Kelly Paper Store

Really helpful /​knowledgable staff. There’s a whole world of paper for you to explore :)

This is a wonderful place to get paper! Very nice, helpful staff, too. It seems to be one of the last bulk paper stores, and I am so glad they are in business!

Excellent service. They were 10 minutes to close but did not rush me and helped me find what I was looking for. Lots to choose from and a decent a la carte selection for those looking for just a few sheets/​envelopes for a small project.

These guys were super helpful in matching a very specific paper for the office. I was taken around the store to look at lots of samples and compare papers and costs. Knowledgeable, helpful, excellent selection.

Kelly Paper Store obviously sells paper and paper related products. didn’t explore further than the front desk where i was greeted helpfully.
i inquired about «continuous paper» i.e. computer paper.
informed they don’t carry it but can get it on one day’s notice. quoted price seem reasonable compared to Office Depot.
i shall return when i need some papers.

The friendliest and most helpful staff! This review is somewhat late but better than never, right? So I came in summer of last year to look for stationery and envelopes for our wedding invites. I did find something high-​quality and purchased them. It was a DIY project and they turned out really nice… really happy with our wedding invitation package. They even gave me some FREE stationery to try out just to see what will work best.
Thanks, KPS! I need more stationery so you will see me again.

Time: 3:42pm/60°F cloudy
Purpose: Office printer was empty of last Hammermill sheet since morning, no one took the incentive to replace or say something.
Set-​up: Small warehouse like rows and rows of different pound of papers. Very spacy as some areas can even hold a conference room if it had the settings. Just image walking into a staples or OfficeMax only in a smaller scale with concentration on paper and some stationary. Here you can buy by the pallets or individuals pieces. Some shipping and packing supplies not a whole lot though. Small company lot in back with roll up gate for customer pick up’s. No snacks only one stand up machine that holds four kinds of snacks the peanut M&M’s looks stale with crack shells already.
Staff: For some reason they’re very friendly here answering your questions with no roll eyes or something like efffff off.
Cleanliness: Clean for what the business is, no complaints.
Buys: 3 cases of hammermill at $ 37.89 a case and a box of crest style security envelopes at $ 66.78 a box.
Products: Shipping/​packaging, cards, packets, papers, maintenanc­e supplies, stock papers, custom prints, corrugated cardboard boxes, janitorial supplies.
Punch Line: Quiet area, off Broadway&27^th, nearby grocery stores, car dealership, Westlake Jr High, 7 – 11 convience, tire shop, walking distance off Lake Merritt, cafes.
Final Thoughts: Almost drove to emeryville if it wasn’t a coworker indicating that this place was nearby. I dig this place it specialized in any kind of paper no matter the # but the availability compare to that of others. You can get sharp razor thin paper to more heavy gauge type depending on your applications. Becareful parking after dark is not advisable here saw about 4 parking spaces with smash glistening glasses spread on curbside.

Best to order in advance. They don’t have a lot on hand, but they are a bit cheaper. Selections were very limited.

My GO TO PLACE for anything paper related!
Last time I’ve been here was in 2003 … for my CCA thesis project and the guys working then were friendly and I didn’t expect any difference this time around.
I took my bro and sis-​in-​law here to check out paper selections for their upcoming wedding and needless to say… they were definitely overwhelmed with the massive selections.
I was able to get samples to test print and had a couple of our questions answered…
Definitely worth checking out for all you fellow GD folks!

This place is essential for anyone involved in bookarts, crafts or anything dealing with bulk paper and related supplies.
It reminds me of many stores that used to exist 20 years ago, but have closed shop from the big block stores’ death grip.
I hope they stay open. Last year they cut back their hours (no longer open on Saturdays), so I started to worry.
I try to support them whenever I can.

This place is great! I passed the store many times, but was always turned off by the outside. I’ve been using another, very high priced stationary store, but for most of my colored cardstock, I will only use Kelly Paper! They have all of their paper out, so you can buy by the page and/​or look at what you’re getting.
I walked away with 250 sheets of pretty cardstock in pink for under $ 10. Wow!
Thanks so much! Will be back!

Just the best. Period. Good selection, friendly and helpful staff. Just the best. Period.

I have a printing business, so I go here a lot and everyone who works at this store is very friendly and helpful. If they are out of something that they normally carry, they can usually get it for you within 1 – 2 business days. It’s not a paper boutique like Paper Source, but then you’re not paying up the zahoo here like you would there.

I wandered into this store because I was at Grocery Outlet nearby and I needed some stationery. My phone told me Kelly Paper was just around the corner. I was a little disappointed when I walked in and discovered it’s more like a warehouse than a stationery store, but then found out all their paper is for sale as individual sheets as well as reams. Yay! I found some pretty pink paper I can use for stationery and it was only 15 cents a sheet — unlike what real stationery would cost me. Turns out they carry stationery too, just a pretty limited selection. They were out of a lot of it when I was there.
Then comes the best part… I go up to the counter with my ten sheets… and the guy gives them to me for free! «just take them as a sample.» He put them in an envelope for me and everything. How exciting! Love it.

Decent paper supplies. I’m a spoiled former xpedx customer — they had tons and tons of papers and envelopes but their Berkeley retail store is now closed. I was just looking for envelopes and found some but wished for a much larger selection. Helpful and friendly staff.

This place is a dream come true for nerds like me who are always on the hunt for good deals on quality invitation paper. I used to run by the store all the time and I thought it was closed down — until recently a print shop told me they are open on weekdays. The store is conveniently located and easy to find. And the staff is very informative and helpful.

I love this place no lines the people know what they are talking about. Just looks like its always closed but its NOT.

One case of 8 ½×11 for about $ 30 lasted me through grad school and a few months after.
p. s. I was an English major so this is significant. Lots of papers!

I was very pleased to find out that Kelly Paper Store was only a 5 minute drive from my work. When I pulled up, I noticed the place wasn’t fancy at all, and there were no cars in the parking lot. I thought they were closed, but sure enough… they were open. As soon as I walked in, you notice the temperature change right away. It’s probably 10+ degrees HOTTER in there than it is outside. On a side note, the customer service and the variety of papers is awesome! I came here to get paper and envelopes for my wedding invitations/​table cards/​etc. I was looking for a particular color and weight and one of the employees walked me to the correct area and gave me different samples to choose from. Found exactly what I needed and saved a lot of money! Very happy I found this place.

Kelly Paper is totally awesome. The printer I use for my business gets all the paper he uses from this place, and recommended I check it out to see what all my options are. The first day I went in, the guy who was working there spent a long time showing me all the recycled papers, which I really appreciated. Their supply is huge and their service is always friendly. Plus, I agree with Leigh – the parking situation is a definite plus.