Glad I'm finally getting to writing my reviews from the places I check into while in Vermont this past October. Downtown has many unique, homey, very inviting, little shops. Common Deer happens to be one of them. Probably a nightmare to locals, but a pure dream to any and all tourists! I saw nightmare to locals bc locals complain constantly about the types of little stores that are all over their downtown areas. We have quite a few here in downtown Boise. Locals complain constantly about the tourists. Funny how locals everywhere..whether in Burlington or Boise will complain about tourists all while forgetting how much $$ tourists pump into their economies. I absolutely love supporting little stores like this. Small local shops are the absolute best. Sure, prices will ALWAYS be higher, but chances are you will find something at these stores you'll never find at another. If a touristy item...finding a unique is even better. Common Deer is one of those special places. You will certainly find some incredible little things here, Knick Knacks, souvenirs, maple syrup (now that's plentiful all over Vermont haha), candles, etc . I know, they all sound like things in every store like this. I'd like to think that...yes of course, you'll see some repeat things...especially in VT t-shirts, but each store has something the other doesn't. Common Deer is absolutely worth checking out! If you are visiting Burlington, there's a 99.9999% you will go in. It has a very inviting vibe to it. The outside does a great job...drawing you in. You'll love it! Thanks for reading, YelperCommonerDeers! Cheers! read more

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Got to go to this local store in Burlington. It has plenty of cool and interesting gifts. Common Deer has a bit of an outdoor theme but not always. Has jewelry and lots of locally made crafts. There's also some things like specialty foods and that kind of stuff. A lot of great ideas for gifts. It's particularly a place to go if looking for something local. They sure have lots of that. Handcrafted items. There's even some food like maple syrup and granola, and that kind of stuff. Maybe kind of expensive, but that's to be expected. The whole selection is local. For sure there's a lot to check out in here. It's got plenty for all types of people. They're closed Tuesdays. read more

Common Deer - Inside - Accessories Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

What a quirky, but sophisticated store. Just off of Church Street, it's a really neat store to find the odd things you didn't know you needed. Seemed to be mostly locally respected items of decor, specialty food, and gift type items. The vibe alone is pretty cool just to browse. Definitely worth a drop in to see what you needed that you didn't know you needed. read more

Downright crunchy, but in the best possible way. Think locally-made or definitely American-made products, self-care items, trinkets and just all things that really resonate with the Church Street vibe. Esp. curious about the Runamok gourmet variety of maple syrup - stuff is pricy but man did it look good with some impressive flavor infusions. Although, can someone tell me the difference between 'traditional' and 'sugarmakers cut'? Curious minds want to know! I picked up an amazing smelling pine shaving filled pillow for me son and I'm pretty sure he won't sleep without it. He loves the scent and I really appreciated finding that particular item on sale. $28 for a pillow is not my style, but $15 certainly can be. Check out those sale bins by the door, you just might be pleasantly surprised with what they have in store for you! read more

A fancy big corner shop. Seems like a lot of people going in and coming out empty handed. Some of the stuff was too expensive. read more

A more masculine type of gift shop with random knick knacks as gifts. Carried a few trendier type of items but prices were a bit high for what it was. read more

Store credit only! I was a fairly regular customer until I tried to return a fairly expensive item. They gave me their "store credit only" policy. I won't be back except to spend that down. read more

Always my go to for a great gift! The owners are amazing and I love their vision. I'm no long a vermonter but I know I can peruse their site and find something amazing and unique every time. Not common at all, these frisky deer! read more

These guys are awesome. I've never been to the actual shop, live in the west coast, but made an online purchase. These guys were prompt, they called to clarify some items which to me was a great touch. Keep doing your things folks. read more

My boyfriend and I passed this shop while we were driving around Burlington on vacation and knew e had to stop in when we had a chance. The next morning we came in and were not let down. They have such a variety of Vermont and USA produced goods. From maple syrup to greeting cards to shirts to kitchenware, they had it all. Everything was adorable or really cool i wanted to buy everything. It is a little expensive but I'm always willing to pay more for local. We bought two shirts but wanted so much more. Too bad my carry on couldn't fit anything else! read more

Great spot for housewarming gifts and one of a kind treasures. Really friendly sales associates as well. Chock full of fun items.

Super cute store with a lot of local products and decorations. The space is well organized and really charming. I got a sweet inspirational pine needle filled pillow for my office. I love it! read more

One of my favorite stores in Burlington! It's right off of Church Street, so it's in an easy location to find both by walking and driving! I love "snail mail" and always find the cutest cards at Common Deer. From Christmas to birthday to baby shower to just saying hello, I find the best cards here. I have gotten many cute gifts here for family and friends (and myself!) including a national park puzzle, Vermont shirt, and adorably funny mugs (i.e. "cup of joe" Joe Biden coffee mug). When I first moved to Vermont I wanted to give people local and "Vermonty" things. Common Deer became my go-to place! The staff have always been wonderful, and I highly recommend supporting this small, local business. PS - their Instagram is super cute! Give it a follow! read more

