First place:
Mongrel (Hall of Fame Winner)
2924 W. Cary St.
342-1272
mongrelrva.com
Second place: Tweed
Third place: Lazy Daisy Gift Store
Honorable mention: World of Mirth
At a loss for what to get that certain someone in your life? Mongrel has you covered.
Since 1991, the Carytown card and gift store has saved many a relationship – romantic and otherwise – with its unconventional offerings. Mongrel’s wide range of cards lets you pick out the specific tone and expression you’re trying to convey, and its gift selection is a source of eternal amusement.
Where else can you get a pair of funny socks, a condolence card, a book on moustaches and an oven mitt that reads “I love my asshole kids”? A word to the wise: If you’re looking for a unique wall hanging, check out Mongrel’s selection of flat wrap that can double as a poster.
During the coronavirus, Mongrel is open at limited capacity Wednesday through Sunday, but all of its offerings are available for online purchase.