Anchor Boutique 288 River Street, Troy, NY 12180

"I grew up near Troy, and after going to famous lunch one afternoon, I decided to drive some of side streets. I ended up parking car, and stumbled upon this place. Very clean on inside, friendly atmosphere, so I bought a few cool products."

"I have been visiting this store for years. Not only are the items in the store thoughtfully chosen and beautifully designed, but the owner creates a wonderful shopping experience with her fun attitude and kind words. Every time my family and I enter the store, she greets each of us as though she’s known us forever. When I needed toddler-sized cloth placemats for my son to bring to school, I messaged the store’s instagram account. The owner immediately got back to me and worked with me to create high quality placemats for my son that were so reasonably priced. I got them within a week of messaging too! The owner followed up with me sometime after to see how the placemats were working out (wonderfully of course)! I recommend this store to all of my friends and family!"

"Great local business that is dog-friendly - and that tells you all you need to know about their heart!! They take custom orders and really go above and beyond in making you feel like your purchase is truly appreciated. Custom pillows are my favorite but also great kids toys, prints, and accessories to make the perfect local business children’s gift"

"Had three encounters with this store. First when the owner of the store bum rushed my pregnant friend to demand she be allowed to skip the bathroom line so as not to “pee on the floor.” My friend and I later tried to go back in the store, masked, and the owner purposely got within a foot of us. She was unmasked and had a flagrant disregard for my friend and I clearly trying to physically distance ourselves from her. The owner unnecessarily spoke in extremely close proximity to my pregnant friend’s face. Based on her demeanor it was clear she was anti-mask, and seemingly found pleasure in making us uncomfortable. A few months later I tried a third time to go to the store. I entered with a mask on and was loudly told by the owner that I “didn’t need to wear a mask.” The volume and manner with which the comment was delivered clearly indicated masks were unwelcome in her store. I silently turned around and left, as the door was closing the owner got louder and yelled that I “didn’t have to be rude.” Horrible person with pretty good taste. Wouldn’t shop here simply as to not support this owner."