The best local shops in Cambridge

Cozy store featuring a wide selection of crystals, as well as cards, candles, stones and smudge sticks.

456 Centre St (Jamaica Plain)

Family-run establishment offering high-end men's suits, accessories & tailoring in a polished venue.

76 Coolidge Hill Rd (Watertown)

Cozy storefront offering an array of floral arrangements, plants, gifts & greeting cards.

450 Salem St #3343 (Medford)

Airy store offering a wide array of handmade Jewish ritual items, plus Israeli art & jewelry & more.

437 Harvard St (Brookline)

Bright, fresh-cut flower blooms for weddings and other events, along with DIY-kits.

76 Greenleaf Ave (Medford)

Chain for decorative paper, crafting supplies & quirky gifts, plus custom stationery.

1361 Beacon St (Brookline)

Studio offering a variety of crafting experiences, including rug tufting and fluid art.

229 Harvard St (Brookline)

Quaint boutique with stylish, upmarket clothing & accessories for women, including designer pieces.

43 Brattle St

Women's clothing boutique featuring contemporary designer pieces, as well as accessories & handbags.

138 Charles St (Boston)

Longtime traditional menswear shop offering classic, preppy styles & made-to-measure suiting.

22 Holyoke St

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

2151 Mystic Valley Pkwy (Medford)

Classic flower shop offering everyday & special occasion arrangements plus plants & gift baskets.

76B High St (Medford)

Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

3850 Mystic Valley Pkwy (Medford)

Cute, unique, and trendy gifts, stationery, and toys from Asia.

1297 Beacon St (Brookline)

Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

22 McGrath Hwy (Somerville)

Fun gifts for home & family featured at a shop with a chalkboard-paint wall & steel display cases.

409 Highland Ave #2516 (Somerville)

Charming boutique offering women's clothing & accessories from local & international designers.

1302 Beacon St (Brookline)

Venerable flower shop with a rustic ambiance offering custom bouquets & house plants.

52 Brattle St

Hip boutique offering classic & vintage apparel, accessories, grooming products & gifts for men.

577 Tremont St (Boston)

Fashion-forward clothing boutique with a low-key vibe despite featuring goods from edgy designers.

1409 Washington St (Boston)

Women's boutique carrying trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories, including wedding pieces.

126 Charles St (Boston)

Retail chain for household goods, clothing & grocery items at closeout prices.

30 Commercial St (Medford)

Gift shop featuring handmade goods by local artists, plus workshops.

392 Main St (Medford)

Boutique offering cute, eclectic gifts, jewelry and clothing items as well as kind staff.

Lower Storefront, 172 Newbury St (Boston)

Retail chain offering brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes & housewares.

350 Washington St (Boston)

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

340 River St

Compact shop specializing in local, handmade crafts, including jewelry, cards, stationery & gifts.

416 Highland Ave (Somerville)

Tailor of stylish suits and shirts, providing both custom-made and ready-to-wear options.

201 Newbury St (Boston)

Women's apparel brand known for its careerwear, dresses & separates in contemporary styles.

200 State St (Boston)

Bouquets and houseplants are available at this flower shop known for its friendly service.

71 Stuart St (Boston)

Festive boutique with monthly wine tastings featuring designer women's fashions at discount prices.

91 Trapelo Rd (Belmont)

Cheerful gift shop featuring modern handmade gifts, toys & cards by local & national designers.

Massachusetts Ave (Arlington)

Flower store offering cut flowers, custom arrangements & fruit baskets, with delivery.

1 International Pl (Boston)

Chic boutique (19, 21) carrying gifts, accessories and women's clothing.

1 Monument Ave (Charlestown)

Cozy floral fixture offering ready-made & custom arrangements for casual or special occasions.

1 Devonshire Pl (Boston)

Celebrated flower shop known for supplying upscale, imaginative arrangements to famous clients.

92 Mt Auburn St

Neighborhood chain grocery outpost offering prepared foods, a deli, bakery, and floral arrangements.

1717 Beacon St (Brookline)

Wedding specialist selling gowns for brides, plus dresses for bridesmaids & bridal-party members.

141 Main St (Medford)

Popular chain retailer offering a range of casual clothing for men, women, kids, and babies.

15 Brattle St

Venerable flower shop, founded in 1929, offering arrangements & potted plants for delivery.

653 Massachusetts Ave

Florist selling loose flowers & arrangements, plus a selection of greeting cards, plants & candles.

