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    The Inconvenience Store

    4.9 (14 reviews)

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    Anna W.

    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!

    Malisa C.

    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.

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    Vince P.

    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!

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    Katya Z.

    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.

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

    Jennifer H.

    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.

    Grace C.

    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.

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

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    Oh my, this is a very cutesy place. I've eyed Jini Mini a lot as I'm often nearby but didn't know…read morewhat they had in store. Recently, I came across them on a hunt for cute bag charms (thanks, Yelp Assistant) and I was blown away by the selection! In addition to tons of plushies, they have a whole wall of bag charms. I didn't find what I was looking for (something Disney and/or cherry-themed) but I found a cute charm for a friends birthday gift and the claw clips on the shelf below caught my eye because many of them were metal and large. Perfect for thick hair! The cashier confirmed this as well which made me feel confident and I can confirm they hold up with long, thick, hair. It seems like this place does a lot of limited drops so definitely get there early if you're looking for a trendy item. But, it wasn't too crowded when I went around 11am.

    I walked in expecting a full Jellycat selection. The shelves looked almost empty. It felt…read moremisleading and frustrating. My excitement disappeared instantly. This was not what I came for. The only options were the Lunar New Year one. There was also a random softball plush. That was it, nothing else. No variety, no classics, no fan favorites. The selection was honestly disappointing. I drove out of my way for this. The display felt poorly stocked. It seemed careless and unprepared. Three stars only because the plushies were decent. I expected far more than this. .

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    Open House Gifts - I am in love with this shop!!! Every detail is so cute.  Also makes for great gifts. Store owner is the sweetest!

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    I am in love with this shop!!! Every detail is so cute. Also makes for great gifts. Store owner is the sweetest!

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