I was having hard time looking for a job when a friend told me to see the lady from the store. She…read morehelped with buying candles and explaining what they stand for and how they would help me. Candles succeeded and I recommend to all my friends who are having a hard time and need a little faith.

From the owner: Esta tienda a estado sirviendo a nuestros clientes des del 2008 y continuamos aque para alludarleread more

My husband and I finally checked out The Prize Booth. We decided to go without the kids…read more We were amazed! Brought a lot of nostalgia to us. Toys we used to play with and newer toys as well. So many things to look at. If you haven't checked them out- it's a must. Family owned business- welcoming and friendly staff. Prices are average. Since, we don't have Toys R Us around- this is the place to go. I was told they update toys often. Will definitely swing by again.

The selection for all ages and boys and girls is amazing! I can't wait to go back! They have…read moreeducational, fun, old school, music, art, etc. absolutely adorable! I filled our stockings and more:) owner and her mom were so nice! Clean bright welcoming store.

Artisan Place is an odd name for a "gift" store. Since it's has 10 owners who are artisans & 40…read morevendors showcasing here, the name is appropriate. Motto: housemade, vintage(antiques), confections.. Prices posted are from the vendors, artisans. Value is in the eye of the buyer. Offerings: greeting cards, artifacts, jewelry, candy, jams, clothing, artisan seasonal decor, face masks, gift boxes, ceramics, glassware, accessories....many pics posted by Owners of goods. Eats: "dark chocolate almond toffee chuck cookies" (2) -shelved with some knit xmas caps. -name attracted me. Curious about taste since toffee usually is a solid bar not a cookie -made in home kitchen. Very sweet. Sugar, butter, palm oil top 3 ingredient. Many others -doubtful repeat. Not healthy. Staying with regular toffe. 4.5 stars. aisles narrow. Items stacked tight. Everything labeled. Didn't touch anything. Lots of items would make great gifts.. *items displayed randomly. Some have placards naming vendor, artists. Some didn't have..

I enjoy shopping at artisan Place to find great little gifts made by local crafters and artisans…read more My favorite part is that the gifts are affordable.

Just newly opened in April 2,2024 this woman owned business was quaint & cute…read more Don't underestimate the size of this place bc a lot of cute jewelry, AirPod cases, hand knit or crocheted items, plus hair clips, pencil pouches (authentic Rosy Posy Cream Cosmos pencil pouches) & the cute dog themed pouch was too adorable to pass up are available for purchase. It was not only fun to support a local new business with a 10% discount, but to scratch off a possibility of winning a $15 voucher when you purchase $30. Although I didn't win the $15 voucher, but ended up scratching off for a pen offer, I thought it was a creative incentive.

A cute little trinket gift shop with nice statement jewelries and lots of adorable stationary…read moreitems; it looks like a small shop, but there are quite a lot of items to check out. The owner was very friendly and welcoming, chatting with me a little bit about little dog as I was the only person in the shop then. I do love that there are quite a lot of hair claw clips, was able to find one that looked like my dog (white maltipoo). For their grand opening, there was a 10% off discount and my clip was packaged in the cutest little bag. I'm definitely keeping it to reuse as a cute gift bag for sure! Final Thoughts: Adorable little shop that's perfect for cute gifts with fairly reasonable prices for the items. I'm sure people will say they can find items for cheaper else where, but as a small business in Castro Valley, it is nice to be able to shop and check out items in person.

This is such a fun and unique store…read more We dropped in because the outside signaled Japanese candy store and we were not disappointed. They had a ton of unique flavors and styles with a fantastic selection of Ramune and soft drinks and even had a character themed mug and pistachio section. We found the service helpful and bought a few different types of snacks (skittles, pistachio, and a lychee ramune) all reasonably priced. All in all, we would definitely return!

We've driven past this candy shop so many times, and today was the day that we decided to walk in…read morebecause we found parking available right outside of the store. Walking in, there is a freezer of Hokkaido cones, which I'll go back to on a day that is hotter than today. They have a pretty large selection of toys which my son wanted to look at, and they have well-stocked inventory of international candies. I tried a chocolate marshmallow candy which was interesting. The customer service was really great and I loved how I could use Apple Pay especially since I left my wallet at home.

