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Indoor Sun Shoppe
160 N Canal St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States
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H.
Review №1

Tremendous variety of succulents, cacti, water & other house plants. Staff is always willing, helpful & friendly. Location is perfect since it is near shops in Fremont as well as next to the Lake Washington Ship Canal. A very pleasant experience!

Ta
Review №2

Inhabiting what I have to believe is a former boat workshop, this incredible shop is absolutely crammed full of plants and knowledgeable staff! They don’t have as many rare plants from what I’ve seen, but they had an incredible array of plants in general and in sizes one doesn’t encounter often for sale in a store. Further all of their green offerings seemed very well taken care of with very little wilting or signs of neglect. Everything the box hardware/garden stores aspire to be but better! They also offer all of the necessary accoutrements for gardening you could need and then some from a house plant to a pocket garden.

Ma
Review №3

This place is awesome they have a great variety of plants and the staff are very helpful

De
Review №4

Super cute plant shop. They have tons of plants for amazing prices. All sorts of sizes as well. Parking is free on the neighboring streets and there’s also a paid lot. We called and asked if they had certain plants before we went and they were extremely friendly and helpful. Clean and organized inside. Definitely would suggest this spot for your plant needs :)

Ca
Review №5

I live a block down from Indoor Sun Shoppe and somehow find myself in here almost every week...dangerous. I’ve purchased a lot of my indoor plants from here and they always thrive. The prices are very reasonable too! Not the kind of high price tags you get slapped with at a lot of other boutique plant shops. The staff is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. They have a great selection of pots, soil and other little gifts. They have tons of 2-3 inch pot plants for under $10 if you want to start small!

He
Review №6

I went in looking for a carnivorous plant. I had no experience with them so I explained to an employee my general situation. He spent a good 15 minutes patiently walking me around the store, answering questions and explaining what might work best for the space I had.I never felt talked down to, it never felt like a sales pitch, and the more expensive products were only talked about after I asked about them.Felt like a store full of knowledge people happy to share their their passion for plants in a casual way.CAUTION IF YOU GO ON SUNDAY. Theres a street fair every Sunday that goes till 4pm on the same street, and parking can get pretty crazy. Worth a visit any other day of the week. Go visit them!

ni
Review №7

Very knowledgeable owner, super friendly too. A wide selection of plants with great prices. Love this place

Ke
Review №8

Beautiful shop. I got my first indoor plants from this place. Looking forward to visiting again. The staff is very helpful too! They answered all my questions :)

La
Review №9

I have shopped here many time because they have great selection, but this customer service experience was very frustrating.I was making a carnivorous planter so I needed some carnivorous soil. I intended to buy a small bag of the indoor sun shoppe’s “carnivorous soil” but was pressured into buying the larger bag of soil ($20). I used very little when I made the planter and had no use for the rest so I wanted to get a partial refund or give back the soil so someone else could you it. The attendant said “I’m sorry I can’t do that because of sterility reasons.”There are plenty of cheap ways to sterilize dirt and so it’s pretty unreasonable to have that as the reason for not accepting the return. They would rather waste the $20 dirt (I have no other use for it) then easily sterilize it and repurpose it.

Fr
Review №10

Free Range Cycles is so lucky to have these folks as neighbors! The crew at Indoor Sun Shoppe offer some of the best customer service, plant variety and garden know-how around. We get all of our plants and advice from them, and all of our plant babies are happy and thriving. Thanks for being wonderful neighbors and making the world brighter.

Em
Review №11

I got a small spider plant and a bag of dirt for $6 which I thought was reasonable. The staff was busy but helpful to answer questions. Im new to plants and they answered how large the pot should be, how to grow the plant with my grow light vs natural light, and what to expect with growth speed.

