I arrived at 9:45, thinking they would open at 10:00. It turns out they open at 10:30. I waited…read moreon a bench outside. At 10:15, two women arrived and opened the door. I walked over and asked if I could enter. One (blond, 60ish) said, "No, we open at 10:30." Would have been such a problem to let me browse while they got organized?? I left.

If I can give 0 stars I would…read more Let me tell you the reason for a fat 0... I'm an openly gay man visiting Sonoma on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon doing some shopping. I stopped by this dump, Angelique Boutique looking at some women's clothing standing outside on a rack. I was trying on a jacket and knew it was a women's jacket. A lady who works there comes out of the store and asks if I needed something. I said I'm trying on this jacket and it doesn't fit me. She says, of course it doesn't because it's women's. I said since when does it matter if you have money to spend and you like something why can't I look at it and buy it. She snatched the jacket out of my hand and I said I'm in a free country and I'm free to look and buy anything I want. It doesn't matter who you are or what your sexual orientation is, you should be able to look at any damn piece of clothing you want. My husband came over and found out what happened to me. I explained the discrimination I experienced and how rude, racist and judgmental she was. He took a picture of this dump called Angelique. We left furious and beyond hurt. As we were walking around looking at other shops, the lady came out of nowhere and was following us. She approached me wanting to apologize. Her excuse was she didn't know I was gay. She said she was a ballerina. She said she never discriminates anyone , however she already judged me for looking at women's clothing. I feel as if the apology was insincere. She already judged a book by its cover and it was too late to accept her apology. I can't believe in this day and age someone is judged by someone for who they are. The Bay Area is well known for its diversity and different cultures. Actions speak louder than words. She didn't hurt my feelings, she hurt me for being who I am. If you're an openly gay man shopping in downtown Sonoma, stay away from Angelique's Boutique. They will judge you before talking to you.

Really fun clothing, not the usual boring stuff that every store has. They have some good sales too.read more

I love, love, love this place and all of the people who work here! I live in Sacramento and save my…read morepennies to come down here several times a year to search the racks for amazing treasures. The staff here is absolutely worth the return trip. They are ridiculously helpful, always complimentary, and fun to hang out with. The owner definitely has an eye for talent as well as style and design. I come here if I'm looking for a specific event outfit, travel clothes, or just want to feel good about myself. The inventory is quality clothes with varied styles and amazing colors that I just can't find anywhere else. They are a bit pricey, but the quality is there and the pieces are unique and will last. I promise pictures are coming soon for my "bouncy" dress. Please check them out!

Um, cutest store ever?? Perhaps!! We were in Downtown Sonoma for the day just wandering around and…read morefound this beautiful store! All decorated for the holidays and chock full of great clothes and gifts. The lovelies working were so kind and funny and easy to talk to. They have great clothes that are chic and sort of artsy and fabulous. Nice selections of jewelry, candles, slippers, etc. I think this is a great place to find a gift or a unique clothing piece. I'll be back for sure next time we're in Sonoma. Check it out! Five Stars!

This is one of my best friend's favorite stores! She came in last year and bought this amazing…read moresweater, so naturally we had to stop by again since we were in town. I had never been in, so it was new to me. Yes, they don't have men's clothing. Yolie wander off and found herself a new sweater. I just looked at the other things they had, like candles, soaps, and other things. I ended up buying a candle, a "lump of khol" soap, cast of stones for energy and vitality, lemongrass and sage lotion, and this watermelon mint facial refresher, which I'm bummed that I left in the hotel...it really worked! So though it is a boutique for women, there are some things that men will find interesting. The staff was really friendly! This is really a fun place to come in to!

My partner loves this store. So I got her a gift certificate for her birthday. They made getting a…read moregift certificate in the male without calling attention to the store easy. And when my love came home with a spectacular new sweater she was all beaming smiles.

Love the clothes, they are quality and you can find items here that are different in a good way…read more The owners are very nice.

Wonderful locally owned women's clothing store. They always have a nice selection, staff is very…read morehelpful.

This store carries stylish, modern, comfortable clothing. You may find the softest sweater you…read morecould possibly imagine, a super flattering pair of pants, or a top with a crazy print. The owner knows her customer and selects quality. She's also a genius at knowing what will look good on different bodies and can be invaluable in that way.

Another small boutique on the square. Lightly stocked. Mostly clothes. Some accessories…read more Bought a baseball cap with a logo of my hometown.

This is the sort of store where you get a conciliatory "hello" when you walk in but then nobody…read moreelse speaks to you. My guess is that I do not fit their body type or maybe I don't look like I have enough money. Who knows? Been to many little boutiques like this across the country. They have limited clothing items with brands like Paige you can find at Nordstrom and way overpriced jewelry. They give you that smile without their eyes when you leave even though you could have spent money on a daughter but they've made assumptions about you. Ick. No thanks.

After reading through many of the reviews, there were two points that stuck out. Lots of folks…read moreacknowledge the helpfulness of the staff. The negative point, was that the prices are more like consignment pricing than thrift pricing. In other words, why are the prices so high on clothing if it is donated? On my visit they had clothes on racks outside for a dollar on up. The front half of the store is dedicated towards clothing and the rear half of the store is dedicated to everything else. There are three dressing rooms at the halfway point. They have a very large media section where you can pick up vinyl records for just a dollar apiece. Lots of CDs, VHS tapes and books, more than you'll find it any Goodwill. There's lots of collectibles in the form of video games, glassware, jewelry, accessories, and memorabilia. However, I do have to side with those who said the prices are all over the place and many prices are not in line with thrift shop pricing. It is offset by their tag color sale prices which certainly helps. So yes, you can find some deals here, but there are many items that are well above what Goodwill would ask. That's what keeps them from hitting the four star range in my book. Cash and credit, no refunds and no public bathroom. These 10 informative photos should at least get you in the door.

They have a great selection and very well organized, so many items I would have purchased…read moretoo....BUT I would rather pay a third of the price and buy them brand new. Prices are astronomically high for used, donated items. Some of the staff were polite while others acted as if they could not see or hear us. If you are looking to spend way too much money on mediocre stuff this is your place, otherwise maybe shop elsewhere.

In the old Star Trek: Deep Space Nine series, one of the main characters is a shape-shifter named…read moreOdo. Over various episodes he took many unique forms, and you never knew who or what would turn up. And so it is with Artifax, which looks like a completely different shop every time I walk in. The first time Gayle and I visited a few years ago, I was particularly taken with some wood boxes. The next time we came in the boxes were gone, but Gayle snapped up some Vietnamese table art. Last week that stuff was gone and the place seemed to feature more clothing in the back and kind of a Tchotchke density up front. It's all original looking and the store staff have always been helpful and friendly. Nothing piqued our fancy during this visit, but I'm sure that Artifax will shape shift into something else the next time.

My favorite place to shop in Sonoma. Always original, interesting and fun. Very creative…read moremerchandise. Fabulous, helpful, friendly and knowledgable staff. A wide range of choices that are unique, sassy, practical, whimsical and often stunning. Prices come in a wide range as well. Some real finds and bargains, especially at 60% discounts! Other merchandise is somewhat costly, but the quality of fabrics, designs and craftsmanship surely warrant the investments. I'll be going back again and again! Bravo to the ladies who run Artifax!