The La Mesa store dirty, gross and the Management rude!! After just moving back to San Diego I was shocked how dirty the store was. Seriously Hobby Lobby take more pride in your stores, in your Management!! read more

Love Hobby Lobby, hate the long checkout lines!! Was annoyed last time I purchased something and found out because it didn't classify as "table decor" was full price. When I turned around to enter the store to ask about it, I had a rude older lady point out because there was a tiny hole in the back it was not "table decor". I asked if she could help me return it (since she was standing there clearly free). She pointed me to the long line of people and said I could stand there to return. I think she realized she was very rude and when a new cashier opened up after 5 mins she let me move over there. Anyway, I'll still shop here but steer clear of expecting friendly customer service. read more

Love this store! It is huge and packed with so many wonderful home decor items with a strong Christian theme throughout. I love shopping for holiday decor here! They have everything you could possibly need for crafting at pretty competitive prices especially if it's on sale. They have GREAT sales... I'm sad they got rid of their 40% off coupon off one item that they used to post every week. The retail clerks are all very friendly and the store is clean and organized the only draw back is many of their items are damaged. Idk if it happens in transport to the store or while displayed but many times I find things I want to buy and I have to search through several items to find one without damage it's a shame that they're not better cared for. So lesson is carefully look over your items prior to your purchase to save you a return. read more

Hobby Lobby is my go-to place for crafts and home accents. Every time I visit the store there is something new to look at. The store is always clean and every time that I've asked an associate for assistance, they've always helped with a smile on their face. The costs are reasonable, there are always sales going on. And there's usually a 40% coupon available online. My ONLY complaint, and it's about hobby lobby in general, is that they need to update their darn cash wrap. I feel so bad for the associate that has to key punch in everything because they can't scan them. There is a large parking lot, so parking is never an issue, and it is easily accessible from the 8 freeway. The store is exactly what you expect from the Hobby Lobby brand. read more

Hobby Lobby - Fabric Stores Near Me - La Mesa, California

Let me start by saying, I love this Hobby Lobby. I've found everything I've ever wanted in there, always in stock, without the need to even ask for help. It's super affordable and tends to be better quality than all the terrible crap on Amazon, even if its all made in China. It's always tidy, everything is in place, it's HUGE, and overall I just love being in there finding supplies for various projects. That being said, employees are scarce to find help but in comparison to Michaels, they're leagues ahead. So now that that is out of the way, let me explain why this store is earning 1 star. The "Customer Service Manager" (aka CSM, as you'll hear cashiers call this unpleasant individual), is an absolutely miserable person and should retire as soon as possible. Her name is Cheryl. On the receipt of every Hobby Lobby purchase it states clear as day, "Hobby Lobby values customer satisfaction with or without the receipt." Well, guess what. I had my receipt. And I came back promptly the next day. I returned 3 items - 1 unopen, 1 open, but unused (nothing removed or used) and 1 sealed product. I explain why I would like to return everything clearly. She then very gingerly calls for Cheryl. No answer. Calls her again. "I heard you, I'm coming." in a super MISERABLE tone. Maybe answer her the first time, Cheryl. So now Cheryl arrives and her curse-starting aura has engulfed everyone within a 6 foot radius. The cashier timidly explains to her why I am returning certain products, mostly the open ones. She then must "approve" based on the reasoning. Did I get my money back? Yes. But the face and overall tone was unacceptable. Not to mention the lack of disrespect for her coworkers, its no wonder they most likely hate working with you. My SO was next in line and wanted to return paint markers. Yes, the generic brand paint markers are bad and you should stick to sharpie or other brands. Hers had QC issues with one of them exploding upon first use. I have used 100s of paint markers. It happens from time to time, usually with cheap ones. So we explain all of this to her, and she literally rolled her eyes and said, "Well I guess these all just have to EnD Up In ThE TraSh ThEn..." ........ Did you REALLY need to add that comment, Cheryl? Where the hell else are they going to go? Why does it matter to you? Do you own Hobby Lobby? Will it ruin your whole day? They're paint markers Cheryl. Paint markers. And terrible ones. All you had to do was take one and try it yourself. And clearly, corporate doesn't care enough to exclude paint markers from the return policy, so maybe go write them a letter Cheryl. I'm sure they'll get back to you promptly. Hobby Lobby is great, but be prepared to encounter the customer service manager death eater known as Cheryl, should you need to return anything. And you will be put on a stage and tried by Judge CSM Cheryl. I pray she approves your case and your soul be spared! You've been warned!!! Thanks for annoying me so much you made me take the time out of my day to write this long review, Cheryl. Have a nice day, Cheryl. Oh and uh, god bless™. read more

