I initially went to Book Culture to browse the selection of interesting books and knick knockdown…read morethat they have. I ended up picking up a card that I found to be cute and not found any where else. My purchase was processed fairly quickly. The store itself is fairly compact but has a lot of different items.

I went to this location recently to get a book and I had done my research and I knew that they had…read morethe one that I wanted. It wasn't particularly busy since it was the middle of the day and most people were in class or at work. I went to the second floor and asked where the particular book was located and the person at the help desk told me it was under Fiction and the letter W. I also noticed that they had some used copies of books since it is for Columbia. I paid for my copy (which was @ $20) and went home. I hadn't been to this location but I will in the future since it is open at 9:00 every day except the weekend which is when they open at 10:00.

An adorable, interesting, kind store. Great for presents…read more We stop by weekly to browse.

it's unfortunate bc i liked going to this place, but the service from the owner is horrible. gave…read moreher a few chances, but no more. she refused to wrap my purchase (1 piece), but was fine wrapping for the person before me and after me. seemed discriminatory. i won't be frequenting them again. the wrapping made the totally overpriced items tolerable. good luck with the high rent and surviving the neighborhood with your kind of attitude.

This is one of my favorite places to visit in Harlem! I became familiar a few years ago because my…read morefamily lived right around the corner. The owners are really cool and carefully curate their offerings. NiLu is one of the few places I venture out to visit alone because I enjoy taking my time checking out the products. They offer artworks, beautiful coffee table books, premium Harlem candles, puzzles, journals, board games, fragrances, greeting cards, and so much more that celebrate the culture. Stock is limited by design so if you find something you want, purchase immediately!!! I want the Harlem version of Monopoly but they're sold out every time I pop in. Service is always on point too.i encourage you to check them out. I often go in looking for gifts for others but leave with items for myself.

From the minute we walked in we were welcomed. Katrina gave us some recommendations for other…read moreexhibitions. Great prices & a lot of unique items to choose from. When in Harlem, you must stop here.

As another reviewer has said, this shop owner doesn't stand behind what they sell…read more Purchased a product from their website. Reviewed the return policy ahead of time, because you know, it's 2026 and customer service is paramount when ordering expensive things online. However the item delivered was not of the "custom" quality described on the website. As a matter of fact, the item pattern matched the images on the website to a T... so clearly not custom. Not only was it not custom, the design printout was of low quality and looked cheap. When an item is not custom and of low quality, it doesn't warrant a custom price tag. I engaged owner for a return within 10 days of delivery, which is outlined as their return policy, and they gave me a weak excuse "we are a small shop" as if to imply that I was rude to ask for a return and hurt a small business. After two email exchange, the owner stopped responding to my emails. Suffice to say, don't buy their beautiful looking lazy susans. They are overpriced, not custom, and are low quality. Not worth a $325 price tag. Avoid this shop and owner. They don't deserve your business.

Actually some of the rudest employees I've ever encountered at a store. I recently moved to UWS and…read morehave been trying to intentionally decorate my apartment. I was walking by and the window of the storefront caught my eye so I stopped in. As I was looking around I picked up a soft decorative box with a cool looking animal print that holds a deck of cards. While I was looking at this box I was reprimanded by an employee to "look with my eyes and not my hands." I'm sorry but if I'm going to buy a $300+ box of cards, I'm going to open it up to see what the inside looks like???? Oh my god. Someone else in the store under their breath muttered "tight ship around here" and we all left within 30 seconds.

Ambiance: cute small antique shop and there's a long line! They are known for their unique…read moreornaments. Service: a cute couple runs it! Food $$: it is pretty expensive but a lot of people say it is worth it Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: Very cute antique shop and get ready to wait! You are in line as you look around the antique shop!

Incredibly charming store where you can find gifts for anyone, including yourself. I wanted…read moreabsolutely everything I saw--how charming can one tiny shop be? All the glass ornaments, all the tiny trinkets that you don't know you needed! So much delight all around! Can spend hours browsing and still not be bored.

