Love love this place! Was my second time shopping with them…read moreThe candles and diffusers are so divine and what a fragrance I am very satisfied and my husband loves it too given he is so picky I will definitely keep coming back to gift friends and family

I love the candles and incense from here. There's a wide range of scents to choose from, mostly…read moreearthy and nature-based, but a few light floral scents. Candles come in a range of sizes, as do the incense (cone and stick). They have a standard set of scents that are always available, as well as seasonal and limited edition ones. There's usually a candle or incense stick burning right outside the main door so you can get a sniff and lured in by the promise of more. Prices are a bit up there, but I think it matches the quality. These aren't cheap candles and incense sticks that are overpowering and strong, and they don't burn fast. You'll get your money's worth out of them.

Vanessa and her teammate were extremely helpful! Both of them lined up a few fragrances for me as I…read morewas exploring something new outside of my standard OUD fragrances. I ended up getting the Santalum Slivers for its unique notes. At Checkout Vanessa handed me a sample of Maison Crivelli Oud Maracuja Extrait to try out sweet OUD, I literally came back in 30 mins and bought that one as well! I'm absolutely thankful for the staff and their dedication to the beautiful products in store. I can't wait to be back for more.

Ministry of Scent has an incredible selection of niche perfumes. I was overwhelmed with the…read moreoptions. It was really busy when I visited (probably because it was Valentine's Day), so I could tell the workers were feeling a bit overwhelmed. Nevertheless, I had a great time sniffing all the perfumes they had. Because it was so busy, the smell inside the store was pretty overpowering. I had to step outside quite often to sniff the perfumes I was testing. It also ended up giving me a headache. I'm sure they're not used to having so many people in the store at once, but it would be nice if they had a better air filtration system. I was hoping to purchase a few samples so I could test out some of the perfumes I was considering, but was sad to hear that they weren't doing that on the day I visited.

I went to the store to exchange my hand lotion because this time I did not like the grassy scent on…read morethe eau rose. Joanne was Amazing, she gave me an Outstanding service. She was professional and knowledgeable and kind. She explained to me why sometimes the scent does not smell the same each time. I was very pleased with the whole service and she gave me some samples to try.

Hours allege that they open at 10, came at 10, and they ask me to wait. I waited 7 minutes and the…read morestaff is still talking amongst each other and just applying makeup. Employees should be ready at opening.

I recently visited the ferry building location. The gentlemen who helped me was friendly and nice…read more He was not entirely sure of menu ingredients. I have a ton of allergies. They were also near depleted in bakery items. I purchased the everything cruffin. Croissant muffin crossover. Flaky and delicious. A bit on the heavier cream cheese side than I prefer my bagels. But delightful treat all the more. We also purchased some cookies. I was hoping to find the chocolate orange cookie and pandan cookie but only scored pandan.

We just had some massive and delightful pastries at Maison Verbena at The Ferry Building in San…read moreFrancisco! When we saw the array of pastries we were certainly intrigued, but definitely wanted to try it out when we saw the long line of people waiting for their food. We loved the croissants and the chocolate, and how fresh and flaky everything was. The prices were insane, but definitely okay to share with some friends and family

It seems San Francisco gets typecast depending on which neighborhood you go to . I have been…read morefortunate to understand the different neighborhoods across San Francisco living in more than eight different neighborhoods. One neighborhood which always gets a reputation of being stuck up is the Marina. If you ever spend enough time in the Marina this notion is false. The Marina showed true grit and resilience after the 1989 San Francisco earthquake. I seen a lot of people get loose and have some fun in the Marina especially on Chestnut street( this includes adventures with the cool Don Juan himself). There are plenty of places to enjoy some of good food and drinks. There is one place which you will see the sense of humor of the Marina and the city of San Francisco and it's called Ei Home on Chestnut street. On a Spring stroll in Marina in the San Francisco sun I landed on Chestnut street at Ei home . Inside you will find some interesting novelties for sale. They have hats and bags with different designs . You can even find a laptop sleeve and some colorful towels . They have lot of humorous novelty items. The items here are a few levels above the tourist trap gifts you will find by Fisherman's Wharf. They have everything to candles and pillows with monuments of San Francisco. Get a leg up on Christmas shopping early with random stocking stuffers year round at Ei home a homage to my home of San Francisco. They say the Marina is all stuck up you are getting fed a bunch of "lies" I visited here for decades I experienced it with my own "eyes" if you discover it more it becomes a pleasant "surprise" go to A16 where pizza gets cut with scissors and go to Little Original Joe's for the "Zucchini Fries" Go to Chestnut and find early birds eating brunch outside in the sun and also the late night "diner" or go to a bar and possibly see a former SF Giants player or a former "Forty Niner "and go to the Studio on Chestnut and pose for a photo like your a model wearing clothes made by a fashion "designer" and then go shop at Ei Home located on Chestnut between Pierce street and "Steiner"

Super cute store filled with home goods and gift ideas for everyone! We stopped by to kill time…read morebefore a dinner reservation nearby. It reminds me of Therapy but with more unique items. The staff were friendly and helpful with answering any questions. My sister ended up getting a small ring with a dangling heart charm ($40) and I found a small bow tie for my baby shiba ($20). This was perfect because I've been looking for an accessory for him!

