Lola of North Beach Review

Lola is absolutely adorable, a tiny store (think, one person per aisle) crammed with lots of unique cards and kitschy items, including SF branded souvenirs that aren't tacky.  It's one of those places which sell things you really don't need, but can't resist because it's too darn cute/stupid/funny, or all of the above. I got a kick out of the thumbs-up "Like" and thumbs-down "Dislike" ink stamps, mocking the familiar Facebook feature. And the contact lens and eyeglasses cases with an owl printed on the front with the words, "I can't see shit!"  What I did need was a yearly planner, which I usually get at Borders. With their stores now defunct, I needed to find a new store to purchase them from--queue Lola.  My patronage is also supporting a local business, always a plus.  I don't make it up to North Beach often, and sometimes forget that there are little gems like this store all around the city. I'll have to remember to come back for baby gifts.  It almost makes me want to have kids just to buy all the cute baby items they sell here...almost.

1415 Grant Ave
(between Green St & Union St)
San Francisco, CA 94133
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

(415) 781-1817