Gitane Freedom of Style

This place is awesome! Really cool jewelry, amazing candles, great clothes and gorgeous art work that they sell for the artist are just a few awesome things at this store! People should definitely check it out!

Awesome selection of cool style with affordable pricing. Handbags belts shoes dresses blouses and jeans jewelry it’s all herecheck it out

What more can I say but that Malika and her staff are the best in customer service. She has an eye for style and what will look good on someone. I just love this store and the staff’s great positive and sweet demeanor. Thank you!

If nothing else, this particular Gitane store is a shining example of what a store should provide in customer service.
My daughter and I were promptly greeted as we walked through the door. And, without being pushy, 2 of the young ladies working here offered their help and advice. Anything we needed was quickly found in the size and color we were looking for. When I was a little too slow in snatching an adorable top off the rack before another customer grabbed it and bought it… one of the sweet young ladies told me of another store where I could go and probably find it. THAT is great customer service.
Gitane has a nice variety of clothing that includes a wall full of jeans. They also have some great accessories. My 22 year-​old daughter walked out with several scarves, but informed me the clothing was more my (older) style. That’s okay… I need a store I can call my own.
We will definitely be back to Gitane.

I was greeted right away by two very sweet girls who wanted to offer their help. I ended up finding a the cutest ring for my mom’s birthday. All the jewelry and accessories were so trendy and unique. I loved everything in the store. The best part was the customer service – the owner was super friendly and even provided a hand-​crafted box from a local artist in the area to hold the gift for my mom. I’ll definitely be going back! :)

I tell people I have a personal shopper because the owner of Gitane, Malika, will choose only what suits me best. It’s been over 5 years that I’ve asked Malika to guide my style. I can honestly say that a majority of my wardrobe comes from Gitane b/​c Malika is honest about which colors, styles, and sizes fit my personal body. All her items are of great quality, local vendors (rarely an item made outside USA), and fashionable. Go today — huge Jan. Sale!

I am absolutely in love with this store. The atmosphere is warm and the whole store layout and interior is very welcoming and fun. I love the theme and colors of the store. It is all very well coordinated. A really beautiful store. Fitting rooms were very pretty, it makes me want to just stay in there. The clothes and accessories are for women from ages late teens and up. Overall a really awesome store I have found in Menlo park

let me start off by saying that I generally don’t like shopping in boutiques. I hate pushy, starker-​y sales people and they can be snobby.
I’ve been in here several times and its not like that at all. the sale lady is super nice, helpful without being annoying and its a pretty low pressure atmosphere.
more importantly they have really cute clothes at all price points. the looks are sort of a mix of morning glory (in Burlingame), anthropologie and zara.

Wonderful collections of fashion wear and accessories. Very helpful and friendly staffs. Owner is super sweet. Great place to shop! My new found treasure in Menlo Park! If you are tired of department stores or name brands at the malls, Gitane is the place to shop. You will find amazing fashion wears from local designers that you won’t find anywhere else. Stylish, chic and quality fabric. Should definitely check this place out.

I love absolutely everything about Gitane– the space itself, the variety and quality of the clothing they offer, their employees… everything! The way in which the space is laid out and decorated is gorgeous and so creative (jewelry in dried lentils?! Yes please!). They regularly feature work from local artists and occasionally rent out the incredible space for after-​hour events.
Everyone I have met on their staff is warm and welcoming and extremely knowledgeable and passionate about fashion. They truly go out of their way to help you find precisely what you’re looking for (or, if you don’t happen to be looking for something in particular, of guiding you to something you’re guaranteed to love and look fantastic in). The owner, Malika, has incredible style and a fantastic personality to boot! I can honestly say that as far as ‘client’ experience is concerned, this place is unparalleled in the retail world. I highly suggest checking out Gitane if you find yourself in either Menlo Park or Los Altos– you won’t regret it!

Wonderful boutique offering contemporary clothing at reasonable prices. The sales staff are knowledge about the merchandise and very helpful.
Malika, the owner, has a great sense of style and always willing to help pull together an amazing outfit — whether jeans & a t-​shrit or an evening out.

Gitane is a wonderful little boutique in Menlo Park. The owner and her staff are very friendly and helpful. The clothes are fun, different, wearable, and at all price points. Shopping here is a really nice experience. I’ve purchased several items in the last year and always feel special and different when I wear them, knowing they are not cookie cutter, and also that I’ve supported a local business.

Today must have been my lucky day because I found this boutique! First, it was one dress in the window that caught my eye, then another and a bag and shoes… it wasn’t long after that I decided I HAD to go into the store and was rewarded by many other great finds that included both classic & trendy outfits along with every accessory you would need to make it into an amazing outfit.
Malika has a great sense of fashion, very personable, and makes the experience so much fun you feel like you are shopping with one of your girlfriends. There is a range of prices that will allow everyone to find something they can add to their wardrobe. I still can’t believe how many great pieces there were in the store to give you that look of «effortless» style without looking like you were trying to copy a store window. Further more, if you didn’t think it was possible to find a place with phenomenal clothes selection AND the very best client experience, you HAVE to come here!
Thank you Gitane for being my new go to place when looking to refresh and excite my closet!

My favorite store of all time! Went to their new MP location which is bigger and more open than the T&C location was. Was hoping to find a dress for a party and the owner talked me into some very cool tops and jeans, items I would not have picked out on my own. That night was the first time in 20 years that my husband complimented me on my clothes, and I rec’d so many positive comments from people at the party. She can definitely dress me any time!

This place does a really nice job of gathering an eclectic mix, and I ADORE their bags. Everyone always says «Ohhh, great bag, whose is that?» Mine:) I dont know whose it is a knock off of, because it doesn’t have anyone’s fake names or initials on it. Plus, a friend apparently bought a pair of cover-​able boots there the other day, so I guess they do shoes now too?

The store owners are very sweet and friendly, but I find the prices to be pricey (very fitting of a boutique in downtown Palo Alto, I guess). I was excited to come here after reading all the great reviews but I was disappointed to find no sale section. I very much prefer Ambiance in SF to Gitane in Palo Alto. One positive was that I did really like the range of soaps they had available. The citron soap was very tangy! Didn’t check the price on that but I had a hunch even that was out of my price range. Ah, the iife of a grad student…

LOVE LOVE LOVE my new bag that I got here. And it cost probably about 20% what most of the bags that I love cost… okay, 10%. It was $ 78! Crazy. It’s not genuine leather, but, for today at least, I love it more than the Michael Kors that I bought the week before. The buyer here is great– tons of really cute stuff at really cute prices. I’ll be back for sure, Palo Alto isn’t that far from the city… and the whole center is pretty cute.

Love the clothes and the accessories. Always great customer service. Much better than shopping at the mall!

Just discovered this store while wandering Town & Country after brunch. Quite similar in style options compared to many of the Palo Alto boutiques, but much more reasonably priced. Great fun stuff, but I really like all of their casual wear.

I was so happy to find this place! After living in New York for three years, I finally came back to the Bay Area to visit. I find that a lot of the stores here are very expensive and generally cater to an older clientele.
Gitane is great. The clothes are fun and stylish. I knew Malika when she worked at Leaf and Petal and am so excited that she has her own store. She has such an eye for fashion and is the sweetest, most helpful person.
I bought a beautiful grey sweater with a really unique back, skinny jeans that actually flatter someone with a butt, and a cute motorcycle style jacket. Plus, I didn’t break the bank. When I move back, I will definitely be frequenting this spot.