I stop by here whenever I'm in the area. Great little gift shop with lots of interesting cards and gifts. Friendly staff.

This seemed liked a cute interesting shop to stop by, and recently it came up on social media again. Unfortunately, it seems like the owner takes a big dislike towards her shop gaining more attention publicly over the squishy toys she sells. She had a short and cold attitude towards those lining up to go into her store (Even though they had driven from over an hour away) and has been hiding products and picking and choosing who she wants to sell to. She has distinctly been hiding the schyllings needoh products and prohibiting her workers from selling to anyone she doesn't approve of, automatically assuming you are a reseller without proof, or she is interrogating you personally to see if she is willing to sell you the stress toy. If she doesn't already know you, she just gives cold customer service. It comes off very discriminating. It's very sad and disheartening that in order to get a toy for your children or for yourself to destress, she causes so much stress. We asked for one of the holiday Needohs and she said there were none. Just for us to see people walk out after us with the same items we had just asked for... So much for supporting a small business and enjoying hobbies with our children and families. read more

Finally got a chance to stop by this shop. I was looking for a $10 gift (to add on to something I already have). The salesperson was responsive and respectful to my budget and was giving me ideas on what I can get. I settled for the cute butterfly mug-I would have gone over budget if needed, there were so many cute items! read more

Jenny K - Got this cute mug for $9.99! - Jewelry Near Me - El Cerrito, California

This store deserves two stars for the products, not the service. The woman who runs this store has a weird attitude. She doesn't have very good people skills and she will rudely tell you about the sales she's having on the way in and out of the store. As someone who has been in retail for most of my life and as a middle aged woman, I would say I would be her ideal customer. But because of her demeanor and tone all I wanted to do was run. This woman should be in a different line of work. Maybe something that makes her happy, not scare away customers. read more

What a cute place! Just a quick toy store search and Jenny K's popped right up! Trying to shop local for our niece's birthday gift! Found some really great things that I know she'll love! Definitely be back! read more

My go-to spot for gifts for friends and family. Sometimes it's an eco friendly kitchen ware and others it's home spa gifts. There's always unique items (big and small) and the birthday and Christmas wish lists have made it especially easy for out of town friends/family to find a great gift locally. You can tell Jenny takes a lot of time in curating the items she sells and listening to what customers are interested in. One visit I asked about Origami paper (which she didn't have initially) and the next trip there were a few options! The magic of Jenny K. The neighboring coffee and bagel shop are an added bonus. Shopping while you wait for sustenance. read more

I always find wonderful and interesting gifts for any occasion! Baby toys and books, jewelry, kitchen gadgets and cookbooks, kids puzzles and games, garden art and tools and so much more. Ever changing socks and scarves, and lots of unique gifts. If you haven't checked out Jenny K's on Stockton street in El Cerrito, you are missing out! read more

A week ago, I didn't even know Jenny K existed and now it's my new favorite place. I discovered it because I was craving Amish popcorn and happily, this store carries it. It took me awhile to get here, but I had so much fun exploring. The store is filled with all kinds of colorful treasures and the prices are very reasonable. I even got 15% off, as a special holiday promo. Also, everyone who works here is super kind and friendly. Hurray! read more

My absolute "go to" shop for fun, unique cards and gifts. Easy street parking . Her store is a neighborhood treasure.

I shop online from Oxnard. Jen really knows her vendors and where her products come from.Her explanations of those products are fun to watch online Friday nights. I think she's got a wide variety of merchandise to choose from . Her prices are spot on I urge you to check out JennyK. Patty read more

I love Jenny K! What a delightful shop. The merchandise they offer is selected so thoughtfully, I always know I can go there to grab something cute for Valentine's Day, stocking stuffers, or whatever, and Jen will have already done most of the work for me! The staff is friendly, and the shop and its neighbor, the Well Grounded cafe, are a lovely community hub. read more

Jenny always delivers Great gifts, wide selection, i love supporting a local woman owned business and they gift wrap! read more

