“We happened to find Diehl Marcus & Co while in Salem in October. I have never really drank tea but was curious to try as they had such a variety. The employee (Luke) gave me recommendations and sent me home with 3 samples. I absolutely LOVE the Cottage Comfort and have now become a daily tea drinker. I have since started buying other products from them. I will be a life long customer all the way from MN! ?”
“I've always been obsessed with their work and I finally got my first tattoo here and I love it so much. They do such a good job and I know I will be returning.”
“This store is attached in the back to two other stores, so you can go to oak+moss, spruce home and roost if you are in a wheelchair. Very nice employees helped me go through the back hallway so I could appreciate all of what each store had. Everything was so nice and we definitely bought our share of items. I would highly recommend if you are in a wheelchair and need extra help.”
“Love this shop. Come here every year. Got so many cute things over the years. From Halloween to Christmas, tee shirts and more. A must see shop one of my favorites.”
11AM - 6PM
6 Central St, Salem
Gift Shops
“We have been to Salem so many times, and somehow I never noticed this incredible shop until this past weekend, and now it is my new very favorite store! It is an absolute wonderland of beauty, and is filled with items to delight those of us with quirky little vintage souls. My whole family loved it so much that we stopped in, shopped, and returned a second time for a few more items when we were leaving. I'm already daydreaming about my next trip there so I can stockpile more whimsical wares!”
“I discovered this pottery studio back in February and have completed two class series so far—one beginner and one intermediate. Both instructors were incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. I’ve learned so much and absolutely love this studio! I’ll definitely be back for more classes in the future.”
10AM - 6PM
40 Front St, Salem
Gift Shops
“I love this shop! I’ve come here twice this month and I purchased sunglasses, earrings, a necklace, and ring. They have really unique, quality items. Out of all the stores this is where I had the best luck!”
“We just had the most wonderful experience here. Christmas Shopping with two toddlers can be a workout, but the owner of the shop not only took the pressure off of me while I shopped for gifts, but she made the experience for my boys’ a special one. She took the time to sit down with them and write a letter to Santa keeping them occupied. Not only was the customer service next level, the uniques pieces make for great gifts! Thank you!!!”
“Amazing!!! I had to buy my wife a 9th anniversary gift with a week left on the clock. I realized it was pottery and I thought to myself perfect! Pottery is made of clay and there is literally a store around the block called Paper & Clay! How could I go wrong,l. I’m clearly the best husband that ever existed to put this together.
Within 5 minutes I had my present picked out with a matching card to boot all in one place and the owner Leslie, who is amazing, even wrapped it for me!
My only regret is Google doesn’t allow me to give bonus stars!
Leslie thank you again, you preserved my marriage for at least another year?.
-Nick”
“What a fabulous giftshop. I signed up for a class that was held in the back of the store. The class was to make a hand scorched cheese tray. Before class I had the chance to walk around the store and look at all the fabulous gifts. Staff was super nice and helpful when I had questions. They offer great hands on class all year...and a wide selection of cute gifts. I look forward to taking another class and buying gifts there...”
“This was our favorite shop in Salem! They have a beautiful selection of items. The pricing was really sharp considering the quality (I bought some crystals that would have been 2-3x the price if I bought them at home in LA). And best of all, the women who were working were so wonderful and calming, I wanted to be them. I would live in this store if I could.”
9AM - 5PM
155 Derby St, Salem
Gift Shops
“Loved the store, plenty of variety and options at great prices. I got plenty of my souvenirs here and I got the best prices for exactly the same items were more expensive in the area”
“I’ve loved The Village Studio since it first opened! It’s my go-to place for gift giving (esp. hard-to-buy-for people and Secret Santa gifts), and when I want to treat myself. The staff is always kind and helpful. Most recently, for Christmas, I worked with Melissa to arrange a handmade quilt crafted from my daughter’s favorite and memorable childhood t-shirts and jackets. It came out better than I could have ever imagined, and she loved it! The quality of it is top notch, and the whole process was smooth and easy. I highly recommend if you have grown children and no idea what to do with their childhood t-shirts, sports or not.”
“The fruit bouquet was as pictured, thank you! The balloon was not what I ordered, that’s ok because I understand inventory changes.
My issue is the delivery was made at 5:10pm, that’s the end of a work day so I’m disappointed.”
