The Mellow SF

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Beautiful store design with a wide selection of plants! I appreciate how they label each plant with whether or not they're pet friendly. The staff here is very helpful and knowledgeable! Inventory may fluctuate; when I dropped in here, there were very few (3 total) ceramic pots to choose from, so I wasn't able to grab a matching pot for my planter. I picked up a Chinese Money Tree plant, which was lush and healthy. Overall, this is a fun place to shop for houseplants! read more

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Kaneesia Kamil C.

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Such a pretty place. Don't expect too much plants since they have such a small selection. Kinda on the pricier side too, but it is expected in the city. They sell items that are plant-related as well if you are interested in that. Didn't try their coffee but I like their concept! read more

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David V.

Hi Kaneesia! Thank you SO much for coming by our Haight Street…

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Michelle K.

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My favorite plant store in SF! Staff is always super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I bought a Pilea peperomioides (Chinese money plant) from here a few months ago and today on Jan 12th I picked up a split-leaf philodendron (Swiss cheese plant). Mellow has a great selection and I love that they label certain plants that are pet friendly. If you pay in cash you get a 3% discount! read more

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Note: This store is actually on 1906 Fillmore St. It was formerly Plants and Friends. We came in around 2pm on Black Friday, passively looking around. There was a decent amount of foot traffic as a lot of people ended up coming in to browse. We didn't expect to buy a plant but the Peperomia Rosso looked way too awesome to not get! If you're looking for rare plants, this place doesn't have them but they still have a good selection of plants. Chase was great at providing information on the Peperomia Rosso and the other plants we had questions about. He even wrote a care card for our plant and helped us choose a pot. I don't believe they have many options for big pots, but if you're looking for 4"-10" pots, you'll be able to find it here. Prices are decent. Similar to what you'll find in other plant shops in SF. They keep the place clean and well kept. Would come back again for another plant soon! Thanks for your help, Chase! read more

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Amanda S.

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I ordered a house plant to be delivered to my sister's apartment it was a speedy delivery and the plant is still alive and well 2 years later ! Their customer service is fantastic and the price was right! read more

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Diana G.

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I wanted to shop local for a plant to be delivered to a friend in the Mission. There was a little mixup with my order. David went out of his way to make it right. He went above and beyond to help me out. I will definitely use The Mellow in the future for plant deliveries-- so much better than a big, soulless corporation! Thank you David for everything! read more

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The Mellow SF is a small plant store with a lot to offer. They sell a wide array of indoor plants: Pothos, Succulents, Philodendrons, Pepperomias, etc. The varieties range from common to rare. The prices are very reasonable. If you want pet-friendly plants, they label them for your convenience! The staff is very helpful with any questions you may have regarding the plants, so feel free to ask! read more

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Jacob M.

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What a unique combination - a coffee shop and a plant shop! Two of my favorite things. Taste: 4/5 Sight: 5/5 Smell: 5/5 Touch: ?/? Sound 4/5 read more

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David V.

Thank you SO much Jacob! Your 5 star review means the world to us!!!…

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Bella C.

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My favorite plant shop in the city!!! They have such an amazing selection of plants, pots, and other little goodies. It's truly such a vibe in there and the staff is so helpful and knowledgeable! Shoutout Jen who helped me curate some pet friendly and easy to care for plants for my apartment. She really took the time to help pick ones that would fit with lighting in my space as well! If you need some plants for your space or gift ideas look no further! The Mellow's where it's at! read more

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Alice K.

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Came across this cute plant store in the Mission after finding Arcana was closed - lots of plant selection and cute pots, even pet friendly plant recs. Check it out! read more

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Serina C.

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This is for a plant I bought for store pickup 7/8/20. Things may have changed. I bought a medium sized burro tail and was surprised they found its condition acceptable to give to a customer. It's a delicate plant and a HUGE portion of the leaves were knocked off 10/14/22 David at the Mellow reached out to me via email after reading my review and expressed they were so sad I was not thrilled with my plant. He offered to swap my old Burro's Tail for a new one!Amazing customer service and very chunky new plant :) Picture for reference: front is new, back is old read more

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Carter R.

