I'm really glad this florist is open again after the fire a couple of years ago. It would've been a shame to lose them, because it's one of my neighborhood spots I rely on when I'm having people over and I want to freshen up my living room, or when it's my Dad's passing anniversary and they usually have a really nice selection to choose from. The owner is so attentive, kind, and very caring and the guys who work there are great too. If you're not sure what to get, they'll help you put something together that looks beautiful without making it complicated. Whether picking up something simple for your home or ordering flowers for someone else, the arrangements always come out lovely. When I visit, I leave with something I'm happy with. I love to support them, and hope they stay around for a long time. read more

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Beautiful floral and seasonal pieces. They work with you. Fairly priced. My go to every time!!!

Worst delivery service. always very late on all special occasions even birthdays and anniversaries Very expensive pay weeks in advance and request early delivery does not help. Delivery at 10pm is not acceptable read more

I ordered a wedding bouquet and two boutonnieres for our small wedding. I asked for a specific flower - thistle- and showed a picture and that was it they instantly knew what I wanted. I was blown away when I received them - so much more gorgeous than I could've ever imagined. I don't order flowers a lot but when I do, I've gone there and I've never been disappointed. I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Columbia Florist - A beautiful bouquet also with thistles to match the boutonnieres - Florists Near Me - Bronx, New York

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This is the florist I have used for 20+ years. It was a no brainer to use them for my nieces bridal shower. Professional. Beautiful. Reasonably Priced. The bonus supporting a family owned business. read more

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As an event planner, I have worked with Connie and her team for over 10 years and have hired them as a vendor for every organization I worked for. That's why it was a no-brainer to hire Columbia Florist for my wedding ceremony and reception. I will start off by saying that Connie is an angel. She is such a pleasure to work with. She understood my vision and happily made any adjustments that I needed. She was able to work within my tight budget without sacrificing my vision or quality, and I was so appreciative of that! On our wedding day, the flowers were even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Everything was perfect, from the boutonnières and bouquets for the bridal party, the arrangement for the gazebo, and the flowers for the ceremony chairs, to the reception centerpieces and candle arrangements. Our ceremony and reception spaces looked amazing. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was, thanks in part to the team at Columbia Florist and all their hard work. I highly recommend Columbia Florist for all your floral needs. As a loyal customer, I will continue to work with them any chance I get. read more

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Thank you Connie for helping me add the finishing touches to my Dad's 80th birthday party. It was a beautiful party in a very nice place and the flowers were perfect. Thank you for all your help. I highly recommend Columbia. The prices are quite reasonable too. A way better choice for events than what you might find at a supermarket or outdoor grocery read more

Columbia Florist is excellent! Let me preface this review by sharing that I'm also a floral designer, handling all the floral designs and arrangements for events for family and friends, so I called several places, inquiring about florals for my father's funeral. Catherine was fantastic, spending the time with me in person to review exactly what my needs were, looking at pictures for inspiration and was very receptive to the flowers that I wanted and did not want. The end result was absolutely gorgeous, with so many compliments received by not only attendees in person but also the livestream. They will now be my go-to when I need beautiful, upscale floral arrangements done. Highly recommend! read more

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These people are great,.. let me count the ways,.. My plans to take my wife out of state for mothers day weekend ( NY to PA) changed Saturday afternoon, and we wound up staying in NY, Saturday the day before mothers day 4pm Saturday I called Connie and asked if it was to late to order roses for delivery for mothers day. We live 20 miles north of the Bronx, and on any other day, they accommodate me on deliveries. ( I have been ordering from Columbia for years now, see other reviews of mine.) Connie said no problem. WELL, problems with the delivery, and they called to say the flower delivery person could not get to me until 5pm on mothers day. Problem being, I had dinner plans at 5pm, and would not be home. They couldn't apologize enough. After dealing with Columbia for all these years, and getting the most beautiful flowers and the great customer service, and always a few extra "throw in's", no problem on my part. I had them deliver to where my wife works the following Wednesday. Now here is where, let me count the ways comes in. The order of 1 dozen red roses, without a valise, ( they are heavy as hell, good quality), she received THREE DOZEN BEAUTIFUL RED ROSES, the valse and a box of chocolates. These people are the greatest. read more

