The staff may not be the friendliest, but they're reliable for last-minute birthday supplies. They…read moreoffer helium balloons and will even fill up balloons purchased elsewhere for a fee. The prices are reasonable, making it a good value option.

I spend a lot of money in this store on a regular basis for my makeup props, holiday decor &…read morehousehold supplies but today I had a bad experience with the elder man running the register/ checkout counter. I bought some new years glasses that were broken out the packaging. I only wanted to exchange, so I picked up the same pair, explaining to him the issue. He looked at me with no concern or interest in what I was saying. He said absolutely nothing, ripped my receipt off the broken item and threw my receipt across the counter at me. That was very poor customer service and he need not be working here or owning a business if that's how he interacts with paying customers. I was really upset by this, but just took my receipt and walked out!

Such a great store for basics for rock bottom prices - exactly what people reeling from $4.50 gas…read moreprices and $10 coffee drinks need more of. Times being rough, I ran over today from my office to find a sympathy card and birthday cards and gift wrap for some upcoming birthdays. In total I bought: 4 birthday cards ($1.29 each) 1 sympathy card ($1.29) 2 pretty medium sized gift bags (1.49 each) metallic foil tissues ($1.99) craft supply popsicle sticks (1.99) They tack on a quarter for using your credit card. But sill - very much a bargain. Long live 5th Ave Dollar and Discount.

The inventory here is HUGE! A quarter of the way through I literally turned around, went back to…read morethe front and said is there anything you DON' T have?! Lol. I mean it! Clothing, art, supplies, school, supplies, food, housewares, party, supplies, clothing, luggage, tiny replacement lightbulbs for cars, tools... You walk in and think you see the end, but no! Then you see there's a whole Nother section to your right, and another section to your left and that's just on street level, because they have a BASEMENT! As I wanted around, I said, is there something I can think of that they probably don't have? And I answered myself: "Ah! A stroller!" two minutes later, I saw the strollers. Lol. If you need something, just about anything, chances are they have it! Far from fancy. Go for the goods and not for the ambience. Happy shopping!

They have random gibberish on their receipts so you have to watch what they charge you. Especially…read morewhen the cashier repeatedly charges people for items that are not theirs. Plus they don't carry the deodorant I normally get so I don't see myself coming back. The manager is friendly enough and the shelves are neat and tidy. It's just too small to carry more than the mere basics. That's why it gets an average score.

I was looking for places to buy balloons for a kid's birthday party. There are places but they…read morecharge so much for the balloons and then charge to fill it up. It's ridiculous. I was so glad I found this place blocks away from the party. The guy behind the counter said $2.99 and up for the balloons and he will fill it up for me. No charge. They had so many cute and playful balloons. I bought 2, they attached the string and I was on my way. The people who work there are nice and friendly. I will definitely shop there again.

I'm so glad I discovered this well above average discount store - I've quickly become a regular and…read moredepend on the wonderful selection of frozen items - pizza, lean cuisine, ice cream, etc. which are reasonably priced. I'm also a big fan of the shoes/clothes - again - very well priced, and picked up some Zara and Champion branded shirt and shirt dress, respectively. I was shocked to get a well priced pair of shoes that look beautiful and are super comfortable. Lastly, they have every department you can imagine - and the service is wonderful.

Good dollar store full of random mostly name brand items. Recently found organic oat Creamer by…read moreElmhurst for $3.99 best by date was not expired. Retails for $7.99 usually. Highly recommend

This is a store I'll definitely return to, even if not in the neighborhood. While prices were a…read morelittle higher on some items, overall the deals were great. The store is well organized, clean and easy to maneuver. Customer service also wasn't bad; nothing spectacular but the service was efficient and effective. I love the choice of products as well

The guys that run this store are amazing! I recently had a…read morehousing fiasco, which saw me make a prompt move from my old place and into a studio of my own. This was not a simple move, as I now had to stock up on a lot of things. One of them was my own A/C, which my new building lacked. I bought an A/C unit, but I had to get it installed as some of the parts needed modification. The supt to my building was not available until the following day, so I needed to find a quick solution. I went around to several stores, hoping to find an oscillation fan in the meantime. It was late night on a Friday, and these guys were thankfully open. I found the fan I was looking for, and proceeded to check out. It was only then that I realized that it was past the store's closing hours. The owners kept the place going while I found what I needed, as they saw that I was having a bad day. These guys didn't even know me, and they went out of their way for me. Thanks to them, I didn't have to suffer that first night at my new place without A/C. I never forget those who helped me, and I thank them thoroughly for getting me out of a bind that day.

