On Centre

We love shopping at On Centre. Every time we need a party gift or a present when we’re visiting family, On Centre is our first stop. We’ve probably bought 12 JP mugs, 4 warm and stylish scarfs, several fun leggings, a few dresses, a few party games, lots of baby gifts, and a bunch more little gifties.
The selection is eclectic and tasteful and I must say I don’t know what we’d do without it nearby. It’s a life saver.

Great place for unusual clothes, jewelry, handbags, home goods and more. Crazy socks! Gifts.

I love this place. I have shopped here for years and always appreciated their interesting gifts, quality products and friendly staff. I even shopped here when I left JP. Now I’m glad I’m back and can shop here any time I want. Great source for quality gifts.

A great shop with all kids of gifty-​things like socks, jewelry and housewares. The people who work there are very helpful and are more than happy to gift wrap. Worth a visit!

I am a HUGE fan of this place. Independently owned and full of interesting stuff! Beautiful jewelry, cute clothing items & accessories, and a ton of brilliant gift ideas.
The prices range from moderate to pricey — at least for me, as a student — but! the quality is worth it.

A great little store and the fact that they are moving to a larger space makes it even better. They have something for everyone here. I believe they will do great at the new location!

After being the lucky recipient of many gifts from On Centre, it was nice to finally come in and see the brilliant store they came from. One of the most unique and charming gifts shops I’ve ever experienced. Jewelry, purses, toys, stationery, home goods, candles… none of which are ordinary. All of which were pleasantly affordable. If you need a great gift, this is THE place to go.

I’m so glad JP has an independently owned, interesting, creative, neat, stylish niche store! While I’ve picked up my share of gifts, and fun cocktail rings; my favorite part of this store is the clothes they carry. They are often ordered from small designers in small quantities and they replenish their stock frequently. I’ve never walked out of there without an article — or a few articles — of clothing — dresses usually or tops.
To echo what one other reviewer mentioned, I too asked if they could order a dress in a different size (they were selling them quickly), and they took down my name and number and called back when it was available. Not all items are available for re-​ordering, so if you see something you like, pick it up right then and there; there are no sales, and the regular retail prices are always very reasonable.

A great little shop to browse aimlessly for entertainment or to pick up a gift for someone special. They always have unique and interesting items so of course On Centre was my go to establishment to pick out my holiday Yankee Swap gifts (xl wine glass that holds an entire bottle of wine anyone?). The prices are fairly reasonable and it always feels good to support a well run local business.

What a cute little shop to stumble upon! There are a lot of items in this store that I see and think «I never knew I needed this, but now that I’ve seen it, I crc can’t live without it!» For example, a coffee mug with a scrabble letter on it (B for Beth of course). A JP tshirt. Their adorable little clutches/​purses that are clearly handmade. The Flour cookbook! The list goes on. I love popping in here when I need to buy a birthday/​holiday gift because I always find something perfect, even when I go in having no clue what to buy the person.
Staff has always been very helpful, but not overbearing (you know the type I’m talking about.) I’d encourage anyone in the neighborhood to stop by. Not the most convenient location (by T. Though the 39 stops right across the street), but worth the trip!

Great store for gifts… or in my case it’s the perfect place to be sure that you’ll be overwhelmed by the impulse to buy something cool. Today I got 6 engraved glasses a and a toy that turns my iPhone into a desk set 1950s phone.

This is a charming little store with an interesting, fun, and affordable assortment of gifts. I’ve purchased some really cool jewelry there and some beautiful Christmas ornaments. I usually can’t walk out of that store without buying something — either for me or for one of my lucky friends.
The owner is usually on site and is very friendly and accommodating.

Seriously one of the best funky-​type gift stores in Boston. Owner Phillip has a great eye for getting stuff in the store at all price points all of which is stuff really worth owning. Excellent jewelry, FANTASTIC BAGS, cool clothes, these are my favorite things. There is also always some funky housewares (Gama Go) and kooky baby stuff, but the purses and bags OH THE PURSES AND BAGS! Love!

