My wife and I have visited Burlington once or twice a year for the past eight years, and Silver…read moreMaple has always been a destination; we enjoy the unique art available there and love the mounting. Don't, however, go there expecting any good service. Our last experience (the morning of October 13, 2012) was the worst. We entered the store a little before noon. The person on duty, a maturing man, was speaking with a friend and did not acknowledge us at all. Even signaling for help got us no attention; apparently his discussion of "Our Bodies, Ourselves" was more important than attending a customer with cash in hand. After his friend left, the man on duty still did not acknowledge my wife or I. Instead, he decided it would be best to neaten up the shelves, pushing me out of his way to get to postcards that needed straightening, apparently. I honestly felt like I was being treated like a potential thief. In case anyone is wondering, no, we were not unkempt in appearance. We were dressed very nicely for a day on the town in celebration of our anniversary. Frustrated, I was ready to walk out of the store. My wife, who wanted some information on a painting, tried to talk to the man on duty. He ignored her and called a friend - NOT a call to a customer, but a personal call - to ask how they were holding up after last night because they hit the sangria hard. Honestly, this experience has pretty much soured me on the place. I don't expect to be treated like royalty wherever I go, but the basic niceties - acknowledging the presence of customers, asking if there is anything they can do to help, etc - were not in evidence at all. Sorry, Silver Maple, for ignoring not only me, but my wife when she tried to engage the person on duty in direct conversation, has probably cost you a customer who has spent several hundred dollars in your establishment over the past few years.

The review of Silver Maple posted by Ken R might give people the impression that he and his wife…read morehad walked into some big retail space. There are many people who do not want immediate interaction when they're in an intimate-sized gallery and prefer to browse without any interference and that's always a judgment call. Typically, couples do prefer to speak with each other when they're shopping for art together. At Silver Maple, the access to help is rarely an obstacle but there are, as in any small Mom&Pop main street businesses, phones that ring and many relationships that are part of the daily flow. A careful reading of Ken's experience suggests that a dynamic was already in process that art probably wasn't going to address but Silver Maple, in its 13 years of operation, and on his own prior visits, has built its success on making strong relationships. It's a generous-spirited small business that offers great value and lots of experience for people with the time and patience to appreciate art.

This is a great bookstore. Always find something not available anywhere else. Very pleasant place…read moreto shop.

Heard some intolerant language from the owner during Pride. She said drag queens shouldn't read to…read morechildren and insinuated it was sex-related. That kind of misinformation is dangerous and awful! She was even instructing the young women who work there to draw people away from the drag story hour that day. She has lost my business and the business of all my friends.

I spent days, looking for some ETB boxes for a family member and myself, I gave this man a call,…read moreand not only were they in stock, but they weren't overpriced either! I opened my pack and got an SIR! This shop is legit, is friendly, and very supportive to beginners!

went in to sell some card (detective pikachu, misty vitality, cinncino ex, surfing beach, and a…read moreShohai otani card) and was given a 20 dollar bill never did they recap and show me what they took, just kinda went through it and pulled stuff and was whispering about the prices back and forth so I lost over 50 dollars worth of cards for a 20 dollar bill assuking maybe 2 card were taken. worst place ever very weird vibes and just off putting

