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Kepler's Books
Category:
Books
1010 El Camino Real
Menlo Park,
California 94025
(650) 324-4321
Kepler's has just as good of a selection of both books and magazines as the big chain stores --...
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Kepler's has just as good of a selection of both books and magazines as the big chain stores -- but it is an independantly owned store. Earlier this year they were having trouble competing with the chain stores -- and had to close for a while. The community rallied behind them and a group of local supporters formed to invest in the store. Now I'm not the type who avoids the big stores -- but, Kepler's really is the type of book store you want to see in your neighborhood. One time when I needed a hard to find book -- they spent a lot of time tracking it down and getting it shipped to the store for me. I had tried Borders -- and they had just given up after a quick search of their inventory list.
Kepler's is great about having chairs around so you can look through their magazines and books at your leisure. And, you can't beat the cafe next door for their frosted cafe mocha's!
I go out of my way to shop here when I can.
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Color Me Mine
Category:
Ceramic Equipment & Supplies
602 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park,
California 94025
(650) 328-4486
This is a great place for a birthday party or for a family outing. The kids love to pick a piece...
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This is a great place for a birthday party or for a family outing. The kids love to pick a piece of pottery to paint and the staff are always helpful. I didn't imagine myself participating; but I had a lot of fun painting something as well.
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Village Stationers
Category:
Gift Shops
719 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park,
California 94025
(650) 321-6920
Every time I go into Village Stationers, I have a hard time not buying everything in the store. ...
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Every time I go into Village Stationers, I have a hard time not buying everything in the store. They have wonderful invitations for ALL sorts of parties as well as a great selection of stickers, albums, gifts, etc. I recently threw a baby shower and got all the supplies there and everyone at the shower commented on how cute everything was. It is easy to spend a lot of money and time here....and a great store to browse through if you have some time to spare.
PROS: good selection, cute stuff!
CONS: can be expensive
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Afterwards
Category:
Second Hand Goods
1137 El Camino Real
Menlo Park,
California 94025
This is a really cool place. Afterwards Home is located very well on El Camino Real in Menlo Park...
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This is a really cool place. Afterwards Home is located very well on El Camino Real in Menlo Park and it is almost the same thing as the Afterwards store ( also on El Camino) except for it sells furniture. You can find some REALLY cool stuff at this place, and when I say really, I mean REALLY. Antique furniture can be right in front of your nose. Prepare your creative/ imaginative eye, you'll need it! The prices still really bite your wallet, but no where near as much as in another store, especially with new items.
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This is a relatively small store, but it has more unusual toys ranging for the baby and toddler to...
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This is a relatively small store, but it has more unusual toys ranging for the baby and toddler to the 8 year old. If you're looking for better than the Toys R Us store, look here. They are not inexpensive, but different toys, jewelry, games and dress-up than you'll find anywhere else. Very friendly staff.
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Runners High
Category:
Shoes
859 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park,
California 94025
(650) 325-9432
The Runner's High has a pretty good selelction of clothing for running and outdoor activities. ...
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The Runner's High has a pretty good selelction of clothing for running and outdoor activities. However, their best attribute is their analysis of your feet..they can find the perfect running shoe for your feet.
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The Knitters Studio
Category:
Retail Shopping
725 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park,
California 94025
(650) 322-9200
the people are extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. they can help you find the right yarn and...
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the people are extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. they can help you find the right yarn and needles for your project. they also offer lessons. it's usually not very busy so you can get all the personal attention you need. the yarn is fairly expensive, but no more so than any other knitting store. they also have a huge bookshelf of knitting books.
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Pink Tangerine
Category:
Women's Clothing
883 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park,
California 94025
This is a small place in downtown Menlo Park across from Draeger's. They have a limited...
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This is a small place in downtown Menlo Park across from Draeger's. They have a limited selection, but everything is cute and of quality. The problem is that I can't afford anything....so window shopping it is!
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Afterwards
Category:
Retail Shopping
1159 El Camino Real
Menlo Park,
California 94025
(650) 324-2377
This place is soooo amazing! Second hand DESIGNER stuff! Vera Wang for example. Did you not buy...
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This place is soooo amazing! Second hand DESIGNER stuff! Vera Wang for example. Did you not buy that Gucci purse last season cuz of the price? How about that coach bag? Well, let me not get you TOO excited because the prices here are steap as well, you're definitly not getting stuff for pennies. BUT! It is definitly cheaper since it has been used. You can really find some great bargains here. And some of the stuff here is amazing. Really look around and take it all in. Plus, there is an Afterwards home right on the same street!
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Goodwill
Category:
Retail Shopping
711 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park,
California 94025
(650) 324-9380
The shop has good quality finds and is a great alternative to buying new retail. Some things are...
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The shop has good quality finds and is a great alternative to buying new retail. Some things are even new with tags, just maybe out of style or season.
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