I recently discovered this small business while walking around in El Cerrito. They have a great selection of unique items, perfect for a birthday or special occasion. I picked up a beautiful scarf in blue tones for a friend, who simply raved about it. The staff was very friendly and I was in and out in a jiffy! I know I will be a regular customer at this cute shop! read more

one of my fave stores in El Cerrito :) Jenny K has great gifts-- unique & inexpensive. love her jewelry (Carmella Rose!), good selection of kids stuff. I am not a candle/soap person, but what she has is lovely. great cards. lots of holiday merch for Easter, Halloween, X-mas, etc. the owner, Jenny (duh) is friendly & accommodating- she will help you find that item you have been searching for. She is really involved in the community. Support Local Businesses!!!! read more

Maybe I'll try again. I guess you have to be a regular or a family member or friend in order to get the right kind of treatment here. One lady came up to me with a Christmas stocking and said that I would get a deal if I filled it up. I said I wasn't looking for a lot of stuff, only perhaps one thing as a gift. I looked around some more, enjoying some of the high-quality bags and interesting scarves, etc., making my way all around the circle. When I passed the checkout desk, the woman behind the counter thrust a Christmas stocking at me and repeated the mantra. I didn't know what to say because it such a small shop. I can see in a large store or department store where there are a lot of customers and a lot of staff members, that it's hard to coordinate. But in this case, they are so busy talking to friends and family that they have no idea they have just baraged me twice in this tiny store. Then the original woman who spoke with me with the first Christmas stocking, was straightening some woolen items, perhaps scarves. She apologized, said, sorry if I'm in your way. I sent thanks anyhow. You have a nice store. She did not respond, so I said it again, and added, perhaps you are the owner? She said no, pointing to the woman at the register, she is the owner. I said, well thanks anyway. Maybe they should care about people who are going in to the store for the first time who they don't know, as much as people they do know. Because we have interest, do think the store is quite nice, and would appreciate some minor response or recognition on a human level. read more

BE SURE AND CHECK IN ON YELP BEFORE YOU BUY ANYTHING. You might just get a coupon! Anyway Jenny is awesome and her shop is so cute. It's the only place in town to get these awesome funky bags made by Leaders in Leather. Her taste in earrings is exemplary as well. read more

Jenny K is more than just a shop owner - she's the center of a great community. It gives me a surge of joy to buy birthday presents here, rather than online. Supporting local business, getting to chat with a cool lady, and then popping next door for a mug o' coffee: Win. My kids even know to head here to get me my birthday socks. And I mean, if you are a sock-obsessed weirdo like I am -- and why wouldn't you be? -- that's pretty great. read more

I schlepped all the way from Danville to El Cerrito on Friday just to get my "hair did". Since I was a bit early, I was finally able to walk across the street and check out this little gem of a store where my step-mom gets her bath stuff. Walking in, I was impressed at what they were able to do with such a small space. Not only is there bath stuff, there are candles, jewelry, toys and kids shoes, greeting cards, purses and misc. other tchotchke's. During my brief time looking around, I was able to find a birthday present for both a friend and my 5-year-old God-daughter. Is this the BEST gift type store I have been to, no. Is this a GREAT local mom and pop type gift shop that deserves some local business-ABSOLUTELY. read more

The gifts, the scarfs, the jewelry, the soap, I mean every thing there is just amazing! Jenny has a unique and selective taste and of you go there you will find many things to like! I love the bags I see there and I have bought quite a few. Just love Jenny K read more

Jenny K is an easy stroll from my home in El Cerrito and yet its Light Years away from all of the construction in our neighborhood. (We're behind the soon-to-be-completed high school.) One of my early purchases at Jenny K was a wonderful ceramic windchime, a real lifesaver as the old high school was being demolished. Even now, I can hear the gentle tinkle of the bells as they sway in the breeze outside of my studio. Ahhhh! Jen is active in the community, ever serene *and* has wonderful merchandise. Pop on by when you are in town...needless to say, you'll enjoy your peaceful stay at the store, and just might find that special gift for someone you love. read more

