Super cute stationary store in Elmwood!…read more 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!

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

Just a simple spot. Basic paints and pens. Some paper and general writing supplies along with a…read morevariety of canvases and art books! Overall, good if you know exactly what you're looking for (which most artists do).

As independent art supply stores have shut across the Bay Area over the last few years, Ink Stone…read morehas remained a paragon of affordable, convenient, intelligent retail. And it means you don't have to give your money to Blick.

Always the best spot for gifts. Megan was an absolute gem this afternoon. Wonderful energy and her…read morewrapping was such a sweet added touch. Reminded me why I keep coming back!

This delightful shop has been my yearly go-to for all things Christmas shopping. They have gifts of…read moreall kinds; gifts for the cooks, cocktail drinkers, game fanatics, adventurers/nature lovers, and spiritual/horoscope gifts! Be aware, everything is very high quality, so prepare to spend a pretty penny when checking out. The staff is always so warm and friendly and they offer gift wrapping! Truly love this shop, I could spend hours here just hunting for the perfect gift.

First time to this location - mainly because of street parking ( no lot). Hey you just need a good…read moreluck charm that I was lucky to have yesterday. Alameda store has parking lot. Started using them forever ago for their special Fillmore poster frames. Staff is really good at Pete's and they are quite knowledgeable on concert poster art which is a passion of mine. I try to use them as much as possible for other sizes now up to 24x36. I get compliments on my frames all the time. Give them a try - you will love it and the pricing is more reasonable for both precut and custom pieces than others I have used in the past.

I had an extremely uncomfortable experience at Cheap Pete's and feel compelled to share it. From…read morethe moment I walked in, I was treated differently in a way that felt dismissive and unwelcoming. The owner's tone, body language, and lack of basic courtesy made it very clear that I was not wanted as a customer. As a person of color, this experience felt racially charged. I have never felt so uncomfortable in a framing shop--or any shop, for that matter. I left without getting help and will not be returning. I hope the owner reflects on how they treat customers and understands how damaging experiences like this can be.

This is another good bookstore to spend time in browsing. I like their selection of books. I spend…read moreat least one hour browsing each time I show up and I usually purchase at least 1 book. I am on a budget when I arrive and I bring cash with me to keep me from purchasing too many books. The books are heavy to carry home. One book isn't every too heavy to carry down to BART and onto BART and then start ready on my way home.

I've been to the Shattuck Ave Pegasus a few times, but there was something about this location that…read moreI loved. I walked out with only one book, but it could have been a dozen. Maybe they get a better selection of used books from the neighborhood? Or perhaps I prefer density in my bookstores. Whatever the reason, I left there without having looked at half the store, because that would have been another half hour at least. In summary, great selections, a layout ideal for bookworms, and a friendly neighborhood vibe.

Love this store. Like the new location even if parking can be a pain. Got a new vinegar mother and…read moresome sour dough starters for a friend on my last visit.

This shop has a good selection of fermentation-related supplies, some of them hand-crafted. They…read moreare not cheap, but often not too expensive. You can also buy plastic lids for Ball mason jars here, which I could only find on Amazon before. I use variously sized mason jars a lot for fermenting and they always come with metal lids which corrode and smell awful, so it's nice to be able to buy plastic lids locally. This store also sells fermentation weights which I use in the jars. Unfortunately the "100% cotton twine" ("NORPRO" brand, "QUALITY FOR THE COOK") sold here is not 100% cotton but has some plastic in it, which is not good if you were planning to use it with food. If you light the end of some of this string on fire and blow it out, it smells like burnt plastic. "Made in China" of course. It seems fairly common for Bay Area retailers to sell items that they don't quite know the provenance of, which may just be a sign of the times. I think most consumers do not know about this easy flame test for the purity of natural fiber products. I found a "REGENCY NATURALS" "100% natural cotton" "cooking twine" product at Ace Hardware which seems slightly cleaner. The best cotton twine in my collection came from Target I think, but the cardboard spool just says "blade included" on it, I don't see a brand name. It is only 10 yards or so. Also, the "Yelp!" website seems to be hacking my computer, so everyone should be grateful that I took the risk of helping inform my community via this medium.

Despite the goofy head wear, this guy can really write in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. He even…read moremakes rubber stamps. I got one with my cartouche on it and I love it!

Finally! My name in Egyptian Hieroglyphics was the best (and most unusual) present I could…read moreimagine. The service is fast and courteous; the location is superb, the prices are reasonable, and if you ask the owner, you may get a brief introduction to this ancient language. To top all this, he knows someone who can transliterate your name in Hungarian! It doesn't get better than this...