It was early in the day and I was looking for a shop before a last minute date, hoping to find something unique as the person I was courting. had went to two local shops to find out they were closed. I then found Helen's online and called to check to see if they were open before heading over. I was greeted with Mike's very welcoming voice telling me they were very much open! I headed on over to be met with Mikes kind presence and was led up to the shop. their selection of flowers are so beautiful. The way Mike & Helen carry themselves is outstanding. You can feel it in the room. The energy I felt in their space made me feel like I was at home. Mike attempted to provide me the flowers I had picked out for a cost that was more than affordable. You can feel the love and passion for curation. Which is rare to come by. I could not accept such a price. These are the type of folks and businesses that keep the spirit of the Bay Area and specifically Oakland alive. A reminder of why I moved here. The care that these two offer is art and beauty as much as the offerings of flowers in itself is. When I had walked out the building, a man kept turning his head looking over at the flowers in hand. As I walked past he called out to me " hey!.. congratulations". I'd like to believe that energy they put into their work translates into the world. From the moment I arrived to leaving, It was a very sweet experience for me. I left feeling like I was on a cloud. Thank you so much Mike. - Marcelo read more

New favorite flower shop - so impressed! Mike was super friendly and helpful when I ordered a bouquet in the morning for pick-up that afternoon. The bouquet is absolutely beautiful! I'll be back! read more

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Friendly service No pressure When my arrangement was done, I was pleased with personal touches I will return read more

Needed to send a bouquet of flowers to a friend today. Called and spoke with Mike, who discussed exactly what I wanted and even texted a picture of the bouquet to me before it was delivered to make sure it was what I was looking for. Super impressed with the customer service. Easy transaction and would definitely use them again! read more

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Impressed on how quick they were able to arrange a last minute arrangement without overcharging . Friendly & very helpful!

In a time when the economy doesn't make thoughtful gift-giving as easy as it once was, it's so wonderful to find a business that not only makes a customer feel valued, but that they are giving you their undivided attention. That was my recent experience with Helen's Flower Shop. I called the shop one morning after learning a friend was in the hospital. I spoke with Mike who listened to my interest and needs and immediately assured me that he could provide the flowers I wanted (sunflowers) and a same day delivery. Mike didn't try to squeeze me into a set price box or arrangement type, but listened and suggested what he thought would fit my needs. We agreed upon a mostly sunflower arrangement with a mix of filler colors. And the same day delivery to the Oakland Hospital was no problem at all. Mike also texted confirmation of delivery. My friend was truly uplifted by "the burst of color to the dreary hospital room!" From start to finish, I enjoyed my transaction with Helen's Flower Shop. I will most assuredly be a returning customer! read more

Really happy with the service from Helena Flowers! As a South African looking for a beautiful protea, Mike was able to assist and put together a lovely arrangement that added so much value and made the moment feel special. Thank you - I truly appreciated your help! read more

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I needed a nice floral arrangement for a girl but her favorite flowers are pink tulips. At this point, I didn't realize they were difficult to get in August. Called two other shops in Oakland and they said they couldn't help me. Called Helens Flower Shop and the owner, Mike, said to follow up in 2 days. 2 days later, Mike texted me saying he had some fresh pink tulips for me. Went to the store for pickup myself and had a lovely personable conversation with him and his brother. Mike was great and I could feel how thoughtful he was when creating the arrangement. Customer service exceeded expectations. Very communicative and quick. Also, the flowers were beautiful!! Definitely recommend if you live in Oakland and want to support local businesses. read more

Customer service is the best here , & they'll work with you . I had got some flowers & loved them will be coming back here for all my flower purchases... read more

