For business purposes, Donahue has many more options in some instances than your Office Depot or Staples. I needed more substantial clear covers and solid backs for presentations and Donahue had the materials in stock and a huge selection. They were a lifesaver for me. I didn't have time to look at the more personal items, but they seemed plentiful! read more

It's a cool storefront but not for the casual paper user. Definitely for someone looking to stock up their business or someone looking to buy in bulk. read more

Donahue Paper Emporium - Office Equipment Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

Wow! How amazingly rude! I have shopped here before and, while not overly solicitous, they were at least friendly. Today was a very different experience. There was absolutely no one visible in the store but the music was on, the door was unlocked, and I thought there might be someone in the office. I went to the far NW corner, not far from the office, where the single, colored envelopes can be found. My client had a very specific need so I found the color and had just opened the calculator to figure out if the retail pricing was going to make sense when I got a phone call from a friend. Because I was working on the calculator (and there was no one around) I put the call on speaker so that I could finish. It took about a minute and a half, no more than normal speaking volume. Surprise! A man came out of the office. From 20 feet away, this man, who had not bothered to greet me in any way said, "Ma'am, you need to take your call off a speaker!" I am very careful about the use of phones in public spaces and I had just finished with the calculator so I immediately switched it off. But then I thought, "Here we are on the middle of a pandemic. I know that I am fighting to keep my business going and to make sure that my customers feel appreciated. What a huge contrast to this ass who, although he had an empty store and parking lot, could not find a way to greet a client or to at least find a kinder way to chasten one. I don't know about you but I have no problem leaving a store that does not know how to deal with customers. Turns out, there is a lovely paper store 4.3 miles due west called the Paper Source. They are lovely, friendly and appreciate the business. Donahue Paper Emporium has seen the last of my business. read more

Service was fantastic! They are so helpful and have SO many options for invitations. Save over $1000 on wedding invitations for the same as what Minted was charging. It's so nice to actually look and feel the different paper and see all the options. read more

First off, this is like paper heaven. This was recommended to be by a coworker for door hanger paper and I thought there'd only be one or two selections, but I was wrong. There were quite a few selections and I loved that they had a different variety of styles. I went on a random weekday and I think the cashier was the only one around to assist with customers also. She was so friendly and helpful and took me right to the section where the door hangers were. I also do origami and the colors they had were wonderful! They also had a selection of kind of wrapping paper material, and they were absolutely gorgeous patterns. There is a small section to the side for wedding invitation designing, I hope I will be able to browse that section soon! I will be back for any of my paper needs. read more

I echo the sentiments of the last reviewer . . . DO NOT shop here! I live and work in the area and was super excited to visit this local store with my fiance to pick out some envelopes and card stock for our Save the Dates and Thank You notes. Upon my first visit to the store, I was pretty impressed by the size and selection. I, however, was NOT impressed by the salesperson (who I think is the owner, but not sure). We picked the procuts we liked and asked if they would perform well with laser jet printing. He said yes, it was guaranteed. Wonderful! So, we went home and tried printing on the procuts. NOT wonderful. The ink started chipping and looked awful. I figured, hey they are a local business, I'm sure they will be happy to exchange the product and will probably give me some good advice on what to get instead! I went back to the store and the above couldn't have been further from the truth. From a lack of a greeting when I walked in the store (same salesguy as the first time), to the inability to even have a conversation with me to discuss what I was looking for (I had to pull teeth just to get any sort of acknowledgement on what I was picking in exchange would work better), to a really rude exchange at the register (he didn't walk through the exchange transaction at all and I had to ask what he was doing when he asked for a card) it was just all in all a terrible, terrible experience. I left feeling like I should have paid THEM for being allowed the honor to walk in their store thanks to the smug and condescending nature in which I was treated. I really hate giving bad reviews, but nothing upsets me more than a blatantly awful customer service experience. I've worked many years in customer service and I understand what it's like to have a bad day or have your hands tied due to corporate return policies, so I am pretty forgiving in these situtions. But, I also know it doesn't take a whole lot to keep a customer happy, even if it's a smile or a simple apology. Neither of which you'll get at this place. So, Donahue definitely lost us as customers and we'll be taking all our other upcoming printing needs (and we have a lot we need done for our upcoming wedding) elsewhere. We'll also ensure we tell all our friends who are shopping for save the dates and invitations the same thing, too. read more

