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Poet and the Bench

4.6 (22 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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I have bought a number of pieces made by the jeweler, Jeffrey who's studio is in the back of the shop.

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I found their items really cute and unique, which makes this even more disappointing…read more Unfortunately, the staff was very rude and unwelcoming during my visit. One of the women working there made us especially uncomfortable--she kept following us around and watching us as if we were stealing. There was no smile, no greeting, and overall just a very unfriendly atmosphere. When I mentioned at the end that a more welcoming attitude toward customers would go a long way, she seemed completely indifferent. Update: The experience got worse--the staff didn't even bother to properly wrap a candle, and by the time I got home, it was already broken. After reading other reviews on Yelp, I realized this doesn't seem like a one-off situation. Many others have had similar experiences, which makes it seem like this kind of unwelcoming behavior is a pattern.

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