After emergency surgery at the downtown Oakland regional spinal surgical unit, I came out with a smile on my face for fantastic care, caring nursing staff and wonderful doctors and PA (physician assistances) making sure all went well. I wanted to do an appreciation to the hospital floor staff who took care of me 24/7 for 4 nights from the emergency room to the 8th floor wing for surgical recovery. So I found the nearest flower shop near Oakland Kaiser, talked to the owner and he was so kind as to recommend the flowers, the arrangement and chocolates to deliver. He knew exactly what to arrange and when to deliver the bouquet of rFlowers to the 8th floor back in August 2023. The value was average to high cost for a large bouquet of mixed flowers so that the entire floor and the afternoon shift can appreciate the flowers/chocolates. I would do it again with Helen's flower shop if I happen to go back for additional surgery. Oh yes, after 4 months from the date of the surgery, I can walk 1.5 miles without a cane. read more

I am beyond thrilled at the bouquets & arrangements that I have received from Helen's Flower Shop! My sweetheart likes to get me flowers, and I could tell right away they were using a different florist because the flowers are so remarkable! The designs are creative and exotic looking. The flowers are always very fresh, and last a long time. My sweetheart says that the folx at Helen's Flower Shop are the best to work with. They always have a phone conversation and Helen's exceeds expectations every time! As for me, I have been surprised and delighted when I'm lucky enough to receive anything from Helen's Flower Shop! read more

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It was a last minute call on Friday, and Mike was able to take my order. He is amazing, kind and ace on his customer service. He is friendly as well! His fiancee is very kind and helpful. Total experience is very good and pleased. Will come back for the future events. read more

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Orders flowers to be delivered to a dear friend & didn't receive nothing near what I paid for. What I ordered vs. what I got. My tab wasn't cheap & I do not recommend this business to anyone. read more

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Amazing customer service! Made me feel like family. Beautiful flowers and what felt like a consultation while making the bouquet for me really jus made it feel really personal and authentic. I really appreciate y'all and will fasholy be coming back! read more

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This is my second time using Helen's flower shop and each time they make sure my delivery gets there on time and the flowers are to my liking. They communicate with me each step of the way and make sure to get everything that i need. I ordered a stuffed animal and they said they had no more in stock. They offered to give me bigger flowers or chocolate and could tell i was disappointed. He went out to find the perfect animal in which she loved even more than the original stuffed bear. Everytime i want to make a local delivery i will be going through Helen's. Thank you so much. read more

I was in a time crunch to get flowers for my partner during my lunch break. I found Helen's flower shop a call and Mike was super responsive. Mike didn't have any arranged flowers ready at the moment (mind you this was right when they opened). He offered to deliver the arrangement to me for FREE! I just showed Mike a couple of pics that I'd like and he was able to come up with an amazing arrangement that my partner really loved! Thank you for the amazing service!!! Will definitely be my go to guy for flowers - read more

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Unbelievably amazing customer service and experience ordering from this flower shop!! Thanks to Mike for going above and beyond when I made a blunder in my order. I placed a delivery order and input the wrong address - my friend had moved over the summer and I didn't ask for her address because I had wanted the gift to be a surprise! Mike called me directly after Helen's Flowers driver had gone into the apartment building and learned my friend didn't live there anymore. Then he waited all afternoon for me to hear from my friend and confirm her address. He even joked that I would have to pay them $100 per additional mile of delivery (we all need a bit of extra humor right now)! It was late in the afternoon when I was able to get back to Mike with the correct address. The flowers were delivered to my friend promptly at the correct address. She was thrilled - as am I! These small courtesies and kindnesses mean so much right now and I cannot recommend supporting this business more. These are real people running a local business and treating their customers with respect and kindness! Thanks Mike and thank you to Helen's. I will not hesitate to order from here again - and I will be sure to have the correct addresses when I do! read more

These people are WONDERFUL! Sad occasion. Needed help. Needed it quickly. They understood. They delivered a fantastic arrangement right away. We are so grateful. So was the friend who received the flowers. read more

If you're looking for premium flowers at a great cost, Helen's Flower shop is the place to go! I needed to send flowers to a good friend of mine on her Birthday, and Mike was extremely helpful. After sharing some ideas, Mike put together a beautiful bouquet of flowers that my friend absolutely loved! He sent me a picture of what they looked like to make sure It was what I envisioned, and it was spot on! Mike was very friendly, personable, and professional. He delivered the flowers personally to her and in a timely manner. He made sure to let me know that she got them. Excellent customer service! I'll definitely only be going to them for future occasions. read more

