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Oaklandish
1444 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
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Review №1

They were really sweet and helpful. I came in looking specifically for stickers and she even gave me a couple logo ones. Cant wait to have time and drop some real cash in this store! :-)

Ma
Review №2

I like oaklandish and they have some unique designs. They also support local artists and give to the community. I think its kind of a myth that they somehow contribute to or encourage gentrification. Theres plenty of room in Oakland for local artists to thrive.

G
Review №3

Cool Oakland themed clothing store.Small foot print, creative tees, and prices are relatively steep.Should have known considering the store is located in the heart of downtown Oakland, which is prime real estate.Customer service is friendly.I passed right by the store.Had to call in for help.The young lady that directed me was kind enough to walk out of the store and flag me down.Consider this if you are a first time visitor like me.The store, although opened, was actually boarded up. I mention this to explain why it was so easy to drive by.Another minor inconvenience is the lack of a designated parking lot. The only parking available is along the street, and it’s metered.Aside from that, it was a cool shop. They put some thought and care into the layout and design.

Ke
Review №4

Super nice staff, cool stuff. You need one of each size on display so people can try for size.

Ve
Review №5

This is amazing our local brand is on a roll! This is highly recommended!

Ti
Review №6

Super nice staff!

DJ
Review №7

They have awesome styles just wish they had big and tall selections

Da
Review №8

Love this place. Although their clothing is expensive, the quality is amazing and their staff is very friendly.

Ed
Review №9

Great shop, friendly and helpful staff. Items can be pricey but are high quality and its a great business to support. Good sanitation practices amidst the covid pandemic!

Mi
Review №10

I shop at Oaklandish for the really cool tshirts they sell. The designs are very artistic and really draw my attention. This place is easily a 5-star shop!

Ph
Review №11

Great customer service, cool clothes

Br
Review №12

This boutique is one of my favorite places to shop because they have the best dresses and accessories for women. Prices are very inexpensive.

Sa
Review №13

Cool local Oaklandish gear. I havent purchased anything yet however so Ill update when I do.

Nn
Review №14

I love that they support local artists!

DC
Review №15

Helpful employees and there are plenty of clothing options to choose. Great choices to represent the town that I grew up in, although its slightly not inexpensive. Overall, the money goes back to the community according to their mission statement.

Ka
Review №16

Best store ever. If you are an Oakland native or an out of town guest the clothing and accessories at Oaklandish are a must have. Super soft hoodies and T-Shirts in all sizes....Proud of the Town!!!

Ma
Review №17

A bit strict about returns (only voucher is given, even if my mind changed in the store after payment)

Br
Review №18

Large variety of Oakland apparel to choose from. Staff very friendly and helpful. My go to store any day of the week!

sa
Review №19

Great store. caution: their designs come and go. Ive thought Id wait to buy a shirt then find out a design is forever gone. in other words buy it while it lasts?they support local artists and have more than clothes at their store. I have seen some of their shirts at the Oakland As store inside the Coliseum.employees are great. great vibes. I have gifted shirts here and sent them overseas.(saying that youre from Oakland-ish instead of San Leandro, Alameda, etc. makes sense. I usually say SF Bay; SF East Bay to be exact)

Sa
Review №20

Friendly, helpful, good selection of stuffAll wearing masks, keeping socially distanced, much appreciated.

Sp
Review №21

Cool designs.

Ke
Review №22

Just love it 😊

Br
Review №23

Love the Oakland themed clothes but the prices are a little high for graphic tees. I wish it were a little more affordable so that I would actually purchase something instead of window shop.

De
Review №24

Convenient location and they have excellent selections.

Ai
Review №25

LOVE Oaklandish! Great tee shirts and great staff! For this past xmas, I wanted to get my husband the perfect something from Oakland (we moved away 10 years ago). I found the most amazing As shirt, but the size was not available. Special shout out to David, who helped me find what I needed, and for his assists through the online ordering - he went way above and beyond! Thank you so much, and my husband loves his shirts!

Ja
Review №26

Love to support local businesses!

Ju
Review №27

Pretty cool artwork based around Oakland. Many pieces of clothing, as well as some bags and cards.

