Y-Que Trading Post
Categories: Cards & Stationery, Women's Clothing, Men's Clothing, Children's Clothing [Edit]
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz1770 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 664-0021
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. - Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
2 reviews
Neighborhood: Studio CIty
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I used to walk over here to walk off whatever I had eaten at Electric Lotus. Love this place. This place is why Los Feliz residents might never set foot inside a Hot Topic or Fossil. Y-Que's wry little t-shirts that tell the world what's on your mind in 5 words or less (and with better wordsmithing and design panache too) are simply softer, cuddlier, and come in better colors. I have been a loyal Y-Que fan for YEARS, dating all the way back to when they first got their little web cam (and web cams were still considered novel and interesting).
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Love random things that you never knew you needed until you saw them and now you cant live without them??
like for instance....bacon bandaids?
Yeah...me too!!
I love this place.
Great toys for big people!
Great t-shirts!
They have their own press in the back and make them there.
Stop in and buy something that until now, you never knew you needed!
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Yes, Carla F. knows how it used to be, as do I ... but, I still enjoy stopping by Y-Que when in town. Sometimes I will purchase something ... most of the time I don't. I am a old-ass groupie for the staff. From the period when Chuckles worked there, up till now. The staff make the experience for me. They aren't in your face or working hard to make a sale, pushing stupid merchandise. You enter and it's shabby; the lighting, questionable; interesting music is playing.
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Love it. Great place for taking tourists who want funny LA shirts.
Spearheaded the Free Winona shirts.
Have lots of cute knick knacks you never need but always buy.
Staff is very friendly!
Any place selling a "PRIESTS DO IT WITH SPIRIT" t shirt...and then prominently displaying said shirt in its front store window, is kind of awesome.
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This place rocks! Even though I'm a bit more conservative than most people in Hollywood and this place couldn't be more liberal in it's approach, I still enjoy it. You gotta be able to make fun of your own kind and Y-Que does this. I totally bought the "I Hate the Environment" shirt. Along with a "Writer's Strike" shirt in the logo of Lucky Strike cigarettes. But the real gold with Y-Que is the Los Angeles neighborhood shirts. They have shirts with almost every single neighborhood in Los Angeles printed on them so you can represent. I snagged a Sherman Oaks since I represent S.O. Anyways it's a fun store and the owner is cool as shit. Check it out it's right next to the Dresden, which I think I might review next.
I long for the Y Que of yester-year. I used to love this place. They had the coolest loot in town. Now it seems like a crappy t-shirt business. These days I find my cool gifts and such @ Monkeyhouse or Under the Table.
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On my journey in Los Feliz, I stopped by Y Que after Squaresville.
It's a very cute store.
My fave item: THE BAR SOAP THAT SAYS FIGHT CLUB!!! :) it was my avatar on AOL for a long time.... or was it msn? anywhoo.
Lots of cute old school ash trays, lunch pals, crazy baby gear, cool t-shirts, cute sayings, and accessories. It's just cute and sassy overall. The guys in the front are pretty chill and nice too.
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I will never shop at this store because of how they conduct their shipping/mailorder business. This may sound petty but hear me out.
On more than one occasion, I've been stuck in line at our local, overworked Los Feliz post office behind someone from Y-Que. You'll recognize them by the huge wheeled postal cart full of hundreds of packages. Late in the day (which is when they arrive) the lines at the post office tend to get heavy so one person mailing tons of labor intensive packages (delivery confirmation, international shipments etc) REALLY slows things down.
I even once asked the guy doing the shipping why Y-Que doesn't do their shipping from the store itself and he gave me some ridiculous excuse about how they'd have to hire another person (?). Uh guy, in the time it took you to wait in the PO line and then deal with a postal clerk, you could have done it yourself in much less time and without aggravating the rest of the customers. I know people who only sell the occasional book or CD on eBay who have their own postal scales and machines in their homes. You run a store that deals HEAVILY with mailorder and still use the post office like you're a regular customer mailing a birthday card? The people at Y-Que have decided that the people of this neighborhood should wait even longer in the post office line so some guy in Iowa can get his pink 'Free Paris Hilton" shirt.
No thanks Y-Que. I will not be shopping in your store any time soon.
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They have funny screen tees and plenty of little goodies - but I left empty handed.
Oh wait, I forgot, a friend of mine spotted a cool Jaguar pin made from 'double-glass' and he bought it for me but other than that it was just another place to walk in and out of. I do love that pin.
Roar!
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My personal christmas tradition.
Its easy to make a dozen or so grab bags and use their quirky popcorn bags to stuff them in.
I go here before I travel back east. This is where I buy hip & ironic LA swag that I give to my nieces and nephews.
They think I'm the coolest young Uncle ever.
I have a banana tee shirt that I bought here that I wear quite a bit.
Who doesn't like bananas?
Love this place, cool screen prints...I get compliments everytime I wear my banana T-shirt. They also have a website that you can design your own t-shirts with their screenprints, completely fun.
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If you're ever in need of useless and yet funny/cool paraphernalia for yourself, or as a gift for others, please peruse this little shop. Ever wondered where you can find sushi giftwrap? Or little scented erasers shaped like sushi? Look no further!
