I did NOT know that they were the vendor who has that giant keyboard challenge that I've seen in the past couple of times at Fanime. Super fun. I don't really dabble in building keyboards myself but as someone who works in accessibility, it's interesting to me (textured/braille keys, ergonomic and 1 handed keyboards, etc.). They're located in the back of a creator's hub in a shared space but they have their own worker there who can answer questions and they have building events and community days too from what I've gleaned over. Definitely check out their Instagram for more up to date information. They have clay key caps, they do commissions, and they have lots of different colors, textures, with or without the numbers and letters and symbols on them, different levels for beginners or more advanced keyboard people, mats, cases, and so much more, so if this is your hobby, this is the place to stop by. Value and price is fair for what they offer since there's pre-built, build your own, the variety that they have, and the fact that they can also DIY or do commissions after reaching out. Much better than, you know, getting a cheapo Hoyoslop keyboard from elsewhere... read more

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Super cute keyboard store with lots of options for keyboards, keys, switches and additionally little trinkets from local artists. Staff is super nice and helpful with helping finding switches that are your preference. read more

Tiny Keyboard Shop - Computers Near Me - San Jose, California

Firstly, im typing this on a Kiiboom Phantom Lite 81 with Rose Quartz keycaps and Keygeek Keylin Linear switches that I bought from the Tiny Keyboard shop! This place is awesome. How lucky am I to live so close to a keyboard shop?! When I was first exploring getting a mechanical keyboard, I was watching so many Youtube and instagram videos trying to figure out what type I wanted and what sound. It was awesome to be able to visit Tiny Keyboard Shop and actually test out different layouts, switches, keycaps, and more! The first time I went, I fell in love with the Evo80 in Butter Yellow with oat switches, but it wasn't in stock. I put my info on a sticky note and the guy was really nice and saved my info and texted me when the keyboard came back in stock. It was pricey, but well worth it, and now I keep the Evo80 at work to use. There are a selection of keycaps at the store that are made by small business owners but they're pretty pricey, ranging from 80-90 bucks per set. Theres also lots of switches to choose from and a keyboard that has many different switches on it so you can test the sound and then go buy a bag of switches. Typically the staff there is really awesome and they taught me how to gently remove my switches to ensure longevity - and, if I ever had an issue, they said I could come back and they'd help out. Only reason we're not at a 5 star review is just because it depends on which worker you get - one guy was just KIND of helpful - still nice and chill but didnt get up from his seat, whereas the other time I went, the guy followed me from keyboard to keyboard explaining the different pros and cons between each one. Anyway, this store is great. I will be back :) read more

Tiny Keyboard Shop hosted a keyboard-building workshop at the company where I work, and it was a massive success. They were a pleasure to work with in the weeks leading up to the event, taking care of ensuring our large team of 25 was able to select their desired layouts, cases, keyswitches, and keycaps. Tiny Keyboard Shop was even able to handle creating a custom keycap with my team's logo! They were very professional and organized during the event itself; with 3 representatives from Tiny Keyboard Shop in attendance, there was ample support for answering ad-hoc questions and working 1-on-1 with anyone who needed it. The boards (Neo60 and Neo65) were excellent quality, and the entire event was offered at a reasonable price fitting in my team's budget. My team says it was the best team activity they've participated in in a very long time, with the added bonus that the "swag" that resulted (these awesome keyboards) are used by my teammates everyday. I would definitely work with Tiny Keyboard Shop again and highly recommend trusting them with your own team's onsite/offsite team-building activity. read more

Tiny Keyboard Shop - One of the keyboards we built during the workshop hosted by Tiny Keyboard Shop - Computers Near Me - San Jose, California

Very cute little shop and incredibly nice staff! They sell a variety of keyboard hobby items, including switches, prebuilds, etc. Aside from keebs, they also designated areas for a variety of local artists that sell their merch there. Keychains, apparel, plushies, art prints, trinkets. A haven of cute things to fit your hobbyist needs. read more

I think this place used to be across San Pedro square. Glad I got a chance to stop by today. Besides keyboards, they also have lots of goodies that include rugs, pins, keychains, and stickers by various artists. It was really cool to see all of the keyboard caps decorated with different characters. You can also customize a littl keyboard fidget toy. Would come here again if I was in the area. read more

I went to tiny keyboard shop to buy a keyboard, and I was meant by a wonderful sales associating Brendan, who literally walked me through everything I needed to know about keyboards and maintenance. I literally have to say that Brendan made my experience there with his knowledge and literal expertise about keyboards. I highly recommend coming to this shop if you have any keyboard needs. read more