Do
Review №28

Im pretty sure Ive already posted a review of Oaklandish but Im being prompted to do so again and I cannot be unsupportive!Enthusiastic support of the store!Great clothing, very stylish looks. They represent the Town the way the Town should be represented.Wonderful management, very philanthropic and community-focused.

Es
Review №29

After a recent trip to the East Bay, I ordered some Oaklandish items off of Amazon. There was a bit of snafu with one of the items ordered not actually being available, and another not fitting right when it arrived, but I love the other stuff so much I decided to place another order. This time from their online store. They have an awesome selection, from embroidered hats to screen-printed shirts to Starter jackets. Theyve got reasonable prices (By Bay Area Standards). Again, their was a problem with my order. This time with delivery. After emailing them, and pointing out the problem, they immediately resolved the issue, getting my items to me swiftly. Bottom line: They have an crazy selection of cool gear but theyre a little rough around the edges when it comes to keeping track of their inventory, and their orders. Will definitely order from them again, and even drop by the store the next time Im in The Bay.

Ju
Review №30

Cant believe it took me so long to find this place

Ry
Review №31

Great store, great staff, great Oakland garb. Love the brand and the style, and harnessing of Oakland and urban cloth to represent the Town with pride and culture. I moved away years ago and still come back here to represent what I still refer to as my home.

Be
Review №32

Great and friendly service!

Ra
Review №33

Really great shop for gifts, got an amazing locally made candle, smelled like heaven👍

Ro
Review №34

This place is Oakland boutique-ified. Very few items I did not want to buy. Got a birthday gift for a buddy who digs Too Short. Could have bought him a dozen jams and all would have hit. Staff knows their inventory. The Town! Ill shop here frequently. Very active in the community too.

Ge
Review №35

Really great spot to support local artists. A wide array of styles, gear and pieces. Find the right piece to show your Of love or a new appreciation of and for Oakland.

M
Review №36

Really does have great Oakland t shirts. But since the gentrifiers go there to claim theyre a part of Oakland, wont wear them

Br
Review №37

Steep prices. Great articles of clothing. Its just a bit expensive

Er
Review №38

Great clothing provided as locally as possible. Theres a small price premium,but no more than youd see at any other boutique or fashion oriented store, and this way you know youre supporting your local industry.

St
Review №39

Ive got a few shirts from here and they are all top quality and long lasting. Love their unique designs and their love for the town. Great community pride and involvement.

Da
Review №40

This is a great city, and this is one of the best flagship supporters this city could ever have!My favorite brand of clothing since they were operating out of a tiny little warehouse space just a few blocks away from me. Great quality clothing (the sweatshirts run a bit small, but just grab one size bigger), really cool designs, and over the years, they have really managed to turn into an Oakland tour de force, supporting local artists of all types, and giving everyone in the Bay Area a whole host of reasons to see Oakland in the same way I have for 10+ years.

Ha
Review №41

It was alright, I went in and thought it would look more Oakland-ish! There were some alright designs like the transformer bart, there was no cool oakland lettering shirts, Oakland is known for having some of the most dope Lettering artist! there was no oakland icons, sideshows, nothing hyphy Is it just a tourist spot? Employees were pretty dope though, i hope the prices were that high because they get commission off of the shirts thats the only reason i spent money there!

Iv
Review №42

Great t & hoodie design. They have some children and baby clothes and and some cool stationary and a few random trinkets. Good quality. Ive given a few shirts to friends as gifts and they have really liked them. The sizes can run a bit small sometimes. The customer service is always great and friendly. The prices are a bit high but good local quality. Greatly recommend! 😊

Am
Review №43

The brand looks really washed down and not welcoming to an Oakland native, didn’t really reflect Oakland for what it is, mostly for what the new gentrifiers, the price also shows who can afford to shop there, the brand used to be cool before I left in 2009, I think the owner is from out of town too

Co
Review №44

Very hip and cool Oaklandish/Cali branded items. Dominantly menswear, but some shirts for women and kids. Cool open layout.

da
Review №45

Love the clothing here. The staff is friendly. The prices are a little steep for some of the shirt materials but Id rather support the community than big corps

Na
Review №46

I love this store because I love Oakland! Great selection of clothing and other bits, always cool people working there.