Don't let the name fool ya... Donahue Paper Emporium doesn't only have Paper they have EVERYTHING including HELP!. I'd like to think that I'm okay at great ideas, but horrible at figuring out how to display them. After spending what felt like 10 minutes, We created a one-of-a-kind invitation. I'm so glad that I came by.. Thanks guys! you were the best! read more

After waiting 4 weeks to have some invitations letter pressed with another company, I called Donahue Paper Emporium looking for supplies to print and assemble them myself. I spoke with Sophie on the phone and she was VERY helpful and very creative with giving me some ideas and suggestions as to how I could get them done in a short time. I never felt like she was in a rush to get off the phone. Working close by, I stopped in on my lunch break the following afternoon with my art files and she showed me around the store and made some paper and envelope suggestions. The store is much larger than it looks from the outside and the selection of papers is of professional grade: Neenah, French, Crane & Co. Not only do they sell paper, but also supplies for packaging, stationery kits, novelty favors, etc. I opted to use their in-house printing service and also chose to have my envelopes lined and addressed for that finishing touch. Sophie did a tremendous job in expediting my order and had everything ready for me in 24 hours. I understand that normal orders require 5-day turnaround. I really appreciate that she kept me informed with progress and sent me proofs of everything along the way. The invitations look GREAT!! Thanks again for your friendly service and product knowledge. You really helped me pull this all together when I was in a pinch. read more

I always love going to scout out the selection when I am doing invitations. This time I seen some on Minted.com. It would have taken almost 2 weeks to get them from minted so I went and meet with the people at DPE. They took the design and lettering I wanted and created a beautiful invitation. And for much less and in a shorter amount of time. When I left the time off of it they did them again for a reasonable price and in one day! read more

My trip to the paper emporium was inspired by a few wedding DIY projects, and I was so happy to find a very knowledgeable and helpful staff, amazing selection, and good prices. Aside from helping me choose what products to purchase, they also came to the table with greater local printer recommendations as well. I also enjoy their selection of boutique greeting card lines. All in all, this place is a paper snob's paradise. I was in heaven! read more

Donahue Paper Emporium - Office Equipment Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

Let me start off by saying, if this review was solely based on my interaction with the owner, Bill, the rating would NOT have been so high. The paper product selection was EXCELLENT. Sophie helped me and she too was EXCELLENT! She was friendly, knowledgable and super creative. She really knows her stuff from the best types of paper, to the layout of the store to mix and match various items, to methods of assembling to achieve the best effects. SOPHIE WAS GREAT!!! Bill, the owner, wasn't quite so polite and honestly, if I hadn't had such a wonderful experience with Sophie, I would have left after I witnessed him trying to tickle her. (She had previously shared with me that she is happily married and lit up talking about her husband). The tickling incident made me extremely uncomfortable and it seemed from her reaction that she too was uncomfortable. NOT cool. So Bill....leave the young girl alone and stick to ordering and selling paper! read more

Donahue Paper is so great! My fiancé and I just completed the process of DIYing our wedding invitations and we couldn't have made the high quality product we were able to without the help of Donahue. Their staff were friendly and helpful, they put in custom orders for us, they let us rent their industrial size corner rounder, they had these wax sticks to make a monogram seal using a hot glue gun... They had everything I wanted and more. Donahue is out of the way for me as I live in Park Hill, but well worth the trip for the best paper products and accessories in the Denver area. Check out their Marsupial product line. Minus one star because they're closed Sundays, which seems to be the only day I ever want to go, but overall a great experience. I will be a return customer for sure. read more

How RUDELY I was treated today! I will NOT be back to Donahue, and I've been a customer for YEARS. Well, no more. I was on the phone while shopping there and also when ready to check out. The reason is bc my elderly mom was having some issues and I was trying to assess her situation quickly so I could figure out if I needed to head down to help her. There was only one other customer in the store, who was busy looking for her items. The clerk was at the front desk, as was I, with my items and ready to check out. It was clear the clerk was ignoring me. She finally turned to me and said, "We only help people when they're off their phones." REALLY? She had NO idea why I was on my phone. I wasn't being loud at all and fully able to pay her. I did NOT get off the phone, given the reason I was on. Well, Paper Source, here I come! Guess Donahue Paper Emporium hasn't been hurt by the pandemic, they don't need the business and they don't understand the meaning of "customer service". Bye-bye, Donahue! read more

