The Madd Potter

Being rather new to the San Diego area, I wasn’t sure where to go to find a good selection of pottery. After searching the Internet, and seeing the Madd Potter, I decided to give them a try. My husband and I were extremely pleased with the selection and price. so pleased that we made 2 trips in one day. The general manager was extremely helpful, as were the two men who helped load our car. We bought a number of pieces of pottery. I would not hesitate to recommend the Madd Potter.

They should have named this as «mad» potter. The lady who works here has some attitude. She also has no integrity. When we were inquiring about availability of a particular pot, she said the vendor is not delivering that model any more. Then we asked does the Fallbrook one have it? (as we weren’t clear whether the model was completely discontinued or only discontinued here in Encinitias). She got really mad at us and gave very nasty answer. And also every time we called her to check on availability of another model, she kept telling us lies that she will get it in 2 days…3 or 4 weeks past, we finally drove to Fallbrook and got the one we wanted! We will never visit here again.

Very nice selection of tasteful pots and fountains. Parking is super convenient, right next to the entrance. The prices are very reasonable compared to other local nurseries. But above all the service is wonderful, really nice ladies will point you to the right options and a kind gentleman (who turns out to be a Superman in disguise) ended up carrying a large, very heavy pot to my car by just carrying on his shoulder. Love this place, the beautiful pot I found and I will be back!

Good job Mad Potter, I think you read some of your reviews! I was in the area and decided to give this place another try. This time they greeted me with a smile and asked if I needed help.

I saw a 20% off coupon in the CV Times and thought I would check out the Madd Potter. Wow! What an amazing inventory of pots, fountains, yard out and succulents. The customer service was warm and friendly, I even know all by name as I am now a repeat customer. Sheryl, Connie and Hime are a great team, providing excellent customer service from product selection to delivery. This place is a diamond in the rough for sure!

I was referred to the Madd Potter by a plant supplier who could’ve sent me to any number of nurseries/​potters. I am thoroughly pleased that I was able to do business with the Madd Potter. I visited their location a couple of times and each time was met by professional, knowledgeable, and friendly folks. I ordered a fountain, which arrived sooner than I expected and when making a delivery and set up date within my limited time frame, was pleasantly pleased that they kindly went out of their way to work with me. Dillon and another staff member were so precise when assembling the fountain and in such a timely fashion. They were so professional and so kind! I wouldn’t hesitate to return to Madd Potter for any of my outdoor needs … and wow, is my fountain gorgeous! Thanks, guys!

My husband & I happened to be driving by the MADD Potter, and decided to stop in. So glad we did. We ended up with the help of an amazing staff, putting together a water feature for our backyard, they put it all together for us and picked it up the next day.
We love it! A beautiful addition to our backyard, so peaceful. Would highly recommend The MADD Potter. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Going back soon.

Lucky enough to park in a street behind The Madd Potter and liked that the location is in a corner and in the 101. Very attractive pottery store with plenty of styles, from Asian to classic Mexican to more contemporary. Cool fountains, great if you have a house with a beautiful backyard, this would be a perfect shopping place. For my less than luscious balcony I got a small succulent, just could not resist, as posing with that orangutan sculpture at the entrance.

So very happy with them! They have an excellent choice of pots; far superior to any other; including on line. Service oriented, friendly, and definitely reasonably priced. I’m very surprised that someone said they charged too much. I found them less expensive than Armstrong or Home Depot or
while still offering better quality and choice.
this is a family owned business and I couldn’t be happier.

very nice place w/​lots of pottery but I think they’re way over priced! nice to look at but too high in price for me to want to buy! And no parking!

I ended up finding this gem because of the Groupon ad they ran. I have been there three times already. I have received great service every time I’ve visited — and always return with special treasures for the yard. I will definitely be back!

My husband and I went to the Madd Potter to look for/​purchase a fountain. On our first trip we had great service. Then I called in and a lady I spoke with was very unhelpful. I thought it was a coincidence, but then we went in for a second time and I couldn’t believe how rude a worker was to us. I think she was in charge too. The person I was with the second time was shocked and it was clear that this woman didn’t want us to spend a dime there.
I am surprised by all the good reviews. I hope the lady we spoke with was the owner – cause otherwise the owner has a rotten egg on their hands.

They have a large selection of… pots! from Asia. China, Vietnam, etc. Some are from Mexico, but not many. Their prices are very reasonable. They definitely have plants, but focus much more on pots, fountains, etc. Most of the plants there were succulents. It seems like they focus on plants that are easy to grow in the local climate, which is nice. They told me they make custom fountains, and I did see various unique and beautiful fountains there.
They carry bags of Spanish moss at what seems like a reasonable price, I’m not really an aficionado on the moss. Everyone working was very helpful and eager to help me find whatever I may be looking for!

Before purchasing a Living Social deal of $ 25 for $ 50 worth of merchandise at The Madd Potter, HG and I cased it out to make sure the prices weren’t just twice as high. I found an adorable talavera donkey for $ 56 that I’ve been coveting, and asked the lady to hold him for me until I bought the certificate. She didn’t hesitate at all, but I later feared that she would think better of selling him at such a discount. It took a couple of days before I got back there, and she brought him out saying he had been crying for me last night — my kind of person! How did she know I often have to snatch my gnomes out from under HG’s vigorous shovel, gasping «My precious!»?
Luckily I bought two of the LS deals because they had some unusually shaped terracotta pots at 30% off, and she applied that to some much fancier planters too. Nothing inspiring in the way of plants, but it seems the turn-​over in interesting pots and fountains is pretty brisk, so I’ll check them out again — especially if I don’t find any bargains in Mexico.

This is thee place to go for pottery! Parking is a little tricky but once you’re in, you’ll know it was worth it.
Tucked away a few blocks west of downtown, this place is full of small succulants and water plants. There specialty though is their selection of pots and garden décor.
Love it! The owners are helpful and friendly. I visit everytime I’m in Encinitas.

I love this place! Not only because they are one of my clients but because they have so much to choose from. If your in Encinitas and looking for good quality pots, fountains, tropicals, and/​or out door décor The Madd Potter is your one stop shop. There pots and fountains are very reasonably priced and come from all over the world! They also have a good selection of succulents for those looking to save on water. Get in there and buy something!

The Madd Potter is a wonderful outdoor shop featuring beautiful pottery, large outdoor plants and garden accessories including beautiful fountains from Italy and Vietnam. Some of the companies that they carry include Talavera pottery and The Trevi Collection and Florence New Italian Art fountains. They also feature décor items from local merchants. I love their large Buddha fountain and can’t wait to own it when I buy my house.
They have a large selection of plumeria plants that are grown locally.
You can also custom order any fountain for large pot to suit your color needs.