the team was great! we are on an adventure in the Castro and they were incredibly helpful in our treasure-hunt

Really cute store and tons of local offerings ranging from cards or posters, games, books, candles, accessories and jewelry, clothing and more! I liked perusing the cards and posters that represented art in every SF neighborhood. I purchased one as a gift I also appreciated the cute hair accessories and clips -- they carry Jenny Lemons who makes fruit or veg shape hair clips read more

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Really fun and well-curated inventory of tshirts/hoodies, gifts, candles, jewelry, etc. A nice place to pop in for locals, and definitely someplace I swing by when I have visitors in town. read more

Hidden gem for cute odds and ends for birthdays and holiday gifts. The owners who curated this place did a great job! Quiiiiete a few chuckles while perusing around. Ended picking up the tote bag and mug! Service was so sweet - owners gave us some Halloween candy while we stopped by and everything was packaged with care. Items might be a bit on the pricier side but still within reason for the area and the niche of store! read more

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Great store! If you're traveling to SF this is a nice place to get those souvenirs, they're better quality and quirkier. It's so much fun to be in here, lots of smiles and laughs! Thank you Local Take! read more

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Love this place. Fun graphic tshirts and arty type gifts. Whenever I'm in the area I stop by and leave with a few purchases

This was such a cute shop! As soon as you walk in you feel welcome to explore. They have art, clothing, keepsakes and more. We spent a good 15-20 minutes browsing through the shop and trying not to take everything home with us. The store is very open and well organized so you don't feel overwhelmed looking through everything and there is a good mix of funny, nostalgic, local and cute items that make it easy to find something for anyone you're shopping for including yourself. There was a nice person behind the check out who checked in with us, but gave us the space to look through everything at our own pace. I'll definitely pop in whenever I'm in the area to find some gems. read more

My wife and I love this place! They have found the coolest SF stuff and awesome vibe.

This is one of my favorite gift shops in the Bay Area. They have a broad, fun, and eclectic selection of everything San Francisco. Great location right in the Castro, very friendly staff. read more

I saw the Frida Kahlo socks online and made the trek to the store. I discovered other treasures when I got there. I like that they support local artists. read more

Local Take - Frida Kahlo socks with butt cosmetic bag and matching butt gift bag - Gift Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

The was a super modern, super sweet place to buy SF greeting cards, jewelry, soap, puzzles aka gifts. It was clean, organized and had mainstream t-shirts and hats that people would actually wear. The friendly employee told us 120 artists were represented but it wasn't cluttery, it was well merchandised. read more

Representiń SF well with cute hoodies, hats, sweatshirts, T-shirt's- not just clothes but unique items that you can't find just anywhere. I got a Muni ticket hoodie for my BF, a rainbow sweatshirt for me, and a Castro magnet today. Scott was very friendly and welcoming to everyone who came in. SF is changing and needs all the help, representation, and love it can get these days. I'm proud to wear these goods collected by small local business owner Jenn. I will recommend Local Take to all my Friends and Family for great SF gifts! read more

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Cute shop but i have another style. I think my friends will be happy to get some presents from Local Take

Every time I come here I find something so wonderfully unique and so deeply San Francisco. The range of products and prices means there is something for everyone. And such friendly service. A great shop! Enjoy! read more

They opened for in-store shopping this week! Glad that this business is Re-opening during COVID-19. Awesome, friendly staff! JoJo (spelling) greeted my wife and I (and our dog) very warmly and gave hand sanitizer to the families They have an awesome selection of unique SF tshirt designs (bridges, Coit tower, Chinese takeout box, MUNI) Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Local Take - Open for in-store shopping Greeted with a smile and free hand sanitizer. JoJo was great and friendly! - Gift Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Highly recommend this place to window shop or to buy gifts! They have many cool stuff that you don't find in other shops and the staff is super friendly! I visited here today and Skot welcomed me with a very friendly vibe, offering us hand sanitizer and answering all my questions! I bought this earrings, which I never seen in other souvenir shops and can't wait to wear them :) read more

Local Take - earrings - Gift Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a fantastic place to window shop or buy gifts! They have a lot of unique items that you won't find in other stores, and the staff is extremely friendly! I initially came here a last week, and I was very impressed. If you enjoy gift and window shopping, I highly recommend stopping by. read more

Local Take - Gift Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is truly the best boutique/gift shop. I send so many people here! It's the perfect place to find a unique souvenir, get a special gift or treat yourself to a little something. The new location is fantastic. Beautifully curated, friendly staff, organized, wide range of prices. Not to mention the store is run by a true class act! Jenn is the best. read more

Great selection of unique gifts and art. Friendly staff. Warm, inviting atmosphere. Great ambiance and I love the music they play.