11AM - 6PM
213 Essex St, Salem
Gift Shops
“Been coming here since I was about 13! My favorite shop in Salem. The layout has never changed either, it’s so nostalgic and classic. I will always come and look for something fun here. I do however wish they’d bring back the classic black leather journals- I got a new one here every summer when I was growing up. It was a fun salem tradition for me. I looked this year for nostalgic purposes and they didn’t have them anymore. Bummer! But many other great finds including vintage Halloween blow molds!”
“I decided to hop over to Salem on a Sunday afternoon after a conference ended. It was a cold and rainy April day and lots of places had already closed but I saw this place had their lights on from a distance. I hopped through the ran and was so happy I did! It was such a quaint place with the friendliest owner and really cute stuff, not just decor but bath and skincare things too! I will definitely come back when I get to explore Salem on a longer visit.”
9:30AM - 6PM
355 Broadway, Saugus
Gift Shops
“I've been shopping at Cardsmart for almost 20yrs now and I wouldn't go anywhere else to buy greeting cards. They have large selection of cards and they're all half price.
They also sell all kinds of things such as jewelry, children's toys, apparel and accessories.”
9:30AM - 5PM
191 Essex St, Salem
Gift Shops
“I just loved this place! This is the store that I probably spent the most time because I couldn’t make decisions on what I wanted to buy and unfortunately could not afford everything. They had souvenirs for all. Cutest shirts excellent Halloween decorations and all for really good prices.This would be one of my most recommended stores out of the group that I visited. I just loved it!”
“What a delight to come back to my home town and visit Sweet SurpriZe. Heidi’s store has something for everyone from clothing with the old Sachem logo and new logo to water bottles, draw string bags, candy and more. I highly recommend this store. Mim Quine, class of 76’.”
“The staff is super friendly and approachable. The selection is a mix of anime, Disney, Sanrio, and pop culture. They also make charitable donations to food banks and provide meals.”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Comforting Gift That Keeps on Giving!
I received Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup with fresh bread as a gift, and it was absolutely delightful from the moment it arrived. The packaging was incredibly thoughtful and secure — you could tell care was put into every detail.
The soup itself was rich, flavorful, and heartwarming — exactly what you’d expect from something made with love. The chicken was tender, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the broth tasted like something straight out of grandma’s kitchen. The fresh bread that came with it was soft and the perfect companion to the soup.
I enjoyed it so much that I ended up ordering the soup and bread bowl combo as a gift for a coworker just a few days later! This is now my go-to comfort food gift. Whether it’s for someone who’s under the weather, needs a little cheering up, or just deserves something delicious, Grandma’s Chicken Soup hits the spot every time.
Highly recommend!”
10AM - 8PM
226 Essex St, Salem
Gift Shops
“I didn’t buy anything here, but my sister bought a very cute hoodie. There’s lots of gift options at this store, so you could likely find souvenirs for pretty much anyone here. We browsed all the shops early and came back in the afternoon to actually buy things. This store looked great, but I already had my heart set on a few things I found elsewhere.”
“Had an amazing time at a private painting party. The owner was very helpful and delightful. The store has all kinds of neat little goodies. Looking forward to going back.”
“I couldn't make the family reunion. I wanted to add something healthy, beautiful and something the kids would really love. Edible Arrangements did just that. Fruit really fresh, mango and kiwi appreciated with all of the fruits and the display captivated all ( especially the kids!). I made order by calling the store ( I am out of state but prefer the human connection to a store instead of on line) "Krista" helped me with order size . I requested an order late on Sunday. Krista noted they closed earlier on Sunday but she would make it the last order of the day. Couldn't be happier with product and service. Definitely order again. Thankyou so much Edible Arrangements!!”
10AM - 7PM
214F Broadway, Saugus
Gift Shops
“I think this shop is really successful, it has every product you want and most of the products have very different shapes and are usually handmade, I like it very much, I haven't seen many shops like this in Boston”
“Great store and wonderful staff! Perfect place to find a present for a loved one or something for yourself. I found a really unique necklace for my wife that was locally made.”
“Great place for fantasy gifts and trinkets. Love this store! Decent prices and good quality products. The staff are wonderful, both friendly and helpful. I do love that they have you inspect your purchase before they box it up for you.”
“New favorite paper store location! The ladys here are so nice and helpful they helped me with jellycats and they were super sweet definitely will go to this location more ?”
“Very lovely store with all sorts of unique items. Beautiful minerals for display and jewelry. So much to look at and enjoy in the calming atmosphere.can’t wait to go back.”