Cute store for Philly-themed gifts or to pick up a card. Bodie, across the street, is a similar…read moregift shop, but I've found the service at Ali's to be a bit better. A little pricey, but cute selection and clearly split between adult gifts and children gifts

Ali's Wagon is named in loving tribute to the owners friend, Allison Wenger, who passed before the…read morestore opened. According to their webside Allison loved children and loved helping young families by providing things both needed, and sometimes just wanted, to make life a little bit sweeter. The owners of the store hope Ali's Wagon is an honor to her legacy. This woman owned shop has everything you may need when personal or gift shopping.  Whether you are looking for a Philadelphia souvenir or are a local and in need of a unique everyday item, Ali's Wagon has you covered.  From back to school items like lunch box's, pet gifts like toys, stickers of local places like City Hall, or even an oven mitt that says "bitches get things done", this shop has it all.  I'm glad I stopped in to look around because this store is down right adorable.

Awesome. The manager was super friendly, I loved the dice, and I can't wait to play a game in that…read moreamazing room!

Owner Brandon runs things with charm and genuine nerd cred. The space isn't just for bougie…read moresessions, it's a hangout spot for hardcore mini‑painters, lore nerds, and even kids enrolled in D&D basics classes ("Sparrows Guild") for ages 9-13 Runehammer is the kind of place where your inner dragon awakens and wants to spend money on dice, books, and tabletop shenanigans. If you're itching for immersive RPG sessions, live it up like you're storming a keep. And if you don't like secret bookcases... well, maybe it's just not your kind of quest.

This place is huge in comparison to a lot of the other nerdy type stores I've been to. And, unlike…read moreother nerdy type stores, this one is well lit, with plenty of huge windows up front, and clean floors and empty tables with chairs for people to hump in and play together. They have a game library where you can do an all-you-can-play for $5 a head, and there's plenty of space to play it! They also have community days where you can borrow the games for free! If you're here shopping for the game nerd in your life, and you can't quite afford a full on game, they have little enamel pins and stickers and such that will be a nice little small gift for your gaming friend, while not breaking the budget. I liked that the stickers were made by a local artist, whose name was on the board where they were displayed. At $4 each for a vinyl sticker, I'd say it was a pretty decent buy for something that supports a local artist. And yes, you could buy similar themed stickers at online retailers, but those are generally a bunch of stolen art work slapped onto sticker paper and sold, or a bunch of AI garbage. These stickers looked like they'd been made by the person who was putting their name on them. They also have a private D&D type game room that you can rent to play your more involved pen and paper RPG's in. It's got a table, some chairs, and a door that closes so that you can have your privacy. We went in on a Saturday, and the place was absolutely jumping. People playing card games (Magic The Gathering I think was prominent), board games, or just having snacks and hanging out. This place is a cool spot to check out if you want the company of other gaming types without having to go spend a fortune on drinking.

Nice game shop with different options depending on what you are looking for. I recommend going if…read moreyou are in the area.

This shop opened around 1997 when I still lived in the neighborhood. I've bought countless gifts…read morehere over the years. These are usually locally sourced from artists. Jewelry, glass, vases, ornaments and more. Fairly priced and a knowledgeable owner.

This has got to be one of, if not the coolest and most unique gift stores around! This place is…read morealso known for their Christmas window and entire store display as the store owners (long time gay couple) go all out with hanging decorations literally everywhere! They literally have thousands of different ornaments in all different kind of shapes and sizes! Also, a big attraction at that time of year would be the famous Merman and what they look like this year lol

Interesting selection of Philadelphia themed crafty gift items, in a block or two laden with local…read morethemed gift shops. What caught my eye was the soft pretzel pillow in the window... although not compelling enough for me at $45. That being said, I'm not in the market now for a Philly gift or a pillow! If you are, likely one of the places to stop by Philadelphia Independents to check out their selection.

I can never pass up a gift shop, especially one that is interwoven with local makers and art. This…read moreshop had a wide variety of Philadelphia-themed jawn (if you will) to commemorate your time in the city. Ranging from baby clothes to candles and stationary, they had it all. I loved being able to purchase locally made goodies for my loved ones back home.

This place is on the Main Street. It has a great selection of souvenirs. It's a small place store…read moreso a lot of people at one time can't go in at 1 time. The prices are good prices to me for a souvenirs store.

