What an Americana, old day style general store vibe. Has a little bit of everything for daily life…read moreusage. Pens, pencils, foot balms, deodorant, candles, notebooks, work gloves, shoes, coffee makers. Just peeped the spot walking by on harvard street and decided to pop in. Instantly thought, "wow pretty cool shop." They have them fat grip 2mm lead pencils that the lady likes!

After lunch, we decided to go on a stroll and explore the stores around. We're always in the area…read morelooking for new restaurants to try but never really realized there were so many cool stores in the neighborhood! We stumbled upon Boston General Store & it's literally awesome! This store is a great place to go to get unique gifts for others, or for yourself, who don't really need anything but nice to have. I loved the stationary goods section and was ecstatic to find they had mechanical pencils with 2.0 mm lead! This was my favorite lead to write with growing up but I was never able to find them in the U.S. (I would bring these pencils back from Asia). So, it was very nostalgic for me when I saw them & wrote on the notepad with it! I didn't end up purchasing it because I found $12 to be quite steep for one singular pencil that I have no use for currently BUT I do see myself coming back for it haha. They also had a bunch of different home essentials like soaps, honey, & jams here, which I found to be pretty cool & unique. I would definitely come back again to grab some pens & to find gifts! Parking: meter street parking & parking lot behind Maruichi's.

This little jewel box has such a magical mixture of unique things. The sweetest people! And the…read morecutest little shop. Such lovely things. The parking lot is a bit odd but it's in the coolest old building.

Lovely store with beautiful merchandise. The woman who owns the store (Sue?) is very nice and…read morefriendly. However, the people working there now don't say hello or acknowledge you when in the store. It's too bad they aren't as cordial as the owner.

2.5. I just don't get it. I've seen their Harvard store, I like it better, but not that much…read morebetter. First of all, I can't walk into this store without getting really claustrophobic. So yeah, they cram it full of cute stuff so there's a lot of selection but I don't think I have even made it to the back of this incredibly tiny store yet because I feel like the clothing is going to cave in on me. Actually, I think that may be the reason I have such negative feelings about this store. Then there's pricing. Ha. Ridiculous. Really. Ridiculous. Even their accessories are way overpriced for what they are. Also, there's a cute bead shop down the way that I frequent - some of the jewelry here (all handmade, I suppose) was made with components they sell at the bead shop a few doors away. Yeah, and marked up like 80 bazillion percent. Tacky. Also, the clothes are adorable. But I have tits. Their stuff is cut to fit 12 year olds or rich Brookline women with bodies like 12 year olds. And yes, most of the girls who I see shopping there are the college-aged, not quite done with puberty, daddy pays for everything crowd. Don't know that I would want to dress like them even if I could. It's like a preppier version of Anthropologie without the charm.

I found myself in Mint Julep today after months of seeing it and wondering what they carried. I'm…read moreso thrilled! I finally decided to go inside because I heard they'd be carrying a line that I like, and I come to find out that they carry several! I bought two simply GORGEOUS scarves that were actually priced lower than what I initially expected. A lot of the reviews of this place just do not do it justice! Let's clear it up. Is this boutique "too expensive"? NO! It's only too expensive if you're not familiar with the brands that it carries. These pieces are not overpriced or marked high beyond other retailers. Additionally, I saw at least one brand that's very hard to find in the US. The simple fact that I would be able to try on pieces from that brand without having to buy them up front and pay for shipping from Europe is a huge positive. Is the store "too cramped"? Hardly. It's a small store, but they have a very clean, beautiful layout. I was in there with two staff, a delivery guy, and probably four other shoppers, and I still had plenty room to be off in my own little world. I really enjoyed the ambiance of the store. Are the employees "rude and unfriendly"? Not at all!! My goodness. Quite the opposite. One woman behind the desk greeted me immediately and asked if I needed anything, another smiled at me, and I made conversation later (twice) and was met with receptive faces and eager replies both times. One of the women was less talkative, but she was busy and I wasn't talking with her directly. She did smile and look up and even laugh, though. She was far from rude. Basically, this is a lovely store, and you've probably got to be pretty rude yourself to think that the employees are rude. Additionally, if you're out of touch with the brands or the prices of pieces like what's carried at Mint Julep, you might think it's overpriced, but it's really not.

