As a devoted Catholic, finding a local shop that feels genuinely intentional about what it carries…read moreis something special. The staff here are welcoming and patient without being overbearing. You can browse at your own pace without feeling watched, and any questions you have are answered thoughtfully and without any pressure. Over several visits I've picked up a crucifix for my altar, a statue of Mother Mary, a devotional candle, a cross for above my door, and a gold cross pendant for my necklace. Every purchase has felt right. Don't let the store footprint fool you either. The inventory goes well beyond what's on the floor. You can literally outfit an entire church if you need to. Whatever your Catholic needs are, this place likely has it or can get it. A genuine gem and my go-to for anything faith related in South San Francisco.

Really nice local spot. Huge variety of different gifts for all occasions. Staff were friendly and…read morehelpful. Highly recommend!

So many lovely little items! Including various polished stones and silver jewelry which are my…read morefavorite! The lady minding the store was very sweet and helpful. It was a wonderful find in the Mission neighborhood!

A number of years ago Luz de Luna was on 25th St between Mission & Bartlett Sts. a unique little…read moreshop filled with beautiful works of art from Mexico. The little shop is now in a larger more accessible shop in the heart of the Mission. Still filled with unique objects, now clothing, and lots and lots of jewelry. One of my favorite purchases (see photo).

Had a great experience buying joss papers here. I like that they have all sorts of selections for…read moreQing Ming (Ancestral Remembrance, Tomb Sweeping). Lion Trading helped me select all the required basics. So helpful! They have lots of other items for other occasions, too. Great selections of red envelopes and new year items. Located on Clay St. and Walter U Lum Pl.

It's incredibly refreshing to see younger people run businesses in Chinatown - especially…read moretraditional Taoist/Buddhist/Feng Shui stores! Lucas, the manager, was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with finding me what I needed for Chinese New Year & Qing Ming. They have such an insane & interesting collection of Qing Ming offerings, definitely just fun to look at as well! But as an 2nd-generation/American-born Chinese person, I really appreciate Lion Trading for being a cultural pillar continuing to share & teach these aspects of our culture! The store is conveniently located near Portsmouth Square near Downtown along the 1 Muni bus route. It is a little small and easy to miss!

I'm updating this just to show how I was insulted by a recent reviewer to this boutique. Pretty…read moreinteresting how all of a sudden there's 3 new reviews all claiming how amazing the service is. FAKE! Lmao! Anyways, I still stand my ground with the bad service and 0 stars. One last thing, the things are BEAUTIFUL no doubt about that but the shitty service throws that out the window.

All her products are beautiful and authentic she is very nice lady she has all the Frida stuff u…read morecan find from wallets shirts belts flowers piggy pants necklaces and anything u can think of she also goes by seasons for dia de los Muertos she has all the beautiful skulls for display and for sale ! And if u need hand made paper flowers for ur alter she's your lady come and check her out

Sue has been running this shop for years. You can find…read moreeverything you need here. She knows everyone and always remembers you. Knowledgeable about her products. Candles of all kinds, specialty books, rosaries, saint statues, prayer cards, Santeria, blessing sprays, bath remedies, oils, incense, roots, herbs and more. You can burn and leave your candles in the back. Discreet.

I have been to several Religious Gifts In San Francisco & Also in South Francisco.... But the…read morefarthest one that I have been to was in New York in the Queens Area which was called Santa Barbara... This was 1st time going to this Candle Light this store had a lot of Incents, Religious Statues, Religious Cards, & Rosary!!!

Exquisite Buddhist supply store! This place has everything…read moreyou need to pay tribute to the Buddha. I got myself a big brick of incense that I burn to pay respects. This store offers all kinds of cheaply made Chinese stuff, usually paper products, in red, with Chinese lettering stamped all over it, which when translated has something to do with Buddha's teachings. Need red envelopes for tips? They got 'em! I didn't see the paper lanterns though. I love that they sell reams of fake currency to throw around, for religious purposes. They give away free red calendars when you spend a few bucks here! Score! This location is in an old movie theater of some sort, and they've lovingly turned it into a religious supply store. It's in a fun location, right across from Ross Alley, which is a definite stop for me. When I went, there was a lady before me that bought about a ream of paper each, of all these designed papers. Instead of selling her a stack of this, and a stack of that, the clerk had to painstakingly count each and every sheet to make sure that the proper price was charged.

After the original owner retired, their service here has gone downhill…read more Last week my mom purchased 2 packs of incense, but came home and realize it was too short. We came in today to exchange it for the longer ones. Anyone who knows Chinatown, there are NO RETURNS/REFUNDS. You can exchange but can't be opened or used. The shorter incenses were more expensive than the longer ones, my mom knows she would have to buy a little bit more to make up for the difference because they don't return or refund. The lady wearing glasses said ok. Then another lady with a ponytail came over to see what we were doing. She picked up the longer incense my mom was exchanging for and repeated what my mom and the lady with glasses said. And she threw the incenses down and walked away.

I haven't seen a Christian bookstore in a really long time! This store has almost everything! And…read moreArtiese is super nice. I met the owner, (Arnella) and she's such a sweet heart. I can feel the love of God in them. Thankful that I have a place to go to read, relax, and purchase books.

From the owner: Grand Opening October 2019!read more

I've been coming to Harvest Christian Bookstore since the early 80s. The store has miraculously…read moredefied all odds of closing unlike other Christian bookstores in the SF Bay Area. The owner shared with me and my husband her story of God's blessing to keep the store open and thriving. Although the store is small and selection of items are few, the owner can willingly order items for you to be picked up in a few days. Such prompt service. Over the years, I've bought devotionals, journals, bibles, Christian music and toys. I'll continue to pray that this little gem of a Christian bookstore will thrive in SF.

Hidden gem here. And plenty of Asian grocery shopping to be…read morehad; so you can multi task. Nice book store with a broad selection of bibles and books and room memorabilia, greeting cards and bible book covers. They have been there since 77. Very nice people here. Customer service: good. Let's help them out!