this is a very friendly post office, the staff is helpful and patient. it's a pleasure to make use of this post offfice! read more

Very bad service and the staff were very rude, especially to Hispanics. I went twice and both times it was very bad.:(

I'm confused by the bad reviews and agree with another yelper that the folks complaining are just complainers. This place has the friendliest staff, I almost never wait in line, I ship for a living and I'm there at least 4/5 days each week so I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about. read more

Was dreading going to the post office to do a couple things. You know, I waited for more than 2 things to ship. So, no line, no wait, all questions asked were answered and very helpful! And the cost was less than I expected! The staff was cheerful too, completely unexpected in a bureaucratic like the USPS! They are doin a pretty good w! read more

I came here for the first time and everyone was on a first name basis. Parking lot is off of 3rd Street, before you hit D Street. Everyone is super friendly. Small and efficient. Love this place. read more

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Popped over to USPS to ship a package and so appreciated the great service (I should have gotten her name ... thank you "clerk 39"!!) It is such a gift to have a local post office with friendly faces. It also was lovely to be greeted by some nice cool air con - a perfect respite from the sweltering heat today. Thanks again! read more

Although I've only visited this location a few times since my move, every encounter has been professional and pleasant. I've had the same gentleman serve me - his name is Bryant - and he's been one of the most friendly and kind fellas I've met. Despite what people may think, being a postal worker ain't easy. I can't imagine rummaging through all that mail - I don't even like sorting through my own junk mail - and ensuring that it arrives at the correct destinations. There are only a few places that the postal service won't deliver to and the places that they do service, they must trek through all types of weather to get there. We stand in line and often times complain about the service, but it sure beats the DMV! Then again, that's a low bar to beat... I've always respected postal workers and am grateful to be able to send and receive mail/packages. How else would we get our Amazon deliveries or the love letters from our significant others (yes, some of us still send letters because we're old souls like that...)? During this particular challenging time, I encourage you to support the people that make our privileges possible. It is a privilege to be able to shop online and click away at our favorite products without having to step outside, knowing they'll arrive right at our doorstep. I encourage you to buy some stamps - Bryant literally went through every design they had in their possession and my inner child decided on a sheet of Hot Wheels. There are so many to choose from, you're bound to find something you'll like. Thank you Bryant for appeasing the kid in me and making every experience enjoyable. Thank you to every postal worker out there and anyone who is involved in the delivery process - where would we be without you all? read more

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I have only had good experiences anytime I come to the this post office. The employees are always super helpful and accommodating no matter how busy it gets. Also a huge shoutout to Kai for helping me today! I was definitely that annoying customer who came in right before closing and was causing issues holding up the line. Thank you for being patient with me and going above and beyond today. read more

I'm happy with this post office and the employees. Some people leaving bad reviews may be unlucky or impatient.

I came in the other day for some stamps and to mail quite a few envelopes out and I was greeted and helped out by Georgia. She was so professional and friendly, I was able to get in and out of the post office in a timely manner. I was actually a pleasant experience! I'm looking forward to my next drop off with her! :) read more

I love this post office. Bryant is friendly and professional even when I've observed him having to deal with customers I only had to witness (and not even speak to or interact with) for 5-10 minutes. There were a couple of other ladies that I liked, but they finally moved on. Turnover is too high here. Once in a while there are people that really know their stuff and are completely unphased by hostile people who have lost their complete minds. read more

Once in a while, someone is surprised by the employees at a post office because they're helpful and do not seem "put upon". How about every time you enter, the counter person is not only cheerful, but she's relating to you. That's Janay at the San Rafael Post Office on D Street. She looks you in the eye, she smiles, she goes out of her way to get whatever you need, and in my case, a few minutes past closing. Now, maybe not every time she can bend the rules for you, but she'll do what she can. Give them a break. They are us. read more

I've had a post office box here for nearly 30 years and although the fee has increased from ~ $30 to $160 per year I would not get my mail anywhere else. Low staff turnover (there's some new faces as some of the veterans retired) but I love the folks that have replaced them. I appreciate the personal attention I get when I go there, even from the ones that don't know me. I've seen many of them put up with a ton of crap from some of the more entitled Marin-ites and still manage a smile. The shift back to 2 way traffic has made it even easier to drop in. Now just hoping they return to the Pre-covid box access hours. read more

