I'm so grateful for Riley Street Art Supply- there is no-where else nearby to procure art tools of…read morethe trade: calligraphy supplies, Copic pens, oil and acrylics, archival paper, easels, canvas, etc. The staff are all creative and helpful, the attention to quality is classy, and the value add to downtown San Rafael is irreplaceable. Great prices abound, and you don't have to drive to San Francisco to replenish your supplies. May there always be a Riley Street Art Supply in town.

Friendly helpful service. Excellent selection of supplies. Decent pricing. Will returnread more

A fun little creative reuse shop selling various art supplies, old magazines, sewing supplies, old…read morecostumes jewelry, old photos etc. Probably not worse the drive from San Francisco like we did but if you're in that area and like creative reuse, definitely worth a look.

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We randomly stopped at this cute…read morelittle creative hub of a store! What a GEM!!! We absolutely loved connecting with both of the co-founders! We loved the variety of art supplies and random thrift items they had to offer. The clothes were also soooo cute! I also love that they have art classes on certain days as well and I hope to make it to their head piece making class! They are great people with a great cause! Thank you ARTT !!

This place is magical. I've loved it since I was a young…read moregirl. Beautiful selection of yarn, dye and dyeable clothing. Colors everywhere! And the employees and friendly, informative and so happy to help. Everyone shopping is always so happy because this place just fuels your inner creativity. It's a world of wonder and possibilities. The prices are really good, too!

20% RESTOCKING FEE!!! Is DISGUSTING . I was a long time…read morecustomer and the prices plus shipping is very high. They sent these ugly dresses that did not resemble the pictures at all!! Greatful Dyes is much better!

They have the cutest collection of everything you name it. Great gift ideas, party decorations,…read morebest collections of gift wraps . Every-time I go in I can't come out . Lol.. also they have a craft table for the little ones. So you can shop without distraction.

My first time here and because of the experience I had, most likely will not be returning…read more The products are wonderful. So many beautiful stationary and note card sets that are crafted by women using recycled paper. Loved that! A little pricey, but quite nice. The service however was horrendous. It started when I asked one of the elder sales persons a simple question. She acted like it was the stupidest question ever and she answered super sarcastically. A younger person overheard and answered my question in a much nicer and normal way. When I was ready to checkout out, the first sales person (rude one) was busy chatting with her colleagues and looking at photos on their phones. I was completely ignored. Once again, the nicer sales person saw me and asked to help me. When I left I said thank you to everyone and to have a nice day. The rude women just gave me a black stare.

I found their items really cute and unique, which makes this even more disappointing…read more Unfortunately, the staff was very rude and unwelcoming during my visit. One of the women working there made us especially uncomfortable--she kept following us around and watching us as if we were stealing. There was no smile, no greeting, and overall just a very unfriendly atmosphere. When I mentioned at the end that a more welcoming attitude toward customers would go a long way, she seemed completely indifferent. Update: The experience got worse--the staff didn't even bother to properly wrap a candle, and by the time I got home, it was already broken. After reading other reviews on Yelp, I realized this doesn't seem like a one-off situation. Many others have had similar experiences, which makes it seem like this kind of unwelcoming behavior is a pattern.

I rarely write reviews anymore unless a business warrants one through exceptional service or the…read morepolar opposite of that. Folio falls in the latter category. We live in the neighborhood and love supporting our local businesses, but the few times I have been in this store left me wondering why I even try supporting a business that clearly doesn't want me shopping there. Today was the last time I will ever step foot in this store again. No greeting, just a hand reaching for the merchandise I was trying to buy. No thank you, either. Seriously, why have a shop if you can't be bothered offering any kind of basic customer service? People wonder why brick and mortar stores are dying...well, this is the reason.

Great service; wonderful selection; welcoming enviornment!…read moreSince 1st Books is close to a Cafe, I can dine and read by just walking a few steps!

Such a cute store with an adorable aesthetic. Staff is so happy to be there and is great at helping…read moreyou find what you're looking for. Highly recommend.

I've read the mixed reviews and have to say that my experience going to the store and taking…read moreclasses has been 100% positive. Everyone has been super helpful, friendly, and had gone out of their way to help me-whether it is with a mega yarn purchase for a project or to undo some mess I've made by following a pattern that wasn't right for me. I started out with bamboo needles, as do most beginners, and when they were driving me nuts, one of the wonderful women in the store lent me her ebony needles before I spent that much money on a set for myself. The lessons are fantastic and fun. I can't praise Jennifer highly enough! She makes knitting fun and pulls the group together. We became friends and are continuing with a knitting workshop with Jennifer. All the women in the store are supportive and instructive. No one appears to have an attitude. We are all beginners once. They seem eager to help.

Nooo. Racoon fur? Seriously that's not okay. And the exact same little crochet set (hooks, stitch…read moremarkers, scissor, stitch counter, needles, measuring tape etc...) that costs $7.99 on Amazon or Tik Tok, she sells for $74+. That's quite the embarrassing markup. And yes, it's the exact same little kit, mustache logo and all. I'll cone back when Dharma is open. 2 stars because their dog is adorable and it's harder to take down a 2 star review. But my Mom just told me that she had overheard the owner being extremely rude to a customer, so this is a one star review.

Been using them since they were in Larkspur. excellent service. excellent quality. So glad to have…read morethem closer.

They did a fantastic job fixing a piece I had and making sure it was done to a high standard. They…read morewere very professional and timely!

Went into topdrawer to look at their sunglasses, and the associate working was very rude and…read morejudgmental (Sunday April 5th at 11:15am). We were interested in a couple items and he told us to not try the pens (that they have set out notebooks to try on). Immediately felt disrespected; he was not giving any positive attention to help us choose anything out. I was very shocked by this behavior as every associate at other stores are very sweet. Would not recommend this location solely for the salesperson.

Topdrawer is now open at Marin County Mart. It's a smaller location and the selection is a bit…read moresmaller as a result. Topdrawer sells high-quality, mostly Japanese school/office supplies and more. The items are attractively displayed: pens, pencils, reading glasses, keychains, scissors, handkerchiefs, house slippers, socks, backpacks, pouches, greeting cards, photo albums, sunglasses, notebooks, wallets, and more. The items look like they're made to last. Mr. Froyo likes their Japanese (made in Japan) slippers. Topdrawer is owned by a Japanese company, Itoya, maker of school supplies. The style is minimalist but more colorful than MUJI. The merchandise doesn't seem to change much though, and how many pouches and pens does one really need? Service was very friendly. They have an online store and you can earn points on your purchases.

Amazing experience with the TAP team. I needed some help custom milling polycarbonate to make our…read moreloft and stair railing safer for toddlers in the house. They were super helpful and attentive as I explained the project needs, dimensions, and installation plan. They had some good ideas I took into consideration in my build, and helped me realize I could save costs on a thinner set of sheets without losing protective integrity. Special shout-out to Travis who did the milling beautifully. Super pleased with how it all turned out and looking forward to new projects to bring back to TAP. Great people, service, and quality. So happy to have them in the neighborhood.

I am grateful for how well Kathy and Travis explained things to me the first time I visited their…read morestore. They were very patient and super helpful. Also, I am grateful they were willing to work with my order pickup timing constraints due to my traveling. I placed an order and they had it ready for me to pick up the very following day! Tap Plastics San Rafael rock!