After Christmas sale was crazy!! I purposely went three days after Christmas because I missed everything in 2024. In 2025, shelves were cleared out and there were broken items or Christmas trees up for grabs. Well, I now have a second tree lol! I could not pass up this deal!!! A $600 tree for $150?!? I was super excited because it looks real and is beautiful. I'm so excited to decorate at the end of the year. I was impressed by the girl at checkout. She wasn't flustered by the crowds. The tree I was waiting to get packed for me ended up being packed and sold to someone else due to poor communication. She immediately made sure I knew what else was available and any additional discounts she could ask about on my behalf. Loved that! They were putting out Valentine's day and St. Patty's day stuff in December. I thought this is crazy but I will definitely be there next week for the Valentine sales. I love all the coupons weekly and the variety of crafts. You can't go wrong at HL. read more

O like to buy small, crystal objects when i shop at Hobby Lobby. It can get busy in here, so i usually go in the evening. The store closes at 8:00 pm, so you have some time to shop. There is a lot of parking out from the store. However, often all of the handicapped parking spaces are taken. The fact that Hobby Lobby does not provide family planning access to healthcare to its employees bothers me and I consider that policy when I am thinking about shopping here read more

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First off this was the first time I been to this Hobby Lobby store . In LA Measa California. Sorry its late was Christmas time. It was packed people were rude. The store wasn't all that clean product was scattered . Some product is over priced. Staff some didnt not know what the products were or were to find it. Would I recommend this store no. And I sure i probably not go back in. Unless there mange ment change and the staff was better at there jobs. Be professional. More read more

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Pricey , but good quality craft supplies and the guy outside asking for petitions has been there every single time and is extremely disrespectful. read more

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Doing some activities with my grandkids. They have everything I needed to keep them occupied!

Outstanding Customer Service! I had such a great experience at the Hobby Lobby in La Mesa! A couple of days ago, I accidentally left some of my items behind after checking out. When I went back, Johnny (the manager) was incredibly kind and professional. He made the whole process super smooth -- all he asked was for the card I used. He quickly pulled up my purchase, helped me verify my missing items, printed a new receipt, and within minutes I had everything back in my hands! Thanks to Johnny and the amazing team, I was able to finish my costume just in time. Excellent customer service like this deserves recognition -- thank you, Hobby Lobby La Mesa read more

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Albert in the Frame Shop was splendid. We had a special gift for our grandson's birthday. Albert gave us wonderful suggestions and the two pieces looked awesome! read more

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I LOVE Hobby Lobby! But why is it everytime I've visited this location the cashiers have thee funkiest attitudes? For example.... This evening I went in and all the Christmas decor is 50% off, I feel like I looked at EVERYTHING so I got some pricing misconstrued mentally. Lorraine was helping me tonight and she rang up an item I said (very calm no attitude) "I thought they were 50% off the ticketed price" she replied snarky asf "it is ma'am the ticketed price is 11.99 see, here?!" (Showing me the items tag) I said "oh sorry I was looking at so much stuff and prices" from there she told me the price of each item and said aloud the discount price with such sass. I love the store and the items they have but every-time I've gone I always encounter the sassiest customer service. read more

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A Christian based store with great values and customer service! For those thieves out their - your day is coming read more

This place is really big and carries the most hobby related things. Today I bought a 1 gallon jar for fermenting/pickling and it was 50% off. The store rotates its 50% off every week, which I love to buy picture frames here. Picked up some 4th of July decorations and they were 40% off. read more

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The lines are out of control often including today. Only one line for returns but of course everyone is lining that line buying carts full of stuff. If every line is backed up why would you not at least hold the return/exchange line for that only and then maybe grab purchases if that line is empty. People should not have to wait in the only line to return something if it's a hybrid lane. Just make them all hybrid then. Poor management for sure. Someone needs to come in and actually run this place. Reading the past reviews, that seems like a consensus. read more

My adult granddaughter and I went shopping today at Hobby Lobby around 12:30- 1pm. We were going through the store selecting items we wanted to purchase and looking at the pictures. My granddaughter decided to look at the flowers while I headed back to the holiday section. She came to find me after about 15 minutes and told me 3 different persons followed her around the store who she believed were loss prevention. When we brought it to the attention of the manager, he denied it and made her feel like she didn't know what she was talking about. To bring more context to this review, my granddaughter is 1/2 black but looks black. Was she followed after we separated because she looked black? Was it because she was wearing a baseball cap? What would Jesus do? While driving back home she told me it happens to her all the time. I told her when that happens she needs to confront the person following her and ask them "Can I help you? Why are you following me? Is my money not good in this store?". Even if just browsing, she should not have to be subjected to this. read more

