This place is huge. On the left aisles, they have Asian snacks, drinks, noodles, ice cream. On the…read moreright aisles they have Asian skincare, makeup, hair care, etc. At the register, they sell some trading cards like Pokemon and smiskis. I bought Tsubaki shampoo and conditioner, some FlowerKnows makeup, and a new facial moisturizer. I think this place is one of the only stores that carries FlowerKnows, which only recently went on shelves at Ulta. (But who cares about ulta when you can support small bipoc businesses?) A great place for your Asian needs!

Great to see this type of store on Moody st in Waltham. It's pretty unique, focusing on…read moreasian/oriental types of candies, foods, toys and blind boxes. All the "cool" stuff that (mostly?) asian kids are into these days. The store is very spacious and probably too large, compared to similar stores like Miniso and Pop Mart. Given how big it is, the store has everything spread out well, with wide aisles and things spaced out well. There appears to be great selection of candies and foods. The blind boxes selection is okay, it does not compare to Miniso. One thing I wished they did better was lable things with prices. Many things don't have price tags and that contributes to a lack of potential sale. Aside from that, this place is comfortable, clean and the staff are friendly. Great for locals who wants to get that special/certain gift. Check them out if you haven't. Parking is possible on Moody st, but can be difficult. There are also municipal parking lots behind the building. After shopping, there are tons of decent restaurants around to grab lunch or dinner.

This is the best Korean store for skincare/makeup (and anything else you can imagine) in Boston! I…read morewent to another Korean beauty store down the road right before going to Tao's, to find out Tao's prices are unbeatable compared to their competitor. I will 100% be back next time I'm in the city!

I was intrigued by this beauty supply store and made the trek to Chinatown on a Saturday afternoon…read morejust to check out what Tao's had. The store is well stocked with a variety of Asian (mostly Chinese but also Japanese and Korean) beauty products and supplies/stationary along with some snacks. It gets easily crowded in the shop so be prepared to dodge other customers eyeing the makeup section. The unfortunate thing about this store is that some of the price labels are not placed properly or placed at all-- it kept me guessing at what the prices of some of the products were. I could've asked the employees, but who wants to ask the staff every time they want to know how much a product costs? Just a fair warning that you really SHOULD however get the proper pricing of these products prior to purchasing because some of these makeup/beauty products must be imported and therefore MUCH more expensive than if you would purchase them from an online supplier. My total came out to nearly $50 (yes, you read that right. 50 bucks) and all I bought were 4 products: an eyeliner, hand sanitizer, hand cream and dispoable razors. You can't even return these products because RETURNS ARE NOT ALLOWED. I'm sad I even joined the rewards program because I was charged 5 bucks for the keychain tag thing they give rewards members. The employee DID tell me this prior to me joining, but I didn't hear her properly because I was shocked at the additional charge when I did receive my receipt. I even saw that they were selling a limited edition Asian Starbucks tumbler for a whopping $64. I'm giving 2 stars for the fact that there are some great variety of Asian beauty supplies (some reasonably priced, others not so much) offered at Tao's as well as for the very friendly employees who came by to ask if I needed anything several times.

Reiwatakita is an adorable cute shop located on Newbury Street! It's definitely a must for anyone…read morelooking for Japanese cosmetics, snacks, and Sanrio products! The selection of cosmetics is solid- a good selection of Canmake and J-nail polish options. Lots of face masks, lotions, abs items like the viral Cosrx snail mucin items. There's also a good amount of candy and chip options is your shopping for sweets or snacks. But they also carry super cute Sanrio pens and bling boxes of cute collectible figurines. They also have random household items in stock like linen spray and shampoo. When on Newbury Street, definitely make a point to pop into this adorable little shop! You're sure to find something cute or sweet to brighten up your day!

Customer service is terrible, the employees and company do not seem to watch customers to come…read moreback! I won't come back again!

Such a cute store! Their spring collection is out and the colors for their hats are adorable. Lots…read moreof cute items all around the store. Very cozy inside!

The Bos. Shop is one of my favorite shops in Boston. They have beautifully curated gifts made by…read morelocal black owned businesses and I can always find something great there when I stop in.

Such a huge bookstore that has not just a wide selection of books, but also gifts that range from…read morethe quirky to traditional to Boston souvenirs. You can easily spend an entire day here looking at everything. Not a lot of places to sit, but there are a few chairs scattered about the space. It's in a neighborhood that has lots of eateries so you can easily spend an entire day in the Brookline area.

A basic magnet. Barnes & Noble style clinical cleanliness with the obligatory goft section, but way…read morebetter appointed. The book buyers do a great job stocking everything for the bestseller faithful, romance feasted, non-fiction lover, and serendipitous browser.

