Great selection of books to choose from. The owner Jill was very knowledgable about the books my…read moreson was interested in. We will definitely be back!

Stumbled across this bookstore on our way to dinner. Owner was pleasant to talk to. Plenty of books…read moreto choose from. Only wish I had more time to browse the shelves. I will return to do so!

Great service and fairly decent collection. We will stop back the next time we are in the area.read more

Nice selection of dvds! I went here in the late eighties and early nineties for comics and baseball…read morecards. Now I'm back in the hood, in need of cinema! This place is a gem. Wayne is a great guy with amazing taste in movies. The prices are fair and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for physical media and a touch of nostalgia.

This bookstore is a joy to browse. It is an uncommon used bookstore in that it has a great…read moreselection and it is not dusty, musty, or dirty like many are--their aisles and shelves are very clean and they seemed to have air filters running when I was first there (may have just been AC?). My allergies weren't bothered by sorting through books for an hour, like they usually are at other used bookstores. Their inventory is more non-fiction heavy, though they have a very nice fiction/literature room. The selection of historical non-fiction is fantastic, and I particularly had fun finding books on folklore and mythology from various parts of the world. They also have a large selection of cookbooks and art books. A very high number of "special" books in every section, when usually you have to search for just a few. The person curating the selection knows what he/she is doing. The owner or worker who was there during our last visit was not obtrusive and made us feel very comfortable browsing, even though my partner managed to accidentally knock down a display book.

The vibe of this place is so quaint and cute. Feels old and has history. Huge selection of books,…read moreprints, and more. I bought an antique postcard of a local mansion and love it. Was a rainy day so perfect for book hunting. The owner was sweet. The style was perfect for the area and priced well too.

This shop has been a cool Wickford mainstay long before this little village was hip…read more I've shopped here for over 2 decades and can always find something here that feeds my boho, hippie soul. I'm amazed at how the store owner can pack such a great selection of sweaters, dresses, incense and such into such an intimate space. But after all this time, I'm sure it's an art she's got down to a science. Did I mention that the owner is super kind and helpful? The best! Prices are reasonable for high quality products. I always stop here wherever I breeze through town just because it smells great, it's got a great vibe and I can always find something i didn't know I wanted.

All things hippie...smells wonderful & it's got a great chill low key vibe…read more Incense, candles, jewelry, skirts, sundresses, accessories. Beautifully presented. Reasonable prices. Some fair trade items as well.

What a cool, repurposed space! In years past, the Empire Emporium was simply a movie theater. Now,…read morewhile they still play featured films, local artisans use the area surrounding the interior of the building to humbly showcase their talented handiwork on simple wooden shelves. Inventory varies and includes anything from vintage clothing, framed pictures featuring sea glass and driftwood to gluten free cookies. The prices are extremely reasonable, and it feels good to support the local community. The manager and her young daughter greeted my sister and I with big smiles, making us feel instantly at ease. Upon cashing out, the manager shared a bit about the local artist who made the cool t-shirt I bought. I got stopped by many people asking where I had found the shirt since it was such a unique design. This market is such a cool place. It's easy to overlook and assume it's only a movie theater so if you're looking to escape the crowds and take your time, this is the place to go. Top notch service to boot! Shop local! Support the community!

We stop at Wakefield Mall weekly since that where we do grocery shopping for my mother in law…read more The Wakefield Mall is a commercial retail space anchored by Staples, Shaw's Supermarket, Planet Fitness and McDonald's. There are some smaller shops located inside the mall like a bookstore, Panera, a Chocolate store, a T-Mobile, etc. Overall it's convenient...right off Route 1 on the way to downtown Wakefield.

Looks like a strip mall but the center portion is indoors. There are three entrances. Parking is…read moreshared amongst the many businesses here and was limited during oir visit. Anchor stores include Staples and Shaws grocery which are not accessible from inside the mall area. Entering the mall on the far right you will encounter a wide hall with a few benches, community bulletin boards and public restrooms. Walk to the end and turn left to enter the mall. Restrooms here need help. Ladies room door is stuck open, neither of the two stalls lock or provide privacy (gaps) and the hand dryer struggles. Definitely in need of attention for safety and privacy sake. They are clean. Entering the mall on the far left gives access to the gym and sporting goods store. Turn right to access the rest of the mall. Center entrance takes you by a long chocolatier shop displaying tasty treats for sale. Other shops inside include a book shop, Panera, science store and Paper store. It's a small area overall. Not one you'd stop in to 'walk the mall'. The shops we browsed are clean and well organized. Inside and outside shopping in this area covers a lot of your daily needs.

It's a little store that has many unique handcrafted colorful jewelries and accessories. I came in…read morehere to get Christmas gifts for two close friends and found cute earrings (a deep purple teardrop stone earrings and a dangling cupcake earrings) that each catered their individual personalities. The jewelries are made from solid materials and the styles are very trendy and unique. Often times they will have a matching set of necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Even adorable glitzy hair accessories! The customer service was great. I asked advice between two different earrings. And they gave me their honest opinion while being patient with my indecisive self. While shopping, I wanted to treat myself and get a pair of earrings too. I couldn't decide between two. As usual. I liked them each for different aspects. When they saw that I was torn between the two, they looked in the back to see if they had made anything with the merged specifications I was aiming for. Although they didn't quite find the exact things I was looking for they showed me similar jewelries that fit my style. Upon checkout the cashier placed my items with great care in a blue and white Spangles box and tied it together with a pretty blue ribbon. Will definitely stop by again if I'm ever I'm the area looking for a trendy, one-of-a-kind statement jewelry.

Love Spangles jewelry shop on Main Street in downtown Wakefield. I have a bunch of Go-to jewelry…read moreshops to visit when shopping along this beautiful street, and Spangles is a staple. The owners are very helpful and welcoming. You're sure to find beautiful pieces that sparkle and glitter. It's a happy little store that leaves you bound to find a little gift for a loved one... or yourself! I can't seem to leave this store without buying something for myself. The turnover of pieces is good, too. You don't walk in feeling like you've seen everything before and it's been sitting on the shelf for months. It's constantly changing and fresh new pieces are added to their collection often. Overall, Spangles is a must stop and Main Street wouldn't be the same without beautiful, cared for shops like this gem.

This is a great gallery, which features CONTEMPORARY ART!! Yayy!! Not one single friggin' sailboat…read moreor sunset to be seen. I have to compliment the people who curate/run the gallery for their bold approach to art in an area that is so damn conservative in approach. They got some balls, fer sure. This is better than most of what you'll find in Providence, and would fit in well in any hip, urban art area. The fact that it's in a beach community dominated by tourist schlock is amazing. And I didn't find the prices high at all - some of the work would easily be triple the price in Boston or NYC, so show some love to this place and the talented roster they've assembled. I am definitely a fan!

We went here on a whim last night thanks to my moms friend who had mentioned it. What a great…read morelittle space. I had been here years before when some friends had showings here, but now its a bright, clean, professional studio! A great crowd, with an awesome DJ spinning old skool hip hop. Who doesnt love a little OPP while checkin' out some dope art!? The front is like a little gift shop, with books, t-shirts, wallets, etc. Being that it was the opening for this show, there was wine and ice cold PBRs ready for our consumption. I love me some art, dont get me wrong, but daaaaaamn, this stuff was pricey. We are Narragansett people, not NYC. Just sayin'. Over all, I was pumped to see so many young people out and about and being part of something that other people worked really hard for. Its nice to see that there's a solid art community down here that doesnt consist of just pictures of lighthouses (no offense to you lighthouse photogs!).