I love coming to kawaii gifts to look at all the little trinkets and nic nacs. Some of the things…read moreare a little pricey but they have tons of good stuff. I personally love the minions in disguise mystery boxes.

My first trip was July 2024 for my bday, and I fell in love with this place! Super friendly…read moreworkers, lots of figures, keychains, kpop albums, etc. and not crazy expensive like a lot of kpop/japanese merchandise stores. They also host a lot of pop-ups for kpop album drops, which is super amazing. I've become pretty good friends with one of the workers, and I can say this is such a great store for anyone into kpop, Japanese shows, figures, stationary, etc

Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit retail store that sells fair-trade merchandise from artisans…read morein dozens of countries. The store's website says that the staff are volunteers. I recently shopped in this store, and I felt pleased with the assortment of home decor (e.g., blankets), kitchenware (e.g., bowls, kettles, and mugs), hygiene products (e.g., soaps), clothing (e.g., dresses, robes, hats, gloves, scarves, and socks), accessories (e.g., necklaces, handbags), Christmas gifts (e.g., ornaments, nativity scenes, and stockings), foods (e.g., coffees), and more. I thought that the prices were reasonable for the quality. I found many things that I liked, and I feel good knowing that I can support artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. If you cannot shop in person at this store, then you may instead shop on their website.

I always feel good when I shop here, due to their reputation and business practices. The items are…read morebeautiful in addition. This time, we were looking for Christmas ornaments as gifts for a group. We found 26 in a variety of styles and prices and ended up choosing colorful animals, stars, and angels out of paper. The friendly staff person individually wrapped them for safe travel! Street parking.

Endless fun. Limitless gift ideas. If you leave empty…read morehanded, you may have bigger issues to solve. Kara Unlimited is like a deep dive into a creatives mind. Books. Cards. Posters. Bookmarks. Stickers. Trinkets. Gizmos. Gadgets. Whozits. Whatzits. You could spend hours in here looking at all of the creativity, humor, and the immaculately curated whimsical elegance of everything in between. Local artists. Small businesses. Fresh brands. Major franchises. And everything in between. Yeah, you could be a jagoff and scan everything and possibly find a cheaper price by $0.50 on Amazon... but didn't you just fill enjoy the curation of this store to the value of that $0.50. Somehow even with tight aisles and every nook and cranny accounted for... the employees keep this all perfectly organized. If you are in Shadyside, you'd be a fool to not take a lap through here.

I love this spot! There is so much cool stuff here--not just books. Keychains, pins, magnets,…read moresocks... all kinds of small goodies and gifts. The selection of books is just right and I seem to always find something for me and for whomever it is I'm shopping, from the book lover to the cat lady to the political friend. Kards Unlimited is a safe space for everybody. I am so grateful for their messaging. They also feature local makers and artists, which is a plus! Honestly, it's one of the best spots in the city with so much to look at and discover.

This is a great neighborhood business with a large variety of beautiful items and friendly staff…read moretoo, 10/10 would recommend always a treat (=

Wonderful personal shop. I bought my sister a gift certificate over the phone from the owner and…read moreshe loved her handcrafted lamp!

Oof it's a shame this store has poor customer service/no service because the merchandise is unique…read moreand wonderful. Spent 10 minutes browsing the store asking questions about items I was interested in just to get short cold responses.

Charles is amazing. I ordered a Lee sectional from Pen Hollow. Lee was…read morea little slow on delivery, but he was on top of it the entire time. It arrived and is beautiful. Thanks Charles for all your patience and assistance. I added a photo with the pillows I added, but you can see it's a great sectional and super comfortable.

I absolutely love this store! It's the quintessential Knick knack and gift store. I love the random…read morethings I come out with that I didn't know I needed, from funky bok choy earrings to art prints and mugs. Definitely a great place to find a gift and your Pittsburgh merch! Prices range from low to high too depending on what you get, but overall, I love supporting a local business and the staff is always friendly!

Cute little shop. Lots of little things like pins, ornaments, candles and stickers. A lot to look…read moreat. I was hoping for more Pittsburgh stuff but wasnt impressed by their selection, actually almost boutique. But they did open my eyes to Yingzilla! Appreciated my visit but left empty handed.

BEST Pasta Fagoli!!!! I haven't tasted it this good for 20 years since Great Granma from Sorrento…read moremade it! Found this hidden gem during Bloomfield's Italian Days and I bought quite the variety of Italian Homemade cookies that remind you of the Wedding Cookie Tables. Excellent store!!