There is a lot of stuff here- like all the Hobby Lobby stores - but this one has terrible service, can't find anyone if you are looking for something specific, and only shop there if you have plenty of time to stand in the check out line read more

I had been to the National City location and it was packed and the Christmas tree that I wanted was no longer in stock. I called this location in the hopes that they would actually answer the call and let me if they had the tree I was looking for, they did and it was the last one, Sixto was kind enough to hold it while I made my way there. The front line manager was super attentive and said not to hurry shop and we have it ready for you at the front. They even had an employee help load into the car! It was just a great experience and the tree was even on sale 50% off, a WIN all around. Oh there actually employees around to help in the madness of Fall and Christmas decoration sale. read more

Always just one register open at this location, while the manager stands around and stares at you. There were just 10+ people in line. After 20 minutes waiting to check out, I gave up. Those $100 sales they are losing each time I walk away are going to cause Hobby Lobby to go the way of JoAnn and similar stores. read more

My complaint is regarding your floor manager Noami at the Grossmont Hobby Lobby. Situation: I approached the area to pay for my products. Noami approached me and said "Sir, you can go to this line. For one I am a woman(birth). I stood for a minute stunned. The cashier stated you can come to this window. I stated I didn't move because she address me as "Sir". The cashier apologized for the floor managers wrongful determination of gender. I was so upset. I ushered the floor manager over and advised. Next time take a lot before you address some gender inappropriately. Naomi floor manager looked at me & walked off. Never apologizing for incorrect her observation. Once again the cashier apologized for the "Floor " managers actions. I frequent this site alot. Atleast 3or more time a month. This was beyond unprofessional. read more

How to jump in the front of the line. Find your favorite cashier who will "hold items" while you retrieve "forgotten" items. Then poof! Just jump in front of a long line of customers. -- insert heavy sarcasm. This is not a new scam in our community stores. I would have accepted this if I hadn't seen the person doing this trick/scam actually shopping in the same section of the store I was in today. This individual had placed items at Rita, the cashier, counter and was allowed to cut in line of about 10 people as Rita placed her items on "hold" while she retrieve forgotten items. This is not new. Hobby Lobby management. You need to stop this scam. Or at least if Rita is at the cashier stand don't go in her lane. read more

This store is just like any other Hobby Lobby but could definitely benefit from retraining their staff. Not one person on the sales floor to ask for help, and the cashier was not friendly at all. Selection was great. You definitely get things for a good price so the value of the store is good. read more

As soon as you walk in, you're hit by all things cheugy. Think "live laugh love" signs and all sorts of cheesy farmhouse decor. Hobby Lobby is massive, but I must prefer Michael's instead. I think the offerings at Michael's are much better than Hobby Lobby and Michael's stores are much better organized. read more

I usually go when I'm in need of some arts and crafts material and they usually have it. I went twice recently and for the most part had everything I need for my personal projects. Every time I've went however, no one greets you at the door unless you purchased an item while leaving. The cashiers are either in a good or bad mood, but I usually assume it has to do with a previous bad interaction that day with another customer. The prices are good and things are usually on sale so most things are affordable or sold at a good price. It is a very big store and has everything you'll probably need for crafts or hobbies. read more

Service was excellent. Everyone was very polite and helpful. I love the merchandise and all the trimmings. I would go there everyday just to get ideas. But I would buy too much read more

I know this may sound dramatic... But I want my ashes spread here when I die! If you are a fan of Michaels, then this is Michaels on steroids! You could decorate an entire household within this store! You cannot go in without finding the perfect gift for everyone you know! read more

Hobby Lobby used to be my go to place for all arts and crafts in the past, because they always gave me good deals, for example you came inside the store to but something, the employee would remind you at check out that you should use your phone to access Hobby Lobby website to get 50% of your entire purchase, so if you are buying a $20 item, you will only pay half, if you can't use your phone, they still apply discount for you at the register. That used to be the case, well not anymore. I came in today and thought I could get some good deal on poster frames or even some random figures since they have some limited stuffs I didn't see anywhere else. Everything is overpriced at this point, any small hot wheels which costed about $2 at the big retails, they would cost you $9-$12 before taxes, and forget about the frames because it's even more expensive than Michaels, but at least Michaels would still try to give you 10-20% off regular price. When I came to pay at the register and asked the employee about the discounts, she said no more, and I thought she was crazy, but she said due to some lawsuit regarding people cannot use their phones to get the discounts, they sued the company, so Hobby Lobby no longer doing that. Well let's fact check that, I Googled the lawsuit , it has nothing to do with the discounts, it was something about abortion and that was it. So not cool Hobby Lobby, you spreading lies among your own or your employee just misinformed me on stuffs, I don't get why you discontinued and will you be able to compete with other chains, I am wishing you good luck. One more thing I don't like about this store is that they close on Sunday, and any Christian holidays, I have nothing against their religion, I just found it inconvenient for others who want to shop here, but I guess from now after I found out about the discounts fiasco, I won't be back here anytime soon. read more