Finally a store for use mechanical keyboard enthusiast! I don't think there is any store like this in the bay! Come here for keyboard parts and to meet some people who are also in the same hobby to ask questions. I brought one of my friends here who is interested in customizing her first keyboard so she can see what options are out there and to have a feel on what keyboard she might like. They have plenty of keyboards (pre-built and barebones), keycaps, switches, desk mats, and other miscellaneous items you can think of. They also have a discord that they are active in that updates the inventory every couple days. Usually the more sought after stuff will sell out quick. One drawback is sthis store is "tiny" so it can feel claustophobi to some. The staff are knowledgable and helpful, the prices are fair, and if you're like me who cannot wait for shipping, this is a perfect place for you! (Please note: Ask about the return policy before leaving with your purchase. I couldn't return my keyboard because I removed a plastic ) read more

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff! Shoutout to Brendan! ;) I needed help fixing my keyboard's spacebar stabilizers and he did an awesome job helping me and answering all my dumb questions. And I got to leave with my first keycap puller! I will definitely be back soon! read more

Incredibly nice staff, helped me a lot and gave me good switch suggestions. They have a lot of switch options and the switch tester they got is really nice and helped me find switches! The switches they have are amazing value and usually beat online prices! ($33 for HMX firecrackers) I have built a keyboard from them and got my HMX switches and loved a lot of it. My onlycomplaint is that they have an extensive keycap selection although they are quite expensive and may be overwhelming for someone trying to buy or build their first keyboard, I would wish for my budget oriented Keycaps for 60-70 dollars. But the staff seemed willing to help and if you wanted to be left alone they would let you. read more

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Tiny Keyboard Shop has so much more than keyboards! Stickers, clothing, hats, bags, charms, pins, plush, and of course- keyboards! Staff is so friendly, pricing is reasonable, and there is plenty to look at. read more

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Came on a weekend to visit the keycap sets as I'd heard that this place was a good source of high grade caps. When I came, it was quite busy but there were a good amount of helpful staff available. There are a lot of keyboards to try! Good novelty for sure pressing them all. I was more interested in caps and a staff member was able to point me to their ABS cap sets. Their prices are pretty mindblowing- similar to drop prices (I'm guessing the owner gets them cheaper) which is practically a steal. Walked out with a really nice GMMK set! Will for sure becoming back :) read more

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Came for the first time yesterday, and I'll definitely be back! This place is like mecca for keyboard enthusiasts - a place for someone new to the hobby to see what they might like, get answers, or ideas, or someone who's been in it for a while to try new switches or pick up some keycaps. Since this can be an expensive hobby, I like that there are a variety of price tiers of boards to select from, since it makes it a bit more accessible to everyone. It sounds like a couple people have had sour experiences with staff, but I thought everyone was great. Nobody was walking around interrupting shoppers' experiences or actively asking if anyone needed help, but they were readily available if someone had a question. I prefer that, since most of my shopping is wanting to type on new switches while it's quiet around me. Prices are super reasonable, and the selection is great. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Came in on a random Saturday between 5-6pm fully ready to buy a new keyboard, but unfortunately the experience fell flat. As a first-timer here, I was excited but quickly felt lost and confused. The staff didn't seem very approachable or eager to help, and getting any sort of guidance felt like pulling teeth. I had questions but didn't feel like anyone was willing to walk me through options or make suggestions. I ended up buying some super cute keycaps, but left without a base or switches because I couldn't get the info I needed. Disappointed ): especially when I came in ready to spend. read more

Cool shop but parking is very bad. Very very bad parking, enough to make you want to give up going to the shop. One time we got locked up in the parking garage nearby too. Also the last time I was able to actually park and come in here, they had some small business towards the front of the shop that were selling artisan stuff but it's easy to mistake them as working for the store. They become dismissive and unhappy when you ask them questions. Kinda off putting overall a cool shop with a decent amount of stuff if you can get in. read more

Right at the public garage in downtown San Jose, so easy to find parking. The shop is super small, but I love how they have all the keyboards out there for you to test out. They also have post its so you know how the board was made and what was used. We were immediately acknowledged when we walked in, but they didn't bother you with questions and what not. They allowed us to look at the keyboards and test out what we wanted. They did answer my questions. I love this place. It was very hard to leave. It was also overwhelming because I wanted everything and also didn't know what I preferred. Definitely makes it hard to make a decision but very grateful for their options! Depending on what you're looking for, it can be pricey, but it also helps you decide what you like and what you don't like. read more

