“The cutest shop ever, they have so many different things like plushies, keychains, backpacks, figures, makeup, slippers, snack foods, anime themed stuff, and more. 10/10 super friendly worker and good prices!”
“Great store! Such a wide variety of products. Many options for CBD as well. They’ve got CBD for pets too. There’s vapes, cartridges, gummies, tinctures, herb, and creams/salves.”
“This has been a permanent fixture in New Haven and in my life! The staff are incredibly kind and accepting. No picture taking please. Respect the space you're in! ?”
“Great experience with Gracious Gifts and Home.
I ordered a custom gift from Canada for delivery in the U.S. Everything turned out beautiful, and communication was easy and clear. Very thankful and highly recommend!”
“Such a hidden gem! A friend and I stopped in after kayaking to get iced cream. They have so many flavors of ice cream and it was delicious. We then went into the store and were surprised to see how extensive a collection they have of wonderful gifts. I grew up nearby and had no idea this incredible place was nearby. Definitely will be coming here for holiday gift shopping!”
“So many unique items to choose from! They put such care into making sure I had a positive experience shopping! The gift wrap was also beautiful and looks so celebratory!”
“Jenn was so nice to work with and helped me get my order to my mom in time for her birthday! Great service and the chocolate covered strawberries were so cute and made fresh. Thank you!”
“I can’t thank Sal enough for our beautiful wedding invitations and for his incredible expertise. His attention to detail and eye for design allowed for a seamless process and an elegant, timeless and classy invitation. We can’t wait to work with him for future events!”
“This store is really great I bought some nice clothes here and some boots That were actually really nice and they were running a seal 75% off and 35% off in the stores is a very nice store.”
“I arrived at edible arrangements to pick up order. Owner Zia was very pleasant. Customer service was amazing enjoyed our small conversation and will definitely be coming back for my birthday next week.”
“I love Tesoro. I have been gift shopping there since it opened in Middletown, pre-covid, and followed the store over to Meriden. I always find really nice, really well-made gifts there. A lot of locally manufactured stuff, hand-made. It's my first stop around the holidays.”
“Excellent customer services. Cake and bouquet choices ✌? Highly recommend Edible Arrangements. It was a pleasure interacting with Pavi for my orders. Pavi gave personal attention and worked on my orders with diligence. Thank you!”
“Great little shop to keep the wife happy. For such a small space, Tyler does an amazing job of displaying just about every tchotchke available in the State of CT. Gentlemen, if you need to get out of the marital dog house, visit Tyler. Now, I can’t be responsible for how much your wife will spend in here, but it’s a small price to pay to stop sleeping on the couch!”
“Adorable little shop with home goods and a handful of souvenirs if you were here to look at the Thimble Islands. Today the shop was manned by a couple of sweet young girls. I was thinking about getting a t-shirt and wasn't quite sure if it fit me. No fitting room, but a couple of hours later I tried it on and it didn't quite fit, so they happily took it back and refunded it on my card.”
“I’ve been going to Gail at The Write Approach for 13 years, and her store is truly one of a kind. It’s where you go when you want everything to feel special. The quality of her invitations, gifts, and party items is unmatched, and every piece she offers is thoughtful and beautifully curated. Walking into her shop feels like stepping into a world of creativity and celebration. Gail has an incredible eye, endless ideas, and a genuine passion for bringing your vision to life. She elevates every event and offers personal service you simply cannot find online. She’s a true gem in our community, and I can’t recommend her and her shop highly enough for any party, gift, or stationery needs.”
“A charming little store with a fun mix of gifts. I bought a necklace for my sister in law and a pillow for a friend. I may go back for one of their turkey pillows for Thanksgiving. Reasonable prices on many of the items and a friendly woman wording there.”
“I ordered an arrangement for same day delivery, and Edible Arrangements did not disappoint. The arrangement was beautiful and arrived on time. Great job! I highly recommend Edible Arrangements!”
“Ordered my father a bouquet for Father’s Day, unfortunately he wasn’t home and they did not deliver until the next day but he said the fruit was fresh and delicious!”
“I recently shopped at The Barn Boutique & Gifts....what a warm, friendly atmosphere! From the smiling faces ready to help you to the wide selection of clothing, accessories and gifts - they have what you are looking for. The baby section is full of adorable gifts too!
I stopped in for a sweater I saw on their live Instagram sale and also grabbed a matching top and a couple of fun gifts.
Don't drive by...go in and check out what they have to offer!!”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
409 Leetes Island Rd, Branford
Gift Shops
“Beautiful, tranquil + inspiring shop with a carefully curated assortment of unique items and gifts. The best shop to go for presents, spiritual trinkets and holiday decor. Loved this spot.”
“I had a great experience at this location! One of the employees was beyond helpful in picking out a gift for my sister! Her name was Lynka and she was fantastic! Great work!”
“I’ve been coming to this place my whole life- it’s the only place my family buys jewelry from & our go to for any repairs
Always a great time & the best customer service ever!”
“So much fun wandering through this little shop. You walk in and it's so beautifully laid out and smells wonderful to boot. There's a mix of antique stuff, flea market finds and home goods that are new but made to look old. Jewelry, old postcards, clothing, paintings, they have them all here. Prices were quite reasonable.”
“I go to this museum with my father quite often because their exhibits often change and I simply breathtaking. The best part is, is that's it's free to get in.”
“I always find the perfect card or gift at this Hallmark store and I am always greeted by an employee right when I enter the store. One time, I needed to get a card right into the mail and an employee allowed me to use their counter to write my card so that I could put it right into the mailbox just outside the store. Prices are a bit high but they send lots of coupons by email and you can combine coupons for your purchases. They have a great selection of cards for any occasion.”
“I most recently went to The Paper Store to get my ears pierced! I had been wanting a third hole in both ear lobes and noticed the ear piercing sign in the window a few times so I thought I’d give it a try. I brought my 6 year old daughter with me in case she was interested in also getting her ears pierced. Maggie helped me out this particular afternoon and she made the experience so positive and fun. She was thorough in explaining the process as well as the piercing after care. She also helped make my daughter feel included and helpful. I picked out earrings, we each got lollipops and overall it was fun and nearly pain free, to my pleasant surprise. I highly recommend them and if I decide on a fourth piercing I’d definitely go back!”