We had a wedding invitation disaster after buying invitations from another source. The wonderful staff at Donahue's was so helpful with getting us everything we needed in a very short time. They were so nice each time we were in their store which is so refreshing anymore. They have a great selection and service! read more

First I would like to say WOW! This store is amazing and has everything paper related plus more. Walk in their store and it will surprise you on how much they have even beyond paper. I find that when I go in there I get side tracked looking at all the cool and unique things they have. I went in for some paper and ended up buying my employees Christmas gifts. I warn you there is no way you can go in just to grab something quick, plan on being there for a little bit because there is so much to look at. I always get caught looking at the candy rack too with all the old candy I grew up on that you can't find anywhere else and of course my kids love that too. In addition to all the great products they have the staff are fantastic. The staff are extremely helpful and have knowledge about paper I never knew was possible. Every time I go in there the they are friendly and help me with whatever I need, from finding what I came in for, showing me options or helping me with creative ideas. They are the best paper place in town and I tell everyone I know to check it out it will be way more than you are expecting. Got to love local family owned stores. read more

Donahue's has often been a go-to destination for me personally and professionally. They have helped design and produce exquisite invitations and personalized stationery for various events I have planned. Recently, they helped me with a project that was a late request. Not only did Simone' and her team meet my deadline, they by far exceeded the timeline and delivered a top-notch product. They were very helpful and offered some terrific solutions. I am a supporter of small, locally-based businesses and will continue to reach out to their team as often as I can! read more

Boo! This place was highly recommended to me for having "any paper you could possibly want." I needed a large sheet of paper and called before I went just to be sure. The only measurement I had was in centimeters. As I was trying to tell the gentleman who answered the phone the dimensions, he interrupted me and rudely said "Ma'am, here in America we measure our paper in inches." Gee, thanks, I had no idea where I was, being American born and living in Colorado. I guess it took a rude man to remind me. read more

I was referred to Donahue by a local printer who couldn't accommodate my order. What a find! I was in a panic due to poor planning and Laura was a dream to work with. She was so accommodating and helpful. She helped me make selections, offered guidance and put my mind at ease. My order came out beautifully and adhered to my time crunch. So happy to support a local business but they made it easy! Highly recommend and my preferred printer going forward! read more

These guys are AMAZING!! I had my wedding invitations done here and they did a fantastic job! I went in not knowing anything and the staff was very helpful every step of the way! On top of that they were very fast with getting everything printed! I would recommend these guys to anybody for any paper need! I am so happy with everything and how it turned out! read more

Have made several trips to Donahue recently to purchase paper products for my daughter's wedding programs, find your table, gift bags for guests, etc. The staff at Donahue are always friendly and knowledgeable, have been over-the-top helpful, let me return cardstock and exchange it for a different color, and I love doing business here. Whether I'm buying in bulk, or just looking for one little thing, the 'Mom & Pop' experience and small business customer service here gets my vote every time! Sheila L. read more

I was surprised at how helpful the staff was... Until I ordered some materials (at $45) and they tacked on a $19 'freight charge'. When I spoke to the owner, Bill, he was extremely rude and basically called me a liar and that I did authorize the charge (of almost 50% of my order amount)? He obviously knows nothing about customer service and I will not be going back for my personal needs, or the needs if my 2 businesses. read more

Very disappointed by the customer service when trying to design our wedding invitations. Not willing to go the extra mile to create something special as we were told they had the time and it was not there busy season yet. Would not recommend if you are looking for something unique. read more

Exceptional products and a friendly staff! Love stopping in to see what new paper products they have!