El
Review №12

Wonderful plant shop! Ive been there twice so far. Today was my second time in and they didnt have a very specific plant in a specific size pot available that I wanted (black coral snake plant in 10 inch pot) so the owner (I think) ordered one for the shop in case I wanted it later this week! They have a wide variety of houseplants and some collectors plants, but no fancy imports. Best selection of carnivorous plants Ive seen in person, anywhere. Prices are EXCELLENT. Also, the aesthetic is unique and very jungle-esque, so just walking through is fun, even if you arent a houseplant enthusiast. The staff are knowledgeable & friendly. Ill be coming back for sure!

Jo
Review №13

Absolutely love this place! These nicest people and the coolest plants. My wife and I love going here to shop for plants, hydroponics and good conversation

Di
Review №14

Large selection of ceramic pots and assortment of plants

Zo
Review №15

Such an amazing plant shop. Always welcomed in and even though I go just to look, I more likely than not end up purchasing something. Wide range of plants and pots for good prices. Would highly recommend!

Ra
Review №16

Great place for indoor plants! Very reasonable prices and knowledgeable staff. Always had great shopping experience here and got good plant to survive the gray winter with me in Seattle. You can grab a few quarantine “friends” from here as well haha.

An
Review №17

This place was GORGEOUS. I felt like a kid in a candy shop! There were so many beautiful well maintained plants and the prices for 4 inch plants is so affordable. The staff were knowledgeable and extremely nice. Ive already come back twice!

Te
Review №18

Fantastic selection of indoor plants and pottery that seem difficult to find elsewhere! Pretty displays and friendly staff willing to help. Also, a store dog! That always helps 😄

Ka
Review №19

Overpriced. I get the same thing from Home Depot and Lowe’s, and those plants live longer than the ones I buy from here. On a positive note, they offer very helpful service if you need it.

St
Review №20

I stopped here after wanting to make the trip into Fremont for over a year. I’m glad it wasn’t my reason for the trip, because it would have been so disappointing. The front porch carnivorous plants look amazing, but my experience inside wasn’t great. If you are into succulents or cacti, this would be a good place for you. If you are into fun and different house plants, this will be a little disappointing. I didn’t find anything I couldn’t find in a typical plant nursery or hardware store.

Ch
Review №21

Ive been here so many times and each time I leave with a healthy beautiful plant. Reasonable pricing too! All the employees are knowledgeable, patient, and very friendly. If youre new to house plants this is a great nursery where they make you feel comfortable if you have questions

Sa
Review №22

Favorite plant shop in the Seattle area! Really large selection of a variety of plants, with reasonable prices and very healthy plants. Store is separated, with “low light” plants in the front and “high light” in the back.

Kh
Review №23

Super cute plant shop! They offered us refreshments while we waited to enter (they were maintaining safe capacity numbers). They had a great selections of plants, good prices, cute planters, and nice music. Plan on coming back for my other plant needs.

Sh
Review №24

This is a great family store thats been around for quite some time and they have something for everybody any budget they even have grow equipment and nutrients. I love smelling the lemon plants flowers and looking at all of the carnivores plants.

Ca
Review №25

Amazing selection of house plants of all sizes, including very affordable and tiny 2 baby plants, which are great if youre not ready to invest in a large plant (or not sure if a certain plant will thrive in your house). Staff are helpful, friendly, professional, and VERY knowledgeable. The indoor space is so beautiful -- a literal jungle paradise. I wish I could live in there in a thatched-roof treehouse among all their gorgeous, lush, healthy plants!

Je
Review №26

If you are obsessed with indoor gardening, this is a good place to stop! They have a nice variety of trees, snake plants, succulents, air plants, and pottery. They also have a few bonsai trees and their pots in the mix as well. Great little shop in Fremont!

Sr
Review №27

Has an amazing collection of plants and the place is just a joy to be in.

Mi
Review №28

This store is a gem - provides indoor plants at a very reasonable price (compared to other plant shops in the area). I can always rely on them to provide fairly priced plants. The owners are obviously very passionate about their store. I always come here for my soil supply (don’t buy those grocery store ones - support your local business). It also helps that it’s very zen inside with all the lush greeneries!