This intimate little gift shop strikes me as a bit lost on 17th Street in the Castro as it felt more like a Marina shop or at least something you'd find in the Ferry Building. The only reason I became aware of it is that it's right in front of you as you spill out of an F-Line streetcar. It took me quite a while to enter the shop because for the longest time, I presumed it was a typical Castro gift shop with sex toys and penile-shaped popsicle makers. No, it's a tasteful emporium of higher-end souvenirs of the city and the state. Merchandise ranges from hand-crafted jewelry to clothing (not just T-shirts - http://bit.ly/2rqUA8d) to artwork. I just bought a nice $48 print of the vintage streetcars to keep a bit of San Francisco in my home no matter where I am (photo: http://bit.ly/2DqSM0n). read more

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Great place to buy gifts from local artists. Lots of options with a good range of price levels.

Wonderful store. One of the rare places that myself, my spouse and kiddo all found something to wear. Great gifts for every member of the family. Thank you! read more

I shopped on Haight, in Bernal Heights, Noe Valley, and on Valencia and this shop was by far the best. So glad I walked by it!

I feel like such a dummy for not yet reviewing the place where I've purchased nearly every Christmas gift since they opened in 2013. As you can probably tell from their super transparent name, they sell locally made goods: Everything from knit wear and jewelry to onesies and candles. Their staff is always the nicest and super helpful when you need to find that perfect gift or card (they have GREAT cards). Here's a smattering of delightful things I've purchased from local take (and/or items for which I dropped not-so-subtle hints to my husband in an unrelenting manner until they were mine): -tea towels with Sutro and the GGB screenprinted on -A piece of driftwood from OB etched w/SF skyline that I turned into a killer sunglass rack -Mr and Mrs Pacman art (made with nails and thread) -cutest gray beanie ever -far too many scarfs to even mention...one per xmas since 2013 -a pair of oakland crane earrings for my bff with a crane tattoo -Jake's Castro Kitchen Jam -candles where a percentage of purchase goes toward classroom supplies for local schools -so many earrings (moon and stars being my favorites) -pins made from recycled books where a percentage of the purchase goes toward literacy programs -all of the onesies for all of the other people's babies Be sure and get on their mailing list. They have a great Christmas party complete with schwag, a discount on purchases, and spiked cider. read more

We came to San Francisco for the first time today and wanted souvenirs, of course. I personally wanted something that was both representative of San Francisco and at least mildly gay, so we wandered the Castro district in search of just that. We finally found Local Take and I'm so glad we did. Not only did we all find something we loved, but Scott was so friendly and helpful, both with our shopping experience and with recommending things to see and do during our short stay. There were some true hidden gems we would've missed had it not been for him. He was an absolute pleasure to meet and if we find ourselves back in San Fran, which I sincerely hope we do, we will certainly be back to Local Take. -Raven read more

One of my newest neighbors in the Castro, Local Take is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. It boasts a great selection of jewelry, artwork, clothing, and home accessories. Lots of handmade and locally sourced products that don't break the bank. The best part about this place (besides the always friendly and helpful customer service) is their array of artwork and prints. If you are looking for something unique for your walls, this is the place to go. The product selection is not only great to look at, but has a great sense of humor that will leave you with a smile. Warning: it's hard to stop in here without buying something! read more

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Came in a few weeks ago for the first time and I was impressed. I highly recommend stopping by if your into gift and window shopping

While waiting on my car to get smoged, the Mr & I decided to walk around a bit & avoid the methheads loitering at the Chevron. Local Take is a super fun store with all things SF! Fun designs on T-shirt's with a good variety of cityscapes, from which to choose. They also had pillows, picture frames, tote bags, jewelry & just about everything else you can think of that can have a SF logo or landmark on it. It was awesome! We found the funniest shirt for my sis depicting a cat lady & the Mr got 2 really cool SF shirts Great option for gifts, souvenirs or even if you're locals like us, there were things we couldn't leave without......right off the F-Car origination point in the Castro read more

