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February 2024 by Tyler F.
"The Denim Whisperer" This is like a wine shop, but for denim -- a selection from all of the best brands, with staff that really know and care about denim. I worked with the owner for about 45 minutes and she found me a (perfect) pair of jeans that I would have never bought without her help.
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February 2024 by Kevin M.
I've been shopping at Maple denim for maybe 5-6 years in total. Great selection and styles. I originally started buying jeans as gifts for my wife and quickly discovered what a good pair of well-fitting jeans was all about and haven't looked back since. The owner is super helpful and knowledgeable about fit and styles. I was surprised to find out they do repairs too, something I wasn't aware was available at a denim store but they revived an older pair of jeans that I love and will get a few more miles out of.
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January 2024 by Joshua L.
Owner is rude & unprofessional. Save yourself some time and buy denim from another small business. I recommend SELF EDGE in San Francisco, or SLASH DENIM in Berkeley. They actually care about the customers and are very helpful. The owner of this store does not care about customers at all, she only cares if you buy from her store. Her bio may sound like shes not pressuring people to make a purchase, however she made me feel as if she was looking at me with dollar sign eyes. Please avoid shopping here at all cost!
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December 2023 by Vanessa L.
It's imperative that if you're a small business owner, you should be aware on how you treat your customers. When my husband and I walked in, I was hit with a judgmental look from the owner. It wasn't welcoming at all but people just have intimidating faces so I didn't think much of it. We came there all the way from Napa because we were looking for some raw denim for me that would suit my style. I've always wanted raw denim to match my husband but as I was trying more and more different styles, I commented how I didn't like most of them because I'm so skinny but I was not negating the fact I didn't want raw denim still. The owner made a comment to my husband as if he was my handler making me wear things I don't want to wear. We both looked at each other shocked. It was a nice gesture that she was trying to "help me decide for myself", but that was rude towards my husband and if I don't like something, trust me I'm not gonna get it. Later on, I saw some corduroys and I tried them on. I swore I saw these from macys at 50% off. So when I was in on my phone looking it up to see if it were the same ones, the owner interrupted me saying it's rude to look up other stores and I rather you buy them here. Again I was shocked that she thought that was my intention, I was only seeing if it were the same ones. And if it were, I would've bought it from her to support her small business. But she made it so awkward that looking around in the store made it seem like a crime because she might think I'll look it up some place else, so I went to my husband who was trying on jeans in the dressing room. Later then, my husband came out and didn't like any of the jeans(he's literally picky, I don't even buy clothes for him). We go to the checkout and my husband asks what the jeans that they didn't have my size in were called then the owner starts rambling on how we disrespected her on trying on their merchandise and not then buy anything. My husband was furious because we were going to buy the two pair of jeans for me. This is why customer service is so important. Leave your attitude and pride at home and deal with the rubbish that comes with retail. I loved the workers that work for the owner, but the owner herself, Julie...she needs to stop, think, and reflect. You could've made a sale.
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December 2023 by Sery M.
Writing this review reminds me that I need to come back and buy jeans here! I'm sorry I ever strayed. This place is perfect. I got a pair of jean shorts here with the help of the employees. They really explained the difference in fit between two different pairs and I was impressed with the level of detail provided. Beautiful shop overall.
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December 2023 by Eliza W.
Best store, best people, best pants, best wall art, best location, best neighboring stores and cafes, best music selection.
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December 2023 by Jeremy T.
Do not shop here! I'm all for supporting small businesses but the owner does not care about customers at all! Extremely rude! My wife found a pair of corduroys that she really liked and was looking online to see what other colors there were(this store only had two colors) and the owner gave her an attitude saying she was being rude by looking online. There was another style of jeans that my wife liked but they didn't have her size.So when I was getting ready to pay I asked what style those other pants were and she said, " I don't want to tell you because you're not planning on buying anything here". I drove all the way from Napa just to buy some Jeans here. Please do not support this lady. The other workers were very kind and cool but the owner was not. I never leave reviews but I feel lead to let people know. This is the only small business I ever went to where I wish it to fail. After I left I looked online to see the pants she wanted and now I see why she didn't want my wife to look online. It looks like she bought the pants from Levi's on sale then is trying to sell them full price! Please see attached photos. This owner even uses the same model pictures from the website! Do not shop here! This owner does not care about customers and only wants your money! She is prejudice. I noticed from my time there, If you "look" like you're not going to buy anything she will not give you the same customer service as the "wealthier" looking. Do your self a favor and go to SLASH DENIM in Berkeley. Better selection, better prices, better customer service! Also please read other reviews. There are many other customers that have said the same thing.
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July 2023 by Lois Lois
So my partner and I came here for jeans - and our 5 stars isn’t for the selection alone. Annie the sales associate was AMAZING. we both told Annie vaguely what we wanted in a fit (newbs) and we’re given jeans to try on that we’re perfect! I walked out with 3 shorts and 3 pairs of jeans while my boo left with 3 jeans that he swears are made just for him. Annie’s expertise in all the jeans stocked at maple street is worth the visit. I feel like we had a personal shopper. We joke together that we need Annie’s approval when buying jeans now. We’re from out of town and will visit maple street every time we visit family just for the amazing customer service alongside the wonderful selection. Anyone looking for a perfect fit should come here. 11/10
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June 2023 by Jane M.
