“I love comics. This place has a wild array of comics, it's hard to not go insane and blow my entire paycheck on loads of stories. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I am a huge fan, and someday I hope to have a book here!”
“Rodolpho has helped me select mattes and frames for several prints and paintings. He has excellent taste and experience to guide you with colors and finishes that complement your art and bring out certain attributes of the art based on your taste and what you want to bring attention to in your art. I was so impressed by him. I would not let anybody else frame anything special to me except for him! Highly recommend!”
“I was wandering along in San Francisco on my way to visit the bookbinder museum when I met the owner of The Box SF, Mark. When I told him I was interested in books and other historical items, he graciously invited me to enter his shop.The outside is discrete and belies how magical the inside space truly is. When you enter, you're immediately blown away by the vintage art and artifacts everywhere. Mark and his assistant, Israel, gave me a mini-tour and explained how the shop specializes in ephemera, which refers to items that were designed for short-term use (advertising prints, perfume bottles, soap labels, etc).The shop contains items from the mid-1800s to the early-1900s from around the world. Everything is in great condition and attests to the craftsmanship of earlier time periods. What was supposed to be a quick 20-30 minute visit turned into a 2-hour visit.Everywhere you turn, there's something new to take in. I love antique and thrift stores, yet I have never encountered anything as unique as The Box. I found some souvenirs to take home with me and even the wrapping paper was this cool, historical print.The Box is a treasure trove for people who love vintage, antique, or novel artifacts. If that's your style, you have to visit.”
10AM - 5PM
1073 Howard St, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“This is a MUST see, when visiting SF. It is one of the most unique antique and ephemera mercantiles I’ve ever been too. The owner Mark and his staff are incredibly knowledgeable and very kind.
It is like a museum you can interact with and purchase. I now have some incredible pieces I’ve added to my stationary and ephemera collection. Hope to photograph a wedding one day there. Such a beautiful event space where they hold regular artists markets.”
“Got an amazing tattoo from Joe! He was so professional and really listened to what I wanted. Go here - you will not be disappointed! Also he was able to cover an old tattoo perfectly. My friend also got a coverup from him that turned out amazing.”
“I have bought a number of Sobu pieces over the years (couch, side table, pendant light, and most recently dining chairs) and adore all of them! While the staff have always been very helpful, I live a little further away now so tend to just order online because I know which pieces I want and their delivery has been speedy and fantastic. Their pieces are incredibly well-made and beautiful and are quietly rugged enough for daily use without showing barely any wear, and strike the balance I love between modern and nostalgic. It's amazing to find a local store that's my go-to for nearly all furniture and homeware I'm looking for, with the added bonus of avoiding big box retailers!”
“I absolutely am in love with what happens in these 4 walls. The ambiance, the people, the art, the DRANKS. Come get a coffee made from mushrooms in the morning and stay till happy hour and grab an off the wall drink from the Specialty Cocktail Menu. The music, lighting, comfy seating, and staff are all there for you. They book for private events as well as being open to the public.”
“Super cool experience. Went on a team building thing and enjoyed every minute. Walked away with a stemless wine glass and something unforgettable. Staff is super cool. If you go, tip! They will walk you through everything. Also, there is some glass on display and I think some for sale but I didn't ask.”
“Best bike repair shop ever. A small one-person operation. I brought in an old hand me down bike to get a flat fixed. Greg noticed that the frame was dented where saddle sits preventing the saddle from sitting properly. After warning me that the bike might not be salvageable, he said he'd see what he could do. So he whipped out his hacksaw and removed the dented portion of the frame. Voila, I had a usable bike!”
“Loved my experience taking the intro to handbuilding and wheel throwing series classes at artillery! The studio is very beautiful, and all of the instructors are very knowledgeable on various ceramic techniques and the studio puts a lot of emphasis on sustainability and environmental awareness when working with the clay.”
“I have such a great experience in the litcrawl event yesterday. It’s a lovely place full of arts and nice people. Definitely will come back for more events in the future.”
“Adobe Books is a great community gathering place that features brilliant artists and musicians. In an era where the commons are dying, it brings me a lot of satisfaction to know i can stop by adobe books any day and be around enriching conversation, and great, affordable books.”
“Hands down the best gym I’ve been to Staff is amazing, the equipment is clean and past my expectations. Always receive so many questions on what gym we are creating our fitness content .
