The New Dime Store

Wow, loved this place and the staff was so pleasant. We really enjoyed walking around to see what they were marketing.

This place is great in Brookside, mostly because Brookside has not been able to support a hardware store, department store, a descent grocery store, or a card shop. It’s primary focus is not the primary focus of any of these types of stores I described but it does a lot of what all those stores do. I can get keys cut, buy canning supplies or kitchen supplies, games, puzzles, gift wrapping, crafty stuff, cards, and more. Its a fantastic place.
They somehow seem to hire a great group of really polite and nice high school kids. They are helpful, know whats going on and can get you in and out quickly.
I might pay $ 10 for what I would pay $ 8.50 for at Walmart but its so worth it.
Check it out if you have not been.

I love this place. You walk in, and you’re transported to another world. The world of mom and pop stores, the way it used to be. And still is! The beautiful up and down roller coaster wood floors is a treat in itself. Who else would call you when their supply of oil cloth was in? Like anyone else in the metro area would have it. And I remember it when it was called just The Dime Store. As you notice, the word (New) has been added on their awning. I hope that Unilocal can understand the difference, but not yet.

Creaky wooden floors add such a charm and character to the place… really!
And I found myself walking past some cards that «say what you mean»… because who doesn’t vomit a little in their mouth at the mushy Hallmark cards? These cards simply state things such as «congratulations on your divorce, we hated her».
Then there is the gag gift aisle… and the candy aisle with candy I haven’t seen around since I was 6! Hopefully it isn’t that old… Ha.
They have practical stuff too, picture frames, ribbon, cupcake papers, napkins, etc… but THAT isn’t something to Unilocal about…
This store is a kick in the pants… check it out.

This store is crazy cute. When I find myself in need of a gift for a friend, this is my go-​to place. This shop offers a huge selection of unique items — housewares, toys, gadgets, gizmos, gifts, etc. I can always find something special and they even have a huge selection of gift wrappings to top it off! It can be very difficult to leave without getting a little something for myself, too, but the prices are reasonable so no guilt there! Highly recommend this shop whether you are on the hunt for that perfect gift or just want to find something fun and clever for yourself.

The New Dime Store is a Dollar Store with a tiny bit more personality. There’s kitchen utensils and gadgets and cheap crap that you never knew you needed. Fun odds and ends line the shelves for you to waste your money on. I walked into The New Dime Store because STUFF was closed for inventory purposes.
I think this store would come in very handy for Holiday Decorations. I see myself coming here during the Christmas season for ornaments and random Santa figurines.

I love the mix of different items you can find, and the greeting card selection was fun and vast.
You can find seasonal items (windchimes, gardening stuff, kites right now), knick knacks, gifts, candles, kitchen stuff, and various Anne Taintor items.
Good prices and convenient.

Full of fun trinkets, household items and gift goodies. I always check it out when it’s gift-​buying time. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and affordable. Check it out.

Shop local, people! This little Brookside gem carries a little bit of everything: bathroom accessories, hand towels, sewing supplies, toys, Christmas décor, plastic containers, cleaning supplies… Its biggest downside is the limited nearby parking but give them a visit before heading out to Target!

***This store is a little reminiscent of a dollar store in its variety of stuff from candy and party stuff to household items and tools (the products here are much nicer than what you would find at a dollar store); it is a fun store to look around because they have a lot of interesting stuff including a wide variety of gag gifts***
Free street parking is available.

What a great place. You could stay there for hours. In this store you will see the most eccelctic group of things ever. My husband said it well when he said there was a great variety of useful items for travelers. There were practical things like mini sewing kits and toiletries, kitchen items, laundry products, toys, and more. You will also be able to find old favorites here-​dots candy, nips, necco wafers, and more. A greta place for the local and traveler alike. Very clean and neat with very helpful staff.

This place is great. It’s my go-​to store for household odds and ends that I can’t find at Target and don’t want to drive out to the burbs for or wait for via Internet. Seriously, it’s like they can read my mind with the random-​yet-​somehow-​necessary things they have here.
Knitting needles? Check. Popsicle molds? Check. Bouquet garni bags? Check. Eyeglass repair kit? Postcards? Ribbons? My favorite zlyss pizza cutter? Checketty check check.
Also, because of the randomness factor, it’s a fun store to meander about in.
It’s a wee bit pricier than a big box store, but I consider it a convenience fee. Saves gas and shipping if you’re around Brookside!

I have been going to the «Dime Store» since I was twelve years old, used to ride our bikes up there. Back then all you needed was a dime to buy something, maybe two things. Really takes me back to childhood when I walk in the place. I remember the «Hobby Shop» and «Katz». It was a really cool area to grow up in!

