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Cliff’s Variety, The Castro
Cliff’s truly does live up to its name: This store is full of a variety of products. You’ve got your typical hardware stuff (paint, plumbing, electrical, shelving, garden tools). Plus an art department, which also covers stationery. And there’s lovely dishware (I love the Beehouse teapots). And a year-round costuming section. And toys. And party goods. You get the picture, right?
Cliff’s inventory is so impressive, they had to open up an Annex right next door. This is where you’ll find more interior-design-ish goods — including pillows, rugs, lamps, window treatments, vases, and bathroom fixtures.
In addition to the great merchandise, the staff is super-friendly. When you’ve got a checklist of mundane things to buy (like grout or lightbulbs), coming to Cliff’s makes household chores actually seem like fun.
Cliff’s Variety
479 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 431-5365
