Top 5: Park Slope Shops We Love Right Now

Among Park Slope’s well-known family vibe and vast supply of elegant brownstones, you'll find a unique treasure trove of boutiques that rewards budgets of all type, from thrifty to high-end.

372 Fifth Avenue (between 5th and 6th streets)

A store straight out of a child’s imagination, this celebrated local institution has everything the aspiring superhero might need. Kids can scour the shelves for a Superman cape or load up their Batman utility belt with anti-gravity liquid and an invisibility device. Paralleling the store’s theme of secret worlds, there’s a hidden door leading to 826NYC, an inclusive nonprofit that promotes kids' writing and creative expression.

232 Seventh Avenue at 4th Street

A wonderland of invitations, journals and wrapping papers, this beloved stationery shop is full of color and verve. For rebellious individualists looking to cultivate their own style, the shop is a perfect antidote to Hallmark. Aided by the wisdom of the passionate owner-operators, customers can craft memorable invitations and distinguished notes, either in-store or at the store's website PostScript Brooklyn.

232 5th Avenue at President Street

As Park Slope represents a calmer contrast to the more frenetic Manhattan, so this store manages to riff on the idea of a general store by infusing it with a more urban sensibility. The pleasure of the shop is browsing through the diverse inventory of useful items and zany delights. The perfect place to find a gift for the person who has everything, don’t be surprised if you find yourself with armfuls of hand-painted cat mugs, solar system erasers, unicorn cupcake kits and pineapple-shaped cookie jars.

143 Seventh Avenue (between Carroll Street and Garfield Place)

In a world where great bookstores have become a rarity, the Community Bookstore is Park Slope's priceless crown jewel. You’d never know you’re in the age of Amazon at this thriving local center that offers star-studded readings, extraordinarily warm employees, a kids' corner, and of course, a particularly thoughtful and well-curated selection of books.

515 Fifth Avenue at 13th Street

Thrifters will want to set aside several hours for browsing this great shop, where the downstairs is uber-affordable and the upstairs is laden with high-end goods. The racks are full of surprises ranging from singular vintage finds to seemingly untouched designer offerings. Plus, all proceeds go to Chai Lifeline, a charity benefiting sick children and their families, so you’ll be able to send a few bucks to a worthy cause while scoring hip threads for you and yours.

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