Activities | Artists | Auto | Books | Boutique | Candy Shops | Coffee Shops |Food and Beverage | Fitness | Flowers | Gifts | Home | Jewelry | Medical Spa | Music | Pets | Photography | Restaurants | Salons
Below is a list of small businesses recommended by community residents North of Boston. Let’s shop local, buy gift certificates and/or give our favorite businesses excellent reviews online.
Is one of your favorite businesses missing? Let us know and as long as they have a Facebook Page, a solid following and good reviews, we will add them! Email us their name and town to [email protected]
Activities
Ceramica – Stoneham, MA
Cerámica provides a safe and welcoming studio for people of all ages to express their creativity. Drop in & treat yourself or come in with friends & family. We welcome large groups for birthday parties or corporate events.
Kidcasso Art Studio – Wakefield, MA and Andover, MA
Kidcasso is an art studio designed for students from ages 6 months-Adult to study, explore, and create original works of art. Classes are offered by session and family night workshops are offered monthly.
(617) 257-3010
@Kidcassoartstudio
101 Albion St Wakefield, MA 01880
Sports Zone 101
We are an activity company designed to teach the value of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. We specialize in children’s programs and parties!
(781) 365-9950
Facebook: @SportsZone101
400 West Cummings Park, Suite 1975 Woburn, MA 01801
Artists
Antea Amoroso Artistry – Reading, MA
My signs and decor are unique-everything is hand painted and crafted by myself. These are items that you would not find in your average store, and items selling for a pretty penny (plus shipping!) on most websites. My rentals are divided into packages based on what I find most clients are looking for, including but not limited to the seating chart, table numbers, card box, signature drink sign etc. Each package is designed and geared towards your unique style and taste, customized to you! I am also known for my custom hand painted and letter signs! Whether it be a gift or for your home, come check out what I have ready for you or place your custom order!
By appointment only! Book online: www.anteaamorosodesign.com
Facebook: @anteaamorosodesign
Linda Balek Art
Auto
Gygrds
Travelling car detail shop with base location in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Offering complete list of services for both interior and exterior including vacuuming, restoring, and surpassing the original condition.
(781) 850-5189
@GYGRDS
Wakefield Tire and Automotive Repair – Wakefield, MA
Wakefield Tire and Automotive Repair, offers complete automotive and tire services. Since 1973, they have been servicing the community of Wakefield with their expert knowledge of automobiles and automotive parts. They provide the latest scanning and diagnostic services as well as a full range of maintenance services.
http://www.wakefieldtireandautorepair.com/
(781) 245-5548
Facebook: @WakefieldTireRepair
20 Lincoln St Wakefield, MA 01880
Books
The Book Oasis – Stoneham, MA
Proudly serving the Stoneham, Reading, Melrose, Woburn, Wakefield area and beyond. New & gently used books, gifts & greeting cards. We have PUZZLES. 132 T bus is 2 doors down. Virtual Book Fairs @fantasticbookfairs.com
The Book Oasis is a general-interest bookstore carrying used and new inventory, as well as gifts, hand-made gifts, greeting cards, games/plush and more. We have gift certificates in any amount, teacher credit and book club discounts. We have a non-fiction room with history, cookbooks, travel, science, self-help and much more. There is also a children’s nook for young readers of all ages. The Book Oasis now offers school book fairs! Visit http://www.fantasticbookfairs.com for all the details. Check out the difference and keep your book fair local. Our book fairs are virtual for the Fall 2020 season, cash-based commission, CDC protocols followed, small staff, contactless 🙂
(781) 438-0077
Facebook: @bookoasis
311 Main St Stoneham, MA 02180
Whitelam Books – Reading, MA
Family-owned, independent neighborhood book store. Book clubs, story times, book signings and author events, community events.
(781) 779-1833
Facebook: @whitelambooks
610 Main Street Reading, MA 01867
Boutique
Aine’s Boutique – Reading, MA
Visit us Soon! Winner of BONS Best Women Casual Clothing, Accessories, & Jeans 2016,2017,2018,2019,2020Shop us online anytime!
https://www.ainesboutique.com/
(781) 944-0429
Facebook: @ainesboutique
The Merry Lion – Wakefield, MA
The Merry Lion is a children’s boutique and gift shop featuring trendy and modern children’s clothing and lifestyle products along with a selection of women’s items!