Props to the owner on this establishment. We literally drive 2 hours just to come ?
Brooklyn Rivera”
“I am so glad I discovered DCopperplus. Their inventory is absolutely beautiful. The craftsmanship of the wide variety of different items throughout the store are exceptional. I couldn’t leave that store without a pair of earrings and ring. I promised myself that I would be back for something else.”
“Attended a well-organized event there, beautiful space and wonderful, kind staff. Shout out to the woman/team members who saw that I had a baby with me and offered a quiet, private space away from the hubbub.”
“Great selection of a wide range of art in nearly all the media you can imagine, glass, wood, and ceramic sculpture, prints, paper art, jewelry, and much more, all at reasonable prices for quality craft!
Staff was very friendly and helpful, and it's obvious that they want to be there and enjoy their work!
Will be back soon for more treasures next time I'm in Berkeley.”
“Visiting this shop was an experience i highly recommend if you are in the area. I loved taking time to admire this original collection and enjoying the nostalgia.”
“Great gallery filled with great work. It has flat files filled with print work for purchase and an art vending machine and a free art stand so that everyone can afford to leave with a piece of original art. They also do classes and have art studios too. Definitely worth a visit. We’ve never spent so much time in a gallery this size. Impressive and inspiring.”
11:30AM - 7:30PM
1173 Valencia St, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“I love everything about this shop! The staff is so welcoming and helpful, and it's the perfect place to buy gifts (especially for myself). They have a wide variety of products, and most of them are from other small businesses (some of which are local). I couldn't recommend this place enough!”
“My family and I went for the JoJo art exhibit when we were in town. But we stayed to appreciate the other art exhibits on display. Definitely a cool spot tucked away in San Francisco. Would highly recommend if you have some time to spare.”
“Love love love Electric Works. Kris and Noah are absolute pros and great to work with. They helped me print and coordinate installation for a 25 ft vinyl mural, and then to make smaller prints out of the images. Everything was done with super high quality and attention to detail. It turned out better than I could have expected due to their diligence and artful eye. Would recommend them whole heartedly.”
“This store is filled with fun, fresh, local items. The inventory is inventive and such a breath of fresh air. And you can tell they care about their customers and their experience. I had a quality issue with an item I bought for my son and the owner was responsive and helped me get it replaced. Thank you!”
“A hidden gem! Such a lovely store with a wide selection of items, some of which are super unique and rare. Karen was extremely friendly, helpful, and patient - She gave me a 30-minute tour of the shop, helping me find the ideal gift. She also meticulously gift-wrapped the item I bought for free.”
“Lola’s colourful shop window attracted my attention and I went in and discovered that there are some beautiful hand made clothes. Made by Lola. Unique designs and quality fabrics. Lola is so welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend a visit to her store. You can also find plenty of gift ideas.”
“Great art gallery located on a corner in the mission. The top level is bright with a lot of natural light shining through the windows. Lots of art that I had never seen before and I found to be really exquisite. They have a downstairs basement level with additional art pieces and ones that you could browse through wrapped individually. Recognized one artist where I had seen their work in DTLA before and it was nice to see their work on other formats. Would recommend dropping in if you enjoy admiring art. :] guy on staff was also really kind. I would say that there are some affordable pieces here and interesting perspectives.”
“We've been loyal customers for more than 20 years and just can't say enough good things about Tim and his whole crew. Truly good people and beautiful craftsmanship!”
10AM - 5PM
375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco
Art Galleries
“I had a great beginner class here. The instructor was friendly and very informative. The building is nice with interesting equipment. I look forward to taking more classes”
“Super friendly, knowledgeable staff. I came in with an idea and they talked to me about how to get the outcome I wanted.
They have a beautiful variety of supplies and can special order art supplies too.”
“My son goes to here twice of a week.
Staffs are very kind, and the place has safe environment with variety of art supplies including digital art. My son has enjoyed making his masterpieces.”
“I've attended several art-related, community events here. It's a lovely space with a kind owner and friendly, helpful employees.
They sell beautiful, unique gifts from local artists, as well.
When it was time to have my book launch party, I chose here. It's centrally located on a great street with lots of other shops and restaurants, available parking and everything needed for an event, from chairs to high top tables. And Robby, the owner, went the extra mile in sharing my book party with his email list and other contacts. My event was beautiful. I was very happy with it.”