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Tiny Keyboard Shop is a unique find! I like how they have lots of keyboards on display to test out as I knew nothing about keyboards previously. I was able to learn about the bases they offer, different types of switches (they have testers!), and see the super cute key caps. I was able to learn what I might want for my first keyboard from Spencer who was super helpful and friendly! They also sell accessories such as desk mats and materials needed to build your keyboard! They also have a big presence on social media (IG and discord) and do events to really build the community! They also announce new and special products on there which made me feel nice about securing a limited & exclusive keyboard through the shop! Parking is available in the same structure. read more

such a cutie store ! i really like the paper lanterns hung around & the selection of keyboards was nice. i also enjoyed the artist corner & they had such friendly staff ! :))) read more

Did you know Tiny Keyboard Shop offers keyboard build workshops!? I recently had TKS come to my workplace and lead a workshop for a team of execs. The group was buzzing afterwards. Huge thanks to the Tiny and the Tiny Keyboard Shop crew! read more

Cashier was super helpful and answered a lot of our keyboard questions! We got some really cute key caps and nice switches -- would recommend if you wanna test or see something in person. read more

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Visited this place tonight to get a feel.for some switches. Associate was super helpful to tell me what keyboards to check out for which switches. Definitely come here if you're looking to get into the hobby! read more

Tiny Keyboard Shop - Computers Near Me - San Jose, California

I visited this shop, not sure what I would find or what I was looking for. I am a writer and have been using what I thought was the best option, but this store's talented and friendly folks set me on the better path. I told them what I was using, what I liked, and what I was looking for. They set me up with a brand-new keyboard and switches I didn't realize I wanted, all for a fantastic price, not to mention a lovely artist with adorable individual keycaps for extra personality. I am finally happy to find a dedicated store for my mechanical keyboard hobby. From now on, I will return to this excellent place for all my keyboard needs. Also, Pumpkin Switches are AWESOME!!! read more

Tiny Keyboard Shop - The keycaps (minus the little one in the upper-left corner) were ones I already had, but the board and switches were from the shop. - Computers Near Me - San Jose, California

tl;dr: 10/10 experience, don't be afraid to ask questions, and so so so many options for everything! Was looking to finally build my own keyboard and the attendant was super helpful and let me see all the different color ways and was super patient. Ended up purchasing: Zoom75 w/ Mirror Silver ($240) DK Blueberry Swirl Switches (90) ($44) They are always restocking and updating their stock from switches, keycaps, etc so keep that in mind! Definitely keep up to date on their discord and instagram. Really love that they offer building services as I'm always afraid to mess something up lol. read more

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The keyboard shop is nice with so many displays of what is available. They also have a display and testing computer so you can try out some of the different keycaps! They have all the different items needed to put together a keyboard like lube for the different switches of film for them and more. So you can put together your own keyboard or just buy a premade themed one. The owner was super helpful and knowledgeable! I showed him the Amazon link for my keyboard and he was able to reassure me that it was swappable so I could purchase different keycaps that would still fit. It was so sad that they were out of stock of the ones I wanted. Next time, I'll definitely check them out on Instagram @tinykeyboardshop to see what they have available. read more

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tl;dr A modest-sized storefront, but so cute! In stock items depends on recent vendor restocks (not all items are there at all times), so check the store's Instagram @tinykeyboardshop to see what tiny has at that point in time! As a keyboard enthusiast who joined the hobby during the pandemic, I was SO HAPPY to learn tiny was local and had a shop carrying the physical goods from a lot of big name vendors like CannonKeys, KineticLabs, NovelKeys, to name the ones I saw the most at the store. Especially for CannonKeys, which I know is based on the east coast, I imagine buying from the store saves you a few bucks in shipping and you get it right then and there. They also sell some modding tools like lube, stabies, switch openers, along with kits, keycaps, switches, and deskmats. Tiny also offers keyboard services too - see picture of pricing as of November 5, 2022. If you need help de/soldering, L&F, or putting together a build, tiny's got you! They even had a Mode80 that I typed on for a short bit, and it felt like test-driving a Porche cause I'm not looking at ultra-premium boards yet haha. The shop is across the street from San Pedro square food hall, so the closest parking is paid meters with a 2-hour limit. Not sure if there's free parking anywhere nearby, but you can try your luck! read more

