In business since 1928, the News Store has seen four generations of owners working behind the shop's wood and glass counters, selling general merchandise that includes newspapers, magazines, Hallmark greetings cards, Nat Sherman cigarettes, Parker pen refills and bestselling paperbacks. Darien News is personalized with photos of jazz greats like Miles Davis and is also home to the owner's amazingly quiet Amazon parrots, Ben and Bobby.
CrossRoads is a great little corner store located in the middle of the plaza. It is a quick in and out stop for daily essentials such as milk, cereals and tobacco products. It also does passport photos.
Barnes & Noble suits the book lover who wants to browse or buy, with ample seating, an in-store cafe and a vast selection of books, magazines, newspapers and children's publications. The children's section even has a storytelling area.
Hamden News & Cigars offers lottery tickets, newspapers, magazines, snacks and cigarettes. The store has an ATM inside.