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Cliff's Variety

Hardware Store and Miscellaneous Store
Castro, San Francisco
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    Cass M.
    "Great selection of glam fabrics and hilarious prints."(3 Tips)
    James T.
    "... toys, electronics, gardening supplies, etc etc. Pretty much everything."(3 Tips)
    harold c.
    "Everything you need they have, and very friendly, helpful people"(2 Tips)
    Rey B.
    "cute animated teddy bear"(2 Tips)
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  • SFist
    SFistAugust 3, 2014
    Part hardware store, part drag emporium, Cliff's Variety has been going strong for decades in the heart of the Castro, providing queens and lesbians alike with assorted items for home improvement. Read more
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    Steven HJanuary 2, 2017
    Cliff's has everything for the home and staff willing to help. So rare in chain stores. Must be one of the best indie stores in the country
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  • glyka
    glykaMarch 26, 2016
    Cute and practical SF souvenirs among lots of fabrics, art utensils, ornaments, cards and cool kitchenware devices
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  • Gary S.
    Gary SmithApril 20, 2016
    love the store has everything to make home nice and he is there among the aisdles....and he is hot.....gary love the man with the beard............
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    Rich YannaconeFebruary 16, 2019
    Spectacular hardware store. + had everything I needed. Great staff help
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  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SalinasAugust 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    You can get glass cut in the back of the store. Cliff's really does have everything!
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  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SalinasAugust 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    You can drop off old batteries and compact fluorescent lights here instead of throwing them in the trash and destroying the earth.
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    Andrew BristowSeptember 5, 2017
    Super friendly and helpful staff, able to help you with any project you might have
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    harold charnsNovember 19, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Everything you need they have, and very friendly, helpful people
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  • Chloe C.heart icon on user image
    Chloe CondonDecember 31, 2016
    Best hardware/craft store in SF. Staff is amazingly friendly!
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  • Cass M.
    Cass MFebruary 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    There's a sewing section hidden in the back of the annex. Great selection of glam fabrics and hilarious prints.
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  • Vincent P.heart icon on user image
    Vincent PardueMarch 27, 2012
    Great variety of tools, like mag lites, key accessories, hardware, kitchen ware, garden supplies and unique LGBT gifts & hobby supplies.
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  • Jordan S.heart icon on user image
    Jordan StanisciaMarch 30, 2015
    This store has everything! Hardware, dishes, lumber, garden supplies, board games, toys, and more.
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  • James T.heart icon on user image
    James TMay 21, 2016
    They have everything – tools, toys, electronics, gardening supplies, etc etc. Pretty much everything.
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  • Ryan T.heart icon on user image
    Ryan TamaresNovember 4, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Great service!
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  • Cat T.heart icon on user image
    Cat TAugust 9, 2012
    Old fashioned hardware store with lots of great old fashioned and new fashioned stuff.
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  • Mikahla V.heart icon on user image
    Mikahla VicinoNovember 11, 2016
    This store just keeps on giving. So many fun things to explore!
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  • Steve D.
    Steve DardarianSeptember 8, 2011
    I love Cliff's! They are convenient & have everything. FYI: the guy in the kilt is a perv.
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    Steve LarranagaAugust 15, 2016
    I always just love walking through the store ..... It makes me smile
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  • Stephanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie RobinsonJune 3, 2015
    Great place to find gifts and housewares.
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  • Tom J.heart icon on user image
    Tom JacksonMay 27, 2016
    An amazing hardware store and Community center
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  • Alec H.
    Alec HNovember 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They will check your light bulbs before purchase to ensure they all work!
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    Gilda JaimeDecember 24, 2015
    Everything
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  • Alberto C.
    Alberto CobosJuly 23, 2010
    More than a hardware store. Awesome variety what I needed they had. Good shopping friendly staff.
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  • Hanah
    HanahNovember 25, 2015
    Great place to get basic sewing supplies
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  • Brett L.heart icon on user image
    Brett LiderDecember 27, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    SodaStream re-fills here!
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  • Rey B.
    Rey BenavidezNovember 21, 2010
    get place want cute animated teddy bear that sings " sun rise sun set" from " Fiddler on the Roof"
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  • Thomas O.
    Thomas OuttMay 21, 2014
    Best place for contrived costumes.
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  • Tara L.heart icon on user image
    Tara LounsburyMay 26, 2016
    They have everything!!!
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  • Jack A.
    Jack AApril 3, 2012
    The craft section is decent but the workers have SO MUCH ATTITUDE every time.
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  • Dora
    DoraJune 30, 2010
    It looks like a hardware store, but they carry pinatas, helium balloons and other birthday supplies.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more
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  • Adam K.heart icon on user image
    Adam KusiakJanuary 18, 2016
    Nice fabrics
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  • Diego R.
    Diego RufoMarch 25, 2011
    Ok, this is a hardware store... but you can find there so many cool stuff! Read more
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  • Maryam L.
    Maryam LouiseSeptember 30, 2011
    This is not some dusty hardware store. Visit to find out what I'm saying.
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  • Joe C.
    Joe CastrovinciFebruary 20, 2010
    A really great neighborhood store ... great selection and lots of helpful people.
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  • Darren B.
    Darren BondyApril 6, 2010
    Good ole fahioned service with a smile. Excellent customer service.
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  • Jon M.
    Jon McLachlanOctober 10, 2009
    4 cents screws...
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    IzabellaJanuary 3, 2016
    Uma das lojas mais interessantes do Castro, com um pouco de tudo. Na loja menor há uma grande variedade de objetos para decoração.
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  • Umi H.
    Umi HuiNovember 15, 2014
    什么都有的神奇杂货铺+五金铺,貌似开了很多很多年
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