J'
Review №47

I love Oakland so theres no better way to showyour pride than to shop at Oaklandish. They have everything Oakland and more. Dont come to Oakland without getting your gear from here. Its so the Oakland thing to do

ch
Review №48

Awsome staff! Always friendly! Super helpful!

Wi
Review №49

Friendly & courteous staff, and dont get me started with the vibe and ambience of this place. Authenticly enjoyed the experience here.

sy
Review №50

There are lots of events that happen here... artists from around the bay. Best of both worlds, shopping and good vibes

Ca
Review №51

Stylish shirts with Oaklandish logo and Levis jeans. Great store to grab some Oakland themed clothing.

Mi
Review №52

So just had to do it. I had to go to one of my favorite fashion spots and write about them. This is a little different for me because I usually to write about food. Its kind of strange but for some reason Ive been very nostalgic about the Bay area. I grew up here.... And things are changing so much we have imported people from different spots coming around gentrifying the neighborhood, which bring different dreams and changes the vibe of the place, I love so much. In which is not bad, but seriously makes me feel like... I dont know where I am from at times. I am bayarea breadcrumbs. So, places like oaklandish really speaks to me. It Just gives your city ...not just city pride, but Bay area pride.The place has two flagship stores. It is a fashion retail store located in Oakland. I was told that everything sold in the store that is screen printed helps benefit local non-profit type things.I remember when this place used to operate outside of an art gallery in Jack London square around 2005. And then around 2011 they opened a downtown store, I would often see oaklandish sell their stuff at the eat real festival too!But the truth was I didnt have any money to buy their stuff... Most recently oaklandish partnered with Dame Lillard(who is from oakland) to make a limited design for a basketball shoe.In speaking of basketball I just have to say it but the Golden State Warriors Jerseys there is one that I really think Oaklandish built and made for them, (whomever thier designers are).The heart of Oakland. To me...Is the Oracle arena, in which the warriors will be leaving, Yet, places like Oaklandish are mini staples built In the style to which helps Generate, Nostalgia, history, of where the bayarea was, is, and is heading.Pretty soon, when I can no longer afford to stay in the bay. Due to the higher cost of living, and as the us census will tell us California is overly populated from kids from Nebaska and Colorado moving to the bay area for tech jobs with thier used vinyl collection, and Welsh corgis...I will long gone from here, but what I will forever be wearing is my Oaklandish t-shirts!I salute you Oaklandish for telling the story of the bay, with fashion.

Ki
Review №53

Cool tshirt place. They have a different approach to buying clothes. I guess its like a clothing bar. You see what you like and a person comes around and asks you what size, and goes and finds it. So mostly all the clothes you see are a display. I like the concept. You know your going to get good customer service. A little pricey but the have cool stuff and its for a good cause.

Le
Review №54

Not immediately obvious in Google Maps description and reviews, Oaklandish is a community-oriented brand that collaborates with The Town Kitchen, The Hidden Genius Project, Youth ALIVE!, and Community Education Partnerships (CEP). The company donates to and sponsors a long list of organizations in Oakland, though the website is not specific about the size of their contributions. These causes can justify the prices for some customers, but from what I can tell, the store attracts those who can afford to show their Oakland pride. They sell relatively good quality goods with interesting Oakland based designs. This physical store is pretty large and organized.

Al
Review №55

Great unique Eastbay clothing

Fe
Review №56

I grew up in Oakland and love it. Now that I reside in Seattle, Oaklandish lets me take Oakland with me everywhere by their awesome Bay appearal.

Mo
Review №57

Unique apparel, definitely Oakland grown and proud!

ja
Review №58

Cute local shop, nice people...cute designs.

Ry
Review №59

Really helpful, patient staff. Will go again

Da
Review №60

They have a YAY AREA atmosphere thats pleasantly inviting to visitors with local art work as product and display to decoration.

Ki
Review №61

Great place to get some Oakland souvenirs!

Eu
Review №62

The staff is so friendly!

Sh
Review №63

Great local grass roots atmosohere and selection of the stuff. A favourite

G
Review №64

Dope modern apparel for Oakland lovers

Ke
Review №65

The definition of #oaklandstrong ! This shop is Hella Oakland! Great local artists are always featured here.

