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Mints Design
Categories: Shopping Flowers & Gifts Florists Shopping Bridal Event Planning & Services Florists, Bridal, Event Planning & Services [Edit]
2500 Central AveSte 260
(between Everett St & Regent St)
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 379-8780
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
We specialize in Indian musical Instruments, Books, Indian wedding items, cotton shirts and gifts item from India.
46 reviews for Mints Design
Review Highlights
"The flowers were my favorite part of my wedding."
(in 21 reviews)
"They have a good selection of potted plants."
(in 5 reviews)
"Mints Floral Design Studio is the cutest floral design..."
(in 9 reviews)
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46 reviews in English
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Review from shirley h.
San Leandro, CA
10/22/2011
Mints is the best!! Work ethic, products and design - wonderful and awesome. I had the opportunity to use them for my wedding. One of the best things I ever did - made the venue gorgeous!! And the staff - excellent and personable. Their flower arrangements are SO beautiful, my hubby goes back to them every year for a replica of my wedding bouquet as my anniversary present. Highly recommended!
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Review from Krystal C.
Oakland, CA
Updated - 7/25/2011
I am up-ing my star reviews for Mints because I am so impressed with their customer service. I had initially wrote a somewhat negative review on my disappointment with my wedding flower arrangements that they had done. Canna was so sad and reached out to me and apologized profusely. We worked it out and I edited my review. Then, a couple days later, I get a phone call from a bakery for a special package from Mints. Canna had ordered a box of delicious cupcakes to deliver to my house. On top of that, because I wasn't home until the evening, the bakery didn't deliver it after hours so Canna had her partner hand deliver it to my house.
Despite being disappointed with the size of my wedding flower arrangements, the flowers were still very nice but I am just amazed at how above and beyond Canna went to make sure her customers are happy. As she is just starting out her business, she is taking this whole thing as a learning experience. I can tell that she doesn't see me as just another customer but wants to maintain a long standing business relationship. Just her efforts to make me happy AFTER the event and already being paid shows how hard she works and how much she cares.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/16/2011
I hired Mints for my wedding and was disappointed with the result. The planning process was… Read more »
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Review from Cara Y.
Oakland, CA
10/6/2008
Yelp's 2 star designation of "Meh. I've experienced better" is pretty much right on with my experience with Mints.
I called several days ahead and made an appointment to speak with someone about doing the bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres for my wedding. First step. Good.
However, when I arrived for my appointment, I was told that they were running late with a previous client. Fine. Ok. No problem. It happens. However, 15 minutes later, I was still standing there (the place is tiny and there is nowhere to sit unless you're having a consultation) and there was no sign of the consultation even being close to wrapping up. Multiple laptops still out, couple still chatting away and flipping through books and binders, etc.
I was about a minute from just giving up and walking out when the consultant comes out and apologizes for leaving me standing there. Fine. Ok. Thank you for acknowledging that. However, she then goes back to the previous couple and hands the girl behind the counter an order form to go over with me.
Lady, I don't know flowers from molecular genetics. I am not a "flower person." I don't know what I want, and I'm certainly not ready to order anything without sitting down and talking about my options. The girl who helped me had some basic suggestions, but had virtually no technical knowledge, experience, or time to spend helping me figure out what I was going to need. I was out of there in less than 10 minutes from the time she started speaking to me, and no one ever followed up with me after the fact.
I'm usually pretty flexible, but if I have an appointment, I expect that appointment to be honored. I left feeling like since I wasn't going to be spending thousands on my flowers, they just passed me off. Not a good feeling.Listed in: Eeks & Mehs.
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Review from Jeanne C.
San Francisco, CA
5/11/2009
Mint saved my butt.
It was Friday of Mother's Day weekend. I called in an order at 3pm and they delivered by the end of the day. This is huge! None of the other flower shops would help.
Thank you! -
Review from frankie c.
Oakland, CA
Updated - 1/3/2010
There's an extra invisible bonus star for Mints here for indulging me in my finest retard hour --- When I showed up there to buy a christmas gift for a co-worker without my wallet, the owner was kind enough to wrap and let me take my sweet african orchid with only my promises to come back and pay for it.
Sometimes living and working on this claustrophobic little island has its benefits.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/15/2008
1 star for making the cutest store out of what is basically a hallway;
1 star for being a family… Read more »
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Review from Jennifer G.