If I could give 10 stars to Columbia Florist in the Bronx, NY, I would. The exceptional customer service I received from Kathy and Connie was incomparable. Being out of state and trying to find the perfect plant for a housewarming gift can be difficult. As a matter of fact, I had made calls all over and even considered an online company. Thankfully, I found Columbia Florist. From the onset of my first conversation with Kathy, I knew that this shop was a gem in the Bronx. She kindly sent me pictures of a wonderful selection of house plants, providing me a beautiful bevy of plants to chose from. It was further proof of the above and beyond customer service you will receive when shopping at Columbia Florist. It's a good feeling shopping local. It's an even better feeling when the business is as special as Columbia Florist. read more

Columbia Florist - Beautiful houseplant from Columbia Florist - Florists Near Me - Bronx, New York

Had our Annual Gala on 11/20 and Columbia did our table centerpieces and they were simply beautiful. I've been working with Columbia Florist for the past 3 years and each year our tables get rave reviews from our guests and they can't wait til event is over and race to beat one another in getting to take a centerpiece home! Columbia is very professional and execute your vision. read more

Really hope that they come back to the 231st Street location soon. They are fantastic and my go-to florists in the area!

I was recently on the receiving end of several beautiful vases of flowers from Columbia Florists for one of those (ahem) round-number birthdays. The flowers were absolutely gorgeous, with lovely vases and pretty packaging. The balloon bouquet was incredibly cheerful (and they are still floating two weeks later!). I was out when the first delivery arrived, and Cathy in the shop got in touch to say they'd hold the second order until she knew I was home and relaxing. She could not have been sweeter or more accommodating. And the gentleman who arrived with balloons and even more flowers was so nice...they made this socially-distant birthday very happy and memorable. Friends in England and Vermont both found this neighborhood florist via the Web. I hadn't known of it myself, but they will now be MY florist! Brava, Columbia Florist! And thank you! read more

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I ordered flowers for my mothers 80th birthday at the last minute since I was unable to be with her. I asked for 2 dozen white roses and hydrangeas and my goodness they came through. My dad sent me a picture of the beautiful arrangement and told me how happy my mother was. Thank you for the wonderful job! read more

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Yesterday, I received the most beautiful arrangement created by Columbia Florist. I was blown away by the quiet extravagance and the gorgeous fragrance. So happy to discover this treasure in the Bronx! read more

Columbia Florist - Florists Near Me - Bronx, New York

I showed up at this flower shop around 9:30-9:45 AM. I asked could flowers be delivered to my mom TODAY, not tonight, TODAY. The girl said sure, as if it was not a problem. The flower shop is 12 minutes from my mom's house. I called back at 2:30 PM because still no flowers have arrived. The lady said "oh yeah we had a funeral" (yeah right) I am almost positive she knew when I walked in that morning they had a funeral. She could have said there will be delays because of it, BUT SHE DID NOT..such dishonesty. I asked can she give me a time they would be delivered and she said 6:00 PM...They were NOT...I called at 6:05PM..She said "they on the truck for delivery"..I told her to call the person delivering to see how much longer. She came back and told me 10 to 15 minutes. Here it is 6:30 PM and still NO FLOWERS. My flowers were only $191.00 however, it was my money to spend. I will never set foot in this flower shop again. If you are smart you wont either. UPDATE: Flowers showed up at 6:41 PM. This review is Columbia Florist at 210 W. 231 Street, Bronx, NY 10463 read more

My sisters birthday was today, I found this business on Yelp and called and they were able to send my sister a beautiful bouquet today for a great price for a very full bouquet. Great doing business with you and I will come again! read more

Columbia Florist - What a beautiful bouquet - Florists Near Me - Bronx, New York

When you order flowers from out of state, your biggest concerns are quality and dependability. I hope that this review let's people know that with Kathy and Connie you can count on both. You are not working with employees. You are working with the owners who naturally have a vested interest in the success of their business. Kathy worked with me on the type of funeral arrangement and the colors. She could hear that I was hesitant and uncertain of what I wanted so she just said,"Leave it to me. I'll make you a beautiful arrangement." I asked her to send me a picture. It was much more beautiful than I expected or imagined. Thank you for helping me make my friends funeral beautiful. read more