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Found Helen's on Google (great SEO btw) and verified by checking Yelp reviews. Mike quickly answered my call at 1pm on a weekday and confirmed they could accommodate same-day delivery to Kaiser Oakland ICU. I mentioned the blue/white bouquet on the website's Get Well section and requested "masculine" styled flowers for my best friends husband (i.e. not a dozen red roses). I planned to order a bouquet around $60 not including delivery. For $70 total Mike promised an arrangement even more beautiful than the website sample -- a mix of blues/greens/whites that the recipient would love. I dictated a nice note, told him the the hospital room number, and finally gave my credit card info after confirming delivery for the same afternoon. Less than 5 minutes later I called to add another arrangement for delivery. Why not? Mike seemed trustworthy and I figured there's no such thing as too many flowers when it comes to bringing hospital room cheer. Another custom note and another promise of beautiful flowers delivered that day. New total came to $125 -- he gave me a break on 2 bouquets and I saved money on delivery! Later that afternoon my girlfriend texted me: "look at these beautiful flowers. Thank you so much, they have brightened our day more than you could know ." She was so excited she snapped a pic before even taking them out of the box! The arrangements were perfect for the occasion -- a lovely, well-received gift that breathed life into the stale room on the ICU floor. I'm very happy with Helen's Shop and their service. Mike was personable, professional, and made sure the flowers were delivered on time and within my budget. Highly recommend this business for any occasion and I will certainly be using them again! (Edit: added a couple more photos) read more

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Spoiler alert: the owner's name is Mike... not Helen. Maybe no one would buy flowers from "Mike's Flower Shop?" I called Helen's Flower Shop around midday, and got Mike on the line. I'm not super sophisticated when it comes to describing my flower needs, but happily, I was able to give Mike enough material to work with. It was a pleasant, quick back-and-forth, and the result was on point. (Don't bother with their online ordering; the pictures look generic and uninspiring; just call Mike and I suspect you'll like what you end up with.) The price seemed appropriate, and the flowers were delivered later in the day to the surprise and delight of my wife in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Helen's/Mike's will be my new flower go-to! read more

They deliver same day during Covid! I called today and they delivered a beautiful bouquet to my coworker the same day. Mike the florist was so nice he told me to just trust him and he'd make it beautiful and he sure did!! You the man Mike! Would definitely recommend and use again. read more

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Helen's Flower Shop is my go to place for whenever I need the perfect bouquet. Mike has amazing attention to detail and always delivers the best flower arrangements I have ever seen before. The flowers are always fresh and are beautifully crafted to create the perfect arrangement. I highly recommend Helen's Flower Shop to anyone in search of a florist. read more

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I purchased the "Zen Artistry" for my mother's birthday and she loved it. Customer service is great! read more

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Amazing Service, Mike had helped me and made sure I got the best service and walked out feeling like I got the best set of flowers. I would recommend going to them and I will be returning whenever I need some flowers again read more

I love Helen's flowers deliver wear mask during pandemic. Their bouquet flowers beautiful colorful brighten up my day ! Thank you Kevin & Mike your guy are the best! read more

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Mike is incredible! We received exceptional customer service for our need for a standing spray arrangement for a celebration of life. We had a short timeline and budget that was perfectly adhered to. Mike was understanding, patient, communicative, and responded to each of my inquiries. He provided a photo of the beautiful arrangement and receipt to ease my apprehensiveness. I would not hesitate to order again from this great local Oakland family-run business. We sincerely appreciate Mike for his attention and help. read more

Helen's Flower Shop - The beautiful and special standing spray Mike created for a celebration of life. - Florists Near Me - Oakland, California

Mike was great. Delivered a same day order to a friend and called to let me know it had been delivered. The beautiful flowers made her smile and the stuffed animal gave her some comfort. Thank you! read more

