Hi-Jolly Gift Shop

Best place to get souvenirs, good quality for a fantastic price. There is everything from magnet, Native American dolls and baskets, the cutest little shot glasses and even a cactus in a box.

The selection was great and prices were decent. The older gentleman at the counter... um not overly inviting if you aren't a senior citizen

The old man is very grumpy at the world. Not a nice person in general. Even the Waldo's employees next door to them had nothing nice to say about the guy. Wish I could give them zero stars.

This is such a fun place to explore! Reminds me of every kitschy little roadside gift shop my parents stopped at on road trips during the 60's and 70's. I enjoy getting little things for my grandchildren here. Pencils with Arizona state facts, postcards with photos of indigenous animals & interesting places, etc. They also have an extensive collection of wind chimes for sale from inexpensive to high end. Snow globes to Native art. Cactus candy and scorpions preserved in resin to nice ceramic collectibles and kachina statues. Something for everyone and a great place to find something unique for your home décor. The BBQ place next door is hard to resist and well worth checking out as well.

I hope they will be able to open again soon. They have so much to shop for. Love this stor

They had great gifts and sweaters. Lots of things that I have never seen before. But the business was terrible. The employees were rude as their were only two people working there. One lady had black hair and she was on her phone the entire time I was in the store, sitting, doing nothing. Every time I walked past her she gave me a very dirty look (which I did have a small backpack on as I am a tourist so she may have assumed I was stealing). The other blonde lady that was a little older was sitting behind the counter and was VERY antisocial. We went up to the counter and I was purchasing a cactus and a shirt. Well the shirt was on top of the cactus as my grandma threw it on top, and the cactus needles got all over the shirt. The blonde one was like "oh no!" And said we could grab another, and the other lady can over, not speaking to us at all, snatched the shirt out of our hands, and walked away to grab another. Worst service I have had for a family owned shop.

A lot of stuff to choose from. A large amount of Phoenix souvenirs. For visitors to Phoenix, this place is a must visit.

The stuff is "kitschy" if you're feeling in a good mood, and tacky if you aren't. I believe that some of this stuff has been sitting around a while, and even some of it maybe, may not be manufactured in Arizona. I also found the employees could have cared less if I stayed, bought anything, had a nice day, needed help or never came back. Having said this, I think maybe the place could be updated in the smallest way by adding in a few things, like employees that say hello, or some fresh items. Maybe a new set of photographs or oranges from Arizona-fresh squeezed juice perhaps? Some textiles or hand-crafted items?I have to say that it really is a sentimental place, and I'd never want to see it go out of business, the way I'd never want to see a place that my grandparents shopped at or enjoyed going to going out of business. Meaning, I don't need to go there very often. I wish I wanted to go there very often.

Some fun items. A tad pricey but expected for a souvenir shop. Went to pay with a credit card and lady said "using a credit card is a 35 cent surcharge." Admittedly an insignificant amount--but she was a tad rude so I asked if that was posted somewhere. "No, we just inform people when they pay." Again--not gonna break the bank but seems underhanded when not posted. Considering they are clearly making a profit on merch--seems like another way to squeeze few pennies out of customers. So--silly, but on principle, won't be returning.

While it could use a good dusting I find the Hi-Jolly to be a lovely nod to the history of the roadside tourist shops. I never leave empty handed. I do wish they offered a few better quality items and maybe update a bit (ie get rid of the oldest and tackiest). It's a bit of nostalgia.