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Their flowers are fresh and beautiful! Their prices are the best! The owners are lovely to work with and extremely accommodating! I always know when I call to send an order of flowers, the flowers will always be very well received! My first experience using Columbia Florist was for my daughter's wedding. I received their name and an excellent recommendation from a friend. All our guests complimented us on the beautiful rose centerpieces on the tables, the beautiful flowers on the Chupah , and all the flowers used to decorate the rest of the venue. They were able to beat everyone else's prices as well and the flowers were excellent in quality and quantity! Thank you, Columbia Florist!! read more

Columbia Florist - Tremendous bouquet had to be divided into two vases! Thank you Columbia Florist for the beautiful selection of flowers! - Florists Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I can't say enough about this florist. We are not local yet we can call and receive attentive service from them each time we want to send a loved one flowers. We have family in the area, and they're always delighted to see the lovely arrangements! Every flower and every Piece of greenery is chosen with care and arranged beautifully! When you want to send flowers or a plant to let someone know you care, what you receive from Columbia florist will be the highest of quality and accurately priced. Never disappointed. read more

The women here are very nice! I would call ahead if there is something particular you are looking for. When I went the place was very empty but luckily they had a basket of pre-arranged flowers. Small selection, but it got the job done. Orders placed ahead looked very nice. Seems to be better for that, rather than dropping in to get a quick arrangement read more

Connie and Israel made a beautiful arrangement for a relative having a very rough day. "It took my breath away" she said. That made all the difference. Thank you so much Connie for being so thoughtful and understanding. I called Israel to thank him too. You're amazing! read more

Columbia Florist - Gorgeous and fast delivery! - Florists Near Me - Bronx, New York

I've been coming here for as long as I could remember. I walked in tonight to pick up some flowers to drop off for Mother's Day. I do understand it is a busy time but I really was so disappointed in my experience here tonight. I asked for an arrangement of different pinks with some other flowers. When she brought out the arrangement for the price I asked which was 120 I politely asked if she had any other roses as the ones she gave me were browning and looked like they were probably going to die soon. Her response to me when I expressed my concern and that I wasn't the happiest with them she responded with " these are the only pink we have and they look good" in Spanish. I asked to switch to white because I think if I'm paying 100+ dollars for flowers I'd like them to look they will last a couple days. The white flowers that came out were to also not in the best condition but I just wanted to get out of there so I just asked to remove some baby breathe as it was a lot and made it look like a lot was going on. This annoyed the woman helping me so she passed me over to another woman who's opening sentence to me was " what's the problem with them now " which obviously wasn't the nicest to say. Long story short even tho I've been coming here for years and this was def my last time giving them my business because the cherry on top was the arrangement wasn't as nice or full as my friends who walked in and picked up a ready rose arrangement that had been a canceled order with a vase was cheaper than mine and I was charged 120 plus tax when I said my budget was 120 but checked my card and it was 135 and the register said 120 when I ask see for the total. read more

I was looking for somewhere local to get affordable flowers for two beautiful new sculptural vases I bought since I had people coming over, and I'm so glad to have found Columbia Florist. Connie helped me create two gorgeous, tall and unique bouquets (roses and greenery; and lilies, greenery and birds of paradise) all for a reasonable $50 total. However, what happened next is what sets them apart: my flowers started wilting in just a few days, and Connie told me to bring them in so she could replace them with new ones! I went in today and walked out with two fresh bouquets, ecstatic with the level of customer service. Will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

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Once again, Connie and her team delivered a beautiful bouquet for a special friend's birthday on 1 hour notice! The flowers were stunning and the price was so great. Thank you Columbia Florist! read more

Nice people, and I'd love to support local, but the selection of flowers to buy on a walk in basis could be more diverse and the prices are horribly high. Flower arrangements sent to me have also been hit or miss-- some are very pretty and some look dated and out-of-fashion (e.g. red roses + white mums + baby's breath). On Friday, three plain bunches of flowers (carnations, tulips, daffodils) -not even a bouquet- just cost me $35 including tax. The same exact thing would've cost under $20 at Trader Joe's. I can't justify shopping here unless I'm in a rush and already in the area. read more

Thank you for providing the beautiful arrangements for my father's funeral. You kept your promise. The displays were gorgeous, affordable and delivered on time. Top notch service and I would use you any day. Stacey read more

