3 Best Shopping in The North End, Boston

Shake the Tree

North End Fodor's choice

Irresistible defines this one-stop shop, brimming with an eclectic array of floral dresses and tops, wide-legged pants, letterpress greeting cards, small brand apothecary, craft cocktail supplies, global cookbooks, woven baskets, and mixed media jewelry that you never knew you needed. Owner Marian Klausner creates an inspiring award-winning selection from her global travels.

I AM Books

North End
Once you've eaten your fill of pasta and cannoli, nourish your noggin at this independent, Italian American bookstore, where you'll find more than 1,200 titles in English and Italian. In addition to books written in Italian, including many children's books like Dr. Seuss, you'll find books devoted to Italian cooking, art, history, language, literature, and more, along with Italian comic books, card games, magazines, ceramics, and fragrances.

Polcari's Coffee

North End
If you're not able to kill a whole afternoon sipping cappuccino, this circa 1932 spot sells dried goods by the pound—coffees, teas, herbs, and spices (their secret dipping oil mix is well-known) displayed in antique brass bins—as well as a variety of nuts and Italian delicacies and candies.

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