The 3 best gift shops in Berkeley

The 3 best gift shops in BerkeleyPaper Source | Photo: Wanda G./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on November 14, 2019

Wondering where to find the best gift shops near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top gift shops in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for gift shops.

November is the top month of the year for consumer spending at retail and wholesale businesses across the Berkeley area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and marketing automation for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Berkeley-area retail and wholesale businesses rose to $87 for the metro area in November of last year, 2% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Paper Source

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Topping the list is a member of the Paper Source chain. Located at 740 Hearst Ave. (between 5th St. and Fourth Street), the gift shop and cards and stationery spot is the highest-rated business of its kind in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 141 reviews on Yelp.

2. J-Town Express

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Next up is J-Town Express, situated at 2332 Telegraph Ave. (between Bancroft Way and Durant Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 99 reviews on Yelp, the gift shop and convenience store has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Tenzing Collections

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Tenzing Collections, a gift shop and jewelry spot that offers home decor and more in Downtown Berkeley, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 17 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1631 Solano Ave. (between Ordway Street and Ventura Avenue) to see for yourself.


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