That step/bump at the entrance is a doozy. I hit it at full force in my motorized chair and slid…read moresideways and got stuck. Way to make an entrance and looking like a crazy person!! All that for a Philly sticker for our van. I wasn't comfortable leaving the store facing forward, fearing that I would tip too much, so I left backward. The door is just wide enough to accommodate my chair, barely. I hit the doorframe because I couldn't line it up exactly. Since I was driving in reverse. I imagine this entrance would be a huge obstacle for anyone using a manual chair. We walked for blocks without finding an open souvenir shop, so we made the best of it. At least they had at least half a dozen stickers to choose from. Most of your basic tourist collectibles are available: shotglasses, postcards, magnets. It's a small shop, but I bet they have what you want to proclaim your love of Philadelphia.

This is the cutest place ever!!!…read more The staff is so friendly, and the store is so well laid out. When you come into the location, we were warmly greeted, we did come in late and we were advised that it was short time frame and may not allow time for completion. My daughter really wanted to do this excursion so we put peddle to the meddle and we powered through lol! We were able to get our cases done and they were amazing and we love them !!! We had so many options and everything we wanted or thought of was there all sorts of colors, charms and plethora of options! I think the price point was excellent for the experience and cannot wait to return! I loved it and so did my daughter !!

I visited Deko Deko DIY in Philadelphia after seeing their grand opening video months ago. I've…read morebeen wanting to go but it never panned out, and I find this location to be more convenient than the center city one. I finally went with my niece, and we had the best creative, affordable day out. PARKING Free and easy, even on a Saturday. We walked in without a reservation and still got our own table. The parking lot was busy, but there is restaurants and an HMart in the plaza. Deko Deko wasn't that busy compared to what the parking made it seem to be. The parking lot is ehh, the location could be better considering it's North Philly, but it's better than center city so I'm not complaining. PRICE Everything is priced by item, not time or size, which makes budgeting simple. My jewelry box was $30 and it came with two cream colors of my choice and unlimited charms (yes, really). Full pricing is listed online, which I really appreciated. EXPERIENCE The space is bright, clean, and beginner-friendly. Ye, one of the staff, was incredibly helpful! He walked us through everything and even gave tips to keep it manageable for someone who is completely new to this. I went with a pink jewelry box and ended up spending about 3 hours on it. I loved every minute of my time. My niece made two phone cases in the same time frame. They supply everything you need and wrap up your piece for a 5-day cure time before you can use it. There's also a small shop, photo booth, and adorable photo wall you'll want to take pics at. TIPS - No reservation needed unless you're with a large group - Great for all ages! Super kid and beginner-friendly - You can bring your own item to decorate but pricing may vary - Photo ops, snacks nearby (H Mart), and an easy walk-in experience OVERALL This is such a gem if you're looking for affordable indoor fun in Philly. Whether you're trying to beat the heat and still want something to do, or go in the winter time. This is a great time! It's relaxing, well-organized, and genuinely joyful. I'm already planning to go back. There was one thing that threw me off. A woman, who wasn't a staff member, wandered in, walked around the crafting tables, and started asking questions directly to me and my niece. It felt a bit invasive, especially because she clearly wasn't part of the experience. I wish staff had stepped in to set clearer boundaries for walk-ins as I'd never just assume I can wander around a studio. For me it's a respect thing.

This store only sells jewelry. The spiritual aspect has been gone for years. They have a few little…read more"new age" gift items & are lovely people but they seem to concentrate on making some kind of individualized jewelry. Having lived in NYC & Northern CA - it is quite unusual to be in a city that has only Garland of Letters as an inspirational store. Philadelphia has the nicest people in the world but are clueless with regard to Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Sikhism etc. Lacks intellectual, interfaith stimulus! Even Santa Fe, NM has more diversity.

I am a sucker for pink, girlie, and unique! I've been wanting to visit the Ritual Shoppe for some…read moretime and finally stopped in and was not disappointed! Also, this lovely boutique is woman-owned and I love their branding. First, the decor is everything and I wanted everything! I went in a few mins before they closed on a beautiful Sunday evening. The young lady that worked there was very attentive and answered all my crazy questions. I met the owner (I did not know it was her at the time; so down-to-earth and sweet). My experience here was really nice. Ritual Shoppe has mystical items, apothecary (also pink LOL), beautiful fine jewelry, etc. I am definitely looking forward to visiting again and spending more time looking at more of what the shop offers.