There's something deeply magical about a store that still stocks its shelves with official Milky…read morePen gear. Stationary Toy World is a gem and a half, hidden in the bustling 72nd Street area of the Upper West Side. It's both a time capsule and a time machine. From the floor-to-ceiling shelves of paper goods and post-it notes, to the infinite bins of pens and arbitrary writing utensils, to aisles of toys, stationary, art supplies, and an innumerable amount of desk/home/hobby items, STW is enchanting.

I love this place, it brings me back to what a stationery store should be. Meaning a little bit of…read moreeverything and more. I find thing that make my desk and work place a little more fun. It's also a kick to hear the kids in the store having there creative side brought out , also the games and toys bring out the kid in me. I have found stuff in the store I thought were long gone never to be seen again. So if you need a pen a pencil and a pad of paper you will definitely find it here and more Bring a BIG BAG because you will definitely leave with more then you wanted. Oh oh oh ho ho ho do I have to say it Christmas stocking stuffers. Just try to find enough wrapping paper that's right they have that to. Go and enjoy some time in a store again you won't regret it. HAPPY SHOPPING!!

My first time in this discount store which until today I was completely unaware of. I was drawn in…read moreby a toothpaste display of my toothpaste for a mere 69 cents. I decided to check it out and I'm glad I did. I found all kinds of cheap goodies for less than I usually pay. I picked up soap, candy, and snacks and paid a whopping $7.78. I will definitely hit this place up again. Well Lit and friendly service at checkout. They accept credit cards and were speedy when I went to pay. So in short if your looking for cheap candy and home goods this is the place for you. Please note many products are written in a foreign language but they are US brands.

This is by far my favorite discount store in downtown Manhattan…read more I have never seem a store with goodies as cheap as 69 cents per item! And I'm talking about 99cents stores in New Jersey, too! It would have been nice if they offered clorox wipes as they are my favorite household necessities, but they offer so many other things for all kinds of occasions! It'll be my go-to spot for all things households.

I have a great love of 99 cent stores. I've gone as far as hop on the train to get to my favorite…read moreones. Here's why... I needed some latex gloves and petroleum jelly. Don't ask. I went to CVS and all they had was a colossal box of gloves for a whopping 9 bucks. I didn't need that many gloves. And the petroleum jelly was oddly priced. The smallest container cost more than a larger one outside of the First Aid aisle. Nice way to gouge injured people, CVS. So, screw that. I decided to go up to Harlem to find a decent 99 cent store. And here it is. It's not huge, but it's well equipped. They even have a large selection of aluminum foil takeout containers and pans with covers. Nice for a church social. Instead of spending $14+ at CVS, I spent a total of $2.92 for exactly what I needed. 99 Cent Stores will always have a special place in my cheap, cheap heart.

You figure all 99 Cent Stores are about the same. They aren't. There are three in the immediate…read morearea, and this one is the worst. They seem to have less selection than the others: Things that you assume a 99 cent store will carry might not be here. The staff is rude, and very little help ("It's in the back somewhere!"). They seem put out by questions, and the guy at the front door jumps at you like he assumes the customers are all thieves. And the prices are a bit higher than the others, so that's strike three. I come here if I can't find what I want at the other two. (One is just is little bit East on 125th, and the other is around the corner on Amsterdam, BTW.) It isn't likely that I WILL find it, since they don't have much selection, but it's POSSIBLE, so I check. They very seldom have it.