The Postal Experience here is classic. You have clerks who have probably been postal agents since birth even though they look 75. They have a lifeless look on their face but manage to be productive in a Postal kinda way. Yet, I find the sheer lack of emotion coming from them is, in a strange way, meditative. I enter this PO with complete knowledge that it may take 5-25 minutes regardless if the line has 5 or 15 people waiting. Does it matter what day of the year it is? No. Does it matter what time of day it is? No. Think of it as being in The Twilight Zone and every human waiting in line drops into standing meditation to recharge their life energy battery before emerging into reality on the other side. It's funny to watch how upset people get waiting in line wanting the person in front of them to go faster, faster, faster! "Oh, no! Don't ask the clerk questions when you get there!! Please God, help me I'm melting !!!" People! It's the post office. Did you forget how zippy your last experience was? Get a clue. Get it Now. read more

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I don't understand the terrible ratings. The staff here has always been friendly and helpful every single visit. Sure they might be a little slow sometimes but that's because they are helping the customer who has a bunch of questions. Do they seem understaffed? That's because they are underfunded. What did you expect? read more

What is it about the postal experience that insists on being standardly so horrible that it's actually now a caricature of itself? Everything from the lifeless faces of the postal works to the legendarily long lines, I actually waited 20 minutes before up and leaving just to get a single stamp. In fact, even the machines here are consistently terrible and don't even work, as was the experience today. When you look into the postal workers' eyes, I can pretty much see pinwheels spinning in the backs of their heads. Are they basically just waiting to die back there? I know it's the high season so everybody is shipping gifts all over the place, but this was amazingly bad for even the average post office. I've never moved so slowly in all my life and how the USPS is still in business is beyond me. Please, just let some motivated people take over. FedEx or UPS anyone? read more

If you are going to have 2 kiosks, maybe have some supplies? Never had a problem with the employees but let's step up the availability of after hours options. read more

Super rude ladies working here ..they are incompetent and refused to give me a receipt for a prepaid package because they tossed it in the back and didn't want to go get it to scan it in order to give me a receipt. I said I asked for one to begin with but she just totally ignored me and sent me to the other woman working there who was equally incompetent and rude... I mean it's the post office so don't expect good service but it is especially bad at this location read more

Thank you to the super nice lady who let me in to mail a package even though I was that pesky customer who came in at 4:59:59 pm! Had to go back to my car for the packaging tape too but she was still very patient. This is my second time here and the first time I also had a good experience with the staff. read more

God, I hate this post office. It's so convenient for me, it's on my way home from work. Parking is actually not too bad, probably because everyone hates this location so much that they've given up on it. I've never seen more than 2 people working the counter, and they're slow and grumpy. I have actually interacted with a worker here who I couldn't understand at all. Her Asian accent was so strong that I had no idea what she was talking about, and she got really pissed when I kept saying "What?" It's a federal government job, where one is required to interact with people who speak English, or sometimes Spanish. How did that job interview go? "So, why do you want to work for the post office?" "Nnnaa muuhhh blahhhh gaaaaaaa." "Great! We're happy to offer you the position!" When I was younger and more idealistic, I gave entities like the post office slack because they're underfunded and have an enormous challenge to run the mail in a country this big. Now that I've been in the working world a while, and manage employees myself, I have no patience or pity for the USPS. Awww, no one is sending mail anymore? Well, Mr Postmaster General, come to this location holding a cranky toddler in your arms, wait in line for 45 minutes to send one package, and be waited on by a person who you cannot comprehend and treats you like shit. You will understand why the Postal Service is going down the tubes. Good riddance. read more

Friendly, safe, professional and prompt service. Good job !! Keep up the good work.

