Ooma
Categories: Jewelry, Shoe Stores, Women's Clothing, Accessories [Edit]
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill1422 Grant Ave
(between Green St & Union St)
San Francisco, CA 94133 (415) 627-6963
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Announced 4 weeks ago
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sun 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
67 Reviews for Ooma
One of Ooma's Favorite Reviews
OOOOH - OOMA. I love you. I lurve you. I am enthralled with delight that you exist. Thank you for being nearby. Please be my retail BFF. Yes, you're a little pricey, but no doubt you are worth it. And so am I.
You are the physical expression of every subconscious party dress I ever wished for come true. Every kindest color, every curve cuddling cut, you somehow manage to be PERFECT for me. I know in my heart you are secretly designing and buying for me and me alone and those other shoppers are actually feminine accessories, much like the gorgeous jewelery you carry. You lured me in years ago with that devastatingly dazzling pink window display and I have been your not-so-secret admirer ever since.
If there is a party dress to be had, I know where I'm going to get it. And it WILL be objectified with my affection, always. Frock on!
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Another cute store and great find!
Small but full of goodies. Great accessories, purses and dresses - wish there were more shoes though. Sales items are in the very back where the dressing rooms are located.
Staff is always friendly and pleasant. Still keeping my promise of not buying anything until I move but I did get my sis a b-day present here - a necklace she tried and liked but won't buy.
I just saw that Yelpers get 15% off BUT they are having this Easter special - pick an egg from the front and you may get anywhere from 15-30% off of the purchase.
I've been in Ooma a couple times to shop for girlfriend stuff. The folks there are always really helpful and friendly. You can't go wrong coming here.
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summary: cute shop, awesome clothes, (I wore the things I bought twice the week I bought them, I love them so much) and really friendly salesgirls :-)
I love this place. The clothes are a bit out of the price range I am usually willing to pay but are so cute and such good quality that I don't feel the least bit guilty about my purchases...no I dare say that I am proud of them.
The girls who work there are super sweet and friendly but not too pushy. I usually get turned off by over attentive sales people and these girls are the perfect mix of helpful and friendly yet not overbearing. The girl working picked up a dress and said it was the last one she bought and she thought it looked like something I would wear. She invited me to open the jewelery cases and try things on. totally welcoming w/o being pushy.
I am a fashion design student and love that this store carries local designers. Most of the stuff in the store are one-offs...one size run, as told to me by a salesgirl. I talked about how I have my own designs and was invited to bring in a linesheet sometime. Amazing!!
You know how, when you're walking around in North Beach, there are so many amazing shops, eateries, and hang-out spots that you feel like the luckiest person in the world to have a million different ways to reach utter satisfaction within your line of sight?
That's exactly what it's like when you walk into Ooma. There's not a single wasted piece of merchandise in that store; everything seems chosen for its utter specialness, unique charm, and ability to make you happy in an instant. It's a mecca for smart & sexy fashion, jewelry, and home goods - a secret weapon for SF locals, and the kind of place you take your hip out-of-town friends to when you're trying to convince them to move to the bay area ;)
I've been shopping at Ooma since ownership has changed hands to Jessica & Glenda. The ethos of the store hasn't changed, but it's definitely humming with fresh, clean energy.
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I am sad to report that I was in Ooma last night and Kate has sold the store about 2 weeks ago. The new owner is very nice and promises to keep the store very similar, but it really is an end of an era. Congrats to Kate because I was told that she sold Ooma to have a baby.
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Objects of my affection.....what a great name for a store. Kate is so sweet and she has great taste. Not all things in this store are always my taste, but there is usually something that I love, love, love when I visit. This is a great store for the "little things" --the great things that make an outfit.
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My girl's birthday is just around the corner and i was starting to stress about what to get her. I checked yelp of course and found plenty of stylish girly boutiques to visit . I made my 1st and only stop at Ooma.
As I walked through the door Kate's friendly smile and great selection of jewelry and fun clothes let me know that i was in the right place.
I cant wait to see my baby in the adorable dress i picked for her... i think she is really going to love it!
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So I live on Grant and I have a little shopping ritual that I usually observe. I start at Grant and Columbus and work my way back up the street towards my house. But I've got to say that I've broken this habit and I'll tell you why...
I always find exactly what I'm looking for at Ooma. It's pretty much a waste of time for me to look at the other shops anymore. Now I just go here and I'm done. I highly recommend this adorable boutique!
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Adorable! Love their dresses! I have bought a few things here and I really enjoy their selection and range of styles. Can be a little pricey but worth the selection by all means! Would love to see more shoe choices but it's all good...I'm there for the dresses!
