What a cute little place for gift shopping. This place has a great selection of just odd stuff. it is cute and clean and the service is very nice. Most of the items are from Japan and they have stuff I had not seen before. They had a little Toto lighter which I loved as I have a Toto at home (it is a toilet, made in Japan and has a washlet.) They also have stickers and tee shirts and hats, they have lots of hats. I bought one for my son in law. The prices are fair for the area. We really did love the service. It is not a place I would go to often, but it is adorable and worth a visit. We had a great time there, just looking at all the stuff. It was not at all busy when we were there and check out was super easy. So, if you are nearby stop there. It is not a must see, but it is cute. read more

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Love the store but service 0/5. My friend and I had stopped by this shop after taking pictures at Booth by Bryant to take a look around. This shop is very nicely organized and aesthetic, however, the lady at the cash register who might be the owner did not greet us or anything, and seemed very bothered by us just walking in. There are some colorful crates in the back part of the store that my friend wanted to take pictures with, so I asked the cashier first if it would be okay to do so, since I had noticed that she already looked upset, and she said "yes and thank you for asking first since some people don't even ask" and I had also purchased a $40 hat prior to asking. I take a few pictures of my friend and as we're looking at them some customers walk in and are taking a look around and we scooted to the corner so they can shop. As soon as they left the cashier comes up to us with so much attitude saying "you guys need to get out when customers come in, if you guys are doing this they can't shop." when we literally were no where in the way of the customers. The last thing my friend and I wanted was to make her upset, which is why we asked permission first and purchased an item so we could stay longer in the store. But, the lack of customer service and passive aggressive tone was what makes us not want to shop here anymore. A simple "if customers come in I would appreciate if you guys step aside for them to shop" (which we did either way) in the beginning when I first asked for permission would've been nice instead of telling us to "get out" after I had already purchased something. read more

The Inconvenience Store - Gift Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Cute, quirky Japanese inspired trinket shop. U had to stop by and browse here. They have dried flowers and small tiny display The price is okay for the area. Definitely stop by to make your own dried flower bouquet and bring your digital camera for that candid pics The owner is super friendly and chatty too! read more

I love a store that has trinkets, reads and knick-knacks. When you walk in, you will see a wall full of small dried bouquets next to a small area where you can buy different dried flowers to create your own mini bouquet. I was really drawn to the amount of unique finds. I loved the interior as well. I found myself spending a good while not only looking at the items in the store but also the wall art and decorations in the store as well. The Inconvenience Store is a perfect place if you would like to pick up a gift or items to add some flair in your space. read more

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Stumbled upon this gem after taking a pottery class next door. Such an adorable collection of Japanese bits and bobs. Every nook and cranny was cluttered with dopamine-inducing charm. Some of the art pieces were pretty pricey but it's expected for art. If you want to bring something home, they have a wall of bag charms that are reasonably priced. Wish they had a little larger of a collection of items to choose from. Definitely recommend dropping by if you're in the area. read more

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A super cute store! It has kinda funny products like small gifts and clothes/hat that can get a little pricey like a bread lamp that was $200 but super funny. I actually like a lot of their t-shirt and cardigan designs, the shirts were about $40 each and the cardigan was $75. The whole place feels whimsical and fun to just visit but it is kinda small inside. read more

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Very small and cute shop with something tucked into every corner. The items they sell are super fun and random, and lots of dried bouquets! The owner is really sweet and even takes photos of customers who spend $40+ for her Instagram. The only downside is that the store is pretty small, so when it gets busy it can be a little hard to move around. Other than that, such a unique and fun spot! read more

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Go when the store music sounds charming and inviting cus the first time I went, some weird music was playing and I felt creeped out. Very disconcerting. Came back to give it another chance and the music definitely sets a better vibe. Small, cosy and with lots of quirk trinkets. The dried flowers are hand dried in shop and very lovely. Perfect for the Camp. The young lady at the cashier is really nice too! read more

