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Plain Janes

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Local(415) 759-7487

44 W Portal Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127

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Plain Janes
Local(415) 759-7487

44 W Portal Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127

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User Reviews of Plain Janes

Yelp.com Review - by Irene Z.

1.0 of 5 stars. Rest in Peace Plain Janes When Eric and Lloyd owned this store it was an amazing destination.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I cant believe this place is closing its doors! It is a great shop for gifts every season. They do have some good "close out" deals until March31. But its mostly sad.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lolia S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I just noticed the going out of business, 25% off everything sign. They received their Easter decorations too. Though it's not a favorite store of mine, I am sorry to see it go. It's definitely a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa N.

5.0 of 5 stars. So sad that Plain Jane's is closing its doors at the end of the month. I would usually stop in after the Holidays to pick up discounted cards, wrapping paper, gifts, etc. Today after feeding my Peet's…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always go during and after holidays (Christmas, Halloween, etc.) because they have the coolest collection of holiday...stuff! I'm not into smelly soaps and lotions(which they have) but they also…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely not a shop to bring your male counterpart. He will take one quick look at the display of moisturizers and feminine decor and freeze in the door way. Trust me, it happened. I came back with…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fannie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice soaps, got it. Live and artificial flowers, got it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by laila e.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a Shangri-La if you're looking for a stand-out present. I also appreciate the fact that they are willing to box and ribbon (gorgeous ribbon!) gift items. If you're in the neighborhood, drop in and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kelly p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Plain Jane's. If I ever need pajamas with a sushi print on them, fig and olive hand cream, a beautiful hand made leaf necklace, ship in a bottle, or great happy wedding card, I head over to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nanette L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This gift boutique is in my neck of the woods where I come to browse for unique and fun items. The items turn over quick with each season and holiday change. I love to take a whiff of their…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Esa Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Have you ever wanted to be in the secret garden while fairies anoint you with lovely floral scents and moisturizers, at the same time as being in a girlie through back to the kitchy fifties with a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love, love, love this store! Small enough to get and out of in a jiffy if need be, and yet stocked full of all things desired to keep you gazing a while. My Plain Jane staples: Archipelago candles,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathalie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cute little boutique full of knick-knacks that would make great gifts for a gal pal. Love the fact that they have Trapp candles. Orange Vanilla and Bob's Flower Shop are my favorites. Perfect for the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love going to Plain Jane's because they always have intersting little trinkets and things there. During the holiday season, they always have the cuttest ornaments for your tree and the window is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hugh B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've made an annual pilgrimage to Plain Jane's for Christmas ornaments for several years, and they have one of the best selections in the city. More recently I've found myself venturing in for some…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. great place!
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chenoa B.

5.0 of 5 stars. A wonderful little botique with hard-to-find treasures and funny little gifts. It reminds me of the stores I used to shop at with my mom growing up in Petaluma. How cute is that? Very very cute.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by imelda j.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is literally covered from floor to ceiling in stuff. So much stuff that you could easily spend an hour looking at everything. All unique, cute stuff. Bath and body products. Baby and kid…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lyn R.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great little gift and card shop. You can always find something you love, and they're really nice.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I gotta admit. This place is weird, but in a fun way. I screwed up bad once and hadn't gotten my wife anything for our anniversary and I walked in and told that to the girl behind the counter who…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by THE BUNNY THAT ROARED ..

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my most favorite shopping destinations...full of fantastic cards, girly knick-knacks, soaps, jewelery...just last month I picked up the cutest pair of sushi pj's. Awesome for seasonal items,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie I.

3.0 of 5 stars. For the longest time I always thought that Plain Jane's was a florist. Could you blame me? The outside had plants and there was something so uber girly that it only seemed logical that they would sell…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle F.

4.0 of 5 stars. So sweet and cute, Plain Jane's always has a gift for any woman, girl, or baby. I always wander in here when I'm walking by, checking out the new items and seeing what's on the sale table for myself.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This store brings out my super girly side and I love it. I leave anxious to do at-home spa treatments or at least buy gifts for friends.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kilan O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cool store, fun to browse in, lots of good stuff (especially bath salts and bubbles, lotions etc.), but all quite pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by anna c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Plain Jane's is heaven for gift shopping, well, for women anyway. I have to go in and check things out every time I walk by the store. I must say that I come out empty handed about 90% of the time. If…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine K.

5.0 of 5 stars. No matter who you're shopping for or what the occasion, you will find the perfect gift at Plain Jane's. Every nook and cranny of this shop is filled with fun finds. Most people appreciate getting a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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New owners and a new attitude!

Plain Jane's has new owners! While I always liked this store, I never liked the staff. The new staff...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this store -- akin to Juniper Tree in Oakland. Super cute cards, gifts, smelly goodies for the bod... fun stuff. Adds a great quirkiness to West Portal.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernadette G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the perfect store to pop into on date night. Whether you're headed to a movie, dinner, or coffee, you can drag your boyfriend/busband into this store and drop hints about all the things you'd…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Beeme G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stopped in here tonight and had a great time checking out the new Halloween stuff. They had everything from witches to brains in jars. I love this store for seasonal stuff - they have the best…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Frankly G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place will turn you into a gift junky. I started to pop in here for the odd hostess gift...then birthday presents...then baby gifts...and now wedding gifts...I'm hooked! Plain Jane's carries the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love going to Plain Jane's for the sole reason that I don't need one single thing here. And I want it all. Recently they have opened up the store layout to be a little bit less crowded, but it's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by emmie k.

5.0 of 5 stars. if i ran a retail establishment, i'd like to think it'd be one like plain jane's. they carry everything from cards and gifts to scented girly bath products. everything in the store shows a fun yet…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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Great selection and great customer service

This small neighborhood gift store is a delight. Although it is easy to miss on this crowded street, it is worth stopping in next time you are in the neighborhood. They have the great gifts. During the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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a little overpriced

Plain Jane's is located on the first block of West Portal. I always walk into this store when I am ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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A neighborhood store with class!

Love this store! A great selection of unique items and collectibles. The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.You can get everything from ornaments to plants here. They have recently renovated the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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Plain Jane's

I am really not to fond of this store. Yes, it does offer some cute things like soaps, cards, ornam...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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AN UNEXPECTED GEM

Ran in here for a card and ended up with a lot more. This place is aunexpected treasure trove of unique gifts and items for the home. You could spend hours looking around in this store and still not see...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2004
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Jane's is not plain at all!

This is my one-stop-shop for everything, and every holiday or special day. Its a fun shop with lots of nooks and crannies for treasure hunting AND a garden area. Jeanne is loads of fun and takes great care of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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