Twelve years after graduating, my diploma finally escaped its natural habitat: a crumpled envelope in the back of a closet next to expired coupons, mystery chargers, and broken dreams. Back in college, I assumed "custom framing" was something only trust fund students and doctors did. For over a decade, my diploma has survived three apartments, two existential crises, and one move where I genuinely used it as a protective layer between frying pans. But TODAY? She has risen. For the incredibly reasonable price of $146.64, this place transformed my wrinkled "proof I suffered academically" into something that looks distinguished enough to fool people into thinking I have my life together. The frame is gorgeous. Like... aggressively professional. I walked past it three times already just to admire my own name. The staff treated my diploma with more respect than I treated it for the last 12 years, and honestly, that's fair. Now when guests come over, instead of hiding my degree in shame, I can casually gesture toward the wall like: "Oh that? Yeah. Just a little piece of history." 10/10. If you too waited an entire geological era to frame your diploma because ramen noodles were once a financial strategy, this is your sign. read more

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My daughter recommended this place to get our paintings framed. We came in and met Steve, the owner whose family business have been around for 52 years. We had 4 paintings and he was very helpful in picking the right mat and frames for each painting. After a month of completion, we were blown away on how beautiful each frames came out! The total price was over 1k and it was all worth it. The work and service are truly remarkable and highly recommended. We plan to bring three of our old paintings in so he can redo the mats and frames. Thank you Steve for your wonderful work! read more

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This is one of the last of the LEGACY businesses in San Francisco. Family owned and operated. For many many years my family and extended family have used them to frame art....large and small. Steve gives guidance and suggestions for your work..to meet one's satisfaction. They also sell some beautifully framed and unique works of art. They are experts....a pleasure to work with....and always give an outstanding result. Thank you Steve and team. read more

Bernzweig Framing & Design - My most recent framing subject. - Framing Near Me - San Francisco, California

I visited Bernzweig today with a small question on how best to hang an old work where an existing wire had come loose. The owner immediately gave me very good advice, and helped reattach a new wire to a better position on the frame. The service here was exceptional and I will most certainly be back for bigger projects. Thank you Bernzweig! read more

I just like to make a comment of how helpful the person was that answered the phone. Although I didn't use their services I was calling to find out about the price to frame my dads Army Uniform with his pins, patches and photos which another framing vendor quote me $2,500. I thought it was way too much just for framing my dads uniform but the person on the phone said this was a reasonable price and it can get quite expensive. I thank you sir for your honest opinion. read more

We've used them for years and they've never failed to impress. Pros: their work is stellar. Cons: It takes a couple months to get your order done. read more

I stumbled into this joyous old school warm and friendly Sunset district gem of a San Francisco institution. Steven is meticulous, warm and friendly -- and the pricing for a custom matte was very reasonable. I'm mostly happy that I don't have to suffer through framing at some of the other places that I've been going to over the years. I've found my framer and I couldn't be happier. If you want service and insane quality and selection, go to this family business -- started by a wonderful painter in his own right (Albert), and now being run by his son (Steven), and his son, Eric. Thanks, guys! read more

Bernzweig Framing & Design - Steven is your man for all things framing - Framing Near Me - San Francisco, California

Steve and Eric were wonderful, and I am beyond happy with my frame--the perfect addition to my home, and for the long-term. Steve helped me pick out a frame of wood that resembled burnished bronze, with a stippled pattern matching the fields of gold in the image of Kurosawa's Dreams. Given the storms, there coincidentally happened to be a rainbow as I was heading towards the store--serendipitous! read more

Bernzweig Framing & Design - Beautiful wooden frame made to look like burnished bronze, with a stippled pattern that matches the fields of gold in the image! - Framing Near Me - San Francisco, California

Steve Bernzweig of Bernzweig Framing and Design is a genius as a framer. Over a three year period, he has framed more than one dozen pieces for me of artwork and posters in all sizes and with different aesthetic issues, always with the eye of an artist. He courteously asks my opinion before choosing the materials to be used in the matting and frame, but always, his visual ideas are so many lightyears ahead of my own, that I continue to go by his suggestions, and I am always happy I did. Steve uses quality framing woods, he knows just which colors and textures complement one another and enhance the look of the art work, too. I had photographs of my favorite rock guitarist taken by the legendary photographer, Jim Marshall that had been in a scrapbook for decades. Steve brought the photos back to life with tasteful, atmospheric framing. My most recent project was a poster with great sentimental value, but I had inadvertently damaged it when walking to the framing studio, holding the poster, in strong wind. Steve restored it to a state of perfection and the framed result is breathtaking and looks absolutely brand new, it is now flawless. He has framed a potpourri of single items, collages, photographs, paintings, a kitchen towel that was a gift from a friend who bought it from a castle in Belgium, posters, a series of photos taken of a now-veteran in the war in Vietnam, a painting an artist friend created of a gorgeous bouquet with amusing inserts of my piano and my cat hiding amidst the painted flowers, where the framing captured the glory of the colors. Some of the framed works involved colors and specific patinas in the frames. Other times just strong black wood and matting is what makes a piece look fantastic. No matter what the item looks like, each one is treated with great care and professional design that exactly brings out the best in the character and beauty of the framed art. The bargain frame shops cannot hold a candle to Bernzweig's skill, artistry and experience. If you want to take joy from what framing will do for the environment on your walls, this is the studio where you want to be. Highest possible recommendation! read more

