They were so helpful and friendly! You need to call or text to make an appointment before you go…read morein. I got a beautiful sterling silver necklace for a great price!

I've been going to this store for years, and I am fortunate to live in Belmont within walking…read moredistance. I find the owners and staff very knowledgable and helpful, and I love the variety of what they have to sell. Many times I have taken necklaces in to be repaired, earrings to be converted to pierced, and pins made into pendants. Need a silver chain? You'll find a nice selection. A great place for birthday and holiday gifts! Checks and cash only

Kudos to Curate for braving the pandemic and bringing a new gift shop to Cushing Square at a…read morechallenging time! It's conveniently located in the heart of the Square near Savino's, Ovenbird, and the Spirited Gourmet, my other favorite neighbor businesses. Curate is a bright little shop with a variety of classy and fun gifts, stationary, and home items that change with the seasons. I usually pop in to buy a card and a chat with the owner. I've found gifts for hosts, housewarmings, and occasions in between. I especially like their candle selection, many of which are soy based. They carry amazing scents from a small business in Rhode Island, with candles and lotions that smell exactly like the seashore. After a cousin fell in love with one of them, I bought a bagful at the end of the season clearance to treat relatives to a scent party. They also carry British Christmas crackers when in season (like now!). These are so hard to find! The crackers (beautiful wrapped cylinders that pop open when pulled to reveal little gifts) delighted my family when I brought them to our holiday gatherings last year. (Note that crackers contain a tiny amount of gunpowder and technically can't go on a flight, something I had tried before...!) Curate's products tend towards the classy side with mid to higher prices to match. Sometimes I just go to poke around and see what's new. They have some baby gifts and customized items for Belmont and Watertown, but if you want a wider selection, I would go elsewhere. The owner has also kindly offered to order things that I couldn't find directly in the shop, but I haven't tried that option yet.

I found a very thoughtful selection of gifts and items I wanted for myself at Curate. The…read moreshopkeeper was personable and friendly but not intrusive. I look forward to seeing what other treasures are offered from this shop.

I went in here after not being able to get into one of the other tailor shops nearby…read more Soka was the most helpful with altering a bridesmaid dress in such short notice. The dress was huge on me and she had to take it in from every angle. I was ready to pay north of a $100 because the dress needed so many alterations. When she gave me my receipt, the whole thing cost $80!! I was pleasantly surprised.

I spent (wasted) hours trying on dresses for my daughter's wedding. I was ordering on line and…read morereturning upwards of 20 dresses when my sister suggested going here. What a great idea! Soka has a wide variety of dresses, and each one is unique! I quickly selected about ten to try on and then found the PERFECT dress. It was quite a bit more money than the on-line dresses, but when you consider your time, it was well worth it. Soka is low key. There was no pressure from her at all to buy a particular dress. She spent a lot of time pinning the dress for alterations to get a perfect flattering fit. If you are frustrated shopping for a mother of the bride dress, definitely give her a try.

Had a great experience here, Julio is the man!! Don't know why a bad review was left here recently,…read morethis place is great and has super friendly staff. They helped explain what was happening with my car and what potential solutions would be. They also gave me recommendations on local mechanics which was super helpful. Friendly and thoughtful staff, I would recommend going here.

Oddly aggressive/tense/oddball guy manager (about mid-40s, average height, brown hair) who gets all…read morejacked up over absolutely nothing. I went in to grab a couple of things recently and had to use the restroom so I approached the front desk and asked the manager (seemingly a new guy - I hadn't seen him in the 15+ years I had been going there) for the key - I figured the door was locked given that every time I had used that restroom in the past - only while waiting for VIP to change my tires over the years (next door / they use the same restroom) - VIP had given me a key. Coolio-In-His-Own-Mind Manager bro then essentially laughs at me and tells me that the restroom is open and goes down a rabbit hole about it never having needed a key for the supposed 15+ years he's been there. An O'Reilly store manager trying to start an argument with a customer over whether or not a restroom has ever required a key and getting all excited because he was "right"?? O. . .kay? Second odd interaction with the same Faux Coolio Manager happened when I went in a few weeks later with some old antifreeze and asked a younger guy who was apparently relatively new on the job if I could recycle it there - I wasn't sure, thus my question. The new guy says "yes" and starts to take my container to the fluid recycling room in the back and Desperately-in-Need-of-an-Enema Manager guy runs over and has a meltdown / flips out on the poor guy and, by association, me, saying that they don't recycle anti-freeze. "Nope! No way! Never!" It's a simple mistake, you clown. Get a life. Now I just avoid the place / head to AutoZone down the street or to NAPA in Waltham, where I know I won't be yelled at by a random guy on a power trip over restroom keys, fluid recycling, or otherwise.

