Eh - its a Michaels. I came here because its close to home, but the products here are WAY overpriced. I bought stuff here as a "holy crap my order from dickblick isnt going to be here on time, so i need something to substitute for it" Definately overpriced for some stuff. But - what can you do when you need something right? read more

Great store and great location! I love that it is close to the freeway and it is easy to get to. This location is also close to home, making it my home base Michael's store. Every time I go here, I am able to find exactly what I'm looking for. Whenever I go in, I see the associates straightening up a display or restocking a shelf. I never see them stand idly around. They are very friendly whenever I am rung up too. I've never had a bad experience here. read more

This store is the absolute best. I will drive 20 minutes out of my way to go here instead of Fremont's location. The store is super clean and everything seems to be where it should be. The staff are really nice and helpful. Just awesome!! read more

I've definitely always been a crafty DIY person. Whenever I have parties or when the holidays start to creep in, I'll end up here at least once a week or every other week. The employees are (usually) super nice and helpful. Michelle is one of the super attentive employees! The store is a lot bigger than the one in Fremont Hub and less cluttered! They have wide ranges of supplies. I also love their $1 section or maybe it's $10 and under (lol) read more

This place is a little depressing, it always seems a little run down. I just feel the store has no flow, there are often empty spaces within aisles and the people that shop their are similar to Walmart crowd (me included!) The employees are usually really nice, and most of the time you find what you are looking for. Another bonus is you can often find on your smartphone or in the mail a %40 off coupon on 1 item! Totally saved me some cash so I was stoked about that. read more

ONE OF MY FAVORITE MICHAEL'S STORES IN THE BAY AREA! No Joke! I'm a supper crafter and have been to almost all Michael's in the East Bay, South Bay and North Bay and hands down this one is a favorite! 1) They stock their items on a regular and if it's not there one week, the next week for sure it will be. 2) Always have a huge selection of Clarence items! 3) You can return seasonal items as long as you have a receipt. Other Michael's won't do this at all anymore. 4)Their staff is way more friendly & helpful than other Michael's I have been to. The younger one's don't seem to care, but I never bother approaching them for a question anyway. I'm familiar who the managers are and just ask them instead. 5) I only took a way a star because, my other favorite Michael's Coleman, stocks the new stuff first and doesn't seem to hit this location till maybe a month later or sometimes not at all. But still, most of my craft budget is spent at this location. I love this place! read more

The staff was somewhat friendly -- some knew what they were doing and some had no idea what you're talking about. What I found odd was there there was only one person working the cashier line. However this one staff member was very courteous! Especially this one guy named Chris! He was super helpful and I was able to get the product I needed! I needed a cork so I could finish a DIY message in a bottle project I was doing --I did not what to buy a packet of corks when I only needed one. Big thanks to Chris! read more

When I walked in I saw an employee right away. I told him what I needed and he said, "here, I'll show you" and walked me right to where I needed. The checkout is similar to fry's where you have one line for all cash registers. It seemed to work well. Casper was polite, asking if I found everything I needed. read more

I called this place for some yarn one time.. they assured me they had it. I walked in and say hey I called about the yarn where will I find it. Just pointed "back corner" I walk back there. Search high and low. The yarn I asked for is not there. I walk back to the front and explain that. He goes nope I looked it's there. It's in the back corner. So I say can you seriously not just walk and show me then since you're so certain. So he does with a little attitude. Oh and the yarn wasn't there. They had sold out days prior. Sooooo why did I call and ask?!! ‍ read more

WOW! This Michael's is so big! They had everything I was looking for and more! (Stella, I never read ur review for here so I was going to tell you this but I guess you went and beat me to it :( haha...) They have a whole aisle dedicated to Martha Stewart Crafts!!!! I came here looking for paper to make my wedding programs and I found the paper that I have been looking for and a lot more... The scrapbooking aisles are amazing! I can't wait to go back! read more

Customer service here is definitely lacking. I came in today to pick up a few things and I walked by/stood in the same aisle as 3 different employees. None of them acknowledged me or asked if I needed help. All I really expect is a dang "Hello" when I am shopping! To the employee stocking glue sticks, I looked at you and smiled and you turned your head away. Is it really that hard to be friendly? I think you need a new job. read more