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Called about how much yarn it would take to make a twin or double bed size blanket. Got a check online answer...The bans are on the yarn so not sure why customer service couldn't look there read more

I made a visit to San Diego recently. I had the opportunity to be a tender in a creative project for such a beautiful city yet I had a disappointing experience while acquiring some much needed commodities. I went to this location over the summer and was shocked how primitive the amenities were for the customer experience. They do not use barcodes? The registers do not have scanners? Is this company a reenactment of u.s. commerce pre- 1980's !?! How is does this help the customer in their physical sensory of shopping? Or to the employees trying to provide the best service to their consumer. It doesn't, it can't. This would require double work from the manager. a level of work that I did not see getting accomplished. Alining the values of customer satisfaction done through employee ease. I was disappointed to learn from a team member that morning, that due to the complexity in frequent arraignment of sales and discounts without scanning abilities and or efficiency in coordinating updates and changes to the teams on the floor, especially to the front line (registers) - massive setbacks and mistakes are manifested. I watched and waited and could not understand why these staff members were setup for failure. Bringing impatience and frustration in myself and those in the line before me. This is management's responsibility in representing the "brand" through providing the best service to its customers and the best experience to its staff. Customer service and any other trades dealing with the public is the hardest occupation in my opinion. When your team is content and confident then so will your customers and their reviews. read more

Joann was amazing at handling all of our returns being the only return isle while there were many rude customers interrupting her! She handled it like a pro while providing great service! You go girl!!!! read more

Overall, hobby lobby is an incredibly polarizing mixed bag of an experience. On one hand, it has an amazing selection of excellent art and home decor options, most of which are sold for excellent prices. On the other hand, customer service quality is a huge hit or miss, and the complete lack of any Halloween selections is frustrating and head scratching; they have seven isles dedicated to fall and Thanksgiving, six dedicated to Christmas, and still have Fourth of July options available, which makes the absence of anything relating to Halloween even more odd. If the customer service could be improved and at least an aisle worth of Halloween options to select from, then I would be happy to improve my review for Hobby Lobby. read more

Katlyn was quite unpleasant. It was unclear if her register was open or not, she had helped two other customers prior to me. As soon as I approached, she wouldn't make eye contact, acknowledge me, or indicate whether or not she was open. Then as I went to set my ribbons down to check out, she slammed her checkout stand closed sign down on the counter. Really unwelcoming customer service skills. read more

Looooong lines but this is a craft and house decor heaven. They have everything you need at an extremely reasonable price. They offer everything from flowers to cake decorating to candles to frames to craft paint. Unbeatable prices. Very similar to micheals with a hint of homegoods. You can't go wrong with this place. Not to mention there's always a sale. This particular location is located in la Mesa right off the 8 freeway, in the same business plaza as Ross, walmart grocery store and navy federal credit union. Plenty of parking read more

I've heard so many good things about hobby lobby being so cheap when they have sales I went at 50% off deal and still things were expensive I don't know what people were talking about read more

I have just recently been shopping here. I went to check out the yarn. The first time it was great! Large selection, color coded, easy to find exactly what I needed for a project. Now it is horrible....whomever is ordering the yarn is not ordering near enough to complete even a scarf,!!! Die lots must be the same and now I really do not know how they expect people to buy enough of the same die lots,!! Please educated, train, or help the person ordering yarn. Check out is also a nightmare.so sad read more

Great place to shop. Always a good experience there. Always find something unique and beautiful for home decor.

Walked in at 9am to the front end manager and cashier loudly talking major smack about an employee who called in late because of a flat tire. They were making a lot of assumptions about how long it should take and both of them were like "well I can change a tire" it should take x amount of time. Not everyone can change a tire, and calling for service can take some time. I've had two employees recently call out for tires, the recent flooding has brought a lot of debris into the roadways. When I was checking out two male employees were just gabbing away like there wasn't anything else to do just standing in front of the register section lording over and ignoring customer service. Blah. I have reservations about shopping here because of their religious views being pushed on employees, company theft and smuggling of religious artifacts, and they're closed Sundays which is eternally annoying when you need supplies for your small handmade business. Plus they don't scan anything which makes the lines long and checkout take forever. I just shouldn't shop here at all. The holier than though tire changing conversation got me though. Wow. read more

