Blue Bunny Books is easily one of my favorite locations to walk to and hang out. During my…read morepregnancy, I have found myself walking into town just to be able to sit and do some work while sipping on a yummy drink. Their cafe isn't just creative, it's extensive! They really have something for everyone here. My boyfriend, who is more of a tea than a coffee person, hasn't found any complaints when trying their drinks (and he may be as much of a drink critic as I am). If you have kids, Blue Bunny also does creative and fun events to engage and involve your little ones in some much-needed book-themed fun. With our family expecting our first baby, we're beyond thrilled to bring her over to Blue Bunny's events, no matter how old she is. Blue Bunny is such a staple to the Dedham community, and I will always enjoy going back for some yummy coffees and good books.

What a cute little bookshop with cafe! We stopped in just to check out the selection but I was…read moredrawn in by its small chop charm. My son and I grabbed some drinks from the cafe and they were delicious, then as we waited browsed their selection. There are more children's books overall but they do carry toys, trinkets, cards, crafts, historical books and more. The woman working the front was super sweet and the lady behind the cafe counter was too, their service was welcoming. As far as value I'd rather support local than the big store. Their prices are the norm but yes you can find majority of these books at big retailers for less. They both also gave a military discount even though I don't believe that is the norm for them but much appreciated. Overall great experience.

Great local toy store! The owner and her daughter were very friendly and helpful. I bought a…read morelight-up gaming controller for my wall, and it was a good value for the price and great quality. They have lots of nice toys and gifts, and they'll even wrap them for you. Overall, great service and a great shopping experience. Would definitely recommend!

I was very disappointed with my experience. The payout offered for gently used items was so low…read morethat it honestly wasn't worth the time or effort to bring everything in. Stores that buy used items like this just aren't worth it if you're hoping to get a reasonable return. For example, if you paid around $300 for a bassinet that's still in excellent condition, you may only be offered around $20 for it. The store may then resell it for $50 to $75. While I understand these businesses need to make a profit, the amount offered to sellers felt far too low to make it worthwhile. In my opinion, you're better off selling your items yourself through a local marketplace or giving them to a family in need. At least that way you'll either receive a fairer price or know your items are helping someone else. Unfortunately, I won't be selling here again.

I absolutely love this location. They have a huge selection of toys and is super organized. The…read moreowner and manger are so nice and helpful. If you have kids into fidget toys and Squishmallows, Needham LE is the place to go!

Learning Express has been a great gift shop for kids for years. And yet it still is…read more I come here to get lots of gifts for the "little" people in my family. Especially around the holidays, this store is a gem because it's never congested like Toys R Us can be sometimes and the staff are personable, kind, and actually knowledgeable about the items they sell. Sometimes you'll be even lucky to find someone working at Toys R Us! Now, the selection here in comparison to Toys R Us is definitely different. This is a smaller store and therefore, much less incapable to hold the excess of toys that are able to be held by the larger chains. Plus, any independent business is smaller so service can be supreme, and so that they can actually survive. I hope there never becomes a day when all the small, independent stores are gone, because having this place around makes Christmas and birthday shopping very easy and much less hectic. Organized, not overpriced and ideal for any parent to do shopping for their kids or gifting for others at. While this probably should be a five star review, the Newton location does seem to always have a little more of exactly the stuff I'm looking for... and for that only, minus one star. I will continue to patronize them. 4 stars.

The Paper Store has more than 100 stores across the U.S. The Paper Store offers an ever-changing…read morecollection of products, spanning fashion, beauty essentials, home décor, jewelry, and more. There are top brands like Stanley, Jellycat, the trending Dubai Chocolate Bar, and so much more. As being a member of the Paper Store Perks, I received an offer of 20% off total purchase for my birthday. The offer was valid in-store and online for a whole month and it excluded some brand names like Air & Anchor, Birkenstock, Bogg Bags, Bombas, Cotopaxi, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, Jellycat, kate spade NEW YORK, Owala, sale and clearance, and gift cards. I was able to use it for Lavender Wildflowers Boxed Everyday Note Cards. I continued browsing the website and saw some Jellycats that were sold out on the official Jellycats website. I was so happy to get the Little Pup Bag Charm and Amuseable Birthday Cake Plush! There were options for delivery or in-store pickup. Some Jellycats were not available for shipping and only the free pick up in store option. With that option, I was able to select which store to pickup. I submitted my order at 9:36am and at 10:35am, I received an email that my order is ready for pickup. The order has to be picked up within 5 days or the product will be returned to inventory. The Paper Store is located in Legacy Place. There are plenty of parking spots and Legacy Place has many other businesses. I browsed the store and asked a staff member where I could find the Dubai Bars. The staff member informed me they were at the checkout counter. I picked up 2 Dubai Bars ($25.00 each) for friends and a Dubai Birthday Cake ($25.00) for myself. I also informed them that I had an order to pickup. The staff member asked me for my name and brought my online order to me. After picking up my order, I received an email saying thank you for picking up your order.

Bought See's peanut brittle for $18 (my mistake) when later discovered Sees sells online for $11…read more Too big a mark up despite how tasty it was as a gift for my mother. Used to buy See's when I lived in LA, so it's good quality. Not again. Other stuff seems somewhat fairly priced. They never responded to my online feedback. Not good.