I thought this place was a maternity store, but instead it's a fun boutique full of adorable…read moreclothes and jewelry! It's pretty large inside, and the salesperson helped me locate the kind of skirts I was looking for. Prices are what I'd consider moderate to high--I bought a dress and a skirt, each of which cost $86. They're good quality and I know I'll get a lot of use out of them, so it seemed like a good investment. Definitely worth peeking in here if you're in the Arlington area!

I love this place, and have been an avid fan since it opened. The staff are helpful in the best…read morepossible way: present, useful, neither hovering nor pushy. Jess knows my wardrobe better than I do, even remembering things I bought years ago and assessing current pieces in that light. And the clothes! they're fun, useful, affordable, easy wear and easy care. A little different, so you won;t see your look all around you. Lotta different styles - casual, glam, office, beach and in-between. And alot of pieces are ageless: not trampy, teen-y nor matronly. I'm 70 and maybe a third of my wardrobe has been built over the years from Helena's. Check it out!

This week I stopped by Bessie Blue and was very impressed with warm, cozy, welcoming atmosphere…read morethey offered. Ashley was very accommodating and charming. I would certainly recommend anyone who is looking to put together outfit in a beautiful place with someone like Ashley. Thank you again, Darina Pogodina

The clothes are beautiful and flattering, and I get compliments every time I wear something from…read morehere. But what really makes this place special is the people--the sales associates are incredibly friendly, so helpful, and you can tell they truly enjoy being there. It's one of those places that makes you feel confident and welcome the second you walk in the door. So grateful for small businesses like this one!

Maxima is an excellent, go-to destination for kids' and adults' novelty items. A short list of the…read morekinds of things one might find there would include (deep breath): books (kid and adult), cards, Sock Lady mismatched socks that rock my and my kids' feet, magic wands, cute onesies, Robeez shoes, art projects, gorgeous mugs, beautiful and funky jewelry, clocks, shawls, games, dress-up clothes, pencils, things that wind up and move in interesting ways, and... well, gosh. Probably other stuff, too, but I can't keep it all in my head, now can I? A true story: I went in a couple weeks ago to see if they had Robeez to fit my larger than expected toddler boy, who grew out of his size 12-18 month pair much earlier than 18 months (he's only 17 months now). They don't normally carry his size in the styles that I liked, because most kids who wear the 18-24 month size aren't still beginning walkers. But, after a quick discussion with the manager who was working that day, she agreed to order two styles in his size so I could look at them in person, since the catalog pictures were not clear enough about the details for me to choose. They arrived within a week, and presto! New, gecko indoor slipper-shoes now adorn his chubby feet and help keep them warm (in part by keeping his socks on :) ). I *love* supporting local, non-chain stores. I know that the bigger chains would never have offered to do something that they don't usually do for a single customer. Because they're a small, independent store, they don't buy in huge quantity, and so their prices are on the higher side; but they're certainly fair. They are not making any attempts to make extra money just because they carry cool merchandise. I know this because I know how much Robeez (and Sock Lady socks, and board books, etc) cost elsewhere, and that's how much I paid. Rock on, Maxima! We'll stop by frequently on our walks through the neighborhood to see what you've gotten in lately.

Such a variety of books and gifts. The shop has something for everyone and they can order books if…read morethey don't have them.

Just went in today, great selection. Rashad was working the counter and was very nice and helpful!read more

We came from Scotland for the World Cup but were keen to see the experience of a legal state. Based…read moreon reviews online Kush Groove was the only place we really considered and it did not disappoint. The set up was very professional and a great look at how it can/should be done. Before we were even allowed entry to the store we had to show I.D to prove our age. If you can't do that you wouldn't even know what's inside. Once inside we were very impressed with the products on offer although almost overwhelmed with the possibilities. We had a rough idea what we wanted (far too much but you're not going to a buffet for the salad) and were taken care of by the awesome Rashaun (hope I've spelled that right, thanks dude). It was as easy and straightforward as buying bread and milk, exactly as it should be. The quality was outstanding, very happy with the prices and the service. I should review you twice so that I can give you ten stars.

Popped into this store while exploring Harvard Square, and honestly fully expected everything to be…read moreout of our price range. No. Such a variety of beautiful jewelry, and very reasonable pricing and friendly staff!

If you love jewelry it is a great shop to visit while in Harvard sq. They have a lil bit for…read moreeveryone's taste. Always great staff.

I almost always find some amazing gems here for both mens and women's vintage. Love their…read moreaccessories selection; I find quality vintage pieces at a reasonable price. Love the gold tone belt I picked up last time! The selection is always fresh, and things are always changing. This shop is more curated than other places that I shop for vintage, and for that I'm grateful. There's always something cute or dapper, but as with any good hunt, you must have patience to look.

Was closed indefinitely.I wish it would have been open because it looked very cute inside. Just be…read moreaware.