“What great service! Especially for an online order. A different online retailer decide not to tell me that a key part of a birthday present for my wife, Nutscene Garden Twine, was back ordered, which I only discovered because it didn't ship after 4 or 5 days. Scrambling, I found Arch Art Supplies had some in stock. Unfortunately the color I chose was out of stock but instead of leaving me hanging Arch Art reached out directly to ask me if one of the other colors would be ok and then quickly got it shipped to me...with a couple of days left till the birthday! It was a small order but they went out of their way to provide great service....can't thank them enough...and can't wait to visit the shop in person.”
“Great little store for all your non electronic gaming needs. The sponsor events for gamers and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Friendly staff quick to make recommendations. Stopped I. To find some board games for the grandkids”
“FUN, WELCOMING, POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL! I used to hang out here all the time in middle and high school before moving away for college! Even as a newbie kid, the community of Magic players under the leadership of D was always so friendly and welcoming! Tons of fun for a middle schooler to play and learn from the wonderful people who come to play here! Versus Games forever!”
“Been going here since I was a little kid. They are always friendly and super helpful. They have a huge selection of boxes and packs and a lot of other stuff too. TJ is great and I never feel uncomfortable in there or pressured to buy something”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
154 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
Hobby Shops
“Honest, smart, upfront people. They helped me talk through an idea I had and actually advised me to not go ahead with the plan, even though they would lose a sale. They focused on my needs first. Thank you!”
“Great store, with friendly staff and tons of tables for open play. Played a warhammer 40K game here last night and I was really impressed with the tables and scenery options.”
“Came here for help with my space marine 40k army, and was welcomed by the owner and staff. They helped me with everything from needed materials to helping me understand what I have and recommendations. I spent over an hour here and left very impressed.”
“Friendly greeting on entry and friendly staff, solid selection of a wide variety of games and accessories. Typical LGS space, fairly cluttered. Based on your current inventory, recommend giving Altered CCG a try, I think it would do well here.”
“Customer Service was TOP NOTCH!!! What can I say? I came in on a Saturday morning needing to buy a list of drawing supplies for my daughter’s art class and Chris came to the rescue to help me find everything. He made suggestions to substitute items with a different brand, so that I wouldn’t have to go to another store. What a great place to shop for art supplies!”
“Jordan is an amazing guy and very pleasant to talk to. Very knowledgeable when it comes to cards and clearly appreciates every customer. Only been here once, but definitely plan on visiting again.”
“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!”
8AM - 5PM
1355 Shoreway Rd, Belmont
Hobby Shops
“I needed a power supply for an old transmitter that I use for my simultaneous interpreting business. The original manufacturer no longer supplies it. The Jameco chat tech helped me find exactly what I needed, and I received it two days. It tested perfectly. Thank you.”
“Super7 has become one of my absolute FAVORITE purveyors of plastic goodness within recent years. The Supersize and Ultimates lines especially have won my business forever!”
“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!”
“One of the few places I’ve been to that sells the Monster Hunter Figure Builder series. Has a good collection of figures, plushes and other anime/game related merchandise.”
“You can find a bunch of great figurines, board games, etc. They have a variety of brands like Bandai, Good Smile Company, etc. Yup, nendoroids! The best shop in Japantown for figurines and authentic.”
“Clean organized store with a friendly staff fast service on checkout quick staff assistance when needs besides target and the dollar tree it's the only craft store on the island so it is what it is the sewing section is a far cry from what I would want it to be no fabric they have some ribbons and threads sewing needles buttons zippers but and lacking allot it's not wear I would start if I were sewing a garment or something that was not needing more than Minor repairs.”
“Great shop to check out TCGs & supplies, might as well to play a few games in the quiet atmosphere. P.S. Feel free to contact them beforehand if you are not sure they are opening or not.”
“This is my go-to place for anything arts and crafts related. Honestly, you'll find a lot of stuff here that you never knew you needed until you walked around. They have a lot of baking and decorating supplies but a little pricy for me. They have a lot of paints to choose from if you're painting a piece or working on a project for school. The people who work here are super helpful if you have any questions or need help finding anything. The store is kept pretty organized and clean. I think it's pretty easy to find stuff. I highly recommend going here. They used to offer various classes from cake decorating and stuff. Not sure if they still do post-covid.”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
606 S B St, San Mateo
Hobby Shops
“Needed a sheet of plastic to protect some things in our kitchen. The cashier/manager was really helpful in getting me to understand our options and I am confident that we got the right thing for our application. the sheet was cut very professionally and will look good. And the prices were very reasonable.”
“Large sized quilting store, a bit hard to find but otherwise great shop.Tons of patterns and quilts for inspiration. Large range of fabric options organized in a clear way. I really like the clearance area and scrap bins. It's also awesome that they have a online shop!Large area in the back for classes looked awesome.”
“I came here to pick up a package that UPS couldn't deliver. I didn't realize that they are a drop off and pick up point until now.
The Michael's store is large, clean, and relatively organized. They have huge selections of all kinds of arts and crafts materials for projects. It looks like they also have a room for art demos and another room set up for a birthday party.
Overall, it was fun browsing through their aisles and thinking of future projects to do!”
“Best Anime in California. I love all the Japanese Animations.
Friendly staffs! I appreciate all staffs patience and empathy while my family toys hunted. I will definitely be back for the great customer services and their extensive best Anime collections!”
“Great spot! When I lived behind this Plaza, I would occasionally go in and ask about Nolan Ryan cards (my favorite player).I've walked by a few times when they had signing events and I really think that is cool.”
“Great place to find all your tcg needs. They have a wide selection of funkos, Pokémon, one piece and sports cards. Staff is always friendly and a pleasure to interact with. Highly recommend checking them out.”
“As a small time artist and DIY screen printer I really bank on experience of the team at Anthem. They have taken away the hardship and costly challenges of trying to burn screens in my bathroom. They provide an awesome service that I, personally, am happy to rely on. Customer service (I’ve had Carol)is always on point and very communicative. This service allows me to focus on my art and printing and provides the comfort of knowing an experienced team of professionals are on my side for a fraction of the cost of hiring employees of my own. Thank you Anthem”