*** Only open on Sundays from 12 PM to 5 PM - always check the website to confirm opening hours ***…read more Yup you heard it right - Baum-kuchen is a specialty card and stationery shop that only opens its brick-and-mortar store once a week. As an online store, Baum-kuchen has been in operation for 16 years (since 2010). [Parking]: Easy and free street parking. [Selection]: Baum-kuchen sells stationery items that combine the philosophies of German Bauhaus and Japanese wabi-sabi. Visitors will find fewer cute items as most products focus on aesthetically designed stationery such as stamps, planners, pens, paper pads, pen cases, pouches, tapes, etc. The shop has few postcards and pins, but the selection is limited. There are no greeting cards. [Mailbox]: The shop also sells postage stamps so customers can purchase them on the spot and drop postcards into the mailbox right next to the cashier counter. They will add letters and postcards to their outgoing mail. [Conclusion]: Some of items at Baum-kuchen can technically be found at other stationery stores in Los Angeles, so I don't feel like this is a must-visit shop or you'll miss out. With that being said - if you are a fan of stationery stores like Paper Plant Co., Hightide Store DTLA, or Shorthand, then Baum-kuchen is certainly worth checking out. Plus it is also nice to see some of these online items in person rather than just browsing them on their website.

This is one of the few local stores that carried exactly what I was looking for: Stalogy Monthly…read morePlanner B6. They're only physically open on Sundays but they answered my call on a Wednesday. Super gorgeous and organized inside. There's a lot of wandering space so you can take your time to explore and test products like pens. There's even a large table if you need to sit and relax. If you need help looking for something, don't be shy to ask. The workers are super friendly and knowledgeable. My purchase came with a free set of stickers! Super happy with this place. Will come back to support when I can. :)

Cute selection of stationary, pens and stickers!…read more I love picking up coffee next door and buying my essentials from here. Including any last minute gifts. They will wrap it for you!

Probably one of THE worst customer service experiences I have EVER had at a craft/hobby/paper…read morestore. Staff members were rude and patronizing. Not worth the trip there. Much better choices in the LA area with staff that are actually helpful, friendly, and professional. This was a one-and-done. I was so put off, I left without purchasing anything. I was actually pissed that after being treated so poorly, my friend chose to spend ANY money there. The responses to reviews on here are just as cold and patronizing so obviously it's a systemic problem If yelp allowed me to leave zero stars I would. Same amount of money I ended up spending there.

They do have a great pen, pencil, stationary selection. And their single folded cards are unique…read more I was on the hunt for wedding thank you cards and ended up buying their yellow thank you card set. The problem is that the envelope is transparent and you can read the card through the envelope. Simple trick I was advised from the shop would be to buy a darker envelope or a folded card, but why even sell something that is clearly flawed or just cheap. I wasn't able to return it because I had already written on one card, but I'm not really able to use any of these in a serious manner. The whole point of a handwritten thank you card is that you're going the extra mile of respect, consideration and effort. And the point of an envelope is like any other gift wrapping; it's decorative, it's part of the presentation and at the very least should offer privacy. I found it all a bit bizarre, even surprised at my own passion for high quality envelopes (or rather at the absence of standard quality envelopes). They have such good taste in everything else and I want to support a local business. Main point, I hope they improve the quality of their envelopes so they're not see through.

I love this place. So many different options os cards, notebook, pencils and portraits. It's very…read moreartistic and original most of things. This store has all to do with LA and artistic style. Definitely I would recommend it.

I came here when they first opened back in 2021 and I love the it remains standing and they've…read moreupped their game while keeping things affordable and prices competitive. Come here for super cute unique-like but very good quality clothing and art. Disclaimer: I came here at 11:05 only to be ignored and shut-out while they set the place up. But I came back because I needed a crop top for my new mom friend who mentioned she needed an easier access for breast-feeding and I got her a cool tee (semi-customed shirt) that she loved and I'll be getting a dozen more cause she's obsessed. All wrongs have been right-ed :). Oh and if you need cute clear bags for any sporting events PLEASE get them here :) stay blue (#dodgers), LA!

One of my favorite stores in all of LA! I've visited innumerable times, and every visit is like a…read morebig shot of serotonin. The store has the cutest, most creative gifts. They offer clothing with beautiful graphics, red envelopes, stickers, mugs, prints, postcards, keychains, and so much more. One of my favorite parts of this store is that they frequently change their theme and release related merch. I never know what theme I'll get to explore when I visit. For instance, their theme right now is "mooncake diner," and they have a whole collection of diner graphics! I vividly remember when they launched their space theme and hung up "planet" lanterns with mini astronauts floating around the store ceiling. In the past, I've come for art galleries here. The store not only has their own adorable merch but also supports local artists, which is incredible. If you're looking for the most unique and thoughtful trinkets or gifts, you need to visit Chunky!

DO NOT recommend coming here for art supplies you will not feel welcomed with their rude staff…read more Even though they like to "present" themselves as being all inclusive the employee at the front was anything but that. I bought something and then handed them my resume and in a very condescending and rude way the employee laughed at me for handing them a resume. Will not be coming back for that reason and prices were waaay too expensive. Go elsewhere like Baller Art store in silverlake who has a much better selection and nicer staff. In fact even the place next door Shorthand was much nicer with a better selection.

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Very cool local shop with a unique selection of books and stationery! All of the staff here are…read morefriendly and welcoming. Definitely come check them out if you are ever around the Highland Park neighborhood.

Beautiful place with nice people and nice things. Well curated collection of books, cards, and…read morestationery. I would definitely visit anytime I'm nearby

amazing knowledge and so many beautiful papers! A fantastic place to visit, a wonderland of…read morehandmade paper, metallic envelopes, all the colors and textures you could want.

Always great for paper .. exotic huge selection of papers and supplies.Unique handmade and archival…read morepapers. Wonderful art supplies too!

Great spot for getting wood, special and fruit paper. Cool kites and arts supplies. Small business…read moreowned and nicely woven. A little pricy but the quality is high tier

This specialty paper shop is a find and gift for anyone who does paper art, bookmaking or any art…read moreor craft that uses paper. It's a one-of-a-kind place that is great to shop on line and even better in person.