Davis Squared

Somerville, United States

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 617-666-6700
Website:
www.davissquared.com
Address:
409 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Davis Square
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
300 ftDavis Square - Outbound
320 ftElm St @ Chester St
340 ftGrove St @ Highland Ave
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Somerville) 2:59 PM Friday, May 30, 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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20 reviews of Davis Squared

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Place rating: 4
East Watertown, MA
I like this quirky place. I always end up buying something that I had not idea I needed or wanted. My sons go often to the comic book store next door so it was a genius move to put this place next to it so moms could come over and look. I will always be able to find a gift for that someone I have trouble buying for or for a unique gift. The prices are average — sometimes ridiculous but often very reasonable.
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
Adorable stuff, much of it locally oriented /​made with friendly staff.
Place rating: 5
Cambridge, MA
I love this shop! Don’t ever stop carrying the Blue Q sock line. A great place for gifts.
Place rating: 3
Harvard, MA
I have been a loyal customer to Davis Squared for 2 years because I love their cute products and local flare. But today I was disappointed in their customer service and false advertising. They are listed as a vendor for Green Streets Initiative walk/​ride to work day as part of an awesome vendor list that offers discounts on this day for alternative transportation to work. However, when I tried to redeem this discount on the specified day the staff had to call the owner to learn what this even was and the owner still refused to acknowledge the discount. I say this out of courtesy to your Local customers: remove yourselves from the list or honor your word and provide the discount. Otherwise, you will start losing the loyal base of people such as myself.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
When I’m in a crunch for buying someone a gift, this place is so clutch. They have lots of good quality and special products here. Scented candles, soaps, knitted wear, quirky books, locally made chocolates. Cute little shop! A bit pricey but I can feel good about supporting a local business instead of going out to the mall.
Place rating: 3
Medford, MA
They have really great stuff in here for a decent price, but never once have I been greeted by an employee when i’ve walked in there. the only time any of them have spoken to me or acknowledged me is when i’m buying something.
Place rating: 5
Somerville, MA
My favorite store in Somerville! The best place to go for when you want to buy someone something unique. Even has a great selection of kids’ & baby gifts. They stock lots of local sellers and have new items in stock every time I go.
Place rating: 4
Medford, MA
This place is great! They are a little pricey on a college budget, but I still found myself buying birthday and holiday gifts here throughout my undergraduate studies.
Things worth splurging on here:
— clever socks
— candles
— Somerville swag (shirts, mugs, etc.)
They also have a sister store in Arlington on Mass ave!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
When my sister came to visit me, we hit up Davis Squared & got an eclectic mishmash of items: tea & cup set for my mom, jewelry & hair clips for her, «Paris» card holder for me, ultra thin bagallini purse for me (perfect for travel)…there may have been two or three other things that were for me…
Definitely the local shop you wanna spend your money in. Candles, signs with cliché but inspirational quotes, baby clothes, wallets, jewelry by local artists, colorful things, shiny things, things you don’t need but want… grab what you want now because it won’t be there in three weeks, as inventory is constantly changing. This place has solved gift-​giving dilemmas more than once.
I always see the same lady behind the register & she’s always patient & helpful. My sister & I were here around closing time & she was more than accommodating, so thank you, Ms. :)
Place rating: 1
Somerville, MA
Might be a cute shop if it wasn’t clearly delineated into a Men’s Section (such items as Manly Hip Flasks, moustache-​decorated boxer shorts, and a book on how to be a bigger asshole) and a Ladies’ Section (floral soap, scented candles, and kitchen gadgets). If tacky gender roles are your thing, this is your place; otherwise, go to Magpie across the street.
Place rating: 4
Brookings, SD
