Yours Truly is a cute, quaint, well-organized and well-stocked stationary store in Brooklyn. While…read moreon a trip to New York I popped in looking for some New York-based gift ideas for my sister. The woman behind the counter was very helpful in trying to assist me with finding something, and she even suggested some other stationary stores in the area too. I could tell she really cared about my shopping experience, and she was very knowledgeable. Well, despite her recommendations, I returned to Yours Truly days later and purchased some things from there. It just had more of what I was looking for, and I was more than happy to give the woman the business. Overall, it's a great stationary store to check out whilst in Brooklyn!

Cute, odd little shop. I guess I read it as more of a gift shop, whereas it is much more a…read morestationery store with greeting cards and some gift-ish or gift-adjacent ephemera. Their heaviest area of product seems to be greeting cards and wrapping paper along with pens, paper, post-its and other desk-type stationery. Staff is kind and product quality seems fine, although you will pay for that quality--that quirky card or small swatch of bespoke wrapping paper will be in the $7-10 range. Felt like the kind of shop I would normally adore, but I keep stopping in and leaving with nothing. It is incredibly niche for people interested in special or unique or bespoke products--and I do love them for that, it feels like the Brooklyn way, and I love that we have these bespoke shops for some people. This one is just a smidge too fancy and impractical and pricey for me.

I seriously need to stop coming here but I just can't. I love a good bookstore, and this one has…read morealways been special to me. Located right across from Bryant Park, it's almost impossible to walk by without going in. It's usually crowded, but that's part of its charm. The store has three levels, each worth exploring. The main floor features an impressive selection of books, including bestsellers and new releases right as you walk in. The lower level is where you'll find collectibles, specialty pens, beautiful notebooks and stationery, unique gifts, even more books, and plenty of cute items that will tempt you to spend more than you planned. The book selection is excellent, although I have to admit the prices can be a bit on the higher side. The staff are always friendly, and checkout is surprisingly quick, so don't let the long lines discourage you. One thing to note: drinks aren't allowed inside, so you'll need to leave them with security before entering. If you're visiting the area or spending time around Bryant Park, I highly recommend stopping by. Whether you're a book lover or just enjoy browsing, this bookstore is absolutely worth a visit.

Hubs: How'd you find this?…read more Ghost in the shell is his fav anime. I knew this was a must have. I was able to score a Ghost in the Shell special archive edition (see pics). This bookstore is one of the coolest spots in midtown. I used to work in the offices next store and would go upstairs to the cafe for lunches or snacks when I needed a break. It was a time way back in the day. Cut back to our Mom's day out... On Mom's day out we made our way toward our lunch reservation, bustling through the glow of the Knicks recent championship win. The city was a vibe and we were living for it. We also were on a mission for finding possible Father's Day gifts and being that 2 out of the three Hubs was into anime, I suggested making a stop here. Not only don't have great stuff for the manga/anime mega fans, it's also a pretty cool book store. One like back in the olden days. Check out was quick and easy and we really did enjoy just looking at all the great stuff. Can't say anything about the food because we saved our appetite for our lunch rez. But all in all, it was great to be back and to show off one of my spots in my old stomping grounds.

Annie's is such an adorable store in Park Slope! I have stopped by multiple times in recent years…read morewhile visiting. There are all sorts of great gifts for friends... or yourself. You can honestly find a bit of just about everything, which I love. If you find yourself wanting to shop local, this is a perfect place to do it!

Super cute little store. Quirky items. When I thibk general store I do thibk a little older type of…read moreitems like a Jabobs ladder and such. This is a modern general store with bright colors and jellycats. But ehat comes with that, slightly higher prices! Hey, it's Brooklyn.

Great little gift shop in Williamsburg, I had to go back the next day, I coulda bought the whole…read morestore. Functional meets Japanese minimalist storage objects/pens/bags/totes/plants. It's so good!!!!

Overall: Beautiful little shop with a wonderful selection of plants. They have lots of small ones…read moreand some large ones. Beautiful Japanese made products. Stationary and totebags! Upon entering we were greeted by one of the owners. She was very knowledgeable and knew about all the plants, history, and how to take care of all them. She was kind and helped guide us to plants that were easy to take care of on our desk!

I'm a first timer but sad to see it is closing in a month. They're retiring. I was on an individual…read morehunt for a red envelope w my sur name on it. Didn't find it but found super irresistible red envelopes w foil stamping. No pictures allowed inside. I spent a bit. May be back for no real reason except I just love stationery.

This shop has everything you need for Chinese New Year! You'll be greeted by a sea of red and gold…read morewhen you walk in. There is a large selection of red envelopes, decorations, lucky cats, lanterns, little lion dancers toys, and lots of cute little knick-knacks. They also have decorations for weddings. Compared to the other shops in Chinatown, it's a bit more expensive here, but it's a very organized one stop shop and definitely worth checking out!

A fresh, artsy shop with lots of adorable notebooks, washi tapes, and bags. I came here to pick a…read moregift for my friend, but there were too many options -- they all look so cute! The staff were also friendly and kind. I'd definitely come again. No food or drink is permitted when walking around but customers can leave them on a bench inside the room.

One of the cutest stores in the city! This little Japanese…read morestationary store in East Village is a destination for those with a love of epistolography* and cats. From the store logo, to much of the patterns and designs on the stationery and household items that one might find in a cozy writing desk nook, cat inspiration is the theme in this store. You can find cat greeting cards, notebooks, stickers, ink stamps, postcards, memo notes, letterhead, tea towels, and store merch, as well as other products like candles, ink, washi tape, coasters, etc. The store itself is quite tiny like other reviews have mentioned, it gets crowded when there are more than 7-8 customers shopping at the same time. Staff are friendly. They have a lovely wall of letters and notecards posted up right next to the door when you enter. *the art or practice of writing letters.

My favorite place to go gift shopping. This store is so…read morewhimsical and fun, I feel like they have such unique items. I can't wait to come back and stock up my new home with beautiful glassware!

Can someone, anybody, just stop me from visiting? I have been a true Lockwood customer since my…read moreJackson Height days. Can't believe I still have a member account with them. Reason I went back today had to buy these cat nip toys for my cats. Lockwood has a good selection of cat toys. Also, I can never leave without buying one of those gel pens "Le Pen." I know. Why not order them in Amazon, but why should I? The way Lockwood displays their stationary is just so tempting not to buy a few. The candle selection is good quality. I bought one called "Sinner" and for the size my home smells great. I wish they can bring more esoteric items and place them all in one place. That would be cool. The associate at the register was really nice and cheerful. Can anyone guess the next time I drop by again?

This is a fabulous card store. Awesome place to get a gift for someone. Went to a few other card…read morestores in the West Village and this was by far my favorite. Shout out to the employee who was funny and chatted with us!

Super smoochie quaint gift shop. Tons of small market or homemade candles, postcards, gift cards,…read moreand small bowls and plates. Nice selection of young child to latency age child books-- many seasonal (currently Halloween). Good selection of animal and food Jellycat stuffed animals, too. Some NYC themes board books, and a small but nice collection of infant and young child shirts, onesies, and beanies. Prices are a little on the higher side but it's the West Village and higher end stuff. Great place to get kids and family some alternative souvenirs to the cheap novelty items at most NYC gift shops.