SITE

Small local shop with lots of fun, random items, e.g., Astoria/​Queens-​themed stuff, posters, books, cards, candles, t-​shirts, scarves, baby stuff, etc. Adorable, and great for buying gifts, for friends and fam or just for yourself! They also have a website, so you can order online, but if you’re in the area and wanna save on shipping, it’s worth going in to browse. And FYI, they don’t open until noon.

Unique gift ideas compounded with lots of Queens & Astoria love!
Interesting collection of maps, stamps, thought-​provoking kitchenware and utensils. I got a onesie here for a friend’s baby shower that had a tandem bicycle image on it.
One night I stopped by and there was wine & cheese, with samples of kobucha juice outside.
Clearly a thoughtful local spot interested in promoting all things Astorian. Glad it’s close by.

I’ve been to site a couple of times now and it’s always a treat. They have a lot of cute things and a lot that are Astoria or Queens area focused. I love that! This is like a headquarters for queens related merchandise, clothing, and accessories. Queens Pride is HUGE here.
I also came here for a book signing for «Food Lover’s Guide to Queens». It was a great event that packed the store and overflowed outside. I’m glad to see this store be so active in its community. The woman that runs/​owns the store is super nice and is always welcoming.
I can’t wait for my next visit honestly. They seem to be changing their stock pretty frequently judging by their facebook posts.

Really cute and uniquely «modern» Queens. Everyone in Astoria should def check out!

Site has so much to offer. I pass by this store and admire the window display daily. It’s so eye-​catching, that you just know there are going to be good things waiting inside.
And the innovative product lines just keep coming and coming. If you are in search of a unique gift and like to support local, drop by Site.
There are also events here from time to time, so I recommend following them on the social media platforms so you don’t miss out.

What a great place to find the little niche Queens item, like the Queens poster or the Queens tote bag, or the beer monster bottle/​can opener. I’ve walked by this place a whole bunch of times and promised the owner that once I received my tax refund, I was going to come in a buy a whole bunch of posters. Welp, today I did and was so happy with my purchase. The owner even advised me to go to Michael’s which saved me a ton of money on the frames. However, the one problem I have with this place is it is a bit expensive. I understand that this isn’t some corporate conglomerate but, as I stated before, I did have to wait for my refund to go through to get all the posters I wanted to. Check this place out for all the great Queens and Astoria items it has to offer.

A really cute little shop next door to Café Bar. Perfect for gifts or for that small unique touch to your home. Also has a good selection of baby gifts.

What an adorable store! There’s something for everyone in here, including quirky Queens-​oriented objects and accessories. Be sure to look in every corner, as there is a treasure to be found!
I left with a baby onesie with sushi on it, quirky Xmas cards, and a kid’s balancing game. Unique gifts!

A very cute little boutique style shop. Lots of little gifts for every occasion. I loved the Astoria-​centric vibe, there was plenty of locally sourced items. I picked up a few pieces of jewelry that showed off my Astoria pride at a reasonable price. Stationary is also really unique and cute.

After numerous purchases over the past few years, I realized I haven’t written a review. This place is so legit and Astoria is so damn lucky to have it (in fact, it’s almost TOO good to be true that Astoria has such a gem).
This really is a one-​stop shop for unique gifts for any occasion and items for the home. Need something for the host/​ess that is unique and sure to inspire «oohs» and «aahs»? Need a baby gift for your ‘very «artistic» Brooklyn friends? Are you a candle whore like me? This is your place.
Great prices, every-​changing selection, lots of local stuff.

I love supporting local businesses and Site makes it extremely easy to do just that. Their selection ranges from toys, home décor, alcohol-​related accessories, Astoria pride accessories and generally the cutest things to buy to make all your friends jealous. I picked up a couple wine accessories for a relative and ended up coming back because the gift options are endless. There is something here for everybody. Their website is really to browse and order as well.

Call me the ‘typical dude’. I’m not one to go shopping for new knick-​knacks, home décor, kitchen stuff, etc. for my apartment. That being said, I find SITE to be one of the more cooler stores in Astoria. Wide range of goods, great service and centrally located in Astoria. My gf and I picked up a cool looking platter styled to look like an old school board game. Next time we go, I’ll have to convince my gf that those funky NYC borough pillows will go with our couch haha.