I know that Hobby Lobby is owned by a Christian family. But I'm wondering whether when it comes to business the dollar is stronger than the faith. I found myself going round and round in this store business they don't have isle signs. They want to you to get lost and spend more time in the store. The more time you spend there, the more you spend. And is obvious that since cannot discriminate agaisnt non-believers in their hiring practices, some of their employees are actual a$$holes! They are also incredibly expensive! read more

OMG I can spend hours in here! I spent a total of 3 hours on this day walking aisle to aisle twice to ensure I didn't miss any sale items. This place is the best discounted wall and home décor department store. Think about arts and crafts of Michaels, fabric of Joanes, and Ross, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Living Spaces, Pier 1 Imports, all under one roof! What you won't get are kitchen items like utensils, bathroom pieces, and bathroom sheets. It's mainly home and wall décor for tiny to large houses as their items can be as tall as me! What I love about Hobby Lobby are the prices for quality items. There are always sales of at least 50% off items such as home décor, frames, flowers, etc. It rotates weekly so pay attention. Regular items can be purchased with the 40% coupon from the app. I would recommend downloading the app and do your searching and save items to your wish list to check for sales. One week, a certain home décor item I saved in my wish list was on sale for 50% which was more than using the 40% but then few days later, it went back to regular price. Checked back again the next week and it was marked down to 66%! Heck Yeah! Hobby Lobby has all types of themes such as Farm House, Ranch, Comics, Western, Coastal, Girlie, everything interior design you have in mind for your home at awesome prices. If you're throwing a party, you can find items to plan out your event or decoration your home according to the holidays. It's July and there are already October fall items and Christmas available. They capture all holidays, right now it's Independence day. For the most part, their items are organized by themes but it moves all the time. One day it'll be in one aisle and then it's cleared out the following week and in another. That's why I walk aisle to aisle twice to find the items I saved on my wish list. If you're in a hurry, you can always ask but then that would take the fun out of scavenger hung. However, I was looking for a particular window frame which this location does not have and the she recommended me to call the Chula Vista location to give the sku number. Turns out that the La Mesa location is smaller than the Chula Vista. The future Mira Mesa location will be the largest. I got 9 out of 10 items at this location and was missing that window frame. I called Chula Vista and indeed, they had it in stock and held it for me on the side for same day pick up. The return policy at Hobby Lobby is 90 days with receipt, without receipt is okay too because each item has a pricing sticker that says "Hobby Lobby" so you know it's an original item from their store. Must have the label to return. Also, an item on line may say it's "sold old" but chances are, you'll find it in store. I was bummed that an item I wanted was "sold out" according to the app but thanks to going aisle to aisle I found it at another location away from the actual theme. Again, you can always ask for customer service to take you directly there. Hobby Lobby is also pet friendly so bring your fur babies! read more

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This a cool place if you are into arts & crafts. I'm not that much, but I did need to come in to pick some lanyards and rings for my students to make key chains for father's day. I could not find them right away but a nice young lady who worked their helped me out. The bag of multi-color lanyards and rings were each $1 more than you can get them for at Walmart, but I was here already so I went for. I think they should give teachers discounts. read more

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ELENA, was the rudest employee ever, i needed help and she was laughing the whole transaction, all i needed was help and she didn't care to help at all, DO NOT shop there, they do not care to help their customers. read more

This store almost never has what I need. Which is wild, because it's huge and they have so much stuff. However, for whatever reason, they are always out of what I need and on the very rare chance you find an employee, they could not care less to tell you if they have any more of the item or if they are ever getting more in. They also aren't open on Sundays which is super annoying because that's when many people, even churchgoers, need to do errands. They also don't do any coupons or discounts which is pretty sad. Michaels and Joann's both do coupons AND military/teacher/student discounts. But, ya know, Hobby Lobby is closer and sometimes ya just gotta make do. Also, the cash registers don't seem to automatically apply the advertised discounts so you seem to have to rely on either the cashier knowing or you remembering. Seems like... not great for me. Anyway, the real reason I return to this store is Ruth at the fabric counter. Not sure if Hobby Lobby requires the fabric lady to be dead inside to be hired but if so, they lucked out. I have never seen anyone who appears to care less about anything ever in my life, never seen someone who appears so dead inside, so completely devoid of personality, in a customer service position and this is the Covid era so that's saying something. At the end of each of your painful fabric department interactions, she does always vaguely happily say "have a nice day!" So there's that. read more

It's hard to imagine a more poorly run place. 40 minutes to do a return. Why? Everything is on sale from the day one. Just put it at that price instead of playing games. read more

This review is regarding Ruth. To preface, I am not a regular to this store so I do not know where certain things are. I was looking for fabric, asked Ruth and she had the most condescending tone. She was rude and completely unprofessional. If you're a person of color this place is not a place to go. I've learned my lesson. read more