Papyrus

For a cards and stationery store, their selection of cards is quite limited (birthday cards, or you’re basically out of luck), and the selection of stationery is virtually non-​existent.
I suppose they are doing the best they can in the small space, but how am I supposed to tell my loved ones how I feel without a mass-​produced card that fits my express purpose?

I love this little store. It’s on my route to work and has become my go-​to for cute cards and wrapping paper. Everyone that works in here is so friendly that it makes it a joy to stop in. They are also incredibly helpful in putting together different wrapping papers and bows. It’s pricey but my gifts keep looking so beautiful that I think it’s worth it.

I don’t have much patience for wrapping gifts.
It’s not my forte. At all.
In fact giving gifts in a timely manner isn’t my forte at all either.
Which is why today was my first time — ever — walking into Papyrus.
I decided that a belated wedding gift needed a little colorful love and adornment and I popped in here on the way to work.
Papyrus’ staff were helpful from the beginning and being that I just needed some basics — I grabbed some colorful paper and a big decorated bag and went straight to the register.
The woman helping me was quick to process my order and in just under five minutes I was out of there.
Phew.
The gift was still awkwardly wrapped by me — but it definitely had more pizazz thanks to Papyrus.
Trust.

Aww, the ladies at this Papyrus location are just the sweetest. I was on the hunt for a Fireman booty card (I mean, who wouldn’t be?) for a friend who just graduated from fire academy. I had already been to 2 other Papyrus locations with no luck finding the card. They called all stores until they found me the card. I now own it. Best customer service around! Love me some Papyrus.

While it is a small store, the customer service was phenomenal. I had to pick up some items after work… was greeted as I walked in, and Patricia, the employee who helped me, was incredibly nice and kind as I checked out. Her happy attitude made me just a bit happier, and I left with some very nice gifts in my bag :-)

If you are looking for a special card made with some extra touches, this is the place to get it. The cards are beautiful. Much better quality and much more thoughtful in my humble opinion than getting a card from Walgreens.
They are a bit on the pricey side but I do feel that something extra nice does deserve the price. It is a nice one of a kind, special card type of place. They also have pretty wrapping paper for special occasions.
The counter staff is very engaging usually, too. They are helpful when trying to find a special card during a time crunch.

I will agree with some of the reviews, and that is the cards are a bit pricey– but quality comes at a price. But lucky for me, I am not a fan of card giving.
I am a fan of having my hand made objects beautifully wrapped. And I get that (repeatedly) at this store. WOW Alex has never let me down. I choose the base paper, and I let him run with whatever he wants to do. I know it will be top quality, and there is no way I could ever do what he does. He is my «go to» for my wrapping.
I have had people that I have given gifts to– go back to the store to compliment him on his work… that is just how good he is.
If you want to give a seriously impactful gift, expertly wrapped by a friendly, professional staff, this is the place for you.

Cute location, quality products, but I felt the product assortment for being an SF location was somewhat limited. Also lacking in the ways of add ons, I needed a small trinket gift and came out empty handed.

I will NEVER go to this Papyrus again! The girls that work here are consistently rude and they never greet me when I walk in. It’s such a TINY store and it makes me feel uncomfortable walking into a store feeling completely uncomfortable.
There isn’t much of a selection and I hardly ever see anyone here — I really don’t know how they stay in business.
Anyways, the girls here need to learn the meaning of customer service! And like others said, Walgreens is just down the corner. You can go buy a Hallmark card for half the price of a Papyrus card. Plus, why buy such an expensive card that your recipient is just going to look at once?

I love love this location! It’s a bit of a walk away from my office but they stock more inventory at great prices during their sales. For instance, I was in search for a faux leather journal for work. I found one at Battery for $ 9 (after 50% discount). They didn’t have anymore and I needed a couple of more.
On a lark, I walked down here and lo and behold they had 2 in the window display. The clerk was nice enough to dismantle the display and grab the last two for me. Those journals (identical to the one I bought at Battery) cost $ 4.50 each. Yes, they were even cheaper than the Battery store’s! Same merchandise.
I find that this store has more interesting outdated inventory during their sales and better prices than Battery, Montgomery and Embarcadero (yes I do my twice yearly stroll to all Papyrus stores in search of good presents).
They also have some Zhu Zhu pets and accessories that were on clearance. Way cheaper than what was Target’s clearance price. Who da thunk?
I have no problems with the staff. They weren’t overly friendly but they do their jobs well. Yes I am a loner shopper. That means I want to be left alone.

