I came here on a Sunday with my friend. We initially thought they were only open while the other…read morewinter markets were but there's a sign that said they're open every Sunday all year long. My friend is an avid thrifter and she immediately knew this store was legit. A lot of stores claim to be thrifty and vintage but sell mass produced clothing brands. This one had very unique pieces, the items were priced fairly, and among the chaos, there was some order to where things were placed. Some of the sections belong to different people so definitely make your way around the entire store. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly. I could spend hours here, but we had other things on our agenda so we window shopped for a bit, but will eventually be back to purchase some items.

This vintage market is a total treasure trove!…read more There is no better cure for the Sunday scaries then perusing trinkets with your besties in the South End. This market was stacked with jewelry, prints, clothing, cameras, vinyls, and so much more. The layout is a little overwhelming and hard to navigate with large influxes of shoppers, however, it does force you to stay put a bit and do a bit more digging in sections. The staff was super friendly, especially the gentlemen who checked me out. I ended up going with this $10 Charlie Brown coloring book page from the 60s which is a great deal!

As others have said, it's a little on the small side, and some items are a little pricey, but…read morebeyond that...great experience. Fav part was how friendly and helpful vendors were. I def found some cool stuff, they have a little bit of everything from vintage clothes, handmade items, food, and antiques. I also love the location and that it's open almost every Sunday.

There was some good stuff here, and I enjoyed walking around the booths. The fresh vegetables and…read morefruit were a big draw and I munched on blueberries while I looked around. The booths were a good variety of items, one carrying plants, couple with furniture, couple with clothes, couple with trinkets. Parking was easy. My only complaint is that it was rather small. There was about 15 booths, so we made our way through pretty quickly.

Finally checked out this spot after wanting to come for a long time. They have 5 floors of antiques…read morebelonging to many different vendors, so each one you walk through has its own style and character. You could spend hours here. They have everything, clothes, decorations, kitchenware, large furniture--basically anything and everything. There's elevators and they do have a parking lot although parking was tight and crowded. But it is also accessible by Lechmere station. We found some cool paintings and a decorative dish. I would come back here! You can pay by card and the workers were friendly. Some things were pricey but some reasonable, it depends on the booth you were purchasing from.

Pretty unique place. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I came by…read morehere last Saturday afternoon, basically on the recommendation of my Lord and Savior Reddit as an indoor activity we could do before the Celtics game later in the evening. My chum is a big shopper and I like wandering around in life trying to find random objects to emotionally imprint on, so it was a good match. I was also impressed by the idea of five entire floors dedicated to this, which we didn't even come close to completely exploring. The negatives were minimal but significant - the market was insanely crowded, especially on the first floor, and it was teeming with Gen Zers holding out their phones, presumably ecstatic that they'd found juicy TikTok content for their cottagecore fans or whatever. It was a lot and difficult to navigate; we had to pause a lot to make our way through, though it wasn't quite as bad on the other floors. And I'm not sure there's a solution to it; what are you going to do, have a quota for the number of people in the building at a given time? That would just involve bottlenecking and customers standing outside in the cold. So just make sure you're caffeinated and mentally prepared for people. I grew up with a mother who spiritually lived in Jane Austen novels so antique shops were a way of life. They're not known for their minimalist interiors but this was a ton of stuff by any measure. I don't think I've seen this amount of clutter in a space that didn't give off massive hoarder vibes. And it sort of had themes; there were alcoves or little areas divvied off that were, say, more nautical items, or more outdoorsy forest items. I can't even imagine how they managed to even quasi-successfully organize this kind of inventory but it definitely helps a little. My chum knows my taste, or lack thereof, and located a masterpiece (attached) which will be displayed prominently in my kitchen. The quirky artwork was abundant, to say the least. She also spied a magnificent Saturday Evening Post with my BFF Nixon on the cover, which I will be framing shortly and adding to the fray as well. If you don't spend a solid 45 minutes in here and not find a few choice treasures to bring home, that's on you. I was also impressed that they had easy-to-find restroom facilities on every floor (or close to it), right by the staircases. Not only were they convenient bathroom options, but they worked well as de facto changing rooms (which my chum took advantage of when she encountered a wild flapper dress on one of the higher floors). There were a few employees roaming around for both assistance and I imagine, sadly, to minimize potential shoplifting but it didn't seem overly egregious and everyone I encountered first hand or second hand was very friendly. One of the highlights of the trip for sure - political bovine posters are hard to come by.

We made our way over to Quincy Market to take a look around and were pleasantly surprised by both…read morethe size of the marketplace and the incredible variety of shops and restaurants contained within it. If you're hungry, this place has just about everything imaginable. Whether you're in the mood for a classic Boston "Lobstah" roll, clam chowder, fresh seafood, Asian noodles, pastries, sandwiches or something sweet, there is no shortage of options to satisfy almost any craving. One of the things we really enjoyed was the large central seating area, which is perfect for sitting down with lunch, relaxing for a while, or simply people watching as the crowds move through the market. Yes, it is certainly a tourist destination, but it never felt overly artificial or forced. In fact, judging by the steady flow of people coming and going, I suspect plenty of locals still stop by regularly as well. If you're visiting Boston, Quincy Market is absolutely worth adding to your list of places to explore.

