Super cute stationary store in Elmwood! There a good selection of paper products, journals and random gifts. I was pleasantly surprised by the huge selection of moleskine journals and Crane greeting cards! I overheard a customer ask off they sold stamps, which they do if you need to send something right away! I literally saw everything from pens, washi tape, fun witty printed socks, lip balm?! It's a quaint neighborhood shop that I hope stays in business in this age of Amazon. Prices are moderate but fair for the better brands they carry! read more

Elmwood Stationers - Office Equipment Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wonderful and unique selection! Best to go here first! You won't need to shop around then. read more

We've stopped by a few times when we have needed items like pens, paper, or invitations. They also have reading glasses, which is quite helpful. Items are significantly higher than what you would find on Amazon, but these days, it's so important to support small businesses! A great place to shop for Christmas cards and stocking stuffers. read more

What a pleasant experience: Polite, gracious & efficient staff . . . And very cool stationery supplies! A rare find.

Hands down the best shop in Berkeley! Elmwood has the cutest knick knacks and high quality cards for every occasion. The staff are also incredibly kind and always going above and beyond to help you out. Perfect for all your stationary needs! read more

Elmwood Stationers - Office Equipment Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Excellent card, stationery & everything you'd ever need in the way of writing, paper, tablets @ more. We bought lots of must-haves today & enjoyed every minute in this fabulous neighborhood gem. Will return often! Highly recommend. read more

Curly haired girl that works there is extremely knowledgable and friendly! Wide variety of journals, pens, and cards and warm and inviting atmosphere. Love it here! read more

TL;DR cute stationary! Elmwood Stationers is super organized, they have a lot of stuff going on. I'm not an expert on stationary, but If it's a standard stationary item, I assume they'd probably have it. I was looking for cards, and they have a solid range of cards to choose from. They have a good mix of thank you, birthday, and anniversary cards. I found two perfect cards that matched the personalities of my recipients! read more

Now that Piedmont Stationers has closed, I will be coming here more often. In fact, Gayle and I stopped by last week on our way to the movie. I bought her a nice little journal (from an impressive array of options) and I ended up with what I think was an A3 size writing pad. Items are a bit spendy, but not overly so. Elmwood Stationers is small, but well stocked with not only journals, but interesting pens, folders, calenders, and other office supplies stuff that one may or may not need. It's a good place to browse and I found the person working the counter to be perfectly friendly and polite. read more

I love a good stationery store and was so happy to discover Elmwood Stationers. It has a nice selection of cards, pens, papers, etc.

Small store with more products available than the regular big box stores. Very organized. Needed a second opinion on something and asked the young man working for his recommendation, which was amazing. Thank you for your help today! read more

Elmwood Stationers - Office Equipment Near Me - Berkeley, California

Dear apathetic girl that sells me my favorite pens at the Elmwood Sationers, I'm sorry you're unhappy or that your face is simply stuck like that, but you really should just stick to stocking the shelves and or find work somewhere that makes you happier. sincerely, Guy buying pens. And yes, I've been in there multiple times. read more

Nice selection and like that they carry Paper Source items. I go into this shop probably once a week for something. The problem is 100% their staff. I have never consistently, over 1 year now, had 1 happy person helping me. Never have a seen a smile, never has anyone welcomed me or even said "hello", and never has anyone said "thank you". Is this just a miserable place to work??? read more

Great place. I come regularly to pick up my most-special and hard-to-find items. They've remodeled in about the last year, and made it a really nice space to be in. read more

Good variety of paper, envelopes, and stationary in general. Not a very good variety of employees. Or at least not the young people working there. They were rude to me, unwilling to help when I had asked about high cotton papers (probably because they were not trained to know anything about this), and tried to make me pay cash because of a "$5" limit that then was actually not true. Anyway, good place for supplies, bad place if you're looking to be treated like royalty. read more

Wonderful little stationary shop that carries everyday office supplies, specialty notebooks and DIY stationary. I love that they carry Rhodia, Clairefontaine, and Moleskine notebooks. They also have a great selection of individual paper, cards and envelopes from Waste Not Paper (a Paper Source brand) and Envelopements. There's a nice selection of pens and other writing implements. My favorite part about the store is they sell individual servings of everyday office supplies-- labels by the sheet, individual file folders, writing pads, etc. It's a great feature for those of us who don't need a huge pack of return address labels. Customer service can be hit or miss. read more

Warm, knowledgeable, and indulgent service from Leah -- Elmwood is my neighborhood stationary store, and I look forward to returning!

