I feel like it's a smaller Michaels versus other ones, but it has the essentials that you'd need for your crafting. It could just be that the aisles feel a little narrower, while other Michaels probably have more spacious aisles. Prices are alright, though I always recommend having a coupon in hand for whatever you are planning to buy. 40% and 50% off regular priced items are always nice to have. :) Or 25% entire purchase (including sale items). You can also bring up the coupons on your smartphones while you're waiting in checkout. I believe there is also now a rewards program, so try joining that, too. Black Friday over here isn't too bad. Just get here early. Parking is easy, since it's a large shopping center. Haven't tried framing anything here, but it might be the same price as Aaron Brothers next door, since they have the same parent company. read more

I'll start by saying i looooove michaels. So this review will be based on comparison of this one to others in the general area. This michaels is pretty large and generally well stocked. They don't always have the best supply when it comes to seasonal though. Their only flaw. They have cheap erin-condren - like planners which saves me $$$ and they are most always on sale. If you are into planning there is a great selection of washi tapes, stickers, and anything else you may need. Washi was on major sale during and right after black friday. As far as everything else goes, they have a great selection of frames and all kinds of stuff to feed your crafty soul. read more

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Bling and Bling- get me some valentines day box decorations! My daughter loves this place and I think its okay too! read more

Disappointed. The line to purchase is narrow and people are about 3" apart. Woman two people in front of my has a mask barely on her mouth and lowered it to talk to a salesperson who was about 2' away. She probably thought it wasn't a big deal because that employee and another had masks bellow their faces. I just left and saw another person leave as soon as they walked in and saw the lady with her mask down. Will have to order supplies online. read more

Michael's came through when Joann's decided to cancel my curbside pick up after 10 days of waiting. It was a quick pick up and the order was ready the same day that I ordered it! Thank you! read more

This store is usually a mess. They don't keep it as clean, neat or organized as they should. Things are all over the place. The store seems a bit dark as well. The store seems crowded, which makes it unpleasant to look for items you need. Considering the neighborhood this store is located, I would expect more. The prices are not always the greatest, so make sure to have a general idea of the expected price for different items before you purchase them here. read more

I love Michaels. It is really dangerous for me to go into this store. But it has basically everything and you can spend a lot of time roaming the isles and deciding what craft you want to do. I wish they had more scrapbooking stuff, but that's just selfish because they have a lot of scrapbooking stuff already and I am just sad that there are no independently owned scrapbook stores in my area anymore. I love that every time I come into the store, there is a sale. It is really helpful for a poor person who wants to make their house nice or do crafts to get the supplies on the cheap. read more

Ok, so Michaels is not really my thing. We went in there looking for something special for a Christmas decoration. We found what we were looking for, so I guess that is good, but it took forever to find (finally found it outside in a bin) and the store is just so cluttered. If you are a crafter, I would imagine this place is heaven. But, I am not, so it is not really my kind of place. As such, only 3 stars from me..... read more

Went in early Monday morning hoping the store would be less busy, only to stand in line behind someone who is not wearing a mask. No mask policy enforced at this store. Not at the entrance and definitely not by the cashier. Why bother posting up a "wear a mask" sign? Visit at your own risk. read more

I strolled in here about two weeks ago for some silicon as well as some mini canvases. It was pretty easy to find what we needed as the store was very organized, even in the midst of the hectic holiday season. We breezed through other aisles once we had what we intended to get, to see if we could add anything to our list for the next time! We wrapped up and waited in a semi long line for a few minutes. Tawne was our cashier and she was awesome! She was sharp, efficient, and very customer service oriented. That's not always easy to find nowadays in any customer service job, so I definitely appreciated it! read more

I had the worst experience at Michaels in Brea Mike the manager has a totally bad attitude Completely rude A year ago they sold me a tree that fell on me cut my leg and couldn't get the stand to get back straight I told him that's dangerous they did nothing about it Only to get another tree a week ago that did the same thing fell on me Then I went to take something back and they told me that I can't return things because I didn't give a receipt for the tree they never asked.Michael truly does not care at all and the corporate office proved it ...Be careful 2 check the stand that they sell on the tree It is dangerous . read more

Found what I was looking for. A gentlemen in the frame department was helpful and gave ideas on what to do and what product to use. They have so many things to chose from. Used my 40% off coupon and I'm a happy camper. Can't wait to get creative. read more