96 Ames St

This destination for anime enthusiasts stocks toys & threads, plus quirky Japanese novelty items.

349 Newbury St (Boston)

Small shop selling Harry Potter–themed merchandise such as puzzles, food, and beer.

272 Newbury St (Boston)

Long-running flower dealer specializing in roses & Dutch flowers like tulips.

225 Massachusetts Ave (Boston)

Well-stocked gift shop with designer handbags, jewelry, home decor & knickknacks.

60 Charles St (Boston)

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

413 Centre St (Jamaica Plain)

Florist offering bouquets, arrangements, and plants, plus same-day delivery.

508 Somerville Ave (Somerville)

Longtime shop for women's fashions & accessories focusing on local designers & natural fabrics.

1773 Massachusetts Ave

Denim pioneer dating back to 1873 with a selection of jeans, casualwear, jackets & accessories.

520 Assembly Row (Somerville)

Chain for decorative paper, crafting supplies & quirky gifts, plus custom stationery.

1810 Massachusetts Ave

Intimate shop specializing in 19th-century maps & transit memorabilia, plus map-themed gifts.

1731 Massachusetts Ave

Casual store stocking gifts, books and clothing for babies and children plus toys, including handmade options.

46 White St (Somerville)

Colorful clothes for women, and kids as well as men are sold at this store.

600 Assembly Row (Somerville)

Clothing chain featuring classic, stylish pieces for men & women, plus shoes & accessories.

559 Assembly Row (Somerville)

This hip, curated shop offers unique gifts & home goods, from artisanal wool blankets to beard soap.

86 Joy St (Somerville)

Charming studio featuring arrangements, plants and gift items, plus design classes.

78 Cross St (Somerville)

An eclectic array of fair-trade products from around the world, from furniture to art to jewelry.

1771 Massachusetts Ave

Long-running flower shop, opened in 1917, offering custom arrangements, plants & other flora.

1540 Cambridge St

Letterpress print and design studio selling wedding invitations, greeting cards, and paper goods.

1309 Cambridge St

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

180 Somerville Ave (Somerville)

Romantic boutique featuring non-mainstream women's jewelry & clothing from T-shirts to dresses.

1776 Massachusetts Ave

This boutique offers stylish men's suits & casualwear, plus customized items with high-end fabrics.

2067 Massachusetts Ave

Stylish men's and women's clothing store for jeans, dresses, suits, and more.

301 Artisan Way (Somerville)

Women's apparel brand known for its careerwear, dresses & separates in contemporary styles.

601 Assembly Row (Somerville)

Souvenir shop with apparel, toy trains, maps, and other gifts themed around the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

1731 Massachusetts Ave

Floral shop, serving cut flowers, bouquets, centerpieces and giftware, plus bridal services.

231 Somerville Ave (Somerville)

Longtime label known for its classic shirts, suits, sportswear & accessories for men, women & kids.

660 Assembly Row Ste 104 (Somerville)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

1341 Boylston St (Boston)

Expansive place offering groceries, including organic, European options, meats and produce, plus beer, wine and seafood.

MEADOW GLEN MALL, 3850 Mystic Valley Pkwy (Medford)

Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).

145 Middlesex Ave (Somerville)

Harvard's oldest museum, featuring European & American art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

32 Quincy St

Family-owned supermarket chain with meat & seafood, plus produce, baked goods & flowers.

170 Everett Ave (Chelsea)

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65 Mt Auburn St

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63 Thayer St (Boston)

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83 Newbury St (Boston)

Sprawling store offering new & used apparel, including vintage pieces, for men & women.

200 Broadway

Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.

800 Boylston St Ste 31 (Boston)

Chain retailer carrying a wide selection of trendy brand-name & designer sunglasses.

7 N Market St (Boston)

Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.

Boston

Consignment shop with a selection of pre-owned luxury items (clothing, shoes, handbags, sunglasses, etc.) for men and women.

100 Charles St (Boston)

Source for music, movies, comics & other pop culture goods, with an emphasis on independent artists.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 N Market St #366 (Boston)

Online and physical retailer of T-shirts, hoodies and more with nostalgia-evoking designs.

386 Centre St (Jamaica Plain)

Cozy-chic men's & women's boutique stocking an edited selection of designer clothing & accessories.

703 E Broadway (Boston)

Vegas branch of the upscale Italian food hall, with restaurants, quick-service counters, and groceries.

800 Boylston St (Boston)