What an awesome shop to have in town, especially during the dark days of COVID, when they would…read moreactually, wait for it, DELIVER TOYS AND GAMES to local addresses with a minimum purchase. What a lifesaver for my family and me. I love how they also separate their toys into sections, such as "science" and "crafts" which helps me select gifts for who I am buying for. They also do a free giftwrap service which is so handy. If all neighborhoods could be so lucky as to have a gem of a toy store such as this one, we would all be in a better place. Please, do try this place out. Make the effort to shop here, shop locally, get your gifts wrapped, and then walk next door to the Post Office and grab a flat-rate box and ship it off to a friend instead of using Amazon! Or save a box from your own shipments and re-ship your purchases from this store to your friends and family outside of Boston. I'm certainly not against Amazon, but if I have a wonderful option in my own town, I always make every effort to find what I can at the local store, ALWAYS! I encourage others to do so too! Stores like these who have braved COVID, and braved the tough competition out there deserve our attention and business! Visit Boing! and maybe even make it a tradition with grandkids!

Great variety of activities When you can go and n a get…read morepresents for a few children. That is so helpful and easy Popular toys are available. Lego s. Etc.

What an unfortunate event happened to TARGET A FEW DAYS AGO, was shopping and found all the…read morerefrigerators EMPTY! I know the prices are high but to have EMPTY REFRIGERATORS, till I asked one of the Managers in the area. According to him the store lost power NOT TARGETS FAULT BUT NATIONAL GRID! So, they estimated that 1/4 of a MILLION DOLLARS OF MEATS and all other refrigerator items were thrown in the dumpster! What's extremely disturbing is that some of the public was trying to salvage some of that food!!! With many people suffering from Food INSECURITY ALL WAS DISPOSED! TARGETS REASON: LIABILITY! Why don't they have anyone that wanted to salvage the waste to sign waivers or donate what was sealed and vacuum packed! Just cause it was 6 hours without refrigeration I'm sure it was still healthy to eat and feed just think what A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS OF FOOD COULD HAVE BEEN SUPER BENEFICIAL! Sorry to hear this from actual Target employees and they feel the same way! What a tremendous WASTE! If they took it upon themselves to forgo LIABILITY FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THOSE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET! The Public should know that Yes Target does not want to harm anyone BUT THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN HEROS TO ALL OF THERE FOOD TO DONATION CENTERS AND THEIR LOYAL CUSTOMERS! I personally very heart broken to hear of such waste!

This place had to of been the most rat infested dump of a retail store for the past year or so…read more Alot of complaints about bad product bad management bad service and nothing being done about it from the corporate side just having other companies clean up the mess so you can have the same pathetic group of management screw it all up again. This place lost its license to even sell pet food because they let rats manage their pet department. Someone do something about the people pretending to manage that place when all they really do is put associates and guests at risks at all times just have them cough up the cameras you won't find a more poorly run place to shop at in your life.

CouCou not only has the most fashionable & unique kids clothes, but also has the best customer…read moreservice online (as I am located in CA, so I can't even imagine how amazing they are in person!) Have questions about your order? They are quick to respond in the chat box or via email. Even Astrid, the owner, has personally helped me with silly questions like what shoe size to order. Don't even get me started on their packaging! It is SO cute!! So I always know my friends are going to be surprised when they get my gift in the mail. I feel like family every time I shop here, & I love feeling confident that my friends will love their gift! It's a win win.

I ordered a Sonny Baby online from the CouCou Boston website and was very happy with what I…read morereceived. Initially, I had an issue with UPS's shipping and CouCou's customer service was so helpful and so responsive. You will be in good hands shopping at CouCou whether online or in-person. Great customer service and I love my purchase!

If you're a teacher, you likely already know about this place and have been here numerous times. I…read morereally like this place, even though I have no children and teach college students. I tend to shop here for educational items for relatives and friends' children. The staff is very friendly and patient, even when you have no idea what you are looking for. The store is well lit and well organized, so you know relatively quickly whether the item is available. The have undoubtedly the best selection of educational materials for all ages of any store around. That said, they are rather pricey and it is easy to blow through whatever budget you may have had walking in. I would suggest shopping here last, as many things can be found at Target, Amazon, and other outlets. If there is something in particular, especially harder to find educational aids, then this is your place. Just prepare to spend accordingly.

I found this store to be helpful only if you are an elementary teacher. As a high school teacher…read moreit was almost a waste of time. I don't call it a complete waste of time because I was inspired by the products they do hold to create my own. Needless to say I did not purchase much more than poster items, which later I found Staples had a much better price. One thing I will say was that the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of their products.

Start to finish you will not find a better online vendor. Thanks yet again Newbury Comics!!read more

Lots to look at but when I asked if there was a restroom I could use, unfortunately they said they…read moredon't have a public restroom. I found this a little odd especially in light of them having three very obvious restrooms but they are all labeled for employees only. The music was also pretty loud which maybe wouldn't bother the average shopper but I found it overstimulating. Needless to say we didn't stay long.