Best part is the $10 holiday sweaters 🩷🎄🩷

A well organized store with a variety of quality items. I had a great experience when I mentioned wanting an item but realized it was on sale from the retailer. The employee quickly reviewed the item and provided a fair price taking into account the retailers sale. Definitely worth a stop!

One of my favorite consignment shops. Love to browse there selection from jewelry to shoes. I have found amazing clothes, shoes and jewelry. Always get compliments on the clothes and make sure to let people know where I got them😌

Thank you, Joy! It was a pleasure to have you in the shop. Looking forward to your next visit :)

What a super selection of local vintage things. Their sizes and selection are expansive. It's very worthwhile to explore downstairs; I found a cashmere cardigan that was 50% off. Really neat, unique vintage pieces in good condition. Helpful sales staff and a well organized, carefully curated space. I'll be back!

The best jacket selection of the fall! And the owners/employees are so nice. They have a really good turnover rate so there's always something new

This is my absolute favorite vintage/thrift consignment store in the Boston area!! Prices are reasonable, staff are very friendly, they always play super cool music, and the vibes are just always so pleasant for browsing. It’s rare that I don’t come home with something!

Very cool shop. Vintage, thrift, one of a kind stuff. There's a second level downstairs. Highly recommend.
As I always mention in my reviews when relevant, going here supports a small, local, female owned business.

Love this place so much!! The clothes, shoes, and accessories are always so unique

Thank you Natalie!! We're honored by your kind words. See you again soon!
XO Rachel

My favorite vintage shop in the area. It's all about the thrill of the hunt here, and they have great inventory turnover and always something unique for special occasions! I've found several amazing vintage dresses for events that you could never find in a retail shop. Rachel is always so helpful!

Love the store and everything about it, the collection, the vibe and the music. People who work here are amazing!

Thanks for the kind words, Lauren! Always a pleasure :)

Excellent selection of items, all unique, at a wide range of prices, from gifts to baubles to luxurious items

The people who work there are helpful and hardworking.

Definitely visit when you want to break out of your standard retail experience.

Hi Artie :) We were happy to take your wife's items. They're a great addition to our collection! Thank you for the kind words, the feeling is mutual. -Rachel H, Store Manager

Fantastic Cosignment boutique. My very lovely wife died last year of Covid 19. She had amazing gorgeous clothes that Rasberry Beret accepted on consignment. Patricia was nowhere near her clothes when she got sick. If you like very groovy style post punk, Go Go dresses, Long Brocade jackets etc. Go shopping here ASAP!!!
Avoid Dissapointment and future regrets!
Shop Rasberry Beret! You'll be glad you do!!!

Post covid update: I love this place! It's funky and you can find cool pieces… some of my favorite statement belts and hats have come from this place. They have a basement with shoes ( think Frye ) and vintage stuff. They also sell fabric masks in case you're committed to looking cute while being safe and responsible.

This place is fun with a wide variety of items, including shoes, clothing, and seasonal accessories.

Staff is professional and accomodating, knowledgeable.

Thing's are set up for a healthy environment during the pandemic.

Thank you for the kind review! Looking forward to your next visit : )
- Rachel H, Store Manager

Cute little shop offering women and men’s clothing in Cambridge. Staff were friendly and welcoming as well as a very nice selection of clothes. A bit pricey but understandably so because they have quality items vintage and new. Great for a drop in on weekends. I live a bit far away but I can honestly say it was worth the trip.

"Alright, Raspberry Berret! Take all my money please"

Thank you Krystyna! We hope to see you again soon!

They have really cool, unique clothes. It's like a high end shift shop

Hey Alicia! Thanks so much for your review. We are happy to be able to provide a unique and affordable shopping experience in your neighborhood. On your next visit, mention this review to get our neighbor discount! ----Rachel H, Store Manager

When the shop first opened up I was skeptical of another overpriced a clothing store in Cambridge but I was wrong it's all consigned items but they all look brand-new and even the top name brands have affordable prices and the clothes are so cute and different one of a kind. Plus is the girl that works here is so cute and sweet and friendly

A unique and interesting store. It's fun to look through the curated selections.