I am writing this review pretty late because I just opened my canvas after it was stretched about a year ago. Whomever did it did such a horrible job. I didn't really pay attention but I should've noticed when it was extremely flimsy and skinny and not thick like a stretched canvas. I hung it up on my wall and it fell down the next day and that's when I noticed that it was just masking tape and pins stretched to a cardboard. I am very upset. I should've just gone to a mom and pop shop. I'm not sure how much I paid but I know my final bill was around $300 for such a crap job. I would not suggest you get anything framed here. Support a local business. This was an awful job. read more

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This Hobby Lobby is HUGE! You will find whatever you need for arts and crafts here. I prefer Hobby Lobby over Michaels, since I feel it has more to offer. I stopped by for Christmas decor, which is currently 50% off. The aisles can be very messy and overwhelming, but they will close an aisle while they fix it up and then reopen it. This is your spot if you need fabric, home decor, floral, custom framing, or anything for your DIY projects. read more

A few days ago was my first day ever in any Hobby Lobby. I love crafts and decorating so I was really excited, but I was not impressed. I was going to get baskets, ribbon, flowers to make several gift baskets. When I first walked in, I thought I would like it, as it really it huge. Later though, I found it hard to find things and there were not staff available to ask. Also, there were a lot of tables marked with signs advertising certain sales, so I picked out a lot of items, but when I got to the register, many of them were not really on sale, which was a big pain. Also, I was really disappointed about buying baskets. Yes, they have a huge aisle of baskets, and they were advertised as 50% off, which sounded great, but when the basket originally costs $20, $10 is still too much to pay for a basket. I had wanted to browse though some other aisles, but with piles of things being stocked and lots of customers and carts, I couldn't fit through the pathway. Yes, there is a huge variety, but I did not like it there at all! read more

*sings* I'm walkin' on sunshine (whoa oh)...and don't it feel good! I'm no grinch, but my heart might have grown three sizes today as I entered Hobby Lobby in *drum roll*...San Diego! Yay us! I've actually never been to a Hobby Lobby before, but I've seen the enticing ads of wood, paint, cotton, canvas, metal, glass and silk [insert euphoric smile here]. Needless to say, visiting today was such a treat! I was surprised at how big the store was too. If you're a fan of home decor and bargain shopping this place fosters all of that goodness. They have superrrr cute stuff. From contemporary, to ultra trendy, to vintage chic, they've got it! Something for everybody is here and I really enjoyed my shopping experience. It was clean and organized. Lots of sales, and I even downloaded a 40% off coupon from the shopular app. It's like a Home Goods meets Michael's hybrid kind of store. I also fancy that they have Christian values. I'm very happy to support this business. read more

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My first visit to Hobby Lobby was at a different location I loved the merchandise the prices & best of all I experienced the best customer service then I had to return couple items & this time I ended up at this location, the manager was rude and not familiar with the sale in the store and to my surprise the merchandising was different from last one which is unexpected from a chain retailer! Based on my first experience I would rate it a perfect 5 star & hopefully upper management will correct the issue at Grossmont location. read more

I'm going to give them 5 stars across the board just for finally putting a store in San Diego. But seriously Hobby Lobby, all I asked for was that you put a store in town, within reasonable driving distance. You didn't have to actually plant it in my back yard! But I'm sure glad you did. Now whenever I need something it will be just around the corner, easy peasy. Hobby Lobby has its good points and its bad, just like any other business. I love their yarn, their paper crafting supplies, their fabric selection, and the fact that they have Crafts that the other stores don't have, which makes them uniquely interesting to me. Their prices are moderate, neither cheap nor sky high. They have sales that can be pretty good and they do put out one coupon per week. You can only use their coupon, which is pretty much always 40%, and on one item. They do not take coupons from Michael's, Joann's or Beverly's. I especially love their yarn, both in the selection and in the quality. They have such a wide variety of colors and most of them are very soft which makes them perfect for the kind of knitting and crocheting that I do. They have a pretty extensive home decorating section and floral section, though neither of those are as interesting to me personally. My home is decorated in yarn and needlecraft projects, haha! I do hope they will have some classes at this location. I enjoyed the classes that I used to take at Michaels a few years ago, especially the One Stroke Painting classes. Again, with them being so close, it would be very convenient to zip over here if they had any classes of interest to me. I'll cross my fingers! Since the store just opened I will try them out a few times before I evaluate their customer service and adjust my stars accordingly, if warranted. I know one friend who will be working here and I know she is a very friendly helpful person so I hope that will be representative of the kind of people they hire. Everyone I encountered today was wonderful. The only other thing I will mention, and it is not based on this store in particular but my experiences with the Hobby Lobbys I shop at in Arizona and other states. That is, to be a good consumer and check your receipts as you leave the store, especially if you live a distance away. I have occasionally found errors on the receipts where I did not get the discount price for something that was on sale or clearance, but that happens at Michaels and Joanns also. Within the past couple of weeks I have had to return to both Michaels and Joanns to have a price corrected because I was overcharged or did not receive the coupon discount. So just be aware and check your receipt as you're leaving the store or when you get to your car. That makes it a lot easier to go back in if there's a problem than to drive all the way home before you realize it. All that being said, Welcome to San Diego, Hobby Lobby! read more

