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.

I'm so grateful I discovered Ministry of Scent. Not only do they carry my favorite perfume from…read moreItaly, but their staff is genuinely kind and incredibly helpful. Michael Ryan went above and beyond to help me replace the perfume I lost after purchasing it in Italy. He even drove to the Valencia store to pick up a tester for me. That level of care and dedication is rare, and it truly meant so much. Thanks to him, I now have my wedding perfume in time for my big day. The customer service here is exceptional, and I couldn't be more thankful.

Absolutely love Ministry of Scent - I am there almost every week to smell new perfumes. Was lucky…read moreenough to have a private scent experience at the store for my birthday and had truly the best time. The staff have all been extremely friendly and helpful every time I have come in. Michael pulled so many fragrances for my husband and I to check out and we fell in love with more than we could walk away with!! On previous experiences, Emma has lined up fragrances for me to try, and on another occasion, Emily helped me choose fragrances to gift to friends. All the staff I have worked with are very knowledgable, friendly, and there to share their love of perfume. The selection is inane - I feel so lucky to live nearby and be able to stop in frequently, because there is always more to explore and smell whether it's a house I haven't tried out yet or a new release. On the weekends it's normally pretty crowded, but I always see the staff looking to help those exploring fragrances. One of my favorite spots in SF, truly. Thank you to the whole team at Ministry for making it such a special place!

I absolutely love this store and all the employees that I have interacted with... was super excited…read moreearlier this year when I discovered the larger bottles can be refilled, which is great because it's one less glass bottle for the environment and I love the service. I had a doctors appointment in the area so I went to get two of my large bottles refilled. There was a meeting going on and they were unable to fill them right away, and unfortunately, I had to be in another part of the city. The employee was so great mention that they have a courier service available both were buying and situations such as mine. As a matter of fact, my two perfume bottles made it to my home before I did today, which was a welcome treat. The scents are amazing and the candles make the very best gifts. There were even some bonus samples in my courier bag.

Beautiful store with a variety of lovely perfumes and candles. I was welcomed in and service was…read morefriendly and helpful. They let me browse and take my time smelling everything. I really liked Eau des Sens and purchased a hand cream that was beautiful wrapped.

It super Cute! It was attached to their storefront with wonderful products from France and/or…read moreinspired. Soaps, totes, candles, etc. The bakery kiosk was attached (last time I was there), it might have changed)? Tried the Pistacchio Crinkle Cookie. It was okay tasting but more pretty to look at, but that is my personal opinion. All the baked items looked great!

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"

Ei Home is FABULOUS. This is a darling gift shop with an incredible selection of wonderful items. I…read moreparticularly love their Jelly Cat selection. It is so much fun to browse and buy here. The employees are extremely kind and helpful. This is an amazing store in a beautiful neighborhood. I highly recommend visiting Ei Home!

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.

Quality products and great service. Cute little Boutique with a vast assortment of perfumes,…read morecandles, oils, incenses, etc.

We were walking down Valencia one slightly drizzly afternoon and ironically wandered into this…read moreplace! The counter person was remarkably friendly and greeted us as we walked in immediately with the most sincere "Hello!". They told us about the insenses and candles that they make in store here and. They were so passionate about everything here! We had to smell every single candle as they all smelled oh so lovely. The trinkets and intense they had here we are so quirky and lovely as well. We left the store with a handful of incenses, a painting with a frame, and a few other things for spiritual rituals. The place itself is beautifully designed like a lived in loft. I haven't even gotten to the PLANTS!!!! They have a cute selection of plants at the front of the store for you to gaze upon or even purchase. All of the plants look so happy and healthy. Overall; an added stop to anytime I am in San Fransisco for sure! Thank you!!~

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!

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.

wow, the salesperson was rude, aloof, and exceedlingly unhelpful. She did process the payment but…read moredidn't manage to get my correct email address so no receipt either.

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?