Takahashi Market
A longtime market selling Hawaiian and Asian groceries and prepared foods like Spam musubi and poke.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Ah Sam Floral Co.
A third-generation family-owned florist operating in San Mateo since 1933.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Vinyl Solution Records
A 5,000-square-foot record shop since the early '90s, buying, selling, and trading vinyl, CDs, tapes, and gear.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Golden Nursery
A family-owned nursery since 1976 with plants, succulents, pottery, and garden supplies.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Golden Moon Gallery
An artist-run gallery, boutique, and oddities shop that also runs adult and kids art classes.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Therapy Stores
A boutique of clothing, jewelry, housewares, books, and gifts, much of it from California makers.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Atlas Skateboarding
A skate shop and art gallery since 2007 with boards, shoes, apparel, and curated streetwear.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Asian American Curriculum Project
The oldest continuously running Asian American bookstore in the country, a nonprofit selling books and educational materials since 1970.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Akiba HQ
A specialty shop for Gunpla model kits and imported anime figures and merchandise from Japan.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Sharona's Chocolate Shop
A small-batch chocolatier of fifteen-plus years making handcrafted chocolates and gift boxes.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Edmond's Plaza Florist
A longtime downtown florist with fresh arrangements, plants, and gifts.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Hillsdale Shopping Center
San Mateo's flagship mall with 130-plus stores, dining, and a luxury cinema, anchored by Nordstrom and Macy's.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Honey and Hive
A downtown boutique of timeless, organic, ethically made clothing for babies and kids, with in-store gift wrapping.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›She Sells Resale
An eclectic consignment shop on 25th Avenue carrying vintage clothing, jewelry, leather goods, and secondhand finds.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Steiner's Jewelry
A family-owned downtown jewelry store operating since 1937, offering fine jewelry, watches, repairs, and gold buying.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Galati Jewelers
A family-owned downtown San Mateo jeweler specializing in custom design, stone setting, and jewelry and watch repair.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Gator Games & Hobby
A local hobby shop selling board games, card games, miniatures, and role-playing games, with in-store tables for organized play.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Togs For Dogs (and Cats too!)
A family-run pet supply store founded in 1987 selling dog and cat food, toys, chews, collars, and grooming products.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Golden Lotus Antiques
An antiques store carrying Chinese antique furniture, home decor, and gifts, open seven days a week.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Whistling Swan Antiques
A long-running antiques shop founded in 1975 specializing in 17th to 19th century English furniture and decorative accessories.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›The Gourmet Corner
A specialty food shop open since 2008 importing French and European cheeses, wines, charcuterie, and pantry goods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Green Fashion Nursery
A neighborhood plant nursery selling herbs, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and succulents.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Fanloli
A downtown B Street gift shop selling K-pop merchandise, Sanrio items, Asian beauty products, plushies, and accessories.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Suruki Supermarket
A family-owned Japanese grocery established in 1980, known for fresh sashimi, seafood, produce, and prepared bento.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›India Grocery & Spice
A specialty grocery carrying Indian staples, spices, and South Asian and Middle Eastern goods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Creative Energy
An independent Bay Area hot tub and spa dealer with a San Mateo showroom.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Mi Rancho Supermarket
A full-service Latin supermarket with an in-house tortilleria, carniceria, Mexican bakery, and aguas frescas in downtown San Mateo.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Dean's Produce
A downtown produce market stocking fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables alongside European and international specialty groceries.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Nijiya Market
A Japanese grocery carrying fresh sushi-grade fish, prepared bento, produce, and imported Japanese pantry goods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›La Hacienda Market
A Latin American market with a fresh meat counter, produce, house-made salsas and pan dulce, plus an on-site taco truck.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Mosaic Market
An international grocery stocking Middle Eastern, Eastern European, and Mediterranean staples like olives, tahini, pickles, and imported pantry goods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›La Morenita Market
A neighborhood Mexican grocery with an attached taqueria, fresh produce, meats, and prepared foods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Crystal Springs Produce
A family-owned produce market in the San Mateo hills carrying local organic produce, imported cheeses, fresh-baked bread, and specialty fine foods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Chavez Supermarket & Taqueria
A Hispanic supermarket with a full carniceria, panaderia, and an on-site taqueria serving tacos and burritos.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Aladdin Gourmet
A Middle Eastern and Mediterranean market and deli established in 1992, known for halal meat, house-made hummus and falafel, and imported groceries.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Islanders Halal Meat & Groceries
A family-run market serving San Mateo for over 40 years, specializing in Fijian and Indian goods, hard-to-find spices, and a halal meat counter.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Anatolian Market
A Turkish and Mediterranean market and cafe carrying halal goods, fresh baklava, pickled vegetables, and made-to-order borek and gozleme.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Neelam Supermarket
A small corner grocery focused on Indian spices, pantry staples, and pooja items in downtown San Mateo.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Mi Tienda Supermarket
A Mexican supermarket with a bakery, meat counter, and an in-store taqueria known locally for its dollar tacos and pupusas.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›La Huerta Market #7
A neighborhood Mexican market with fresh produce and a meat department plus an in-store taqueria serving carnitas and burritos.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Everybody's Market
A small independent corner grocery carrying snacks, produce, beer, and drinks for the East 4th Avenue neighborhood.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›The Neighborhood Market and Cafe
A combined market and cafe serving Guatemalan food alongside grocery items, and it ships packages to Guatemala.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›San Mateo Farmers' Market
A certified farmers market held year-round on Saturday mornings from 9am to 1pm in the College of San Mateo parking lot.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›tinyB chocolate
Chocolatier making Brazilian brigadeiros and gluten-free treats
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Hassett Hardware
Independent Ace hardware store with a handyman services division
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Christensen & Rafferty Fine Jewelry
Full-service fine jewelry boutique with custom work
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Oceana Stained Glass