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The store has always had what I needed at a reasonable price and the employees are always helpful

Stood in line for 40 minutes to return $12 worth of stuff. Not worth it! Should've donated it! They cannot process anything. This is the least efficient store to return things I've ever seen in my life. read more

" Very Unique Store " I went to the Hobby Lobby Store in La Mesa today and had a nice time walking around this very unique store with a wide variety of products. I was there first to purchase some Yarn for my wife. They have a large variety of Yarn products to buy. This store has everything you can think of, and a lot of items you may have never seen before. Check it out ! read more

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Where to start.... Went in to buy a frame and after I saw the prices I just laughed and walked around since I was there. Fun stuff but almost everything there you could find on Amazon for a better price. Even so, I found some blank tees and proceeded to check out. Stood there for several minutes at the one check out clerk struggling with a customer. The other clerk was strictly for returns, so I guess they need a dedicated person for all the crap people bring back. Put my stuff down and walked out of an experience that proved to me this place sucks. read more

Glad to have this store in my neck of the woods This is the place I frequent for artistic goods :) I love the huge parking lot in front of the store And the cute seasonal designs as you walk through the doors The staff members are dressed in BLUE They're easy to spot, and always willing to help you. They don't have all that Michael's has to offer But hey - you can't please every shopper Docked a star because this is not my ideal place for arts and crafts But I love coming here, it's a creative blast! read more

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Staff is always very nice and accommodating for returns. Love shopping here and the store is always clean and organized.

Good store overall but Hobby Lobby is expensive when you have to buy some art stuff. The store is nice it could be a lot more organized that it currently is. But if you want to buy art supplies I suggest going to Dollar Tree before stopping here. The quality of the products is pretty good for school projects or even just for fun! read more

They have good deals all around the store but everytime i go there's only one lane open and you stand in line for about 10 minutes, it's so annoying read more

I love this store. Employee's are friendly and the store is always full of amazing things to look at. Especially with COVID, it has been a nice escape to be able to go back and just get out of the house and enjoy all of the goodies in this store. Forever my favorite store! read more

I absolutely love this Hobby Lobby! There is usually a long line but it isn't because they do not have enough cashiers, they are just that busy. Their stockers are very knowledgeable and have always been able to help me find what ever I am looking for. I love this store! Their return policy and assistance with it is no hassle at all. I feel like I practically live here. If you look at the front of the store there is a little table where they advertise the classes available. My favorite instructor is Teresita Sherman, she does glass etching classes and wood photo transfers. Peggy is also awesome with glass painting, even if you are not an artist she makes it easy. You should try them out! Anyway, in case you couldn't tell I love this store #ILoveHobbyLobby. Don't forget to use a coupon daily for the cheapest shopping experience. You can find the 40% off coupons online. I use the "retailmenot" Phone app. Have fun creating! PS: They are closed on Sunday's! read more

Manager was extremely rude. Cashier was rude. I got overcharged for TWO items. I love hobby lobby but I'll shop somewhere that I'm charged correctly and not being treated poorly read more

This place just may make you run out of your ADHD meds in one visit.... Word to the wise... take yer Adderall or Ritalin at least 20 minutes before entering this store fo sho.... Rhinestone Tiarras, Giant Sunflowers... plastic cacti...peacock feathers... cowboy boot picture frames.... mini plastic animals, rocket ships.... Hot glue guns... bedazzle yerself.... the list goes on..... I can't get a thought straight.... this place has it all... and a friendly, super helpful staff.... Apparently items go on sale here bi-monthly, so check the website to find what's on sale, half off that is.... before you go... pretty clean store.... Hobby Lobby can no longer be a place I make fun of the name....... or ask what the hell is this place "Hobby Lobby"?...... It's the place to make all your creative dreams come true.... *Poof* read more