Yup, let's add to the COVID nightmare. I stopped going to this Michael's because it does not matter the time, IT IS PACKED! I now do curbside pick up. Which took about 15 minutes. I think it took long because of the amount of people going in and out- it is ridiculous how busy this Michael's gets. What are are y'all crafting? Some folks have their masks under their chin. Others take them off or put them on as they pass the entrance threshold. I just don't understand why it's such an inconvenience to keep it on just one more minute. But, the worst I saw was an employee walking in without a mask; not even in her hand. Tsk, tsk. But hey, she was walking fast so maybe that helps? Or could it be that employees are immune? Hmmm... Well, among all the things to ponder, one is not the fact that you should probably avoid going in. read more

I loved the selection available at this location but sadly the elderly woman I encountered at the framing depot (whilst picking up an online order) was pretty rude, not welcoming or warm which kind of put a damper on the experience. Customer service needs great improvement on her part. The young lady that rang me up afterwards at least had a better attitude. read more

Don't use their curbside pick up! I sat in my car for 35 minutes and not one person came out to me. I called them to see what was going on and I was put on hold. While on hold, I walked into the store to get my stuff. I had to tell 3 people the situation before someone was able to get my 3 picture frames. Not one salesperson apologized for my inconvenience! Won't be visiting this Michael's any more. read more

Maximilio was the most ridiculous customer service representative I've ever spoken to at this location. Incase I might have missed his name and spelled it I properly he is averaged height man, with a nose ring and an industrial bar on his right ear. His aggression was ridiculous and off putting and I hope management handles the situation correctly never going to be helped by him again! read more

While selection and products are great, the employees come off consistently rude. No smiles, no offer to help. It's bizarre. I've noticed it several times. The first time I thought, 'Well jeez maybe someone just died' - that's the climate in this place! It feels like they're all depressed and annoyed. And it's every time. I don't know why the Michael's employees have to come off so snobby and angsty. It's a craft store. Give friendliness a try. read more

DEFINITELY NOT A-OK....not even 'meh'! Please read the 1-, 2-, and 3- star reviews that complain about the slow, unsmiling, disinterested service here, because they are spot on. Spent WAY longer than I wanted to on this fine Sunday afternoon (around 2pm- 2:30pm) trying to find my items. The entire time I was there, I saw only two employees in the entire store; however, both were working checkout. This meant NO ONE left to tell a customer where things were stocked. Why were there no floor personnel at all? If there were any, where were they hiding? After searching for about 15 minutes without success for something I was sure they'd have, I waited quietly at the side of a cash register for a break (in between customers) to ask the checkout employee my question. What I got were wrong directions to what I wanted (I eventually located it in a different aisle, by sheer luck). In defense of the employees there, it seemed they were stressed out and completely overwhelmed with the number of people to take care of. This is a management problem, not an employee issue. It's time to get some more help on that floor. This could be a great store, but I can't give it 3 stars ("A-OK") because it is definitely NOT A-OK. It doesn't even deserve 2 stars ("Meh. I've experienced better"). It gets 1 star ("Eek! Methinks not.") This store is BROKEN. NOTE: While I was wandering around failing to find any help, another customer was audibly complaining about the exact same issue - not being able to get some help. In my opinion, the person was spot on with their gripe, because I had the identical issue. When you have random customers complaining out loud about your store to other customers who agree, you've got problems. read more

Very spacious and well organized store with excellent lighting and spacious aisles. Great finds on sale items with great customer service. Every time I shop at this store, I would have a sales associate come up and ask if I needed help. Love the layout and overall feel of the store. I found so many great items to display at my wedding! Take advantage of their in store coupons! I bought reception candles for 40% off with coupon! After doing some major comparing shopping, it's cheaper to shop at Michael's if you use their coupons. Only downfall is you can't use more than one coupon per visit. This explains why I go here everyday until I stock up on all my reception decor! read more

This Michaels, like many, are somewhat messy from all of us patrons aggressively shopping the daily and weekly deals. lol My son loves this place for the fun, inexpensive toys or crafts they can play with. Awesome frame selection and great customer service. They are always so helpful. Tip: If you ever go to this store and pay retail...you need a lesson in coupons, online promos or get a smart phone. Ask you local Michaels Rep. ;) Enjoy! Thanks for being great Mike. And, by the way, who is Michaels anyway? Anyone? Anyone? read more

I can't believe I have never been to this location before! I'm always going to Walmart in the same shopping center and never thought twice to come here until now! I love how open and wide this store is, the one in Orange is extremely tight and narrow which makes it hard to get around and find what your looking for without bumping into rude people in the aisles! It's extremely open and free flowing without a ton of crap in the middle of the walkways which is annoying and hard to get around without getting frustrating! I drooled over their bling selection for a while which is normal for me and even got help when I was looking for a HK garden banner since idiots in my complex like to tear holes through her face -_- She directed me straight to it and we didn't have to wait an eternity in line, usually at the Yorba Linda location in Savi Ranch their always understaffed and trying to call for back up but takes forever! I'm definitely coming back to this location when its time for more bling! ^__^ read more

