We just relocated to Philly with our two little ones and were thrilled to stumble onto this…read moreneighborhood gem. I'd buy the whole store if I could.

Cute little store. I went in to get a present for a 3 yr old's bday and got a great little puzzle…read morethat I hope she loves. The staff was really friendly and helpful for this clueless/kidless guy.

Decided to go find this place before we left Philly for the day. Was most definitely closed and no…read morelonger open for business or they were remodeling, couldn't tell the windows were covered and you could not see inside

Yo, this place is never open. It has the weirdest middle of the day hours and I don't even know how…read moreit stays open. For a while I was thought it was a front but who knows. Has a good mix of pop culture collectable stuff. Buttons, dolls, toys, novelties. You can't touch anything though, there are several signs. I didn't notice them at first and the owner very passive aggressively brought them to my attention. I can understand not wanting children to mess with them or people break your items but seriously? I'm going to touch something before I buy it. You can find better prices for this kind of merchandise other places in Philly or online.

Yes BT21 the selection was great. There was a lot to choose. Their prices weren't that high.read more

"Lee Lee" was very pleasant and helpful with a small gift item for my son…read more Large selection of cost effective & unique novelty items. Hidden Happy Place Gem in Chinatown!

Adorable little boutique, I love the name! I shopped for my beautiful god daughter, Princess Bella…read more She loves this cartoon with a black crow named Maggie and all things Halloween. Here in this cute little store I came across a perfect dress in a lilac color with little black birds and what looks like little witches! Another great find was a little mint long sleeved dress with a tutu featuring two little cats on it. Can't wait until I get home and give her these little gifts! My husband loved the little toy cars!

Bizarre experience. Do not recommend…read more I am visiting from DC and love a good children's boutique. I saw that this alleged boutique was close to our hotel, so my 4 year old daughter and I walked over to have a look. From the moment we walked in, a young woman seemed to be looking over us at every turn. It didn't dawn on me for a while that she was someone who works there, actually following me, presumably for loss prevention reasons, for the precise reason that this HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME EVER BEFORE IN MY LIFE! Usually sales associates flock to me because, based on the way I present myself, they know they are about to make a sizable commission. This might have made more sense if I was dressed casually or something, but I guess they see a lot of thieves wearing Hermes and diamonds? A word of advice to the staff: you sell onesies; get over yourself. Oh, and your selection is very pedestrian; get a new buyer because your sales floor looks like literal garbage.

Cute store that sells Sanrio items. There was a nice selection of items here but everything was…read moreextremely expensive. I got a hello kitty binder clip and it was $18. However, it is difficult to find good quality Sanrio merch so it's a good stop if you're willing to spend some money.

Asia Crafts is a small trinket shop that mainly sells stationery, Sanrio merch, collectibles, and…read moreblind boxes. It's a great stop if you're looking for something cute or souvenir-worthy. We were hunting for Smiskis and found only two boxes, which the staff had kindly set aside behind the counter -- they were super nice and helpful about it. Just a heads-up, there's a small upcharge if you pay with a card (which is becoming more common in the area). They have a pretty large Sanrio selection and some snacks and candies too. The store is clean, well-organized, and check-out was fast and easy. It's a little on the pricey side though. While I've heard they sometimes follow customers around to prevent shoplifting, that didn't happen to me, but I can see how it might feel awkward if you're browsing slowly or being indecisive. Still, the overall experience was pleasant, and it's definitely worth a visit if you're into cute collectibles or gifts.

The Children's Boutique offers a unique and beautifully curated selection of clothing from newborn…read morethrough elementary ages, along with toys, stuffed animals and accessories, above the caliber which you might typically find in the City. Beyond that, the service is impeccable - Linda (the Boutique's owner) and Hillary are welcoming, polished and beyond helpful in selecting the perfect pieces and accessories for your little one or assembling adorably appointed gifts (which even includes gift wrapping!). I note that items priced on the high end are still comparable to costs you might find through other retailers online - so shop & support local!

