I did not even realize there was a Paper Source in Center City until I had to do an online return…read moreand learned that they are one of the Happy Returns locations. Enticed by a $10 off coupon that resulted from my doing my Happy Return, I decided to shop around. The staff was very helpful with my initial visit reason, and let me know about sales happening at the store. I bought some adorable new cards, one with dogs on the cover and the other with succulents because there was a BOGO. Another great find was a To-Do list pad that has magnets so you can stick it to your fridge. There were tons of seasonal decor options, so I bought a "Happy Halloween" banner as well. The pricing was reasonable, and the quality of items is a match to the price point. If you are in need of a last minute gift, Paper Source is a great place to stop!

I asked if the Christmas music is a joke and the staff / sales person said no. It was a hilarious…read moremoment for me and several customers but I don't think the manager liked the comment haha It's early September - we can save the music for later... it's torture to blast boring Christmas music and its barely fall! Cute store and fun to bop around - just couldn't stand the vibe.

My husband and I consider ourselves big coffee people - preferring local spots over chains. So when…read morein Philadelphia for 36 hours, we decided to try this place. And I have to say - this is quite possibly the best iced coffee I've ever had. I had the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cold brew, which absolutely was reminiscent of the cereal. My husband though had the cold brew with banana bread and it's literally the best thing I've had in a long time. Would recommend this spot to anyone and everyone - but be ready for a line literally out the door.

This place is always packed but for good reason. They offer a huge drink menu with lots of…read moredifferent flavors - I came for a matcha latte with guava syrup. It was almost $10, which is a little crazy even with today's coffee prices, but absolutely worth it. The matcha flavor was strong and not bitter (rare to find in Philly!), the guava syrup was so delicious and not artificial tasting, and the drink overall wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. Don't think I could justify paying this much for a drink on a regular basis, but for a treat I would absolutely return

Love this store! Their custom-made engagement rings are so beautiful! I spoke with the owner and he…read moreexplained that he meets one on one to design the ring with the couple/fiancés. I wish my husband and I had know about this place when we were getting married. I did get some jewelry - it was so beautiful and very well priced! I'm definitely coming back to get gifts. I highly recommend!

Absolutely disappointing and unprofessional. We went to them since we wanted to work with a local…read moreshop on our engagement ring, their guy seemed nice, but it theirs out he wasn't experienced or qualified and was bs'ing his way through things. When we asked some simple clarification questions he told us he could t work with us anymore, ran away and disappeared, with only a couple months before the wedding leaving us without a ring. The diamond we gave him to use when it came back was clearly substituted with another cheaper one, and our inquiries went unanswered. This is theft, and these folks are un trustworthy and not a professional operation or interested in any kind of respectful and honest customer service. Stay clear of them and work with someone more on the level.

Great store!! So…read moremany cool and interesting things to see. Slightly pricy even for the city but it's a speciality store so I guess that goes hand in hand.

They have a lot of fun stuff to buy especially Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Flyers wear. Great…read morefor gifts. Highly recommend to check out. Kind of expensive. Great customer service.

Yes BT21 the selection was great. There was a lot to choose. Their prices weren't that high.read more

"Lee Lee" was very pleasant and helpful with a small gift item for my son…read more Large selection of cost effective & unique novelty items. Hidden Happy Place Gem in Chinatown!

The scaled-back Holiday Market, here in the pandemic, was much easier to walk around, & just as…read moreenjoyable. Less is more. I'd vote to keep it on this scale (along with the Christmas Village at Love Park & the vendors inside City Hall courtyard). Also, going in the early afternoon to avoid the later-in-the-day-off-for-holidays crowds works. Vendors that stood out: The Philly Tarot Deck vendor & Skyseed Energy vendor. The tarot deck depicts various Philadelphia icons, past & present, as the tarot symbols. Questlove as the "hierophant," Ben Franklin as the "emperor," Kurt Vile as the "magician," Grace Kelly as the "star," to name a few. Prints & t-shirts were available too. Unique. Skyseed has gemstone jewelry for your spiritual & ornamental needs. If you're looking for a crystal for a specific healing/attraction purpose, lots to choose from at this vendor. Some of the other vendors, regulars from the past years, had exquisite ponchos, shawls, coats, & other jewelry that's definitely not your usual cookie-cutter mall store stuff. If you are trying to avoid mundane mall/big box chains for holiday gifts, I heartily recommend the Made In Philadelphia & Christmas Village markets. The latter has even more out-of-the-box gifts from various cultures. In addition to the many vendors, the Rothman Institute Ice Rink & Winter Garden (check out the reindeer topiary) both provide a winter wonderland feel. This a little enchanted spot during the holiday season in Philly that's not to be missed.

