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    Welcome Castro

    4.9 (11 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Rachel K.

    This is another wonderful gift shop in SF. We stopped in while exploring and had so much fun looking through items and seeing if there was something we just had to have. Love that the store highlights LGBTQIA+ artists and how much variety they have from little keepsakes, to full blown statement pieces. They have funny items as well as very functional items. I loved the houseware items and the San Francisco souvenirs were very cute and high quality. I almost bought a mug... well I almost took home a lot of items. Also, when we visited they had a mustache ride machine outside- how fun/funny is that!! I'm excited to visit again to see more from local artists, makers and entrepreneurs!

    Maryam B.

    I was walking around Castro neighborhood and I realized this spot is new in Castro so I walked in . If you haven't been here you should go and visit them . They have lots of different stuff not just for gay people but for everyone. If you need to buy a gift for your friends and family , you would definitely be able to find something. The store is gorgeous. They have lots of cute items . The customer service is also great . Even if you don't need anything you can spend 1 hour just browsing their store .

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    Love that the store highlights LGBTQIA+ artists and how much variety they have from little keepsakes, to full blown statement pieces.

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    Foggy Notion

    4.6(85 reviews)
    2.1 miInner Richmond
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    They say it's always Halloween in San Francisco and you will see some interesting costumes from…read moreperformative people everyday because life is a performance. There are events in SF where everyone knows it involves some type of costume. An annual event which involves performative running of over seven miles and resembles a mix of a flash mob, rave, fraternity and sorority Greek gathering and those who like to show their fun spirit in San Francisco at the Bay to Breakers run. Some years Karl the Fog accompanies the runners on a Sunday morning and some years the sun shines bright through the entire path. There is a place where you can gear up and show your San Francisco free spirit. Located on Clement street it's called Foggy Notion. On a San Francisco Karl The Fog stroll I landed inside Foggy Notion. Inside you will find candles and natural skincare products along with gifts with some San Francisco representation. The products are made by local artisans . Get a towel of Sutro Tower and salty waters of the Pacific Ocean on the both sides of the Bay Bridge. After the Bay to Breakers run come and get some soap. They also have San Francisco scented candles which doesn't stink like parts of Fisherman's Wharf in SF. Come here if you want feel refreshed after over a seven mile cheesy run through San Francisco at the Bay to Breakers. There is place which has a "devotion" to the city of San Francisco with products giving the city some publicity and some"promotion "with sites and symbols of the San Francisco city landscape along with the "Pacific Ocean " you can find candles , hats, greeting cards and bags at "Foggy Notion" When it comes to Bay to Breakers it is not a breakdancing "event" just don't break a bone on your body running over 7 miles of San Francisco "cement"make sure wear good shoes so injuries you can "prevent" and make sure to gear up at Foggy Notion in SF on "Clement"

    Love their candles and home goods like incense sticks here I always come here for their stuff…read more Super dope stuff they have a lot of home goods and their candles and incense sticks smell great make sure to come check them out

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    4.2(116 reviews)
    0.6 miNoe Valley
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    I have shopped here many times, and will continue to do so because it is such a lovely shop with a…read moregreat selection of gifts, and I love supporting a local business. I totally understand the return policy and the fact that they don't want you taking photos so you can find it cheaper elsewhere. Are the things more expensive than Amazon? Of course! But they have put in the effort of having a charming store where I can find all kinds of great gifts, so I am happy to pay up. I don't always know what I want to buy for someone until I see it, and I really appreciate the ability to browse in person. Our son always buys gifts here for his host families when he travels, and we take all of our SF visitors here too and they always find something great. They have such an eclectic and fun inventory!

    Terrible service! We purchased a portable karaoke set for $76 and found the exact same one that…read moreday for $18 online found here: Retro Karaoke When we tried to return it less than 24 hours after purchase, we were told store credit only, no refunds! There is no signage in the store or on the receipt regarding this policy. We were told we would have to speak with the owner the next day. When we went back the following day, the woman who claimed to be the owner pointed to an outdated, handwritten "HOLIDAY POLICY 2024". I told her that shouldn't apply to this purchase and it's disgraceful to be charging 4X the price and not be willing to refund. I was told that's the price you pay for being able to "touch the items" vs online purchases and she refused to budge on the store credit. DO NOT SHOP HERE! Attached is a photo which discredit's the shop's response and shows both the $76 charge and "outdated holiday return policy".

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