This is one of my favouritest gift-y stores in the Bay Area. I work right by here, but even if I change jobs in the future, it would be worth making the trip to El Cerrito to find great gifts at Jenny K. Unlike a lot of gift-y stores I've been to in Berkeley, Jenny K's selection is always changing, is reasonably priced, and offers perfect gifts for the women in my life that are impossible to shop for (my mom, sister-in-law, friends, etc.). Another reason to shop here: the owner Jen is very environmentally conscious - take it from me; I work for the City's environmental program. The store is a certified Green Business (greenbiz.ca.gov), she supports the City's environmental events like Earth Day, and she offers a lot of green gifts -- Fire & Light recycled glassware (www.fireandlight.com) and fashionable reusable shopping bags. read more

What a great spot! Reminded me of my old neighborhood shops in NYC, but with a west coast smile. I'll be back. Grab a cup of delicious coffee next door at Well Grounded! read more

I have been to Jenny K a few times over the years because I sometimes stop by the coffee shop right next door and then I stroll over. There is a really good selection of interesting items and everything is pretty fairly priced. A few years back I stopped in a couple weeks before Christmas and managed to pick up some really nice gifts for a few people on my list, as well a as a very nice ceramic Asian style tea pot for myself that I still use regularly - when guests see it they always comment on what nice tea pot it is. The selection of items in the shop seems to update pretty regularly, and as others have said, Jenn is very active in the community. I was at a fundraiser dance for a friend's son's school a few weekends ago and I saw that there were donated items from Jenny K (and from Well Grounded Tea & Coffee right next door) offered as auction items. If you are in the area, definitely stop by for a look. read more

I really love their selection and it's pretty low key- but the service needs some work. Just stopped in and the young lady started wrapping presents for the couple ahead of me who, noticing a line of people waiting, said they'd get coffee so she could take her time with that.... They leave, and she Keeps wrapping, oblivious to us being there. She looks up: "oh were you waiting?" Uhhhh- duh ( I hope this is not my local school system at work) Just let me finish this. Keeps wrapping. Woman behind me says "do you think you could check us out and go back to that?" She says well they went for coffee. I say "yes, because they noticed the line and we're really nice." She checks us out- tries to check some of my stuff out twice. The whole time the nice couple getting coffee's signed CC info is still on the counter. For the prices, which run a little high, they could buy her a vowel I think..... read more

I placed an order and immediately cancelled it. Jen said they would refund the $39.99 charge to my card. When I got my credit card statement a month later, the charge was there, but not the credit. I contacted Jen. She claimed it was "the processor's fault". She finally issued the credit, but refused to offer anything for my inconvenience. Very poor attitude. read more

Support our local stores this holiday season! Jenny K is a one-stop shop for all of your gifts. They have everything from jewlery to bags to tea pots to hand made hats and soaps. And the selection of kids toys is extremely thoughtful- Plan Toys, TruKids Sunscreen...you can tell Jenny cares about the little ones too. Thirsty or hungry? Stop by their cafe next door for a fab-u-lous panini and a tasty latte. Bring your kids! read more

Whenever time allows, on a lazy Saturday I drive up Stockton Avenue, to stop at Jenny K. This year, she saved our Christmas with her varied gifts and toys; a pretty shawl, hair clips for girls, and trains for my small boys. But honestly? My favorite thing about this little store is this: when I'm done buying gifts, I've got cash left for more. That's when I get to take a second, selfish stroll around, as pretty glass things, jewelry, and fancy soaps abound. Even better: now the shop and cafe are combined I snack on Kevin's bocadillo sandwiches, divine! Espresso drinks well-made and tasty, what else can I say but "thanks for making El Cerrito nicer, Jenny K!" (Full disclosure: I knew Jen and Kevin before I shopped at their businesses, but have gone back whether they are there or not. And the bocadillos are hella tasty.) read more

Loving that I was able to place an order have it shipped the same day and received a few days later. These days it seems as though shipping seems to be taking a long time from other companies but my item was received extremely promptly. Which is vital during the holidays. Wish I was local to support more often but I've always loved Jenny K! read more

This is a small but lovingly curated gift shop, with nice-quality but reasonably priced items. Perfect place to buy a present for a dear friend. Every gift I've bought there - jewelry, scarves, hand cream, soaps - has been adored. Service is good, with free gift wrapping. Convenient hours for those urgent last-minute purchases. My only disappointment is in the kids' toys/crafts selection; I never seem to find anything good at a decent price, but maybe I just don't know what kids like these days? read more

