If you're a homeware junkie like me, this is your haven!…read more Tucked away in SF's Japantown, SF76 is a beautifully curated store featuring all things homeware, kitchenware, and cutie knickknacks. Walking in, it reminded me of an elevated Muji, but with more intentionally sourced goodies from local artists and makers. I could truly spend hours here- the selection is amazing! I ended up with a handful of adorable chopstick rests to take home.

Selection: Nice unique mix of goods. Service: Above and…read morebeyond! I bought some pencils that look like Twizzler sticks and said they were gifts. The clerk made a custom long slim gift wrap for them with loop bow and store logo sticker! So pretty & perfect!!

What a great place to buy gifts for the cook in your life. Stylish, unique and practical items…read more We had a great time browsing here. Found several fun gift options. They have a small fry pan wi the a removable handle so it can also be used as your dinner plate.

Unsung gem of a Japanese household goods store tucked in a corner of Japantown. Calling it a…read morehigh-end Daiso is doing it a disservice, but if one took the kitchen/household section of Daiso and replaced all the items with crafted wares, and things that are not disposable this is the feel of Sanko. Cutting to the chase, I'm here for the Hasami Ceramics. While one could order these online, Sanko carries the entire line. One could touch/feel and purchase these on the spot.

There is no place like this place. It's such a beautiful store, filled with all sorts of absolutely…read moreexquisite things, nothing like typical Mexican import places. You feel like you're in a museum surrounded by artifacts, except the prices are so reasonable. Talavera Ceramics brings the real Mexico to us. And there's no one like Lilia, the amazingly knowledgeable gal who has run the place for 20 years. She and the store are truly Bay Area treasures!

We are so happy to have our wood burning oven finally completed. The tiles we chose were special…read moreorder, but work the wait. This oven has been used for years and we finally got our tiles done, long over due. There were so many options, it was hard to choose.

We love their work! We have their plates and bowls of all…read moresizes. My two favorite finishes are eel skin and moonshadow.

MMClay is an experience of beauty, creativity and joy! To go to the studio and hangout with the…read moreartist and meet the staff is a joy. To watch the creativity in the work is an experience. To serve my guests dinner or appetizers on these beautiful hand glazed and designed dishes is beautiful! Thank you MaryMar for making dinner feel magical again!

Don't shop here. I want to start out by saying that I was actually really looking forward to coming…read moreto this store. I had walked by a few times and spotted through the window some watercolor workbooks and I really wanted to buy them, but each time it was closed. On my forth time trying I finally saw the store open and I excitedly went in to look at the watercolor books. As soon as I walked in to inspect the books by the door, I felt bad vibes. I got the sense that everyone who worked there was staring at me like they expected me to run out with the books I was holding. A few moments later, I felt a presence behind me. It was one of the workers, a middle-aged woman that physically stood between me and the door and was hovering around without saying a word. I ignored them as I continued flipping through the books trying to narrow down my choices. The entire time this person stood right behind me, and only after several minutes did they ask if I needed help in a sarcastic tone, which felt to me as if they did not expect me to be seriously considering purchasing their items. I said no thank you. They continued to stand there and pretend to straighten the front area for over 5 minutes while I considered my choices. I finally picked out what I wanted and I got a good look at the rest of the store. I noticed a man with the glasses at the register eyeing me and a younger woman pretending to not be staring at me, in addition to the lady still standing by the door. Also in the store was a group of tourists speaking French, and another at the register, and yet none of the workers were even paying them any attention: their entire focus was on me. I have never felt so clearly unwelcome and eyed so suspiciously -- and I grew up as one of the few Latino people living in Carmel, a central coast town known for being filled with wealthy, elderly Caucasian residents. Initially, I bought my book to prove a point that I still had every right to be there, though I left feeling shaken, shocked, and angry. I just couldn't believe how I had been treated after being so excited to come to this store. A few days later after some reflection, I came back to the store to return my purchase because I decided I wasn't going to support a store that so obviously racially profiles people like me. I told the workers what happened and why I was returning my item (some were different employees, but a few I recognized from my initial visit). Instead of providing customer service, they proceeded to gaslight me about the experience I had, and with a straight face tried to tell me that they couldn't racially profile because they are also PoC (Asian). Then, to my surprise, out of the back room came Sue Fisher King herself. She was generous enough to talk with me, and I do really appreciate that gesture. That being said, she tried to brush the whole thing off as a misunderstanding. I respectfully disagree. Ms. King said that in her 40 years in the business she's never had a complaint like mine. I don't find this to be a compelling argument, as I almost didn't return to complain either. If you're a dark-skinned person like myself, racial microaggressions like these can be as exhausting as they are traumatizing. She and her workers told me all about how this is a high crime area and that it is protocol to stand by the door if there are a lot of customers in the store, and that they watch everyone. Including the French tourists (that they were not watching), and someone at the register, I was the fourth customer in the store, but the only one who seemed to warrant extreme monitoring. I understand the need to be vigilant against theft, as I've worked in retail. However, I do not agree with this tactic that a customer should be treated like a vandalism waiting to happen -- especially if this process becomes highly selective based on race or perceived looks. So there you have it. If you want to feel like a criminal just by walking through the door, come on to Sue Fisher King. And if you're the wrong color you will be watched like a hawk. I know I will not be returning.