Columbia Florist absolutely always exceeds my expectations!! They are generous with the arrangements and the prices are very affordable. The women at the shop are always so attentive and customer service oriented.. I always recommend this flower shop! Below are some of the pictures from my daughters wedding on 09/14/18. Her bouquet was amazing, so romantic.. I am extremely grateful for the attention to detail these talented women had with my daughter and I! The center pieces were beautiful!! Thank you Columbia Florist!! read more

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So my husband has been surprising me with gorgeous birthday flowers from Columbia Florist for about five years now. When my birthday rolled around this week, during covid quarantine, I told him not to bother - I figured they probably can't get stock in with all the supply chain issues, etc. I am so glad he didn't listen to me! Lol. This is yet another STUNNING bouquet. Our entire apartment smells like roses. And five days in, they still look fresh and will last for another week if I take care of them. If you live in the area and need a florist, you will not be disappointed. Had to write a review since they have delivered gorgeous bouquets for years, and now during a pandemic. Amazing. read more

Columbia Florist - Birthday arrangement during covid - Florists Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Recently ordered flowers for a funeral. It was for someone very dear to my family & I asked for specific details. The flowers were beautiful & they filled all my requests. Did everything by phone & spoke with Connie who was a pleasure & very helpful. Highly recommend this florist. read more

I have grown up with Columbia Florist... At 7 years old, they did my parent's wedding flower arrangements At 10 years old, they did my grandmother's funeral flower arrangements At 13 years old, they did my 8th grade prom corsage At 16 years old, they did my sweet 16 flower arrangements.... and the list goes on, but I'm sure you get my point Such a lovely place, and they never disappoint! A family owned business that has always made any occasion beautiful with gorgeous flower arrangements! No matter how big or small a bouquet is, they make them top notch... and they are always smiling! Definitely not the $5 bouquets you see on the street, if you want quality and beauty, definitely come here read more

Wow, where do i begin.... Days before my daughters big day i called the florist to make sure all is set. well the day of my daughters big day i arrived at the venue early to ensure that everything was on schedule. When i walked in to inspect the room before the event i couldnt stop to notice that all of the flower arrangments were just what we expected and more they were awesome, Not only did you make my daughter happy on her special day, you made us happy as well... Me and my family wish you all continued success and always stay true to what you love... making people Happy!! Cathy, Connie ,Linda and staff you guys rock!! read more

Connie, Kathy and staff did an absolute fabulous job at my daughter's wedding. The bouquets, church flowers and reception centerpieces were all gorgeous and exactly what we wanted. They were very helpful the whole step of the way! I highly recommend Columbia Florist. read more

Columbia Florist - Tried to capture all the beautiful flowers at the wedding ceramony! - Florists Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I called Connie to order wedding anniversary bouquet I was stunned when they arrived You have a long term customer now A+ read more

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My issues with Columbia florist are: I went to Columbia florist twice to discuss my floral wedding plans. Connie seemed to be very patient and understanding to all of my needs and request. However on the day of my wedding what was requested was not delivered. For example: First and foremost, all of the flowers were not fresh. There was a dirty brown brim on all of my flowers. Second, I asked for pearl bracelets for the mother of the bride and groom. However, this was not delivered. It was far from the example I spoke to them about and far from the picture example I gave them. They said it would be no problem when I was speaking to them. However, they delivered to me a pearl bracelet with flowers that was glued down by weak glue. Before the wedding began the flower on the bracelet was so heavy that it fell off. Third, I explained to them I had a white dress and I would like white roses. However, the day of my wedding I was given ivory roses. Which threw off a lot of my pictures. Fourth, goes back to my first point, my bridesmaids were suppose to have pink roses. However we were given pink and brown due to the brim of all roses having a brown stain on top. It was as if the flowers were left out of days and about to turn bad. Fifth, my bouquets was horrible. Let me repeat. The brides bouquet was HORRIBLE. First the color was not the right color. Second I asked for pearls in between my flowers. However, they gave me a cluster of rhinestones. Far far far from what I requested. I write this post so no one has to goes through what I went through. On a special day like a wedding, no one should be strong-armed to accept flowers they did not request. No one should be strong-armed to accept anything from a company that was suppose to perfectly tender their services. If this is not what you paid for, this is not what you deserved. read more

