Hobby Shops in San Francisco, CA

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“Hands down, Gamescape is one of the best board game stores I’ve found! During my travels, I always make it a point to visit board game stores as part of my itinerary and I never fail to grab a game or two. In Gamescape, I left with FOUR (only because of my luggage limitations)The store has a very large collection - they sell well known classics to recent additions. And to top it off, their staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful too. A strong recommendation to anyone within the vicinity who is interested in this hobby!”

4.7 Superb78 Reviews

“It was my first time there so I didn’t know where anything was, but the workers helped me just fine. They have way more in store than they do online. Everything is organized and neat and I would recommend coming here for any art supplies you need.”

5 Superb35 Reviews

“I called the store to see if they had a panel I needed and they did. The employee offered to hold it behind the counter as it was the last one on stock. A few minutes later she called me back to let me know that the panel had a tiny scratch and she was worried that it might affect my art project. I went to the store and the scratch was totally acceptable and would be invisible once I painted over it. I was impressed with her concern and that she took the time to call me back. She was also helpful when I was purchasing some watercolor brushes. I give this store and employee an excellent rating for caring customer service, professionalism and courtesy. Thank you so much!”

4.4 Superb94 Reviews

“My girlfriend and I were visiting from Thailand and I was dumping all my access silver. The store was so awesome, so clean security s and I felt very welcome.I've highly recommend. The store I've been all around California. Trying to sell my gold and silver, and this place is 5 stars.”

4.5 Superb49 Reviews

“Small store in Japantown with a surprisingly excellent selection of curated board games. Be warned: you may find yourself having to walk sideways to get around with even a couple of customers in the store.”

4.3 Superb81 Reviews

“Everyone is super nice and knowledgeable here, and the prices are so reasonable! I'm super shy but everyone here put me at ease. I was looking to create a fish tank cover with cutouts for my filter etc and Junior turned out also to be an aquarium enthusiast! I didn't come in with questions, but he educated me on the thickness of the acrylic meant to go under LED lights and heated water, whether or not it'll bow over time, how much light will pass through to my plants, and so on! He's so nice and patient, and made sure that my cover was the perfect dimensions. The cutouts are an additional $5 for each in addition to the price of the rectangular acrylic and the entire custom piece came out much cheaper than the pet shop.In addition, Edgar and one other person (sorry, I forgot his name!) helped answer questions about other pieces in the store and their customization. The plastic containers = food safe, great for use as travel bottles, and basically wholesale price--how could you beat that?”

4.6 Superb21 Reviews

“Wanted to leave positive feedback here for Marcus although everyone I’ve interacted with at the shop is great! Marcus went well out of his way to teach my daughter how to play Pokémon so we could participate in an upcoming event. He is an incredible teacher, patient, and genuinely passionate about TCG.I’ve been a dreadnought member (highest tier membership) for 6 months and even tho I’ve yet to play a game of MTG on premises… I feel like I’ve gotten more than my money’s worth in discount of booster boxes and customer service. I highly recommend supporting this small business and it’s truly awesome to see what they do for the community. Cheers and ty for having us!”

4.4 Superb39 Reviews

“Ying Hobbies & Toys it's the hidden gem you never knew you needed! My wife stumbled upon this treasure while on a quest for Gunpla goodness, and boy, am I glad she did. Tucked away in a cozy spot, Ying Hobbies & Toys might play hard to get at first, but once you lay eyes on its bounty of plastic wonders, you'll be hooked. The store might be small, but it's bursting at the seams with an array of model kits that'll make any Gundam fan's heart skip a beat. Seriously, choosing just one model feels like trying to pick a favorite child - impossible and bound to hurt someone's feelings. But fear not, the guy running the place is pretty helpful. With his guidance, navigating through the sea of model kits becomes a breeze! Oh and the pricing is super fair specially for all the cool stuff you can find. So, if you're a Gundam enthusiast or just someone who appreciates the art of model kits, do yourself a favor and pay Ying Hobbies & Toys a visit. Trust me, it'll quickly become your go-to spot for all things Gunpla. Happy building, fellow plastic yelp warriors!”

4.5 Superb22 Reviews

“Cute and friendly cat! The cashier was nice overall! Had a situation with miscommunication on pricing, and when confronted, the owner was respectful and apologetic. To the business: I appreciate the apology, I see it was an honest mistake. Go support them and meet the friendly cat!”

4.7 Superb12 Reviews

“The store is cool and the toys are awesome. They also have shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and about 3 plushies. The reason I took a star off is because of the employee. We went on Sunday afternoon planning to spend a lot of money but the employee's attitude made us leave without buying anything. He seemed annoyed that he had to deal with customers. There are no prices on anything so you have to ask him how much everything is. He might be new as he was unable to answer 2 questions (not price related.) It seems like a kick back job so that's probably why he works there but if he doesn't like dealing with customers he should find another job.”

4.4 Superb21 Reviews

“Amazing store. Really good prices! Cash prices are better wink wink but overall amazing experience and with super speedy but not rushed service and an amazing sword to remember the day :)”

4.1 Good27 Reviews

“I have yet to visit. But a friend recommended it and has only good things to say.I will be going by in the next few days and hope things are as good as described.”

4 Good27 Reviews

“One of the better spots for some collectables. Funko Pops, trading cards (sports and non sports cards, and many sports autograph memorabilia. A nice quiet location in Stonestown. The store is big enough for a small group of people but large enough for a verity of amazing collectables. The staff is friendly and helpful with assisting with your needs. Definitely go and check out.”

3.8 Good21 Reviews

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