Salmagundi is, hands down, the finest hat shop I've ever set foot in -- and I say that as someone…read morewho has spent the last 40 years frequenting some of the best haberdasheries in New York City. I visited the Jamaica Plain shop today with my brother, on what happened to be the 27th anniversary of my father's passing. What could have been a heavy, emotional day was transformed into something unexpectedly meaningful, thanks in large part to the experience I had with Jessen. He spent well over an hour with me, patiently walking through countless combinations of styles, shapes, and colors -- not rushing, not upselling, just exploring what really worked. He was thoughtful, kind, and extraordinarily knowledgeable, and it was clear he genuinely enjoyed the process of helping me find the right hat. That enthusiasm was contagious; time absolutely flew by. I left with a beautiful hat and a matching scarf, each with its own story -- down to where the wool came from and how it was made. That level of care and passion isn't something you can fake. It's obvious that Jessen and Andria care deeply about their craft, their customers, and the experience they create in the shop. This was, without question, the best experience I've ever had in a hat store. The selection is fantastic, but it's the heart, expertise, and hospitality that make Salmagundi truly special. If you're anywhere near Boston and even thinking about a hat, do yourself a favor and go see Andria and Jessen. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

This place has been my favorite for headwear since 2010! The owner Jessen is a definite people…read moreperson/pleaser. The shop is very slick, neat and clean. Everyone on staff is very knowledgeable regarding chapeau's for men, women and children. Situated in a great JP neighborhood. I visit often!

Opening time is 11:00. It's 1:02 and still waiting for someone to open this store. I get it…read more There's snow on the ground. The commute today is probably more difficult than most days. That's completely understandable. But to be 2+ hours late isn't. I wanted to give 1 star but I've shopped here before and had plenty of positive experiences. Never had a bad moment here. Today just really bothered me because of the lack of accountability that led to wasted time.

The prices of literally everything went up a few dollars recently, you can even see that there are…read morenew price labels stuck onto the old price tags. This is a small Lids, but they always seem to have something I like. Good selection of Red Sox caps, and they always have the newest postseason official caps available immediately.

Yesterday, we were visiting Faneuil Hall, and we stopped off at this kiosk to look at hats. We were…read moretrying some of them on...no big deal. Although we didn't purchase anything at the end, we were considering a couple of hats. However, as we were leaving, the person running the shop approached us and scolded us for trying on the hats. First of all, there was a group of young people there the same time we were trying on hats, and he didn't say anything. Also, how on earth can you decide if a hat is right for you if you don't try it on? And this is a place that is supposed to be catering to tourists...absolutely the worst way to run a business. This is a shameful practice, and I do not recommend it to anyone who expects quality customer service.

I'm a bit surprised by the negative reviews, I've had only positive experiences. Having bought…read moreshirts, sweaters, and sport coats from Andover Shop, all are of outstanding quality. Furthermore, I've always received highly knowledgeable, precise service. For example, one shirt I wanted to purchase was full cut and they advised me not to buy the item because the fit wasn't right. Few shops today are so high integrity, most prefer the quick sale. The prices are not that high when you factor in the quality of the items and the expected number of uses: the value proposition shouldn't be compared against fast fashion.

I was in the Andover store in August and found the quality of the shirts…read more not up to other high quality outlets such as David Donahue. I expect better cotton shirts to be thicker material and finely trimmed. Also while there I checked out the woolen material for suits - just not quality. I did buy a winter shirt on sale which was nice in fairness.

Great Customer Service!…read more We ran in minute before the closed and the owner was very patient and helpful. Told us to take as much time as needed. Large gift shop with lots of great affordable souvenirs.

Nice little gift shop. We thought the prices were good compared to some of the other tourist areas…read more It's been family owned for four generations. The current owner, Dan, is one of the nicest guys, helpful, and very appreciative of any one who comes in.

Jeanette was so incredible helpful and patient I ended up…read morewith a great tote system and an additional travel bag that I just love!!!

I selected a bag online for pick up in this store. Placed my order after hours one evening. At…read moreexactly the opening time of the shop the following day, I got a call from an employee telling me that my bag was ready for pickup. Also, the message gave the hours of the store and alerted me that the shop would be closed for Patriots Day in a couple of days, so just FYI. Great customer service even before I stepped foot into the store! When I picked up the bag, I was treated well in the store. The bag was ready upon arrival. It's a black small easy zipper tote and I love it! This will likely be my go-to brand for bags from now on. Thank you!

Rude staff. After passing this very cute store on my way…read morehome for over a year I decided to stop in. I was looking for a birthday present for my mom and was willing to splurge. I was the only customer in the store and the 2 sales people working never even acknowledged me. My feeling was it was because I was in the sale section. Ultimately I decided not to 'reward' their rudeness by buying anything and left. The clothing is absolutely beautiful - although expensive. A very disappointing experience.

As preppy as you want to be should be the motto of this store, but I like it. Perfect for that…read morecountry club or sailing look, their men's cords and khakis are a cut above the rest, and worth spending on. Nice selection of ties with animal and sporty motifs, same goes for their excellent belt selection. Another word that comes to mind is whimsical. Stopped in yesterday with Wifey, who curiously didn't purchase any of the four dresses she tried on, but I myself left with a pair of sterling silver skull cufflinks.

Typical Army & Navy Surplus Store. If you have been to an Army & Navy Surplus Store before you…read morewill know what to expect. There are no surprises here. Wide selection of items that fit this genre. Store is packed with merchandise. Prices seem to be in line with the industry. Employees were responsive if you needed help otherwise, they let you shop without constantly bothering you.

Tightly packed with the sort of clothes you want for winter and outdoors if you're not planning on…read morebeing fashionable but you want to be warm. Prices were reasonable and you could find a bargain if you looked. Military style, law enforcement duty, camping and outdoors.

This is the place to be before a game at TD Garden. They have just about anything you could want…read moreto purchase to support your team. Items range from inexpensive to very expensive. They have foam fingers to authentic jerseys. They also have photo opportunities within the store. We took a picture with the Bruin bear. The checkout line was long but it was fast and efficient. Two thumbs up!

I wish I I can give these guys a minus 10. They are the worst. Worst experience on what was a great…read moreevent at TD Garden, the first women's professional game for PWHL's Boston Fleet Team. All the fan fare was there. Great event. Everyone watches women's hockey. Going out to support and get some merch. Visited the stand outside of the balcony section 305. The line was super long. A lot of fans felt the same way. With the line so long, it was impossible to browse the merchandise but to place the order with the roaming assistance. Getting 6 t-shorts at the already outrageous price of $40 each. Buy the time I reached the cashier and with everybody rushing to check out before intermission ends and the 3rd period to start, the cashier looked through the t-shorts I have selected and without scanning the barcodes, rang up each shirt at the grand total of $300. Pushed through my credit card and onto the next customer. But then, I realized, I was charged $50 per shirt instead. By that time, I had to stand back in line to complain about the overcharge. Another 10 minutes go by and approached the cashier and complained about the overcharge, he said he could not do nothing about but I had to go down to the main store downstairs on the main lower level to getting straitened out. Got the refund for the overcharge but what a waste of time and how many other people don't realized being overcharged and getting ripped off. Won't be shopping at the Pro-Shop at the TD Garden anymore. Do your shopping online or at Dick's. At least you can get the right size, pay much less and not get ripped off.