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Juice is perfect! First of all, I'm greeted by the cutest human on the planet with the dopest style! And then I get all of the plant knowledge I could ever ask for. Considering I'm barely keeping my plants alive. Juice was so helpful and was so patient with me... thank you so much! I hope I can take care of my plants better now. Even though I have a black thumb, I was so tempted to buy so many plants lol. When I'm ready, I'll be back because the plants were affordable and seemed well cared for! read more

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meeks b.

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Oh no! I just discovered one of the branches on my money tree wasn't rooted at all, but just a stem jammed into the soil with no roots. Update: So apparently this business is really bothered by honest reviews on Yelp and would prefer we discuss issues we have with their business privately. I've ordered from them twice, the first time a little bummed about the stumpy burro tail, but still pleased with them and supporting their business. The second time they had a sale at the end of March and I bought some more plants, this time receiving the wimpy unbraided money tree. After some hassle (their emails go to your junk folder) we got in touch and via email they suggested I bring the plant into the shop to exchange it. I decided I would rather just keep the plant and care for it. Made a Yelp review so people are aware about the quality of plants they receive via delivery and moved on. Now here's where it gets messy. They responded to my Yelp review via email, but I never saw it as it went again to junk and I didn't think to look for a Yelp response via email in my junk folder. Fast forward to today when I discover one of the branches of my money tree not only died, BUT WAS ENTIRELY UNROOTED. It's just a branch jammed into the soil, which explains why the leaves turned pale and fell off despite caring for it as instructed. I posted a video on Instagram and they speedily blocked me. I now have a lovely passive-aggressive email from them that makes it clear they are angry that I reviewed them on social media and also bringing up again that I made the purchase on sale, as if I have not earned the right to criticize bad products that I still paid for. Changing my review to 1-star and making it abundantly clear that not only should you not have plants delivered from them, but you shouldn't give them your business at all. read more

The Mellow SF - Unbraided money tree, not as shown on website. Came via delivery. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stephanie T.

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Just wanted to give an update about my Zebra plant that blossomed! Looks like my first house plant is going to live! Time to go back to the store. Yay! read more

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Lisa E.

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I was recommended by a friend and came to shop for calathea ornata yesterday. This plant shop is not only cute but also has the best people working there!! The staff was so friendly and nice :) it is like a little oasis with many high quality plants and a humidifier!!! I had a very pleasant experience visiting the mellow. They wrapped my plants so nicely and signed me up for a membership without even me asking! I will definitely come back for more plants in the near future :) read more

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Sydnie L.

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Found this lil shop through Instagram and must I say, it has to be one of my favorites!! They have a beautiful store front and an awesome array of plants. All the workers are super friendly and willing to answer any questions/give tips on plant care. I'm one who usually likes to look at the plant before purchasing. However, I have such a busy schedule and aren't always available to make it to their hours of operations (12-5PM). They were super accommodating and flexible with the purchase/pickup process. For my first plant, I had my bf come choose one, pay, and I picked it up within the given timeframe. I also got a second plant that I purchased online and again, did store pick up. Both were wrapped up very securely and made it safely home in my car! Every plant I received has been of such high quality. I've been back three times within a week and a half.. and walked out each time with something new. There is absolutely no room for self discipline and I'm excited to visit again for another plant baby!! read more

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Danelle T.

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Huge shout out to Jocelyn aka Juice! Thank you for sharing all your plant knowledge with me. I walked away with plants I knew would make greats gifts and are easy to care for! Can't wait to come again. read more

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Saige R.

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Love this little plant shop! The owner is so friendly and knowledgeable and they have a great selection at great prices. I can't thank them enough for helping to make the world a little bit brighter for me during such a crazy time. Note: you can either visit the store or preorder your plants online and pick them up! read more

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Jordan N.