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I swear that whenever I walk into this store that I develop a major case of swivel head! I always find a ton of craft items that make me think...hell yes, I can do that! And then I remind myself of the other projects at home that still need to be worked on. And talk myself out of way too many projects from cake decorating to painting. The Hobby Lobby also has quite a few beautiful decorative items for the house. Wall art, small furniture, and flowers. Its like an amped up version of Michael's. This store is huge amd has plenty of parking. read more

Hobby Lobby - Patrioric stuff...love it! - Fabric Stores Near Me - La Mesa, California

If you like out of the ordinary with some shabby chic, Hobby Lobby is the place to go. I really find the most unique pieces and with pretty good prices. Especially after the holidays, the clearance is worth the drive but, get there early and swoop up the best picks. read more

I went to this store to buy some disposable pipping bags. I usually get a set of 100 which comes in a box. I was very disappointed to see they only had 4 boxes left and all the 4 boxes were opened and torn. It looked like they had less then 100 bags in all the boxes. I asked the lady who was stocking the shelves to see if she can check for unopened boxes at the back. Her answer to me was very disappointing. She basically told me to get whatever I find as she can't restock any items until the current items are sold. I then asked the cashier and she said the same thing and said if I buy this item then I cannot return it coz the box is torn. I will definitely think twice before returning to this store. read more

Wow. I came here for the first time and had a blast!! It's like Michaels on crack! Sooo huge! Was in there for maybe an hour just to check it out. Good deals when items are on sale. Currently have so many ornaments for Christmas. Lots of decor and arts and craft items! Will definitely return! read more

This is a HUGE hobby lobby. I was in the store for like 3 hours and still didn't see everything. It was Christmas decor hq, but there were some things i wish they had more of, like workers on the floor when i needed to find things. That being said, they could have been there, but in the sea of stuff, i missed them. I love that most of the store is on sale all the time, especially when its the stuff i need. The store was clean, fairly well stocked, and crowded with people. I will be coming back, but maybe when its not as crazy as it was today. Much better than the Other craft store in my 'hood. read more

Man this store has literally EVERYTHING. It's huge & you can easily get lost & side tracked. Pricing is a little on the higher side but to be able to find everything in one place for crafts is excellent. read more

I really enjoy coming to this Hobby Lobby when I need something, especially if it's furniture as they always have sales. I also love getting my seasonal decorations from this establishment. This specific Hobby Lobby location is located in a strip mall, so there is always ample parking. No matter when I go, I always find parking next to the door. I also enjoy coming to this location as it's always clean and the workers are very friendly and helpful. It's very easy to spend several isles looking at the different decor items they ave for sale. When it comes to standing in line, its not painful and they always have an ample amount of cash registers open. I have been coming to this location for over 3 years and intend on continue to shop at this location. read more

I'm not the biggest fan of Hobby Lobby after some of their public statements against certain groups were made known, but sometimes they are the only ones that have what I need for my crafting purposes. Most recently I ordered an item online that came awry - the clasp did not work properly. I brought it in to return it and the checker was not exactly friendly, but she knew what she was doing and processed the return efficiently. Being that I only went in for a return and it only took about 5 min I can't really complain - everybody has off days I guess. read more

While browsing hobby lobby for an item to complete a project, I couldn't help but notice the tense atmosphere in the store. A female employee repeatedly announced over the loudspeaker for security to rotate and monitor cameras, sounding nervous and rude. She did this 10 times in the store while I was there! They sent a suspicious individual, down the aisle I was in to observing me. I knew it wasn't a regular shopper. Feeling uncomfortable with the situation and questioning the integrity of the store's actions, I decided not to make any purchases. It's disappointing that a store claiming Christian values would resort to such tactics. If they truly followed the principles of God, his laws and commandments, they wouldn't need to be so concerned about harassing people. This is a fake Christian store. God and Jesus are not there. As I left, I noticed security personnel at the door, further confirming my decision to take my business elsewhere. read more

I love hobby lobby!!!! The product is addicting! Customer service rocks! I come here too often to be honest‍ read more

