I went to Nostalgia Vintage Café right after it opened and it's a really cool place. It brings you…read moreright back with all the vintage clothing and old videos. They've even got a small TV where the kids can play those old style video games. The coffee is fantastic and the baked goods really bring me back -- they taste just like my grandmother used to make, and she was the best baker I knew. The staff is very friendly and the owner is a real nice guy, happy to answer any questions you have. I would highly recommend it. If you're in the area, stop in. Good spot for the family too.

Loved everything about this place! Bright the kids for a cheddar chive scone and it was the best I…read morehad my whole life! I will be back and hopefully you'll have more!

I absolutely love this shop! I always tell myself I am just going to pop in for a quick look…read morearound and then end up spending an hour plus looking through everything. There is truly something for everyone. Huge variety of items at all different price points. There is so much to see and discover inside this shop. Helpful hint: Be sure to also look beyond the more curated portions of the shop! Spend some time "digging"' and rummaging through bins, drawers, and stacks and you will not be disappointed! Lots of hidden treasures, jewelry, ephemera, etc. Hope and her team are friendly, knowledgeable, and fair.

Wonderful shop with a wide variety of items tucked into every square inch! Staff were first rate,…read morefriendly and helpful. Found several things that I collect, from multiple dealers, very fairly priced. I may have needed a box for all my new acquisitions today...

I am sad to report that Steve Finberg, cofounder and longtime impresario of the MIT Electronics…read moreSwapfest, died on April 23, 2021. As it happens, I was just about to write him to ask what the plans were for reopening post-COVID. Steve was always in the public eye, enthusiastically promoting and administering the event, but was also an intensely private individual. His cheerful energy will be missed. The Swapfest was tentatively schedule to resume in mid-August 2021. Monitor the website for any updates.

Cool stuff, great prices. I got like 10 super cool antique radio switches for $5 and my friend got…read morea Leatherman for $3. If you've ever wanted to build your own radio, this is the place for you. There were also very cheap old PC components, perfect for restoration projects. There were fewer Apple components (as I would expect) but they were still very reasonably priced and in good condition for the most part. My only qualm was with the venders. For the most part they were kind and helpful, mostly nerdy in a charming way. There were, however, at least three instances where venders made very sexist, condescending remarks, such as "you should find a boyfriend who can teach you engineering," or "this isn't the place for a nice girl like you, with all these electronics!" Usually I could forgive this, and in all cases I informed them that I was in fact an engineer despite being a woman (a radical concept, I know), but in all cases, when I asked the prices of different components they gave me ones that were significantly higher than usual. I decided to do an experiment; I had my friend (a guy) go to one of the same venders and ask the price of the same component and the vender's price for him was lower (only by like two dollars, but still).

This is one of my favorite stores and I haven't been there for a while, but since it's the holiday…read moreseason something called out to me with their decoration. Very nice things with prices that are matching with the value and the quality of the vintage items. if you want well crafted high-end items, come here. It's very inspirational for somebody like me who likes beautiful things.

Nothing special. Everyday items that can be found almost anywhere. The selection could be better…read morefor what you would expect to find on Charles St.

Exploring Massachusetts with my entire family for the first time turned out to be a delightful…read moreexperience, especially for the little ones and our furry friend. The Street open mall impressed us with its cleanliness and excellent upkeep, making us feel truly welcome. With a diverse selection of restaurants to choose from, the mall catered to our...

The street, packed with a variety of top-notch stores, cozy coffee shops, and delightful…read morerestaurants, is a charming and vibrant destination. The friendly staff and welcoming locals contribute to the wonderful atmosphere that I genuinely adore.

The variety of stuff is fun to sift through. Some things are priced too high, and some things are…read moredelightfully low. Check for cracks in the dishware, keep your eyes open for that treasure you didn't know you needed. The upholstery shop is first rate. Very good service and my cushions were expertly re-upholstered. Highly recommend

Going to agree with most of the comments: 1. Little crowded…read morewith items. Could do with a reorganization 2. A little pricey but it's for a great project 3. Might be personal preference but I wish the clothes were organized by size and not color 4. Wish there was a separate door for donating items instead of walking into the store to the front counter Overall, will be coming back!

We recently hired Annette to run an estate sale for us because we are moving and downsizing…read more Annette and her whole team were great from start to finish. She worked hard with her team the week of the sale getting the house set up and items priced. She did a wonderful job and we were able to sell almost all of our furniture and many other items as well. The whole process was easy from start to finish and Annette was very responsive to texts and calls if we had questions. She does great job with advertising as we had people waiting outside our house at 7:30 am for a 9:00 am start time, and it was busy all day. She was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of estate sales services.

Annette and her staff are wonderful. I found a perfect Knoll Saarinen Dining Table and a pair of…read moreBertoia chairs there. Also in great condition. They are supportive and patient while you shop. Annette has a great eye. I encourage everyone to stop by.

How the hell has this place not been reviewed yet? It's free and it's easily better than any…read moreAfrican art exhibit you'll find in any museum north of NYC. Once you get over the irony of a white couple curating African art in a predominantly black community, this place is unbelievable. Tim Hamill originally bought this building to open a framing business, but his hobby completely took over the space. Now, the collection is enormous. There's everything from fetishes, to Ethiopean crosses, to masks, to stuff you didn't even know existed. I'm especially fond of these things called Toguna Posts, which are used to prop up meeting houses in some villages in Mali. Their collection of doors is also worth checking out--they're fucking gorgeous. Tim and his wife are incredibly friendly, even if you clearly have no intention of purchasing anything, and they love explaining where everything comes from and the story behind it. So, if you're interested in, y'know, the world around you and shit, you should visit it.

We LOVE this place. The stuff is drool-worthy and yet there are lots of affordable things to buy…read more There are at least 10 things I covet there!!! The owners are delightful and as the previous reviewers have stated, their collection is more interesting and nuanced than stuff I've seen in museums. We've purchased several things and we always try to make time for a visit when we are in Boston. But even if you aren't in Boston, they SHIP and have a fantastic website. It's an education in and of itself!