Set around Philadelphia city hall and one of the city's traditional holiday events it is worth a…read morevisit. Nestled side by side with the 'Christmas Village' market the Made in Philly has many small stalls selling candles, clothes, ornaments, food drink both hard and soft, and is a great place to shop for the season. While the 'the Christmas Village is more international and mass produced. Made in Philly is, as the name implies more local business and more artesian. If you're looking for that holiday something that screams local pride, this is it! Besides being smaller than the Christmas village the Made in Philly market is a little more relaxed. There are more areas to sit down and let your mind wander and abutting the Rothman ice rink you're not just limited to shopping and dining. I would recommend going during the day and going early in the season as the site gets busier in the evenings as commutes stop off and on the weekends. You may also find stocks not dwindling as the season rolls on as these are produced locally. Afterall it's easier to get a shipment in from Fishtown than something going to the Christmas Village from Dresden or Stockholm! Also they do not seem to have the problems with a uniform form of payment that is a both in the Christmas village. The one real downside here is the limited selection. While smaller than the Xmas Village there is also a sameness to some of the stalls, there's only so much you can do with scented candles.

We just had dinner yesterday and I was so happy to see this store still exists! I ran in to tour…read morequickly and the laundry baskets that we bought roughly 8/9 years ago are still in the store. Great to know that we can have them replaced if time comes. They are so beautifully and sturdily made. Truly craft work.

I've long been a fan of Ten Thousand Villages. Sometimes I find cool gifts, other times not as…read moremuch. But it's always worth the stop. Product premise is richly sourced goods from around the world. .

canele ($6.5) - i just knew it was gonna be good after a…read moreglance; it looked so polished and fresh and i was so right - the exterior was extremely crunchy while the interior was super chewy; the texture was so perfect - not too sweet rating: 4.5/5 - this is everything i want in a canele; they perfected it and i have nothing else to say! - the only downside is... the price is quite steep for a small dessert and i did notice all their other pastries were pretty expensive too for something close to palm size - quick and friendly service - theyre a little store that also sells other items like books, jam, kitchenware and such - definitely recommend checking it ou IG: @nom.noms.only

Always send the chocolate covered pretzels as gifts and people love them! Will continue to buy from…read morethem.

I am a sucker for pink, girlie, and unique! I've been wanting to visit the Ritual Shoppe for some…read moretime and finally stopped in and was not disappointed! Also, this lovely boutique is woman-owned and I love their branding. First, the decor is everything and I wanted everything! I went in a few mins before they closed on a beautiful Sunday evening. The young lady that worked there was very attentive and answered all my crazy questions. I met the owner (I did not know it was her at the time; so down-to-earth and sweet). My experience here was really nice. Ritual Shoppe has mystical items, apothecary (also pink LOL), beautiful fine jewelry, etc. I am definitely looking forward to visiting again and spending more time looking at more of what the shop offers.

This store only sells jewelry. The spiritual aspect has been gone for years. They have a few little…read more"new age" gift items & are lovely people but they seem to concentrate on making some kind of individualized jewelry. Having lived in NYC & Northern CA - it is quite unusual to be in a city that has only Garland of Letters as an inspirational store. Philadelphia has the nicest people in the world but are clueless with regard to Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Sikhism etc. Lacks intellectual, interfaith stimulus! Even Santa Fe, NM has more diversity.

I visited her shop at Bok and bought a stunning black and white bomber jacket. I absolutely love…read morethis place! All of her pieces are beautifully handmade and one of a kind. I'll definitely be coming back for more of her gorgeous creations.

Always a pleasure to walk through Reading Terminal just to land right at Amazulu! the eclectic mix…read moreof fabrics, metals, stones, and flair have kept me coming back for years! Oh certainly, there's something for everyone! Not simply as the old adage implies, but there is SOMETHING for him, her, they, them, us, we, she, he, and I! Custom made fedoras, tams, dresses, skirts, shirts, tunics, and leather crafted handbags, clutches and purses. There are carved wood items. There are metal and stone earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings. Charita and her team have put together a solid venue of ethnically based, one of a kind goods from the deep South, Africa, Asia, and Europe.