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Pamana Plantas

4.9 (80 reviews)
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Trina H.

Filipino inspired tea party for my niece's baby shower held at Panama Plantas. Dom, the owner, shows her love for hosting and plants. The tablescape was beautiful as we dined off banana leaves, drank out of colorful tea cups, and were surrounded by lush greenery. The sandwiches, scones, bibingka bites were all tasty. We had a wide selection of teas to choose from including gulaman tea which tasted like boba. We shopped for plants, coasters, and tea afterwards. We all had an amazing time, and I would definitely recommend this place for your next event!

Courtney Y.

I stumbled upon Pamana Plantas during an afternoon walk down Solano Ave. Such a lovely plant shop and a warm vibe. The owner, Dom is incredible. She is very personable and friendly. I was so happy my friend chose this location for her bridal shower! The Kamayan Tea Party included pastries from AAPI and woman owned bakeries. Everything was absolutely delicious. I loved the apple cinnamon scones, cream and lemon curd. The desserts were delicious as well and not overly sweet. The tea selection included unique flavors like cardamom rose, mango sticky rice, cucumber melon. I liked that the teas were different flavors I haven't tried before (and I drink a lot of tea). The decor was also very unique. I loved the use of banana leaves in the table scape.

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Maya V.

Bought a sage bundle and some stickers as gifts for some friends. The price is on the higher end, but it's comparable to other stores in the area and in other similar areas such as Piedmont/College. Dom, the owner, is very eager to help, and I love the curation of goods her store offers, from stationary to plants to books! Something that struck me about her store was the area she has dedicated to her uncle--we had a short conversation about her uncle and how he influences and inspires her in her current work. Dom's intention shines in the way she carries herself, serves her customers, and in the goods she chooses to sell. I'm not much of a plant mother myself, but in the future, this is the first place I'll pick to buy plants for my loved ones! Bonus--she has adorable bunnies in the store that customers may pet and play with! (":

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Viclaire S.

If you are fond of everything plants, this quaint plant shop is one to go visit. There are endless plants to admire and chose from (take those green babies home!) and meet Dom....she's so nice...PLANT VIBES!!! We walked in on a Saturday later after and a tea event ran over. It did not stop us from checking things out. While you're inside, look up! You'll see plants hanging that will just make you smie I took home a couple of plant babies and coasters!! They are the absolute best additions to my office. I don't have a green thumb, but my bestie is definitely a Plant Mom and picking out "beginner" plants was easy here. Thank you, Dom, for your kindness and patience. Easy to find and plenty of street parking. Check out the surrounding stores. It's all about supporting local and small businesses.

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Cat N.

We went for the tea party at Pamana Plantas. We had a nice time. The lady that runs the shop, Dom is really sweet. The selection of plants they have is amazing and cute little trinkets. We love that the bunny Rica is available for scratching. We had a little bit of disappointment with the tea party though because it's advertise as a Filipino tea party, but really it didn't have that much Filipino food. There was a Ube pudding cheesecake type dessert which was phenomenal and maybe the cream puff was Filipino because it had coconut in it I'm not sure but I just was hoping we're expecting to have like Filipino food, not cream cheese and cucumber sandwich sandwiches or chicken salad sandwich. I wanted an authentic Filipino food experience so that was a disappointment and also they didn't have Filipino drinks, which I thought would've been nice. Not even a Filipino tea just Eleanor Tea (earl grey) and some random tea leaves. It was a really cramped space as she had set up a table with benches and so it wasn't the most comfortable situation, but it was decorated so beautifully. She did such a wonderful job with it down to the pressed flower name tags, which had a really nice touch. I don't know. I just was disappointed because I really wanted to try Filipino food. It is a beautiful place though and the vibe is very positive. I wish Dom all the luck in her future.

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Jordyn C.

Super cute shop! Helpful, friendly staff. Go here and support small businesses and pet a couple cute doggos

Katherine N.

We popped in because we were doing last minute Christmas shopping and wanted to buy a couple of plants for friends and family. Dom was super helpful in assisting us & was very sweet to our pup Josie. Josie even got to say hi to the resident bunny! We ended up getting two plants, two coasters (so cute!) and a planter. Great selection, will definitely be back again.

Cherry Anne A.

Had a wonderful birthday kokedama workshop at Pamana Plantas. Dom was very kind and helpful while guiding us through the workshop. We all had so much fun! I also loved the cozy interior of the shop, filled with beautiful plants and Filipino decor. Would definitely come back!

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Cloweee G.

Always happy to support small businesses. Small space but perfectly utilized. I can feel the positive energy when coming into the store not to mention knowing I'm getting clean air obviously bc of all the plants! :D Owner along with her fur baby are the most welcoming and kindest! The plant I bought about 8 months ago, well, take a look: thriving. love your plants and it'll love you back! :)

Reception decor

This is a review for Pamana Plantas as a sustainable decor and plant rental vendor for a wedding, though we would also echo all the 5-star reviews about the shop as well! She created our wedding centerpieces, altar, boutonnieres, and bouquets. Dom absolutely blew us away. She held a meeting with us to learn more/help us figure out our vision through discussion and photos. She made a beautiful mood board for us, which also included all the proposed costs for transparency. She was also incredibly flexible when we developed new ideas after our initial meeting, and adjusted the costs accordingly. In addition to being incredibly professional and communicative, she was warm and thoughtful. We were so impressed with her creativity and problem-solving with the ceremony space, and we felt like she truly understood our preferences. She had our full trust. We cannot sing her enough praises.

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Nikolette C.

Dom is absolutely amazing. We had a 12 person tea party for our company and we had such a great time here. Dom was super responsive. Any time I had a question, she was quick to answer. Everything not only looked incredible, but the air was so fresh from the plants. Thank you so much for hosting us!

Vanessa G.

Beautiful small store, lovely plants, loving vibes, a feel good place. I especially loved the dog and bunnies. Hope one day it expands and we can sit and have tea and look at and smell these exquisitely elegant pieces of nature. Can't wait to return.

Lea M.

This little shop really does pack a ton of amazing plants, gifts, and excellent service. Dom was awesome, friendly, and very kind. From the moment that I walked in, she was welcoming (as well as her pup) and as a small family business and Filipino owned I knew that I needed to visit. Street parking can be difficult but I was fortunate to catch a space up front. The shop is small but has a large variety of plants from common house , to exotic, and collector plants. There was a few Thai Constellations, PPP, White knights, and many more. All the plants were in great condition and well taken care of so no matter what plant you're looking for, I'm sure the quality will be stellar. I was stuck between three heart shaped pothos and Dom was able to bring them all down for me to view. I ended up with a full, luscious pothos, a baby monstera (variegated), and a pink arrowhead. I must admit that although the website doesn't have a fully update list of what's available, I'm sure you'll find something to add to your collection.

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Chill vibes, knowledgeable and friendly owner, happy plants, fair prices. What more could you want in a plant shop? (Teeny shop :)

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Very cute store. The worker appeared very friendly and knowledgeable. Love the variety of house plants available.

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Dom's intention shines in the way she carries herself, serves her customers, and in the goods she chooses to sell.

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