I have been here a few times . Older women store owner problems. I am not someone that uses my race…read moreas an issue but this store is often that only time where my skin color seems to be something idk might just be me. I have watched her help other customers and I mean, help not be overbearing and feel like I'm constantly being watched. I have neve come out of the store without spending less than $700 I have 5 nieces and nephews all ranging from 6mos -7y.o. She follows me the whole time or has stood behind the counter staring at me. I politely say I like to browse on my own. I have watched me entering the store and her zooming down the steps and standing close to me. I only come here cause I do enjoy their stuff and the other staff are nice . it's expensive but I hate feeling like I'm being looked at constantly.

I have been a patron of the Free Library since 1985 and used them as an invaluable resource for…read morehome educating my children. Now they have gtown up and out, I still make occasional visits to the Book Store to purchase books and other media about subjects that interest me. Again, I wish you had more chairs but since I am pretty much housebound due to illness, it's not an issue any more. Thank you for all of your years of service..

I stopped in at The Book Corner last weekend after a visit to the Barnes, which is just across the…read morestreet. The Book Corner is a good-sized used bookstore. The prices are really affordable - I saw books for just a couple of dollars, which is so rare now! Used book stores are always hit or miss - it's best to explore with an open mind to find something you might necessarily pick up! But The Book Corner has a pretty good selection that includes books of many genres. It's worth popping in if you're in the market for a book, don't have something specific in mind, and love a deal!

Pretty small supermarket, with stationery upstairs and food downstairs. They have a really good…read moresnack selection, plus frozen foods and other things you'd normally find at Teso. Prices are super reasonable too. The huge bags of chips were only $2 and drinks were around $2.50. We got 3 bags of chips, 1 Pocky, and 2 jellies for only $16. Such a great price!

A beautiful day to wander around Chinatown. This place was worth a wander as well…read more Upstairs is mostly make up and kitschy gear, then if you head downstairs, there's a lot of different snacks and house wares and stationery. The staff weren't very friendly; frankly, they didn't seem to want to do any interaction at all with customers. That's OK. I can take a hint.

Ali's Wagon is named in loving tribute to the owners friend, Allison Wenger, who passed before the…read morestore opened. According to their webside Allison loved children and loved helping young families by providing things both needed, and sometimes just wanted, to make life a little bit sweeter. The owners of the store hope Ali's Wagon is an honor to her legacy. This woman owned shop has everything you may need when personal or gift shopping.  Whether you are looking for a Philadelphia souvenir or are a local and in need of a unique everyday item, Ali's Wagon has you covered.  From back to school items like lunch box's, pet gifts like toys, stickers of local places like City Hall, or even an oven mitt that says "bitches get things done", this shop has it all.  I'm glad I stopped in to look around because this store is down right adorable.

Cute store for Philly-themed gifts or to pick up a card. Bodie, across the street, is a similar…read moregift shop, but I've found the service at Ali's to be a bit better. A little pricey, but cute selection and clearly split between adult gifts and children gifts

Visited Omoi Life Goods to check out what they offered (and get a passport stamp for my Traveler's…read moreNotebook). Enjoyed that they had a variety of not just paper, journals and pens but also locally sourced items like coffee, books and stickers. The shop was pretty crowded during my visit, probably a dozen people or so in the small space. This made me happy to see so many people shopping local. Eventually, after browsing most of the store, I decided to get a coffee bean pendant for my Traveler's Notebook. I've seen this same charm online for upwards of $20. Omoi's was $18. Definitely a value there! The service was excellent. While ringing me up one of the ladies running the register grabbed the Traveler's Notebook stamp (which you have to ask for) and let me do my thing. The stamp for the Traveler's Notebook is pretty cool, it features a soft pretzel and Water Ice.

I've really gotten into stationary goods lately and am always on the lookout for fun stationary…read morestores. Omoi was close to where we were coming to / heading to, so I bookmarked it and we managed to stop by before they closed. It was actually really poppin when we got there, despite the fact that it was about 30 minutes to closing time. I wasn't really on the market for anything, just wanted to browse. I ended up picking up some cute notepads for a friend and some washi tape for myself. I love that they sold matchbooks here! I am an avid matchbook collector, despite not smoking a day in my life. Staff were super nice and very friendly.