There's always a heightened sense of joy and self-confidence that comes over me when I walk into Ooma. It's run by a lovely woman who is always singing--I love that! And I find her voice so soothing! The clothing selection is fantastic, and there are lots of dainty and elegant pieces to catch your attention. I also appreciate the ability to walk comfortably through the store without being overwhelmed by racks and racks of crap disguised as fashion (a la Ambiance). Take a peep through their sale rack in the back. I've found some great bargains there--some discounted as much as 50-60%!
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lovely shop, but
the woman (long, dark hair..not the owner) should be fired for sitting on her ass and surfing the internet while several people were shopping in the store. people were holding on to clothes and really showing interest in certain things and she said and did NOTHING but sit on her butt. If i owned this place and cared about customer service i would be royally pissed.
the store is worth checking out and supporting but i would offer the dead beat sales person some suggestions on customer service
cute clothes. i love the jewelry, especially the decorative earrings and little dishes.
Cool place I love their jewelry. kate is such a sweet sweet lady with great taste.Cute artwork on walls makes this place even more interesting. If they would give free clothes would be even better. haha.
Wonderful selection of jewelery, clothing, and accessories - many from local designers. This is the place to go to find unique gifts for a special friend -- you'll find many one-of-a-kind treasures here. Friendly folks too!
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5 stars for service! Every time I go in here the people are super helpful and knowledgable about the clothes. I was looking for a bridesmaid dress and they really went a step above to help me out.
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I've had some very good luck here with birthday gifts for my best girlfriends - jewelry, housewares, etc. It solves the dilemma of where to shop when you want to avoid buying something from the chain stores that your friends could buy for themselves. I also found a cute coat on the 50% off rack that was designed by none other than Kate-the-owner herself! I love having a neighborhood go-to store when I want to find something unique. Thanks Kate!
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If you are disgusted at your entire wardrobe of black, then you must visit Ooma! I wasn't the only one drooling over the beautiful red dress in the front window. The store is very inviting and so is the staff. Kate has exquisite taste! It's hard to walk out without taking another glance over your shoulder to make sure you didn't miss something. If you are in a fashion crises and are looking for some cool designs, fabulous colors and great accessories then you must visit this cute little store!
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I have only one bad thing to say about ooma... That it isn't closer to where I live! This is such a great store, with a wonderful owner, Kate, who was very engaging to us out-of- towners who just stopped in. We had such a nice talk and thought so much of her store, I couldn't wait to get to my keyboard! The accessories alone are stellar, but there were a few pieces that if i were at my goal weight I would have been all over them!!!
Kate is absolutely wonderful and amazingly helpful- I was trying to find an outfit for a somewhat odd situation and she helped me find the perfect thing, which I love, love, love. And she was incredibly honest about telling me which outfit looked better, and was just a joy to be around. The store stocks a wonderful variety of clothes, shoes, and accesories- I just love it here.
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Kate is so nice to visit, I could go into the shop just to see her! Fortunately, there's also fabulous interesting clothes to try and buy. :-)
I really appreciate that Kate is interested in style and the whole package - which means she gives styling tips for wearing the clothes and putting together a great outfit. Definitely a step above the other boutiques in the area!
If your friends from out of town are looking for some real SF shopping and souvenirs, take them to Grant Street. Yeah, nothing here with "San Francisco" embroidered over the boob, but it's got San Francisco written all over it. (Figuratively, eh.)
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Again, maybe the inventory wasn't up to par the day i went in, but nothing really caught my eye here. maybe it's just not my style. but i did like the feminine, colorful decor- it's like the cotton candy machine exploded all over the place. if my doppelganger was the flirty, bubbly, and frilly type, then she'd probably shop here.
It is impossible to write about this store without using the the phrase "cute" or any other similar superlatives: charming, darling, girlish, etc. The store itself looks like the ultimate walk in closet as imagined by Lucky or Domino: tastefully arranged with a great selection and a harmonious color story.
I've only bought a few items at this boutique, but they always elicit a ton of compliments, especially a certain Nanette Lepore skirt. My friends love to buy jewelry here, especially since the pieces are distinctive and unique and not the type of stuff you find on a thousand other ladies.
I don't know if I could wear everything here; my own personal style tends to be a little more austere, but almost everything here is a "hero" piece, something you wear to stand out and be noticed, to brighten and perk up your sensible Club Monaco-ish wardrobe.
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This is a great boutique for high end indie designs. Everytime I come to North Beach I stop by to check out what's new and unique.
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You will be greeted with a warm smile and and genuine welcome from the curly-haired Kate. If it's classy, hip fashion you're looking for, y ou've found the right spot! She has some beautiful pieces in her inventory that will clad you well for a night on the town, or a day in the office. My personal favorite was a brown crocheted dress with a nude slip underneath. It has long-sleeves and looks nice, but warrants a double-take...Is she wearing clothes under that? Oh, and it's backless. Sexy-classy.
