Headed to Takkens, hoping to find a pair of walking shoes with good support for my husband's aching…read morefeet. The sales woman listened carefully as he described the issues he was experiencing, considered his preferences, and knowledgeably answered his questions. She then recommended a specific pair of walking shoes, explaining the technical reasons why she was confident they'd provide him with the support he needed. She also recommended a good orthotic insert for use when wearing his other shoes. We really appreciate that she took the time to answer his questions and address his specific needs. The result has been that he finally received the support and pain relief he was seeking, making our purchases there worth every penny. Thank you, Takkens!

I needed to have a belt adjusted. Wasn't sure if Takkens did this type of work or not. Was…read moreimmediately greeted warmly by a woman behind the counter who told me that "yes, they do do that, and how many more holes did I want in the belt." I told her and expected to have to write something up and come back for it at a later time, but she said she would take care of it right then! She was done within about 5 minutes and handed me the belt. When I asked her how much, she said, "No charge, just come back and see us if you ever need some shoes!" Had to share as you don't find this type of customer service very often anymore and you SELDOMLY get something for free. Thank you Takkens...I will be back!

I am realizing that I am not the first, surely not the second or third to be commenting on the way…read morethis "small business owner" makes customers feel. I never got to shop at the store before they moved, I don't identify as an "appointment only shopper," I mean, I can't imaging how I would have been treated as appointment only if I didn't find anything I liked. But that's another story. I went downtown Atascadero to our amazing shops down there with amazing owners and did not find exactly what I was looking for. I tried Anna and Co on 7/17. I found a dress and two tops that were perfect. The one top they said it was in a size "OS" meaning One Size and it wouldn't fit me. I am about 140 pounds, and pretty much the size of the sales woman who was wearing same. I tried it on and it fit perfectly. As I am trying on, I am looking around for a sales rep for an opinion. God forbid I made eye contact with Anna at her desk, about 20' from the fitting room. She avoided eye contact. No smile. I asked about a restroom. The sales member after I paid them over $300 "allowed me" to use the probably $25K bathroom and snuck me in so Anna wouldn't know. I am not classy enough to have the privledge of peeing in her store as a shopper. After wearing the items I purchased I returned and bought one more "OS" blouse and another of the dress I had (both in other colours). Once again, crickets when I looked out for help, and a glare and avoided eye when I looked over at Anna, again, at her desk. At this point I am feeling like a third class citizen, and I don't like to support businesses that have bad joojoo, bad customer service, mean owners, but I did so thinking, okay, maybe she is having a bad day. A bad week. The sales team were nice enough! One 7/22 I also on impulse purchased two trinket rings. They were $24. I wore them daily and right away they both started to turn pink. 22 days later, I returned to the store, greeted the gals putting out the carpet politely, "what a beautiful day!" (it was!) and proceeded to show a sales person the rings. She asked if I had the receipt. I had! Oh, she said, this is from JULY TWENTY TWO! As if a year had passed. 22 days had passed. Yes, you have REALLY hard hours to accomodate, as you are rarely open, and as a shop owner myself, I had to skirt around your hours. I was made to feel humiliated that I dared to come back in. I was told "MOST people know that WR means Water Resistant and these AREN'T. Oh, I guess I am not most people. And I saw no sign at the register about WR rings, or Non WR resistant rings, and maybe you could tell people that, or put out a sign, or not carry items that are going to spoil in 3 weeks time? Oh, heaven forbid, these are not returnable. Anna was summoned to tell me the official news. So, for $11 wholesale (likely, or less), Anna and Co - Anna and her team - humiliated me, condescended to me, disrespected me and did not end up refunding or even exchanging for credit the rings. That is what my business was worth to her. I asked her if she was local, and she told me that her kids went through high school here. Not sure what that meant, but I did not get a welcoming local vibe in this store. I will be obtaining any future Karamel (Italy) and Vine & Love from other retailers who honor customer service and who appreciate their customers. I am like MOST people, we work hard and deserve appreciation and common decency or we will take our hard earned dollars elsewhere. I am glad that this shop is no longer part of our amazing downtown energy! And judging from the reviews, I am not alone.

