This review is not about the store, but their Chez Panisse line of plates and bowls we purchased over 5 years ago. The in-store purchase experience was very pleasant and I have no complaints there what so ever. Simply stated, I would not purchase their Chez Panisse line of plates and bowls again. At 2 pounds, 6 ounces EACH, they are heavy, heavy, heavy! (for a dinner for four people, you are lifting 10 pounds of plates from your wall mounted cabinet - that's WITHOUT any food on them). When stacking and moving them around it is a burden. Because each dinner plate is over 1 3/4 inches tall they do not stack in the dishwasher well and take far more space than flatter designs. As far as finish texture, smoothness and uniformity they are fine but most certainly not exceptional compared to other brands, even cheaper ones. I would have to say they are durable - but only because they're so thick and heavy. We passed on their other, thinner plates as we ate from them before and were very much put off by the horrible scraping sound coming from these rough surfaced plates. So if you think beauty actually can be combined with functional practicality and are not solely motivated by displaying your wealth to others, look elsewhere. These are not the plates for me. read more

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I will always remember the time I saw a heavily lacquered tree stump sitting there, to be purchased and sat on, for $8000. I even took a picture of it and the price tag to delight all the sane people I knew. But I'm not a hater. If you have the money to spend that on a tree stump, or $300 on a pillow, or cutting board, then good for you and may I come over for dinner? I bet you have great wine. There's these perfectly white and sparse, and somewhat alienating, kitchens in Kinfolk and Dwell. It's like the goal in life for people who have everything is to look like they have nothing. Just one modest and tasteful ceramic pitcher on a table. If you can't afford the kitchen, or the home around it, at least you can have the pitcher. Is that what the allure is? Being closer to the kind of person you'd like to be? I bought one wine glass made in Denmark and must say it improved the taste. I swirled it around, enjoying the light's play through the glass onto the dark purple elixir. The mark of expensive glass is its thinness, as it is more difficult to render thin glass than thick. The more difficult something is, the more expensive e.g. if you are a difficult person, you may go to a therapist, and maybe you're referred to a psychiatrist, well all this costs your employer and the insurance companies money. Good luck with everything, and if you have thoughts of suicide call your doctor immediately. Sorry the pillow didn't work. read more

Not buying any stuff, just review this as a place tour around, it is really nice. I love the vide! read more

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My client just purchased 20K worth of Heath Tiles for her renovation. I am her project manager. She was told by the sales rep the 5K worth of 2"x 2" floor tiles came sheeted and that's what she ordered, based on verbal communications and someone who was supposed to be responsible and trusted. 3 months later the tiles arrived. The 2" x 2" tiles were not sheeted. The rep said (paraphrasing) "I would never recommend sheeted". Who, anyone please respond, would want their floor tiles installed 2" at a time? They offered a minor reimbursement, not nearly enough to cover the additional time for installation. Of course, no returns, but "perhaps you could sell them on Ebay". We just bought very similar tiles (sheeted) online for a fraction of the price. We had to, we would have blinded the installer. Shop elsewhere. read more

The SF Heath Ceramics Potrero Hill location is a must visit for any admirer of Heath Ceramics. It's their largest in the Bay Area and the home of their tile making manufacturing facility. There's a café that serves Blue Bottle coffee, places to sit and merchandise arranged in areas that look like the dining room, kitchen and living room. You can also look into the tile manufacturing area. The displays of their mid-century ceramic tableware and tile pieces are gorgeous and so are the pieces. Each piece was made by hand. You can find vases, pitchers, dishes, tea pots, creamers, sugar bowls and more. The dinnerware sets start at $80. The selection is better than their other locations. The non-Heath made merchandise they carry is elegant, foodie centric, and stylish, including glassware, jewelry, Lodge cast iron cookware, flatware, knives, cookbooks, candles, jams, greeting cards, etc. If you buy Heath pieces as gifts, I suggest tucking them into one of their cute signature canvas tote bags. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped by this afternoon to look around because she's been taking pottery classes and wanted to see what ceramics look like when they're made by the hands of professionals. Needless to say, we were blown away by the craftsmanship of the pieces at Heath Ceramics. Even if you're not somebody who knows much (or anything) about ceramics, window shopping here gives you an opportunity to appreciate the hard work and dedication that folks put into their profession to deliver such flawless pieces. Would recommend stopping by! If you're hungry, go next door to Tartine Manufacturing for a pastry - super convenient. read more

Since I'm not a richy I buy their Tartine line plates in pairs every time I get paid. But they're gorgeous! Soon I'll have a full heath ceramics set, probably mixed and matched but It makes my food so pretty! read more