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David was super helpful when assisting me picking out plants. I would highly recommend shopping here!

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Jalyn L.

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they have a good selection of indoor plants. The staff is very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. I bought two plants per their recommendations. They wrapped them perfectly so they stayed upright in my car. Both plants are healthy and perfectly fit in my place. I would buy again from this store. BTW, their dogs are cute too; very calm and friendly. One of them is named Mellow. How lovely. read more

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C N.

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They quickly became my #1 fav plant shop in SF! Most plant shops here close around 5pm, which makes it hard for full time employees to visit unless its the weekend but I LOVE that they're open til 7pm! Staff is SUPER kind & knowledgeable. They don't hover around and watch you which makes it super easy for me to shop. Their website has all the info you need and if there's something they didn't answer, you can just chat them! The quality of their plants are great as well - I didn't see a single sad plant in the store. I came here 2 times in one week and bought 3 plants. One of the days was a Sunday and they had live music right outside! It made waiting in line so much better. Gonna make my third trip in a few days!! :) You pay via Square on their phone so you can check out anywhere in the store. They also offer to wrap your plant so it doesn't get damaged during transport. Overall, REALLY amazing plant store! Please support them! read more

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Alyssa T.

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Wonderful local plant shop and amazing service. I purchased a plant for for delivery to Daly City. I had some questions about delivery timing so I reached out via Instagram, and they were so responsive! They also let me know I could note my preferred delivery date (so long as it fit their delivery schedule) when ordering online. The morning of delivery they sent an email with a timeframe of when to expect them, and my delivery driver texted me when they were about 10 mins away. My plant just arrived and it was in great shape. I'm so grateful for the organized, clear delivery process and fantastic customer service! read more

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coy a.

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I'm too freaked out* to go shopping face to face and I need some joy in my home office. So I searched for the term "philodendron delivery near me" and The Mellow SF popped up. Visited their site, loaded a couple of philodendrons in the online cart, and a day later I got my philodendrons! Solid user experience end to end! *I'm not really all that freaked out to go outside. I'm just using the pandemic to further enable my laziness to move my car coz I got primo street parking. read more

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Kenny P.

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I got refunded for all my items since they were not up to my standards. I was shocked because I didn't even request it. I appreciated that they really care about customer satisfaction and follow up on my feedback. Customer service worth 5 stars. read more

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Sush R.

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Update: Mellow circled back on my email and offered me a store credit or exchange. Thank you!! I am very disappointed in Mellow. They sold me an unhealthy Ficus Audrey for $100 and refused to exchange it. I sent multiple pictures and details about how the plant degraded in a matter of 10 days. All the leaves are now limp or have fallen off. I bought multiple plants from this shop and personally drove multiple friends of mine to this shop over the last two months! ‍‍‍The fact that they wouldn't do anything to help a returning customer is baffling. I am an experienced plant owner and I send a word of caution to new plant owners about this shop. Buy at your own risk . Will not be recommending this shop to anyone going forward. ‍‍ read more

The Mellow SF - Sad story here. No exchanges for unhealthy plants sold by this shop. Beware. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Mellow SF - Unhealthy $100 ficus audrey sold by mellow. Plant degraded and died in 10 days. Shop refused to exchange :( - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - San Francisco, California

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David V.

Thank you so much for your patience, we are a small team and do our…

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Sarah A.

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This is one of those places you just love. Their plants are always gorgeous and weekends are mellow with the live music. don't want to drive to the Mission, you opt for delivery and voila! Gorgeous plants at your doorstep! read more

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Jamison L.

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Needed to order a housewarming gift for my best friend. I found The Mellow SF through a Google search. The process of ordering and delivery was easy. They updated me on delivery and reach out to me since they couldn't get a hold of my beat friend. Thankfully our gift got delivered to them personally. Excellent service and quality of plants. read more

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Anya C.

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I really enjoyed my first visit to The Mellow. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The nursery was beautiful, the plants were well taken care of. I got one plant with a beautiful pot. The prices are reasonable. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Abbey D.

