Department Stores in San Jose, CA

“Nhat from the mens department was incredible, an absolute MVP.

Showed up not entirely knowing what I was looking for, but generally the type of fit I wanted, so I was off to a decent start. I ended up taking an outfit to the fitting room, only to get a knock on the door 5 mins later with Nhat holding 2 more outfits that were bang on what I was looking for.

Never been happier to have a lighter wallet. 5 stars for Nhat, would recommend.”

“Daiso is a Japanese household goods chain and this location in California is a large one, which means the selection is broader than what you find at smaller branches. The store carries an extensive range of everyday items at a flat price point, most things running around $1.75, with some higher priced items marked in yen alongside a conversion table posted throughout the store to help you work out the equivalent in dollars.

The product range covers more ground than the format suggests. Kitchen supplies, storage containers, cleaning products, school and craft supplies, makeup, nail polish, party supplies, snacks, and seasonal items all occupy different sections of the store, and the inventory turns over regularly enough that repeat visits tend to surface new things. The Japanese sourcing means you encounter items that simply do not have equivalents in American dollar stores, which is part of what makes browsing here feel different from a standard discount shop. Camping supplies, food molds, and specialty organizers show up in sections that reward walking through the whole store rather than heading directly to what you came for.

The store is well organized and large enough that navigating it takes some time if you are being thorough. The layout is generally logical and items are grouped sensibly by category. Staff tend to vary in terms of engagement, but the checkout process is efficient.

For anyone setting up a kitchen, stocking up on organizational supplies, or just looking for affordable Japanese imported goods in a browsable format, Daiso is a genuinely useful stop. The price point makes experimentation easy, and it is the kind of store where you typically leave with more than you planned to buy.”

“Just walked in right after work and was immediately greeted by a gentleman in a cap as well as travis, who exceptionally knowledgeable in the boot inventory you guys offer. Will definitely be coming back for an Irish Setter :)”

“I recently visited a Marshalls Store, I was really glad I did. I went to find kitchen rugs they have a great selection of rugs. Not only did I find the rugs, I ended up buying a mixing bowl and blouses. Marshall's carries everything the prices and quality are great. They even have unique items. If your looking for a gift or something for yourself check out a Marshall's Store.”

“Aaron the front end coordinator and Aerytu are amazing. Great customer service when we were trying to return a rug and made the process easy. Will be shopping at this location given their great work.”

“This might be the neatest HomeGoods I've ever been in. I walked around the store when I first went in and I can't recall seeing a single thing out of place. It was a little strange, actually. Not what I expect from most HomeGoods locations. I primarily went there to shop for the stationery. Again, very neat section. They had a wide selection of storage boxes and document boxes. They really didn't have many notebooks, unfortunately. There were some, but it was very limited. Extremely tidy display of literature in there.”

“This should be a 5 rating because of the store's offerings, so many nice things, and it is quite affordable. Also, hubby and I were greeted as soon as we walked in. Although there was no acknowledgment while browsing, I was okay with that. This was what we had been trying to find. I think you can find whatever you need there, except for appliances and big-ticket items, of course. You won’t get bored looking around. But the cashier was the main problem here. He looked like he hated his job. The line was long and seemed nonstop. He's looking at it with a frustrated stare. There was no greeting when we reached the register, no smile, and his tone was unpleasant. I tried to engage him in conversation, but he didn't reply; he must have disliked being on the register that much. He must have needed more training. But everything else was good.”

“I would like to say thank you to Simon, he was very nice and professional and exceeded my expectations at all times. Thank you so much Simon and for being so kind!”

“Marshalls is a great store with bargains on beans nene items. I like that there many one of a kind items along with some key clothing pieces available in several sizes. I found great sweaters for me and my grandkids for the winter season. Amid the sake prices on Halloween decor, the Christmas stuff is out in full fashion. So I found my Christmas items with Mr and Mrs Claus for my front yard.
I also found great kitchen towels and a huge selection of beauty products
Accessible entry store with medium weight door. Accessible venue with wide aisles Signage by dressing rooms and main departments is large with blue signs and white letters
Minimal background noise
Accessible restrooms with 2 grab bars and adequate space
Free van accessible parking in shared lot with other big stores”

“Okay I stumbled into this Almaden Expressway location over a year ago, completely by coincidence. At the time I wasn't familiar with the area so, after making several purchases, I never was able to return to this specific location because I couldn't find it again. I am sooo excited to have FINALLY found this one again! The plethora of furniture, accessories and all types of home furnishings for extremely reduced prices is so satisfying. I always find great, high quality options here. If you prefer higher quality furniture but don't want to pay high quality prices, check here first! Especially if you aren't looking for whole sets like an entire set of living room furniture. If you prefer to find several not-so-perfectly-matched quality pieces that complement each other, this is your store! ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!”

“They had a lot of good discounts during the christmas time that I bought! I still have a little soap dispenser that is a reindeer themed that I bought years ago! Great for in house decorations with paintings that I also got a couple of.”