This place is wonderful. They are professional, thoughtful, insightful and helped frame my favorite piece of art. It looks amazing. I am so thankful I randomly found this shop. I will go to them for future framing. read more

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This is the A game for picture framing in our part of the city. Thoughtful customer arrived combined with artistic sense and deep expertise in all facets of art presentation make this a sure bet. read more

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Steve and his team are deeply talented. Over the years I have been so impressed with his choices for matting, embellishments and frames. I'm writing after many years because I recently realized how many items in our home were framed by them. These photos are just what's in the room with me right now! The best. I notice people talk price and service about Bernzweig, but in truth their style and ability is above and beyond what's out there. I once saw what they did for a man with these really trippy posters (Fish and portraits of each of the Beatles) and how they faded the matting, etc. was amazing. These guys are artists. read more

Fantastic work on an interesting print that my family gave me. Steve carefully went over the options for the mount and the frame. We ended up with a combination that did a great job of complementing the colors in the print. Hard to tell from the photo that I've got here, but the blue and green of the mount, combined with some rust tones in the frame itself, really work well for this print. And of course, the craftsmanship of the job itself was top notch. I've used other framing shops in the past. They were decent, and they worked hard to make sure I was 100% satisfied, but it really is worth it to come to a place like this for anything with real value. It's just a pleasure to deal with a serious craftsman. (In fact, Bernzweig may not even be much more expensive than discount shops. But I don't know, since I'm not particularly obsessive about tracking price.) read more

Bernzweig Framing & Design - Good color combination for this little print - Framing Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great service I don't think I'll ever go to another place to Get my pictures framed very happy with the service the owners very friendly very nice to talk to read more

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I feel comfortable writing a review for this wonderful local business because I've now used their services for three different pieces. I picked up the most recent piece this morning and was totally blown away by the quality of the work and the level of service I received. I immediately felt the need to sing Bernzweig's praises on Yelp. This is the place to go if you want to get a piece you really care about framed, big or small. I am not an artistic person and I am very indecisive so each time I have used their services I've literally gone in and asked them to come up with the scheme for the matting and frame based on their judgment and experience. I am so glad that I let them do their thing without my input because they are pros! My living room and apartment have a completely different feel because of the care and creativity they've put into each of my purchases. They work hard to make committed customers and it shows. Prices are fair and reasonable. There is a 10-minute green parking zone right outside the shop so it is super convenient to drop off and pick up. When I went this morning for my pickup they kindly wrapped it up for me and loaded it in my car. A+ all around. read more

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I was in a pickle and I called this frame shop. Steve answered the phone and said he would take a look at my mess, and when I brought it in he helped me quickly. I was a wreck; he was patient and very kind. The shop is really cute, and you would never even know that it was there tucked in the sleepy suburban area of the Sunset...Ortega Street in San Francisco. It seems they know their craft very well here; I will return. Oh and my issue? He said "No charge" when I asked him how much. So Nice, and helpful!! I recommend this place to everyone! read more

What beautiful framing! Very impressed with the outstanding quality and how simple Steve made the process. Would highly recommend and will use for all our framing needs. read more

As another reviewer stated- this place is for people who won't settle for anything but the best. I took a print into be framed and they perfectly matched it to another print I had had done 30 years ago. It looks like they were matched at the same time. What fabulous service and knowledgeable artisans. San Francisco is lucky to have this place. I come from a family of exacting artists and we love this place. I wouldn't take any of my artwork to any other place. read more

Another 5 star review. Good price. Fast service. Walked me out to the ride to assist. Surely I did the cheap option but I can say this is half price. Nice and design oriented- people who are into it. Thanks! read more

My new fave frame store in the city. What a treasure to find this place! Fantastic and genuine customer service. So happy with the way Steve helped me frame my Arthur Tress photo. Thank you! read more

I have used this frame shop before so I thought of them when I needed a small job of reframing a faded family photo I had restored. They were so knowledgeable just as always. It had been quite a few years so I'm always afraid these neighborhood gem places will have changed hands or lost their touch but, no, fantastic as ever. Fast and reasonable also. read more

You will be hard-pressed to find nicer people than those running this 40-year old family business. They have very high quality framed pictures hanging all over, and they made excellent recommendations for the frame and matting for my diplomas. A nice frame with three mats, including a hand-drawn "French line" accent, is only $350 out the door for _three_ diplomas. There's your value. Note that the rude fuckups at Michaels in Emeryville (see my review) charged me $530 for shoddy work and low quality materials during one of their "half price" sales for the same diplomas. Thank you, Bernzweig. UPDATE 8/07: The frames look great hanging in my office. The quality of the workmanship is very high, and I've gotten a lot of compliments on them. read more