Ithaca, NY
1/31/2008
I have never been inside this shop, although I have been the recipient of many, many Mint flowers. These babies last f-o-r-e-v-e-r. My last dozen roses lasted for 2 weeks before they even started to show signs of age.
Mint: on behalf of girlfriends everywhere, thank you. -
Review from Amelia R.
7/11/2007
The dainty faeries who inhabit run this magic den are flora artistes in the most etherial sense. I've sent three bouquets from them and each one was fab-U-lous.
Well worth the extra green for amazing greens (and yellow and reds and pinks and BLUES!). -
Review from Camille K.
Alameda, CA
2/2/2008
Mints Floral Design Studio is the cutest floral design studio ever! I bought my Venus Flytrap here. Sadly, my Venus died. The soil has since sprouted other green things that have no connection to those gaping mouths of old. I...kill...plants...
I would consider having Mints handle my wedding or other special event, if they are reasonable enough. I support small businesses. I may just go right on a head and book them for something! -
Review from Dennis D.
Chicago, IL
12/7/2006
Mint is the coolest flower shop in Alameda. You'll find some interesting flowers that you won't find at trader joe's or Safeway. (Obviously).
They have a good selection of potted plants.
I usually go here to get some secret bouquet to surprise the wife.
The staff is helpful. In the last year or so, I've noticed that many soon to be newlyweds are coming here for flower arrangements. -- that's no accident.
It's on Park Street next to Tomatina's. if you're going for a stroll in Alameda, stop on in.
Get your style on! -
Review from Debbie T.
Oakland, CA
3/23/2007
I almost walked past this flower shop on my way to the bookstore next door. The front entrance facing Park St. is a sliver of a hallway. I noticed a green smear out of the corner of my eye and stepped back to check it out.
What a lovely surprise! The nice music...the trickling fountain piece at the rear of the store....all their potted plants and florist flowers...so nice! This shop is so darn cute! Even their business cards are cute! They are very professional and artistic at what they do and it really shows.
Even though the two florists behind the counter had their hands full, they answered my questions and gave me helpful tips. And, they didn't mind me poking around in their pottery stocks to find the perfect vessels for my plants. I ended up with two beautiful potted plants that are now sitting happily on my bookshelf. -
Review from Sarah V.
Englewood, CO
4/22/2011
I visited Mints when a friend of mine was getting married. She had nothing but great things to say about this little, inconspicuous shop. I was amazed at the size of the shop, first and foremost. It was just this long, narrow room that was filled wall to wall with just the cutest arrangements.
Since then, I have been in love and have ordered all of our holiday arrangements and flowers for my mother from Mints. The best part is: their flowers seem to last FOREVER, and my husband is adamant that they are fake! -
Review from Susan T.
Castro Valley, CA
9/4/2008 2 photos
I Heart Mints Floral Design! Ever since I looked through their portfolio during our consultation, I've been in awwwee with them since. I'm so happy I used Mints as the florist for my wedding. My photographer even had a comment about how great their flowers looked! I highly recommend using Mints as your wedding florist! Their designs are so unique & artistic...i did extensive research and I couldn't find any other floral vendor in comparison. I met with a total of 6 florist and no one could have been as artistic & unique. I love their little studio in Alameda, I just want to buy everything in there!
One more thing...they really listen to what you want and their customer service is super great! -
Review from Stephanie P.
San Leandro, CA
5/24/2009
Mints is AWESOME! I used Mints as my florist for my wedding in 11/08 and I could not have been happier. They worked with my ideas and came up with some great designs for arrangements. Mints designs are unique and beautiful.
On my wedding day I was STRESSED but the flowers were there on time and where they needed to be. My bouquet was BEAUTIFUL and just how I had pictured it! Our ceremony arrangements were also gorgeous and our table arrangements were simple and elegant.
I, being the stressed bride that I was, even forgot to pay the deposit on time and when I called to freak out thinking they would have canceled the whole deal they just told me to bring the deposit the next day (two days before the wedding!), nice!
Bottom line: Beautiful flowers, unique designs, great service. -
Review from Tricia B.
Los Angeles, CA
11/9/2009
I used Mints for my wedding in June 2008. I heard of them from a friend of mine who used them for her GORGEOUS wedding. I was a bit intimidated by Mints at first as their work looked a bit out of my budget, but after meeting with several ho-hum florists I thought, "what do I have to lose," and Mints princes were quite competitive to other not-so-nice florists.