It had a rough opening back when it opened — it was trying to distinguish itself from Magpie whilst not being Magpie — but d2 has really come into its own. If Magpie is for the unmarried hipster who really ought to be making-​their-​own-​LOL-​squirrel-​birthday-​cards but can’t-be-bothered-because-life-is-short-and-death-comes-soon, then Davis Squared is for the married-​and-​offspring-​having grown-​up who discovered sometime after college that it’s better to appear young and hip than to grow old and lame the way God intended, and it’s easier to appear young and hip well into your 30s today than it ever was before thanks to places like d2. A great source of cards for all occasions, very cute and fun baby gear, and various useless LOL items for your kitchen and living room. A great source of gifts. I don’t live near Davis anymore, and I miss d2.
Place rating: 4
Bethesda, MD
Fantastic card selection — I found four I *had* to buy. Lots of really great gift items, as well.
Place rating: 5
Somerville, MA
Obviously the best gift shop in Davis Squaria, I can hop into this thoughtfully curated shop for any occasion. Need a last minute gift for your Aunt in Colorado? They’ve got crafty candles and bitchin’ scarves. Need a wacky get well card for your friend in JP who got hit by a car on while riding her bike back from the Whatever-​Hippy-​Festival? They’ve got it. They also carry funny Fred items, baby stuff, and mancessories. Plus they are only steps from the UPS store and post office.
BUY STUFF FROM THEM.
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
Great selection of unique gifts, greeting cards, and best of all — it’s local (though not all their products are sourced locally)! You have different kinds of gifts for household, bath/​body, babies, hats, cologne, candles, and seriously I have nothing to complain about. They have good hours too (you mean, they’re still open after you come home from work?) so do yourself a favor and do your holiday shopping here. I’ve often come here for last minute gifts and walk out a winner.
Your loved ones will think you’re so cool. shopping all local and shtuff.
Place rating: 4
Quincy, MA
I like this shop for unique gifts that have a Somerville flare to them.
For example, there are Somerville map coasters and «made in somerville» baby clothes.
It’s the type of shop you can always find something new in when you visit.
I highly recommend checking it out when you’re Christmas shopping for the person who «has everything».
Place rating: 4
Somerville, MA
I love this place!
It has a wide range of merchandise, from goofy to beautiful. Somehow you can walk out with a beautiful Christmas ornament in one hand and a hilarious piggy bank in the other. There are great baby gifts in the back, and fun Davis Square-​themed clothing in the front. Also: stylish hats, cute jewelry, and other things you didn’t think you needed until you stepped in there. I’ve bought many gifts here — for others and for myself!
Place rating: 5
Somerville, MA
So this year for Christmas I aimed to avoid stepping inside a single mall, and stores like this really helped. They’ve got great stuff (at varying levels on the hilarious — practical spectrum) for anyone with a sense of humor or a love of Davis Square.
My brother was particularly fond of the UFO ice cubes I got him. I’m glad that there is a place around here with creative and fun gifts.
They also have a great selection of cards for all occasions, which I find myself giving more and more.
Place rating: 3
Medford, MA
Want a cute, artsy, personalized gift that will scream uniqueness and fun? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Davis Squared is a nice space to buy a gift for your friends, siblings, parents, grandparents, significant other… just about anyone! It’s also an amusing store just to walk around and window shop in and make mental notes of items that may come in handy in the future.
While walking through the store I spied:
–some adorable baby and children’s clothes and toys
–neat Somerville related handbags and magnets
–hand crafted jewelry, scarves, wallets, posters, etc. from local artists
–nice scented candles and bath soaps
–cool men’s hats and ties
–kitchen gear
–ornaments and home décor
— the list goes on!
With a store like this, I imagine there is quite a bit of rotation of new items, so stop by every once in a while and see what you spy.
Place rating: 3
Ellicott City, MD
A great range of eccentric items with prices that range from a steal to outrageous. Mostly, I enjoy just poking around in here a bit.
For me though, my favorite things are the creative post cards, great for last minute bithday etc cards.
When I do (IF I do) ever move out of somerville, I’m going to have to stop by to stock up on Davis Square coasters, posters and etc to decorate… well where ever I go.
Please keep Davis Squared in business for the foreseeable future so I can follow through with my plan!
Place rating: 4
Somerville, MA
Reminds me more of Black Ink than Magpie.
D Squared is full of adorable and kitschy gifts, cards, jewelry, and knick knacks. A perfect place to get a random gift for someone. Since Black Ink is in Harvard Square and on Beacon Hill I’d probably go here first because it’s so close to home even though they are my go-​to places for cute and eccentric gifts. A little pricey but still very cute.