I wasn't expecting my hobby lobby trip to be so memorable. Mark Anthony saw me choosing florals,…read moreand holding them up to the mirrors in the mirror isle. he kindly came up and asked me if it was for my wedding, I said yes. He conversed with me for a bit . He was so helpful and so kind and reassured me that I was choosing good florals. (I came alone) he congratulated me on my wedding, and his reassurance did honestly help me choose my flowers. To him it may have not seemed like a big deal, but that interaction meant a whole lot. His kindness was deeply appreciated today.

This experience was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to share it…read more On a Saturday evening around 6:50 p.m., I stopped by Hobby Lobby with my 4-year-old daughter and my elderly mother-in-law. We were preparing for an upcoming funeral, and I needed help with an expensive gold frame I had purchased from Hobby Lobby. One of the corners had separated, and I wanted to know whether the framing department could repair or reinforce it. Because the frame was large and heavy, I left it in my trunk until I confirmed that someone could help. My mother-in-law waited nearby so she could rest while my daughter accompanied me to the framing counter. I approached the employee working in the framing department and asked if he could assist me. His first response was, "I'm off in six minutes - what do you need?" The tone immediately caught me off guard. As I began explaining that the corner of the frame had broken apart and needed reinforcement, he interrupted me and said, "Stop. Just hurry up and tell me what you need." I was surprised because I was simply trying to explain the issue so he could determine whether it was something the framing department could fix. I told him the frame was needed for a funeral and asked if it could be repaired. Instead of addressing my question, he asked why my husband couldn't fix it. I explained that my husband is currently deployed, so he wasn't available to help, and that while I would try to repair it myself if necessary, I also work full-time. His response was simply, "So do I." At that point, it was clear that helping me was not a priority. What made the interaction even more upsetting was that my 4-year-old daughter asked afterward, "Mommy, why was that man so mean? Why didn't he want to help us?" Hearing that from my child was heartbreaking. I told her that maybe he was having a difficult day because I wanted her to understand that we should still try to show kindness to others. I shared my experience with the manager, who told me that this employee often tells others how important it is to be friendly with customers. Unfortunately, that was not reflected in the interaction we experienced. Thankfully, we went to Ace Hardware afterward, where an employee immediately took the time to help us. He recommended reinforcing the frame with small metal corner brackets, nails, and gold spray paint. His advice worked perfectly, and we were able to save the frame in time for the funeral. This review isn't about expecting perfection. Everyone has stressful days. It's about the importance of treating people with basic courtesy and respect, especially when they may already be going through a difficult time. A little kindness can make all the difference. Unfortunately, that was missing from our experience at Hobby Lobby.

We were next door and I saw this place. This is definitely one of the cutest shops I have seen…read more They had a lot of wrapping paper, gift bags cards, and cards for any and all occasions. Everything in here was so cute and you definitely can get a wonderful gift for anyone of any age. They definitely acknowledged us when we walked in but were not pushy. Definitely great customer service. I would highly recommend to stop by here for any gift idea before going anywhere else.

I wandered into the store after seeing the weekly calendar planners through the window. I've had…read moreproblems finding the perfect one for 2022. There are a lot of wonderful items. It's a little pricey, but if you can find a sale going on, definitely recommend purchasing. The salespeople I encountered were pleasant. Will definitely return when I need something else that is special.

Great selection of toys. They have all the trendy collectables (Needohs, Sonny Angels, Smiski,…read moreetc.) Staff is kind and helpful. Prices are reasonable. Super cute local toy store!

Love this toy store and so glad they're now in Lafayette. They have a huge variety of toys for all…read moreages. Great selection of stuffies too. They also have books, games, legos, and some blind boxes! You can spend hours browsing and you will likely find a gift! Welcome to Lafayette!

A very welcoming store, and a perfect place to grab a little gift for a birthday for your favorite…read morekiddo. Probably the BEST selection of gorgeous popup greeting cards! Colorful, fun, great assortment of toys and plushies for kids, lashes and makeup for teen girls, lotions, scents, costume jewelry and scarves for ladies, and a few tools and flashlights etc. for the practical/outdoorsy women and men as well. I'm partial to the great selection of costume jewelry rings -- hard to find nowadays! The owner Dede is a master at making pretty gift baskets. I really enjoyed my trip there! :)

This is a wonderful business! The staff is incredibly friendly and they have tons of options to…read morepick from. Definitely recommend the chocolate treats - delicious!

I love discovering new products at Grocery Outlet, and my most recent obsession is these super…read moredelicious milk flavored rice snacks from China. They came in three different flavors, Banana, Original, and Cheese, and I tried all three. Every flavor was fantastic! The texture was also really good - they were super crispy, and the flavor was addicting. I'm sad I didn't grab more than I did because some of the flavors have already sold out. The thing with Grocery Outlet is once something is gone, there's a good chance you won't see it again. But I know other new and interesting things will eventually show up, so I don't fret. Also, keep an eye out for their discounted items. I found a Pistachio Pound Cake and couldn't resist it since the whole container was only $2. Unfortunately, I ended up not super liking it because it had a strong bitter aftertaste, which I'm sure came from the use of pistachio essence, so it just wasn't my cup of tea. But for $2 for a whole container, it was still a steal, I think.

Leaving at 4 stars for now because mishaps occur. Updating…read morebecause yesterday's visit left me feeling a way, not a good way. I come to this location with my elderly mom to shop for her house. She would rather go to Safeway but I encourage her to come here. I am a big fan of grocery outlets. My mom has mobility issues and is self conscious about them. Yesterday during our visit at the checkout line, our checker, Gilvania is the name on the receipt, was not very kind to my mom when it took her a moment to move forward.. not okay! Her and I would have had words but that would have embarrassed my mom further. My mom's mobility issues are obvious, that was rude and embarrassing for an old sweet lady. How do I talk her into coming back again? Thumbs down this time around. Check your people.

Cute and efficient little kiosk. We came here and my daughter got to build her own teddy bear and…read moredress it up. It was a nice experience. But we felt rushed because there was only one person helping multiple families. I personally grow up with the big store in DT WC and miss that ambiance. Being a kiosk it really takes away from the magic. I remember finding this to be an experience that I really loved, but this time it felt underwhelming and rushed.

The service is outstanding!! Granddaughter loved it! Birthday bears are a big hit with all of my…read moregrand daughters. Great deal as well.

Who does not love See's Candies? A quintessential institution here, in the Bay Area!…read more The warm and welcoming greeting when you enter- the all so familiar chocolate and candy selections. If you're a fan then you enjoy the seasonal wrapping and offerings. When stepping up to the chocolate display cases you are again greeted with a bright smile asking for your order and which sample you would like to try. I am the kid in this candy store! Quality and consistency are all spot on!

Stopped here yesterday to grab some candy for my Mom. My experience here was great. The store is…read morespotless, they are well stocked, and the customer service is excellent. They even gave me a free piece of candy. I will certainly come back here's

Chick Boss is a fun, little boutique in Clayton. Current hours are limited to Thursday, Friday, and…read moreSaturday afternoons so it took me a while to find the time to stop by. Glad I did. Their handcrafted necklaces and earrings reminded me of some of my favorite Marjorie Baer items. I am paring down my jewelry collection so I focused my shopping on the colorful tops and jackets. Prices seemed reasonable for creating a look that is not "cooky cutter." Several tops were reversible which is great for traveling. Stop by. You won't be disappointed.

I love Chick Boss. The store is lovely and has such interesting items, including jewelry,…read moreclothing, gift items and more. It is a very friendly place. Just check the hours before going to make sure they are open.