OK, I would not normally think of reviewing a chain store like Michaels as I doubt store employees care about yelp and corporate offices are too congested to read any reviews. That being said, I have to give kudos to the Customer Service at the Brea store. I went in looking for shadow boxes for a class event, and found some perfect ones on sale. I needed 16 boxes, and after looking around for 1 minute, I was approached by a sales rep who offered assistance. She proceeded to search on the higher shelves and back office to come up with 12. I thought it was still a great score. As I started toward the register, the rep insisted she and another will bring them up front for me. When we arrived, she proceeded to call surrounding stores to check their inventory without me even asking. She asked me if I wanted some sent over from another store, or if she should have them held for me. Maybe I don't expect great customer service at large chain stores anymore, but my experience at this one was a pleasant surprise! read more

My daughter and I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Steve in the custom framing department yesterday. We pretty much knew what we wanted but he helped us to make the most economical decisions and we walked away with beautifully cut mats for daughter's vintage prints as well as wonderful frames at a great price. Steve was pleasant, courteous, VERY knowledgeable and professional... Our new go-to for custom framing will be the Brea store from here on out, thanks to Steve!! Our experience was awesome!! read more

I have had great service at Michael's on Imperial in Brea for years. The framing department staff is professional and very helpful. I am regularly impressed with how the cashiers keep track of prices and coupons! They always have some way of making my purchase a good value. Thank you! read more

This is a nice clean large michaels. Close to the temp job and a great place to spend lunch time at. Haha! Employes are friendly and everything seems to be well organized and stocked ... read more

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Just about always have what I'm looking for. I usually don't buy anything without their weekly 40% off coupon. You do have to use it wisely and know your product and it's average selling price. I've found some merchandise that's actually cheaper or a tad more expensive at Target than with the coupon. Yea, employees never seem too happy here, but I did see one take the time to assist a young boy and his model kit passion. That's cool. read more

I had a great experience at this location!! Store was clean with a huge variety. The employees are so helpful, patient, and polite. The young lady who rang me up her name was Kat and she made this experience even better!! I will definitely be back to this store.. read more

They had the supplies I needed but customer satisfaction they did not. Due to an accident that occurred I haven't seen the proper actions taken read more

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Love this place. I've been bringing my kids here for years. If your looking for unique craft items or flower pieces this is the best place to go. My kids have school projects about once a month. They tend to be such a drag and seem like they always become the parents problem. Micheals does make it so easy to get them done. My daughters love to pick out the pieces and coardboard to make the projects complete. My son has done every science project in elementary school with the pieces bought from this store. The staff is always very helpful and kind with the kids. They seem to always want to help out and make sure that we get the right items needs to complete there project. I really like it because when they are bored its a fun place to just come to and find a really fun project to work on at home. read more

Went to this store a half hour before closing with my husband and son. The store looked like it was closed already because the entry was full of the racks from outside blocking the left entrance to the store. We were looking for items for a school project. I only saw 2 people working in the front of the store. My son needed to use the restroom after looking around for 10 minutes, so we went to find the restroom. It was blocked off by some racks rolled in front of the hallway. I asked one employee if the restrooms were closed. She said yes, they were closed. Then I saw the other employee who seemed to be a supervisor and asked if the restrooms were closed because they were closing soon (in 20 minutes). She said the restrooms are closed and did not answer my question. So I asked again if the restrooms were closed because of them closing soon... she rudely said that's part of the reason. I said my son needs to use the restroom really bad. She ignored me and continued opening boxes or whatever she was doing. So I tossed what I was going to buy in a basket of product and we left. I won't go back to that location. read more

Oh my gosh I love this store. Always well stocked. Always clean. They have such great deals and there are always coupons online. The staff is amazing. They do whatever they can to get you the best deal with the best discount. I also got some posters and pictures framed here. The staff working in the framing department are fantastic. They are so helpful and nice. You should go! read more