Stunningly beautiful store that is filled with so many amazing things. They have clothing, decor…read moreand little goodies for babies and kids that are top quality. Adorable and stylish you'll for sure find something for the little ones in your life. They also carry an amazing selection of clothing items for women. I wish I could say they carry plus size clothing but I don't see much of any when I come in. When I have seen things that looked larger they were more matronly looking. This is the only reason this isn't a 5 star review. They have some amazing home decor finds, as well as gift items and jewelry. They also have a great back room sale section (where the fitting rooms are). You can get some great pieces here for a good deal. You get what you pay for and here you are getting high quality, items that will last forever. I will for sure be back to shop!

Great experience, very knowledgable staff and gunsmith. Great selection of new and used inventory…read more Recommended!

Very very rude customer service. Like you are bothering them…read moreby walking in. However they did what I wanted.

It was time to renew my CCW, so I reached out to the original place I used, twice, and got complete…read moreradio silence. I hopped on the Monterey Sheriff's Department website and saw that Uncle Ed's offers an online course in addition to their in-person classes. I paid for it, started right away, and was pleasantly surprised. It was super informative and nowhere near as dry or monotonous as I expected. I finished the material, passed the online test, and got my certificate. When I contacted them about the live-fire certification, they responded immediately with available dates and let me pick what worked best for my schedule. ​On the day of the range test, I caught the tail end of their in-person class and was blown away by the difference between Uncle Ed's and the original place I went to. I almost regretted not taking the whole thing in person, but doing it online was a lifesaver for my work schedule. ​Once class wrapped up, we headed out to the range. Jake went over all the ground rules clearly before we started. During the live-fire test, both Jake and Tracy were incredibly patient, helpful, and friendly. We all had a great time and shared a few laughs. You could tell they genuinely wanted everyone to feel comfortable asking questions without any judgment, and they were truly invested in helping everyone pass. ​All in all, it was a fantastic experience. I'll definitely be back for my next renewal, and I'm already looking into some of their advanced classes. Huge thanks to Jake and Tracy

Located in the GuestHouse shopping center, is Uncle Ed's Outfitters. When entered, greeted with a…read moresmile and great customer service. They have a good selection of ammo and guns. If you want to shop local, this is it.

What I love most about this shop is how well laid out it is. Each item is unique and special, but…read moreshe often carries each item in a small medium and large. - I was thrilled with the affordability of the items. I purchased a vixen apple leather skirt from mustard seed and a boyfriend plaid button down in gray. - The staff was really friendly, started a fitting room for me immediately and made me feel very welcome. Parking is free and easy to obtain. This is a must when visiting downtown.

What a fantastic find! We were welcomed into this cool boutique by the owner. The clothes are…read moregorgeous and totally affordable, it's so refreshing to find on trend looks at such a great value. I love that the selection is original, distinctive and unique. It's a must and worth a visit.

I never leave empty handed or dissatisfied. I never buy work clothes or boots anywhere elseread more

This is an awesome place to get the gear you are looking for weather it's camping stuff, work…read moreboots, a pair of work pants or a nice warm jacket! Dennis is an awesome friendly person and will find you what you need!

I also had a bad experience. The gentleman who presumably owns the place immediately began talking…read moredown to me and asked me very basic questions in a condescending way. I was able to answer them, of course. I was purchasing something for a homeless guy who never asked me to buy it. Not an expensive item. I explained this to the owner. Instead of saying that I could buy it discounted or offering to do buy one, get one free, or any kindness, he up charged me. Later, the guy I was buying it for said he went to a different music store and could get the item for 2$ when I paid $11. Then the other store ended up giving it to him. I will not be returning. I didn't enjoy being questioned about my musical knowledge.

I had an urgent need, and Musicians Unlimited got me out of a bind relatively easily.read more

This location of Bath & Body Works might be my favorite. A little small, but mighty…read more Bath & Body Works is my "go to" for body spray. I'm not afraid of a scent of watermelon, or vanilla, or "the beach". I love the 50+ variety of smells, and they always introduce new ones. I especially love when they offer a 2 for 1, or buy 2 get 1 free. Location specific: Paso Robles, CA ========================= * They have the best and most helpful (and available!) staff * Love the 75% bin!

Top notch customer service. The manager guy is very nice & the place always looks immaculate…read more Great staff!