I frequently come here every month or two and find the best stuff!! I've gotten real leather…read morejackets for $20, a faux fur coat in great condition, a $5 vintage beaded jacket, a backpack shaped like a bottle of nail polish, and many other items! There's a lot of older/vintage type clothing here so if you're into that like I am, you can have a lot of fun finding new pieces for your wardrobe. Tip: the jacket area in the men's section can sometimes have women's jackets mixed in, so take a look and don't be too hung up over the labling of sections of the store. Look all over! You can find some real gems here if you are willing to sift through racks upon racks of clothing. Also, make sure to get a rewards card if you come here often!

Small thrift store, but I always find a purchase and walk out the door happy. Mostly focused on…read moreclothing with some household items. I'll always stop by when I have a few minutes for myself!

Used to go to one in Brighton but it is gone, called number and found out it had been moved and was…read moredirected to this location. I have been dropping my and families used books off here..

From the owner: Bookish Corner is an art studio and school as well as an online bookstore. We are a green company…read morethat operates on a for-profit basis. Every year over three billion pounds of books go to waste. Books in good condition should not go to landfills or gather dust in the basements. When you donate to Bookish Corner, the donated books and media get refurbished and redistributed. Some of the donated materials will live a second life through our bookstore and child-literacy program, and we will recycle the rest. With your help, we will create more art and bring refurbished books to low-income homes. Donate books and media to support art!

Good place to drop off donations of all kinds. Good place to shop. I purchased a beautiful wooden…read moreend table for five dollars!

Everything is overpriced. One DVD is $2 and the next is $4?!…read moreNo. Plus their knickknacks are constantly broken. Employees are incredibly rude. Clothes are are on their last leg... Few washes and their worn thin to the point of holes. Greedy. The whole franchise is super greedy. Pricing goods they get for free for more than their worth. I've seen things that were still on sale in Dollar Tree next door for a dollar one for three dollars here. Whoever is in charge of their pricing is a garbage human. I'd give a lower score if I could.

I used to donate my books to this same collection box in Newton but they moved. Although not as…read moreclose as before it was easy to find and plenty of space to get to it (even more than where it was before). Not sure exactly when it moved but glad I looked up where to and found it no problem without unpacking my car. Only reason not 5 stars is that it is slightly farther away from my home.

On the smaller side, but they had great pieces I was looking for artwork and found a map that I…read morepurchased. The gentleman taking my donations couldn't have been more hospitable and helpful.

Shameful. This store calls itself a "Salvation" store. Shameful. The prices are so high that the…read moreneedy would be better off and get cheaper prices on Amazon. This is 100% true. For an organization reselling DONATED goods with the proclamation of 'HELPING" the needy, it is an outright lie. I haven't experienced sticker shock like this even in the grocery stores or at the pumps. It's a joke and ought to be shut down. Friends, next time you think of donating, donate to a reputable organization. I would throw the stuff out before donating to Salvation Army. Also, your store is FILTHY!.

The vibe is here is really chill and this spot mainly sells tee shirts. When I visited, merch was…read moreorganized by color which I like! Prices for most of their items fit in the $15-$30 range. I thought the customer service was fine, helpful and nice, even. The only thing that perplexed me was the fact that a lot of the shirts in their femme section were altered into crop tops and I'm someone who would rather make that decision myself. Overall, the foot traffic was bumpin, it would be fun if Thrive hosted events in the space.

I read recently that the owner was racist towards someone who came in, but I don't know if that…read moreholds up. What I DO know is they're kinda rude in general. Everything is individually marked with prices. I saw that a piece wasn't marked, and I made them aware of it saying that they might want to add a price. I was trying to help them (someone could steal it since it didn't have a tag, they could claim it to be their own). I walk away and hear one guy say to the other "that kid was really obsessed with this not having a price on it." It doesn't sound so bad in writing but his inflection is noteworthy. Their clothing is overall way overpriced. Half of the stock is lame and the prices they write for them are absolutely whack. I don't know where they get these prices. I know it's on Newbury but c'mon my guy, get real. If you like vintage clothing, go to the Garment District in between Central and Kendall Square, or go to Boomerangs/Buffalo Exchange!

