Are you looking for an adult novelty toy store while in town? Stop in to Folsom Gulch and get everything you need. Catering to their clientle is an absolute must for them, so their selection is nothing short of amazing and the staff is damn friendly. read more

The selection: This place has a little bit of everything. You won't have issues finding something that peaks your interest. The Service: The associate I always see when I come here is always friendly, approachable, knowledgeable. The value: (The Monetary value) The prices are reasonable and depending are often better than some other competitors. (The non-monetary value) a service to many people like me, our community the neighborhood. Having this establishment doesn't affect the city negatively, but having this city without this establishment would. I'm not saying you're going to find connection here but if you don't it's because that's not what you came for. What I mean by that is if your looking for connection you can of course make them here, if your looking for advice, if your looking for what you came in here for you will find it. You won't leave pressured into anything you weren't looking for that includes your experience leaving here read more

Best club I've been to in a while had a great experience with all the dancers and has a great time with my friends.

Fun arcade and near work ! Great dvd selection ! Will come back sometime soon. Excellent service from Catnip! read more

The cock rings are so expensive here! Highway robbery. Bring your own lube for the red room. The front desk guy is nice. We enjoyed the buffet as well. read more

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They increased the arcade entrance by 50% to $15 and it's ridiculous increase. Besides, fewer people come because of the new price. I'd rather go to steam works for 17 bucks. read more

Service and selection is amazing and I had great service! Will try the arcade another time!

Great selection and pricing! For sure a stop on any ones visit. Excellent service please give him a raise super helpful in finding what we needed. read more

Great assortment of toys and right in the middle of town! ;) open late for your convenience!!!!!!!!! read more

Awesome spot with great supply of toys, lube, and movies. Staff is always really friendly helpful. My go to spot in the city.

Love how late it stays open. Dakota has excellent service. First time here. I am a dancer and I will be bac. thank you.

Everyone was chill and helped me pick out my look will definitely be back thank you so much

Dropped in real quick on my way over to the underwear party at powerhouse to grab a fresh pair. Knowing they closed soon (I live across the street) o made it a point to rush over and arrive by 11:40PM, so I wouldn't be that annoying customer. Walked in and immediately selected the what I wanted to purchase. No employee inn the front, but I could hear them sweeping in the back, figuring they were getting ready to close up soon. Waited for a few minutes and someone came out (11:47PM) and gave me a nasty look and said "UHHH". I had assumed the loud "ding" when I opened the door originally had signaled that I was inside the store, but I said "oh I'm sorry. Did you not hear me come in?" They said "uh, no and we're closed right now. You're not supposed to be in here." I said "oh I'm sorry every other day you close at midnight. Can I just pay for this underwear quick?" They quickly replied with a slightly mocking, Chef Horowitz tone "uh no. We close at 11:30." I looked at the unlocked door I had entered through, complete with fluorescent, blinking "OPEN" sign quizzically and said "really?", to which the only attempted response I received was a side-eye that burned to the core of what's left of my soul. (I'm running to buy a jockstrap on the edge of a Thursday night to fulfill the night's destiny that decided about 43 seconds prior. By myself. My soul doesn't get hurt very easily.) I had no choice other than to say "well ok then", again carefully reviewing the "OPEN" sign as I exited, also taking a moment to read the sign on the outside; "midnight", and also google maps; "midnight". WTF? First of all... WTF with the attitude like you're some clandestine being ... you work at the sex shop... be a little accommodating. Second, I'm like ... literally your neighbor ... not wanting to suffer the few blocks down the street, I'm forced to frequent the establishment 2-3 times a week, so don't act like it's the first time you've seen my face... and I know without a shadow of a doubt, you close at midnight. Sell me the fucking underwear. Won't be visiting anymore. You can buy everything online without suffering the markup anyway. read more

Amazing customer service! Would definitely come back. Super friendly customer service and great location!!!

I strongly recommend this place for their awesome selection on singlets and underwear

I wanna know if y'all are hiring id love to work for y'all. This place is highly recommendable read more

Wide selection. Good prices. Friendly staff. Open later than Secrets and arcade is busier.