Hi Alex! Thanks so much for giving us 5 stars, despite not finding anything in your size. We have been working on improving our “plus size” selection, and now have a range of items in size 14-22 in stock! We welcome consignment in all sizes. If you or anyone you know would like to consign their gently used size 12+ clothing, give us a call! Hope to see you back in the store soon! —— Rachel H, Store Manager

Size 12 is the top of their size range.  There are lots of other things to buy (jewelry, accessories, etc)  but for those of us size 14-16, 18 no clothing.  A well run, thoughtfully curated store that I wish carried my size.

Great shop, good prices, friendly service. Really wonderful vibe during my experience there

Great place for shopping vintage clothing. Mostly caters to women though

Cute store with some amazing stuff! I always have to stop by when I'm in the area. Helpful and friendly staff too.

This shop has allot to choose from in all styles, definitely a larger women’s selection but hidden gems downstairs for men to check out. Great local artist made jewelry and items also.

I consign and sell jewelry and clothing here. Nice staff.

My first time shopping here and I was really impressed by the quality of the clothing, range of styles, sizes, quality, and general atmosphere of the shop. I found some pants and accessories--mostly between $10-$20, the designer stuff can range from $60-$90. Items are rotated every 60 days so nothing has a musty smell or feels out of touch.

My favorite store! Better than any of the second time around's-- I can still spend over an hour in there, but it's fun instead of overwhelming, and I leave more excited about what I got. Similar selection, but condensed, thoughtful layout, always always fresh and inspired. I always oggle the new eye-candy displayed in the window if I pass it and it's closed. 😃 Matthew is the best!!!! Be anyone, go in there for anything, leave with the sense that you just made a new best friend along with some functional, stylish purchases. Best shopping experiences ever here. ❤

Great place, sales there are good, it's very fun, very nice stuff, and really nice people work there.

Great consignment store! Wide selection of merchandise and run by super friendly people. Bought my favorite cowboy boots there. Come to think of it , many of my favorite wardrobe items were purchased there. Prices are reasonable and always a fun shopping experience!

Nicest people work here, and are incredibly helpful and eccentric! Also a great selection of clothes and not too expensive. Definitely stop by here BEFORE Urban Outfitters, Anthro etc, and you might be able to find just as nice stuff for less money and more socially and environmentally conscious!

A bit smaller than I had expected, but a lovely place to go for vintage pieces at a bargain :)

While most vintage stores focus on the 40s 50s and 60s, it seems that Raspberry Beret specializes in the all-together funky and unique. Comb the rows of fun jackets, pants, scarves, hats and jewelry from the later decades (70s 80s and 90s). On several occasions I've found great pieces that are easy to work into an otherwise modern wardrobe. Plus, there's a good selection of larger plus sizes (at least more than I've found than in other vintage and consignment stores in Cambridge). Also, if you're looking for a fun event idea, this shop does private events for birthday, bachelorette parties, etc where you can get a discount based on the number of people in your party. If you bring in 10 people, you get 10% off and if its 20 people you get 20% off, etc. Awesomeness.

Yes, you will likely have the eponymous Prince song stuck in your head upon hearing the store name. The store itself is just as (or perhaps even surpasses) the funkiness of its namesake.

Come here for vintage and modern consignment shopping at pretty reasonable prices. Everything from coats to dresses to belts and jewelry, and maybe something a little in between. It's a great place to stop if you're shopping along Mass Ave between Porter & Harvard squares in Cambridge.

Also! Apparently you can host shopping parties there, and based on how many guests you pack into the store, all guests receive a discount. It would be a cool idea for a lower-key bachelorette party or girls' night out, if you're into that kind of thing.

some things are interesting, but I think they are overpriced. skirt for 70$, I think you can find the same new in a designer store on a seasonal sale...

It’s a very specific style and it’s not mine. For lower end stuff that is not really in style, the prices are high and the selection is…well, disappointing. Not sure who shops here for clothes but you can score a win with the odd vintage accessory. Otherwise it’s acrylic sweaters and Michael Kors bags, which, again, it’s just not for me.

