Suggestions for Retail near San Francisco

Tom C. • April 4, 2018One of the most beautiful and helpful - and also one of the most expensive - garden shops in the Bay Area. They have their own little espresso bar which sells nice coffee and snacks. Lovely experience

Sherry L. • September 6, 2015I love this bookstore! So many books. Lots of used books at great prices too.

Hunter M. • March 10, 2010seakat lives here. love the birdhouses, gallery, books, and shirts (surfing stuff is great too)

Rocky • March 17, 2013Everybody is so helpful. And you can try out anything!

June K. • August 20, 2014Great mix of new and used books. Check out the staff favorites and small publishers sections!

Secil S. • July 7, 2016One of my best visits in Sf. You can find many good restaurants and organic food shops as well as nice view.

Joshua H. • January 7, 2016So many great things at this shop for kitchen and living, not just made by Heath. Also fun to come by and see the new seasonal stuffs while getting some coffee at blue bottle

Vera D. • August 23, 2014The produce is excellent here, like shopping the farmer's market. The Bi-rite brand products are just as tasty and well priced.

Joshua H. • March 20, 2015Super friendly and knowledgable staff. Love this place.

Chris E. • January 31, 2015Best prices for wine & liquor in the Bay Area and exceptionally helpful staff. You can also order online and pick up in-store.

Angelica W. • August 18, 2015Unique offerings of books: some intriguing, some hipster. Used book prices are fair. Support your local business!

Kelly S. • April 6, 2013Great organic and local options, and their cheese shop is outstanding. Wish they carried local, organic meats. But all veggie here.

Adam G. • August 30, 2014Excellent store with a vast selection of used classical CDs. Lots of great stuff for $3 or less!

harold c. • January 6, 2016A nice cross between Rainbow and Bi-Rite, and on my way home so it's easy to get to.

Jenny U. • April 11, 2016Lovely, charming, and quaint wine spot and bar. Happy this is in the neighborhood! Go have a glass of wine with a friend or lover for a low key night!

Bridget H. • July 9, 2015Great samples, and delicious sipping chocolate. If you plan ahead you can schedule a formal tasting/tour.

Mary S. • April 12This book store has a fantastic children's section, with a wide range of books for all ages. It's been a lifesaver for me as a parent, if I'm looking for educational and engaging reads for my kids.

Finella Jianna V. • April 4, 2017Amaaazing collection of mangas and everything Japanese. They alsso have pusheens here 😍

Tess R. • December 18, 2016Perfect little deli with great sandwiches and friendly people. They also carry some awesome and hard-to-find beer!

Miles S. • February 20, 2016Great shop — huge selection for somewhere in the heart of downtown with strong curation and a nice tasting area. I think I'll be back often!

Amy R. • August 27, 2014Fantastic selection. Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Tables for game play on the back. Free gift wrapping station.

California Girl • August 6, 2012Excellent bookstore and with a rich Beatnik history. Photos of Kerouac et.al. abound.

Mansi S. • March 3, 2016The recommendations attached to the books really help make this place amazing

Kevin G. • September 27, 2018Cool little oddities gift shop, lots of taxidermy stuff

Marta R. • September 4, 2014Great food, lots of choices and delicious fresh sushi to go!

Lorem I. • June 20, 2010Cole Valley sandwich on herb focaccia is insanely good. Get a bottle of Anjoli 2007 Priorat equally divine

Claudine C. • September 27, 2009buy uber-fresh sushi fish (hamachi, sake, mirugai, maguro, uni), seasoned rice vinegar, sticky cal-rose rice, then go home & make chirashi!

Gerard O. • March 12Good quality and comfortable clothes with reasonable price...

Chris W. • July 11, 2017Well stocked, clean and great staff!