Went in today for a few items and I asked an employee a question, she had an unpleasant attitude. So, I continued shopping and get in line and a customer os holding up the line, another employee walks over and helps out... I get to the chick and say can i do seperate transactions for a coupon, which would of been 3, total. Oh, thats to many diff. Transactions. I have never had an issue with something like this, this location needs to reevaluate their employees because they are not friendly at all... read more

I generally have a good experience with Michael's, but if it wasn't for the horrible customer service I had the past two days during my checkout I would've given them more stars. This particular young Filipina girl (Nicole) was so rude. Very sarcastic in every word that came outta her mouth and had a horrible immature attitude when I asked her to do me a favor and check other stores for an item. In fact for one of the items with her fake ass customer service voice she was like, "I highly doubt other stores would have this item cause it's in clearance" without checking (hella lazy). Also, very unprofessional to talk bad about customers in front of other customers. Oh Michael's choose wisely when you hire your future employees. read more

Came here with a very specific project in mind. After walking around aimlessly for nearly 30 minutes without seeing a single employee, I finally went to the register employee for advise. The employee was gracious but had little direction for my project or where to find my materials. Left empty handed and with diminished motivation for my project. read more

The most useless staff. I don't know if they're just being lazy or they think customers are stupid. Will never go to this one anymore. I went for copic markers. There are a few more of the cards that says "bring to the cashier" because the items cannot be displayed. Stayed in line, got to the cashier and was told I need to go back to the marker section to get the markers even when the cards specifically say "take this card to the cashier". Went back there and Leslie looked at us and said that the markers that we need (two types) are out of stock...without even checking anything. Why would they leave the cards there if they are out of stock. The cards are supposed to represent what they actually have. She said they were told to just make sure the cards are displayed even if it is out of stock. read more

They had a bazillion different types of ribbons. Which caused me to have a minor melt down. But Shelley S was there to keep me focused on the task at hand. Buying bridal shower pariphanalia. Ultimatley it was kind of frustrating that they didn't have enough of certain things to get quite the look I wanted.....Then I realized that most of the favors will end up under the seat of someone's car, or in the trunk, or the bottom of a purse within an hour of when they leave the shower. So even if the shade is not EXACTLY what I envisoned, it will be ok. Deep breath....wooooo-saaaaa read more

I brought a t-shirt in for custom express framing. It was a keepsake t-shirt my husband had for years and i wanted to have it framed for his birthday. I didn't think of the idea until 3 days before his birthday but Cindy in the custom framing department was such a great help. She was so patient with me as she showed me samples of different frames and as i changed my mind a few times. She had great ideas and suggestions and she made the whole process a really great experience. I was a little nervous how this t-shirt would fit in a frame and how it would end up looking but Cindy really made it happen and it turned out nicer than I could have ever expected! I even got teary eyed when i came to pick it up and she showed me how it turned out. My husband was really touched and he absolutely loved how it came out. He kept saying, this is just how I wanted it to look. Special thanks to Cindy in the Custom Framing department! You helped make this a very memorable birthday for my husband! read more

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We had a horrible experience in the framing department! Vicki could care less that we made a second visit for a custom frame and was not helpful at all! She didn't respect our price range, would not honor previous quotes, wasn't friendly, and was not customer centric whatsoever!!! For being a service store and service department, this was the worst experience at Michael's bar none! I wouldn't recommend their framing department, specifically their non-friendly employee Vicki. No greeting, no smiles, no courtesy, no manners, no service skills and I'm shocked that she is working there in a service friendly department store!! read more

Like shopping at this Michael's despite the fact that employee common courtesy is not a prority. I regretted saying "hello" to the cashier today... she never said a word except "I CAN HELP THE NEXT CUSTOMER!" No hello. No goodbye. . . nice. read more

