Pretty Girl
Church Street Apothecary, Noe Valley
Don’t be fooled by the tiny size of this place. Church Street Apothecary is packed with so many wonderful skin, haircare, bath and beauty products (for adults and babies!). Brands that are carried here include Bigelow, Marvis, Little Flower, California Baby, Phyto, Elizabeth W., Dr. Hauschka … The list goes on and on.
In addition to all the pretty bath and body goodness, the store stocks the essentials — like diapers, band-aids, tampons, OTC meds, laundry detergent, etc. And if you’re not in the market for any of the usual drugstore offerings, there’s still reason to come here. Lots of reasons actually. The apothecary has little Japanese trinkets, kids’ accessories, magazines, beautiful cards, and even the adorable Jill Bliss compact mirrors.
I don’t know how they fit so much cuteness in that storefront, while still making it a clean and inviting space. But, considering that the folks behind Church Street Apothecary also own Doe — another one of my favorite SF shops — I’m not surprised. Once you pay a visit here, you may never step foot in another Walgreen’s ever again.
Church Street Apothecary
1767 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 970-9828
