Cliff's Variety

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    $$ Hardware Stores, Home Decor, Fabric Stores
    Closed10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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    479 Castro St

    San Francisco, CA 94114

    18th St & 17th St

    Castro

    Mon

    • 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Tue

    • 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Wed

    • 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Thu

    • 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Fri

    • 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Closed now

    Sat

    • 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

    Sun

    • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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      Do u guys have plush turtles and how much its cost?

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      Can you please clarify if you mean a plush (stuffed animal) turtle? If so I do not have any at the moment. We change our selection frequently, and I do sometimes get plush turtles.

      Terry A., Business Owner 
      6 years ago 1 person found this helpful

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    • Photo of Scott H.
      Scott H.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Jun 4, 2011

      Fantastic store.
      Cliffs makes it fun to need hardware.
      Plenty of cool stuff to keep kids busy.
      Helpful staff.
      Just about everything.

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      Morgan S.
      Houston, TX
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      Oct 29, 2017

      They literally have anything you could imaginee, need a wig, need new pots and pans, mirror cut to specific spaces and sizes, every best ribbon and fabric for diy costumes, an arsenal of sequin appliqués. Cliffs I love you!

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      jenny r c.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Apr 10, 2020

      Thank you. !!! Today I needed a new Toaster oven. Called cliff, the man who helped me gave me perfect presentation of what he in Inventory. Your oven will be at the cashier to check out. I drove there and purchased right away. Such amazing costumers service. Thank you.

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      Hugo M.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Oct 29, 2018

      Patti helped me find the glasses I need to complete my Halloween costume. Fantastic customer service! Will definitely be coming back again.

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      Rinky N.
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      Apr 8, 2015
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      Okay I declare Cliff's one of the BEST stores n the Universe.

      This is really my kind of store---so much stuff under one roof!

      Greeting Cards and stationery!
      Flags!
      Masks!
      Shower curtains!
      Toys!
      Craft materials!
      Fabric!
      Every kitchen knick knack you'll ever need!
      Sewing, knitting and crocheting tools!

      Key making!

      Wigs, feathers, boas.

      Hardware--nails, screws, hammers, etc

      Pans, bakeware,

      It'll boggle your mind.

      If you were to up and down each aisle and look carefully at everything you might
      have to spend the night.

      The staff is friendly and helpful.

      The ambiance is so clean, well-organized and well lit.

      Plus I love the hardwood flooring---especially the creaks, makes me feel like I've gone back in time to the Woolworth stores of yesteryear.

      Cliff's is where Retro and Modern live blissfully together!

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      Julia Q.
      San Diego, CA
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      Jan 22, 2016

      Very excellent customer service.

      I recently called regarding their composition books and the man on the phone went to check back and forth for the books.

      The people at Cliff's go out of their way to help you out.

      It also feels great to support a local business.

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      Vik L.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Sep 17, 2015

      This is a most unique store where you find all kinds of stuff and the staff is great. Yesterday I lost my house key and it was a minute before they closed. The manager understood and got me a key.

      Whenever I need anything absolutely anything from a hat to keys to silverware I furst go to Cliffs. The quality is good and stuff is unique. Not cheap stuff that everyone buys at one of the wals - walgreens or walmart !!

      Love cliffs !!

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      Jon T.
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      Dec 25, 2011

      Picture one of those general stores in an old western, but updated for contemporary needs and goods. Such is Cliff's Variety.

      My first memorable experience for Cliff's was walking by it everyday around Halloween, seeing ridiculous "costumes" in the display window. From these windows, I really had no idea what was inside. All stores try to make money off Halloween, but Cliff's seemed to be doing it as somewhat of a joke.

      Fast forward to the holiday season. I need a last minute white elephant gift. So last minute that I'm on my way to muni to get to the party. So I step in Cliff's for the first time. On my right there are several aisles of miscellaneous toys and games. Then the store transitions into holiday decorations, home goods, and gardening/outdoor tools. Really, it's a bizarre selection of stuff. But ultimately, I did find my white elephant gift: a deck of holographic playing cards.

      I don't know if I'll ever come back here again. But I have to admire it's strange presence on Castro.

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      Philip C.
      San Jose, CA
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      Jan 23, 2016

      Fun store to shop. They sell fabric and furry rugs cut to order, as well as a gazillion other home items you didn't realize you need. It's close to Castro Theatre and there is a parking lot on the same street, so it's super easy to get to.

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      Trish P.
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      Aug 25, 2012

      where do i begin? Lots of both useful and kitchy products.

      They have 2 parts next door to each other. One side has hardware and kitchen appliances, kids toys, and gardening supplies. The other has more interior decorations, bathroom furnishings, and fun items.

      All the staff are very nice and helpful. It is definately a "variety" of things. for example, you can get a very nice espresso maker and a composting pot for your kitchen.... AND a pack of fake pink mustaches (i actually got the latter - see my photos).

      it is a ton of cool stuff, all in your face, all at once. just go in.... you know you want to.

      Mustaches for girls :{)
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