This place is a cute gift shop for women and kids. There is a resident small dog who greets you at the door. You will fund lots of local jewelry and gifts as well as stuff from mainstream. They used to have cute little gift bags, but no longer. read more

On a hunt for a new soap dish last week, I came to Jenny K. It was the first time I'd been in since she moved to the new location a couple of doors west. The store is much larger than the old one, the layout more open. Jenny joked that now she can fit more than one customer in the store at a time. Her merchandise has expanded and much of it is locally, or at least artisan, made. She had several recycled glass soap dishes in different colors from Arcata. One would have been a pretty good fit, so I filed it away in my mind in case I couldn't find a ceramic one. She has an attractive assortment of fabric handbags and several enticing jewelry rolls for travel, not to mention the French bath products I am fond of. I didn't notice all the interesting merchandise she had because I tend to focus narrowly when I'm on a hunt, but what I noticed looked really good. read more

I have popped into this place for a last minute gift purchases and never have I been disappointed. I love the idea of this area of El Cerrito becoming a neighborhood full of little boutiques and coffee shops and I love that Jenny K's is one of the first to encourage this awesome neighborhood transition. My favorite section is the jewelry counter. I have been the lucky recipient of many pieces from here and I love them all. Cards, candles, earrings, and more...jenny's has it. Take a slight detour from the hustle and bustle of Solono Ave. and take time to meet and greet Jenny K. You won't regret it read more

a GREAT local little gift store. they have really great cards. the owner is super nice and they also own the coffee shop next door which has the BEST COFFEE IN THE WORLD. you can find their little son taking a nap in his car seat in the afternoons... so cute! she has a lot of wooden toys for kids and a lot of great jewelry too! read more

I really like that they have a great selection of items in the store from everything to Kitchen, Jewelry, Great kids toys, DIY gifts, purses, Great "El Cerrito City" souvenir items, I really like it and it's nice because it's near a great coffee shop and in a cute neighborhood. SO that being said.. I felt a little discriminated against when I recently went there. Im not sure why I was treated in such a way.. you should never assume after a customer buys something that just because they have a question (which happened to be on an additional purchase) that what I just bought I want to "return" OMG! How demeaning! Why would that even come out of a person's mouth!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will think twice about going there again.. thats just not how I would treat someone and how I would want my kids to be treated. I would "Always" remember that experience and the person who said that. read more

Such a great assortment of gifts! I love their jewelry selection and many awesome kids' gifts! Grab a coffee next door at Well Grounded before you shop. Same owners for both places and they are super friendly!! read more

This is my latest review of Jenny K. Jenny is extremely knowledgeable helpful, especially for us clueless husbands who have no idea what to buy their wifes for that special occasion. I don't know how many times Jenny has "saved" me. My wife shops there, and this gives Jenny great gift ideas for me. As a bonus, Jenny K is attached via an open interior door to Well Grounded (husband and wife team for both places). This is a place for a great cup of dark, rich coffee and delicious sandwich. Small tables outside on the sidewalk, very much like in Europe. The staff is very nice and very helpful. Great place for a snack/lunch and some gift shopping. Doesn't get any better than this. read more

Jenny K is my son's favorite store. He loves the new space and larger selection. It's a great place to pick up birthday presents for kids and girlfriends. They have a wonderful jewlery selection - beautiful and unique. All the toys are good quality, within a variety of price ranges. The store has a good selection without being too overwhelming. Jenny K does a great job in choosing interesting and high quality items for her store. read more

Jenny K. is one of my favorite places to shop for fun and functional bags, jewelry, scarves, and unique gifts. If she doesn't have it in the store, Jen always helps me with ordering it or finding a suitable alternative. I love Jenny K.! read more

Great selection of gifts, jewelry, toys and local goods (wine, soap, etc). Super friendly owners who are very involved in the community and make an effort to have a wide variety of products. The baby and kid section is awesome, looking forward to more purchases in the future as our little one grows. In an effort to shop more locally, shops like Jenny K make it easy! read more

If you are looking for a beautiful gift for someone special, this is the place to go!! They have some fun kids stuff too!