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Heath ceramics is a San Francisco institution. Now they have added a beautiful space in the mission. You can two are both here in the mission or up in Sausalito at their original factory. There is great Focus on making sure the products are high-quality and the colors are beautiful. Of course this means everything is really expensive. This new space is amazing because there is a bluebottle coffee soon they will have a Tartine bakery they have art galleries and other creative spaces as well as the actual store and factory. It's an absolute feast for the eyes. They don't sell any discounted items here. You have to get the seconds and thirds up in Sausalito. Everything sold in the mission is of the highest quality and therefore not discounted. if you are interested in getting discounted heath ceramic products you need to go to Sausalito. The mission however is a much more creative and beautiful space. They have rotating are exhibits and lots of artists working inside the building. You will visit some of the studios on the tour as well as their art gallery which is called the boiler room. The room itself is a piece of art but they have rotating exhibits. Get on their mailing list if you are interested in attending many of their events. Nettie read more

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Beautifully-designed space with huge windows that allow maximum daylighting, so that everything is well lit. The shop offers a huge variety of things for you to browse upon. Not just ceramic products, but also books, magazines and small souvenirs. read more

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Ive seen their goods at so many restaurants. Finally got to see their largish facility. Was just in the neighborhood for an event and had some time to kill. Always admire the plateware. Just wish i could afford the collection of stuff i lust after! read more

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What a neat little place!! I follow someone on Instagram who is a fan of Heath so on our last visit, hubby and I decided to pay a visit. Based on the prices I've seen on the website, I already knew what to expect. We hopped on a bus directly after lunch and made our way to what first appeared to be a more working class neighborhood of SF. We walked towards our destination after the bus dropped us off and realized we were kind of in a pretty artsy fartsy neighborhood. After a quick stop in a British gift shop (located in someone's artist studio), we made our way to Heath. The place was bustling when we were there! Bonus points for coffee place attached to their store which was super cute and makes you want to buy everything until you realized just a few pieces would cost the same as your entire SF trip. (Ok, almost.) I walked out with a couple serving bowls and platters. When I told the dude ringing me up I was getting on an airplane in a couple hours, he very kindly made my purchases travel-ready, using as much newspaper and cardboard as humanly possible. We were able to stow them in our carry on's no problemo. I hope to build my collection slowly but surely - I just love their color palettes. The surrounding neighborhood is kind of neato too. And they're just a quick busride away ! read more

I managed to avoid Heath Ceramics on four earlier trips to SF, knowing that I wouldn't be able to resist buying something to add to my growing selection of ceramics at home. Finally on my most recent visit a friend too me for coffee right next door and then it seemed just wrong not to take a peak inside. Big mistake. Of course I fell in love with just about everything and insisted on buying a set of gorgeous blue glazed tea mugs to take home to Australia. I love the quality of the dishes from Heath and admire their dedication to high quality and slick design after so many years of production. Next time I'm in SF can someone accidentally take me for a coffee next door? read more

Heath Ceramics - Beautiful colours to chose from - Home Decor Near Me - San Francisco, California

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From the moment I walked in, this place took my breath away. Near the entrance, there is a L-shape of cushioned seating to hang out and read (then purchase) some of the design or childrens books on display. The walls throughout the "store" are lined with beautiful ceramic pieces for purchase, mainly plates, bowls, and cups. Though on the pricey side, they are top-quality and flawlessly made. The staff members warmly welcome each patron when they walk into Heath Ceramics, educating them about the various pieces and answering their questions about anything related to ceramics. In addition to the displays of ceramic items, there are tile samples available for purchase, as well as classes you can sign up for. This place is just awesome, even if you just want to walk around and browse the beautiful artwork crafted in-house. I would love to see some of them being made! read more

I just wish I could afford it; this stuff is stunningly beautiful. The space is worth a visit not only for the showroom but a glimpse inside to the factory, and an informative and engaging display on the history of Heath. Blue Bottle coffee too. Yay! read more

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If you are in the mood and your bank account will allow you to throw down for some local cool ceramics that will remind you of chez panisse then stop by. The staff is warm but not pushy and tartine manifactuary is adjacent. read more

This is an awesome SF experience and a great spot to pick up a gift or something for yourself! There are tours available where you get to take a peek into the process. Heath really produces amazing work, hence they've been around and highly popular for almost 70yrs! I love their beautiful tiles and newly released wallpaper. There's also a Blue Bottle coffee onsite & Tartine is opening soon, which will be a perfect spot to grab some bites before or after your visit. read more