I live in Ohio. I just purchased an online gift card for my niece who lives in JP and is…read morecelebrating an upcoming birthday. I had a question about the best way to get the online gift card to her, so I called the store. The gal on the phone couldn't have been more pleasant and more helpful. Thank you, On Centre, for your excellent customer service!

Great gift store with so many amazing and fun items. Definitely stop in and support your local…read moresmall business!

The store itself is full of color and always brightens my mood when I step into the very cool…read morestore. The vibe here is very special and surprisingly calming. Everything seems to be exactly placed in a sen like manner. You'll see what I mean.... They got glasses, pens, flasks, lighters, totes, leather goods and all the things a sophisticated man of the new millennium like me can ask for! I try not to go and visit too much as I can't seem to help myself and always leave with something when I visit! But I never regret it. See you here!

I had a great experience shopping here and the employee was so helpful for showing us around. It…read morewas so fun testing out markers and pens in the books and they have a lot of nice triangular, weighted pens of all types! It was like Christmas for an artistic person! It was so nice to browse and i ended up getting a little notebook. Loved it!

simon's is one of my favorite stores for their shoe selection. This holiday season i grabbed a few…read morepairs of sneakers and boots and bought a Baggu bag and these beautiful wool hats with the scarf that covers your neck. i find the people that work there really nice albeit some have more experience than others and they really try to be helpful: they also have a generous return policy, stretch your shoes if they feel tight, and have really good sales if you hit it right.

Update to rave about their huge selection of BAGGU bags! I absolutely love these bags and the fun…read moredesigns. They make every shopping trip more fun and I love coordinating them with my outfits. Anyways, I was walking by this store and noticed a bunch of BAGGU bags in the windows, some cleverly displayed. I stopped in my tracks and went in and grabbed several in cute designs! They even have more selection here than in the RISD store in Providence. So this is the place to come for BAGGU which totally surprised me due to my lukewarm review of this place back in the day.

Wonderful customer service and a wide selection of items. I was specifically looking for a special…read moreJellycat that was rereleased and the shipping was super fast even though I essentially live across the country from them. Really good price too and included free shipping! When there was issues with my address, they made sure to reach out and correct it before shipping so I had no issues with shipment. Overall a wonderful experience, I would definitely buy from here again :) Also I just had to share this pic, they wrapped him up so cute and it honestly made my day to open and see him packaged with such care. Thank you all so much!

One star for the unprofessional behavior of the staff member at the register today. While one…read moreperson was helpful, the other (white female) went out of her way to avoid checking me out after being asked to help me. I felt ignored and discriminated against for no reason. I expected better, more inclusive service from a local shop like Tiny Hangers.

New clothing store on Newbury Street! They sell vintage clothing and accessories from a ton of…read moredifferent brands, and have a fitting room so you can try on pieces. Staff was friendly as well. This is their second location, first one being in Allston. Check it out!

I just stopped in to use the photobooth. I read that it only takes cash, which is true - only $1s…read moreand $5s. It's $5 for 2 photostrips. You can fit 1-2 people in the booth and it's right at the entrance tot he store

Recently visited this store on a Friday afternoon. Barely anyone in there yet the two girls working…read morewere very attentive and helpful. Ended up checking out the clearance area and scored two pieces for under 40. Their only downfall was that many of the clearance items were barely marked down.

Service was great, girls were very sweet and helpful with selecting the right dresses for my summer…read morecloset!! I'd say lipstick has the best mini dresses, I got two that fit me wonderfully and stay a staple in my closet. Can't wait to buy again!

You might be saying, "What is this guy doing reviewing a dress shop?"…read more Well, you obviously don't realize how good I look in these dresses. Also, I'm not writing this review for you, so pipe down. And I'm only kind of writing this review for my wife, who ACTUALLY looks good in these dresses. I'm writing this review for me. Selfish as it may seem, I don't care if this shop has the sweetest staff that always helps their customers find whatever it is they are looking for, and makes smart suggestions about other items that might be of interest. I do care a little bit that for some reason, they always happen to stock at least a couple dresses that make my wife look absolutely stunning.* But I really, truly care about not having to wander up and down Newbury Street in the rain, searching for this boutique that we come back to every time we're in Boston. Now that I've written this review, I will remember this dress shop, and we can just come straight here and avoid wandering into other, inferior boutiques. Also, there's a stool in the corner where I can write this review as my wife shops. I like sitting down. _____________ *That should probably be reversed. My wife makes those dresses look good.