They also offer a huge selection of offensive and/or witty t-shirts that you may want to wear only in the privacy of your own home! Tons of baubles to clutter your desk and everyone else's too!
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Y-Que is super cute, good place to kill time, look at everything and walk out empty handed.
For some reason i never purchase anything. i guess their stuff is stuff you look at once laugh, look at twice and roll yr eyes.
but the employees seem cool.
Y-que rocks.
The other reviews pretty much sum it up. But I will say there is nothing better than walking into Y-que on a Friday night and being offered a TGIF shot of Southern Comfort (Yep, it's that kind of place. )
True Story.
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I've been going here for about 5 years now and I love this place. I recently moved so I haven't been going a lot & i don't really buy the shirts anymore but I still love the place. The guy who works there, Ray Ray is really nice.If you want to buy someone a last minute gift this is the place to go.
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aww i just found out recently that Ray Ray doesn't work there and supposedly works at the marc jacobs store.cute!
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Its Wacko meets American Apparel.
T-shirts that say all sorta of hilarious stuff.... Small store, lots of shirts.
My favorite of the lot was some snarky thing about the GOP.
I love that they have shirts with all the Eastside neighborghoods names on them. So get your highland park, echo park, Los feliz shirt here.
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Ahhhh yes, the Y-Que Trading Post or the place I like to refer to as, "Oh? You're running late to meet me for dinner on Vermont, no worries I'll go putz around Y-Que and giggle at the super cool and kitsch stuff they have here." Yes, mine is a tad longer, but I think it has a nifty ring to it.
Anyway, this place rocks! If you need a sassy smart assy t-shirt, come here. If you want a super offensive t-shirt, come here. If you want super cute and cool necklaces, rings and bracelets, come here. If you want a naked lady pen, come here. If you want a deck of "male unit" playing cards, come here. And if you want to find an awesome gift and don't feel like driving a few more blocks East to Wacko, then definitely come here!
It's just a super cool and kooky little place and I almost 99.9% guarantee that you will be able to play "I Spy A White Belted Scenester" here ;) Good times!
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A great store that really sums up the attitude of the neighborhood it inhabits.
Here's a tip for the ladies that they may already know. If you're dating a guy who lives in Los Feliz for the first few times you can totally tell how lazy he is about his wardrobe if you know how many shirts from Y-Que he has.
... I only have two because my girlfriend keeps me in check...
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T-shirts are Haute Couture. And why have a tshirt that's been pre-approved by hip at some suit in Urban Outfitters HQ office? Go to Y-Que and find something that all of your friends in every other Western metropolis don't have. If you don't want something for yourself, buy a gift. I bet they won't have it.
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Great place to spend your whole paycheck! Fun shirts, sea monkey gear, cheaper American Apparel clothes, smelly oils, whoopie cushions...it just rocks out.
I like the sign for the hours...! I know the owner is from DC (I think?) and I believe that makes the store less pretentious than nearby Wacko. Well..it's not pretentious at all.....just fun....lots and lots of fun. Anything I think would be a good gift, I always check at Y-Que first because I don't want to give my money to Wacko......................I see a trend.. ;D
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Seven years ago, I bought a much-loved shirt from Y-que through eBay. So when I moved to LA (specifically, Los Feliz), I was so excited about living near this awesome supplier of irreverent goodies. They have so much more than just shirts! I got one of those cheesy pens with the chick who gets naked. First she's clothed, then *click* she's naked, *click* she's clothed, *click* she's naked. (Repeat.) Good times. The staff is really nice too.
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Some of the best unique t-shirts around. For instance, I got a shirt that reads, 'I wish I were dead.' ....I had it for about a week until my mom threw it out... =(
Also, watch out for the meter-maid Nazis! Make sure to feed your meter!
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This place is not that great..Wacko is bigger and has way better selections..the products they sold literally had dust on them..they sold a Tokidoki journal for $12.00 and I only got it at my favorite store at Japan LA for $10.00..anyhow..there was'nt anyone there until I saw the big mirrored surveillance frame..workers were upstairs fiddling..I wanted to buy at least something so I bought an eraser of a strawberry cake with other desserts..chocolate cake..and..a cake filled with chocolate wrapped in a green leaf buritto style..cute thing..the bag to put the misc..in was a popcorn bag that said King Size..Popcorn Fresh Ready to eat..Creative...otherwise parking is metered..and if you're allergic to dust pop a Benadryl before heading over there..
I love Y-Que second only to Wacko which is my heaven. Where else can you find a lobster belt buckle, ruffle butt shorts, cucumber incense, candy cigarettes and bunny boy art? At one time this nifty place carried some of my wares and was one of the few places to carry bags by Gorilla Sue.
I never know when it is open but when they are I don't leave empty handed. The swell people who work here are always good for a chat and the music they play is just dandy. Yay or Y-Que!
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Penis Pasta? Penis Pasta!
Need I say more?
Well, in all honesty I actually had to down-grade my original review due to the fact that this store is not fully a five-star establishment..