Great selection, competitive prices, friendly and helpful staff, fun arcade. Highly recommend.

I came Sunday early afternoon 2 guys there but I went in and they didn't want to play watched the videos for a while to warm me up then later got interesting But it was very hot in back all they have is a fan really!!! Need a fan that takes the hot outside And then I went to restroom and u can't lock the door and the I sat down and the toilet was rocking I looked around and saw this plumbing now I'm not a inspector but this doesn't look right to me ?? And the booths well there's only 6 w/hole and then u have A sm theater which is to be a group with benches not really working for me need something else I have a few ideas to make it interesting And the lighting well 1 blue 1 red bulb u can barely see to walk read more

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Just your friendly neighborhood sex shop. They don't have it they can order it. Selection variety of toys and fetish things. My only complaint is the Glory holes are way too low and small. Lol. read more

I get all my poppers from here. 5stars Love it here. Will always come back to this place for fun

The most overpriced bookstore in San Francisco with the rudest staff I've ever encountered. I was told to "F Off" by the manager when I told them that I would no longer shop there because of there zero return or exchange policy. This was not for a sex toy, but for a swimsuit bought 24 hours prior and still in the original packaging with tags on and the receipt. I wasn't even trying to return it, simply exchange it for a larger size as it was a gift. The employee that told me to "F Off" should be fired and they have lost a long time customer. read more

Tuesday September 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM I asked your clerk on duty to please change the video, because the previous video ended, and kept playing trailers repeatedly, as is often the case whenever I frequent your business. I was told that it would be the last time he would accommodate my request.He accused me of being rude. I'm certain you're going to get a different story when and if you ask him. It's always the case that when the film playing comes to an end, trailers play continuously unless I or someone else requests a new video to be played. Almost always the clerk on duty, when asked, responds by playing a new video. Do my requests for a video change seem unreasonable? read more

Better customer service needed - very rude shop keeper. They became offended when I informed them that I was only browsing and didn't need assistance. read more

Quite funny I'd even do a search for a shop in an area I'm not from but when you need what you need, google and yelp has answers for everything, including a shop like this one. Finding what I was looking for behind the counter, the nice gentleman helped with the purchase. Educating on why one lube may be better than the other, it was a purchase made easy. No stress, no embarrassment. In and out, I can see why this could be a neighborhood treasure. The space is small and the selection seemed limited carrying only essentials for an intimate time. However, don't expect a large selection or a real huge inventory for selection. Parking is tricky as any place in San Francisco is. If you're lucky, there's parking on the sode of building as well as in the alley in the back. read more

Nice place BUT The Glory Holes are Way To Low. Selection of merchandise is limited to the eye of the beholder. Small little store that tries to display stuff for every taste but, we all know the old saying "you can please most of the people most the time,,,, " read more

I live around the corner, and SoMa is such a prime area for the weekly convention type folks who are in town for a few days, staying at the hotels around the area. It turns out, some decent percentage of these gentlemen would like to. . . experience the San Francisco thing. . . Before they go to their trade show or whatever. Can't blame them one bit! So I always show them the way to Folsom Gulch, which is a block or two or three from Moscone, and lots of the hotels. And I couldn't recommend a better place. The staff is adorable, have always been gracious to me, and there are tons of neat things to buy. And, if you've ever wanted to know what it's like to be in a dark place with dark rooms and men wandering around with their dicks in their hands, this is the place! There's no aggressiveness, and it's exactly sleazy, pleasantly, as it should be. It's our little neighborhood treasure :) read more

I did not expect to be met with such attitude and contempt as I felt radiating off of the super-sized attendant as I entered this establishment. He was curt and I felt judged because I had just stopped and the corner store for some junk food. I was holding a couple of black, grocery-like plastic bags and was a bit sweaty from the trek in this warmer weather. Admittedly, I may have looked a bit of a mess but my phone had just died and I was having a bad day to say the least. This individual was not helpful and in just a few short phrases with a snappy attitude, my faith in humanity was brought to question. I expect more from members of our community. read more

