Fiske’s General Store

Super impressed with this great store in Holliston.
Located on Routes 16 & 126, in the center of town, with an amazing supply of everything. So many toys, gift ideas, candy, school /​office supplies, art materials: crafts, painting, etc, etc, as well as historical stuff too. The man at the front counter was super friendly, and came over to ask if I was looking for anything as well as greeted me when I stopped in, which is uncommon these days.
The products were all super cool, and not ridiculously overpriced like small shops. There was a good selection of items, and they had good stock of everything. I would definitely return, and will be for the holidays, as well as gifts of any sort.
Highly suggested.

LOVE THIS STORE!!!
Okay so we were going to look at some dresses in Holliston for my upcoming elopement this Sunday. We were way too early and decided to poke around Holliston. We found this great General Store, full of crafty things! We bought tons of things for the wedding and some inexpensive but really cute jewelry. We were not dissapointed with the finds in this shop and they have an extensive toy section (we are sans kiddies so we skipped that area.)
The service was amazing with some really great conversations with the owner and we think his wife.
Here’s the topper though! I bought a little spool of orange thread. It cost barely $ 3. We must have packed up in hurry to get to our dress appointment because in the middle of the appointment the bell rang at the dress shop. In comes the spool of orange thread! The owner drove to the dress shop to make sure that we had the thread for our wedding.
THANK YOU!!!

Fiske’s is quintessential small town America… when I was growing up, there were stores like this wherever you went. Unfortunately corporate chains have pushed stores like this out of existence in most places, a fact which makes me appreciate Fiske’s that much more. I visit the store at least once month with my kids, and it never disappoints!

One of the cutest little New England-​y stores I’ve been to in a while. They have really nice crafts in addition to the old fashioned candy and products. Prices are a bit on the expensive side though. However, the staff is friendly and just the experience of the place makes it worth the trip up from NY.

This is one of those quintessential reminders that the New England I grew up with is still around. It evolves over time, but is still what one would think of as a general store in the modern era, filling in the gaps of specialty stores in the area. I swung by here for gift wrap since there was nowhere else around on the way home via Route 16 from Milford beyond the drug stores.
It has a number of general gifts for the browser, though not necessarily unique items to the area. It fills needs of the area around it, and therefore is what it advertises to be. The place has children running around on a rainy day, looking for activities to do (and snacks to nosh on), and the place obliges with a decent selection of educational games, puzzles, and arts and crafts supplies, a scene I miss seeing in this day of electronics. It may not be a place for tourists to find the best in local artisan crafts, but it certainly fulfills its purpose. The interior is expansive in terms of size, and the high ceilings keep the sensation of the store from feeling too cluttered. If you have a sweet tooth, be wary, as that is one category that this store has a very extensive selection in, in terms of local gift goods and nostalgic favorites. The service is warm, though I am not a local. It’s nice to know that there are places like this are still around to give that sensation that life can slow down enough to be enjoyed at a comfortable pace.

Every time I enter Fiske’s (probably 2 – 3 times a week), I hear the theme music from Cheers playing in my head. I love Fiske’s and the people who work there. They are just always so happy to be doing what they’re doing, and happy to help me find what I’m looking for… whether it’s for a birthday party or my latest craft project. The prices are definitely a bit higher than Target or AC Moore, but I don’t mind paying because it is a small local business, it’s more convenient, and it’s service with a smile.

Fiske’s is fantastic!
Everyone who grew up in Holliston, Massachusetts remembers getting candy from their front counter, buying art supplies from the large Arts & Crafts room, or keeping their supply of beanie babies flowing. The store is right in the center of the town, located at the main intersection (by the one blinking, yellow light). It’s so old-​fashioned and has its own charm. It’s just as important as the library and the town hall. Long live Fiske’s!