Well, if I could have given it zero stars, I would have. This is THE worst post office I've ever been in. Regardless of the line, you have to wait and wait and wait. There is ZERO effort at efficiency; it's as if they're moving in slow motion, making no effort to get the job done and get on to the waiting people. But that's not all of it. They have these extra conversations that shouldn't be happening while people are waiting, personal conversations. I totally appreciate them being thorough and being friendly, but having people wait and wait and wait while you SLOWLY work at your post and have personal conversations is beyond rude! If these people were in competitive private business, they'd be fired on the spot--the whole lot of them. read more

San Rafael Post Office on D Street, the worst location in Marin. Went in today, no one behind counter at 11:30 am. Six customers waiting in line. No bell to ring. Laughter from back room but no one comes to counter to serve customers for 10 minutes. No forms such as "certified mail", "receipt required", in compartments at tables. Have to wait in line to get forms, then wait again to mail package. If you have a choice, don't go here. Go to Civic Center or Bellam in San Rafael or to the San Anselmo location. read more

Terrible experience first time came in! The two guys started gossip about another coworker in front of me, one guy actually stop weighing my package and talked to the other one about the third coworker's vacation or sick leave. Unbelievable! I had to stop them by saying can you guys talk later? I need to go. I parked by the meter. Then the guy was servicing me said that I should have parked in the parking lot, so I did nlt have to be in a hurry. It's just a stupid and absolutely rude response, which left me speechless! It's not about where I parked, it's about YOU! He acted like it was my fault not to park in the lot! I think that I have really learned how people can twist the truth and fact to get out of trouble! Never again I would step in this post office again! read more

I've been in line for 50 minutes and there is still one person in front of me. How can they only have one person working on a Saturday? The woman in front of me has gone to three post offices looking for international money orders. Let's hope she is successful! read more

I have received friendly and prompt service each time I come to the counter and have enjoyed reliable deliveries to my PO Box here, with 24 hour access to my box. I do try to come in on off hours to avoid long lines, and that has helped me out quite a read more

This place is horrible! They are always understaffed and there is always a huge line up no matter what time you go. The staff look less than enthused that they have to even assist customers. The parking outside is 20-min parking, but you need at least 40 mins if you intend on waiting in the line ups and dealing with the staff to mail or ship anything. read more

I love this post office! I've been going to the USPS on D Street in San Rafael for years and have never had a bad experience. The people working at the counter are invariably relaxed and friendly while being totally professional and getting the job done. They're efficient and helpful, so generally even if there's a line, it tends to move fairly fast. Their patience sets a good tone. The post office is part of the community, and it feels that way when you go in. They provide great service to the public read more

The postal workers are nice. The other reviewers here are spot on about that line. The time/space continuum is actually altered in that building. When you leave, don't be surprised if you find out some of your friends got married without you, babies were born, people you love have passed into the hereafter, all of the sudden you need a haircut, you've lost your job because you no call / no showed, and a missing person report has been filed on you. You have been warned. The line at the Bellam location seems to move much more quickly, but their parking lot can inspire unholy utterances. read more

Ridiculously understaffed. Long waits every time I've come in. No one happy here! Avoid at all costs.

Amazing! Today an Asian woman on the other side of the counter smiled! But... that's not going to change my "lone star". This is my closest post office and I keep making the mistake going here. It is sooo sloooow. Bring a pillow, eat your breakfast, just bring something to do while waiting in line. Hey, forgot, there are some hilarious outfits the people are wearing going here. If you are still interested in the batique design from the 60's - this might be your place... read more

They are always short and always slow. I keep coming here because the location convenient for me but everytime I come, it feels like torture. read more

Understaffed yes, but the regular woman I deal with at the counter always goes the extra mile to be helpful and professional.

The service is so slow. Employees go on break with a big line waiting. It is so frustrating

Avoid at all costs. Understaffed. Interminable wait times. Workers seem to be in a perpetual state of gloom. And don't ever bother trying to call this location: they NEVER pick up the phone. (But if you like the sound of a phone line ringing, you can listen forever by calling them.) read more

Super nice people working the counter! Possibly the worst customer service though... Prepare to wait for the 12 people ahead of you with complicated transactions to pick up your parcel that they couldn't leave and one of their postal lockers or make a simple drop off. Unfortunately there's no incentive to compete to be best service against UPS or FedEx due to the fact that this is a government job.... Even if they suck they're still getting paid by the man read more

have a box here, sometimes the lines are horrid when I have to ship or pickup a package that wont fit in the parcel lockers