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Wonderful delivery, communication and plant quality! I live outside of California and had ordered a 6" fig for my brother who lives in the Bay Area, as a gift. The Mellow was great about communicating delivery dates/times through email and text, which was greatly appreciated! My brother loves the fig and plans to buy more plants from The Mellow in the future. read more

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Roxanne L.

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Amazing staff and beautiful plants! I'm a beginner plant mommy and thank goodness for Vicky's recommendations and product knowledge. I felt so much confidence in being a plant owner based on my first visit. I've already made three visits in the same week! I plan to purchase more from Mellow in the near future! read more

The Mellow SF - Kangaroo fern, money tree, fish hook plant, an arrangement of succulents, zz plant, snake plant, lipstick pagoda, and string of dolphins - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Irene S.

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Since the pandemic, like everyone, I've been buying a lot of plants online but always wanted something local. I finally found The Mellow SF. From ordering online to the delivery of my plants, everything was just perfect. Courteous customer service, constant updates on my plant delivery status and on time delivery...and the plant itself - my god!...my ficus decora ruby. So healthy and the color sooo gorgeous! I also bought a monstera for a friend for her birthday and she mentioned it was beautiful. I will definitely shop here again. Thank you Mellow SF....I wish I found you guys sooner before I bought my other plants from other mediocre sites. read more

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Melvin F.

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Had a really great order and delivery experience. Staff was in contact about my online order from the get go and even accommodated my request to select a larger cactus from the others available. I will be getting my plants from here moving forward. read more

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Diane V.

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I walked by this store since outside it smelt so good! The owners were smiling right when I walked in and told me about their Palo Santo they were burning (hence why it smelled so divine!) I was on my way to a yoga class so I didn't buy anything but they gave me one free Palo Santo stick (crazy nice) and made me feel special despite not buying anything. I live nearby and remember the store being an apparel store or something. My how they transformed it!!!!!!! Feels good to know that this is a store for EVERYONE to enjoy not just men. Many families were coming in and they even had dog treats for the local pups. Can't wait until they open again and I can take a workshop and buy plants. Thanks Mellow SF! read more

The Mellow SF - The Palo Santo they gave me. Looking forward to burning it and my home smelling good. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - San Francisco, California

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jennie p.

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I got my lovely little pepperonia plant this week. Its adorbs.. The service was excellent and send notifications bout when to expect my little new friend. Thanks MellowSF read more

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My sister discovered your website last week, and after sharing the different plant options, she made a purchase on my behalf. I really enjoyed seeing all the beautiful plants and learning all about plant care at the same time. The delivery driver was very professional and helpful. I am so grateful to have discovered this amazing service and will definitely be ordering more plants from The Mellow SF in the near future! read more

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Linh T.

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Had THE BEST experience with Mellow SF this past week! I am from Dallas, TX and my best friend lives in SF and I wanted to surprise her for her Birthday. I found Mellow SF on Google and so glad I did because the process was easy and smooth! You can imagine how nervous I was ordering plants for delivery and making sure all goes well. But they more than exceeded my expectations. From ordering online, to communication with staff, and then delivery (free within range) - it was all perfect. My BFF was so happy with all the plants she received, it arrived straight to her door, beautiful plants and packaging. Cannot wait to order again! Thanks so much David & Jen! read more

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The Mellow is my new favorite shop! I've gotten 3 or 4 rounds of house plant purchases here, and the staff is always very friendly and helpful, both with picking out new babies to add to the family, and with tips when some of my plants aren't doing so well (pro tip: it's really easy to overwater!). Since my first visit in five months back, I've gotten seven plants from here. All alive and healthy; some growing so fast I've had to repot already! I definitely recommend for shopping online for nearby SF delivery, and visiting the shop. Both experiences are welcoming and easy, and of course the biggest measure of success for a plant shop is they have a great and changing selection of plants! read more

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Walter P.