Over priced...thrift (Consignment)
Great stuff but you can find better at Savers, Boomerang, or Goodwill trust me. Location Location...

Hi Trin,

Thanks for your feedback. I'm sorry you feel deceiver, however the set is, without question, vintage. Alouette is a label from the 80s, and from what I can gather, Tiffany was a boutique in Paris, who apparently placed their label over the original. For what reason we can only speculate, but this does not affect the fact that it is vintage, nor would it have changed the price. Had we realized the Tiffany label was not the original, we likely would have removed it, attached it with our tag, and made note of the quirk.

With nearly 20 years under our belt as a vintage boutique, we have established ourselves as a trustworthy source for, as you mentioned, quality, clean apparel. We pride ourselves on our transparency and would never intentionally dupe our patrons.

I hope I've clarified this issue, and that you'll reconsider your stance on our shop.

Respectfully,
Rachel H
Store Manager

Let me start off by saying the clothes that they carried are nice quality, clean, and have a vintage style to all of them. Now the reason I’m giving it two stars, is that the set of clothing I bought had different label from the original. I feel personally deceived and lied to. For this reason I will not be going back to the store, and I do not recommend it for anyone else seeking vintage clothes.

Hi Jody,

You must have just missed our opener! She was running late this morning, as we all have done. We were open by 11:10. Our sale continues through the weekend, so I hope you'll stop by to check it out.

Thanks for your diligence and for understanding that we are a small staff of humans who sometimes get stuck in traffic or miss our bus!

Best,
Rachel H
Store Manager

Came by at 11.05 and the store was closed, waiting a little while then left. It’s disappointing, seems business hours don’t mean much. Strange, especially as they had a sale going on.

This reviewer is upset because we would not buy his clothes when he walked in on a
busy Saturday afternoon. He insisted we purchase his things right then. PSA: we are a consignment shop, we take things by appointment only, except on the  select walk-in days posted on our website.  As a shop owner I reserve the right to fill my store with what I choose, by whatever means suits our business.  Bully us all you want, we don't have to buy your "junk" as this reviewer put it, whenever you feel like walking in. Make an appointment, read our polices, be kind to my staff, and we are sweet as sugar I promise- Rachael

The shopkeeper lady is so rude. Basically the shop is full of junk. Waste of time.

Hey John Thanks for looking for us! We are located at 2302 Massachusetts Ave. One mile north of our old location, same side of the street. - Rachael

This is the first that I have heard of this situation. And I'm surprised to hear about a fur coat purchase on a 90°Day in July! It sounds like a bad scene, and I apologize on behalf of my staff that things got so out of hand. Matthew doesn't work for me anymore, but if he did I would definitely talk to him about his bedside manner. Its very important to me that my team behaves professionally and kindly at all times.
In the future if you, or anyone reading this, has  an issue that doesn't get resolved in person the next step is to email Shopraspberryberet@gmail.com  I monitor and respond   to incoming emails, Social Media is not a direct link to management It is handled by staff and  marketing,  messages are checked infrequently.
Victoria you are welcome to contact me directly via email  or at the shop.
-Rachael
Owner
Raspberry Beret

I purchased a fur coat here, when I got home I realized it had a stain. I returned a month later asked if they could recommend a furrier since there is a "no returns" policy. Matthew proceeded to berate me and tell me it was my fault for not looking first and tell me how I needed to be a better customer and not buy stained items. I mean, what?! I asked him again for a recommendation and he got so upset and yelled at me and another customer in the store left, as did I and my companion. I called repeatedly asking to speak to a manager but always the same man answered, no manager was ever available, I assume this was Matthew. My last resort is to message them on Instagram. I make a comment, they ask me for a direct message, and then ignore me for weeks. I finally bombard them with comments and after MONTHS of trying to get in touch someone responds. They then defend Matthew's behavior, tell me they won't give a refund, accuse me of making up the whole scenario, and tell me to not harass them. UNREAL!

So I guess if you make a purchase and leave quietly, you get good service. Should you have a question (and again, I never requested a refund) you will be ignored and berated. Happy shopping!

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