Bo
Review №66

Nice store for all your Oaklandish gear

Do
Review №67

Awsome hometown gear...

Sh
Review №68

Great service I really enjoy ever moment shopping..

La
Review №69

I absolutely love this store. It is my to go place for when I want to get local gift for people living outside of the Area. However, today for the third time one of the items I purchased was charged at a higher price than tagged/advertised. I wan unable to get a refund for the difference in price, was not offered a simple apology for the inconvenience. I asked to be assisted by a supervisor or store manager, and the blame was just put on to their warehouse. WATCH OUT FOR YOUR NEXT PURCHASE, CHECK YOUR RECEPT BECAUSE CHANCES ARE THAT THEY ARE OVERCHARGING YOU.

Ma
Review №70

Awesome local store with great east bay and Warriors apparel.

AJ
Review №71

One of the hippest stores in the Bay Area. If you like local art and flavor, than this is a must stop.

Va
Review №72

This store is great for finding gifts. Local products and interesting designs.

Bl
Review №73

Bought some great gifts, I wish I had found it earlier.

Ar
Review №74

(Disclaimer: I have done some photo work for Oaklandish in the past) I was always impressed with the community work that Oaklandish has done. In fact, that is how I got involved with them. I think I saw their t-shirts at an event in Oakland and decided that I really wanted an Oaklandish shirt since I was back in East Bay after spending a number of years in Santa Cruz. The Oaklandish store on Broadway has a wonderful variety of cool clothing and gear for just about anyone. The layout and design is clean and hip. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Periodically they hold various events at the Broadway location. For example, last night they did a Q&A with some of the case from the movie Sorry To Bother You which was filmed in Oakland and directed by Boots Riley. If you are looking for a gift that represents the Bay or just some dope clothing (shirts, hoodies, hats, jackets, etc.), then Oaklandish is the place to go!

Ja
Review №75

Great store with bay-area-centric goods. Love their printed tshirts and some of the more gifty-bits in the backroom are cool too. Its a little pricey but its for a good cause so #treatyoself (and someone else).

Fe
Review №76

Dope, local businesses. Love their clothing and the goods they sell

An
Review №77

Cool local garb and accessories to self promote your Town or City

Pe
Review №78

Great organization! have a really nice t shirt i got from them.

Ja
Review №79

Fun store with lots of great local apparel.

Br
Review №80

Lots of great tees and cool local trinkets.

Se
Review №81

I stop here every time Im in Oakland. Always helpful and polite employees.

T
Review №82

Good selection of clothing, friendly staff, good cause.

El
Review №83

Cool clothing brand, nice display makes you feel awesome for shopping there.

an
Review №84

Great Art in each shirt, jackets, hoodies, hats, beanies etc... Great gifts for the little ones... !!

Te
Review №85

Perfect selection of local designs and artisan goods in the heart of downtown Oakland, of course!

D.
Review №86

A very cute Oakland pride store!

Ja
Review №87

Great designed to clothes for Oakland.

Cr
Review №88

I love their enamel pins!!

Ch
Review №89

All but one item I requested was out of stock. Staff disinterested in providing assistance versus chatting with friends. Single register with extremely slow service. Disappointing.

Ma
Review №90

Good selection of oak town gear

Je
Review №91

Waiting on then to be shipped back nice staff. Customer service has been A+++!

Al
Review №92

Friendly staff. Nice shop to rep Oakland

Si
Review №93

The definition of Oakland pride. Great quality, cool designs, good people.

EL
Review №94

I didnt buy anythig.

Ke
Review №95

Cool place, great products!

Ri
Review №96

Cool place, nice clothes

Ch
Review №97

The line to get in store was very long. Only a few people were let in at a time. There was only 2 cashiers...very slow.

Me
Review №98

Great customer service!

Vi
Review №99

Kind of overpriced, but cool unique clothing

Ba
Review №100

It would help if they had more than one register.

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  • Address:1444 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
  • Site:http://oaklandish.com/
  • Phone:+1 510-251-9500
Categories
  • Clothing store
  • Boutique
  • Gift shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:11AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–7PM
  • Saturday:11AM–6PM
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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