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Gorgeous ceramics! I came with a friend just to peruse after lunch at Farmhouse Kitchen. Funny thing is, I remember being served a latte in a gorgeous mug at Contraband Coffee months ago, wondering where I could get one like it... the minute I picked up one of the mugs at Heath, I knew I had found it. Be warned, though - it's pricey. read more

Many years ago, I was served tea in a stunningly beautiful ceramic mug at a Chez Panisse dinner. On the outside, it was quite minimalist: just a uniform matte surface with no visible marks, aside from a subtle brand indentation on the bottom. There wasn't even a handle to hold onto. But the feel in your hands was beyond compare. It was like drinking out of ocean-polished stone. After getting home, I immediately hopped on Google to see who produced this incredible item. Heath Ceramics showed up, and soon I found the mug I was just drinking from -- for about $25! Now, I'm normally a very conservative shopper, and spending that kind of money for what was essentially a teacup felt absurd. But I knew this was one of those rare items I would regret not having around, and so I tightened my belt and paid for it. A year later, I bought myself another -- just to try out a lighter color. Then I got a few as gifts. Then an extra for myself. Now my house is teeming with these little works of art... and every time I pick one up, I feel my day getting a little better. Look, this stuff is expensive. But when it comes down to it, I've never once met another mug that felt so incredible to use, including artisanal $80+ stoneware at the local tea shops. And now, almost a decade after my first purchase, I'm happy to find Heath ceramics appearing in some of my favorite coffee shops, including Mazarine, Dandelion, and Contraband. Evidently, the quality speaks for itself! It's rare to find objects that bring you joy every time you handle them, day after day. The folks at Heath are experts at making these kinds of things, and I think you will find that you won't regret your purchase for a second. read more

Heath Ceramics customer service is the best! As a treat to spruce up our quarantine dinners at home, we purchased some dinner napkins with the goal of supporting one of our favorite local brands. Unfortunately someone opened the package and stole the contents by the time we got the package but Heath was so supportive and replaced the order right away with absolutely no fuss. We always love visiting the shop and the news stand in person, and we are so happy to keep purchasing online and adding to our Heath collection during shelter-in-place. read more

Awesome ceramic-ware...in airy beautiful location next door to new Tartine Manufactory. Great gift options or buying placesettings or tile. Definitely not cheap, but it's beautiful craftsmanship. read more

Who can afford this stuff? I know it's handmade but come on meow. Sure, it looks nice and all...

This location for Heath is such a beautiful space! Gorgeous. I'd come here to hang out, even if I didn't need to buy anything. When you first walk in, there is occasionally a florist pop-up that has an awesomely curated selection of flowers. To your left, is Blue Bottle Coffee (amazing). Every drink comes in a Heath mug! Then, to your right is Heath. Heath has a great selection of well, ceramics, cookbooks, and other great housewares. Everything feels so simple yet lush and decadent. If you can't afford the full price version of Heath, their Sausalito store has seconds. Heath makes such beautiful things...things that become keepsakes rather than the typical disposable ware. It's a great place to come for a little gift or a treat for yourself! read more

Let's face it, the ceramics are beautiful, and classic, and can add the critical touch you need for your mid-century modern manse. But if you come in here thinking you'll get some kind of deal over retail, think again, pussycat. Heath makes beautiful, historic, trademark mid-century designs in tile and ceramic tableware along with a roster of other products by like minded designers. But bring your personal banker and perhaps even your own personal Jesus, because you may need the assets of the heavenly kingdom to afford much. I found the same to be true of the "factory store" in Sausalito--it's not an outlet. But then again, are there any outlets anymore? read more

If I had a home, it would be completely decked out in Heath Ceramics, from the dishes in the cupboards to the tile backsplash to the kitchen sink to the cookbooks in the bookshelf! Unfortunately I'm not rich and can barely afford rent in SF, but that's not anyone's fault but my own ;) Browsing the Heath showroom in the Mission is still a fun shopping excursion. How exciting can ceramics be? Actually, pretty cool (for adults only probably). My favorite part of the store is the custom tile section, where you could potentially design your own gorgeous tile design for floors or decor. Come in and see for yourself! read more

Love Heath Ceramics! The first time i noticed them was Chez Panisse in Berkeley and then again at Orchard City Kitchen. They are high quality and feel great in your hands. The outlet is awesome because you pay so much less for dishes with minor flaws. I'll be back!! read more

