"Spa" is the old fashioned New England word for the corner store. This is not a place to come for a facial.
Until the 21st century this little convenience store was known as "Bob's Spa" and then Bob sold it to Mr. Fernandez (who changed the name but it continues to provide everyday needs for the neighborhood. It's also a place to buy alcohol besides the normal items you find in a convenience store.

Herb's has been offering TVs in the spot for years (since 1958 to be exact). They sell new ones and repair the old ones. Recently, Herb Pratt was featured in the Globe's The City Seen photo essay series.

Corner convenience store offering lottery tickets as well as Spanish and American groceries.

This dollar store also has a halal food market in the lower level.

If your name is Jeffrey Ferris and you open a bike shop it's a given you would call it Ferris Wheels, right? You can buy a bike here or get your bike tuned up. In the winter, they will sharpen your skates for you too.
Training ride offered every Tuesday and Thursday - one hour and pace line ride - meet at the store at 7am sharp.

A funky little shop offering all sorts of items.

UPDATE: Petal & Leaf moved to its new location at 48 South Street. The new spot is smaller but the compact space is warm and the selection and staff make this the go-to-place in Jamaica Plain for fresh flowers and arrangements. Petal & Leaf is a full-service florist and it's got a great mural of a lush garden on the side of the building to entice you with what you can find inside. Consistently in the running for "Best of JP" in multiple categories (friendliest business, service, mural) you will never go wrong by going into Petal & Leaf and asking for help in selecting the perfect flora for whatever occasion you have in mind.

Featuring crafts from local artisans.

Formerly Gumshoe, 40 South Street has brought this older vintage shop a new coat of paint, better hours of operation, and more choices in clothing. Channeling a former era - about mid 20th century or so - you can find all sorts of clothing and accessories to compliment your inner Dean Martin, Doris Day or whichever 50s icon works for you.

Harvest is a cooperative market - so you can become a member and get back some of the money you spend. But you have to pitch in a couple times a year, stocking or providing other services. But you don't have to be a member to shop here. Emphasis tends to be on organic, eco-friendly items - this isn't Stop n Shop after all. There is a great bulk food section as well as a wine shop (go back to the left and up the stairs) which also where the cheese case is! Recycle your used portable rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys. This location is a Call2Recycle™ drop-off site.