This little shop has really cute SF souvenirs! My husband and I always stop by here when we need to give gifts to out-of-towners. (And often we end up buying things for ourselves too!) They don't have your typical souvenirs like the kind you might get from Chinatown. Everything is unique and high quality. They range from clothes (baby and adult size) to candles to bags to cushions and other knick knacks. We are always happy with our purchases, even though they are not cheap. So, if you're in need of nice gifts for friends or family (or just yourself!) come here! You might find some treasures :) read more

Bought some dish towels in this charming little shop. Now I have converted them into throw pillows. They remind me of my trip to San Francisco. Jag snubblade över affären av en ren slump när jag surfade runt på Yelp. Ett besök i affären var en trevlig överraskning. Den är inte stor men dom har väldigt många bra souvenir som visar staden från en invånares perspektiv. Skippa turistbutikerna när du ska köpa souvenir och bege dig hit istället. Personalen är trevlig och hjälpsam. Köpte några diskhanddukar i denna charmiga lilla affär. Nu har jag omvandlat dom till prydnadskuddar. Dom påminner mig om min resa till San Francisco. read more

Local Take - Bought some dish towels in this charming little shop. Now I have converted them into throw pillows. They remind me of my trip. - Gift Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been wanting to check Local Take out when I first saw it a few months back. I finally had the chance to during one of the federal holidays that just passed. It's a cute store with lots of great local products. The two women who worked there were really nice. They had a meeting with a local vendor, so I didn't want to interrupt when I had a question. One of them came up to me to ask how I was doing. I asked if they had a medium of a shirt I wanted in the back, and she got it right away. She could've said she would be right with me after the meeting, or she could've ignored me. But she took care of me right away and I appreciate that. If you're in the Castro as either a tourist or a local, you should visit this place for unique merchandise. read more

Local Take carries the best gifts. All local artists. The owner Jenn goes out of her way to take care of her customers and support local artists. Support local!! read more

I love this store and usually the people in the store. This was not the case tonight when I walked into the new location at Westfield Mall. The woman with the short cropped hair never got off the phone while we were there or even acknowledged our presence. We got to hear all about the guy from New York while she gossiped. When we left we rolled our eyes at the horrible impression she made and she commented with a snide remark to us. I've never seen anyone at this store so rude and unprofessional. I realize it was slow and she was engaged in a conversation on her phone but learn to prioritize your customers! read more

Perfect place for supporting local artists. You're bound to find something perfect from their wide selection of unique, eclectic, creative gifts. The store associate was lovely to work with as well! read more

If you're looking to support local businesses and artists while we shelter-in-place, I strongly recommend Local Take in the Castro for curbside shopping. I was looking for greeting cards, and Grace was kind enough to bring ALL of them to the front of the store and organize them by artist, answering any questions I had. Sending a big thank-you to Grace and Local Take for making shopping easy and accessible while we shelter in place, and I'll definitely be coming back to continue supporting this business and our local artists. read more

Now that I'm home all day everyday, my apartment is in desperate need or new decor! Looking to shop locally and was very happy to find the collection of prints here! Ordered a print and sticker and received them (locally) within two days! Will definitely come back for more. read more

Another local artsy store without the hipster pretentiousness. The staff here is SO friendly! And you can even bring your dog inside the store! I guess we were lucky because when we stumbled upon it, the store just so happened to be hosting a "Valentine's Day Shopping Party' aka an excuse to drink some booze (beer & wine) and eat some goodies.. for free! They have a great selection of local goods, from home decor to SF-pride punny shirts to jewelry to soaps. It took a massive amount of self-control to not want to buy everything in sight. My favorite was the laser-cut artwork! Perfect place to pick up a gift! read more

I walked into this shop back in Dec 2013 just to browse and left with three items. I walked out remarking to them "I know I love a place when I see twenty things I want in just 15 minutes. I'm be back." Today I stopped in quickly as I was on errands and only had a few minutes. Left with three items and regretted I didn't have time to look more. This is such a fantastic store. I'm putting their business card on my desk to remind me to go there repeatedly for gifts for my friends ... and for myself. read more

The shop is perfect to find beautiful presents from San Francisco and the Bay and at a nice price. More than recommended! read more

I checked in to get a coffee mug for free with purchase. I got some magnets with SF animated images. I like the art they offer and their merchandise. It's unique and tasteful. It's a fun store to check out and browse. read more