Advice for wedding registries! I registered for and my family, friends and I purchased thousands of dollars worth of stuff at Heath. The products are great and I like supporting sustainable, local businesses - it's pricey, but worth it. I found the customer service to be a mixed bag. Most people are very nice, especially everyone I interacted with online. They asked for feedback on the registry tool and I saw improvements that seemed to be in response to my feedback, so that is the sign of a great company! On the flip side, we went to the Mission store twice - first because they sent us the wrong stuff from one of our guests order and second to buy the remaining items on my registry. Some of the staff were difficult to communicate with and almost felt a bit hostile toward us, when I think we should be treated like special customers and walk away feeling super excited about our new stuff. I also bought something for a friend from her registry and it was shipped without my name, so she had no clue who it was from. Not cool! Despite these hiccups, I would still recommend a registry with them because the products are so great. You should read this advice though. Some of their policies aren't 100% intuitive, and we almost lost out on $100 savings: 1) I did the traditional registry. If you do this, you have the option to buy anything that was not purchased for you at the end for a 15% discount. 2) We did a "mix and match" custom place setting. The place setting gives you a discounted price over the regular item purchase price. When I registered, you could not move the order of the requested gifts around and the mix and match landed at the bottom (they have since changed this). It is also very hard for people to tell what they are buying because they see a generic black and white picture that is not what your "mix and match" set is. Hence, very few people bought us plate settings and instead bought us the bowls, serving platters, mugs, etc. 3) When we went to fulfill the stuff left on our registry with the 15% discount code, it was mostly the plate settings. We were told the registry discount would not apply to the place setting price because it is already discounted over the price of buying the stuff separately and they never do double discounts. 4) My advice is to put the place settings at the top of the registry to encourage your family and friends to buy the place settings first. If I could do it over again, I probably would have returned everything else for credit to fulfill the place settings until those were closed....that way you can be sure you really get the 15% off at the end when you are buying the leftovers versus just paying the same prices anyone walking off the street can get. I know they have an alternative to the the conventional registry too, so may be worth comparing against that too. More info: my husband emailed the online support and, in the end, they did right by us with this whole discount business. Still easiest to try to get your place settings purchased first, but kudos to the online customer service folks. read more

Very helpful service! I prefer the original/Sausalito location across the bay, though there is something for everyone here. In addition to their basic Ceramics line, they have a good display of ceramic tile, jewelry, and kit Ken supplies. Beautiful, out of the way space. The view into the factory adds a good touch of activity in the air. read more

Ethical. Environmentally conscious. Aesthetic. Ceramics. I want a cupboard stocked with the simple, unifying, and organic ceramic dinner ware produced at Heath ceramics. The shop and ceramic production are collocated in San Francisco's Mission District. The complementary Heath Home collection features other home decor items that will look equally good adorning your living space. The sales staff is friendly, knowledgable, and creative. They speak to you as if you're new friends and educate you on how great a company Heath is. read more

After a long absence from Four Barrel, I noticed they have changed their saucers and accompanying dishes. I was immediately captivated by the new ones, muted and dull in color and matte in texture, as they reminded me of something my friend had conceptualized but could not find in Brooklyn. With the holidays quickly approaching and being in dire need of gift ideas for said friend, I went home and did some digging on the good ol' Internet and found that Heath Ceramics makes a rather similar one. Even better, the Mission locale has a factory right next to the storefront, so you can watch the professionals work their craft. For the record, I was miserable at ceramics when I took it in high school, but my eye for color and design is thankfully much better than my crafting skills, which ultimately lead me to Heath Ceramics. Heath's color palate is right up my alley, so it was love at first sight (on the computer screen). I dragged a buddy here today and also fell in love with the converted warehouse space Heath occupies. Beautiful colors in the most perfect hues embrace you as soon as you walk in. Simple aesthetic and clean lines, everywhere. I admittedly got a little shutter-happy and ended up snapping tons of pictures before remembering the purpose of our visit. This place is a photographer's dream. Anyway, I was able to pick out a cute saucer/plate combo nearly identical to the ones used at Four Barrel. I found out that this location also offers a factory tour, so it looks like I'll have to make a return trip sometime in the very near future. Bonus: There's a Blue Bottle sharing the space, just in case you want caffeine to numb the pain before or after Heath takes a sizable chunk out of your wallet. :) read more

Heath Ceramics - Minimal, minimalistic seating. - Home Decor Near Me - San Francisco, California