I've been to this Savers a few times and I have left with some great stuff! They have sections for…read moreeverything you can think of: clothing, kitchenware, toys, games, furniture, books, crafts, accessories, etc. It does take a while to sort through everything; the shelves and racks are pretty crowded/stuffed. I usually don't bother sorting through the bagged up items on the walls because they're too difficult to get through. However, the clothing section is VERY organized for a thrift store (I found maybe 2 misplaced items-- that's it!). They have tons of XS clothing, which is usually scarce in other stores. I wish they had a bigger craft section (usually just yarn), but I guess that's based off what donations they receive so kind of out of their control. The books section is pretty big and they usually have some kind of deal or sale! As for pricing, it's really inconsistent and tends to be a bit on the higher side. The first time I went, I found a vintage wooden side table in super good condition for $9.99; but a pair of worn American Eagle jeans for $13.99...... Last time I went, I spent about $40 & left with 7 items (4 pairs of jeans, a shirt, a purse, & a pair of shoes). It's very hit or miss but it usually evens out when you see your total. Parking is usually great; it's a parking lot in the same area as DSW but usually not crowded, even on weekends. I will say it is a little dirty in there and they don't really clean out any of the items before shelving them. I found a few purses with crumbs, tissues, old lipstick blotters, etc. They do get this stuff for free so I obviously don't expect a deep clean of every item, but a quick once-over would be nice considering their pricing can be high. COVID changes: masks are required in store, and their fitting rooms are closed. You can EXCHANGE (not return) any items that don't fit after you get them home. All employees were wearing their masks, wiping down the shopping carts, wearing gloves, etc.!

Awful. I went in and got lice from their hats. Also, they kicked us out as soon as we walked into…read morethe store for looking for the bathroom. Awful experience

I love donating here. They are very friendly and accommodating if you get delayed due to…read moretransportation problems. Their space is spacious and clean. You never have to wait long and you leave with cash in your hand.

I had never donated blood before. Just never really thought of it. But I learned about the many…read morebenefits of donation for the donor and decided to give blood. One problem, I have a blood issue that makes many of the *donate to other people* places unwilling to allow me to donate. So I googled and found this place. My blood will not go to other human beings. The pros are that they give you a lot of free medical tests. You have an evaluation (for which they pay you) and get a lot of things tested. But even on the day of donation they test your blood for iron and take blood pressure etc. They pay you in cash on the day you donate. I also feel pretty safe in their hands as they seem to take blood well and are pretty expert at it. Cons for me is that I do think the rate they pay for the blood needs to go up and it is not in a great location I think to easily get people there. I live about an hour away by car. I would recommend it.

The Esplanade was a revelation, one of the highlights of my trip to Boston!…read more We took the T-red, got off Charles/MGH and it was a short walk to the Esplanade, a few miles alongside Charles Rivers with beautiful views of the river, wild life, the bridge and the city! We went on a Saturday morning, locals were walking, jogging, sitting on a bench drinking their coffee. Teams were out in the water roving, a nice visual Boston cliche that you see in movies, but I got to see for real. You can walk for miles here, till you get to the BU Bridge in parallel with the beautiful houses of Beacon Hill. Nice nature, cute bridges, birds, peaceful spots to stop by and look at the water, enjoy a book or a coffee. Nice locals offered to take our photos and we enjoyed chatted with. Beautiful sculptures, clean restrooms, lots of greenery. Great spot for a picnic also. I am sure it's pretty here at sunset. I am sure they have events here as well. My husband regrets not knowing about it. He went to Boston University and walked the BU Beach and the Bridge, but wasn't aware of this part. He would have loved to come here for peaceful walks and some reading. We didn't want to leave. A must see place in Boston!

" Definitely come " Been coming here since I was a kid . I…read moredefinitely recommend coming here . If visiting and especially if you live in Boston . Parking is very difficult. You can google how to transport by public transit. Or google a parking lot but it will be pricey.