What the heck? I did not expect such low reviews! I almost want to even give this spot a 5 star! However, the items are pretty pricey, compared to other similar stores I've seen before. I'd like to see even more stationary, but they do have a good variety. Definitely a cute little shop that I could stay in for a while to browse. WARNING: it will take good discipline to not buy. My favorite items that I saw would probably be their unique cards and postcards. Postcards were not expensive, @ .50cents to .99cents each. I will be back! read more

My six year old son and I were about to spend some homework time at The Beanery, but his pencil wasn't sharpened. We popped in to Elmwood Stationers and they happily sharpened his new pencil for him. Nice to be part of the neighborhood. Overall, the staff are always wonderfully helpful and they almost always can point me to exactly what I'm looking for. Good products, wonderful staff, convenient location. read more

I was desperately searching for a printer to make custom designed shower invitations I had in mind - to no avail or at astronomical prices. Then by chance, I walked into Elmwood Stationers. I am so glad I did! Their paper selection is top notch, and exactly what I was looking for, and Stephanie - who is in charge of in-house printing was so helpful, thorough and creative. I can't wait for my next project! Thank you!!!! read more

I should have reviewed this place years ago, since I regularly (or used to) buy supplies from Elmwood Stationers but always forgot. My previous experiences here ranged from "meh" to below average (and I never really had high expectations), but the past couple of months really sucked! I came here a few times recently to get envelopes, pens and other supplies (which I have found here before). I didn't see the envelopes I usually get, so I asked if they had any more, and the new skinny teenage/college aged girl (light brown hair) shortly replied, "No," and immediately turned her head down again to her phone or book (not sure what she was looking at) and I didn't care enough to stick around to see or be inside any longer. Instead I just went to Staples and got a multicolored pack of the envelopes I wanted (for a cost much less than here with more quantity). Another time I went in, the same new cashier girl and a new cashier guy (about college age too, black hair) were just chatting at the register station the whole time doing nothing, like the store was a dorm hallway or some frat house, while a couple customers browsed the store. The other day I went in to buy pens (and knew what I wanted), then a couple of elderly people entered after me. They asked the cashier girl something, and the reply again was a quick "No" close down. I looked back and they looked confused (probably thinking the same thing I thought before: "Why are these clerks so rude?" And "Why don't they make any effort for products previously bought here with different clerks?"). Don't know. The new retail clerks here just can't be bothered with anything except whatever it is they're looking at or chatting about at the center of that register station. The only thing they seem to want/know how to do is ring you up, and even then they act like you just ruined their day when they haven't helped you in any way and paying takes less than a minute. Just the most horrible clerks I have seen anywhere. For anything else besides paying, don't bother. That's not the type of service or business I want to support, so I left and went Downtown to Staples again to buy my pack of Uni-Ball Signo pens (even though I could have bought them here, which is closer to me). I mainly went here due to it being conveniently near me and already have low expectations, but these new clerks require you to sink your expectations even lower. In contrast to them, the many times I have gone here before the young man who was there for years (seemed about high school age, got taller through the years, brown hair and worked before and after the remodel), was a little friendlier and actually tries to be helpful when you have a question. He walked the aisles and sorted shelves. If an item a customer was looking for wasn't on the shelf, he asked more questions about the material, size, etc. of the paper/envelope/card/item or would go to the back to see if they had more in stock. Sometimes he found the product, other times he didn't. But he wasn't just in his own mind bubble and never gave a quick, reflex "No" to customers but followed up. Not sure if the young guy just works less now or was on a summer trip or is just gone, but he was a better clerk. Or before the store's remodel, there was a hipster-ish girl (with bangs, usually had a beanie and bicycled), was also actually helpful to customers, walked aisles, organized shelves, followed up on inquiries and not just declining questions to stay on the phone or just staying motionless at the cashier station. My rating of one star is because of the previous cashiers/clerks, otherwise (based on the new clerks) it would be 0 star (but really more like -2 stars if that was an option). Been going here for years since before the remodel when I was an undergrad and then after the remodel to now as I entered the professional world. I won't be giving Elmwood Stationers another try again. Even if I'm tempted to browse cards/pens while walking to a local cafe to write a card, seeing those new clerks will definitely make sure I won't even step inside. I'll just go to Therapy (next door), Papyrus (across the street) or Staples (in the downtown area) or the paper stores on 4th St. instead. All of those stores' clerks actually work, help customers etc. and aren't trapped in their own little mind bubble. read more

Yikes boy has this store changed. It had nothing I needed for my business, no boxes of files, usually $5 to $10 per box of 100 they had folders $00.17 each. And legal size hanging holders, nothing. Not sure what they are selling here, very marked up items. Anyone who really needs office supplies stay away. I have been a customer for 30 years but what's happened to this store is on the owners. Not even worth a visit. read more

I love the gelly roll pen I got!! I needed something glittery for a card, and the one I got worked perfectly. I also love their selection of cardstock and envelopes for creating personalized messages, though I have bought cards as well of course because they have a great selection. read more

supplies are just ok. customer service sucked. I asked the girl at the counter whether they had any extra stock in the back. She said no and let out a frustrated sigh when she returned to the counter. Sheesh, sorry for taking up 5 seconds of your time.. Maybe next time you should wait until I am out of hearing distance. read more

I will not set foot in this store again. The woman who works there, who I believe is the owner, is rude in a particularly poignant way. I think part of the reason I pay more to shop at smaller stores is for the friendly, community feel. That is certainly not present at Elmwood Stationers. read more

