I was really happy when Ocean State moved here, they always have awesome deals on snacks and other…read moreproducts. The qorkers are always really patient and kind, if you need something, they're eager to help. They also keep the place clean and orderly too. Ps They carry my fav Nantucket Crisps so thats a bonus!

Time for another quick Look at one of our favorite stores, Ocean State Job Lot in Litchfield. Yes,…read moreit can be a quirky visit -- some of the stock can vary pretty wildly from week to week -- so you can't be certain that what you bought a few weeks ago is still around. But there are a lot of items you can reasonably depend on finding whenever you arrive, and we have to say that overall the quality of the items is high. (And when it isn't, we've found management is cheerfully quick to supply an apology and a swap or refund.) But speaking of management: This store has had some darned good ones. And one of the very best has just returned: Paul. He is smart, store savvy, wonderfully outgoing with customers and from what we hear a favorite with employees because he is genuinely caring. And helping him now is Tyrone, who is another top-flight manager. Together they make a great team and ensure that customers always feel they matter. We've visited other JL stores but not one, no matter size, can match this one.

Great selection and options for frames. Work product is top shelf, timely and simply 'perfect' for…read moreyour treasured art or photos.

Very professional, and knowledgeable. Excellent vast variety of frames to pick from. Makes the…read morechain store selection look like amateurs

Wow-this place is fantastic. Better selection than any large retailer, personalized and thoughtful…read moreattention to your budget and taste, and timely framing. Plus-it's in a hidden gem of Hartford-an electric mix of shops inside old warehouses. A bakery, vintage shops, home design and landscaping, photography studios. Absolutely amazing staff in a tasteful setting. Places like this will move Hartford forward. Get your art framed here!!

Called up a top rated frame shop listed here on Yelp to replace broken glass in one of my…read morepaintings. Was quoted $368 just to replace glass. So I called up Custom frame Depot! Very nice professional lady quoted me $163! Saving $200 made my day, week! Highly recommend, professionals ! Thanks

Great selection for all your hardware needs. Staff is attentive and very helpful! I go to Ed's…read morefirst before the big box stores because the personalized service has so much value. I never leave without what I stopped in for and usually some additional helpful ideas of how to finish the project I was looking to complete! A must stop for the do it yourselfer!

Ed's Hardware is a Naugy treasure! Customer is exceptiona and product pricing excellent. Bob,…read moreTracey and the others are always committed to reall helping. I can't say enough about Ed's!!

ORIGIN: Bantam Tileworks was founded in 2005 by Darin…read moreRonning and Travis Messinger. LOCATION: The studio/shop is located on a corner of Bantam's main thoroughfare -- Route 202. CONCEPT: The studio/shop produces handmade, custom-glazed tiles and tableware. EXPERIENCE: Walking into the shop I was warmly greeted by one of the employees, who also encouraged me to visit the studio in the back where two co-workers were painting glaze on tiles while chatting. Photo-taking was approved. Custom tiles can be intimidating as the cost is much higher than Home Depot, however the support and guidance from employees deflates much of this worry. The process of glazing, and color variations that result, were patiently explained to me. I was encouraged to take tile color sample at home, with no need to return, in order to see how the colors would appear in the intended setting. Depending on budget, a single decorative tile to a room wrapped in tile is given the same levels of care and guidance. As I browsed another customer was selecting glaze for some tableware. Glazed mugs are an inexpensive way to bring the beautiful colors into a home, with a cost of $15 to $20 each. TIPS: Contact information for expert tile installers who have experience with Bantam Tileworks are provided.

The work from Bantam is excellent at very reasonable prices. Will definitely visit again!read more

Top notch quality. Fixed up old ratty art so it would be…read moreframeable. I had years of framing to be done. Was given a generous bulk discount. Couldn't ask for more.

Another great project completed from Dmitri and team. The Jaws piece is amazing. He and team also…read morecompleted a fantastic Goodfellas shadowbox. I look forward to future projects with Middletown Framing!

Cool service. Nice and leveled prices. Decent computers. Awesome shop. Variety of good computer…read moreknowledge.

Great experience! I highly recommend. Honest and kind. Purchased a refurbished lap top and I am…read morevery happy with it.

Clean, easy to navigate, and relatively tame shoppers. This place is like an Ikea for food…read more For those who don't shop at Costco regularly (myself) this is quite dystopian. Cold industrial lighting highlights towers upon towers of consumer goods, neatly packaged and smelling of plastic. The building itself could house what feels like the entirety of West Hartford. Security is present, multiple times we were checked for our Costco card. The deals are good, not exceptional. Example: dyson supersonic is the same price on Dyson.com, and has far more colors. Nonetheless the place is fun with ample food and close, organized parking.

This is a very good Costco. There is a lot of parking. The service was good. They have a lot of…read moreselection.