I worked with Dorothy who provided TONS of inspiration to our wedding decor. She was also very helpful in suggesting flowers that were a bit more budget friendly while still keeping the overall look elegant. The flowers were my favorite part of my wedding!
I use Mints for all my flower and gift needs. May has arranged countless stunning and unique bouquets for me. I'll never get bored with their work. They're so friendly and I love the smell of their shop when walking in. -
Review from Sabrina H.
Culver City, CA
5/9/2009
I've always been so impressed with the work product that I receive from mints that I've recommended this place to all my friends. My family uses them for every occasion from weddings to baby showers to birthday parties, and we ALWAYS get compliments on the flowers. The guests like them so much that they passive aggressively fight over who gets to bring home the center piece.
They were so easy to work with and delivered right on time so my schedule for any of our events were not affected.
Just to give you an idea of how pretty the arrangements are: After my sister's wedding reception Saturday night, we packed up what we could from the restaurant but we were too pooped to bring home all the non-guest table floral arrangements. We asked if it was alright if we came by the next day to pick them up.
This restaurant was a huge Sunday brunch location, so it was packed when I showed up the next morning to pick up the flowers. The restaurant had actually taken the arrangements and put them around the waiting area as decoration. As I was reaching to gather them up, quite a few of the patrons were commenting on how beautiful they were and were rather disappointed that I was taking them away. A couple of them asked where they were from.
I don't know if these people ever made it over to Mint's, but this is generally the reaction I get from their flowers. -
Review from Fonny C.
Santa Clara, CA
11/10/2008
Creative! That's how I describe their work.
We hired Mints Flower for our wedding in The Fairmont San Francisco.
I was looking for a florist that can combine east & west flower arrangement style for my wedding. Mints Flower is one of the few who can did it. I was lucky to be able to find them.
When I visited their store, I'm surprised at how cute their studio is.
They can convert a place which basically like a hallway into a really cute floral studio. They have cute small pond, cute flower pots and cute flower arrangement. I love visiting their store.
Dorothy was so helpful and professional from the planning stage until D-day. She really listens to what I want .Together with her talented team, they can fulfill my expectation. Their creations are really beautiful. My guests were impressed by their creativity.
I definitely highly recommend them. -
Review from laura b.
San Francisco, CA
6/22/2006
Mints is the cutest shop I've ever been in. It's so cute it should be in Carmel or Mystic or some shit, you know? So cute! They are basically a full service florist so you can stop in and buy a plant or bouquet or you can have them um, flower-fy your wedding. You know, act as the florist. Not sure how to say that so I'll just use flower-fy because it sounds kinda superhero-esque. Anyway, completely reasonable prices for the level of work they are putting out and the shop itself is so charming, it would be a shame to be in Alameda and miss it. Located mere blocks from my parent's house, should you be in town, give me a ring and we'll go get lunch! Ow!
Listed in: Alameda: Isle of DREAMS!
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Review from Peg S.
11/11/2009
Little greenery oasis on Park Street. Blink and you'll miss it. It's literally the size of a doorway off the street. The long corridor into the shop is lined with cutesy potted plants. Quaint place to shop for that thoughtful bouquet or plant gift even for yourself!
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Review from jenny c.
Oakland, CA
2/28/2009
a friend recommended them for wedding flowers so i checked out their website and requested more information.
the first email i got from them said that they require a minimum order of $2,500. i was a bit turned off by this but i was willing to at least talk to them first to find out if they were worth it, so i emailed them again and asked for a consultation.
it took them 6 days to respond to my email, by then, i've spoken with 4 other florist, who were much quicker to respond, did orders based on the amount of flowers you need (or had a lower min. order requirement) and scheduled consultations with me within a few days of the times i requested.
i'm not ruling out the possibility that they might be so good and overwhelmed with inquiries that they don't have time to respond to each customer, but i think there are plenty of talented floral designers out there who are more professional and more responsive, and that is very important to me, with less than 8 months to plan my wedding... -
Review from Anna R.
Alameda, CA
2/15/2008
A plant is the best gift you can give and Mints does it perfectly. They have a great selection of healthy plants and many cool pots to choose from. I've never ordered an arrangement from Mints, but I popped in the day before valentines day and the arrangements they were sending out were amazing. The design is contemporary and they use interesting, beautiful flowers. This has got to be the best florist on the island. Creative, thoughtful people must work here.
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Review from Amy T.