I've come here a few times before and yes that guy (I forgot his name) is rude as heck. Sounds bored and sounds like he doesn't like his job. I decided on writing this review today because of what I experienced today. I've always came here in the past to get essentials for crafts, cute stuff for my bathroom, yada yada. They always have what I need and have great sales sometimes and coupons. The associates are a hit or miss. Some are very friendly and some are veeeery rude. So today I came in to get stuff for my bathroom. I saw an older woman who worked there going in and out of the aisles who looked mad. Looked like she was getting peoples' online orders and said something in the speaker set she had complaining on how many online orders there were and that she needed help. I was like "yikes!" Once I get to the checkout, that same lady was working the register. I was like "Awww crap". I get to her register and she didn't even say hello. She just started scanning. I had a 100 dollar bill on me to pay. I didn't catch her name but she was so rude. She acted like it was a problem I gave her the 100. She was older, had glasses, and curly hair. She takes my 100 and put it in that machine that checks to see if it's real or not. She had another lady come to try to help her. She tells the other lady "I've tried 4 times and it's not going!" The lady tried again and it wasn't working. I saw there was glue or something on the bill btw hence why it wasn't working. So the lady gave me the 100 back and asked if I had another form of payment. I said no that's all I had. The older woman comes out behind the register, reaches in my cart, and starts taking the stuff out without telling me what she was doing. I was like "huh?" and I was standing there confused. She was like "We'll hold it for you until the store closes today". I was like "okay, thanks". I ended up going to Walmart to break the 100 and they accepted it no problem. I went back to that Michaels to pay for my stuff and a very kind gentleman helped me. I love Michaels however this location has some....interesting people working there. Some not so very friendly. Idk if I'm ever coming back to this one after that lady. read more

I have gone to this Michael's quite a few times. It's on the way to the freeway so it's in a pretty good location. I don't really purchase anything at these stores except scrapbooking materials such as paper and stickers. They have a nice selection of stickers which is always great...on my past few visit's i've spent around $40-50 each trip. Not bad...but it's a little sad when you think you find great priced stickers but find that other people just put them under the wrong price tag. This store has a decent selection of stuff...and their cashiers are pretty quick and knowledgeable. read more

I've been here a number of times, and it's an "ok" store. I generally know what I want / need and where to find it. Comparing it to other Michael's and similar craft stores, they seem to be a little more disorganized, and its commonplace to find items in wrong bins, or mis-priced items (happened to me today actually - purchased a frame labeled $9.99 only to find out at the register that it was $11.99. I explained the incorrect price to the cashier who started looking around for help, then looked at me and said, "i dont know, sorry.") I'll probably keep coming here for my scrapbooking supplies, but I've learned to expect the unexpected here, lol. read more

Been feelin' creative lately, so stopped by the best place for basically every craft product you'll need. This one is not as big as other Michaels I've been to (Burbank), but they still have mostly everything. It's just a little crowded. But every time I've been here the workers are so nice and ask to make sure I'm finding what I need. I never go to Michaels without coupons. Especially love when those 50% off ones show up. Saving money just makes everything better. Check their advertisements or download their app for coupons. They also take some JoAnns coupons as well. read more

Horrible customer service. 30 minutes too early to use a 20% off your entire purchase coupon. They lost a huge sale by not honoring this for me for only being half hour too early for the start time of the coupon. After spending over an hour shopping in their store I get in line to pay and so I look their coupons up online and asked to use it only to be told it's not possible. I asked for a manager to override it and they said "we'll scan it but if it doesn't work, I can't use it". BULL. That's never true. So she tells me I can come back but they can't hold my items. LOL. I'll just go to Hobby Lobby. What a waste of time!!!!! read more

I love Michael's craft stores, but this particular location seems to be my least favorite. Everything is always so disorganized or not stocked, which is frustrating when you want to have the most options (particularly with cross stitching or what not). I have been to other Michael's stores and I was impressed by how many different selections they had. It also seems that they have very fresh employees there, so if you go in just try to answer your own questions! They are all very sweet, though. read more

I like this Michaels in the Brea area, it is nice and clean, well lit and stocked with plenty of items for lots of different projects. I came here with my fiance to look for some items for our wedding reception, and was surprised to find everything we needed in one place. The staff was friendly the bathrooms were clean the store again is well lit and they even have an area where they have some classes for the little kids, arts and crafts. All in all it is a nice store definitely coming back read more

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Thank you to Jessica! She was very down to earth and kind, and also helped me with my purchase! Every experience I've had here with all the cashiers was always wonderful Got a great deal on my art supplies, so excited to use them! read more

Poor poor service at checkout. Two checkers and a line of 9 in front of me and 5 behind at 9:52 in the morning on a Friday. Seriously been standing here more than 10 minutes. Long enough I'm getting pissed. Same when I was here on Wednesday this week-except they have added one additional checker. Not blaming the checkers but management needs the flogged. Grrrrrrrrr. (Out now-my receipt says 9:58am. COME ON GUYS) should have taken a picture. read more