I will warn you, it's very easy to fall in love with their collections and if you really want to see all of it, go to their Mission location, not the one in the Ferry Building. Also, they are expensive. It's not budget friendly at all, but it's quality pieces for a lifetime. Their dinnerware items are sturdy and that's an understatement. They're heavy, a tad bulky, but can take an everyday beating. I really, really loved their new line inspired by Chez Panisse. This is not a store that you can walk out of an only expect to pay $200 for a full set of dinnerware, you can easily spend $1800 for a full set for 12 people. Like I said, it's something to build, not spend your entire monthly salary at once on. The other thing I would advise, is register for your wedding items here. Get other people to pay for it! Now, for their tile selection. Their basics start at $18+ tax per square foot. Take that into consideration when you can go to any other shop and grab something for about $9/ sq. ft. - but the quality is amazing. Their pieces are all hand made and if you buy their tiles, go with one of their referrals for installation. You don't want to pay $30/sq. ft. and have a moron install it wrong on your walls. All of their sales people are extremely knowledgeable and always ask questions about any lead time that you need for your tile orders. Now, unless they have sales, they only get 4 stars from me, because it's out of reach for 90% of 20 somethings, unless that is, you're getting married. read more

The staff here is so friendly! I love heath so much. I was loitering just walking around looking at everything. I came twice in a week to purchase all of the weck jars for storage. I plan to come back to buy dishware but for now I love my weck jars. bonus points for having Blue Bottle nextdoor. read more

Beautiful Ceramics but pricey. $30 for a mug ? $60 for a large bowl? You decide if it's worth it. Nice selection of ceramic books as well read more

This place is super adorable, they've got all kinds of dishware, silverware, as well as a broad array of textiles (napkins, dish cloths, runners). Don't know if I'd ever shop here though. The wooden whale in - which at this point I still have no clue what it could possibly used for - is $70. A pepper mill I saw was $155! Anyways, super fun for browsing, especially if you want some of Blue Bottle's single origin coffee next door. Note that I said "browsing." read more

Heath Ceramics - Cute! But not for $70. - Home Decor Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love perusing through their products. Friendly staff.

Cool place to visit! This was a random discovery I made when walking around with my friend who was visiting the area. If you like designs and dishes, this would be a perfect place to just stop by and admire the ceramics. I love their dishes & whatnot for the color combinations. I would buy cups from here, if only they were a tad bit cheaper. Maybe in the future? :) Still, fun to dream. You can also (kind of) sneak a peak to the ceramics facility from the clear, transparent walls. I don't know if they have a tour available, but if there is it would be awesome to visit. Also, note that there's an awesome Blue Bottle Coffee location attached right with this shop. read more

I love the Sausalito location more. But, if you can't get there, then a visit to the Mission area facility is definitely worth it. The large store offers an overwhelming (but wonderful) selection of Heath's classic ceramics for your consideration and purchase, as well as a small number of Alabama Chanin textile pieces (these are superb.) There is a factory attached to the store, so you can get some idea of how the ceramics are created, as well as a bookstore - I long for the books about Heath! A BlueBottle coffee shop is attached, and you can sip away and either ponder purchase not yet made, or items now in your possession! Enjoy! read more

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Visited twice and was always in awe of their talents as craftspeople, and now as shopbuilders! Both times the store wasn't full so hopefully more people will discover them. Tile design has brilliant shapes and patterns that you'll fall in love with. Their locally-focused cookbook selection is well-curated by those in the know about the local food scene. One slight nitpick is the uniformity of their earthenware. But I'm not one to judge, cause it keeps the devotees coming back. Big plus is the cafe serving Blue Bottle coffee and some pastries. Too bad the doorway is so large and always open. On a colder day bring a sweater. read more

If you plan on going to Heath whilst in SF try to sign up for a factory tour before visiting the shop and showroom, it's free and lasts approximatively an hour. It'll give you a bit of a background story to any piece of ceramics you might already own or wanna buy, truly passionating. There's also a Blue Bottle Coffee in the building where you can treat yourself after the visit. Divine. read more

Heath Ceramics - I've counted after the tour, mine are still all there. - Home Decor Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beautiful and good quality but heavy and pricy. It's good product but still thinking it's too over priced..... You can still buy that level of product somewhere else w better price. And So silly that, although i know all that above, i just couldn't resist buying as soon as I enter into the store.... Wishes: I wish they have more colors on each line: I mean some of the colors are only on certain line but I hope that color combination available in other lines too. And I wish they still have previous seasonal products at least a couple of years. And I haven't got any email from them since I register the mailing list. wish I can be updated from them. read more

After perusing the Heath shop many, many times I finally took a (FREE) factory tour. It was amazing. Absolutely inspiring. I love Heath. Not only do they make the best tiles and ceramics, the shop is also filled with other fantastic home goods that'll have you dreaming of remodeling your house within moments of arriving. A great place to window shop and motivate you to reengage with those artistic craft projects you've been putting off. Plus coffee, magazines, a Tartine in the same building and letterpress studio around the corner. Enough for a full afternoon of dreamy interior fantasies and fun. read more