Tiny Keyboard Shop - Services as of Nov 5, 2022 - Computers Near Me - San Jose, California

I stopped by here during a visit to the greater downtown SJ area. What a cute store, with so much to offer! Mechanical keyboards are still such a niche hobby, so it's great to see a real store with solid selection at great prices. read more

Great experience! The person helping us was very knowledgeable and very nice and helpful! Great selection of items and range of pricing. Will go back for sure! read more

I didn't purchase anything during my visit as I just went in for a look-see but I would highly recommend it to others wishing to build a custom key board. It truly is a "tiny" shop and conveniently located on the side of the parking garage facing San Pedro Square. They have quite a few keyboards and other items on display, well organized, and most importantly, a giant switch tester for one to try out. If you're ever in San Pedro Square, give it a visit and feel the click clack of the key cards yourself! read more

Tiny Keyboard Shop - Computers Near Me - San Jose, California

Greatly enjoyed this foray into MKs via the shop. Thanks to Nathan and Bao for helping me navigate this complex world! Quite happy with the results read more

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The Tiny Keyboard Shop is tiny indeed.. and they're located beneath the San Pedro Market parking lot next to a couple other small businesses. This place is nice to check out if you're into keyboards. You can test the sounds of clickity keys or softer ones. They have an assortment of designs for keyboards, design tools, desk mats, lube (for your keys), and so much more. if you're not sure how to build your keyboard, this shop also offers services to build one for you. They also have a website that shows what they offer. Definitely nice to look around if this is your hobby. read more

Okay, Tiny Keyboard Shop is legit! Although tiny (ha!), the shop packs tons of inventory, keyboard supplies, and model boards in the space. They have keyboards, switches, keycaps, cables, lube, pullers - everything you need to build your first board. They also have a switch/keyboard testing area where you can test various switches and boards to see if you like linears or tactiles, and what sound profile you prefer. The shop owner, Tiny, and her staff are always so helpful! The first time I went to TKS, I wanted to build an intro board so they recommended the bakaneko60 as the base, and answered all my questions (and I had a ton!) The prices are super fair, and I ended up snagging some NovelKey creams and the Cannonkeys Hydrangea keycaps. The build turned out super gorgeous and I was hooked into the hobby! TKS also hosts a lot of community events - you can tell how passionate they are about the keyboard community! Tiny recently hosted a gingerboard contest with amazing prizes, and is about to host a keyboard swap meet next weekend (1/29). I actually ended up winning a Devastating TKL with korbs switches and Spencer even soldered them on for me! I went back to the store to grab a pair of Osume dusk keycaps, and they paired perfectly! I definitely love Tiny's store and would recommend stopping by anytime you're in the area. read more

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I drove down from SF to visit this unique shop. The guy behind the counter was friendly and helpful. They had the Rainy 75 keyboard on the table and it was great to be able to try it out in person after seeing so many youtube videos about it. Good luck finding that one in any other shop! They had about ten other keyboards out that you can tap on. However, they didn't seem to have any keyboards with mac layouts. Sure, the one's available probably work on macs, but it would be nice to see some mac layouts. It would be great if they had all the mainstream brands available to try too like Keychron, Lofree, and Logitech etc. They could have every type including low profile keyboards, that way they would be a one-stop-shop for keyboards. If they did this, I bet most people that walked in would be able to find something that works for them. As it is, it's a very niche store. I still give it five stars for what it is, but it could be even better. read more

very cute little store located in Moments SJ, came here to look at some key switches and key boards. the workers are very nice and helpful! i love that they have many on display so you can test out all the switches and pre built keyboards they offer read more

I purchased my Yunzii AL66 Black Barebones kit from here and the customer service from the workers were top notch! I asked for recommendations on what switches to purchase for a thockier sound and they recommended the milk tea switches. I couldn't be more happier. On top of that after numerous Reddit/online research for a replacement knob, I finally reached out to Yunzii's customer support online to see if they had any black knobs available. Although they did not have the exact same one, they had an item compatible. Yunzii's online customer service response was quick and very helpful. A+ for service! I highly recommend this shop, this item, and their brand. Going through this whole process everyone has been so helpful!!! read more

This shop is quickly becoming one of my favorite stores to walk around in San Jose. It's a really cute store and I really like the blind boxes that they offer for a very reasonable amount. Will be buying some more next time!!! The staff there were helpful and helped me find everything I was looking for. I particularly wanted to give a shout-out to Nathan and Bao for answering all my questions and walking me through so many products. Their hard work definitely made my night. I highly recommend buying the cute custom stickers in bulk. A really big shout-out to them for making my Saturday night! #blessed read more