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I went in for the first time today. The store is beautiful, plant selection is great for the size, it's very beautiful. Downsides: 1) None of the plants are labeled with care instructions or what kind of sunlight they need. I'm sure the workers can educate customers but shopping would be easier with some labels 2) They do not re-pot plants because it "shocks them." I was prepared to buy several plants today but I have a small apartment, do not have bags of soil at home (nor want to), and do not want to make a mess in my little kitchen. The lady down the street with the plant truck happily potted my plants the other day and this is much easier for me. read more

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More info about The Mellow SF

3236 21st St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Mission
Directions
(650) 215-6754
Call Now
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http://themellowsf.com

Hours

What time does The Mellow SF open?

The Mellow SF opens at 1:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.The Mellow SF opens at 12:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Mellow SF close?

The Mellow SF closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Wed 1:00 PM - 6:00 PMThu-Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does The Mellow SF take Bitcoin?

No, The Mellow SF does not take Bitcoin.

Does The Mellow SF take credit cards?

Yes, The Mellow SF takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Mellow SF allow dogs?

Yes, The Mellow SF allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Mellow SF have bike parking?

Yes, The Mellow SF has bike parking.

Does The Mellow SF have parking?

Yes, The Mellow SF has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is The Mellow SF wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Mellow SF is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Houselants, Pots, Dried Flowers, Gifts + Vintage!

History

Established in 2020.

After 7 years in the floral industry, we decided to open shop in the mission to share our love of nature with our community. We cater to folks that like plants but have a busy life, so most of our plants are easy-low maintenance and do great indoors. We just added a pantry section + vintage!

Review Highlights - The Mellow SF

“I really enjoyed seeing all the beautiful plants and learning all about plant care at the same time.”

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This "museum" acts as the information center and gift shop for the "F" line. The "F" line are the…read morehistoric streetcars that run down Market St and the Embarcadero to Fisherman's Wharf. These street cars are the star of the attraction and definitely worth the ride. For $5.70 one can buy an all-day Muni pass which allows you to ride these cars along with all other transit EXCEPT the cable cars. These cars are a collection of preserved vehicles from the '30s to '50s. Each one was given from a city in the US. They were originally brought to San Francisco to substitute for the cable cars when the c.c. Went under major renovation back in the '80s. The street cars became a hit with locals and tourists and are now a part of historic transit systems in San Francisco. The museum is small but detailed. It is open limited hours and run by a team of volunteers. They are passionate about these street cars and it shows. They are very detailed oriented but expect a pause every 10 minutes when a street car goes rolling by. The museum is free with a suggested $5 donation. It will only take about 30 minutes to cover it but a great stop if a rail fan.

I love this place. I never thought about reviewing it lol bc it's always just a place we stop into…read moreon walks around this area. It's a nice place to just come and walk around. I'm not sure about parking bc we only come here on foot when we're doing what I call "urban hiking"... we like to hike our own city on lazy days. This is on one of our routes. It's got very clean restrooms and a cute gift shop. I think I I just like it bc we're used to coming through here and it smells good lol like, it's got its own unique scent and vibe. I'd recommend stopping by if you're a local. If you're a tourist and you are interested in this type of thing, for sure. It's a pretty educational and cool little spot.

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Mission Dolores Basilica/San Francisco de Asís

4.3(126 reviews)

0.6 mi•Castro

Lovely place to visit. The Mission Chapel is amazing San Francisco history as well as a beautiful…read moregarden cemetery. Very nice ladies at the gift shop! Worth a visit if you're in SF.

This is a well preserved California Mission, one of the 21 along the El Camino Real. Today it…read morestands as a reminder of a time in California history when Spain ruled the area. This mission held its first mass just one week before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today all that remains is the chapel, a couple of small rooms attached and a portion of the cemetery. The majority of the complex is long gone, buried beneath the city that built up around it. The chapel has been restored and could be used today. The alters, wooden pews and decor resemble what this church may have looked like in its prime over 200 years ago. Today it sits in the shadows of the Basillica. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids and seniors. The site can be easily toured in under an hour. However, to get the full story one may want to spend some more time.

