There is no place like this place. It's such a beautiful store, filled with all sorts of absolutely…read moreexquisite things, nothing like typical Mexican import places. You feel like you're in a museum surrounded by artifacts, except the prices are so reasonable. Talavera Ceramics brings the real Mexico to us. And there's no one like Lilia, the amazingly knowledgeable gal who has run the place for 20 years. She and the store are truly Bay Area treasures!

We are so happy to have our wood burning oven finally completed. The tiles we chose were special…read moreorder, but work the wait. This oven has been used for years and we finally got our tiles done, long over due. There were so many options, it was hard to choose.

If you're a homeware junkie like me, this is your haven!…read more Tucked away in SF's Japantown, SF76 is a beautifully curated store featuring all things homeware, kitchenware, and cutie knickknacks. Walking in, it reminded me of an elevated Muji, but with more intentionally sourced goodies from local artists and makers. I could truly spend hours here- the selection is amazing! I ended up with a handful of adorable chopstick rests to take home.

Selection: Nice unique mix of goods. Service: Above and…read morebeyond! I bought some pencils that look like Twizzler sticks and said they were gifts. The clerk made a custom long slim gift wrap for them with loop bow and store logo sticker! So pretty & perfect!!

my boyfriend and i went to go have brunch at eggy's nearby and while waiting for the bus we were…read morejust looking at the stores nearby. i saw the signs outside that made it feel like i was more welcome but i unfortunately felt anything but welcome. i was just walking around looking at everything but a couple minutes after i had started looking at some items i noticed the worker starting to follow us. of course i didnt suspect anything of it because i thought that she would ask us if we needed help or wanted to check up on us. but i made a little loop around one of the areas and she still followed. she kept getting closer and closer to us which made me feel really uncomfortable. maybe its because of the way i look since i have dyed hair and am asian idk but my boyfriend suggested that we leave because she probably thought that we would steal something. i saw a similar review with the exact same situation but seriously if you are poc / look queer please just be careful here

I've shopped here frequently over the years. About a year ago I bought a sterling silver ring here…read morewith a blue stone. Unfortunately, the stone turned into a greenish brown color. I stopped by today to ask about it and was prepared to simply buy a new ring-- it was fairly inexpensive. The store was empty, and there were two people working there who did not greet me when I walked in, as they were busy complaining loudly about someone. I stepped up to the counter, and despite the workers standing behind the counter, and one person looking at me directly, they still didn't greet me. At one point, one looked like she was coming toward me, looked me in the eye and then grabbed her beverage and turned away. Finally I asked directly for help. I showed her the ring and asked to look at the identical one behind the counter. She got very nervous and told me they hadn't seen a stone turn brown before. She immediately told me that she would not contact the company for me, that I needed to do it myself. I hadn't even asked her to. She kept saying things like "well if it had been two weeks we maybe could help you." to which I responded, "do you expect a ring to turn brown after 2 weeks?" She then said she couldn't contact the company because they would "ask her questions" she didn't know the answer to. I have no answers either why a stone would turn brown with occasional wear, no chemicals, etc. I would think they would want to talk to the company about this if they are selling jewelry that turns brown. Anyway, I was just really turned off by the fact that they had an empty store, but yet basically told me I had to contact the wholesale distributor myself. It really seemed like these two are doing everything they can to do the least work possible! I typically think a nice thing about shopping at a local boutique would be the customer service.. not here. I did not buy a new ring, and will not shop here again.

I first learned about Jered's Pottery when I had dinner at Rich Table. I make pottery myself so I…read morehave a habit of checking the bottoms of tableware when I dine out. Jered's name was on the bottom of all the pieces and they were all great! I finally had a chance to go visit Jered's Pottery myself and picked up a few pieces to take home. I even got to say hi to Jered and tour his studio. They make all of their clay and glazes in house. I got to see some in progress pieces including parts of a cool hand built sculptural boxed wall art installation. Highly recommend visiting if you're looking for functional pieces for your home!

Great pottery in the neighborhood. They have a big collection and a variety of stuff you would…read morefind. Some of them get sold to bigger brands such as Restoration Hardware so the designs are quite familiar. You can buy those items here that were rejected by such big brands for really minute flaws that I hardly ever noticed. The finish is great in the products. We got a chance to take a look in to their crafting area and it was huge! They had so many unique items that I wanted to buy all of them. They also host team building activities or private sessions for folks interested in learning the art.