By far my favorite arcade and G.H. Getting things to happen in the theater review room was great fun. All staff I met with we're very happy to assist me, and knowledgeable in the questions I asked. From toys to Videos and more gay explicit activities etc...I had a great deal of fun in the back, if you know what I mean... read more

Back room got updated, of course it sometime a hit or missed , but that is cool. Still a great place grab your toy. Got a chance to check back room. You get whatever your need taken care of. Better and nicer person working in the front now. read more

My experience here was phenomenal it's just what I pictured in a sleazy hole in the wall arcade located in a somewhat rugged shitty area of San Fransisco. The place has decent admission $10 gets you into the arcade where it's a HIT & MISS but who gives a fuck because "everyone else closes at 12.. clears throat." Lighting is somewhat very dim, it's pretty much beat down looks like the man milk stains on the wall just tell a different story.. it's perfect and spacious plenty of room to do your dirty business. The customer service is above and beyond Alex the bearded stud behind the register is very friendly and informative af. (Questions on "Sex Clubs" or Gay Bathhouses MSG me.) read more

It really is a dark room with sex booths. There is no doubt about why you are there and what you want to do. Toys, cleaners and underwear are all available. But the main attraction is the back room. I think they will let you in when they open, as when I was there at 10:45 there were quite a few people, despite the website stating that the arcade opens at 11. The toilet was working and the videos are free after the $10 admission, but it is all male videos with no hetero/bi. There are peek holes in most of the booths to get your voyeur on, and the GH's are larger than other establishments. The crowd was a mix of races and ages, but still mostly the blue collar type of your fantasies. read more

I went there as someone who wanted to add some more toys to my collection and I found something to my liking. The prices were fair. It was interesting, there was this tip container at the register that said "Tip the jar or show me your junk". To be honest I would have done both I'll just have to do it next time. But this time, I found me a nice red outfit for playtime read more

I am old school and came up in a prom shop back room. It is a classic and a dying breed, but still fun as hell. If your coming from far seeking a blast from a day gone by and some good old dirty doins make the trip mecca baby. It's what you hope it is and worth the trip. Buy something over priced to help keep it going too. Its san Francisco for fshake. read more

I know the staff can be kind of weird but this is a great place. The staff has to deal with all people coming into that place all the time so it's no wonder they're a little weird. I have always had a great time and they have great stuff it's so nice to have someplace to let off some steam! read more

Like this place always has what I want and need. Plus the customer service is always polite and discreet. I can always browse without any judgment. read more

Let me preface this by saying I've gone here for YEARS.....YEARS. Ive watched employees come and go, alongside regulars. I was a regular. Here are my pros and cons of Folsom Gulch from a working class, Gay man's perspective. Pros: * They sell Gatorade. * They sell Video head-cleaner at a reasonable price. * They have a Variety of Video Head-Cleaners *They allow r-entry into the arcade for duration of time (seemingly per 12 hours) * They are open late. really late. * There's street parking available most of the time *Their clients are VERY diverse * Their Video Monitors have a up and down for channels. The Cons: * They changed the layout. Baaaaad. Now when I visit I feel cramped. * There is no room to do the mating dance/ritual of checking out the tarrain, scouting your sexual target and then choosing one of the MANY booths that existed before. Now you have max, 2-3 rooms to choose from? * Standing room is about the size of McDonals Restroom with no stalls. * The prices for their underwear is Marked up by 1000% * The management is invisible * The price for Sex Toys, Vibrators, cock rings, etc is Incredibly overprices. * Not enough booths, Space and standing room. read more

