“I can't believe I never stopped in before! It's a tiny blink-and-you-miss-it storefront, and inside it's packed to the gills with adorable gifts and goodies. I picked up some stationery, but you could also get a little RGB doll or some nifty inventive kitchenware.”
“My daughter called in asking about a Jellycat (the sad rat). They didn’t have it, but the woman who answered was super nice and actually took her number down in case they get it
in. It was just a simple phone call, but she sounded so nice and gave such great customer service and had a conversation with her… unlike other stores that just said “no sorry” or “no” and hung up. It really stood out.”
“Wonderful local yarn store! Anette, the owner, is super helpful and friendly. She offers knitting and crocheting classes for adults and kids and is a great teacher. My daughter learned to knit from Anette and has now gotten really into it. As a more advanced knitter myself, I appreciate the high quality yarns and good advice that Anette offers.”
10:30AM - 5PM
334 Main St, Los Altos
Gift Shops
“Delicious chocolate, excellent quality gifts, and stellar service! They helped my wife and I curate personalized chocolate selections for family gifts. Will be coming back and highly recommend.”
“This is a great Place I really really recommend it they got everything you need and if they dont have it they will Bring it if you ask great customer service and the employees is super nice and helpful”
“They are the place we always go for Golu dolls and other pooja items. Good selection and when compared to other Bay Area Indian arts/pooja stores, this place has comparable or better prices and is MUCH better arranged/cleaner. I understand the prices may be high compared to India or online, but that's not fair because they have to provide for a brick and mortar business in the USA (in an expensive market). We bought golu dolls for the last 5 years and we will continue to buy from here.”
“I LOVE Shelby's Garden! A few years ago a dear friend got me some beautiful yet minimal bracelets from here and I have since purchased many other pieces, really unique stuff and reasonable price, don't think I paid more than $30 for a piece. Was wandering in here a few weeks ago needed some retail therapy, and decided to smell their scent selection, smelled this Capri Blue Volcano hand lotion and went to heaven. The smell immediately comforted me, seemed so familiar but I couldn't quite place it. I go home to research (I thought maybe it was the scent of one of my Vegas cainos and thats why i recognized it lol!) and of course - it's the scent Anthropolgie uses in their stores! Addicting and a known universally accepted scent! To the point where a man stopped me on Laurel and said "Ma'am I'm sorry if this comes off wrong but you smell AMAZING" =) (fun fact for single ladies: based on research men really like citrus or vanilla/pumpkin yes pumpkin scents on women and this is mostly citrus with light floral base notes! Isnt that something...). I asked my husband how he Iiked this because he's never been in an Anthropologie or to Shelby's and he applied like 3x to his hands and sat there sniffing them like Molly Shannon in Superstar. What a fun cute store to browse there is all sorts of stuff the owner must hand-pick everything because it's so charming and there is always something new/fun/pretty/cute to buy!”
“Such a sweet little unexpected gem, full of treasures and trinkets, antiques and vintage jewelry. It's the sort of shop your grandmother or somebody's mom might've run back in the day, you'd be able to get lost for at least an hour rifling through random little things, odds and ends, e.g. books and artwork, necklaces and earrings, rings, little board games and the odd bit of clothing you thought you'd never find. The prices are also from yesteryear. The display of merchandise is also oddly adorable and artfully placed. I didn't have my phone when we went inside, or I so wished I could've taken photos. Oh well, next time.”
“Menloville has the best gifts and home selections. It’s incomparable to any store in the area. Full of treasures and truly unique pieces. It’s obvious the owner puts so much love into curating her inventory.”
“My wife and I came into this store on Sept 7 to browse and found many things we loved. We left with some Disney clothes, pins, and stickers which were reasonably priced. Great service, selection, and value here!
Also, there are often sales and coupons that you can leverage for a better deal. Their clearance section also usually has some good deals/finds too.
We also wanted to recognize Lillie for her awesome and helpful service. She kindly and patiently helped clear up the confusion we had about stacking codes/coupons and enabled us to get a great deal on the items we purchased. Thank you, Lillie! 10's across the board! =]”
11AM - 4PM
295 State St, Los Altos
Gift Shops
“Cranberry Scoop is my go-to gift shop in Los Altos! From Jelly Cats, to birthday cards, to unique gift finds, I always find something adorable! Also, I loveeeee their new location. It's so much bigger, and the perfect location on Main Street. I also got my gifts wrapped for free! Love this option, saved me so much time.”
“An absolute gem! I love this place! Every time I walk in, I'm amazed by the thoughtfully curated selection of iteme! From unique home decor and stylish apparel to cute little clever gifts and locally inspired finds. The store strikes a perfect balance between trendy and timeless, and the quality of everything they carry is top-notch.
The staff they have working there are amazing! They’re kind and thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely helpful without being overbearing, just people you’d have a good chat with! I love to pop in whenever I’m in the area, sometimes I'm browsing for a gift or treating myself, or just going to look around and they always go above and beyond to make the experience fun!
It's the kind of place that makes shopping feel fun and inspiring. Highly recommend stopping in if you’re in the area—you’ll probably leave with something you didn’t know you needed (in the best way).”
“Lots of merchandise. The only thing that sucks about this place is that there are no signs outside that this is an actually store. From the outside, it looks like a chemical research lab. I’ve been working in the area for over a year and the only way I heard about it was through random conversations. I am definitely coming back here again. My suggestion, they need an update on the outer structure with a sign.”
“Picked up some dipped strawberries today and they definitely met my expectations. I will be coming back. I didn’t have an order placed but the associate was very quick.”
“I had a fantastic experience with Edible Arrangements. The process from ordering to delivery was smooth and hassle-free. The fruit arrangement arrived on time and exceeded my expectations in terms of freshness and presentation. Each piece was beautifully arranged and the variety of fruits was impressive. The chocolate-dipped treats were a hit with everyone. It’s a great option for a thoughtful and delicious gift. I’ll definitely be using their service again and would recommend them to anyone looking for a special gift or treat.”
“That have everything needed for puja. The owner is generous, very helpful and guides appropriately. The great part is he guided us very honestly keeping in mind how some things could get more costly for us. If we could do without something, he told us to leave it. I really liked it.”
“This was a pleasant surprise of NASA gear for an affordable price. Like a nasa outlet store in a sense. I was disappointed there were no educational displays or insights into the happenings at the Ames center, as that was what I hoped for. But if you want to some cheap merch, you got it here.”
“Had a great experience. Shipped out on time. When they realized that it would not make it by Christmas (my fault, not theirs), Catherine called me to see if we could find ways to get it here on time. Above and beyond for online retailer.”
“Found this place today while walking around and this is such an amazing shop. Beautiful handmade items and my dad and I purchased alot from here. Very sweet people work here and I highly recommend!!!”