Okay, I know I’m about to give a somewhat negative review to a local business, but… I can’t think of a way to finish that sentence.
I’m not 100% sure the purpose of this store. I guess it’s a throwback to the days when stores had to sell everything. Candy, cards, household items, dignity, whatever. But it’s pretty pricey. I like a place supporting local people, but chances are if you’re a regular here then you make too much money. Wait, your spouse makes too much money. It IS Brookside, after all.
The college kids who work here are nice, but the older ladies (owners) kind of have a weird, harsh, Stepford WASP thing going on. I suppose I shall go elsewhere for my completely useless and unnecessary kitchen goods.

best ribbon selection ever
love the Dime Store!
rarely do they not have something you are looking for!

I was surprised to realize I hadn’t reviewed this store. It’s my favorite kind of place, w/​wooden floors and anything you could possibly need. Well, not anything. They didn’t have the accordion recipe file I was hunting a few years ago, but then neither did anyone else. A few visits ago I found some Velcro dots to secure a hatband to a hat. Whether I’ve sewn them on is irrelevant. They had them and I bought them.
This trip Lois and I parked in front of the Dime Store when we were heading for the Leopold Gallery and I made a detour to see if they had purse-​size address books. Of course they did. Not everyone has an iPhone or a Blackberry or a Droid. They didn’t have exactly what I was looking for, but they had two or three different ones. The store was decked out for Hallowe’en and looked quite fetching. The stock was more robust than I remembered from my last visit and the staff were friendly and helpful. Every town should have one of these. In the olden days they pretty much used to. They’re more soulful than Target, K-​Mart or the other national chain stores.

The Dime Store is akin to something from another era. A better era? The folks who work here and kind and enthusiastic. If you spend more than a certain amount of money on Tuesdays, you receive 20% off, and the staff gleefully cheers «20% off Tuesdays!» What an experience!
You can find nearly everything here. If I need a new colander, rubber gloves, a yard rake, candlesticks, or a spool of ribbon, I know that I can find one here. There are all sorts of things, a plethora of products, from which to choose.
All of the charm of the original Dime Store is still there, but the update has made everything seem cleaner, more modern and thriving. Even on days when I don’t have a particular purchase in mind, I find it worthwhile to browse.

Great little store smack-​dab in the middle of Brookside (well, more or less) that sells… a little bit of everything. Pinwheels? Check. Colanders? Check. Umbrellas? Check. A coconut bra? I wouldn’t put it past them.
We wandered in in search of a lint roller that was necessary after making friends with the cat at Reading Reptile down the street. Mission accomplished, cat hair successfully removed, great little shop discovered.

Have I been under a rock?! Apparently, until yesterday, I hadn’t stepped foot into the (new) dime store — my memories of it are from the months before the renovations, I suspect.
What a change, I was beside myself… had it not been for those wood floors lining the entry, I don’t think I would have initially recognized it (to be honest, I had to step outside and look at the store front name above the red and blue xxx.
It was better, but unchanged — you know what I mean? The wood floors were there and less creaky-​sounding and more level (they must have done some work to them, fearing the planks were rotting through or something) but they still made some noise when people shifted across them. They still sold the same odds and ends, only the merchandise was less dusty, which is a plus. The store is still darkly lit, but in a romantic sort of way.
I love the changes — the entrance is airy, with more room to walk around and check out. It was busier, less areas to find yourself deserted in — which is good for business. Yesterday was a beautiful warm fall Saturday and the store was booming. It’s good to see that the (new) will keep it running for a long time.

Don’t ask me what type of store The New Dime Store is. I’m going with my first thought — a bitchin’ Dollar General.
The selection is a diverse mix of nothing or everything. Top to bottom, you’ll find something to purchase but constantly be wondering what the meetings must be like regarding inventory purchases. Personally, I dig its randomness alongside its general store type wooden floors with modern track lighting. Like I said, a bitchin’ Dollar General.
The Dime Store also supports local works like Attic Salt Greeting Cards. Green products can be had too, like soy candles and eco-​friendly paintbrushes. Take that DG!
You come across crazy .99 party items then an entire shelf of Caldrea supplies! You get the picture yet? It’s almost absurdly beautiful but a wacky potpourri of items that will have you smiling.
I somehow kept the item I dropped a mystery avoiding severe embarrassment. The item — a Garlic Saver in the shape of a head of garlic, of course. What else could it have been?
Come to expect this type of tom-​foolery when you visit the store too. Don’t come alone and you’ll have a blast.