Cute lil iconic JP shop with all kinds of potential classy or kitschy gifts for your friends and family. Lots of fun kitchen accessories, some paper supplies, clothes (tshirts, dresses, etc.), and books. Local handmade stuff as well as popular items you’d find in other trendy shops. Definitely a fun unique shopping experience if you want to give someone a personalized gift and support a local shop. I went on Monday late afternoon. The lady working the register was friendly when I asked her a question but never acknowledged me or said hi until I came up to her. For local shops I always look for a friendly hello when I enter.
Also please restock the ticket stub album you used to carry, I need to buy another one!

Love it! I can’t believe I have lived in JP for 5 years and I just went into this store. They have really cool, neat stuff and reasonable prices for fun gifts and unique finds. I especially love that they carry the Cuppow (turns a mason jar into a reusable mug) and now etched mason jars too. This is a must visit place in JP!

A little Centre St gem. The quirky, colorful, artsy feel of JP is perfectly expressed in this shop. Once I did about ¾ths of my christmas shopping for my family here. I regret nothing.

Yay for On Centre! It has become my go-​to place when I am looking for a gift. With their excellent selection of crafted jewelry, fun T-​shirts and scarves, and handbags, not to mention the great kitchen kitch and baby stuff, it’s hard not to find some kind of a pleaser. Not to generalize and make dangerous assumptions about different genders’ gift preferences or anything, but I’d say it’s more geared toward things that women would go for.
This wonderful little store’s inventory circulates, so don’t count on being able to get the same thing all the time — you just have to go a lot and enjoy it all.

Love this place!
It is a small store with bunch of cute stuff. I am originally from Japan so I know what I am talking about when I say «cute stuff» :)
I wish some of the things there were cheaper though… The t-​shirts look really cute but I cannot really afford them.
If you are looking for gifts, go to On Centre!

This is a great place to get a gift for a friend or yourself! I have given gifts to both guys and girls from On Centre. It also covers many age ranges. I gave my grandmother lotion, she loves the scent! I’ll be back to get her that lotion this year.
My advise is to walk into the store open minded and get your whole family holiday gifts from this store. I really think this store could make everyone happy. I’ve had rave reviews on all of the gifts I’ve given from On Centre.
There are so many unique pieces (art, crafty clothing and jewelry and much much more!)
Free gift wrap, excellent staff (so friendly) especially the owner! If you’re in JP this is a most visit store!

This shop is PERFECT for gifts for your mom/​significant other/​BFF/​pet/​baby. Really amazing. Phillip, the store owner, is truly wonderful. He is kind, welcoming, friendly, and somehow both incredibly helpful and attentive yet also low-​key and hands-​off, all at the same time. His taste is absolutely impeccable, so you’ll always find something classy, stylish, and en vogue. Never anything cheesy, gross, or off-​putting. Totally the kind of gift shop that you could take your mom/​grandmother into, and feel completely comfortable.
The shop is small, but don’t let that fool you. Philip packs it full of stuff, so make sure to take your time and look around, because the stock changes every time you turn around. And don’t feel weird that he’s watching/​judging you (you know how you can feel in some smaller stores) — I’ve spent an hour in the store, and he’s very patient and never pushy. He genuinely wants you to find something perfect, and is amazing if you need to exchange a product. And if you inquire about a specific item, he’ll look into it or try to order more.
Absolutely stop by for the perfect gift, or for something for yourself. They have everything: clothing, accessories, jewelry, bags, pet toys, baby stuff, stationery, household accessories… really. everything.
The prices are definitely reasonable, especially because all of the stuff is indie-​produced and really unique and special. He’ll gift wrap if you need to, and there are tons of amazing cards, too, so you can do all of your gift shopping in one spot. One of my favorite things about the store is that it’s pretty gender-​neutral, especially compared to other shops in JP. You can feel totally comfortable perusing the selections, knowing that it’s not all geared toward one gender or taste.
GO. HERE. NOW.