“10.27.25 12pm Westgate Mall seemed quite empty. Nordstrom Rack and TJ Maxx had some shoppers though. Ross had horrible merchandise, just browsed there for 10 min. Ross also had a security guard, who was very nice, but really? People steal from ROSS???

Anyway, our daughter found 2 cute outfits for her niece from this TJ Maxx, which has very good merchandise, not as nice as Nordstrom Rack but still very nice household items and clothes. We left with kitchenware, clothes, and snacks! Our cashier was a lovely young lady.”

“I accidentally ruined my pants while doing yard work for my mom. Since I only flew in for a couple of days, I needed to get another pair of jeans. Fortunately, this store was nearby. It was clean and well-organized, making it easy to get in and out! The shopping cart stopping at the doors made my day, and it was entertaining to watch.”

“Came in to this location for the first time and I loved it. It was clean and a very friendly a lady Kay assisted me and even walked me to the aisle I needed. The store was very clean compared to other Ross stores. When I got to the register the same lady Kay was my cashier and she is so friendly and fast. Their were about 8 people in front of me when I got in line but thanks to Kay she got to me super fast. I will definitely be returning to shop at this location. Customer friendly, clean, and so much items to choose from.”

“This young lady helped me in the makeup section with picking out a birthday set for my sister she was so much help very respectful, kind, really put her full attention on me. we need more respectful people like her great retail person!!”

“I love wskonnekt and buy a ton of things on here. It's amazing what a variety of stuff they have and at great prices. I still can't get over the fact that I got over 40% off a Torque MMA shirt. Yet they have way more than just clothes; I've bought a lot for my home too. Shipping is fast too. I've been telling everyone I know about it- highly recommended!”

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“security guard Aron walked me to my car when I felt unsafe due to a homeless on the property that was harassing me. he made me feel safe and had such a nice smile. best experience I had at a grocery store. I’ll definitely be going back soon. thank uuuuuuu >.<”

“For it being Christmas time .. EVERYONE in the pickup/return line were smiling and very helpful! The line went quick and every customer seemed happy with their service. Merry Christmas, JCPENNEY Crew!”

“Eureka! I have found my very favorite store for Bargains! Truth be told: I cannot help myself. A good friend told me about Dd's...so, I popped in...just to take a peek and...I found darling JEANS at price of my dreams ( ($14.99) then- the coolest blouse again:
Bargain! Finally, a stunning cable knit sweater jumped in my cart.
Sigh. I have found My Place!”

“This store offers limited options, lacking many well-known characters. The available toys are of average quality and lack visual appeal. The pricing is quite high, even for the smallest items. Overall, it doesn't provide good value for the money.”

“This five star review is for Zoleikha who works in the jewelry department. She is very friendly and has great customer service. I arrived to Macys today around 11:40 am. I went to the jewelry department to do a return.
At first I saw Janet who also works in the jewelry department. I asked her if she could help me with a return. She said she was helping a customer and had one ahead of me. Janet said besides I'm the only one here today. I'm by myself. I said ok thank you I can wait. Once she left I heard her say in a low voice this will take a while. I waited until 12 and saw Janet helped the two customers she mentioned. What does she do! She left and went to a small room. Janet left me waiting.
I saw Zoleikha and asked her if she could help me. She smiled and said sure. She wasn't on the clock yet and decided to help me. The whole process took about 5 minutes. I did see a difference in treatment and customer service. Very disappointing.”

“I love shopping at Target, especially after Halloween when they have amazing deals. I always scan the items to make sure they are really discounted. I got some stuff for 90% off! This store is not the best though. The front part is messy and crowded, but it gets better as you go further in. The weirdest thing I saw was that they had locked up the men's clothing, but not the alcohol. That makes no sense to me. Why would anyone steal a shirt or a pair of socks? I wish this Target had more stuff in stock too. Sometimes I can't find what I need.”

“one of my favorite mini stores that carry a variety of everythingggg. i have a core memory of buying my first stapler here when i was in elementary school, and now im 23 lol. However beware it is CASH ONLY”

“Received great customer service from Roxy & Angeles. The experience at the register was awesome. They made our shopping experience fun. Thank you for your excellent service ladies.”

“They had so much to choose from! Everyone was super kind. I got a few things, including some luggage. They wanted $500+ At Macys, but felt I got a deal here. Got a few pumpkin candles too!”

“This is the location where I find most of the treasures that you don't find at any of the other locations around the city but I will say that all of the locations that I've gone to but specifically this one you need more cat items you have mostly for dogs but you need more for cats and the smaller pets.”

“Store is clean and well maintained. Lots of displays and a very spacious store. Definitely way less cramped as compared to Macy's and Nordstrom within the same mall.Great experience with and service from Tetyana at the Maison Francis Kurkdjian/Creed section.”

“They have great chairs for the price! On my third set with them in over 25 years, the first set was purchased by previous salon owner. I don’t speak Vietnamese but they do their best to make me understand what they are saying. Truly the best massage mechanism in a pedicure chair. My customers love them!”

“Good price ..all home accessories .kitchen.clothes for babies kids and adults. bedding and more. Toys . Shoes for all .pets items.seasons accessories everything in one place. Big fitt rooms clean WC”