1.7 mi•Potrero Hill, Dogpatch

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Museum of Craft and Design

3.5(59 reviews)

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I came during the Free Summer Weekend. The staff at the front desk and inside the museum were…read morefriendly and welcoming. The museum is small but had interesting exhibits. One of my favorites were the stop-motion quilts by Greg Climer. To be honest, I'm not sure if it's worth the full admission price given the size of the museum, so be on the lookout for free admission days!

This museum is in the Dogpatch neighborhood and walking distance from Chase Center and Oracle Park…read more On Wednesdays, they have something called "Pay What You Can Wednesdays" where you can check out the museum for free. They have a donation box at the exit of the museum. The current exhibit is titled "Neon as Soulcraft", which was my first time seeing an entire exhibit devoted to neon lights. As someone who likes reading descriptions at museums, I spent about 30 minutes, so it's something that won't take too long. I really enjoyed the combination of art and science, and appreciated how they provided background information on the artists and their inspiration. I won't go too in depth so that you can check out the exhibit for yourself! *Verdict: The lady at the entrance was so friendly! She took the time to explain what "Pay What You Can Wednesdays" was and offered to answer any questions. There's a new exhibit every few months, so I look forward to coming back in the future!

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Lovejoy's Tea Room

4.3(1.4k reviews)

0.7 mi•Noe Valley

Cute place for a nice tea party. I've been to the location…read morein Pacifica as well but this location is more of my vibe. Very cute and cozy, food selection is great and service was Good as well. Reservation recommended as they do get busy. Eligible for Amex Resy Credit

A pleasant afternoon with friends. Lovejoy's Tea Room in Noe Valley is basically like stepping into…read morea cozy, whimsical fever dream run by the cool British aunt you wish you had. Why it rules: * The Hat Rack: They literally have a giant rack of vintage, ridiculous, fabulous hats you can borrow and wear at your table. Did I need to drink Earl Grey in a wide-brimmed pink fascinator? Absolutely. * The Vibe: Mismatched floral china, lace everywhere, and zero stuffy high-tea snootiness. It's just pure, comfortable fun. * The Food: Warm scones with thick clotted cream and jam that will make you weep happy tears. Plus a tower of cute little finger sandwiches (the cucumber cream cheese and egg salad were elite). The Shepherds Pie was a little dry and could have used a little more Worcestershire sauce. * The Tea: A massive menu of brews, served piping hot in adorable teapots. Bring your besties, put on the silliest hat you can find, and stuff your face with scones. Just make a reservation first because this tiny gem fills up fast! Overall 4 solid stars!

3.2 mi•Embarcadero, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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Exploratorium

4.4(1.3k reviews)

Still hands down our favorite science museum in the country. There is just so much to see. We used…read moreour ASTC reciprocal and needed to come back over two days and still only saw about a third of the museum. (ASTC allows 2 people to enter regardless of the home membership) Our favorite discovery this visit was the space exhibit (lots of interesting hands exhibits) and the AI portion - very cool live generated AI images based on found objects and generated music and artwork based on your own drawings.

While visiting the Bay Area this summer, we were told that this is some place we HAD to visit. Like…read morethe Bay Area Discovery Museum (which was ADORED), we could have gotten in with a reciprocal membership we have from LA, but I wasn't aware. I was just dropping money left and right for kids museums that were free for us. Sigh. Lesson of the trip: check your memberships! A lot of the exhibits were broken or not working, which was a bummer, but there was plenty of stuff for us to look at, and we didn't even see it all. Some highlights for the kids were the interactive laser table, the room where everything has no color unless you use a white light flashlight (they were in there FOREVER), and the cow eye dissection (which also left us all a little queasy...). We took too long getting brunch at the Ferry Building, so we didn't have enough time to explore it all, but I'm sure we'll return when we come up again.