Campbell, CA
6/17/2009
Mints is awesome! I've been working with them for couple years now and I trusted their creativity of bringing my brides and grooms' vision of flower decoration to life. I saw a lot of different flower arrangements from others florist, and I appreciate the fact that Mints uses fresh flowers for all! I hate that when the flowers turn brown in the middle of the day of my clients' weddings...but with Mints, they always keep in the fresh look! If you are looking for flowers for your wedding or just want to get a bouquet or daily home arrangement, check them out!
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Review from Gwen H.
Alameda, CA
8/26/2007
I was going to come write a review about how this is the cutest florist in the world, but everyone else already said that. Oh, whatever: OMG IT IS THE CUTEST FLORIST IN THE WORLD!!#@$!!! My boyfriend doesn't even mind me dragging him in there whenever we're walking down Park Street and has definitely gotten the hint and brought home the occasional wonders. Sweet, sweet, CUTE Mints. I love you.
Listed in: I #!$#$ Love Alameda
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Review from Hanna D.
Oakland, CA
3/17/2009
This place is great! Everytime I pop-in, I find new beautiful creations. Recently, I needed a colorful arrangement for a friend with a new baby and the girls at Mints took care of it perfectly! I can't say enough wonderful things about this Alameda jem!
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Review from Bic C.
San Francisco, CA
11/18/2008
I wanted a florist that have an asian influence for my upcoming wedding. So when I found Mints Flower website, I was very excited with their portfolio. I immediately contact them via email as instructed on their website.
I waited a day, two days, three days, and still no reply. My excitement about them started to diminish. Then after six days, I finally got an email back from Dorothy, who spoke highly of themselves and their service. She told me that they were available for my wedding date and gave me a tentative appointment.
Since the appointment didn't fit my schedule, I responded requesting possibly another day. After three days without a response, I emailed them again to follow up. After a whole week, I called their store and left a message with the clerk. Now three weeks after my last email, I still haven't receive a response whether by email or phone.
If this is the response that I am receiving before I become a client, I DO NOT want to know how I will be treated closer to my wedding when prompt responses will be more important. Dorothy, if you talk the talk, you should walk the walk! You lack courtesy and professionalism! -
Review from Sophie H.
Burlingame, CA
6/18/2009
I've already decided who my florist would be for my wedding... and I'm not even engaged yet!
Mints is absolutely the best florist out there. Their ideas are fresh and creative. Mints did my sister's wedding flowers and it turned out absolutely gorgeous. Floral arrangement was perfect and it was delivered on time.
I also recommended this florist to my friend when she was doing her wedding and they loved all the pieces that she came up with for their wedding as well. When I saw it at the wedding, it stood out so well throughout the reception that people were asking who did it! -
Review from Cheryl L.
11/10/2007
There's nothing like getting flowers sent to you at work and this week I received the most incredible arrangement from Mints. The design was so contemporary, colorful and fun and have lasted an entire week. It sounds like the shop is equally as charming and I will definitely be using them the next time I send myself or someone else flowers.
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Review from Risey P.
Alameda, CA
1/8/2007
adorable shop - love the long skinny space - so kawaii!
although on the smallish side, the selection is impeccable. the service i received was excellent, as they wrapped the one small gift i bought with lots of flair (and not the office space kind...) -
Review from Sarah S.
Oakland, CA
5/6/2009
I REALLY REALLY want to like this place. I do! truly... but they just FAIL me! fail me i tell you!! why are their brains turned off? why do they have no concept of what i am talking about? why are they in fucking outer space!?? I have Never had a flower order go right here. One time i came in to pick some thing up and they didn't even know what i was talking about! i had the receipt and everything! they made it in a hurry right on the spot and thrusted it at me without a sorry. WHAT THE FUCK!? this place is such a cute and tiny place. completely adorable! but i am so close to setting it on fire and because so, you will never have my business again Mints!
Listed in: Big No No's
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Review from Debbie C.
San Jose, CA
11/9/2008
Recently I searched Yelp for an Alameda florist so I could order flowers for a friend's birthday. I found Mints and after viewing some of their work on their website I was sold. Ordered an arrangement to be delivered to my friend who lives in Alameda. The person I spoke to on the phone was very nice and very helpful. My friend really liked the flowers. She sent me a cell phone photo of them and they were just what I was hoping they would be. My friend said they lasted a long time and she is glad to know that Mints does more than wedding flowers.
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Review from Lady S S.