But: I'll point out the great parts of the store:
1. Their t-shirts are always good for a good laugh.
2. The gizmos and toys are PERFECT if you need to get a joke present for a friend.
3. They are (sometimes) open until 4 am, which is awesome. Many times have I driven past Y-Que late 'n' bored and strolled on in for a bit of late-night entertainment.
4. You can get anti-Bush items and also anti-Democrat items, too. Finally, an establishment thats not beating a political drum and that is there to solely "make some dough".
5. And Stephy S. (my Yelp hero!) is dead right: if you are killing time in the Vermont area, Y-Que is the spot. For real.
Do go! Its a fun fun place to go!
I love stores like this. Totally random fun cool stuff. You will find something here that you need. I didn't know I needed a skull & crossbones car air-freshener, but apparently I did. Very cool selection of t-shirts! Shop here. You will not regret it. Unless you don't like funny funky stuff. In that case, don't shop here.
My dad bought the shirt that says, in glow-in-the-dark, "Pluto: Never Forget." He and my mom thought it was hee-larious and rushed right in to buy it. It was funny cause my dad doesn't even really wear tee shirts, only polos. I guess that's the kind of draw Y-Que Trading Post has on people. The great unifier.
I like the neighborhood shirts too. Los Feliz Represent! And they have Fight Club Soap.
The staff is friendly and chatty and don't seem to mind that people just come in to look and laugh. (And by staff, I mean that one guy who's been working every time I've been in there.)
Y que? Try it, you'll like it.
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Great place to buy gifts or funny t-shirts that have the pulse on the gossip blog zeitgeist
pretty fun store- tshirts are around $16~$20- a lot of shirts made me giggle - they had some cute stationery items (mostly japanese) and they about doubled the prices on those so that wasn't cool- something that's about $4 would be sold at $8 for- But I did end up getting a black shirt that says "everything is horrible" on a beat up car- how emo!
I say I would go back to get a joke shirt sometime - I was gonna buy a hancock park shirt then the accompanied nude male statue print prevented me from it lol oh well
I love this store. I used to hang around there when I was a teenager, the owner was always very cool about it. They have the best t-shirts ever!
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This is the sort of hipster joint I'd think about before patronizing, so it's a good thing a friend dragged me in, because it turns out the staff is friendly, and the wares are awesome!
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I first found this place online when I was looking for blank hats to use for a school project (I am a teacher). They offered the cheapest ones in town and the store is not too far from where I live. The man behind the counter was so nice and looked all over the back for a selection of colors that would please the kids. Meanwhile, I spent my time checking out all the cool junk that crowds the shelves and cases. I would go here for a gift for anyone for two reasons: 1. The man was so nice to me and supportive of the school, I really want to support him, and 2. You couldn't NOT find something cool.
Yeah, this place is rad. They were doing great t-shirts before the t-shirt revolution of 02004 started! Nice work!
Hands down, this store rocks. I'm not even into knick-knacky stuff, but if you bypass the front of the store and go directly to the t-shirts I promise you won't be disappointed.
I found a "Save the Mooninite" t-shirt here mocking the day that Boston shut down over a few lite-brites. That day was pretty much the highlight of my year, so I was pretty pleased. I think this will be my new place to go to buy gifts for birthdays, etc. The guy behind the counter was friendly, too.
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Disclaimer: Ok, maybe i'm slightly biased (my best friend works here) But thats not why all the stars! Good staff, and fun wares are why.
I walked in to this store (to meet said friend) and he is no where to be found. Guy-behind-the-counter Aaron smiles at me, asks if i'm over 21, and offers me a selection of complimentary, yay Friday! cocktails. He is funny and friendly (not creepy) as i browse the store. And when my friend does come in, he even offers to bring back dinner for us on his break.
They specialize in random pop culture toys, and funny t-shirts.
Where else can i buy my very own lesbian barbie, *and* a "Pluto: Never Forget" glow-in-the-dark shirt?
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Very cool t-shirt and knick-knack shop in Los Feliz. They specialize in outrageous slogans. There is also a nice selection of American Apparel clothing in the back that is cheaper than at the American Apparel outlets. Sweet!
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Every time a friend comes to visit in LA and wants to shop for something to take back home to their loved ones, we come here. Hell, we come here anytime we're on Vermont. Something for the ironic hipster in all of us. I bought a t-shirt here of batman & robin kissing, which is great to wear to family functions back home in Virginia. My boyfriend proudly wears his Honda seatbelt-belt to support the Civic Leagues and when my friends spent the weekend puppy-sitting for me, I was happy to get them the appropriate "lady or man takes their clothes off when you flip the pen upside down" pens to match their sexual orientations. Did I mention the Virgin Mary toast imprinter I got for another friend who is still recovering from Catholic School? I've also been offered some booze - which I think is a weekly tradition - (they asked if I was over 21 of course) and dutifully took it. I wouldn't want to offend the Y-Que gods, who have given us so much.
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hilarious t-shirts and other great things like accordions, punching nuns, bumper stickers, and all sorts of junk. i got a martin luther king, jr. patch there. :)
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