Kind of reminds me of the ole Woolworths, but not as diverse…read more More crafts & household odds and ends, than Hobby stuff, but it still useful for some items, like doormats. For some odd reason, they typically have many types of doormats and various other "thing-a-ma-gigs", like analog wall clocks. It is best to go when they have a 50% off sale, and then you can save. They do serve a diverse crowd, and one can see Cal Poly students of all types, including international students. The younger crowd goes mostly for dorm furnishings, while the older locals go for fabric, plastic flowers, and crafts. The service here is really nice at checkouts, but you can feel kind of neglected in store...but not as forgotten as in many Big Box or discount stores. As far as where one wants to shop, it is not like Amazon has moral superiority, over here. At the very least, HL does let you touch the items that one contemplate getting. This is more important when one wants to hang a clock in ones living area for example. Many clocks and other items have deceptively rendered near-fake pictures on Amazon for many items, not to mention fake reviews. It is kind of fun to stop in here for targeted missions that could also include World Market, Nordstroms, and off course Sprouts. If one is on a discount mission, then the nearby Ross's, Five Below, and a short drive to the nearby TJX, Home Goods, Dollar Tree, & Grocery Outlet can take up a whole weekend of time.

What a fantastic store. They had a great sale on beads, and my daughter got so many awesome ones…read morehere for half price! She was very excited about that, and we got to spend some much needed father/daughter time together. Very polite and helpful staff. I will be back! Thanks hobby lobby! A++

A lot of the reviews on here say that Mr. Zacster is either nice or rude. Well, he was completely…read moremedium when we went in. Love the boat.

Save yourself the time and shop online. They have a decent selection of RC stuff and other fun…read morehobby things but they do not make you feel welcome. The kid working the register and the owner seemed annoyed my family and I were looking around. When I asked a question the kid just looked at the owner then he handed me the part I was talking about without saying a word. Not a huge deal but it definitely set the tone. I the. asked another simple question minutes later and was met with a snarky reply that again seemed annoyed I was even asking it. They also had "Sale" signs on items that were still selling at their normal price. Seems a little shady to me. That should've been my first sign of the type of store I was walking into. I guess I had high hopes for a RC hobby store since it a fun hobby and talking with other RCers is usually fun.

the CUTESTTT store suuuper sweet workers, amazing jellycat…read moreselection, absolutely loved

I have been going to Whiz Kids since I moved up here 24 years ago. It all started with grandkids…read morewho are now in their mid to late 20's. Now I buy for the younger grandkids and nieces. The staff over the years has been so friendly and helpful. The have ample staff to help you with whatever you need. They have lots of dolls, stuff animals, legos, books and I could go on. They also have educational toys/books.I always pick a couple of girl/boy tags off the Christmas tree. Then I ask what is popular for a child of that age. I'm best with younger kids but also pick an older one. They have a sale once a year prior to Christmas so get on their mailing list. I also love the fact that they gift wrap. All the kids know where the gift has come from over the years.

I love these people. They exceeded my expectations on a very large piece. I took in a very delicate…read moregyotaku print of an octopus caught by my son Capt Dustan Dickerson, Raven Bay f/v Dutch Harbor, AK and artist Dwight Hwang. Erica helped me select the mat and frame. Not only that but I relied on her experienced eye to position it properly. I so appreciated her input. The bonus was that the work was ready to be picked up sooner than promised.

Top quality work. Getting art framed here will inspire you to buy more art for your home. Getting…read moreone piece framed here will spiral you into getting all of the rest your art framed here.

This is possibly the best baby store I've ever seen! We stopped in on our recent vacation, and I…read morewanted to buy one of everything. If you're looking for a quality baby gift, or you just love getting nice things for your own kids, this is the place!! They have high-end brands, organic items, eco-friendly items, and truly just the cutest clothes and toys. I was so excited to walk in and see my favorite bamboo brand (Brave Little Ones), and I had such a nice conversation with the girl behind the counter. I'll definitely be back on our next trip!

The women that run this place were super helpful and knowledgeable about all things babies…read more Definitely recommend this place for your baby needs

Huge shoutout to Hobby Headquarters in Atascadero! I was hunting for Pinewood Derby weights and the…read moreteam was incredibly helpful over the phone. They gave me a real-time inventory check and saved me from a redundant trip over the Cuesta Grade--which, as any local knows, is a massive win! It is rare to find a shop that still offers this kind of genuine, personalized service. Instead of a vague 'we might have it,' they actually verified their stock so I knew exactly what to expect. Whether you're aiming for the winner's circle in the Derby or just looking for your next project, these folks are the gold standard. They've earned a loyal customer here--make them your first stop for all things hobby!

I bought a new $200 r/c rock crawler. out of the box on my first test run I noticed something wrong…read morewith the took it back to headquarters expecting a warranty service or something for a brand new machine that had a defective steering servo. That did not happe. customer service was horrible plain and simple. No offer to fix no offer to replace only Pay them to fix it or buy the parts and fix it myself. such a bummer it is a cool store.

l LOVE this gem of a store. I have brought in a few items for framing & repairs over the yrs and…read morethe prices are reasonable & service from John is excellent & friendly. Even with the reduced hrs of late, I always seek this shop out for their amazingly creative, unique & gloriously quirky cards & gifts. If you need framing done or if you want to pick up a truly novel card or gift, you have to check this shop out.

I brought in some items from my childhood and had John create 3 large shadowbox pictures for me…read more They came out beautifully! I am so pleased with the work done and the attention to detail! After my move I had some broken glass, he repaired those and rebacked quite a number of art pieces for me too. He also has the most unique gifts! I bought a beautiful beaded necklace and some other items as well! Definitely worth a visit!

Good quality work, reasonably priced, and the owner has good framing suggestions. What more do you…read morewant from a frame store?

Framed - And We Liked It…read more.. When my wife and I moved from San Jose to Nipomo in April of 2018, we brought lots of pictures from our old home. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), the new place had more windows and fewer places to hang pictures so quite a few missed the cut and stood in a corner of our garage. During the past 3 years, some got banged around and their glass became cracked. After deciding what to save, we decided to visit Starving Artists Picture Framing because of the great reviews on Yelp. We were not disappointed. A nice woman greeted us (probably Beverly...according to most reviewers), examined each of the 4 pieces and asked some appropriate questions. After settling on what needed to be done - new glass for each and framing for one - she gave us an estimate of $400 with the work to be completed in 2 weeks. That total was about half the cost given to us by Michael's in Santa Maria shortly before the start of the coronavirus pandemic. So, based on the estimate, time required and friendliness of this woman, we went ahead. Everything was ready as promised and looked as good as new. The previous reviews were right. A couple of things to note. The shop itself, at the corner of Grand and Halcyon in Arroyo Grande, has a small showroom in the front and workspace in the back. From the choices of art displayed on the walls, the owner (Beverly?) has a quirky sense of humor. And, since it's right along a busy part of Grand Avenue, the best place to park is around the side in a small lot. We'll certainly return to this shop if other picture framing needs arise.