Je
Review №29

Always awesome! A Seattle plant shop staple! Great customer service, great plants!

Ka
Review №30

This is by far my favorite plant shop in city of Seattle, they have new plants almost every week and everything you will need to take care of them. Staff is super helpful and knowledgeable! They even have pre-mixed soil bags which vary based on plant needs, absolutely adore the space and location. I have been back many times and will continue to do so!

El
Review №31

Very cute plant shop with a wide variety of plants. If youre looking for a small $4 boy or a $200 tree, theyve got plants across the board. Also has soil and mulch and planting supplies!

Ka
Review №32

I love this place. I used to come here at least once a month about a decade ago. It was great to get the same wonderful experience that I always did before. Great selection, knowledgeable friendly staff, very fun atmosphere, all around great experience. Its very different from your typical plant shop. During covid they are limiting the number of people in the store. I walked up to a small group waiting to get inside. I think I waited maybe 10 minutes to get in. Cant wait until this is all over and I can come back and take my time looking through everything.

Pa
Review №33

Nice selection of plants that are healthy and beautiful. They have nice pots as well.

Sh
Review №34

Such a lovely place. Its like walking into a jungle in the city but you get to take a piece home with you.

Be
Review №35

This is the best plant shop in the region hands down. Staff have always been helpful and friendly. Great location in Fremont. Lots of parking around the area. They sell tons of plant varieties, and have an awesome layout. Ask questions if you have them. They will help you. You will find the plant or plants youre looking for here. Last time I was there I had to schedule an appointment in advance due to Covid. Prob a good idea to call first.

Ed
Review №36

I loved the hanging pots and the plants werent overpriced which was great. I could have walked around looking at stuff for hours.

Re
Review №37

Great selection, very experienced staff! Dont be afraid to ask about plant care. I thought I had my picks, but changed my mind once I told them I lived in an apartment with no direct sunlight. Game changer! Will go back for more 100%

Au
Review №38

Love Indoor Sun Shoppe! They always have fun plants and a great staff (and sometimes a cute pup wandering around). Their staff is super knowledgeable and ready to help with any questions you may have.

Fr
Review №39

I cant recommend this place enough! The folks who work there are super kind, and will go out of their way to help you find what youre looking for. The prices are great, (I literally havent found cheaper in the area) and the selection is huge. Also, there is the sweetest pup, Penny, who usually wanders about the store, so thats a big plus as well. Definitely my new go-to, I just hope for my wallets sake I dont go too often... :)

La
Review №40

One of my favorite plant shops in Seattle. Staff are very knowledgeable and their plants are all reasonably priced

Ev
Review №41

Best place to purchase plants. The staff is so helpful and the place is so enchanting and relaxing. One of my favorite places to walk around in (and most likely purchase a new plant baby). The prices are also the best in the city.

Sh
Review №42

Sorry for coming in the wrong door. Please post signage indicating where the correct door to enter is located. The older (not so gentle) man who works here berated me after I apologized multiple times for entering the wrong door. I got full-on adult scolded. The only other time I have shopped here was in the winter and I entered from the door on the canal side. I had no idea there was an entrance on the other side of the building. Thank you for the fertilizer but I will never shop here again. I’ll go to Swansons, Peace Love &Happiness Club, Sky Nursery or The Plant Store.

Jo
Review №43

Hey yall, ever need a little slice of sun or happiness?Looking for some greens and wonderful people?Or would you just need some inspiration and a few more bonsai trees to add to your already thriving indoor bonsai forest?Fairy garden?Succulent paradise sold here.This place has you covered and also has some cool carnivorous plants. Check it out!! For real though

Ta
Review №44

Always very helpful with their recommendations. Good safe shopping experience even during covid, thanks to the well thought out precautions and working model. Highly recommend!

