Although, I am from here, I never patronized this business…read more I am so glad that I had a chance to stop by and purchase a sweater. I absolutely love the color and saying. The store is spacious and clean. Parking is a pain as it is located downtown. I love the shirt display as soon as you enter. In the back they have a dressing room for your convenience and also gear from other local artists. The young man who helped us provided great service and was knowledgeable about the product. The telephone booth is super cute to take photos. The prices are a little steep, but you really can't find a shop like this that has the bay gear and quality. I can't wait to wear my sweatshirt!

Been a hot minute since coming into Oaklandish and walking into feels less like shopping and more…read morelike stepping into culture. The walls speak in bold prints and clean lines, telling stories of the Town and the Bay period. Every thread feels made of quality. Every piece is statement wear fasho. From classic logo tees to those lowkey designs only real Townfolk recognize, Oaklandish will have you repping the town without you saying a word. It's for the born and raised, the newly arrived, and the ones who carry Oakland in their soul, no matter where they go. I'm not an Oakland native, but I got a lot of family from Oakland. I didn't purchase anything cause they didn't have one piece in my color but it's all good. Everything is fairly priced and they have a nice selection for everyone. The one employee was hella chill and down to earth. Oaklandish isn't just a brand, it's a bridge like the Bay Bridge. Between past and present. Between hustle and heritage. Stay rooted. Stay lifted. Stay Oaklandish!!! Shoutout to the Town.

bay st it ver cool and it kinda ghetto all the ppl be over their y'all got movie theater and a lot…read moremore and I love it

We had an Amazing time walking and talking. We finally got…read moreto visit Tokyo Market. 10/10 would recommend. Lots of cool vendors. From nails that designs were outstanding. To lemonade drinks Permanent jewelry it was a nice vibe.

The Oakland City Center is always super clean!!…read more The 12th Street Bart Station is located just down the stairs, and this place is right in the middle of Downtown Oakland. Old Oakland and Oakland Chinatown are just a few blocks away. Lots of small places to eat here, although most are closed during the weekend. You can tell this is a major lunch area during the week for businesses located here and the surrounding area. I think if they promoted this place a little better, it has the potential to be a very popular place, mostly because it is so aesthetically pleasing!!

A nice plaza just outside the 12th Bart station. It's just across the federal building and other…read moregovernment offices. It's very clean and well maintained. Plenty of benches to sit on. Lots of beautiful plants in flower beds and more in big pots. Very cool fountain adorned with a colorful sculpture. Security guard on duty to maintain peace and order. Pretty good selections of shops for your coffee runs or quick bites. Many restaurants to choose from. It gets quite busy though during lunchtime. I saw long lines in subway, Popeyes, Panda Express and Starbucks. Looks like these are the go to places for employees on their lunch breaks. I didn't dine here but I had a cupcake which I enjoyed while sitting in the patio in front of the water fountain. Had a quick chat with the security guard. Overall, nice ambience and atmosphere in here. I don't mind hanging around again when in the area.

Nice gift selection. I came here recently to purchase some gifts for an upcoming birthday, and it's…read morea huge plus if I can also support local makers at the same time. One recommendation is to maybe have some non-branded bag options available for patrons who spend above a certain amount to make their purchases gift-ready (or offer a selection of gift bags for purchase at the store). Otherwise, it's great to have a brick an mortar gift shop in the neighborgood featuring local art and products.

Great place to buy unique local theme gifts and great vibes…read more I'm also a artist who has merch available at this store. Make sure to stop by and support small business and say hi to the cat on the way in.

Such a cute, welcoming store. The space feels thoughtfully curated, which makes you feel glad you…read morestopped in. It's the kind of place you walk into on a whim and want to linger.

I've been shopping here ever since it was Good Stock and I am a fan for life! Incredible selection…read moreof artisan and vintage goods- many from woman owned businesses which I LOVE! You will find home goods, beauty, skincare, clothing, teas and everything in between. One of Ng fav shops in the area!