The place to go for poor customer service. I've shopped at…read moreSue Fisher King at the old location for years. It's always had both wonderful products and warm and knowledgeable customer service. Apparently those days are gone. I wanted to buy some nice soap and popped into the store recently to buy some. I arrived late in the afternoon near closing time. Two salespeople were on the floor, a man at the cash register behind the counter and a woman standing at a table leafing through a book and looking very bored. I said I'd come in to buy soap. The man behind the counter told me where it was displayed and gestured to the corner of the store where it was kept, I asked about minimally fragranced soap, he told me which ones to look at. The bored woman walked over to that corner of the store. And stood there. She made no effort to ask for specifics of what I was looking for or to tell me what was on display other than that some soaps were made from honey and others from milk. At one point she took the top off a box of loose soap and immediately put it back again. And then stood there looking bored. I walked out. The message was clear: we're not interested in having you as a customer. It's OK. I don't need to go there to buy expensive soap.

Every time I walk into this store I remind myself that I find this to be one of the best curated…read morelocal shops. Cleansing Palo santo, accent furniture pieces, gold details, art, books. Even when I don't have a shopping list I find things that enrich my home environment. Yes, super simple indeed!

Customer service is very horrible at this place. Just be careful of buying anything here! We went…read morethere to buy a lamp (Menu)! I wanted to send few pics to my partner on facebook to check which one is better! Hence asked shop owner i can take few pics! I was totally refused! Dint buy anything. There are lot of stores in SF for minimalist and nordic stuff!

Excellent book, equipment, servingware and ingredient selection. Apparently they are the only…read moreAmerican distributor of Sosa products, which make up a pretty wide selection of very interesting, high-quality food ingredients (such as a VERY thick glucose-based coffee syrup, freeze dried pineapple powder and acidifiers). Irwandie was very helpful, answered my questions very matter of factly and I enjoyed talking shop with him. I'd recommend this place to anyone into food, whether you like to cook or not.

I ordered 163 dollars worth of products from this horrible company for Christmas. Never received…read morethem and sent numerous emails to the email provided. No response until they said address not deliverable. They stole my money and they are thieves

Subtly beautiful and sturdy dinnerware and subway tiles presented in an equally understated upscale…read moresetting. Wow.. Just around the corner in the same building as Tartine Manufactory is Heath Ceramics, located in the chic former industrial district called Potrero Hill. Stroll inside and you will find rows and rows of simple sturdy dinnerware that is thicker than most, and finished in a range of earthy subtle colors that can serve at a beautiful understated backdrop to the food that will be served upon it. Mind you, the prices aren't inexpensive here, but the quality is worth it, even for just a couple of pieces to cherish and take home. It's about $60/each for a dinner plate, with prices hovering around that for most pieces. Heath also makes a range of wall tiles, and their manufacturing facility dominated by a pair of massive kilns is just behind the glass windows. Be sure to check out the simple display area at the entrance that details the history of Heath Ceramics, with a newsstand next door too, also run by Heath Ceramics! A bit of a non-sequitur there, but cool to see also!

I first heard about this store from a friend who told me he purchased the most beautiful dishware…read morehere. And wow, he was absolutely right! This is probably the most beautiful store I've ever visited. Every single tile, vase, cup, glass, bowl, etc. I saw was beyond stunning. The variety of colors and textures in this store were incredible. What's more, every piece seemed sturdily made. This store does fall on the pricier end, so be prepared to spend a pretty penny on your dream set. I really appreciated the store creating mock ups of color combinations for a bathroom, kitchen, or dining table. I was definitely daydreaming about future kitchen sets after seeing these examples. I'll be coming back in the future to invest in some beautiful glassware and ceramics. What a gorgeous store full of remarkable pieces!

Best place to shop in the city for cookware, dishware, and anything kitchen related! Especially…read moreanything Asian like matcha bowls, teapots, etc. Everything is well priced and affordable, and they have aisles and aisles of stuff! I could easily spend over an hour walking through all the aisles to check everything out. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for things for your kitchen or are nearby. Btw they are closed on Sundays.

This place, as the name implies, it's a restaurant supply company. They have an amazingly large…read moreselection of plates, bowls, and various types of cookware. We go here once or twice a year and shop for plates and bowls for our house. You can buy one or more of any style. The prices are excellent. The service is fast at the register. They wrap each dish in newspaper to keep it safe for your travels home. If you've never been here, I recommend checking it out. It's hard to imagine you wouldn't leave with a few things that you didn't know you needed. Lastly, it's worth noting that they are very consistent in their brands. So if you buy dishes and a few years later, need to replace one or two due to breakage or wear and tear overtime, they will likely still have the exact same item. This makes keeping your dishes, consistent as opposed to a mishmash of different types and styles.

Heath Ceramics in Sausalito is a personal favorite of mine: a design focused retail destination…read morefeaturing Heath pottery, decorative homewares, and iconic ceramic tiles. Founded in 1948 by visionary ceramicist Edith Heath, the brand is an icon of California modern design. The items here are undeniably expensive, but the timeless design and constantly updating of color palettes make each piece feel special. In 2003, the company was revitalized by husband-and-wife product design and business team, who thoughtfully reinvented the brand. Heath is a great example of how with a good steward, classic design can be successfully revived and made modern. I find Heath to be a good spot for finding special design focused gifts.

I ordered a platter as a gift, and unfortunately, it was stolen from the recipient's porch. I…read moreopened a claim with UPS, and Heath said they would help as well, but the conclusion was that it had been stolen. Instead of offering to send a new one, I was emailed that they could offer me 10% off my reorder. It was being sent to a major city and signage of the package wasn't required by the company- so kinda makes sense the item would be stolen, and the best you can offer me is 10%. That is a joke, I can find better discounts than that online. Really upsetting because I wanted to love this company as my family has been buying wares from them for many years, but this was a horrendous customer experience.