Oakland, CA
2/17/2010
I first saw Mints creations at a slow food event when Michael Pollan was lecturing at Alameda point. I remember how wonderful the mason jar arrangements looked, and how seasonally appropriate the flowers were. Mints refreshing style accomplishes simplicity In an overly saturated imported market. It's really nice to be inspired and consider arranging those items growing near you that bees might even be inspired by.
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Review from Ingrid C.L. M.
Alameda, CA
1/27/2010
Mints rocks! No carnations, baby's breath, ferns, or grandma vases here. If you want a truly thoughtful and impressive flower arrangement or potted plant to bring/send someone then don't stop anywhere else. I have received and purchased several arrangements from Mints and they never disappoint, they are always stunning.
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Review from Cybelle K.
CA
Updated - 4/29/2010
Mints is unfortunately going bye bye. I will miss this cute little shop.
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9/29/2009
I Love Mints!! It is a great place for gifts. They have a great selection and I can always find… Read more »
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Review from Cori L.
Alameda, CA
5/14/2009
my husband recently opened up his own optometry practice and not only did we get an amazing and beautiful arrangement from Mints, but also got some lovely potted plants - spruced the grand opening right up!
the arrangement is very original and clean (lemons in the vase), I can't imagine another place that could have done something so worthy of putting out on that brand new reception desk. -
Review from Kate S.
Alameda, CA
8/1/2008
Every time I'm in here, I think, "Someday, when I win the lottery and have millions of dollars, I'm going to hire the people from Mints to come and deck out my house with beautiful flowers." The quality here is unparallelled. I wish the place were bigger; I would love to just sit in a courtyard decorated by them with a good book and a cup of tea, listening to the fountain. I also appreciate that the staff will help you if you ask, but otherwise they let you wander the shop and don't "hang on" you.
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Review from trustmeonthis t.
Alameda, CA
9/13/2009
I love this place!! They have fantastic designs to choose from and their store is soooooooo cute. Their customer service is really good. Every time I go here I've always had a wonderful experience. I would recommend this place to anyone.
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Review from Rosalyn R.
San Bruno, CA
8/11/2008
One word - AMAZING! We hired Mints Workshop for our recent wedding in Monterey. What can I say? They totally lived up to my expectations and then some :). Canna, the owner, was so helpful from start to finish. During our first meeting I made it clear that I wanted my flowers to make the wedding. I didn't want to go out and rent colored linens and napkins and all that other stuff - I just wanted my flowers to stand out. And boy did it! I told Canna to take over the show basically since I did not want to stress too much about it. She totally worked around my color theme and out came a perfect work of art. Check out her website, I believe she's posted some of my wedding flowers on her blog. I would definitely recommend her to anyone getting married!!!
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Review from Ed S.
Alameda, CA
5/1/2008
Fabulous aesthetics and great service. Outstanding, esp. compared to other Alameda options.
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Review from Kimberly H.
Oakland, CA
5/10/2009
Mints did my wedding flowers and I couldn't have been happier. I went in first to talk about what I wanted and discovered I had no freakin' idea. They, however, did have ideas. Finally, after having looked at their work and being confident I was in good hands, I told them - whatever, here are my colors, here's my budget - knock me out. They did just that!! In a way it was nice to have one less detail to worry about in the hell that is planning your own wedding. My wedding day came and I was on cloud nine (you will be too, trust me!). Then, someone handed me a delightful boquet - something I never would have dreamed up! I am so happy I trusted people who do this for a living and they absolutely delivered!!
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Review from Jennifer L.
San Bruno, CA
8/25/2010
I've never written a review before, but for Mints, I simply MUST!
A coworker of mine recommended Mints to me, and once I saw their website and their work, I didn't bother looking anywhere else.
Mints did the flowers and decor of my wedding. They helped me from start to finish and were very professional. Canna was with me every step of the way. She was very detailed, asked all sorts of questions, and really listened to what I had to say. She made herself available to me and scheduled multiple meetings with me because I had a whole bunch of ideas and uncertainties about what colors worked better together, what flowers looked better, etc. Mints helped me organize all my thoughts and then presented me with a design that was absolutely stunning. The final concept required ordering candy, renting jars, boxes, vases, etc....and Mints did ALL that for me. On the day of my wedding, I was blown away that everything had come together so beautifully. They made wedding planning so much easier and my wedding day unforgettable :) Brides, you HAVE to take a look at their work....you will LOVE it! -
Review from Wendy K.
Alameda, CA
11/28/2009
i love this place!!
