I love this place. I recently returned after a long hiatus. I love their homemade Florida water and…read morecandles. The service is really great, and pricing is very affordable. Lily dressed this beautiful candle for me. Thanks again!!!

Great candle selection and tarot variety! However their crystals are overpriced. I found the white…read morewoman at the store to be cold and judgy. Wasn't a good vibe overall at the store unfortunately. But good thing I picked up an evil eye on the way out ;)

I was looking for a candle for my niece, a mother who lost her son in Northern Idaho this year. I…read morelived near an Olfactorie, so stopped in to smell the candles. My favorite happened to be Boise, Idaho. I had one mailed to my niece. She loves the scent, too. I ordered the candle over the phone and the staff in the Oakland store were great in person and on the phone

Stopped by Olfactorie Spa recently for a massage and body scrub service and it was a pretty good…read moreexperience. The shop itself is cute and cozy with a variety of candles and products available for sale. Liz was very welcoming and friendly, despite appearing to be a bit stressed and seeming a little disorganized initially. The Swedish massage was wonderful and it was a relaxing experience, and Liz's technique was great. The body scrub was good too, although it was a new experience for me, it was interesting to use the steam tent once the body scrub was applied. Customer service was excellent. The store location is easy to find. Parking is limited, but there is a parking structure close by (about a 3 minute walk away). Overall, the massage experience was pleasant and I'd possibly return for other spa treatments in the future.

I had the most enriching fragrance-blending class experience at Scents By the Bay! The moment I…read morewalk-in, Tarah and Kiki made me feel at home. They were super friendly, highly knowledgable, & answered all my questions. Their passion & positive vibes were contagious. Being a fragrance lover who blends scents at home, I appreciated the clear, beautifully crafted guidance. The class balanced simplicity for beginners with deep educational insights. On top of that, their fragrance selection was unbelievable--literally a library of scents! They had over 700 options, from designer oils to pure essential and aromatherapy scents. As someone who's taken other classes with fairly small options, having such an eclectic, rare selection to choose from was next level. This was a perfect act of self-care after a busy weekend, and I left with new knowledge, a beautiful custom fragrance, and immense joy. This truly was a one-of-a-kind experience. Highly recommend! I love supporting local businesses and see myself being a frequent customer--probably will pop-in once or twice a month! I am excited to bring friends here for birthdays and special occasions. Already, planning to bring my husband for a date--so we can create a fragrance together! I'm just thrilled that something like this exists right here in the East Bay. This experience was a gem, and I can't wait to return again and again!

What a gem , we were eating next door and ran across this place…read more The cashier did an amazing job on explaining everything and how it works. I will be returning.

Love this candle store and how they will anoint the candles! Highly recommend! Great selection and…read morefriendly staff.

I love this place. They are so kind and knowledgeable and the products are top notch. Very happy…read morethat this is in my neighborhood, I can't wait to come back!

Nice selection of good smelling handmade soaps - I enjoy just looking around here as well as…read moreshopping. They organize their herbs and teas by intention and I find that logical and accessible. Friendly service and tasty tea, recommend coming in if you're looking for a healthy looseleaf tea blend.

Groovy shop with helpful wonderful people and magical potions. They have the far out items I need…read moreand of quality source.

As a first generation daughter, I have no clue as to the traditions for the deceased. I came here…read morethe first time with my mom after dad passed and we bought a ton of stuff to honor him. The staff is really helpful in guiding what is appropriate to buy depending on the occasion. There's no other shop like this in the area so do your best to support them. Yes, you can buy some of the generic stuff at the Asian market but if you want to send cool stuff like a mahjong set, handbag, clothes sets, etc., this is the place to go! With Ching Ming coming up, I'll be back to make the ancestors proud and well taken care of in the after life.

441 8th St Oakland, CA 94607…read more "T & T Company" is my favorite Chinese ceremony shop in Oakland Chinatown. It's open daily, 9am to 5pm. It looks closed because the windows are all boarded up, but it's open! I was there on a Saturday to look at their selection of Chinese funeral money, aka "Hell Money." While I was there a family came to buy a large order of tradition items. The shopkeeper went and did the shopping for them. She walked thru the aisles grabbing the items the customer wanted. Very good customer service. This is a cash only business, and they speak English. Located next door to Layonna Health Food Market, at Broadway x 8th St.

Vibes-What a beautiful and serine space. Smells amazing and such a welcoming atmosphere…read more Love all the explanations of the different chakras, imbalances, and which crystals can assist. The queen- was personable and so helpful. Really talked us through what we wanted from the crystals and incense. She's a true practitioner and encouraging about her craft. She offers information and services. Then in the end, she even gave us advice on a few tasty black owned spots in the area.

337 14th St Oakland, CA 94612…read more( near Webster St) "Queen Hippie Gypsy" is an oasis of positive vibes in the heart of Oakland, CA. I guess it was the warm glow of neon that caught my attention. Then the familiar scents of incense that got me to walk inside. Queen Hippie Gypsy is a small shop that offers metaphysical, spiritual, and botanica items. Wow, I haven't been in one of these shops in ages! I did buy some incense. The lady behind the counter had a detailed knowledge of everything she sold. She seemed to already know what I wanted to buy. She could tell me about every stick of incense I picked out. Lots of cool items! Things like incense, bath salts, oils, stones, and herbs. What an amazing place!

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.

I bought two birthday cards here because I like their greetings and design. Aside from greeting…read morecards, Palm + Perkins has a ton of other items that range from small gifts and home decor to overlooked kitchen utensils (like wine stoppers) and other knick knacks. Considering the small space, the store has a surprisingly large selection of items and it's all well organized. When checking out, the cashier was friendly and rang me up quickly. When I'm looking for a greeting card, gift or needing to stock up on utensils/tools for the house and kitchen, I will come back to Palm + Perkins. Just a thoughtful, gem of a store in the neighborhood.

Stopping by Palm + Perkins is like therapy (this was especially true this holiday season since we…read moredidn't see family or go anywhere). It's really like a candy store for adults - there's something amazing (and made my local makers) in every corner you look! On this most recent visit, I went a couple days after Christmas and stocked up on holiday cards and ornaments for 2021 since all their holiday items were 50% off. The entire store was also 25% off as per their end-of-year sale. They have a fantastic selection of cards, gifts, homewares, jewelry, accessories, and select clothing items. It's the perfect place to treat yourself or others. They're doing a great job limiting people in their store and have hand sanitizer available.

Modern Mouse is such a special gem in our community. I absolutely love the welcoming, neighborhood…read morevibe every time I walk in. The staff is incredibly kind and genuinely supportive of local makers. It is the perfect place to find unique gifts created by talented artists and small businesses. There is always something thoughtful, creative, and beautifully curated. If you are looking to shop local and support makers while finding the perfect gift, this is the spot

Amazing shop with great selection of local artist merch and gifts! They are a hidden gem within the…read moreSouth Shore Center, and are like an artists alley as a shop. Amazingly nice staff, and a wonderful spot to get gifts and unique local finds