I'm pretty disappointed to see the donation area left wide open after hours and people trashing…read morethrough donations, stomping through and the side of the building looks like a landfill. It's such a shame because people drop off, hoping their items can help generate money for a community organization that helps so many. It's not very good. Stewardship of people's donated property to let it get trashed and broken and spread out. It's hazardous and a community health issue. I have seen people rummaging through bags left on the donation deck at night and just obliterating mess left for volunteers on Monday. And there's no cleanup in the parking lot! They need to be gated and closed off after hours

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.

It was half-off Wednesday, which was great, and we got some good deals at the extra store in the…read moreback parking lot. However, the book section (in the parking lot store) was a mess and difficult to get to. It also took about 10 minutes to check out because there was only one cashier (there was no one in front of us - it took that long for a single transaction.) Our check out was faster.

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.

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've been doing business with these folks for many years-got me through some pretty broke grad…read moreschool times. It's an easy, fast, $50 every 2 months. You go in, donate blood (takes about 30 minutes), they give you cookies, a lollipop, some water, your $50, and you're done! You must wait 56 days between donations. The staff is really nice, and Tom (the director) is just the greatest! This place passes your blood on to be used in medical research, not as transfusions or to otherwise be given to another person. I dunno if that matters to anyone, just thought I'd toss it in there, since I knew it.

The Esplanade is always beautiful, it doesn't matter the season. This is the perfect time of year -…read morewell now thru Fall to visit. Winter is nice too but they lock up the bathrooms which can be annoying if you're taking a super long walk and trying to stay hydrated! If you're looking for something to do on the weekend, look no further. The park is so big - you can listen to music or maybe even see a movie at the Hatch Shell, have a picnic, hangout on the dock, or even have a beer at Night Shift. Oh and if you have kids, there are a few different playgrounds. Let's not forget, it's super dog friendly. Oh and get your cameras ready for various birds and sometimes turtles in the lagoon.

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!