Gift Man - Gift and Souvenir Shop

I wish zero stars were an option. I was shopping at this overpriced junk store for some last minute gift ideas for the kids when a store employee decided to swear in front of my kids (5 and 3-years old). They were playing with some of the toys that were on display and I was putting them back when all of a sudden this crazy woman pushed us out of the way to return them to their original position. When I told her that I clean up after my kids she ignored me and again took a toy train that my son had been showing to his sister and immediately put it back. I told the kids that we weren't going to spend any money here and turned to leave. She immediately said, "JESUS CHRIST!" as if we had done something wrong. I returned the next day to discuss what happened. I walked in and said I'd like to speak to a manager and...she called 911! I spoke in hushed tones, was respectful, and did nothing to deserve this. A cop came and wound up laughing about how crazy this woman was. Don't bring your kids here! And don't reward these people with your business when so many other options are readily available. This woman was horrible, and this matches a Yelp reviewer's recent posting about falsely accusing someone of shoplifting. Stay away from this place! And to the lady who works there - get some counselling. ***UPDATE: The owner flat-out lied in his response. No apology from the employee, no offer of a free anything. An apology would've put this thing to bed - some sort of acknowledgement that you don't behave this way in front of customers, especially kids. I won't list the other lies in his response, but I encourage everyone to read it. Notice the psychotic way he uses my name over and over and tries to attack me as a person and father! What kind of sick store owner decides that THAT is the right course of direction for his business?? This woman went off on my kids, screeched "Jesus Christ!" at them (which we don't let our kids say), and when I came back the next day to peacefully speak to a manager she called the cops! Again, look at this guy's response! Prospective customers just need to read his own words. That is all the indictment that is needed! :)
1 8 years ago (24-04-2018)

Great place for gifts! Found the perfect present for my niece. Also found a sweet vintage New York license plate for my collection. They have a large selection from many states.
5 8 years ago (15-04-2018)

Lovely shop run by lovely people. Offers a unique selection of souvenirs, clothing, trinkets and books. Customer service is outstanding; the owners always offer a hand when I need help finding something. Neighborhood staple. Very grateful for Gift Man!
5 8 years ago (20-02-2018)

Love this little shop! Always a warm and friendly environment with affordable products. Great addition to the neighborhood.
5 8 years ago (22-02-2018)

Reasonably priced and very good customer service. If your looking for trinkets and gifts to bring back home this is definitely the place. Do pay for those overpriced items in the airport and buy them here!
5 9 years ago (31-12-2017)