We are a “mimi and mama” team with two of the best little helpers around! At The Merry Lion you can find unique items that are fun, fashionable, and comfortable. Come by and check us out, we’d love to meet you!
Diane & Lauren
http://www.shopthemerrylion.com/
(781) 587-0286
Facebook: @themerrylionwakefield
253 North Avenue Wakefield, MA 01880
Candy Shops
Coffee Shops
Kushala Sip Coffee House – Stoneham, MA
Kushala Sip is a Coffee House in Stoneham, MA. We offer specialty coffee, tea, pastries, wraps, salads, live music and parking on the rear.
Buy Gift Cards online: HERE
(781) 971-7195
Facebook: @kushalasipcoffee
335 Main St, Ste 101 Stoneham, MA 02180
The Studio Cafe – Woburn, MA
The Studio Cafe, located at 327 Main St in Woburn MA, offers specialty coffee, tea, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches and bowls, brick-pressed lunch sandwiches, desserts, and pastries – all with a side of art.
(781) 404-6056
Facebook: @thestudiocafewoburn
327 Main Street, Woburn MA 01801 Woburn, MA 01801
True North Coffee – Burlington, MA
True North is a locally-owned, independent coffeehouse dedicated to serving the Burlington community. We have created an atmosphere that is always warm and inviting for you to meet family and friends, do some reading, check your email, or simply relax.
http://www.truenorthcoffeecafe.com/
(781) 229-2330
Facebook: @truenorthcoffee
204 Cambridge St Burlington, MA 01803
Fitness
Activate Fitness + Nutrition – Woburn, MA
Personal and Group Training – Nutrition – Pilates Open Monday – Saturday (by appointment only)
(781) 962-0986
Facebook: @activateboston
186 Cambridge Rd, # 11 Woburn, MA 01801
Fit Revolution – North Reading, MA
Fit Revolution offers classes for every body including: Barre, Bootcamp, Cardio Kickboxing, Core, Cycling, Rowing, Strength Training, Tabata, Treadmill, Yoga, and more!
(339) 933-0293
Facebook: @FitRevolutionNR
55 Concord St North Reading, MA 01864
Fitness Within – Reading, MA
We are the #1 fitness studio serving Eastern Ma. We specialize in one-on-one personal training, small group training, bootcamps, and nutrition. We don’t just deliver amazing nutritional guidance and training, we deliver RESULTS!
http://www.fitness-within.com/
(781) 942-2919
Facebook: @fitnesswithinllc
Sweat Fixx – Wakefield, MA
It’s rowing- and so much more. SweatFixx is a boutique fitness studio specializing in low impact, high-intensity full body Row and Sculpting workouts. This your one stop shop for all cardio, strength, and flexblility. Our goal is to build a community where each member can push past their edge- its the hardest workout that EVERYONE can do!
(781) 245-1841
Facebook: @SweatFixx
383 lowell St Wakefield, MA 01880
TITLE Boxing Club Woburn MA
TITLE Boxing Club delivers the amazing results of boxing, minus the combat, to sculpt and strengthen your body from head to toe. Perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels, we combine no-hit boxing and kickboxing techniques with cardio and toning exercises to help you reach your goals quickly and continue conquering new ones. Our stress-busting, high-sweat group fitness workouts are as fierce as they are fun. Try our signature POWER HOUR free and see how good it feels to blast away calories.
https://titleboxingclub.com/woburn-ma/
(844) 526-9464
Facebook: @TBCWoburn
425 Washington St Woburn, MA 01801
Food and Beverage
Big Rich’s Gourmet Hot Sauce and Marinade
Nine delicious flavors – the great on anything sauce! Visit our website for product information and details.
http://www.bigrichshotsauce.com/
(978) 886-3168
Facebook: @bigrichshotsauce
Cooking Chat
Cupcake City-Reading
Shop Owner Karin DiNapoli, longtime Reading resident, looks forward to welcoming you to Cupcake City. We are located at 137 Main Street in Reading, MA. We offer a wide selection of amazing gourmet cupcakes baked on-site. We have a great party room for Birthday celebrations and other special events where participants will decorate cupcakes and make their own fondant decorations to create their own special treats! We also have a mobile cupcake truck which travels to festivals and events near and far. The pink truck can also be rented out for larger private events.
