The service is excellent, shop owner was very helpful. This store is filled with beautiful crafts…read morefrom local artisans and the prices are insanely good. Great store to find the perfect gift or keepsake for yourself.

Loved this cute little store! The shop owner was very friendly and helpful. She has a great…read moreselection of a little bit of everything. Jewelry, candles, coffee mugs, coastal things, sweets, sea glass art, is just the beginning of the list! Mostly everything sold there is handmade by local artisans. I was able to find the perfect gift for someone who has everything. A beautiful coconut bowl that the owner hand selected while in Thailand. Seems like every item there comes with a great story. While I was checking out she even offered to gift wrap my purchase which was just going above and beyond. If you get the chance do yourself a favor and check this place out.

Another amazing experience at one of my favorite places ever. Jonathan has the place all decked out…read morewith the cutest summer stuff you'll ever find. The towels are so bright and beautiful , round hippie vibes blankets the summer goats are like no others. You really need to see it for yourself. We had the chicken sandwich and pork pineapple tacos , watermelon basil margarita & some ginger and berry mocktail. Everything was absolutely delicious. Also the new shirts are super cool. Thanks Jonathan for another fun afternoon.

The Grey Goat is a great addition to Branford. While it may look small from the outside, it is…read morepacked full of home decor, jewelry, candles, deserts, wine, coffee and more! As soon as you walk through the door, you are greeted by the owner Jonathan. He is friendly and kind and genuinely cares about his customers. Additionally, each week there is a new menu that always includes one type of soup, salad, sandwich and desert. I have enjoyed everything I've tried from the menu with the most recently being the eggplant wrap and Cuban quesadilla. I definitely recommend stopping in and supporting this small business and owner! You won't be disappointed.

Adorable little shop with home goods and a handful of souvenirs if you were here to look at the…read moreThimble Islands. Today the shop was manned by a couple of sweet young girls. I was thinking about getting a t-shirt and wasn't quite sure if it fit me. No fitting room, but a couple of hours later I tried it on and it didn't quite fit, so they happily took it back and refunded it on my card.

Two friends, Christine and Christina, have come together with keen eyes in nautical style to curate…read morea boutique full of mostly locally-made seaworthy treasures. Recycled seaglass tablewear, sailcloth bags, beachy kid-wear are just a start. They've got virtually anything one might need for a day at the beach. Worried your white wine won't stay cold? There's a freezable gel bag for that. Phone's losing juice? They've got portable battery packs covered in fashionable cases. Skin need nourishment? Try the Seaside Private Label skincare line. I bumped into Greg Nobile from The Stand, shopping for a gift inside. Got to love locals supporting locals.

Great shop, unique selection of gifts, nice atmosphere, good people…read more I wanted to buy everything I saw!

Not surprised to see others came here to share the same comment. I've been here a few times and no…read moreone acknowledges you've entered the store. No one asks if they can help. No one even looks up. What they carry you can get elsewhere. I'll be going elsewhere.

Love the Paper Store! Excellent kind & helpful staff. Good selection of items esp Hallmark…read moreornaments !

I've been going to the Hallmark/Paper Store for years. They always have unique (and pricey) items,…read morebut usually you can find something to suit your purposes. I stopped in today, 12/3/24 at around 3:30. The two female employees that I interacted with were mighty crabby and impatient. Better buck up ladies, the holiday shopping season has just begun. If you can't treat the customers kindly and respectfully then maybe you should re-think your part-time employment choice.

What a beautiful well organized shop. The artist in our area have a wonderful place to display…read moretheir work. From the moment I walked in the shop I felt the warm vibe which was enhanced by the professionalism of the owners. I look forward to taking my wife shopping here and will tell my friends about this gem. Below is a photo of a cutting board I purchased and love it to display cheese

From the owner: A trendy, unique and eclectic artists boutique with unique choices of local artist's craftsmanship…read more An Artistic Touch offers hand picked - top of the line - custom made items by our talented shoreline artisans. When you walk in, you will be surrounded by the work of local artists as well as pieces by artists from around the USA. We also offer one of a kind items in our Vintage Touch Corner. Experienced and friendly staff are always there to be of assistance and share with you a most sincere smile. Our inventory changes frequently and seasonally, so stop by often to check out our boutique inventory which features a wide variety of unique gift items, including precious stone jewelry, candles, scarves, signs, soaps, wooden decor, artwork and more. Nearly every item in the store is handcrafted, with more than 40 area artisans contributing a variety of goods. Shipping is available on most items. There's so much to see at An Artistic Touch.

I moved to the area 7 yrs ago and one of the benefits was a good local head shop. They are helpful…read moreand friendly. They have a good selection of pipes and accessories to choose from

My go-to smoke shop literally the friendliest staff you have ever met inviting polite. quality of…read morethe items is 10 out of 10 glassware is beautiful and I couldn't recommend a better place for a dreamcatcher or some turquoise jewelry

Coco's on the Green is not a consignment store. It's a resale shop where the overflow from Double…read moreExposure in Darien lands. The busiest day of the year for the shop is the Branford Festival day when newcomers discover this gem. Sales associate Alyssa Merrick told me the shop is known for its costume jewelry and special occasion dresses including this Nanette Lepore two-piece for $58 with the tags still on (see photo). The couture section boasted a Bill Blass knit top for $28, numerous St. John items and a crazy pair of Moschino slacks. Anyone with a size 6 foot will make out like a bandit in the shoe department. Owner Mern Palmer-Smith says that a huge summer sale is imminent in order to make way for the influx of fall items.

This is one of my favorite stores to shop in. While it's not a consignment shop, sometimes it feels…read morethat way with all the little surprises in each rack. The clothing is high quality and very unique. Every time I go, I've gotten at least one thing, like skirts, shoes, jackets, and a variety of very fun pants. The sales are unbeatable, and the everyday prices are a great value for the brands. I'm very happy to see that they're now fully open for business and everyone cooperated wearing masks and having a plastic barrier at the register. I just wish they had an online boutique!