Consistently get good service from the team at this store — although small, they can pretty much direct me to the exact card I’m looking for and clearly know their small inventory very well.
The card designs are getting better and better — they seem to be adding fresh new ranges on a regular basis, so I can be pretty confident that friends wont receive the same card twice or more. Score!

The girls at Papyrus need to take a cue from the greeting cards they sell… and share a little sunshine with their customers every now and then. Lucky for them, their cards are so amazing (overpriced, but amazing) that I can’t pass up a holiday without stopping in to purchase something special for someone special. And in my last 6+ visits, my experiences have been sub par.
Now, let’s look at my Unilocal review distribution… I’m pretty lax on handing out 4’s and 5’s, and let’s face it, I’ve given them at least six opportunities to illustrate some sort of acceptable customer service…
But even I have to draw the line… when the [same-​as-​usual] cashier does not say hello [again], does not extend a courtesy ‘May I help you?’ [again], and doesn’t bark the obligatory ‘thank you’ after my purchase [again]. Normally, I’m able to let that sort of stuff slide, but when YOU THROW MY CARD AT ME instead of handing it to me… I’ve gotta sarcastically chuckle in your face a little, and then start thinking of how to properly articulate a customer service based Unilocal review.
Next time, I’m zoning in on your name tag. Lady.
+1 Location
+1 Inventory

Albeit expensive, they have unique quality items which make for great gifts and cards. Love all the glitter! Just got a super funny Passover card for only $ 2.95. Who knew?

I love Papyrus for the cutest little cards and stationary! It’s all a complete waste of money, but I don’t have an artistic bone in my body, so it’s my only option.
This particular location is teensy tiny weeny. When I’m having a fat day I try to avoid it out of fear I won’t fit in. However, the staff are extremely helpful, they have serached high and low before for the one thing I was after, they’ve hooked me up with free gift wrap etc. It’s always a pleasant experience, and I try to go during sales to stock up, it doesn’t hurt the wallet quite as much.

It’s almost frightening how many of these stores one will see on a casual lunchtime stroll through San Francisco.
On impulse, I popped into this store on my way to work. There’s a remarkably high density of cards to the least amount of square footage /​cubic volume here, but I finally found a card with the perfect get well sentiment. And this is after cruising at least five other card stores, two of which were also Papyrus.
It would seem not all Papyrus stores are exact copies? Excellent.
As a bonus, the sales person was welcoming and helpful. And this is in spite of the early morning hour!

A small stationary shop that sells cards, gift wrapping paper, and candles! This place is small so it can be crowded if there are more than 5 people inside. The cards are a bit nicer, which means the price comes with it as well.
Minus a couple of stars for taking… f-​o-​r-​e-​v-​e-​r in ringing up 2 cards.

As I walked into the store I saw an employee and greeted her. She just stared at me and went back to restocking a table. Okay…
This is an incredibly small store. All I had was one bag and it was still hard to maneuver around. I side stepped around the store — straight on out!

Just bought Mom a Mother’s Day card.
$ 5. It looks expensive, is glittery and soft, but will cut you — just like Mom.
The only thing that bothers me about Papyrus is they don’t print the prices on the cards. I mean, I know that it is impolite to discuss the cost, but if I’m forking over seven big ones, I’d like the recipient to know that they owe me a drink or a kidney or something.
In the spirit of being upfront and honest, I included a cheesy «sh*t-eating grin» photo of a random male co-​worker and myself. He has a girlfriend, but I just bought myself two months free of Mom’s probing questions.
and a bouquet of flowers when we eventually «break up.»
Happy sMother’s Day, Mommy!

You’re in the FiDi and have ten minutes to buy cards to thank your bosses and staff for a great year. Where do you go? Papyrus.
You can go to Hallmark if you want to be like your uncle Phil and give what is the equivalent of the fruitcake, but Papyrus is the place to go if you want people to think «wow».
Papyrus sells high-​end cards for all occasions.
I buy thank you cards in a 10 pack that run me $ 15 with the envelopes.
I’m also a big fan of the stationary if I am in the mood to write a nice note to my that special woman in my life.

Spending $ 20 on three cards that will most likely find themselves in the trash by the beginning of 2008 never felt so good! Though it would have felt better if I didn’t have to elbow, shove, and bitch slap my way through the three other people who actually fit inside this crowded matchbox of a store with me. Scaling back your merchandise and focusing on cards alone wouldn’t be a bad idea for this particular location, Papyrus.
Big points for having an outpost here, though, because I don’t have time to hike to the Westfield during lunch and being the lady of fine and distinguished taste that I am, I would never buy my greeting cards at Walgreen’s!