Well stocked store, never an issue about the store itself. However, the staff - in this case, a short, stubby girl with fake blond hair - often seems to be on hire from their kids' high school friends. When I asked for a certain type of card, saying apologetically that I couldn't seem to find them, I was told they were on the racks oitside like I was an idiot. She never asked whether she could help me, and when I asked for help with another item, it was the same immature attitide. I lived in the neighborhood, as does my family. With attitude like this, I don't feel guilty going elsewhere . read more

They seemed really uneasy that I was browsing the cards section for longer than twenty minutes. Sorry, but I don't like being surveyed when I am choosing and buying set of cards that cost twice as much as Amazon's list price. Probably won't go back... read more

Sometimes the selection at Avant Card is not edgy / weird enough for the target recipient. I'll then head to Elmwood Stationers, and will find several terrific options. And, one card that just plain confuses or disturbs me. read more

In the days before grow-your-own business cards, I ordered business cards from them. Twice in a row, they screwed up the cards. The owner is not friendly and made it clear he thought it was not his responsibility to get the cards right. Prices are on the high side here as well, so I only shop here when I'm in a rush and can't make it to Office Depot. I also agree with the reviews below about the poor staff. Much as I'd like to support my local stationery store, in this case I can't do that or recommend them in good conscience. Elmwood Stationers is sub-par. read more

I love Elmwood Stationers. For those who love pens of all sorts and pencils, and paper, beautiful or yellow & lined, ink, calendars, file folders -- this is your place to roam. There aren't many 'stationers' left! And to my surprise & delight, I've found there's one in Lafayette CA, between the PO & Trader Joe's. Wonderful assortment of unique cards, too. I think someone mentioned a clerk. In my experience, the young Lafayette clerk seemed a bit distracted, but once engaged in conversation & assisting was delightful! Applaud & recognize young people who are working! read more

This is a great little stationers, great selection of cool notebooks, journals, planners, pens, etc. We go there every year for back-to-school supplies, and several times in between for stock-ups. Yeah, there are plenty of places where you can buy cheaper but this place has a great selection and we can't let Target take over the world for want of a couple of bucks! Don't let this place go the way of the late, lamented Elmwood Hardware! read more

This is a cute little stationery store that has a very good selection of unique and quality greeting cards and other stationery. This is a place for people who actually put effort into finding humorous, pretty, quality cards to send, so, you won't be finding any $0.99 cards that you find in the pharmacy. Just FYI. Plus, it's located in the upscale Elmwood area, so, don't be too shocked by the prices. They also have a good collection of cute or clever stationery-related gifts (erasers, stickers, staplers...) and a lot of beautiful journals to choose from. I've definitely found some interesting items here that I haven't seen anywhere else. The staff never seemed particularly "friendly", but I've never had a problem with them during check out. read more

There are many places to find cute cards on College Ave, but only Elmwood carries necessities like printer paper, office supplies, envelopes and mailers. They carry fun stuff, too, and I love to browse. I've seen people mention that the staff is rude or apathetic, but I haven't experienced any of that. The employees don't bother me while I'm looking, but they have always been willing to help or offer input if I've asked. read more

This little store is great! It has regular stationary items like file folders and manila envelopes. It also has cute cards. I got holiday cards made in the USA at this shop. Across the street, at the fancy-smancy card shop, they only had cards that said "Merry Christmas" and only made in China. Yuck! I celebrate the holidays, not Christmas. I prefer to use something that says Happy Holidays or Peace. My choice is Elmwood Stationers. read more

Kathe Haskell from Elmwood Stationers is great! She's your source for invitations for weddings and parties. She's so knowledgeable I asked her about her background and it turns out she has worked for some of the big names in the biz and that's why she really knows her stuff. Plus, she's warm and funny and loves what she does...really, she'll make the whole experience so much more enjoyable. She carries all the best lines of invitation stationery...all the big names. I've just done two different events with her and I can't say enough about her service and her follow-through. read more

Wonderful collection of most everything you need for your office and your desk, and a great selection of cards. Support local businesses!

This place has some cute notebooks and stationery sets and the like, but in general it is overpriced, doesn't have great selection of cards or essential stationery items, and honestly it creeps me out every time I come in here to shop. The owner's crotchety personality and almost accusatory mode of constant surveillance make me feel like a criminal just for having walked in the door. You can find any of the nice things they have here at other stationers, like Alko. And if you are looking for some office item you'll have better luck finding it, parking/getting to it by public transportation, and getting out the door without being treated rudely if you go to Staples or Office Depot. read more

Good mix of stationery, office supplies and more gifty type paper stuff. Must say that the service is more personable at Office Max than this place. Woman "working" there didn't return MY hello when I walked in and then didn't say "good bye", even though she was right next to the exit - WTF?! read more

I'll never come back to this store. Both of two saleswomen were very unpleasant and unhelpful, although they were talking each other amusingly. When leaving the shop, I said, "Bye", but none of them responded to it. Actually, I'm a foreigner, so maybe I was persona non grata. read more

This is THE place to find CLAIREFONTAINE NOTEBOOKS to satisfy my fix for wonderfully smooth paper to write on. They have the best selection I've ever seen. Parking can be a pain. The owner/manager who spies on customers from her office upstairs is occasionally rude hence a deduction in stars. read more