Tiny Keyboard Shop - Computers Near Me - San Jose, California

The tiny keyboard shop is one-of-a-kind in the Bay Area. It's the go-to for playing with the keeb components you normally see only online. It lives up to its name, its TINY but stocked full of everything keyboard related. I don't know of better place to try out so many different switches! I'll absolutely be back! :) read more

Cute shop. We went in for some switches and the peoples there are really helpful, and explained the different switches. read more

Tiny Keyboard Shop - Computers Near Me - San Jose, California

Tiny Keyboard Shop is a tiny(haha), cute keyboard shop in San Pedro Square. Parking is fairly easy as there is a parking lot right next to it. Very rare to find a keyboard shop. On a Sunday afternoon, it was busy but not too packed. The store had lots of good to purchase: from the standard items such as boards, switches, keycaps to other things such as lube brushes, desk mats, cables, and keycap pullers. There's lots of keyboards displayed to help many customers with ideas on with how to build their dream keyboard build. The display keyboards are encouraged to be tested, especially since the way to find the switch that works best for you are found through trial and error. There's a computer where customers can try it out on a speed test website. Each display keyboard has the case, keycaps, and the switches on a clear small index card description. They also do custom manual services such as building, lubing, filming, etc. Lastly even though I told the owner I was mainly looking, and not to purhcase anything that day, she was still really helpful/friendly, especially with all the questions I had to ask. Overall, 10/10. Was friendly experience, aesthetic/cute store, convenient area, and a go-to if one would like to build a keyboard but wants to dip their toes before full sending. read more

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I saw this shop on TikTok and decided to take a look since I love keyboard customization. I've been a fan of the owner's custom keycaps for a long time. It has a lot of cool products that I see constantly online, so it was wonderful to see and feel how they work in person before making a purchase. I will note this is a component store, so, you can either build it yourself after or pay for the owner to craft it for you. There's free parking for two hours in the parking structure and it's right near one of the structure entrance. Living up to the name, it was extremely tiny and cute. I think it also was pretty packed but I'm sure the crowds will die down after a bit. Worth a visit if you're looking to build your next keyboard read more

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As an individual who knows absolutely nothing about building my own keyboard, I have been considering possibly building my own for a while, since I have had my old gaming keyboard for about 4 years now and want an upgrade. I have been to many craft fairs and markets in San Jose, and always wanted to participate in the create your own keycap workshop by Tinymakesthings but never got an opportunity yet, and have also been wanting to go to the Tiny Keyboard shop in San Jose. While I live over an hour away, I decided to make the journey a few days before Christmas, to possibly learn more about building a keyboard and check out the tiny garage sale. I was very excited as I often find small businesses to have very friendly customer service, and be helpful so while I felt a bit nervous going in knowing nothing, I figured it would be ok and that the employees would be able to help me out. I went in the store and first browsed around, trying out different keyboards. I saw one I really liked, which was the QK 100, with kat bliss keycaps, etc. I saw the build specs but was a bit confused on if the store sells all these parts, the cost, etc. I went over to the counter and there was a female employee, and also a male sitting next to her (although I am not sure if he was an employee or not). I asked her if the store sells all the parts on the build specs, and how it works. Truthfully, she was not very friendly at all, and actually made me feel a bit dumb for not knowing the answer to the questions I asked. She said that the keyboard comes in a kit, and then you can build it yourself by watching youtube or we can build it for you with a builders fee. I then asked how much it would cost for the kit for the one I saw on display, and she said it depends but that one might cost over $400 plus the builders fee (but didn't say how much it was for the builders fee). Even from just a few questions, she gave me attitude and sort of just brushed me aside. Honestly after that I did feel unwelcome. I still had a quick look around after, but was a bit surprised with the interaction I had. The shop had an Evo80 in stock and on display to try out. While I would have loved to purchase this at the shop and support a small business, I honestly didn't feel comfortable after the interaction, so I drove home empty handed and ended up purchasing the Evo80 online a few days later. Unless you know what you want, and don't need to ask any questions, I wouldn't recommend this shop as a newbie to the hobby. Of course this doesn't apply to all employees as I only visited once, and I do not like writing negative reviews about small businesses but I wanted to share my experience with others. read more