The Inconvenience Store is a fun, quirky and cute little shop located in Costa Mesa. The items that stood out immediately were their beautifully dried flowers/made to order dried flower bouquets and limited selection of branded merchandise. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but that reflects the higher quality of the items. They also sell retro Japanese items and fun randomness. Everything from mini Snoopy cars to water bottles with the kewpie mayonnaise logo on it! Service could have been better- the ship was TINY and the cashier was having an extremely long conversation with who was clearly an acquaintance. It's such a tiny space that the friend and her boyfriend were literally blocking the way out. Because there were people behind us wanting to purchase something. But there were no attempts to stop the convo as the rest of us stood there uncomfortably. After I asked them to move (which, if you're in the tiny store, is kinda an' inconvenience' lol) the cashier did not speak one word to us. That part was a little odd. But it was a fun experience to walk around and see the random cuteness and listen to nostalgic Japanese music. read more

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The Inconvenience Store is a true gem of a shop in Costa Mesa! This spot is located next to the Work In Progress coffee shop. There is a small parking lot with parking spots or also street parking all around the area. This spot is Japanese culture and retro inspired with all tons of unique goodies and merch. They are also known for their dried flowers as well! The shop is on the smaller side but is packed with so many interesting things to look at. The staff here are very chill and welcoming. Be on the lookout on their social media because they also host different art pop ups and events from time to time! read more

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I parked and was on my way to Work In Progress when I saw this store and could not help myself from going in. First off, the name immediately captured me. We went inside and this place is small but has such great energy. It's a great place to get a gift for someone hip or cool in your life where you can never figure out what to get them - this is the spot. I love the uniqueness and the originality of the items here. There's so many fun things to look at from clothing to knick knacks. I ended up buying a hat for myself and one of their shirts. The woman working at the store was nice and helpful as well! The shirts they have are good quality for the price you're paying - they're thicker material and the designs were funny and artistic. read more

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I was able to watch the movie "Camera Corner" by Wendy Cragg about the birth of mountain biking in Marin County on YouTube. Then, I noticed the The Inconvenience Store had a book copy of the movie (only 1000printed). I was able to secure a copy in a timely manner, and it arrived in perfect shape. I'm over in Murrieta, so I plan to visit the store to pick up something wacky, which is reflected in their online catalog. Can't wait.....John B read more

Super cute store in Costa Mesa, lots of unique items for sale, good prices. Love to interior set up. Cashier was nice and patient. read more

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Came across this store when I went to pick up coffee next door (Work in Progress) and I'm really glad I did. They have lots of random things like accessories, dry flowers, books, stationaries, etc. But above all they have really cool Japanese shirts and sweaters. I've purchased a few shirts because they are good quality and their designs are really unique. Also very affordable. The staff is respectful and makes you feel welcomed. I cannot wait to go back for more items. read more

The Inconvenience Store - Gift Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

There was an artist pop-up at the cafe location a few stores down, but I noticed this store from all of the signs. After hitting the cafe, I decided to come over here to check things out. They have the cutest stuff, and you can probably find something for anyone/everyone. Japanese stationery, waterproof bags, home office necessities (e.g., stapler, tape, pens/pencils), clothes, hats, table decor, wall decor, art books, art magazines, etc., there's so much stuff around that it can't be easily listed. The Garfield memorabilia was definitely a nice touch, too. It also seems like they have dried flowers for sale (and sometimes fresh flowers?) Apparently, the hours can change on a daily basis, hence the "inconvenience" bit. But if you check their Instagram, they do update in their Stories or Posts on their hours for the day. It's a bit of a small parking lot, but I think street parking is available, if needed. read more

The Inconvenience Store - Gift Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such a cool shop and love all of the rad stuff that they offer. Everything is adorable, especially their shop t-shirts.

cute japanese knick knack shop. hard to find cute shops like this! will come back again soon :) read more

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soooo cute omy best inconvenience ever!! pls come here and support this lovely small business with the kindest owner and his wife! thumbs up for their flowers (customs yall) and they last lit such a long time!! We also got their beautiful good quality bag !! AHHH cant wait to be inconvenienced again read more