Amazing staff, good food, great location and atmosphere. Love their mission to help the homeless…read morecommunity too. Wonderful place to go if you need help or services in Hartford. They will take care of you and help you in any way they can!

Today's lunch at Gather 55, the latest Hands on Hartford food experience, offered up a truly…read morewonderful meal. The place was packed but the front of the house rep found us a perfect table against the rear wall with a view of the dining room. The gentleman who fixed/adjusted our table did a super job; hate those wobbly tables I always manage to find. The menus were clear and the ordering was super easy. The end product went way above our expectations. My dining partner ordered the Chicken Salad plate with a pasta side included. The chicken was fresh, tender and delicious [I stole a piece] and the penne pasta was just right while the celery and walnuts added crunch. I had the Salmon Wrap with spinach, avocado and ginger vinaigrette. The wrap was huge and the salmon perfectly cooked while the added ingredients made the dish even better. The crowd was lively and the atmosphere was full of love. We will return! Want to try the breakfast.

Wow! What an inspiring place! The Community Services Director Janet Mellon gave me a tour. They…read moreprovide services for Southington residents, and there are some programs for anyone at all, for example, if anyone needs a coat, hat, and gloves. Such an organized place! They have a huge food pantry, there is an amazing well-stocked Community Closet, and you will see the many volunteers there helping the community! Please donate food and gently used or new clothing and other products here. They will take anything. It's easy to donate, they have plenty of parking in the back, there's an area to donate in the front with huge bins and food carts. I really enjoyed learning about their many programs, like making Easter baskets for kids, back to school packages, and so much more. They also provide financial assistance. The Community Closet smelled good, the items were clean. I highly recommend you visit this place for services or to help their cause. They have fundraisers. Check out the website. You can stop by weekdays from 8:30-4:30 to drop off clothes or food and other items. They provide services during these hours, but as the director said, she's even there working on the weekends to care for the community.

The spring sale happening Mother's Day weekend every year…read more Pottery jewelry weaving and more food and drinks

In a word, wonderful! My daughters and I were visiting from out of town and sought out unique…read moreartistic finds and the gallery shop here did not disappoint! We came away with a variety of fashion accessories and home decor items including jewelry, pottery, fused glass, kitchen items etc. that are unique and we will cherish! Cecilia was amazing and engaging and definitely made our visit even better because of her kindness and assistance. Wished we lived closer to be able to take advantage of the membership and classes. When in town again we will definitely be back !!!

Went to a comedy show there. Hall was very clean, right off the highway and the people running it…read morewere especially nice. If you need a hall rental I would suggest this place.

If you are looking for beautiful, higher end, handmade goods, this store has so much to offer!…read moreEvery time I want to send a gift to someone from Collinsville, Carol and Co. is at the top of my list. Beautiful salad bowls, soft scarves, and now colorful face masks (complete with nose wires and non-woven filter inserts) have found homes with my friends and family. This season, for a cute gift, I'd recommend a fiber art clutch purse, a face mask, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer (green tea scent) - it was a huge hit for my mom! Carol has a lot of in-depth knowledge both about the products themselves and the artisans who create them. Many products are made locally, and ones from further afield are carefully curated. Carol has been especially accommodating during the pandemic. She has lots of info and photos on her website (including options for online shopping and shipping), can arrange video calls for questions, and she is happy to arrange curbside pick-ups from her store.

This shop is much more than a Jewelry store, though you will find some extremely beautiful & unique…read morejewelry here. There were so many unique gift & decorative items that would delight many of my friends, family members and me. I wish I had taken a picture of the item that drew me in, a silver little sculpture that says "You are my sunshine," which will be a meaningful gift I can't wait to give. I also love love the glass hummingbirds that were hanging from the ceiling. There were all kinds of art here, including gorgeous fingerless gloves made from recycled cashmere. I may have to come back for those too. If you're strolling Collinsville, don't miss this place.

5 stars all the way!! I wish I could give this place 10 stars! I just left here and was so…read moreimpressed! I met the owner Jay and he was awesome, honest, and helpful!! All of the workers were so nice and really helpful! From the guys that weigh the scrap to the cashier, everyone I dealt with was great. They run their business like they really care. They make it easy for you to get in, get out with ease, and get the most money for whatever you have. Besides the awesome customer service, their prices beat any competition around. We won't go elsewhere ever again. Don't waste your time anywhere else...this is the place to go!! Plus the yard was much cleaner than any other place I've ever been too. My truck wasn't covered in mud or driven over broken glass when I left like I've had happen at other scrap yards. That's something I really appreciate!

Very professional no messing around take care of business. All I can say is you come and experience…read moreit for yourself. Staff is attentive.

Even though every thrift store is a gamble, I'd give this store a chance. An organization building…read morehouses is definitely worth the cash, and worth keeping our stuff out of landfills. Go here before the big boxes! The furniture is laid out by rooms, plus a few dish, art, and lighting sections, so it's pretty easy to find your furniture genre. A pallet of tiles and some paints was also available. I didn't have the experience of donating, yet, but the browsing was a decent experience. Alas, the novelty kids bed was gone before I could inquire. The store has a facebook page if you want a head start in your browsing. The staff (or volunteers?) on site were kind. Overall, a good and green experience.

This location's usefulness and pricing really depends on what you're looking for. Furniture tends…read moreto be overpriced for quality/style. Laminate furniture appears to match prices you could get for new at Target, and it's dinged up here. But building supplies, drawer handles, sinks and other fixtures, and some appliances, as well as windows, doors, etc, are often priced well and can be the best match for someone looking for specific styles to match an older house, for example. I did find a very nice solid oak sofa table to refinish here last time, though, for only $50, so if you're here anyway for the affordable stuff, you might find a stray diamond in the rough.

The people are very friendly and helping. And it looks like a shopping center for food very very…read moreneat and clean and they give you really awesome food thank you friendly hands.

This is just not a food bank, Karen Thomas and all the volunteers, go above and beyond, they have…read morehelped me with much needed medical care for our son, and got us in quickly, they help individuals and families with unexpected such as a refrigerator dying on Karen out to see if anyone could help this . They were open Christmas Eve and I only did. I receive food for my family, a gift card and love and support from everyone there. I am truly grateful for the Friendly Hands community and the support that they give us all.