This was my first time going to a Hobby Lobby and man, what a strange experience. I'm not usually in this area, but I had a few hours to kill before an appointment so I thought I'd see if it's any better than Michael's or Joann's. I guess it depends on who you are, but it really didn't meet my needs. Pros: Huge store with a lot of random stuff you won't find at the other stores mentioned (an aisle for doll house miniatures, an aisle for model airplanes, etc.). That can be cool if you're looking for something in particular that no one else sells. Cons: They have tons of things I don't need, but do not have common things like tissue paper. What? That is something used in all kinds of crafts. There were tons of staff everywhere blocking off aisles (in the middle of the day??) like, 5-6 aisles at a time...so if you wanted something in that aisle, sucks for you. Even though there is staff everywhere, none of them will smile at you or make eye contact. Not even the cashier who rang me up. He seemed miserable and was going as slow as possible, which made all the lines take forever. When I was looking for tissue paper, I asked a staff walking by if I could ask her a quick question and she replied "No" and walked away. Who does that?! Hahah. The next staff I asked let me ask my question if they have tissue paper, but they just answered "No" also. I had to press her to keep talking just to find out whyyy they don't carry it. Apparently they consider it a "party supply" and don't carry party supplies. Interesting. More on that in a second. So are they taught in training not to talk to their customers or are they just that miserable? I'll never know. So about the lack of party supplies...whatever. That's their choice. BUT, I argue strongly that tissue paper is not just a party supply. I also argue that they could make plenty of room for a small party supply section if they cut down on the Christian Book Store they are also trying to house. Seriously. I also came today to purchase Halloween supplies but they failed miserably at this as well. It is late September and I am NOT exaggerating: they have half an aisle of Halloween stuff, but at least a 1/4 of the giant store is Christmas stuff already. Michael's and Joann's are pretty much better at everything, unless I start making doll houses. read more

I had only been in a Hobby Lobby one time prior and fell in love with some of the decor options. I was in the area and decided I needed to stop in and see what they had as I am trying to re-decorate my home a little. I walked in and it was very clean. I was looking for decorative sand and although I saw a lot of employees not one person offered any kind of assistance or even said hello. I thought that was kind of odd. I immediately found many things I wanted. I ended up selecting just a couple of items and made my way to the front of the store. I noticed a few things are priced high but for the most part it is on par with Michael's or even Home Goods for decorative items. While in the store I decided to download the app so that I could use a 40% off coupon, it was very easy to use and valid on most regular priced items. When a cashier saw lines were getting long another line was immediately opened. I will definitely be back to buy more goodies in the future. read more

I LOVE this place! The associates are very welcoming and friendly, and they have a huge selection of paper crafting and home decor items. I go to Michael's and Jo-Ann's quite often because of their coupons and paper crafting selection, but I love that Hobby Lobby has so many things that the other stores don't carry. For their paper crafting section there is a massive selection of stamps, paper, stickers (two long aisles, both sides!!), albums, craft storage, etc! You name it, they have it. I especially loved the Project Life selection that they carry; so many products that i had never seen at any other store or even online! I could spend hours here and I will definitely be back soon! read more

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I've only read about hobby lobby online and I'm glad they finally have a San Diego location! I just moved in a new apartment and I've been everywhere trying to to find household stuff. Ross, Marshalls, Home goods, you name it. This place is like a cross between Ross and home goods. They have almost everything you can think of, especially if you're into arts and crafts. They can even stretch or frame a canvas for you and reasonable prices! I highly recommend this place if you like to make stuff, if you're artsy or just want to start a new project! read more

Hobby Lobby - You can't miss it! - Fabric Stores Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Love this store. Have tons of stuff. You can spend all day here. This is the place to come and find a present for that hard to find person. read more

Hobby Lobby - Fabric Stores Near Me - La Mesa, California

Wow...I'd never been here until about a month ago. Hobby Lobby is like a mix of Michael's, Jo-Ann's, and Home Goods! I had always assumed that it was more of an old-time hobby shop (with models, remote control gliders, etc.) and was pleasantly surprised by the large amount of home and garden decor. I only bought two items so I didn't notice the manual entry of sale items. Now I look at my receipt, I see those items are listed under generic categories. I wonder if returns are a challenge? Once I read the reviews I realized this is NOT somewhere I'd want to go on the weekend! NOTE that they are closed on Sunday for their employees to worship and/or spend time with their families. Also...check their web site for a coupon that is good for 40% off one item. When I went a couple days ago I didn't need anything so I looked for a "nice person" to give my coupon to. First I picked an older lady, thinking she could be technology challenged...but she whipped out her phone. Then I chose a middle-age woman, but turns out she was an employee. Then I picked a 20-ish girl, who was thrilled! Ya just never know! read more

I am so HAPPY they opened a Hobby Lobby here in San Diego! I lived in Visalia for year and that's the first location where I've been to a Hobby Lobby at. This La Mesa location is awesome! It's near my house and other convenient stores too! So many pretty stuff to look at it! I go here mostly for baking supplies but now I live near one I can do a lot of art projects! You see so much and your mind has all these ideas whenever you see something! From baking, house decorating, painting, everything! THEY LITERALLY HAVE EVERYTHING! read more