This is a review by a gay male reviewing the gay-sex aspects of this business because there simply isn't enough online about this great place. I have attempted to keep the language and description PG, but this review does discuss adult sexual situations. you have been warned... Sane, professional, good looking 40's gay male here reviewing a hetero adult-toy shop and a gay gloryhole video place. I'll first say that women review this place because it sells sex toys for all genders. However, the Gulch is really a place for dudes to get/give oral sex and have sex in video booths. Here's what I know from firsthand experience in January 2010: It costs $10 for an all-day pass. You can cum and go at will, just keep your receipt. No quarters needed for flicks, the gay vids play freely in the booths and are pretty hot. There are about a dozen booths and most have glory holes. Some are one-person booths, and some hold two maybe three people. Some booths have holes into two booths so one person can service two gloryholes. A couple of booths have no gloryholes and seem intended for face-to-face play. You can expect guys hanging around outside of the booths, and some inside the booths waiting patiently, depending on time of day. I was there Thursday, times ranging from 3pm to 10pm and there was a good mix of guys from 20s through 50s, ranging in looks and sketchiness. I hear Noon brings more professional businessmen. There are gay couples who come to play and be watched...just want to have public sex, and there are total sleazeballs and everything inbetween. The clientele are varied, as I said. You'll see tweakers who can't get enough, with their holes backed up to a hole (not my scene), and clean cut professionals (yummy, suit and tie) being careful. I serviced about six clean and sexy guys, which fulfilled a huge fantasy, and will be back for sure. I even put on a rubber and topped a hot guy. I also got serviced a few times. Hot stuff. Many guys won't let you finish them off and are intent to edge all night long until they are ready to blow. Some want to get off right away. Assume everyone is HIV Positive and use a condom for any anal sex - that's my advice. Also, if you don't like what pokes through the gloryhole, nobody's making you do anything, just take a pass, no need to say a word. Each booth has a door lock for your privacy. Oh, and if you wear a coat, there are no hooks anywhere and the booths are small. Think about that. The floors are surprisingly clean, but take a rag or towel to cleanup any spills that land on you. You can take backpacks, etc. with no problem. There's one restroom with no door and it has a clean sink and paper towels. I smelled poppers a-plenty but no herb, so I'd say do that elsewhere if it''s your thing. The closest gay bars on Folsom are Chaps (opens after 4pm), the Powerhouse, and the Hole in the Wall. All of which deserve your patronage. You can cruise the outside of the booths and look for Mr. Right, or go into a booth and wait for fun to cum your way. Either way, have fun, be clean, play safely, and get tested regularly for everything. read more

Here's the thing about adult businesses that some people don't understand. The areas that they are in AREN'T seedy because those businesses are there, those businesses are there because the area is seedy. Prejudice against adult businesses make it hard to get permits in other areas of any city. Fact of the matter is, most of the time, adult businesses make the blocks they are on SAFER. Because they are usually 24 hour businesses and there is someone around with the lights on. Criminals hate lights. Sometimes they have security guards that help with this. Folsom Gulch has been there for decades and is a good neighbor. They keep their sidewalks clean. The are quiet. And safe. The staff are usually friendly and helpful. The adult products sold there are of good quality and the staff is prepared to answer questions when looking for something specific. If I'm looking for adult entertainment in SOMA, Folsom Gulch is the first place I'd think to go and find it. Gay or straight, they have something for everyone. read more

Wow Amanda H. I dont know why such the hatred for The Gulch and that corner? sorry your friend lives a few blocks away but you know what...DONT WALK BY THE GULCH THEN! Simple eh? And yeah I would appreciate not shutting down Famouth because I kinda sorta totally live there and you know what...I love it! Sure there is the occasional crack head on the corner (lol what corner in SF doesnt?!), but they dont stay long and Ive never been harassed by them. The do their deal and walk on so who gives a damn? Bonus is that the bums that hang out on 5th and Folsom always sing RnB songs and call me "doll" and "lady"." Anywho, I love Falmouth St and the Gulch are great neighbors! As far as The Gulch goes, I dont go in there really (because Im a classy lady) but they seem nice and they have my favorite porn poster in all of SF inside. The one of the guy with white pants on grabbing his crotch staring seductively (and slightly retardedly) from beneath his unibrow. I love it....Ive named him Unibulge! read more