I love the coupons in the mail, but I wouldn't come if I didn't have em. I did their Wilton cake decorating class, and the woman was very nice, but we didn't really have enough time to practice with the teacher and the "icing" recipe we had to use for every class is pretty much 75% shortening. Plus it's very expensive, (buying all the ingredients and the decorating tools you need) so I wouldn't recommend taking the class. Overall, the store is...A-OK. It's clean, and they recently re-organized the checkout line so it makes more sense to not-so-smart customers, and looks better. read more

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Manager Ben on duty has been rude to me 2 times. First time I kindly asked him where the thumb tacks were. His response was short and with attitude and said........" The reason you cannot find them is because we don't carry them with." With as much sass and attitude ever. I said nothing because maybe he was just having a bad day. Second time I went to the store I asked him if I could use the restroom. He said that they were closed. 2 hrs before???? Your store closes at 10:00 pm per the holiday schedule, and according to Ally's Law anyone with a medical condition cannot be denied access. I have Chron's disease. So needless to say not only did I leave my shopping cart full of merchandise to run to the store next door, I never was able to make my purchase. 2 bad experiences with this guy. Not worth coming to this location to get this kind of attitude and service. Hobby Lobby here I come. read more

Love doing crafts when I have spare time. This store is great. Has ribbon, baskets, frames, scapbooking needs, beads, paints, vases, fake flowers, books, classes. While here picking up some stuff to decorate tables for a few banquets, I remembered that I used to make ornaments for Christmas. I'm on a tight budget now so it looks like I'll have to do some creative projects to save money. The cashier was very friendly. Parking is never a problem. read more

Michael's is a great store to buy the basic art and scrapbooking supplies, but it doesn't always have the latest trends. Still, I love going to this store because it has so much selection!! From Xmas decorations to organizers, it offers competetive prices. Beware during their holiday sales though..they mail out 50% coupons that everyone and their mama seem to receive and come to use. Last year, I spent 30 minutes in line to buy giftwrapping paper!! read more

If you're a crafty and artsy person, this is your second place away from home. I love finding supplies to create a costume, but the retailers are not really helpful with helping me find what I need. I asked two representatives for thin elastic and they had sent me to two wrong aisles. Wouldn't you find it annoying. Then this young lady that probably just started told me they sold fabric about 15 minutes later I discovered they didn't after walking all over the store. I was happy in the end because they gave a discount coupon for apologizing...but I should of just went to the gym if they were just going to give me the runaround. read more

5 stars for their Clearance section! Store seems to be more cleaned up and organized these past couple of months. And there seems to be more employees around, unless they stopped hiding somewhere. Whenever I see an employee they'll ask if I need help. Good job, Michaels! But, Lines TAKE FOREVER!! They usually only have 1 cashier and yeah, I know their lines are usually empty but once one person wants to check out... 4 others do too. And with coupons, returns and exchanges all in the same line. the wait can take a few minutes too long. Otherwise, its all good!!! Btw... i think Michaels needs to have more discounts on their Cricut products! Haha. Pretty please? read more

I hate going here because I wanna purchase so many things. For decorations, making jewelry and they have some great deals once and awhile for garden products. Its my go to for getting my artsy self to get motivated to make things. Customer service is always great. read more

I love Michael's sales...and if you want to purchase something not on sale they always have a coupon available. It is so worth it to get the App...suggest you download it. But what I love most about Michael's? They let me bring my dog inside. I sit her in her bag and push her around the store in the cart, she loves the attention she gets from the employees and loves every bit of it. read more

Neat and organized. The staff is usually helpful. Checking out is either super quick or the complete opposite. I typically find all the items I need for party planning, scrapbooking or craft making. A bit pricey but coupons coupons coupons. read more

Got so many new craft supplies from michaels today! I love that they have a large selection of arts and crafts supplies for average prices. They may not be as cheap as your local discount store but they do sell almost everything. I came here to grab some jewelry making supplies and came home with so much stuff. The staff here is very friendly and apologizes for the wait! Something you rarely see employees do anymore. Will be coming back again soon!! read more