Who knew, that in West Chazy, in North Country New York State, there would be such an awesome folk…read moremagic and magickal supply store? Well, I did, but that's only because I did my research and realized that those podunk people in Plattsburgh where I grew up? They do a lot more magic than they give themselves credit for. Venue: Before we even get to what treasure you can behold in this store, let's talk about the fact that it's not even a store. It's an actual caboose. As in, from a train, refurbished and on fake railroad tracks, caboose. It's ADORABLE! Now, I don't use all caps lightly, but this by far the coolest shop idea ever, and only someone in the North Country would think of it. Just off of the 87 on 22, there are (now) three portions of the store. The caboose, which holds all things gem and crystal, incense and tarot, new books and supplies; the community room, with a giant wall of 50% off books on one side and a ridiculous amount of beading supplies on the other; and the garage, which I don't think was open when I was there, but where the classes and workshops are held. In true North Country fashion, the caboose is open from Thursday to Sunday, but if you call ahead, and they're around, they'll probably open if up for you. Selection: Now onto the awesome stuff. Crystals! Gems! Geodes! Oh my!! And that's just on one wall. All organized with detailed explanation cards and self-selecting service, the amount and variety of stones I had to choose from were amazing. I had a list, and I don't think I checked but once, I ended up buying so much extra stuff. There's a large selection of incense and oils (I'm not sure they're all essential, so check them out first) as well as new books , jewelry and tarot cards. Pretty much any ritual supplies or cauldron stockings you may need, from herbs and chimes to candles and pendulums, are all crammed into every nook and cranny. I kid you not, I think I spent at least 30 minutes checking out the small space. Everywhere I looked had something new and amazing. The community room was amazing as well. Unfortunately, I wasn't into making jewelry when I went, or trust me, I would have raided that wall like no tomorrow. But the wall of books? I was sold. Almost all of them were under $10, and I must have picked up at least 5 books before my mother asked me how I was going to get them all on the plane. Blasted logic! Sometimes it leaves me! That said, my mother, who is, I guess we could say, spiritual in nature although often pokes fun at me and my metaphysical store raids, enjoyed the shop. She bought several incenses just make the house smell nice and found a cookbook she wanted--but forewent it simply because she has a billion. On the price side, it's the North Country, so after living in NYC everything seems so cheap. But it's all very reasonably priced. I got 9 small-ish polished quartz spears for $36, which anyone will tell you is a steal! In addition, I bought a few candles, a bunch of stones and a book all for un $50. There are always specials and deals going on, so make sure to check out the website and ask. I cannot stress this enough: this isn't just a place for the witchly-inclined. From jewelry to wind chimes, findings and belly dancing skirts, this shop is quite possibly one of the best kept secrets in Champlain Valley. But I reveal it all unto you now! Go forth and forage from the Crystal Caboose. My mother may have moved down to Orlando, but you can bet that if I can find a reason to go back to the North Country and pillage the caboose again, I'll take it.

Look NO further. Garcia 's got it all going on from the employees, the plethora of product and the…read moreprices! O yeah, the service is sublime, so much knowledge, I truly appreciate. Have visited 6 local spots over the years, none compare. It was a long time coming, but worth the wait for Garcia 's to become a smoke shop. Classy little spot.

Awesome shop! Bought a really cool pipe and grinder. I wish I bought two of these pipes. Does…read moreanyone know if they ship?

I stop by this store every time I'm in Burlington. Over the years I've bought many different art…read moreprints and trinkets and they're still some of my favorites I have in my home. There's a good variety of different types of art (some photography, some prints, some originals, pottery, jewelry, etc.) and they're at varying price levels. Though some artists are very expensive, they always have a ton of stuff that is really affordable, as well. I'm always able to find something at my desired price point for the day. I never mind spending a little more because everything is made by local Vermont artists, and makes for much nicer gifts than generic tourist trap type things. Their selection of ornaments for this year is so cute! Definitely recommend a stop in here over most other places on Church St.

I wasn't certain what to expect on our first visit. My wife, baby and I were walking on Church…read moreStreet and she suggested we go in. I am excited that she wanted to. I was lost in a world of art. Photography, paints, wood working, metal, furniture, ceramics... and much more. Finally my wife had to come to me and snap me out of my Vermont-local-artist-creativity induced trance. I will go back! Love it!

The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about games and various versions. Decent game selection…read morebut plenty of figurines and supplies for painting.

Nice selection available, with more than just Magic cards! Hallelujah. The guy behind the counter…read morewas real friendly too, which you don't always find as a lone female TTRPG-er.

I'm a chef and kitchen stores are my kryptonite, so when I saw this one I knew I just had to come…read morein. Upon walking in, I knew it wasn't right for me and wanted to leave immediately but I decided to peruse a bit anyway. Sufficed to say, we didn't spend much time in here. I would agree with other reviewers that it is like a Williams Sonoma but local and I appreciate that. I, in no means, am not telling you not to shop here, please do support a local business. There are many items in this store and it can feel a bit overwhelming and the aisles are cramped big time. Not many people can be in here at the same time. The pricing is high and you can absolutely find some of the same items at a department store for a better price. The staff here didn't seem to care about customers, which is odd for a local business but maybe it was an off day. I'm sure Saturdays at the end of the season can be tough.

Kitchen goods store with a lot to offer. They have a nice selection of Lodge and Finex cast iron…read moreskillets as well as Shun knives! I'm a little biased because I've ever seen Shun knives In a physical store before so it was a real treat! The only complaint I have is some of the aisles are so close together that if they are moderately busy you will be constantly interrupted by people excusing themselves to squeeze by you. Not a big deal, but it's hard to focus on anything when you have to keep moving every 10 seconds.