Anisha was prompt, courteous, and most importantly, an awesome gift wrapper!…read more I forgot to take pictures, but her attention to detail was amazing! Pretty convenient too, roll up to her condo, drop off the gifts, roll wherever, roll back a few hours later and boom! wrapped to perfection. Would definitely use again!

I hate having to spend time wrapping gifts (and I'm not so good at it) so I dropped my gifts here…read more She did a wonderful job wrapping my gifts for my boyfriend. Gifts were all different shapes and sizes and she was creative about accessorizing and combining them. She even added bows for no extra cost!

This is the kind of store that I appreciate having while walking around in Pac Heights. It goes…read morewithout saying but if you love fragrances, this is the place to be. It will fulfill your fragrance cravings for scents that are bourgeois and full of depth. I couldn't help myself given my compulsion to want to smell new scents.. My love of fragrance started way back in high school when I was constantly at either Bath and Body Works or Victoria's Secret buying up all the body sprays. What made this visit to Diptyque particularly nice was their sales associate Frances. I had the pleasure of meeting Frances as I casually wandered in. Like usual, I'm picking up random lids of their famous candles and inhaling their scents. Frances approaches me and we had the nicest conversation over our mutual love of fragrance. He is one of those people that has a real passion for perfume and takes his time to explain not only the notes each fragrance has but how they can make you feel. When I explained how a specific fragrance (in this case a new one called "Lilyphea") and how it smelled like a warm hug, Frances understood completely. Unlike some other high end stores that can come off as snooty or arrogant, this store is anything but. The sales associates here in my experience have been down to earth, easy to talk to and care to build the most important thing with their clientele-- relationships. This is the kind of thing that will bring me back to a store even if it's not to buy for myself but for a gift. Thank you Frances for making an already perfect day in SF even better. I'm taking my time with my 2 samples and enjoying them during my work day.

Luxury stores can sometimes feel intimidating, but I had a lovely visit at Diptyque recently. The…read morestore is beautiful and obviously smells amazing. I love that the notes for each fragrance are so clearly listed, and I really appreciated the detail of the mirror being angled to show the illustration on the back of the bottle. Patty answered my questions about the packaging for the eau de toilette vs the eau de parfum, some specific fragrance notes I wasn't familiar with, and sent me home with a sample of my favorite scent. I would love to return!

I absolutely adore this store. I took a trip to San Francisco with a particular mission one…read moreweekend; find lots of candles, and plenty of jewelry. One of the first recommendations that was given to me was Often Wander. It is a tiny store, but the selection is amazing. There are so many candles to choose from, and so many delicious scents! They also have a wide variety of crystals, rocks, and quality hand-crafted jewelry. The store may be small, but you could still get lost! The workers are also very friendly and seek to help wherever they can. My one suggestion is that there be a bit more transparency about the "50% off candle refill" offer. There are more fees and stipulations than advertised, and I don't think that is entirely fair. But other than that, the store is lovely, and I will certainly be a regular!

This store is so aptly named. How many of us Often Wander, and as one of the more famous saying…read moregoes, "Not all those who wander are lost . . . " J.R.R. Tolkien. With that said, we wander in and found so many beautiful things in this store. The gem shaped soaps, the beautifully arranged wall of necklaces, the astrological candles, and these cool looking locks.

Malin+Goetz is one of those brands that just makes every day feel nicer. I'm obsessed with the Rum…read morehand wash and lotion, and I always come back to the Bergamot body lotion. The Strawberry and Otto candles also make my place smell so good without being too heavy and perfume-y. The Vitamin B5 hand cream is always in my bag. It works and isn't greasy. My only wish is more travel-friendly packaging, like mini pumps or flip-tops. It's also such a good gift... unless I decide to keep it.

Great find in Hayes Valley. This is the stuff they give you…read morein fancy hotels, everything in here would make a great gift for someone, like yourself. Love the packaging. Especially their new colab with Brain Dead, candles, etc infused with cannabis scent. The branding is spot on, makes you want to buy one of everything to fill your fantasy spa bathroom. I checked the 30 spf lip bomb with Yuka app, & it gets a 100% good for you rating. Today I'm testing it out, & after 5 hours my lips are still fashionably moist. I highly recommend this store- make sure to stop during your Hayes Street stroll.

Amazing pies/cobbler Nice counter guy too who gave us the tip to cook it extra…read more Also add some butter to the top of it about 1hr 20min in

Before moving to Russian Hill, I don't think I ever have had a favorite hardware store. That all…read morechanged my 1st weekend here after a big move from Miami. I had dozens of boxes, and no box cutter! My poodle and I traipsed down the hill to this delightful store. There are so many things to love about Cole Hardware - it's kind of like a Hallmark store meets Ace Hardware. I've had keys copied here AND I've bought a SF-themed deck of cards. I've bought cookie sheets AND light bulbs. I've bought Christmas lights AND cute dishtowels. The customer service here is fantastic, the people who work here are kind, you can ask questions via text, and they give back to the community in both vibes and with give-back programs to support local. Why would you shop anywhere else?