Thanks for the Mother's Day flowers! My mother really loved them. It's always a pleasure doing business! read more

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WHAT A SERVICE. I trust it him to take care of my idea of perfect flowers and he delivered it. ITS WAS PERFECT FROM BEGINNING TO END. Thank you so much MIKE u left a mark on my ladies hearth. BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS with A perfect service so GREAT-FULL. Thank you honey.. read more

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My office has been ordering flowers from Helen's for birthdays so I knew I was in good hands. This time around the flowers were for my event and needed a bouquet, a center piece and balloons. I tried to do it online but there were so many options and decided to call. Mike took my call and said let's do it via phone instead which was amazing! I told him my vision for the arrangements and he delivered to restaurant where I was hosting the gathering. They were delivered without a problem and let's just say the Arrangements were beautiful!! Can't wait to work with you again Mike!! read more

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Wow how awesome. 1- Locally owned and operated 2- My call took exactly 5 min 42 seconds to order a bouquet delivered the same day 3- Courteous, Kind, Professional and Helpful was the demeanor of the person who helped me on the phone. Really great experience. Thank you Helen's Flower Shop! read more

If you are looking for flowers in the east bay - look no further! Mike is an absolute legend, so happy to customize an order to size and budget preferences. I feel like mike is a long lost uncle of mine! Will be back!!! read more

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I like to Thank Mike for helping me to make a friend feel special in a time of need as people we have to learn to understand that even if we have misunderstanding that you still can come to an agreement I made a mistake and and I corrected it and Mike was nice enough to understand. That's why he is in the business of helping people he is a great man and still have a great staff to support him and I will continue to support his business he truly do great work! Thanks again! Helen's Flowers!! read more

I wanted something special for a wonderful 97 year old friend. Mike was very friendly and courteous. He said that they would be able to accommodate my request for a tropical arrangement and send me a text photo. I was more than pleased with the gorgeous piece of art that they created. I feel that this tops all previous orders from other florists. I definite would not hesitate to recommend Helens Flowers to friends and family! read more

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My husband ordered flowers for me from Helen's to be delivered to me on Mother's Day. It was my very first Mother's Day celebration. Let me start by saying that the flowers I received were beautiful but look absolutely nothing like the picture that he ordered online. My husband was very dissatisfied with Helen's because he requested for the flowers to be delivered exactly on Mother's Day but instead they delivered it the day before without even telling him first. We didn't feel that it was right for them to do that. I understand that it was Mother's Day and it was a very weekend for deliveries but they should have at least called to ask if it was okay to be delivered a day early instead of just randomly showing up. The flowers were very small and didn't look anything like the picture shown on their website. The vase that the flowers came in were also too big for the flowers. I placed the flowers next to a roll of paper towels to show how small they were. The quality of the flowers were nice though. My husband and I were disappointed about the flowers but the owner was very understanding about the situation and granted him a refund. read more

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Amazing florist. I asked for tulips for a friends mother and they made a wonderful arrangement. Extremely professional and checked in with me multiple times. I would recommend this florist to everyone. Flowers are just a phone call away, no matter where in the world you are. read more

Amazing service! Mike offered excellent customer service. This was my first time using this business but definitely won't be my last! My recipient loved the lovely arrangement. I highly recommend this business. read more

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Another winner from Mike at Helen's Flowers. Mike was kind enough to assemble AND deliver this beautiful bouquet on his day off (I didn't realize they were closed today but he so generously volunteered when I called!). My partner's homecoming/birthday will be so much better thanks to this arrangement. I can't recommend this shop enough. I will be supporting this business again, and suggest you do the same. Thank you Helen's Flowers! read more

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Words cannot describe the customer service I experienced yesterday at Helen's flower shop. They not only set up a beautiful arrangement, but they went out of their way after-hours to make a delivery to someone who started work 7 hours after they closed!!!!!!!!! Most definitely recommend them for all you floral needs!!!! read more

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