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California Academy of Sciences

3.9(3.7k reviews)

2.7 mi

I came here for kpop night. They did a great job incorporating kpop things like the random play…read moredance, top loader decorating station, etc. There were lots of interactive stations. Our favorite was the sea otter pelt station. The staff was very nice

Compared to the Exploratorium, this museum is more focused on life sciences…read more There are 3 things that make this place worth it and stands out to me: 1. Indoor rainforest is really really cool. 2. Planetarium, specifically The Size of the Universe showing. 3. Thursday night life with live music/dj and karaoke in the basement!

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J G.

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5 years ago

I completed an order online and somehow selected pick-up in store, even though I live in a different state. Due to work and distance learning I did not have much time to correct this error. I did follow a link to try to add shipping, but I couldn't figure out how to add the fee after 2 failed attempts. No where during this process did I have time to call or ask someone from Mellow SF for their assistance. I just let it go and figured my "hold" would time out. However, later that week I received my order in the mail. The product was perfect, just a small piece of plant jewelry I wanted to add to one of my hanging plants. I love it! What I loved even more was the excellent customer service that happened in-store for whoever caught my mistake. I will definitely reorder from MSF again, and make sure I have the time to complete my order correctly in the future... read more

Dave P.

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6 years ago

Everything was honestly perfect. For plant stores I try to find a place that has fair prices (especially in SF), quality plants that don't seem neglected, and easy service. I appreciate that this store has all three and I can trust that what I buy from here will be in good shape/plants are taken care of (can't say that to some other plant stores I've been to). I loved the capability of buying the plants online and picking up with ease (also the text updates were nice). Thanks for having such an awesome store! I can't emphasize enough how I really do appreciate the fair prices and quality of plants. Some places tend to hike up their prices and sell iffy plants so I'm happy I can trust this business. Can't wait to purchase more soon! read more

Debbie K.

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6 years ago

Love this shop! I'd purchased a snake plant and a bird of paradise (surprisingly affordable here!); unfortunately, it hadn't been communicated they sold out of the BOP until I arrived to pick up my plants. I held out hope they'd be back in stock, but this was during Christmas and I didn't hear any follow ups for a couple weeks , finally requesting a refund. To my surprise, I received an email weeks later that the shop had recalled my search for the BOP and were back in stock - this consideration means a lot. And you bet I bought that plant and named it immediately. They're also following all covid guidelines, masked up and only allowing a very limited number into the shop at a time with the door kept open. read more

Marco R.

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6 years ago

Fantastic newer plant shop in the heart of the mission -- thank you botanical wizards, Hayley and Lo! I recently first-time visited The Mellow for a consultation with owner David, and found the entire experience informationally rich and really fun. Added bonus points, as I walked out with two new plant babies as a result. I frequently visit the many plant shops around the city, and this is my favorite thus far because: - Cost effective - (Healthy!) Selection - Organization - Delivery available - In-store or virtual consultations available - Friendly human energy See the attached images from my visit, and check them out if you're looking to flex your green thumb! read more

Eijin O.

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6 years ago

Love this plant shop, their selection is amazing and their staff is super helpful and friendly. I've ordered plants to be delivered and their service was flawless, from ordering online to the delivery day. They send you great notifications throughout the process. Today I came to visit their space in person and noticed they do appointments only but because their previous appointment cancelled, they allowed me in and I was able to check out their plants and (very cute) shop. I appreciate that they had gloves, hand sanitizer and practiced very safe standards such as contactless payment with apple pay. Thank you Haley and Brenda for all your help today, I'll be back! read more

Meghan M.

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6 years ago

The whole experience from start to finish was excellent! I ordered my plants online and was impressed with the variety, information, and prices available. Communication about delivery (I selected local delivery) was also top notch. I received an email/text about the delivery window a few days before and then again the morning of. The delivery person sent another text when he arrived to make sure my plants were brought inside. I appreciate him wearing a mask and sharing an eye smile. The plants are AMAZING! Super healthy and arrived protected. I'll be shopping here for all my indoor plant needs from now on. Thanks Mellow! read more

Tenley A.