I have been a customer for a few years now and not one piece that has been done by these guys has been bad. They take the time to go through frame choices with me and I take a long time deciding on the perfect one. They framed a huge piece for me in 2 days as a favor since I was late in getting a gift for my husband....and its amazing. We have taken them small pieces and big pieces and each piece is amazing - I would not take my framing to any other framer. read more

I'm a professional artist, traveler, and collector. I've been using Bernzweig for 40+ years--they are the simply the best. Al Bernzweig the founder, and his son Steve Bernzweig don't do just framing, they create a perfect environment for the art piece. Think of exceptional designers applying their talent and sensibilities to framing/presentation. The end result is a custom and brilliant presentation, that 'pops' the piece to the best it can be. Al passed last year at (91), Steve carries on with the best work in the city--or anywhere. Highly recommended. read more

This is my second time getting things framed at Bernzweig's, and I couldn't be happier. He framed three prints, was fine with using an existing frame on one of them, and carefully picked out interesting mats. The price was really reasonable and the whole experience was super pleasant. Would highly recommend them and will continue to go there. read more

This is one of the best places to get your pictures and keepsakes set, cropped and framed by real professionals. It is expensive but well worth it. They know what they are doing and will help you select the best frame and mat for your picture, painting or photograph. located right off of busy 19th Ave at Ortega, parking is available on the street right outside the door but is limited. If you ask for an estimate, let Al or his staff know your price range. They will understand. Yet, keep in mind their work and skill is first class. See web site for details: http://www.bernzweigframing.com/ read more

These guys are top notch. Excellent value and great customer service. Its amazing how much cheaper in price this place is compared to other frame shops. They are better than most others in price and quality. I have spent a lot of money here and don't regret one cent! Helpful and professional. Nice to boot. read more

Very pleasant place to get a picture framed. Not at all schmoozey, just straight to the point. Offered me the cheapest way first, and I took it. $80 one week later, boom. Aren't they the most adorable pictures y'all ever seen... read more

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Steve and Bernzweig really know there stuff. Knowledgeable and thoughtful input on framing. 5 stars.

Came in to have my parents old wedding photo from the late 70's blown up, restored and framed. It was a gift for my mom for Father's Day as my dad had passed away couple years ago. Incredibly friendly and wonderful service from the moment you walk in the door. The final photo was phenomenal and made me tear up as it was so beautifully restored!!!! I deferred to their expertise on choosing the frame - it was perfectly matched with the photo. Such an affordable price for excellent work and customer service :) will definitely be going here again for any framing or photo restoration I need done! read more

I recently had 3 big frames done here and really appreciate Steve's help in selecting the frames and even helped wrapping the finished frames at pickup. I will definitely come back as this is the best frame shop I have ever seen. Thank you so much Steve. read more

Super friendly but I can't say that I was very well advised on the type of frame for my art. I was disappointed with the end result. If you like contemporary and light, not the right place for framing. read more

True professionals, all the way. They have framed several of our pictures & photos. Steve did a great job enhancing photos that are dear to us. Robert has worked with us to frame our paintings & photos to our satisfaction and beyond. When we are not sure what style frames will fit, Robert always takes the time to show all options and makes great suggestions. They're easy to work with. Consistently meet our expectations and both gentlemen are very flexible. Highly recommend ! read more

First time shopping for a custom frame for a poster . Great options and AWESOME customer service. Thank you yelp on this awesome find !! Definitely recommend! read more

This will be the best experience you will have picking a frame for your painting or a photograph. Best customer service around and prices are excellent. read more

This is the only place I trust to frame my family photographs and they have been helping me beautify my home for many years. They are a local business that spends the time to make recommendations to make your keepsakes beautiful. The quality of their work is amazing and I highly recommend them. read more

These folks are fabulous. I almost never take the time to write a Yelp review, but their skill, service and price make them - far and away - the best frame shop you can find. They are terrific! read more

I'm a fan. I've used this place twice now for framing, one was a pretty high end piece. They were friendly, helpful, had great suggestions, did excellent work, and the prices were reasonable (good framing always costs more than I'd like), and in both cases they really turned the paintings into pieces of art. read more

Started getting some of my prints framed here about a year ago. I mostly had things in cheaper frames because of the high cost of framing and matting. Steve really takes his time and helps you find the best matting and frame for your print. Everything I have taken there has turned out amazing and unbelievably well priced. After doing the first one, I'm slowly going through and getting all of my art framed because it looks so much better. They have done about 10 so far and I couldn't be happier! Wouldn't take my prints anywhere else. Thanks guys! read more

The absolute best in SF! I brought in signed rock posters, and Steve did an awesome job of tailoring each frame's mating to each poster's design. Incredible job! And Steve's an amazing artist too. He painted a picture based on my concept, and captured it. read more