Target

This is my go-​to Target store, I could (and have) spend hours here. It’s not in a prime location and just off the beaten path, so I can see how it can easily get passed up. That makes it SO much better than the rest in Mass. Don’t get me wrong, it’s usually always hoppin’, but nothing like what I’ve experienced at Plainville, Stoughton, or least of all, Braintree. Housewares, clothing and some utilities and cleaning products are all decently priced and offer significant savings compared to the competition, especially if you download the Cartwheel App and your items happen to be on it. Definitely get it, update it when needed, and use it everytime you shop. The grocery section doesn’t impress me much and I find things to be way less at Market Basket or even Hannaford next door. The cellular service inside is non existent, so log into their wi-​fi. It can also be iffy depending on where you’re at in the store, but it’s better than nothing, especially if you’re looking into your Cartwheel offers.

My visit today. Average to poor.
The entire Back-​To-​College section was extremely picked over and NONE of the price tags on the shelf were correct. Barely any of the price scanners were working, only ONE printed out tags (REALLY???, Check pictures, they all had «Out Of Service» messages!). Also, I understand the clearance section of each store are never the same, but every other store I have been to has had a TON of clearance items. Here they had barely anything, and the items on ‘clearance’, had regular prices. When I spoke with Manager Rich on the phone he said the price scanner need replacement and they are working on it, so I’m happy they are working on it. Also, this specific store has old, (sometimes) squeaky, and inconvenient shopping carts. I wanted to use the bottom to hold a rolling kitchen cart I was purchasing, but It wouldn’t fit because of a bar blocking it off. That is NEVER an issue with my ‘normal’ store in Milford… they have working scanners and carriages. This store is OK for just a few small items, but otherwise check Walmart or the Milford store.

If I could give this negative 5 stars I would. We went in to get a glider rocker that was on clearance and found it discontinued and sold out, however the display was still there. I offered to buy it and the manager Rachael told me I could not because of safety with baby stuff.
You freaking kidding me a baby isn’t sitting on it. I then called back to talk to Jess the manager and the rude obnoxious person she is hung up on me.
GO TO WALMART INSTEAD!!! FYI They threw the freaking chair in the dumpster, could have gotten 100 bucks for it

I have to say, I’m surprised to see the dissatisfaction others have experienced at this Target location!
This store isn’t just my closest Target, it’s also my closest Starbucks, I fact that I find mildly irritating. We’ve got this BIG shopping center in Mansfield, and a few good-​sized strip malls, and we’re RIGHT off 495, but we don’t have a Starbucks???
Every time I see new construction in a commercial lot in Mansfield I get excited, hoping it’s a Starbucks. They’re building two auto parts stores in Mansfield a mile apart right now, but no Starbucks. Not yet.
Anyways, I come to this Target when I need Target things. Today it was laundry detergent (biodegradable, fragrance free), razor cartridges, a new glass beaker thing for the french press, some almond milk. Nothing crazy!
This is a pretty decent-​sized Target, not as big as others I have seen, and it’s definitely a bummer that they don’t stock the Designer collaborations that Target does in women’s wear from time to time. I’m a sucker for those.
They do have some cute stuff though. I feel like 30% of my spring and summer wardrobe is Target pajamas. Life is short! Be comfortable. Wear pajamas all the time! :-)
The staff here can be a little weird– I did get the stink eye once for returning a sofa cover that didn’t fit my couch. It also didn’t have the dimensions printed on the packaging, so I didn’t feel too badly about returning it outside of the package that I couldn’t squeeze it back into. There was also a time where the kid who rang us up gave my hubs a hard time about bringing our dog with us to shop… Target is dog friendly, and I was surprised that this kid said we shouldn’t bring the dog, since it isn’t against Target policy, but I guess this particular cashier was allergic to dogs!
Side note: the dog in question here is a 15 pound smooth coat dachshund named Scamper, who has many, many adventures, and is generally a total angel at Target. He sits in the cart and waits till we get to the doggie aisle, where he wags and wiggles until he gets a new toy.
So basically, every time I go to Target and bring the dog, I spent $ 5 – 20 more than I would have if I left him in the car. Minimum.
Anyways, other than a handful of odd moments with the staff, this Target has been the go-​to place for home goods, supplies, personal care products and all the miscellaneous sundries our little family of two humans and a dog baby need.
Final note here: the Starbucks location is pretty good here as well. The staff is young but bright, and they pay attention to details and don’t mess up my order. Because it’s the lone Starbucks deep in the ‘burbs, I frequently find myself in line when I’m there, but things move along pretty quickly, and I’m glad it’s here, even if it is a touch out of the way!

Great store. The Starbucks here is the best!

Dear Target People,
My neighbors and I really appreciate you building this store just for us. We understand that someday the crowds will arrive, but until then it is nice to wander the aisles, stumbling upon Target employees hovering in stand-​by mode, expectant looks on their faces, hearing again and again the retail standby, «Can I help you find anything?»
The friendly cashiers make eye-​contact when we are still 30 feet away, the smile actually traveling to their eyes, then look askance at each other, as if to say, «No, this one’s mine.»
The lady at the Starbucks counter watches as I check out (the other day there were actually THREE check-​outs going at once!) wondering if I will stroll over and fulfill her need to steam something, perhaps wondering what twisted variation I may throw at her such as; «Extra-​hot, no-​whip» or even the useless coffee I have heard others order: «Decaf Skinny».
We will enjoy the personal service as long as we can.