Found this place living at children's hospital, everyday I just wanted to leave and go here. Never…read moreknew what the menu would be like you would just have to go and see for yourself. Something new always. My husband swears they have the best wedding soup hands down. Im completely obsessed with the carrot cake and I will never be able to go or get it anywhere else. Best carrot cake ever! The staff and owner are super friendly and very easy to talk to. Need a laugh they chuckle and make the day a little brighter. I wish this place was a little closer to home we have Maria's dinner every other night. We will definitely be back and can't thank you all enough for everything the last few weeks. Oh and the pasta spaghetti so good with the meatballs. I just want this place every day. Maria your a gem we love the babies Italian meatball Bib- Sam & Day.

I mean it's ok here. They sell all sorts of stuff like Vera Bradley…read more It's not my style but I know some who would like the things they carry. I'm not sure that I'd come here to purchase though because they are a little expensive and I've seen the same products and brands elsewhere for lower prices.

You screwed up and forgot you had to celebrate so&so for their graduation/birthday/whatever and…read moreyou're stuck in Oakland. Have no fear, Maggie & Stella's is here to offer you kitchen trinkets, quilty bags, and costume jewelry to save your face. If the demographic you are shopping for is an old woman, a young woman with old lady taste, or a 40 year old woman who REALLY enjoys wine, you will easily find something that will please any of those groups. If you are shopping for someone else, it will be painfully obvious that you just picked something up here because it was close. Hopefully they will just appreciate your lack of forethought and not gift-shame you. You're better off finding a gift/card/other waste of money in the University Store (formerly bookstore).

Glassworks has been a Shadyside institution for longer than I care to remember. There's a reason…read morewhy it has outlasted so many others. I believe it's due to the discerning eye of its owner and manager, Aileen. She has exquisite taste and an equally strong sense of customer service. Glassworks remains a jewel box of a merchandise selection that is without equal in metro Pittsburgh. It's only true competitor was the Gift Department at Saks. Since Saks abandoned Pittsburgh in 2012 Glassworks has remained the only source for some of the premier names in gifts --- Hermes, Baccarat, Christofle and Bernardaud. Check it out and shop local!

From the owner: Welcome to Glassworks gift shop located in the heart of Pittsburgh in the Shadyside business…read moredistrict. Glassworks is locally owned and operated, specializing in modern and classic gifts for every occasion, with an emphasis on tabletop items. We offer an extensive Gift registry as well as a complete line of corporate gifts and awards. So whether you're shopping for new glassware or dinnerware items for the home or searching for the perfect wedding gift, at Glassworks we have it all. Cheeks, a lingerie store, is located right up the stairs in the middle of Glassworks. Our knowledgeable staff is here to give you a personal shopper experience, help you find the perfect tabletop item, or help future brides set up a registry. We can coordinate a registry for you or our convenient website allows customers to set up a registry for any occasion, such as weddings or even a baby shower. Popular items such as flatware, serving bowls, and wide array of glassware from popular brands such as Mackenzie-Childs, Juliska, and Michael Aram make beautiful wedding gifts.

Really great stuff. Very friendly. I was a bit surprised by the items that she didn't take however…read more I saw equal items on the racks. I may return to shop, but I really couldn't gage her buying requirements.

This consignment shop has been on my radar for some time as I pass it in my way to work. I finally…read morehad the opportunity to stop in after a hair appointment nearby in Regent Square. Let me describe my experience as a first timer. You gain entry via ringing a doorbell. Ok. I can do that. Upon being buzzed in, I enter. The only one working there is in the very back of the store. No greeting. Note I am the only customer. I look around and walk further into the store and finally I initiate a greeting to which they respond. I look around. Prices for pieces I browse tend to be between 20 and 24 dollars, fair enough for consignment stores. Quality seems good. There are an assortment of women's clothing and shoes and jewelry. I just don't see anything this particular trip to purchase. Fair enough. As I prepare to leave I thank the worker and leave. The main thing I want to point out and why 3 stars vs. more is the lack of warmth from staff. Not Customer Service friendly, not inviting. I initiated any and all greetings. This worker made no attempt to make me feel welcome or even try to make visual contact, much less get a customer who would return. This ain't the only consignment shop in Pittsburgh.. .