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Ooma has a limited but funky selection of heels, flats and sandals. I wear a size 5 or 5.5, which is not easy to find in boutiques, but I've bought 2 pairs of shoes here and plan to go back for another after payday. The prices on shoes are really great (especially considering that some of the clothes are expensive): I bought a pair of ethnic-looking jeweled sandals for $40, a pair of black Maryjane ballet flats for $30 (50% off sale), and plan to buy a pair of cute heels for $120.
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I love this store. I shop for my wife here all the time. Kate is very helpful and I never disappoint my wife.
Thanks Kate.
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I LOVE THIS PLACE... my wallet does not : (
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If I were a piece of clothing, I'd be a sexy frock, and if I were lucky, I would hang in my favorite North Beach boutique, Ooma. Why Ooma, you ask? Because I'd be surrounded by other wonderful frocks, I'd listen to hot samba beats all day, and I would be graced with the wonderful energy of the store owner, Kate. What more could a frock ask for?
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Ooma has a fabulous variety of accessories. I love the jewelry Kate carries. Right now on Wednesday nights, the shop's open until 9, so after some dinner in North Beach, you should stop by and check out the cute clothes and accessories and have a glass of wine.
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I finally made a visit to this cute boutique on Grant. Though the clothing isn't my style, the store carried a nice selection of jewelry. Also, I was intrigued by the cute artwork displayed on the walls, especially this one artist that does abstract water color portraits -- very cool!
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Fellas, OOMA is the PERFECT place to buy your gal something fancy without having to break the bank. Believe me, you'll score major points presenting your girlfriend an OOMA goodie. Kate, the store owner, will help you pick out something perfect for her. Came up lame on Valentine's Day? Forgot her birthday? Simply looking to impress? No problem. Head over to OOMA in North Beach and let Kate help you pick out that perfect something. Better yet, bring your gal along with you. She'll be impressed you know a store this hip.
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A sassy lil' boutique with a sassy litl' owner...Kate picks the cutest and most charming pieces - not just the clothes, but the shoes, the jewelry, the bags...She is always decked out in a fantastically girly and colorful ensemble, and has the same flair when picking what merchandise she carries. Girly fashion that is still sophisticated and all grown up!
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I love this little gem of a place. It's wonderful - the owner, Kate is just the nicest person ever. She makes me want to buy something just because she makes you feel so comforable. They have very nice things - you can find anything from a small gift to a complete outfit for a night out. Shoes, handbags, jewelry, and of course clothing. Great place and it's close to my office!
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OooooMa! This boutique absolutely rocks! I walked by one night and decided to hit it up the following Saturday.
The selection is modern city girl. It's fun, gorgeous & reasonably priced fashion.
If i didnt work in another boutique I would spend a lot more here.
The best part is the owner, Katie. She loves fashion and having fun with it. It shows.
So loving my Susana Monaco dress. So was he...;-)
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I think i need to stay away from this shop or i will spiral down to poverty. I love this shop. Love it so much that i spend more than i should on earrings, a cute yellow skirt and charlotte-isque(i just made up this word) top. This store is unique, and the stuff has individuality. Kate, the owner is such a sweetheart too. She thinks i should wear the sexy top i just bought while looking for apartments (although i think it will only work if the roommate(s) are guys). For once, i am semi-glad i do not reside in north beach.
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Thank goodness for the magic that Kate Logan brings to my drab closet... OOMA is an amazing store with fabulous jewelry and inticing clothes. But be warned do not go in with the intention of just looking because you will be mesmerized by the unique selections....And YES you will buy something. The inventory is made up of lots of local designers and unique pieces. There really is something for every style, shape, and mood. I love going into her store because I always feel special and girly! Kate makes each customer feel truely beautiful. The store is bright and vibrant. Flowing with lots of shopping love...Go forth and buy!
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Though I have only set foot into this store a couple times and never had slid my sweet plastic, I get these cute email updates of sales and other store stuff from owner Kate. She calls me stuff like "Sunshine Goodness." And do you know what? I believe her.
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I've been in the store and have enjoyed the ambience, but whenever i look at the actual clothes, nothing really entices me. I know my roommates like the store - but it's one of those places, to me, that seems like it caters to people with a . . .different style. (trying not to be rude)
I would like to add that I have been in there many times and go through the racks, try things on. . .just nothing calls my name.
To each their own.
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Ooma stands for Object Of My Affection, how cute is that? Cute women's clothes, very cool owner (the one and only Kate Logan) and sales staff. If I was a woman, this is wear you'd find me!
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This place is a sure hit every time. I've purchased two dresses here and each time I felt like the belle of the ball. The owner, Kate, is super sweet and went out of her way to special order one of the dresses in my size right from the designer. I only wish I could afford to shop there more!
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