Terrible customer service. My girlfriend and I walked into Candle Time at the Dream Mall, and the…read moreemployee didn't greet us, welcome us, or even ask if we needed help. She looked directly at us and then proceeded to follow us around the store without saying a single word. It was uncomfortable and honestly insulting. If you're going to follow customers around the store, the very least you can do is acknowledge them and offer assistance. We came in as potential customers, but the complete lack of basic customer service made me lose any interest in buying something. I don't understand how a retail store expects to make sales when customers are treated like an inconvenience--or worse, like they need to be watched instead of helped. Management seriously needs to address this employee's customer-service skills. Based on our experience, she was not doing her job effectively at all. I definitely would not return after being treated this way.

A cute selection of candles but the woman who works there is extremely rude. I was going to buy two…read moreof there candles and asked for a scissor to cut a tag off something I bought in a different store she gave me a nasty look and said why do you want my scissors. Btw the scissors were right at the check out counter. I explained I wanted to cut this tag off and she said no really rudely and continued to stare me down. So I said okay never mind and put the candles down and walked out. A oh no sorry I can't or something would have been fine but the rudeness to a simple request was what turned me off and I will not be shopping here.

My favorite candles. I've been buying them for more years than I can count! The owner is such a…read morekind man and a pleasure to speak with when I visit the shop.

Idk what kind of magic has transpired at this beautiful and unique location, but I'm thrilled to…read morehave been apart of it. Visiting for the weekend and the beauty of these candles and the tangible love this man pours into his craft are staggering, I will be back. This is a truly exceptional person living his passion. It was honestly an experience I won't forget.

I went to The Scent Bar to celebrate a friend's birthday, and we had such a great time! The staff…read morewas welcoming, friendly, and did a great job explaining everything. We were able to smell over 30 different scents, and I'm telling you, the scents are spot on! If you choose baked bread, it literally smells like baked bread. I also love that you can make so many different products, including hand soap, body scrubs, diffusers, and candles. The candle pricing was a little confusing to me because I'm not really sure why some are more expensive than others, but the holders are absolutely beautiful. Overall, it was such a fun experience, and I will definitely be returning. Thank you so much for a great time! And yes, it's BYOB, which makes it even better for a celebration!

If you'd told my (much) younger self that eventually my Saturday afternoons would consist of doing…read more'domesticated' things like candle making instead of stumbling around NYC causing all sorts of shenanigans... well, there would've been a brouhaha, to say the least. I surprised the Mrs. on Valentine's Day and we had a scent-sational time here. It's set-up 'buffet style' - starting at one end of the room and you slowly make your way down a wall with an absurd amount of options for what catches your nose, then a section with various options (sizes/styles) for the container to house your eventual candle. Back to the 'bar' to start working on your candle (with the help of the amazing staff) and before you know it... you're done. (Well, you have to come back at a later time to get the finished product.) The 'activity' was slated for one full hour but within 30 minutes almost everyone was done and left. (We were the only couple imbibing - so we were there pretty close to the full 60 minutes.) I can't say enough good things about the crew behind the counter - ebullient to the nth degree. The shop looks amazing, the candle (I got to pick it up a week later) is great and most importantly: I got brownie points with the Mrs. for the unique and memorable experience. A bit on the pricy side but wick-ed fun, for sure. (If you know Montclair and this area specifically... parking can be a challenge.)

This is a store for relaxation central. You can come here for all your home needs for relaxing,…read moremeditating, and releasing all your stress and anxiety you may have. You can also purchase some jewelry and other items. It all leads to being stress free in some way. I love it. I didn't come to shop today but I would like to do another visit. I saw they sold one of my favorite teas, and a couple of other things I would love to purchase in the future. -Thumbs up for me!

I really like this store . There used to be one in Short Hills mall but it closed . I actually came…read morehere to get an oil infuser for a family member since I bought the same one from the other location. A lot of cool things there. And good gift ideas as well

Stumbled in here during one of the coldest days of the year, primarily just to warm up. Had no…read moreexpectations because, like I said, it was cold, they were the closest place to take shelter and I saw a coffee bar. Anyway, since then I've been back 3 more times; once for breakfast and twice for brunch. And while I'm confessing, the two times for lunch were on subsequent days. Yeah, they're that good. Actually, their chicken salad on a croissant is the best I've ever had and in my advanced years I've had a crapload of chicken salad. The have a nice sized coffee bar, decorated beautifully with some pretty delicious looking pastries. I'm on an anti-sweet phase so I'm basing my opinion on only on appearance. Then there's a seating area when you can eat, served by a friendly attentive staff and an adjacent boutique area where you can purchase housewares, clothing and other cool stuff. I'm not in Maplewood all that often, generally when I'm shopping at the equally awesome City Workshop but when I do, I always make sure to hit up Perch. You should too. 1/2 star deduction because they don't offer fake sugar, just that Stevia crap which is gross.

