What a wonderful shop. Like a candy store for artsy folks and people who like quality every day items. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It kinda felt like just seeing a friend. Definitely worth a visit and walk around. read more

Lovely modern store filled with Japanese stationary. I enjoyed the multiple areas where I could test their products prior to purchase. Staff is pleasant and very helpful but really try to push a sale like car salesman which kind of drove me out of the store. I did not buy anything this time but maybe next time I pop in. read more

Topdrawer - Gift Shops Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fun store to visit, but I WON'T purchase anything from them again. I had bought multiple items from them in the past which were okay. But the Prince lighter I bought for $70, which is now selling for $95, for a lighter that price means it should last, was horrible. I used it a few times a week over two years and then it stopped working. I replaced all parts that I could to no avail, and reached out repeatedly for information on fixing it. The mangers said they would contact the buyer for info, but I never heard back. I found some lighter repair companies online and they informed me that Japanese lighters are not repairable. A waste of $70. Since it is a crappy product, I asked for a credit towards something else and they offered me $5. They even commented it looked brand new. They lost a repeat customer by being cheap. I won't visit again. read more

Topdrawer - Prince Lighter - Don't Buy - Gift Shops Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Rosa helped me over the phone when I needed Frixion ink refills and I couldn't find them anywhere online. She shipped for free and was super upbeat and kind. Great customer experience and I love this pen! Pic is of the amazing Itoya pen with Frixion ink and its friction-based eraser! read more

Topdrawer - Itoya pen with Frixion ink technology that erases clean without residue - Gift Shops Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have purchased one item from this store previously that I have no complaints about. My partner bought me slippers for Christmas from here that were $60, however, and they have fallen apart and are unwearable after one month. The heels on both have worn completely through to the floor. I contacted customer service to get a replacement or refund and have not heard back after a week and a half. Just $60 down the drain. They were my first pair of slippers ever, too. :( read more

I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. By chance I wandered in looking for a birthday gift. The sales associate walked me through several options. She even offered to customize and gift-wrap my selections for me, perfect since I was on vacation. Amazing selection, knowledgeable, helpful staff. Highly recommend. read more

If your familiar with the Japanese brand Muji, you'll be right at home here. Streamlined modern work and travel accessories like Bruan clocks, tons of pens and notebooks, cards, design and travel, Books, backpacks and bags and small containers of all sorts Really great to browse. If you like Black Ink in beacon hill / Harvard this is your kinda store. read more

This past weekend I went into the Topdrawer Newbury Street store looking for a Mercato bag. Unexpectedly, I fell in love with the Spruce colored one that was not in stock in any of the stores in Massachusetts. Liam and Izzy went over and above and beyond and found me the Mercato bag that I wanted in Spruce after making several phone calls, they found one and had it shipped to me from one of the Topdrawer Chicago stores. Awesome store and products, wonderful service, excellent associates! Thanks Izzy and Liam for all your help, I can't wait to get my Mercato bag!!!!!!!! read more

Simon and Kate were a delight. I didn't know exactly what I was looking for, except EVERYTHING. Left with an insightful book, "How to Live Japanese." read more

I'm in town this week to visit some friends and today my family decided to do some shopping down on Newbury street. I was delighted when I found this adorable little shop! They have slippers, stationery, pens, Polaroid, bags, all very nice quality stuff! The employees were very friendly and they made some recommendations about art supplies after I asked! The prices are very reasonable considering the quality of every thing. I walked away with a very nice new pen and a beautiful notebook/sketchbook that I am so excited to use! If you are in the neighborhood and love stationery and all things cool, this place is definitely for you! read more

On my trip down to Boston recently I thought I would stop by. Had high expectations after reading reviews. However it turned out to be a waste of time. The employees were so busy conversing with one another, I never felt comfortable enough to ask any questions. The store was very aesthetically pleasing but the price points were higher than expected. Not as many Japanese products as I had been expecting. Did not find what I was looking for. read more

I walked in one day because I was curious to see what was inside. I was greeted by nice workers and beautiful decor. I like the Japanese and European style products. A little pricy but good quality. Nice store if you travel a lot. Great for gifts too. It is like a nomad-store. Overall I really liked it and it is very clean and cute. read more

Topdrawer is a newcomer to the Newbury St. scene, billed as a Japanese "travel goods" store focusing on items for travel and the nomadic life. A branch of the famous Japanese stationery giant Itoya, and already in existence in San Francisco and Japan, it's a gamechanger for hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind fine stationery, gifts, and office items in Boston, following the Japanese aesthetic, though not all items are made in Japan. The store has a clean, smart set up with an electric mix of items including modern bento boxes, cute Japanese house slippers, sleek travel accessories, Kolo albums, curated travel books, journals, cards, pens, small stylish containers, and tiny macaron erasers that you can take apart and "build your own" with the 2 cookies and the filling! Why would you need a tiny macaron eraser that builds and comes apart like Legos? - who knows but it is sure to bring someone (or you) joy. Prices range from surprisingly expensive (probably owing to a combination of superior workmanship and also factoring in the import cost from Japan - on some of the items you can see the Japanese price sticker beneath with the cost in Japanese yen) to very affordable. Staff are very friendly and go to lengths to help you with the questions you have about their products. Overall, the idea is very interesting and I hope this store will be successful. Check this store out if you love stationery, office supplies, and organization, if you are traveling or planning to travel, or if you just plain love Japanese things! read more

The store is ok, not a lot of Japanese merchandise and you find most things way cheaper online. I went in one day just to see the manager screaming at two employees; really embarrassing! The next time I went inside with a friend that same manager was telling a story to an employee for the whole time we were in there-unprofessional behavior al the way through! read more

So nice to see them open a store in Boston. I love their store in SF. Wish I could go to the ones in Tokyo. This store is pretty similar to their store in SF, but with a Boston vibe. Really helpful staff and tons of useful goods that are reasonably priced. Love the Merippa house shoes and amazing pen selection. This is like the best travel goods store I have ever shopped at. Nothing like the typical stores. Lots of Japanese and European goods I have never seen in other stores. Worth the trip. read more