Great people. Their selection is awesome. Great place to buy Pendleton products. They will also special order for you.
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February 2023 by Dana W.
Best denim shop in Oakland!! I just bought a pair of Nudie jeans yesterday and I'm in love. I'm looking forward to coming in to buy a few more pairs. I even have a bit of a belly which I'm self conscious about and was able to find a pair I liked enough to buy. I will say, I wish they had more in the way of mid-rise and zip fly jeans (I know terribly un-trendy, but it usually looks better on me because of the belly). But I appreciated the shop assistant helping me so much and having sold vintage denim for some time, I am a denim snob and they knew their s**** I found a pair of high rise, button fly, 90's style, standing-only denim that I am excited to break in. They're the kind of pants that will only get better with age. I got lucky and found a worn out pair of wranglers the same day down the street at Mercy that are probably going to be a new pair of period denim (if you know, you know...straight up slacker style and nothing squeezing your middle) - but that was a stroke up luck. Not a service. Finding those Nudie jeans was a service!!
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January 2023 by jesse j.
I just noticed that much to my dismay I made a review when Julie worked at Slash Denim a Bajillion years ago around the time that I fell off my dinosaur and broke my wooden underwear, but somehow I have failed in all this time to leave a appropriate a review for Maple Street denim., the store that Julie opened on her own after she splintered away from slash and went on her quest for world domination of denim. Julie is the absolute unfuckwithable (as well as gorgeous, and hilarious) top-tier master of jeans , honestly, I don't even wear pants mind. Gutter. Out. honestly I don't even wear pants, (mind . gutter, out) and this woman has gotten me into more pairs of jeans than I can shake a stick at... She really knows her stuff. She goes out of her way to find cool brands that you don't see all over the place and on everybody that walks by you at a bar or on the street. She's very kind, very open and friendly and extremely helpful, however, beware that does not mean that she suffers fools in any way, shape or form. So don't be surprised if she treats you like the total a****** that you are, if you walk into her store prattling on and on like a rude imbecile on your cell phone. There is even a sign at the door, kindly, informing all of you born in a barn cave people of a fact you should already be well aware of l, which that it is incredibly rude to talk to someone on a cell phone when you're being helped by a live human person in the flash especially when the store is a small space that is confined and puts you in close proximity to the people who work there as well as other customers. and yet entitled shitheads still manage to find a way to be the entitled shitheads that they are, and pitch fits and leave crappy yelp reviews about it, which in my opinion is an extreme abuse of really whack, impotent power that people love to cling to because they got bullied in high school, and have some kind of weird chip on the shoulders. Anyway, I'm getting away from myself Julie stores. Awesome. Julie is awesome. She carries awesome stuff. Some of it's pricey (but always worth it, and she definitely goes out of her way to have items that are all made in America if it's not completely, that way, I know it's a large percentage of the item she sells, and he's always striving for even more of a percentage of that market. but you can definitely always find deals 100% of the time and she has good sales and it's 30 Sarah with the pricing. She's got some cute locally made leather bags and jewelry good decorations and I know because I helped her get some of the furniture estate sales in Mendocino lol. Basically Julie rules. I and I straight up challenge anyone of you jerks to claim nepotism or like favoritism of my friend, but you're going to fail. Guaranteed because facts. Just stating them. NBD. Shop at/support Maple St., Denim, Julie and other female owned businesses. not just hers but even as close as right next-door at Good Neighbors owned by the very lovely, generous, and absolutely sincerely sweet Dana, and a few more doors down Mercy vintage only by the gorgeous and t to watch these awesome female own at I've been trying to motivate it.
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January 2023 by Bella Weiss
they were so kind, helpful, and positive in getting me some awesome jeans! as a person who HATES shopping, the people here made it so much more bearable and easy! highly recommend:)
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January 2023 by Martin G.
I absolutely love buying denim from this store. Sometimes they get special released clothing. The staff always assists with finding the perfect fit and what might suit the customer best. If you're a true denim connoisseur, this is your shop. Took me forever to find actual selvedge denim in the bay area until I stumbled upon this store, back when they were at their Downtown Oakland location.
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December 2022 by Kaitlin F.
I have been buying jeans from Julie for twenty years and this Maple Street Denim location is the best shop yet.Whether you are a denim connoisseur or you're buying your first pair of jeans, this is the place for you. Everyone who works here is incredibly knowledgeable and so accessible. They make you feel so comfortable and truly try to find you clothes you will feel great about yourself in. It's a no nonsense place and you will know if you look great or a pair doesn't work for you.this is the place I send my closest friends and family - mom, dad, grandma, cousins - i send everyone I love here to shop!
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November 2022 by Daniel Ratner
Amazing shop! I am glad I made the drive out there. The owner and staff are all super friendly and knowledgeable, and made the experience exactly what I was looking for. I was able to buy the jeans I was looking for, and their prices match what you find at online retailers.