Utsuwa always has the most gorgeous arrangements and displays! I loved their store in San Francisco…read moreand wanted to visit them after their move to New York. This location is amazing (close to Central Park) and brings the same feelings of calmness and warmth. They have potted plants, lots of air plants, premade terrariums and supplies, and even new tiny moss terrariums that are the cutest things ever. Hiro is as kind and helpful as always - I observed him giving good plant recommendations to other customers. This shop is a treasure and I miss it dearly, but I'm always happy when I get to step inside this haven.

I absolutely LOVE this adorable little shop! Their artisitry in creating original plant designs is…read morequite impressive. I have quite a few beatiful creations from this talented Japanese couple and am going back today in search of more. What a great addition to the UWS!

Gold Leaf Stationers on Amsterdam between 89/90 has FANTASTIC kids' board games, toys, stickers,…read moreactivity books, craft kits, crafting supplies, art supplies, etc etc...l've always been a fan and bought journals and art stuff there for years, but when went in last week, they'd upped their kids stuff game a shocking amount (and it had always been good). Really good brands and things you don't see often around here. I miss West Side Kids dearly but this selection (while not entirely the same stuff) came very close. It would be such a good place to go for gifting or assembling little favor bags or a rainy day activity etc. They also have adult planners, greeting cards, serious real art and crafting supplies for adults, adult board and card games, and lots of little cute gifts for adults. Of course massive bonus points for being truly local with the same people/owner working there for years and years! We need to keep the local gems in business now more than ever! I was so dazzled that I was moved to pass on the recommendation!

Incredible depth of choices, all quality. Warm, polite knowledgeable staff. Glad to see a…read moreneighborhood store survive on the Upper West Side.

Unique artisan jewelry. Some fine jewelry pieces, but mostly costume baubles…read more Sort of like being in an art gallery. Something for every price point. Staff was great. No pressure sales.

The Best Gift shop on the UWS of Manhattan! They have the most beautiful unique gifts. We purchased…read morethe most beautiful pieces of Selenite stone, beautifully wrapped in brass wire. We purchased 4 pieces as gifts. We are waiting for the double Selenite pieces to come in. The candle selections are amazing. The jewelry pieces are all one of a kind . The owner, Ruth is one of the nicest people you will meet, a small local store with many treasures. You must take a peek in, you will be pleasantly surprised. My daughter lives down the block, so we frequent shoppers. Today I needed White Tapered Candles, checked a few chain stores, PB, WS, no luck, BUT remembered seeing stick candles in the shop, of course they had just what I needed. Let me know what you find!

Lots of neat trinkets that seem apt for Christmas season. I think they did a good job of finding…read morethe things in the museum that would make good gifts.

Really great gift ideas, conversation pieces & coffee table books! I aspire to be fancy enough to…read moreshop here more often but until then my kids look adorable in their "black is beautiful" tshirts.

Changed a lot! The whole store has been reorganized over the past year. The magazines are no longer…read morein the front when you walk in. They are in the middle and more expensive than ever. There are now a whole section dedicated to blind boxes.... Bought one and was super disappointed at the quality. The front desk allowed me to return it for a replacement. Excellent service!

I've stopped by Kinokuniya Bookstore a few times, usually when I'm already in the Mitsuwa plaza,…read moreand it's a nice place to browse if you're in the area. That said, compared to their Manhattan location, this store feels noticeably smaller, especially when it comes to stationery, gifts, and anime merchandise. That part surprised me a bit since you'd expect more space in New Jersey, but the selection here is definitely more limited. They still carry a solid mix of manga and Japanese books, and some fun stationery and collectibles, so it's not like you'll leave empty-handed. It's clean, well-organized, and easy to spend some time wandering through. Overall, it's a convenient stop if you're already nearby and want to browse or pick up something small. But if I'm specifically planning a stationery or anime shopping trip, I'd go out of my way for the Manhattan location instead. Good for a casual visit, just not my first choice for a dedicated stationery run.