I haven't visited the shop in person yet, but we've had the pleasure of working directly with the…read moreowner, Bill Foglia. My husband first noticed the store while we were driving through Pittsburgh, and when things changed with my father's plans for his art collection, we reached out to Bill for guidance. He couldn't have been kinder or more helpful. He took the time to consult with us, understand our situation, and ultimately took my father's pottery collection on consignment. He even came out to our storage unit in suburban Pittsburgh to pick everything up himself. Bill's shop is in the Strip District, and based on our experience with him, you can tell he genuinely cares about the art and the people behind it. We're incredibly grateful for his professionalism and compassion. Highly recommend.

Love it. Husband and I usually try to pick up some objet d'art as a souvenir whenever we go on…read morevacation. We're not Rockefellers, tho, so places like Penn Avenue Pottery are perfect: a huge range of pricing -- from reasonable to ridic -- and a nice variety of art. In this case, ceramics. PAP is an artists' co-op, so the artists share overhead and work hours. Since Pops is a member of an artists' co-op, I particularly like to support them. And I was happy to part with my pennies here: husband and I picked up a great little whimsical piece of a moon-faced man to hang on a wall for under 15 bucks.

Ever since I read about Mustard & Relics in Pittsburgh Magazine I have been looking forward to…read morecoming here. I'm always on the hunt for something unique to add to my ever growing collection of kitsch. This place definitely delivers when it comes to the unique. It's a rather small shop, or maybe it's quaint. Whatever it is, it is warm and welcoming as soon as you walk inside. I happened in here on a rather bleak day outside and being greeted by the owner when I walked in really made my day. I really enjoyed chatting with her. It not only made me feel welcomed in here, but I also felt that I was more inclined to purchase something since she had shown an interest of my being in her store. There is so much to be found in here that looking around you definitely get nostalgic. I had noticed items that reminded me of growing up. Things that you don't give a second notice while growing up, but grow to appreciate later in life. Bowls that remind you of a family dinner, a toy that reminds you of a family member or just an item that reminds you of a time that you were carefree. Pricing is reasonable and in my opinion, much better than other stores of this type. Although you may not find those bigger pieces what you will find here are some pretty great items that you won't find elsewhere in the city.

I stopped into this cute shop during the Brighton Heights house tour. The space is tastefully…read morepacked with vintage clothing, accessories, art, and housewares. I was particularly enamored with the glasses and dinnerware in the backroom, and there was a wide selection of complete glass sets with pretty vintage designs. I will definitely be back to pick out a set in the future. I had no issues with customer service like a previous reviewer mentioned. I felt welcomed as soon as I entered the store.

Not your basic souvenir shop! On a recent trip, we explored The Strip district some after lunch. My…read morefriend needed a birthday card for a friend and this was a wonderful spot to find locally made cards. This shop is filled with everything PGH. The shop person kindly welcomed us inside. Although it is a smaller store, it is filled with tons of goodies. You can find everything here from consumables like coffee beans to candles to even pierogi cat toys. I adored all the pretty local prints they had in the shop. Things were reasonably priced too. If you need to take home some artisan local PGH goods, this is the place to do it.

The perfect place to pick up unique, locally made gifts and Pittsburgh-themed items that you…read moreactually want to display or wear. The store itself is beautifully curated and has such a welcoming vibe, and the staff is always super friendly and proud of the local artists they feature. Every time I go in, I find something cool that perfectly captures the spirit of the city.

This well-known handmade glass art gallery in Lawrenceville is just lovely…read more At any given time you can walk by and see the artist hard at work creating a new piece. I've bought a couple of things here for gifts during the holidays (hand blown ornaments) but have yet to get myself anything. If you're looking for a unique and special gift you won't be disappointed in the treasures made and sold here.

Quaint little glass shops with owner/artist on premises. Enjoyed chatting with…read moreBernadette and meeting Tank. Beautiful and unique pieces.