There are lots of gift shops around. They all look like they are supplied by the same vendors. I…read moredon't bother reviewing most of them. So it's not able when a shop stands out because of their selection of things that I might actually buy! Eclecticism! Maison d'Etre is one of those (and there are others on the same street!). I was impressed, and felt certain that they would have goods that changed over time as well. No mere Therapy store here! Best way to know what I'm talking about is to check out all the pictures.

Excellent customer service was on full display today as the store's employees calmly and…read moreprofessionally handled a very difficult customer. Despite offering multiple resolution options, the customer, clearly trying to provoke a confrontation, resorted to name-calling and unreasonable demands. Aside from that incident, the store itself offers a variety of unique items that make great gifts for loved ones, or even a treat for yourself!

What a great place to buy gifts for the cook in your life. Stylish, unique and practical items…read more We had a great time browsing here. Found several fun gift options. They have a small fry pan wi the a removable handle so it can also be used as your dinner plate.

Unsung gem of a Japanese household goods store tucked in a corner of Japantown. Calling it a…read morehigh-end Daiso is doing it a disservice, but if one took the kitchen/household section of Daiso and replaced all the items with crafted wares, and things that are not disposable this is the feel of Sanko. Cutting to the chase, I'm here for the Hasami Ceramics. While one could order these online, Sanko carries the entire line. One could touch/feel and purchase these on the spot.

Best place to shop in the city for cookware, dishware, and anything kitchen related! Especially…read moreanything Asian like matcha bowls, teapots, etc. Everything is well priced and affordable, and they have aisles and aisles of stuff! I could easily spend over an hour walking through all the aisles to check everything out. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for things for your kitchen or are nearby. Btw they are closed on Sundays.

This place, as the name implies, it's a restaurant supply company. They have an amazingly large…read moreselection of plates, bowls, and various types of cookware. We go here once or twice a year and shop for plates and bowls for our house. You can buy one or more of any style. The prices are excellent. The service is fast at the register. They wrap each dish in newspaper to keep it safe for your travels home. If you've never been here, I recommend checking it out. It's hard to imagine you wouldn't leave with a few things that you didn't know you needed. Lastly, it's worth noting that they are very consistent in their brands. So if you buy dishes and a few years later, need to replace one or two due to breakage or wear and tear overtime, they will likely still have the exact same item. This makes keeping your dishes, consistent as opposed to a mishmash of different types and styles.

They've got hard-to-find ingredients like squid ink, sardine pate', seafood broth, pepper paste,…read moredried peppers, etc. Various sizes of paella pans, and tajine pots, very good wine selection from Spain and Portugal. Staff are courteous and helpful! I Don't mind driving all the way to the city for my paella ingredients!

This is our go-to spot for squid ink, artisanal pastas, and unique canned goods. We buy a…read moresurprisingly large amount of squid ink ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Spanish Table has an endless variety of goods, ranging from food, to wine, to cookware (peep the industrial-size paella pans in the back). Items are rotated out regularly-- we like to pop in and ask about what's new. Staff are lovely and eager answer questions. Kind of heavy on upselling at times. Some of their items can be pricier, I've definitely found the same products cheaper online, but I chalk it up to local biz tax and supporting a brick-and-mortar store.

Heath Ceramics in Sausalito is a personal favorite of mine: a design focused retail destination…read morefeaturing Heath pottery, decorative homewares, and iconic ceramic tiles. Founded in 1948 by visionary ceramicist Edith Heath, the brand is an icon of California modern design. The items here are undeniably expensive, but the timeless design and constantly updating of color palettes make each piece feel special. In 2003, the company was revitalized by husband-and-wife product design and business team, who thoughtfully reinvented the brand. Heath is a great example of how with a good steward, classic design can be successfully revived and made modern. I find Heath to be a good spot for finding special design focused gifts.

I grew up with Heathware bowls, plates, and other pieces. While I've always loathed the noise they…read moremake when stacked together or when cutlery is moved across them, the pieces are very beautiful. I stopped by today, with my mom, to buy my sister some gifts for her wedding. I loved the new colors I saw - they had some yellow bowls and bulb vases that I was seriously tempted to buy, in addition to the other items. What I didn't love was the lack of customer service. I don't expect or want to be waited on hand and foot, but a simple acknowledgement would have been nice, rather than having multiple employees just watching us the entire time. I ended up purchasing from the seconds section and buying less than anticipated due to the overall vibe. I try to be understanding, and perhaps something was off for them today. Regardless, I was so uncomfortable in the store that I waited outside while our items were gift wrapped.