Stained glass shop and studio
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Come C Interiors
Home furnishings and interiors store
Is this your business? Verify your information ›What's on Second
Sports cards and collectibles shop
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Titanic Smoke Shop
Smoke and vape shop
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Shoreview Liquors
Family-owned neighborhood liquor store and deli that has anchored the Shoreview corner since 1957.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Brothers Smoke & Fashion
Family-owned smoke shop and streetwear spot in the Shoreview center since 2008.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Hashi Market
Independent Asian and Japanese grocery that took over the former Marina Food space, anchoring the Los Prados center.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Marina Liquors
Independent neighborhood liquor store that has been part of Marina Plaza for over 30 years.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Piazzas Fine Foods
Family-owned upscale grocery with standout produce, meat, and prepared foods in Laurelwood.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Centerwood Liquors
Neighborhood liquor and convenience store on the Laurie Meadows strip.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Primas Market
Neighborhood grocery with a taqueria inside, a longtime corner staple.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Meat House
A downtown specialty meat market with premium beef, pork, lamb, and seafood, plus hot pot and Korean BBQ favorites. Open daily.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Kusan Bazaar
A Central Asian specialty grocery and cafe on El Camino, with imported goods and a small cafe counter.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Ultimate Aquarium Inc
A longtime independent aquarium and fish shop on South El Camino, with freshwater and saltwater fish, tanks, and all the aquarium supplies.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Design Jewelers
Jeweler near De Anza Boulevard.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Appelblom Jewelry Co.
Downtown San Mateo jeweler on 3rd Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Maaz Jewelers
San Mateo jeweler.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Bay Cycles
Bike shop and repair on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›BelMont Bikes
Bike shop on Campus Drive.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Ken Su Violins
Violin shop and repair on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Piano Outlet
Piano sales on East 4th Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Dark Horse Framing
Custom picture framing on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Long Sung Tong Frames
Picture framing on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›California Art Supply Company
Art supply store on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Flower Knows
Florist on West 25th Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Resale Therapy
Resale and consignment shop on 41st Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Pierson 20th Century Design
Mid-century and 20th-century design on Palm Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Takeout Vintage
Vintage shop at Hillsdale.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›House of Values
Furniture store on South El Camino Real.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Laurel Crown Furniture
Furniture on Woodside Way.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Turnstyle Thrift Shop
Thrift shop on North B Street.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Aanraku Glass Studios
Stained glass studio and supplies on South Railroad Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Chien Lung Antiques
Antiques on Palm Avenue.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Central Market
A downtown neighborhood market and convenience store for groceries and everyday essentials.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Magdali's Produce Store
A neighborhood produce market with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Pirooz Market
A Persian and Middle Eastern grocery with specialty foods, produce, and imported goods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Neelam Islanders Market
An international market carrying island and specialty groceries and goods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Everyday Flowers and Balloons
A neighborhood florist for fresh flowers, arrangements, and balloons.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Green Fashion Florist
A local florist with fresh flowers and custom arrangements.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Marlove Flowers
A florist for bouquets and custom arrangements.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›San Mateo Florist
A local florist for fresh flowers, bouquets, and arrangements.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Bay Home & Linens
A downtown shop for home goods, linens, and bedding.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Better Source Liquidators
A furniture liquidator with discounted home furnishings.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Cuevas Home
A local furniture and home furnishings store.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Tom's Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor and patio furniture.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Perfect Edge Cutlery
A specialty shop for quality knives, cutlery, and knife sharpening.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Isis Candle Shop
A shop for candles, incense, and gifts.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Late Bloomers
A local clothing and gift boutique.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Nouvelle Vogue Bridal Boutique
A bridal boutique with wedding gowns and formalwear.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›The Camp Couture
A local clothing boutique.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Secrets Boutique
A local boutique.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›San Mateo Smoke Shop
A neighborhood smoke and tobacco shop.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›The Cave Smoke Shop
A smoke and tobacco shop.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Goodwill Store & Donation Center
A thrift store and donation center with secondhand clothing, furniture, and household goods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
A nonprofit thrift store with secondhand clothing, furniture, and household goods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Marina Food Market
A large Asian grocery and market with fresh produce, seafood, and international foods.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Diddams Party & Toy Store
A party supply and toy store for celebrations, costumes, and games.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›The Futon Shop
Futons, mattresses, and sofa beds made with natural materials.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Ana Furniture
A furniture store with home furnishings for every room.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›The Collective powered by Celery
A multi-vendor marketplace inside Hillsdale renting shelf space to 300+ independent local brands, refreshed in quarterly cohorts.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Fresh Apparel
An inline streetwear shop at Hillsdale for clothing, hats, shoes, and collectibles.
Is this your business? Verify your information ›Frequently asked
How many shops are on San Mateo Local?
San Mateo Local features 107 local, independent boutiques, record stores, bookshops, and markets across San Mateo, and the list grows every week.
How are shops chosen for San Mateo Local?
Every business here is local and independent, no chains, and nobody pays to be listed. The spots marked Local's Pick are the ones a born-and-raised local has actually been to.
Is San Mateo Local a paid directory?
No. Nobody pays to be listed, and there are no chains. The spots marked Local's Pick are the ones a born-and-raised local has actually been to. It's an honest guide to San Mateo, not an ad platform.
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