Cutesy home gifts. Some local stuff, some not.
Easy to find a stocking stuffer-​type gift for any person, especially this time of year.

5 stars for the new epic window display alone.
But then there are all the CUTE THINGS.
I want to have a baby just to stuff their precious little feeties into cute socks with femme ballet slippers. I want to have a million cunty pictures to put into translucent neon picture frames.
I love a design shop with style, and this is it.

Such a cute little store nestled in Astoria. It was easy to find, but is definitely situated away from most of the Astoria retail scene.
The items are all adorable and amazing, but a bit pricey, for sure. I gravitated toward SITE’s sale bin, where I purchased a really great canvas print for $ 5.
I highly recommend this store for quality, hip tchotchkes.

I LOVE Site! It seems to me like exactly the kind of place we need in Astoria. Whenever I need a _​_​_​_​gift for _​_​_​_​I always first think, «oh, I should check Site, their stuff is so cute!» I’ve sent adorable necklaces to friends in L.A., gotten cute cards and wrapping paper and let me tell you, once I know a small child who I can buy gifts for, they will all be coming from here.
It’s right by the movie theater so it’s pretty convenient to lots of things, the owner is always SO friendly and helpful and not at all pushy which I sometimes get nervous about when in shops like that.

This is a fun funky place with a great range of «ecclectica.» The owner (I assume) was incredibly friendly and the prices were fairly good. Items seemed to range from good deal to wtf (which is to be expected when selling this type of williamsburg swag). You can stop in and pick up a little R2D2 flash drive for a few bucks, or splurge and get a gorgeous porcelain rhino head coat hook for $ 150.
In short, hipster swag without the hipster attitude.

I have a hard time not spending money when I walk into SITE.
First, I’m a fan of supporting local businesses. I’m especially a fan of supporting a local business that is awesome.
I can buy fancy hand cream and baby shower presents and adorable cards and I don’t have to get on a train to do it. I just need to walk 6 blocks. It’s very close to Studio Square, so I’ve encouraged my beer-​garden-​bound friends to do a SITE run before they start drinking (though, they’d buy more if they went after).
The owner has impeccable taste. I bought the cutest owl floor mat a few weeks back and I adore it wholeheartedly. She often offers discounts around holidays and whatnot, so that’s a double good thing.
SITE rocks.

SITE is a magical treasure box of wonder and delight. I was in there for three hours chatting with the owner, Mackenzi, and every few minutes I would discover a new delight! It’s not huge, but at the same time it is chock full of goodies. It’s absolutely worth the trip from Brooklyn, though the rumor mill tells me Mackenzi is vending at the Brooklyn Flea Market soon.
My dog loves the pink argyle squeaky bone I scored her and the map-​printed clutch I bought is really durable and was a bargain for something handmade at a boutique ($ 7).
I have a list a mile long of gifties I want from there that I recall from my maiden voyage:
*glittery dangly butterfly mobile
*a series of water bottles, one of which has a beaver wetting the ground, another proclaims to hold holy water
*a candle scented of leather (and it really smells like that and it’s really sexy)
*a brooklyn bandanna because I have to represent for my own neighborhood
*those vinyl cling things for your wall that act as CHALKBOARDS
*a million gorgeous vintage earrings
*CUPCAKE aprons
Mackenzi has a great eye for design (she is an interior designer) and she knows all of the great places to eat in Astoria. Ask her for a lunch recommendation and she’ll pull out a huge stack of menus, information on the owners and advice about what kind of toppings to get on your potato.

How can anyone who reps Astoria have a complaint with SITE? Or dare to compare it to a store like Urban Outfitters? Urban Outfitters rips off indie designers, stealing their designs and then mass-​producing them with inflated prices. SITE carries (and supports) the work of independent designers from all over the country (and the world!) with special attention given to local artists. The store goes above and beyond the role of a typical «boutique» by hosting free parties for the community a couple times a year that feature refreshments, music, and products from local artists.
Aside from all that, the store itself is beautiful and meticulously curated, with unique products beautifully displayed. I know that every time I swing by SITE, they are gonna have something new and interesting to see.
Moreover, as anyone in Astoria can attest, the area around SITE has, in recent years, become overrun with chain stores (Starbucks, Carvel, Applebees, etc) It’s wonderful, inspiring and refreshing to see an independent, female-​owned business, surviving and thriving in that area. Long live SITE!