Shop located in Oakland that specializes in collectibles and primarily Manga and Anime IPs and…read morecharacters. The place looks like it's located within a residential home so it threw me off at first. But there's a sign at the front. The folks here are very friendly and they're very knowledgeable. In terms of value, it's hard to say only because there are a lot of items that are highly collectible in addition to your run of the mill, newer IP's. In my opinion, I feel like the prices are pretty fair, especially since they may have some hard to find pieces that collectors are looking for. I came here with my nephew before we had dinner in the area. He's a big fan of anime and manga and especially things related to Godzilla. He ended up buying a figure. Just a really cool store in a very unexpected non-descript place.

This place is a great little hidden spot. As an anime lover, it was quite fun to browse through…read morethis shop. It's fun, but could use some more energy, like maybe some music or signs, or maybe it's supposed to be more of an anime figurine room of a house. Honestly, I think I like it how it is.

Ah, it has been awhile since I was last at Jack London Square. It was a nice tourist area for their…read morefarmer's market, food trucks, biking, walking, restaurants, sightseeing, ferry, etc. Though, I know they were hit hard by Covid/pandemic which closed a lot of businesses and the hotel. It's still a nice place to visit during the day. Support your local businesses.

A frequent ferry passenger, I would be remiss if I didn't give Jack London Square at least five…read morestars. It's a lovely place to stroll by the water or check out the weekly farmers market during the day. Everyone is friendly. There's also a small but delish selection of restaurants to choose from and most menu prices aren't as sky high as elsewhere. Definitely a part of Oakland worth noting.

There are lots of gift shops around. They all look like they are supplied by the same vendors. I…read moredon't bother reviewing most of them. So it's not able when a shop stands out because of their selection of things that I might actually buy! Eclecticism! Maison d'Etre is one of those (and there are others on the same street!). I was impressed, and felt certain that they would have goods that changed over time as well. No mere Therapy store here! Best way to know what I'm talking about is to check out all the pictures.

Excellent customer service was on full display today as the store's employees calmly and…read moreprofessionally handled a very difficult customer. Despite offering multiple resolution options, the customer, clearly trying to provoke a confrontation, resorted to name-calling and unreasonable demands. Aside from that incident, the store itself offers a variety of unique items that make great gifts for loved ones, or even a treat for yourself!

My mom and dad used to go back here in the day when traffic wasn't as bad and when this was a…read morepowerhouse! Those days have long passed. Now they have fancy-ish, ethnically diverse delights, a meat counter, and a cupcake place and a lot of closed stalls. The most frustrating for me is that they will have a stall that is fantastic, only to have it close in a couple of years. The people who work there are very nice. We did have a weird interaction with someone from a restaurant that was no longer there. The value is fine. This is a place that I will park and go to if I see a parking space. If I don't, I won't even bother. I don't know how I feel about them. They are so far from what they used to be and I wonder if closing down and starting over would have been preferable.

I worked in the original Housewives market from 1957 will i was a student at Oakland Technical High…read more( which I still love) until I Graduated from S.F. State . At that time is had 32 departments some still at the "new" Housewives. Market . One of My friends, Maurice Williams of Maurice Williams of "Maurice Williams and the Kids" whose song "Stay"is still played often on the radio. Taylor's Sausage, an egg stand, Maura's Fish Market, an alcohol and cigarette - booze store next to the breakfast and lunch counter sometimes would add a tittle alcohol to our coffee. Housewife's replaced the old farmers market which was often called the "Free Market" because they gave away much of the unsold produce that remained when they closed after they were open for a few days. When you shop at the new Housewives you will know where it originated. It still remains in my heart and in all who went there. Bill L.

Great spot with lots of fun gifts, cards, kitchen goods, and trinkets. I love that there's an…read moreOakland section too! I'll be shopping here for my holiday gifts for sure. The staff is nice and the store is dog-friendly which was nice as I stopped in while walking my dog after work.

I enjoy Nathan & Co when shopping for a last-minute gift, but I was disappointed at their customer…read moreservice during my last experience. During the holidays, I bought a bunch of gifts for my in-laws in New York, and it turned out that some of the items were expired! When I brought the item back, the cashier did not offer an apology until I expressed the embarrassment of gifting an expired thing. The lack of accountability and nonchalant-ness is unfortunate when I've spent so much money at that store. I went around and checked out some of their other perishable items and noticed that they, too, were expired. Nathan & Co, step your game up and get better employees that actually care about being there enough to check inventory & provide decent customer service.