Great selection and really helpful staff. They really seemed to be looking out for my best interests. Would highly recommend and will definitely be going back. read more

If you are looking for a playground of creativity, look no further! This place is amazing and every time I go in there is something new. I am always greeted with a smile and the staff is very helpful. I could have spent hours just looking at all of the cool stuff they have. :) read more

This store has some super cute cards, and other funky items that are really cool for out of the ordinary gifts. Lots of paper and stationary choices. Could beef up on the writing utensil side is my only suggestion. read more

I had no idea that a paper store could be so cool! Not only is there a HUGE selection of high quality paper but really fun, unique gifts as well. On top of that, Simone really cares about people and takes care of them. We have had several team projects done with them and all were done quickly, were high quality and with great customer service! read more

I was shopping in Donahue Paper this afternoon. I was shopping for some envelopes and speaking on my cell phone to a colleague about the envelope selection. The store manager came up behind me, tapped me on the shoulder and told me to get off my cell phone while I was in his store. This was incredibly rude and unprofessional. I am not surprised the store had no other shoppers in it as I expect this is how all their customers are treated. This is unfortunate as you have a great paper selection. Regardless, I will find another store to shop at in the future. read more

Bill and his staff are amazing, every time I go in they are helpful and friendly. A special shout out to them today for helping me find the perfect red paper for my project. They were patient and funny while we found the right color. I highly recommend Donahue Paper! read more

Rebecca at Donahue Paper did an amazing job creating a custom invitation for our daughters wedding. From the very first meeting she helped us with color selection, design, proofing and production. She is truly an artist and we couldn't be happier with her work! We would highly recommend visiting Donahue Paper for wedding invitations! read more

The secret is out and this place is hopping. We bought our card stock and envelopes for our wedding invitations. They are out of what we wanted, but ordered a restock quickly and didn't even make us pay up front. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly an the price is right. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to save money and get a great product! read more

Great service, great products. We used all of their products to create origami centerpieces, bridesmaids' bouquets, and matching invitations. The wide assortment of paper and colors gave the bride and groom the opportunity to pick exactly what they wanted. It was a pleasure doing business with them. read more

DO NOT shop here. Sales associate was very rude and the owner was worse. Tried to purchase some paper while on a business call and was told I would be helped only when I put my phone down. When I did, the associate didn't say one word to me. When I called the owner, I was told they didn't "tolerate rude customers" and they don't tolerate customers who are on their phones. Wow! Store was empty.....now I know why. Won't ever go back. read more

Just used Donahue Paper for some DIY invites for my daughters 4th bd party - turned out cuter than I could of imagined! Thx so much to Simone for taking the time to put my thoughts into action and for the envelopes that were cuter than cute! Can't wait to make our invites for the OLYMPIC party we are counting down to. Thx Donahue! read more

Still bothered by the 'incident,' I called the owner, Bill. Within seconds it became clear the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! I now understand why rudeness is acceptable at this establishment. Bill was defensive and even reprimanded me by saying I didn't need to tell him the difference between being kind and rude... If a customer has to reprimand one of your employees, I beg to differ. Business today, is all about customer service, Bill, and you and your store are seriously lacking in this dept. Although I've shopped this store for over a decade, we have chosen to sever all future business with you. And just as others in these reviews, we take no issue in sharing how poorly you treat your customers. The rudeness appears to be a common theme. Incident: Our co is foregoing pro labels to printing in house (10's of 1000's). Dimension accuracy is crucial - centimeters matter. The label manuf in question has a shrink-wrapped pkg, no sheets visible, no sample sizes on the pkg, no floor samples (unlike other store products). I asked to see a label sheet to compare to my product containers I had in hand. The salesperson said I was out of luck, should try a pro label maker (after just having had the printing in house discussion), said I could use his tape measure and he walked away. I was shocked! Rudeness first, and just how can one use a tape measure on a sealed item that isn't visible? Container dimension was not in question. The salesman returned, opened the package, grumbled about it, walked away again, and after hearing it was too large by centimeters he interrupted and said "See? If you had just let me use my tape measure I wouldn't have had to open the package." A few minutes and a few words later, it was clear coming to this store was mistake. read more

We are a small business, a local printing company in fact and we use Donahue Paper Emporium on a regular basis. They are always there to help us with our needs whether large or small. We regularly refer business their way as well when customers are in need of stock that is not typically found locally. Their prices are also very competitive and the friendly staff makes it that much better. As a family owned business that loves what they do, they are very knowledgeable and can answer all your questions! They also have fun fabulous off the wall items (last minute fun purchases) to look at while you are waiting in line! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thanks Donahue Paper and Staff for all you do! read more