The Faneuil Hall Marketplace is home to Quincy Market, the largest and oldest food hall in the…read morecountry! This historic 19th-century, Greek Revival-style marketplace, renowned for its massive food hall (the Colonnade) with over 25+ local vendors, central location on the Freedom Trail, and lively street performances. As we walked along the central aisle, we could see great food choices on either side. Asian, Mexican, Seafood, desserts, Greek, Italian, etc... Next time you are in the area, stop by and enjoy some really good food at reasonable prices.

Pretty sure I met the owner when I visited, super nice dude! Also the largest selection of VHS…read moretapes I've seen in a while, at good prices! Absolutely recommend this place, especially if you're looking for tapes.

Such a fun and funky shop and LOVE that they were open on a Monday as it's the only day I had to…read morePoke around! Great vibe and music and Pete was such a pleasure and shared great info!

First time to Boston Public Market I usually go to Quincy Market when I'm in town, but it was…read morecloser to my hotel so I decided to have lunch here. It's a bit smaller than Quincy, but still had a lot of great shops. I ended up having tamales from Mr Tamole and Noodle lab. Bathrooms were clean and there was sufficient seating area.

Great market! There are so many vendors of so many types of things for sale. From jewelry to home…read moredecor, coffee to cheese. On Saturdays, the farmer's market happens on the street right outside of the public market so you can purchase fresh produce at great prices ($0.99 for a pint of raspberries!!) However things don't stay open late so it's more of a place to visit during lunch. Also, prices for food are a bit on the higher end. A fun stop to buy some goodies and have a look around at what local vendors have to offer.

We had a wonderful First Friday evening in the SoWa district and I wish that we had more time as…read morestores & studios wrapped up fairly early in my opinion. It was so nice to spend time in our son's friends studio and see how the artist created his works, displayed them and greeted all of the visitors. Each studio was unique and impressive. This visit was 10/3, but I am eager to return again in the early spring to explore further. I will say, while most artists and shop people were friendly, a few were a bit standoffish. Maybe it is exhausting hosting so many people who are flowing through all day & evening. I loved the whole concept !

I came here for an evening and was blown away by the amount of raw talent in our city. I checked…read moreout 2 full floors but was unable to see everything because there were so many studios to see. This is a really special piece of Boston, and it almost feels magical to witness so many creative minds in the same building. It's worth your time to check it out. Apparently they also have a parking lot filled with food trucks so it's a perfect date, romantic or with friends.

This is an exciting new area in Central Square. Starlight's motto is "a parking lot for cars…read moretransformed into a place for people." I came by to buy groceries from H-Mart but instead was surprised to see a bustling new area with pop-up stores and live singing. It looked like there were a lot of local artists selling purses, clothing, and small crafts. While there weren't that many vendors on a Saturday afternoon (maybe five to seven), I was happy to see that plenty of customers were walking around and enjoying the music. I think Starlight has a lot of potential. I'm excited to see how the Central Square Farmers Market is incorporated into this space and whether this'll continue into the winter.

This is a great use of space! Having artful, social community gatherings is such a tremendously…read morebetter use of space than having this be a parking lot. I am so happy that this venue was created at just the right time, when more people needed a good outdoor space to hold events. The venue is really beautiful and well put together, and Michael and his wife do a great job with it.

This thrift store has a little bit of everything you could possibly think of from an extensive…read morecollection of clothing, shoes, books, as well as some household items, frames, plates, cups, self-care items like lotions and soaps (some of which could make nice gifts), games, puzzles, and more. Their pricing is also very reasonable, for instance, a leather jacket in great condition was only $12 and a nice set of hand creams was $5. I'd definitely come back to spend more time to look through all the clothing.

Borderline rude staff. No return policy. Lower quality and fewer goods (not including clothes) than…read morewhen More Than Words took it over. The aforementioned borderline rude staff makes it a less essential shopping place for me, though.

What a gem of a store!…read more It's a very curated vintage store. They have a really great collection of jewelry. I was particularly impressed with their ring selection. I have made two separate purchases so far and intend to come back again! Everything is super charming, like the drawer of "little guys" (photos attached!) For in store events they have a DJ playing records, you can shop, listen to music, and purchase a beverage to enjoy while you shop. The staff really care about what they do and it shows in the details.

As someone who really tries to buy second hand, even when on Newbury in the face of hot&new…read moreclothes, Vivant makes it super easy! Their selection is great, their staff is friendly, and the store lay-out is super logical. I ended up grabbing something from their jewelry selection--def worth a visit!