Came to Michaels to get an idea of some wedding DIY things they have there. I was really wanting to check out their invitations and a wedding planning book or two. I wasn't overly impressed but since there isn't many book stores around anymore I can't really complain. They had several kits and things that gave me TONS of ideas but there wasn't anyone around to answer any questions. That was probably the biggest bummer, not to mention a lot of stock seemed to be missing (maybe they sold it all and I went to a bad day?). On the other hand they have millions of things in this store, I mean a person could get lost and that is pretty awesome on its own. read more

i love this place, if i ever need anything with art, i come here and always find it. Service is great, they have a really cool drawing supplies section . read more

This is a great location and almost always find what I need here. The staff are always available to help find items at another store if you need more than what they have in stock. The weekly coupons keep me coming here. read more

I always have a coupon, that's how I justify their prices to be honest. And they always seem to be out of stock for whatever color of Bernat Blanket Yarn that I need. It kinda sucks, but I deal with it because I hate driving far to other craft stores when this one is 10mins from my house. read more

I needed a quick birthday present for a little girl in my daughters class and Karen was very helpful. She knew exactly the right thing for me to get and the bracelet kit was a hit! Thanks for the recommendation. Always very nice when I come in on my lunch (can't ever just browse, always leave with something). read more

i went there and let me tell you about the store manager. im pretty sure her name is jessica. she is rude, unprofessional, disrespectful to her employees in front of customers and is an absolute hot mess. i had an issue with a product and when i asked for the manager she couldn't come i assume because she was too busy yelling at her workers because an employee came out from the back of the store crying. then she came out finally and started bad mouthing the other workers on the floor about why they didn't just "deal" with me and had to interrupt what she was doing. you mean to tell me that customers are not first jessica and that making your team members cry is more important than customer service?? you go, jessica!! go way the hell over there and quit being a stupid a** b****. i really wanted to stand up for her poor crew but jessica seemed like the type that i would end up having a physical altercation with because she is a dumb a** and wouldn't know she was about to get beat up. i would have ended up in jail so i shut up and am here writing this review instead. beware of jessica read more

I had the most horrible shopping experience at this store. I had to get a few more items since they were on sale at 50% off. I had to wait in line for 15 to 20 minutes just to pay for my purchases. After paying for them, I noticed that none of the items I paid for were 50% off. I went back to the cashier, told her about my problem and she told me to get in line again. What kind of customer service was that? I asked for the manager, and here comes Erica, yeah that famous person here at Yelp! Another person complained about her. She didnt listen to me and she asked me to show her where I got the beads. After showing her, she told me to follow her to the cashier. It took her 30 minutes to figure how to correct the discount. She was wondering how come it was ringing 30-40% off instead of 50% as advertised. Imagine, the manager is wondering? She doesn't know? The sale ends today, now I wonder how many people got defrauded by this store! What kind of manager is she? Michaels should fire her pronto! She's not a good manager. She doesnt even have good customer service skills, she was rude, not apologetic to the store's error. What's more, after she corrected my purchases, she overcharged me again! So I had to wait another 15-20 minutes. This store should close. I'm reporting it to the Better Business Bureau for false advertisement. They're clearly committing fraud and who knows for how long. As long as that Erica stays a manager, that store will go down with her. She's bad news! I finally got out after 2 wasted hours with a big headache and high blood pressure after the treatment I got from them. I will not step inside that horrible store again. No credibility...no good customer service and very rude! I cannot even give them half a star! read more

I have no complaints about this store besides that when I need help finding something, I can never find a person that works there to help me. I think they may need more people working there. read more

I love this place! Everytime i Wall in i feel like a kid in a candy store. They have everything I need everytime and the few times that they didn't they made sure they located it for me. I even took some cake decorating classes here and they help me develope my craft further. I really enjoyed the classes and I enjoy creating wonderful cakes with the beautiful things I learned to do. read more

It's a GREAT place to get anything and everything you need for projects, but if you're lost and you don't know where something is, don't expect to find someone really fast. It's hard to find workers helping customers find things. read more

Went to the framing dept to get a piece of artwork framed. I told her I wanted something reasonable and not too expensive. Mary showed me different frames and mat combinations. She explained the differences between the frames on the shelves and what she was offering. I ended up buying the custom frame as this artwork had been in my family for years. She was polite and easy to work with. She has an artistic eye. read more