(781) 944-0400
Facebook: @cupcake.city.ma
Lord Hobo Brewing Co
We believe craft beer is the world’s most affordable luxury item and we’re determined to prove the value of the beer we bring to your table.
(781) 281-0809
Facebook: @lordhobobrewing
Professor’s Market – Reading, MA
Professor’s Market is a specialty grocery store specializing in local and imported products and prepared foods! Our artisan shop boasts a wealth of high-end charcuterie and fine cheeses, produced both locally and abroad. We also specialize in freshly made artisan pastas, tempting pastries, and quality coffee. Tired from work? Have a busy week and don’t feel like cooking? Then don’t! Turn to Professor’s Market delicious entrees-to-go like veal Marsala, paninis, and homemade soups. And when you’re planning an event, large or small, you can trust our catering department to be your one-stop shop for all of your get-together needs. We look forward to seeing you soon at Professor’s Market!
http://www.professorsmarket.com/
(781) 779-1794
Facebook: @professorsmarket
Two Knives and a Pan
Two Knives and a Pan offers personal chef services and private cooking classes throughout Greater Boston and New England.
Flowers
Andrea D’Amelio Floral Design
The Flower Shoppe of Eric’s
Artfully Designed. Creative and Fresh. The Flower Shoppe of Eric’s has provided quality designs and fresh arrangements for over 40 years to the town of Reading and surrounding areas.
http://www.theflowershoppeoferics.com/
(781) 944-0547
Facebook: @theflowershoppechicks
10 Brande Ct Reading, MA 01867
Hillside Florist
Hillside Florist has been proudly serving the Woburn area since 1950. Family owned and operated. Committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt.
https://www.hillsideflorist.biz
(781) 933-2670
Facebook: @hillsidefloristandgifts
888 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Parker Florist
Locally owned and operated floral design company in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
(781) 245-0745
Facebook: @Parker-Florist
9 Lincoln St Wakefield, MA 01880
Gifts
Brissonte – North Reading, MA
https://brissonte.myshopify.com/
(978) 207-1853
Facebook: @brissonte
157 Main St North Reading, MA 01864
Fiorella Soapery
We are a handmade soap and bath products company that focuses on bringing customers the highest quality bath products made with natural ingredients.
http://www.fiorellasoapery.com/
Facebook: @fiorellasoapery
Fringe on Main
Fringe on Main is a retail boutique that provides repurposed and refinished furniture; new and vintage home décor, handcrafted gift items and custom orders.
(617) 763-8437
Facebook: @Fringe-on-Main
897 Main St Wakefield, MA 01880
KT Creative Goods
Create, sniff, rub & feel good. KT Creative Goods creates all natural, essential oil based bath, body and wellness goodies for your sense & healing. All of my goodies are made in small, artisan batches to ensure freshness and quality – no preservatives! I’m a busy working mom, who loves all things crafty. I stumbled upon essential oils after doing everything I could think of to help my sore joints & hips…and then I found the magical essential oil called copaiba. I was hooked. Needless to say, it’s changed my life. I started out creating essential oil rollers for any ailments & occasion … and have now expanded to all natural body products that are as much fun to make as they are to use! I hope you can feel the love & passion that go into each one of the handmade goodies I create.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KTCreativeGoods?ref=profile_shopname
(617) 304-0839
Facebook: @KTCreativeGoods
Serenity Sage – Melrose, MA
My love of gardening, crafting, home decorating and spiritual exploration have all crashed together. Organically grown herbs and flowers from my garden hand wrapped and dried for burning rituals or decoration. Plant based skin care, pottery and candles.
Facebook: @serenitysagemelrose
The Sweetbay Shop
We are a family-run business in our hometown of Wakefield, MA. Beth and her daughter, Liz specialize in gift gifting, accessories and fresh and faux floral decor.
(781) 245-8451
Facebook: @Thesweetbayshopwakefield
478 Main St Wakefield, MA 01880
Tin Bucket
Tin Bucket is a place to shop for creative goods, or make them yourself! Pam “El” Keating is an artist and graphic designer whose latest passion is creating “Custom Panes” to add rustic decor to your home.