Whenever I'm in Maplewood, I always stop into Perch Home. It's a quaint Cafe surrounded by…read morebeautiful merchandise (jewelry, apparel, home decor), historical furniture, and very good coffee. The wall frames and Christmas decorations are gorgeous and there are tables, with comfortable seating, on one end of the Cafe. I ordered the following: Matcha White Hot Chocolate (a traditional matcha latte blended with white chocolate sauce), Snickerdoodle Latte (A traditional latte, blended with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla syrup). Both of these were served at the perfect temperature, were richly creamy, and served in large mugs. I also ordered a Carrot Cake Muffin and it was very good. It was moist, each forkful had a decent amount of walnuts, and the frosting was exquisite. Once you're finished with your food, don't forget to stroll through the entire cafe. You'll probably find something that will pique your interest. Either way, try to make time to enjoy it all.

This is my go-to for gifts or a pick me up for myself. Fantastic selection of cards and decorative…read moreitems. Lovely jewelry and candles. And don't forget the Sweet Home Montclair chocolates!

A few years ago, i was exploring Montclair and I came across this store. The door was unlocked and…read moresaw a open sign on the window. I stepped in and started to look around, only to be met with a man telling me that the store was closed. He came off as rude. I told him that the sign says open and the door was unlocked and he told me "well its closed". Mind u this was my first time in Montclair, this memory forever makes me not want to step foot in this shop. Just the bad vibe i got from this man:/.

I love this funky little store and it has something for everyone. Original graffiti art can be…read morecustomized on pretty much anything (by the owner himself) and works by local artists are displayed throughout the store. Handmade jewelry, Knick knacks, records, clothing, home decor, furniture, candles (graffiti scented!) and much more. This place is like a treasure chest of unique items - and you can't find them on amazon! When we came for the opening my husband purchased a smaller art piece for his man cave and I will be back to buy an original Sade t-shirt for my sister when it nears her birthday. Tons of hip hop references from my youth are throughout, nostalgic for us older millennials but works by young artists keep it fresh for those who don't remember rap before Biggie died. If you don't find what you are looking for, ask the owner (Sam) and I'm sure he will make/find it for you. Shop local New Jersey!

Hawthorne contains a plethora of hidden gems, but Sam at Shop Local is most definitely the rarest…read moregem of them all. The uniqueness of his shop and the kindness of his personality are the icing on the cake when needing to scratch the creativity itch. In an age of Etsy having literally under the sun, it's nice to have a real life local artist who covers everything and anything. Don't try to understand it, just seriously go.

It is always Such a fun store to stop by. They have an array of items to choose from.read more

Unique and quirky trinkets and selections! This is a pretty adult store and teeters on the line of…read moretoo explicit on some items but overall very cute store! I really wanted one of those faux KAWS ballon dog sculptures but the smallest one was $30 and I thought that was a bit pricey. Keychains were also between $15-$20 and stickers $5 which again I thought were pricey for what they were. However, worth it if you find something super unique and thoughtful to you!

I had a rather large gift certificate and Marsha helped me figure out how to spend it. She had the…read morepatience of a saint and was super friendly. She knew the best sellers and had suggestions on combinations. I enjoyed my shopping trip!

I really like this location. I've only been here a few times in the past couple of months, but I've…read morefound the service to be pretty spectacular and the employees to be very friendly. I can't speak too much about the products because they are the same at all Bath & Body Works, however the only products I like from this brand are their soaps and hand sanitizers, so this review is solely on in-store customer service. The employees are all well versed in product knowledge, and during my last visit I had to make an exchange, and had no problems doing so. I don't shop here super often, but this location will definitely be my first choice when I need something from Bath & Body Works.

This is the best gift shop in town! I come here for all my birthday, housewarming, baby, and…read morehard-to-shop-for-guys gifts. They have different things for all styles and price points. Items like swell bottles/tumblers, sugarfuna, candles, cheese plates, mugs, kids toys and clothing, and funny cocktail napkins. Also, they have a limited quantity of all their items which means they get different things in weekly.

Easily my favorite little shop in Hoboken. You can find something for everyone and all the…read moreemployees are so helpful. I've walked in on multiple occasions, given a brief description of who I was shopping for, and they've given multiple gift options. It definitely gets crowded in their so just be careful if you're visiting with a stroller! I'm always nervous to knock something off the shelves.