I love this shop! It's an amazing mix of artisan creations - great for home decor, gifting and treating yourself. I visited this last week and was greeted warmly by every single staff person. The owners personally showed me around and pointed out client gift options that helped to make gifting even more personal. PLUS they enrolled me on the spot into a great discount client gifting program. Great example of awesome entrepreneurship! Thank you! Ash read more

This place has the greatest stuff and best customer service! A must visit in person or online. I accidentally clicked that I'd pick it up and when they contacted me and I let them know they shipped my stuff out so quickly. Love supporting this small business and American artisans. read more

Terrible customer service and rude salespeople. I went in yesterday to exchange a pair of earrings I received as a gift -- in perfect condition with tags still attached-- and they wouldn't allow me to do so without a receipt. All three salespeople that joined in this short interaction were rude and impatient. Though I had supported this business for years, I definitely won't be back. read more

I have had multiple experiences with Common Deer, from their old location in Shelburne, to their new one in the heart of Burlington. My experiences have even compelled me to write my first Yelp review. This is my go to store when I need to purchase quality artisanal goods. It is obvious that each brand has been hand picked by the buyers and the store has been merchandised beautifully. I have purchased multiple items for my wife at Common Deer, including a Will Leather Co. purse and We Dream in Colour earrings, and the staff has been more then helpful and knowledgeable. Each brand has a story that is compelling to support and you can feel good about purchasing unique products. Long story short, if you need quality goods that were made with care, go to Common Deer. You and your significant other will not be disappointed. read more

This is for their online store. I ordered an item from them and was concerned about it being shipped to my apartment building and needed to know when it would arrive. I sent them some emails inquiring the tracking and they were quick to respond. Though the box looked a little beat up (they recycle/reuse their boxes), they had wrapped the actual item nicely and included a hand written thank you note which was a nice touch. I appreciated the customer service. read more

So thrilled to have Common Deer in Burlington! The variety of selection makes finding a thoughtful and personalized gift effortless. The gift wrapping adds a special touch and is a greatly appreciated time saver that I can always count on. The store owner and manager couldn't be more welcoming and helpful. Excited to see the store continue to grow! read more

I had been meaning to visit here for a while and finally got around to it about a month ago -- I'm so glad I did! All of the staff were super friendly and helpful, their stock is well-edited and thoughtfully chosen (at a wide range of price points), and the atmosphere is absolutely welcoming. (Also, best gift-wrapping service in BTV!) read more

This is a great store with many unique, made in the USA items. Common Deer offers a different range of products than what most other VT shops are selling. My experience with the staff was quite pleasant and I found them to be knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely suggest this store to locals and visitors alike. read more

I won't be shopping here again--would advise you not to unless you like being treated like a criminal. I'm not sure why, but store management has an extreme paranoia around theft--and are willing to alienate paying customers over it. I've previously frequented this shop 2-3 time annually. On my most recent visit, I noticed new printed signs placed throughout the store that say things such as 'if you exhibit hefty behaviors, we reserve the right to assign you a shopping buddy or a trespass' and 'if you feel the need to borrow our shit, we reserve the right to search yours.' I was shopping with my wife and children and we were continuously eyeballed, followed, and approached for 'assistance' after insisting that we didn't require assistance--by a tall slender brunette who has done the same on previous occasions. We weren't special--all customers received the same attention. At one point I stopped to observe small items in a glass case near the men's items, and the same employee literally hovered behind me and observed me observing. Crazy and rude. My wife was extremely uncomfortable. Let's be honest--its Burlington and there's a large homeless population; but is it worth alienating every customer that walks through the door? There are plenty of other cute shops and boutiques, including one just a few doors down. I won't be back in the Common Deer... If an average, middle-class family is treated this way, I'd hate to be a lone male or minority shopping this location. Read the other Yelp reviews--I felt less crazy after seeing that this is (apparently) a business practice for mgmt and staff at the Common Deer... Yikes. read more

The staff in this store were so rude this afternoon. We entered the store just before 5 pm not realizing the time and the fact that they closed at 5. We picked up several items and made two purchases - one over $100. The blond female rolled her eyes at us, scowled at me when I was walking out and I said thank you to her. I got no response other than a hateful stare. As a small business owner myself, I would NEVER want my associates to treat customers in a manner that would make them never want to come to my store again. read more

This is one of the best and most eclectic stores in Burlington. I love that so many of Common Deer's products are made in Vermont, from jewelry to cheese boards, art and T-shirts (and you can even snag a pint of maple syrup here). No matter what I'm looking for, it's my one-stop shop (especially for birthday/holiday gifts and cards) and I know I can always find a unique, beautiful item or two. Plus, Common Deer is family-owned, and has the happiest, most positive vibe, with friendly staff who are excited to help you peruse items they're clearly psyched to carry. read more

I can't walk out of this shop without a handful of hilarious cards. Great selection of gifts!!

Wonderful experience! Common deer is a beautiful local shop that is family owned, the product quality seemed to be incredible and the store was organized perfectly. The staff was welcoming and willing to share their story! I would highly recommended this store; great gifts, clothes, home decor, etc. Well worth the visit! read more

I really love this shop! The people who work there are so helpful! They have the best selection of cards in Burlington and really great gifts! read more