Elmendorf Baking Supplies & Cafe is a neighborhood bakery and café that doubles as a specialty…read morebaking supply shop. We walked into a warm, cozy space where fresh pastries, sandwiches, and coffee are displayed alongside shelves of baking tools, cookbooks, specialty ingredients, and pantry staples. The layout is thoughtful and inviting, the kind of place that appeals equally to home bakers and anyone stopping by for a snack, with a relaxed energy that encourages browsing as much as it does lingering over a coffee. We first came across Elmendorf at a local farmers market, where we picked up a selection of their baked goods. Everything was reasonably priced and consistently tasty, but the coffee cake was easily our favorite. It was soft, buttery, and had just the right balance of sweetness, making it the standout of everything we tried. Beyond the pastries, the café is also known for breakfast sandwiches, seasonal baked goods, espresso drinks, and creative specialty beverages. The pastry selection changes regularly while keeping a few favorites in rotation, so there is usually something new to try alongside the classics. The coffee drinks were well prepared and paired naturally with the pastries, and the quality of the ingredients came through clearly in each item we ordered. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the café maintained a relaxed pace that made it easy to settle in for a bit. The staff were patient with questions about both the baked goods and the baking supplies, and the overall atmosphere felt like a place built around quality ingredients and thoughtful baking. The combination of the café and the supply shop gives the space a unique identity, making it feel like more than just a place to grab a coffee. Whether you are visiting the café or browsing the baking supplies, Elmendorf feels like the kind of place that is built around quality ingredients and thoughtful baking. Between the rotating pastries, welcoming atmosphere, and well-curated shop, it is an easy spot to recommend for both coffee breaks and anyone who enjoys baking at home.

Very cute store! Sells coffee and baked goods too…read more The banana bread was delicious! We also tried the lemon-thyme corn bread which was quite good with some sugar frosting. The scallion scone was too dry and wouldn't recommend it.

Friends + Family is a vintage clothing and home goods store in Harvard Square with a rotating…read moreinventory and a well considered aesthetic that makes it worth stopping into if you are already in the area. We walked into a space that feels curated rather than packed, with the kind of selection that rewards slower browsing. The inventory covers vintage clothing, watches, and home goods across a range of styles, and the curation leans toward quality over volume in a way that separates it from the more packed thrift format we have seen elsewhere. The stock turns over regularly enough that repeat visits tend to surface something new. The home goods section in particular gets positive attention from visitors who were not necessarily expecting that side of the shop. The store is dog friendly, a small detail that adds to the casual neighborhood feel of the place. Pricing runs higher than a standard thrift shop, and we noticed some items are priced well above their actual origin or value. There have been items we found that are fast fashion or dropshipped but are being priced as vintage, which is a meaningful concern for anyone shopping here specifically for authentic secondhand pieces. Paying attention to what you are buying and cross referencing pricing on anything that seems unclear before purchasing is worth doing. For a vintage stop in Harvard Square that delivers on aesthetic but requires a careful eye at the register, Friends + Family is a pleasant browse with a caveat.

I discovered friends + family via TikTok & decided to come check the store out today!…read more friends + family is a rather new vintage clothing shop located on Mass Ave, by Harvard Sq. Parking can be found on the street; we were able to snatch a spot easily on a Sunday afternoon. They have a spectacular selection of great quality clothing. They've got separate rooms, where they showcase statement pieces. I really enjoyed the room that has the brand "MICH"... the designs of this clothing line definitely caught my eye. I did some digging & discovered that the MICH brand is Boston's very own, how cool! BEAUTIFULLY CURATED. This vintage clothing store is a bit pricey but the quality of all their pieces seem to be amazing so definitely worth checking out!

Absolutely love this store and recommend to anyone try to reduce their environmental impact! I…read morealways bring 4 jars and stick up on dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, soap and leave one open in case there is something I want to try. I also always grab something new from their collection of sustainable/reduced packaging products. I love that I can pursue and shop for so many lovely things at once! I have gotten shampoo and conditioner bars, tablets for multi purpose cleaner, scrubs etc. Staff is always very helpful in answering my questions! I wish I had more reasons to stop by more often but once you buy in bulk it takes a long time to run out!

I have been waiting for a store like this to open in the Kendall/Central/Inman area! The other…read morereview is right; it's definitely got sticker shock up front. However, all of the products are built to last. The shampoo and conditioner bars are $10-15, a lot more than what a Garnier product would at Rite Aid, but they certainly last a lot longer and come with the satisfaction of not adding more plastic to our lives. You do have to come prepared, but that is more of a hassle associated with trying to live at a plastic minimum in an economy that wants everything in plastic packages. I find their website, which lists every product they have, really helpful for planning in advance! It might be useful to see an approximate list of prices there as well, to assist in financial planning as well as what containers to buy, though. The staff is helpful and ready to answer any questions, and really open to suggestions about what customers would like to see in the store! I hope this business continues to grow.