(781) 439-9051
Facebook: @TinBucketShop
12 Woburn St Reading, MA 01867
The Vintage Vault & Company
Decorating with Memories and Bringing Back the Love with a Dash of Vintage Flair.
http://www.vintagevaultandco.com/
(781) 603-3659
Facebook: @thevintagevaultandcompany
Wakefield Un-Common Antiques & Collectibles
Our hours: Friday and Saturday, 11- 3; or by appointment Wakefield Un-Common Antiques & Collectibles will carry antique furnishings, paintings, prints, vintage clothing, vintage jewelry, glass, china, coins and currency, country items, books — you name it! We are a group shop, with some limited dealer space available.
http://www.wakefielduncommon.com/
(781) 246-0300
Facebook: @WakefieldUncommonAntiques
306 Main St Wakefield, MA 01880
Jewelry
The Jewelry Vault – North Reading
We are a full service jewelry boutique focusing on providing the best customer experience possible.
http://www.thejewelryvault.com/
(978) 357-8470
Facebook: @thejewelryvault
4 Lowell Rd North Reading, MA 01864
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Alpha Omega Music Studios
Alpha Omega Music Studios was founded with one purpose: to help musicians reach their full creative potential. And since 2007, we’ve been doing just that. From online lessons to in-studio instruction, our teachers tailor their expertise to meet your unique needs. When you’re ready to share your music with the world, you can even reserve time to record with experienced engineers in our professional studio. We’re passionate about all things music, and we can’t wait to share that passion with you. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or you’ve never picked up an instrument, we’ll help you overcome obstacles and discover a new appreciation for the art of sound. Visit our website or call (978) 613-2255 to book a recording consultation or your free first lesson today!
(978) 276-1717
Facebook: @alphaoms
90 Main St, Ste 2 North Reading, MA 01864
Home
MEM Home Staging and Design
Whether you are selling your home and need professional staging to get top dollar or you are in a design dilemma, I would love to help! I am a RESA certified home stager and redesigner. I can take your home from drab to fabulous!
http://www.memhomestaginganddesign.com/
(781) 640-5022
Facebook: @MEMHOMESTAGINGANDDESIGN
Medical Spa
Stay Beautiful Medspa
Empowering women & building confidence through beauty.Over 10 years in the aesthetics industry. Natural-results driven with a ‘less is more’ philosophy offering anti-aging skincare services to help you relax, rejuvenate and get the perfect glow!
http://staybeautifulmedspa.com/
(978) 203-0172
Facebook: @staybeautifulmedspa
23 Warren Ave Woburn, MA 01801
Pets
The Dirty Doodle – Stoneham, MA
The Dirty Doodle offers self-wash, staff-wash & grooming options in our full service tub room, as well as holistic foods and unique hand made accessories.
(781) 872-1676
Facebook: @thedirtydoodle
236 Main Street Stoneham, MA 02180
everything but the dog
At Everything But the Dog you will find a unique selection of accessories and necessities for your four legged family member. All-natural foods, toys, treats, collars, and bedding for all shapes and sizes.
http://www.everythingbutthedog.net/
(781) 944-5300
Facebook: @everythingbutthedogreading
Nana’s Tea Time Treats
Registered as a 501c3 charity and 100% of the purchase price is donated to dog rescue.
Photography
Lara K Photography – Newborn & Baby Portraiture – Woburn, MA
Boston photographer specializing in Maternity, Newborn, & Baby photography. Helping to preserve the special moments of a newborn through their childhood is the most rewarding job, and I’m so lucky to be able to be a part of that!
http://www.larakphotography.com/
Facebook: @LaraKPhotography
Restaurants
Salons
Salon 77 – North Reading, MA
Salon 77 is a modern, luxurious salon experience just north of Boston! Reserve your next service today!
(978) 664-7877
Facebook: @SalonSeventy7
161 Main St North Reading, MA 01864
Skin Savvy Skin Care – Reading, MA
Skin Savvy skincare salon is a full service skin care salon located in North Reading, MA. Our licensed professional estehticians will provide you with results oriented treatments customized for you and your specific needs. We offer advanced facials for adults & teens, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, head to toe waxing, laser hair removal & special event makeup applications. We also have a nurse on staff to provide Botox and facial fillers.
(978) 664-0094
Facebook: @skinsavvy
161 Main St Ste 4 North Reading, MA 01864
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