Gorgeous arrangements are the result when one consults the floral artisans at Columbia. I have no qualms about ordering for delivery and leaving the celebratory bouquets for family and friends in the hands of this shop. The flowers are always fresh and of the highest quality, such that arrangements from Columbia seem to last so much longer from what I have noticed and heard from those to whom I have sent arrangements. This shop is a gem! read more

I had a disappointing experience with Columbia florist for my wedding this past July. Initial meetings in person were great, I thought. Connie advised I come with inspiration photos, which I did. Now I'm a very meticulous planner, and try my best not to allow any room for error, so I printed out a very detailed set of docs with photos of exactly what I wanted, in addition to the quantities, color scheme, and location of where I wanted everything. Connie and I both reviewed it together for about an hour to clarify everything, and she gave me her assurance that everything will be there when I get to the venue. I thought I wouldn't have to worry after that. A couple weeks before the wedding, we had a couple changes from our initial list of things we needed, which I expressed to Connie via text and email. She said no problem. Ok great. On the day of the wedding, the first red flag was a rude man from Columbia who came to my hotel room asking for the final check. I thought that was definitely odd, and pretty inconsiderate as I was going through the motions (my wedding was in 3 hours from that point), and he's demanding money from me. I had my matron of honor ready with all of our final payments, which I expected was going to happen at our wedding venue...not outside my hotel room. It struck me as odd, but considering that I didn't have the capacity at that moment to invest my feelings into, I let it go. Except when I arrived to the venue and saw that the centerpieces were not even close to what we discussed (for almost an hour - needed to mention that again) - the color scheme was completely off and the flowers I requested were not in the arrangement. At this point, I was pretty annoyed and texted Connie about this, which she got her team to slightly alleviate the situation. Still not what I wanted but worked as a quick solution since there wasn't much time left. That was one big mistake. Some other major things were missing, in addition to the above: 2. I had ordered bouttainaires for my husband, 3 for his groomsmen, 10 for the important uncles/cousins in my family, and of course, 2 for both of our fathers. They had somehow gotten all but 2....which happened to be our father's. I'm not sure how they forgot the bouttainaires of 2 of the most important people in the wedding party, but they did. 3. I never got a throwaway bouquet, and I didn't want to throw mine to the crowd, so it just didn't happen. 4. I had asked for an arrangement for our mirror seating chart. I want to note that I had initially asked for a big centerpiece for our welcome table and then asked to swap it out for the seating chart arrangement. This was noted via email and acknowledged by Connie. Surprise surprise, it was no where to be found at the wedding. 5. We had also asked for a bunch of candles on the sides of our sweetheart table and for a simple arrangement for our wedding cake...neither of those happened. Now I want to be fair and say that the arrangements that did make an appearance were beautiful (except the centerpieces weren't what I wanted so I was forced to settle more or less). But the negligence left a way bigger impression on me. The quality of customer service was initially promising, but ultimately disappointing. I primarily picked this place because they gave me a quote that was significantly cheaper vs. the many other vendors we looked at, and honestly, I got what I paid for. Unfortunately, many things got lost in translation which I can only guess is due to negligence on their part. read more

As I am saddened by the death of my brother n law, Juan Melendez, I was in awe of the most beautiful floral arrangement sent by Columbia Florist to the funeral home. All of the flowers delivered were exquisite and admired by everyone. I appreciate so much that Columbia Florist delivered all of the beautiful floral arrangements in a timely manner despite the time constraints. Thank you Columbia Florist for a job well done! read more

Columbia Florist - Flowers in memory of Juan Melendez - Florists Near Me - Bronx, New York

I'm just hurt, sent flowers that I picked from the book they provided and got something completely different. They didn't even include her favorite flowers in the delivery. What a freaking heart break, 3 years sending flower from this place and this will the last. I like to support local business, but the disappointing feeling sucks. read more

I am so so so happy with the flower arrangements Connie & her team created for my wedding. Working with Columbia Florist was really easy and they made couple of mock arrangements for us to preview. I didn't want traditional flowers but more like a "wild flower" garden with bouquets to match. They included flowers that were in season so they were more affordable. The arrangements included romantic candles and vases that guests were able to take home. They came to my venue in New Jersey promptly and set up all of the arrangements. They made a garland for our canopy ceremony and then moved the garland to our sweetheart table at the reception. Afterwards they packed all the candles and we didn't have to lift a finger. I definitely recommend them and glad we went with a local business. read more

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