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6 years ago

I absolutely LOVE this store!!! I have bought several plants from The Mellow SF all of which are flourishing beautifully! The workers were so helpful, can give you great advice, and will tell you how to best care for your plant! When I went to the store I asked about my Pothos and they told me excactly what I needed to do to help it, and it's been doing great now! So if you are thinking of shopping here.... you definitely should!! Thanks to The Mellow for such an amazing experience and some amazing plants I can take home!! read more

Mari Y.

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6 years ago

My friend just bought her first new home in SF. I'm based in Austin and I wanted to send her a plant that would keep her company and love her 16 foot windows. Based on a quick search, I found The Mellow that had reasonably priced plants and delivery in the city for $5. A few clicks later and I had my delivery ready to go. Easy peasy and from halfway across the country. Highly recommend! read more

TJ D.

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6 years ago

Easy delivery, beautiful healthy plants! I have now received 5 plants from them. Four were in picture perfect condition, thriving, and had new leaves coming in. One plant was was slightly damaged and the customer service team quickly responded with photos of replacement options, and then delivered the one I selected on the next delivery day and picked up the old one. Very pleased! read more

Madison K.

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6 years ago

The Mellow SF is absolutely fantastic! They have helped me go from someone who was afraid to buy any plant because I thought I was incapable of keeping plants alive, to someone who has a growing and thriving jungle inside my apartment. They are so helpful and knowledgeable, and they always have a fantastic selection of plants. I can't recommend this plant store highly enough! read more

Soumya S.

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6 years ago

We had very fresh plants delivered. Healthy condition and good quality. First experience was good so we will definitely order more. Would definitely wish that the website was a little better. Choosing delivery option was a little confusing. Overall a fantastic team doing a great job. Delivery was also on time and very nicely and safely packed. read more

Molly D.

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6 years ago

The Mellow SF has a beautiful selection with a wide variety of plants, they show above and beyond communication skills, and their knowledgable staff is very helpful answering questions about care of specific plants. I would recommend to anyone and plan to shop here again in the near future. read more

Janet T.

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6 years ago

Superb customer service. I was in the search for a Venus Flytrap for my daughters birthday and this is definitely the place to go. Ordered online for pickup and process was super easy with great reminders. Shop is extremely well organized and great variety of plants. Can't wait to go back! read more

Lori M.

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6 years ago

A client recommended The Mellow for shopping local. The quality of my Birkin is amazing. She is flourishing, a very hearty plant. You can tell the quality of their product. I am so thrilled to have a great houseplant. I am ready to buy the ponytail plant (an agave actually) for Christmas. read more

Janet L.

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6 years ago

The Mellow delivered my beautiful Rattlesnake Calathea perfectly and on time! 100% would recommend to anyone - they have great prices, beautiful plants and were super communicative throughout the process - followed my delivery instructions to a T. Can't wait to order again!!! read more

Amira S.

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5 years ago

Loved this plant delivery service! It was a friend's birthday and I enjoyed picking a plant amongst their lush variety of greenery to send to her! Delivery was effortless, prompt and they were great communicating with me. Thanks so much, the Mellow! read more

Thea C.

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6 years ago

Delivered quickly after purchase, driver kept in touch, shared picture of delivery and was very responsive. The product was beautiful and I was very pleased with the entire process; pricing, options, communication and follow through. read more

Rachel S.

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6 years ago

Beautiful plants arrived for my friends' respective birthdays. They were filled with joy by their deliveries, and I was thrilled with the ease of communication and remote delivery. 10/10 recommend and will buy again. read more

Hydra M.

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6 years ago

I was so excited to get my plant delivery! Whether I go in person, or on line, the selection of healthy plants is always great. I have purchased big plants and smaller ones. I look forward to more soon! read more

Marcy I.

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6 years ago

I ordered from Seattle and had plants delivered to Oakland. The delivery guy called me and was patient as I had my friend in Oakland contact him with better instructions for delivery. Thanks again! read more

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