Pittsburgh Pottery is definitely one of the best shops in Carnegie, and is a must-visit for anyone…read morewho loves Pittsburgh. In their own words, this team strives "to provide locals, expats and newcomer Burgh fans alike with unique, functional and decorative ceramics." I personally own a few things from this shop, and I also keep it in mind as a local shopping option whenever a holiday or birthday is coming up. The items produced and sold here are all fantastic. From Steeler Nation and "nebby" mugs to pierogi magnets, the things that you think of when you think of the Steel City are very likely recognized in ceramic form at Pittsburgh Pottery. Regarding the specific items they sell, I'm particularly fond of their "Worsh" soap dispenser design, which is possibly the perfect combination of practical and Pittsburgh-centric design. The mug collection here is also great, with a variety of sizes as well as a variety of patterns (some of which also come with variations in their color schemes). Bonus points: since the business moved into a bigger storefront in Carnegie in the last couple of years, browsing through their fabulous creations is even more enjoyable. The extra space to walk and admire the store makes for a very relaxing visit, and the large front windows help to illuminate the shop and highlight the gorgeous ceramics. Plus, the new storefront even includes a "sale nook" - a little side room with items that, while still beautiful, have some sort of imperfection that has earned them a discount price. So there you have it, readers: yinz better stop in here soon if you love Pittsburgh! Alternatively, if you're holding off on visiting storefronts for the time being, you can browse their website and find the perfect Steel City trinket there. However you choose to shop, the ceramics made here are all high-quality, eye-catching creations, and you won't be disappointed.

The ceramics are whimsical and delightful, beautiful and practical. We shop here for gifts and…read moresometimes for ourselves! Locally made and well designed.

This is a very unique organization and establishment. As a migrant from Brazil, we feel right at…read morehome with the staff, the bookstore, restaurant and stage. The programs are very unique and yesterday we were able to catch Brazilian music being presented in such a rich delicate style. There might have been 30 to 40 Brazilians in the house and we were so fortunate to have this venue to welcome us in such a warm and artistic way. I encourage everyone reading this review to check their program and have a seat at the restaurant or at the bar to enjoy one of the most diverse venues in Pittsburgh! Cheers and may Pittsburgh's City of Asylum remain a remain vibrant and fun establishment for all people

Yelp capitulated to management's pressure and removed my first review of this bookstore because I…read more"didn't include enough detail about my experience," so here it goes: I bought a Spanish children's book for my friends' son but they already had the book. Given that nowhere has asked me to see a receipt for a return in the past 25 years, I didn't have it when I tried to return it. I asked the cashier if there was any way to look it up in the system since I knew the date I purchased it, so she rolled her eyes and told me to "go away" so she could concentrate. I browsed some books and noticed that she had left her post to help set up for one of their pretentious events that featured writers reading their poetry in its original language, with no translation, of course, so no one in the audience could understand a word. But I digress. When she returned to the register she was flustered and told me she didn't have time to deal with me. I then asked if I could make an exchange instead but she said "the system won't allow it." I started to leave but realized I couldn't really do anything worthwhile with the book, so I asked to speak to a manager. The manager, who was maybe 20, treated me like a nuisance and spoke to me condescendingly, claiming that that's their policy. I asked if I could buy $100 worth of books if they let me return it, which irritated her more. I calmly pointed out the irony of running an establishment that seeks to break rules and then uses them when it's convenient, and she somehow claimed I was calling them racist, which was odd. The cashier then opened her purse, took out $8 and threw it at me. I said I didn't want the money and slid the book across the table and said to do whatever they want with it. I then wrote to the director comp of their behavior and received no response until now, 6 years later, when they flagged my review for removal. Maybe that was specific enough.

Immaculate vibes, the selection was out of this world. The…read moreservice was very friendly and the books were priced fair. Highly recommend stopping by

Love the book selection and browsing! I could spend hours here and what a nice relaxing bookshop…read more(and ice cream shop) to do just that! Plus: Bathrooms! When you're strolling with a coffee on The Strip, that is definitely appreciated. Posman Books is Pittsburgh perfect!

Best manufacturer & supplier of incense & magical candles ANYWHERE. Debbie puts time, care, magic,…read more& kindness in everything she makes. She has stringent guidelines for the product she makes - higher ideals mean a product that aids your intentions. It may take a day or two longer for delivery, that's because she takes care of each and every order individually. While she no longer has a brick & mortar store - Divine Scensations is still on Etsy and at better quality metaphysical shops here in Pittsburgh and throughout the country. If your store doesn't carry her products - ask them to. She is always willing to generate bulk and special orders. Contact our divine Debbie for all your smelly needs! Also, Debbie is one of the kindest, earthy, fun people I know!

I love this little unique boutique in Bellevue, PA! I always stock up on candles and incense and…read moreherbs while I'm there. They are also a cat rescue now, too, so they have kitties running around the store! Great handmade gifts and everything is reasonably priced! A local gem for sure.