Definitely a hidden gem in Castro Valley! Cute items to get a unique gift that's says "awww you…read morethought of me". Who needs more shower gel, candle from that chain store or Korean skincare product...not me...I'm set for the next 2 years! :) Elevate Home Store offers such fun, creative gifts like plants (including air plants!), greeting cards, jewelry, crystals, home accessories, handmade items, various scents and those funny gifts that makes you laugh or at least put a smile on your face. Lynette, the owner and her daughter are very welcoming, friendly and helpful in finding that perfect gift. Shopping at Elevate Home Decor supports small business and local artisans. Street parking with a lot in the back and across from Al's Market.

Fabulous store with locally handmade goods such as soap, body bars, lip balm, and beeswax items…read more Great store for gifts for Easter baskets, Mother's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving and birthdays. Lynnette is an amazing owner who is very connected to the local community promoting local artists and creating a community gathering place at her shop. She offers affordable plants, gifts and home decor to elevate your home.

Sweet local store selling not only Hallmark cards, but a good variety of whimsical gifts and…read moretrinkets for yourself or friends. I was in the area and went inside to look around the fairly spacious shop. I ended up buying 3 ornaments or window hangings as gifts.

With an upcoming baby shower party to attend, I needed to get a greeting card and gift bag for the…read moregift I had purchased for the soon to be baby boy. I had some reward money to use and went online to place an order. I placed my order on a Sunday morning and I received a pickup email on Monday morning. The store is located in the Castro Village shopping center and it was busy on Tuesday afternoon when I came to pick up my order as the parking lot was quite full. I showed my pickup email to the cashier who went to the back to retrieve my order. The process was quick and efficient as I was on my way. Sad, that there aren't that many Hallmark stores around anymore. This location is the closest to me and will be back for future in-store shopping or online pickups.

Had a great experience overall with this place! Not sure why the low rating! I ordered through the…read morewebsite literally only the day before, which frankly I thought was too late to order an edible arrangement. I was getting a large birthday bouquet and had it for pickup for the next day at 4:30pm. They actually called me the next day at 12:30pm to tell me that the bouquet was already ready for me to pick up. I was surprised that they were able to make it so early and have it ready. They told me that they made it early to assure flexibility in my schedule, I appreciated that. It was also super easy to go in and pick up from the bouquet. Since everything was prepaid through the website. The whole process was really simple, and I have no complaints! I would recommend ordering through the app for ease!!

I placed a 1 hour same day delivery first thing in the morning. By 1 PM, I realized that the order…read morehadn't been delivered nor did the tracker show it was made. I contacted the store and spoke to a male who stated that the order didn't have the 1 hour delivery window and I could contact corporate but that the order was next to go out. At 3:00 PM, checked the tracker and nothing had been updated. I again contacted the store this time multiple times but there was no answer. I left a voicemail requesting a call back and proceed to contact their corporate number which sent me back to the store with again no answer. I do think this store needs to review their orders to make sure when their customers who are ordering and paying extra for a delivery window is made to meet what they are offering and not just one avoid phone calls or just push the customer off to corporate to only be sent back to the store who doesn't care to answer.

I walked in and was immediately greeted. They had a large amount of pre-arranged flowers but I…read morewanted something specific. They didn't hesitate to help me. I walked out very happy with my custom made arrangement which was completed in about 20 minutes. Definitely recommend.

Thank you for the beautiful Christmas tree arrangement I received during Christmas week. The…read morearrangement was incredibly fresh and beautiful. It was perfect for my dining room table and lasted until the week after New Year's. I've always been pleased with anything that has come from your shop. I got so many compliments on the arrangement during our holiday celebrations.

Beautiful magical shop full of crystals and jewelry and anything you might want to get for yourself…read moreor for a family member as a gift. The quality and the beauty can't be beat . The selection is huge lots to choose from . Very knowledgeable owners can't help you find what you might be looking for . Give this place a try you will be glad you did .

Ali and his family have made healing stones an unforgettable experience for crystal enthusiasts. If…read moreyou're searching for crystals, this is the place to begin. The selection is unparalleled and brimming with surprises. I've never visited a crystal store that offers an extensive range of everything you need. If you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to ask Ali. He'll go above and beyond to bring it to you with a smile, ensuring value and friendship