Ca
Review №45

Amazing selection and super-friendly inside! Been there for 20 years and I will always support local

He
Review №46

Took the trip over the passes to hopefully score some amazing pots and plants and was not disappointed. Was able to find exactly what we were looking for. Local hand made pots and a great selection of cacti and succulants. Our desert garden got a great upgrade.

Je
Review №47

This is my favorite local plant shop. The people are always kind and helpful and the dozens of things I’ve purchased have lived long and healthy lives so far.

Mo
Review №48

If you haven’t been since winter because you’ve been staying home and you got a face mask and saw this place was open and see the welcome signs and the wide open doors, do not just walk in. I’m not exactly sure what their current rules are but one of the people working here will flat out ignore you and the other will yell at you a few times and never really tell you what’s going on but will mention that somewhere on their website they mentioned some rules. So... I used to love this place, now it just feels unsafe and scary.

Za
Review №49

Awesome shop, great owners/manager/plant knowledge people. Top notch plantys

Al
Review №50

Love this store. Great selection and prices. Knowledgeable staff is very helpful.

Mo
Review №51

I have been shopping at this place since the mid 90’s when it was in the U district. I love this store! Always a fun place to find a plant to take home or anything for your growing needs.

Ho
Review №52

Great spot for some cool plants, awesome selection of carnivorous ones too!

Mi
Review №53

Great place for carnivorous plants. Excellent and friendly staff.

Mi
Review №54

Best selection of affordable LOCAL ceramic planters that ive seen anywhere

Br
Review №55

Its a great shop with great employees! Everyone is helpful and they have a great selection and decent prices. Ive gotten about 30 plants from there and theyve all been healthy. The locally made pots are great too!

Em
Review №56

Incredible selection of indoor plants for all growing conditions, reasonably low prices (for Seattle).

Be
Review №57

The indoor sun shoppe is awesome . I love this place its way cool. I have been going there forever . I like to go there just to get ladybugs to let them go in the garden its pretty sweet watching them take off . They have lots of cool plants to look at, theres lots of different things you might want . Its very close to the water the Fremont cut, you can watch boats go by . What a sweet place to go .

sc
Review №58

I could not find a single plant that wasn’t crawling with bugs

Mi
Review №59

I live in a low light apartment and any plant I bring in dies. Came here and they suggested snake plants as they are super low maintenance (low light, dont need a lot of water). I also got these super cute pots to resemble (not really) me and my two dogs :) They reported my plants for me and everything:)

Dy
Review №60

Amazing amazing of indoor plants, cactus, succulents, and gardening supplies!

Ke
Review №61

Ok. Where to start? Friendly? Wow. Super nice, every single person there. Helpful? Walked me around the store and helped me design my own custom fountain. Value? I would have been happy paying more for what I got. I would give 10 stars if possible.

Dy
Review №62

Great selection of indoor house plants

JC
Review №63

My first stop for gardening needs. Moderately priced. Friendly helpful staff. Very cool indoor plant selections! It feels like they truly care about you as a person and a customer. Staff will help you load large items or large orders into your vehicle.Today, I went in to get a few items, due to a simple ordering system error, they were out of what I needed. No ones fault, just a simple computing error, happens to everyone. They offered me a couple very acceptable solutions for the problem, each of which would have definitely solved the issue. Regardless of not leaving with what I came for today, I left happy, as usual! The proprietor of the Indoor Sun Shoppe is great, as well as each employee. Thanks!

Me
Review №64

Ive bought all of my houseplants at Indoor Sun Shoppe since I moved to Seattle. They have an amazing selection of well priced plants, planters, supplies, etc. and the staff is always helpful in answering questions about the plants.

Mi
Review №65

Friendly spot with a great variety of beautiful plants

co
Review №66

Best nursery ever!

Al
Review №67

Love this plant store!!

Ma
Review №68

Amazing plant shop. Great variety and reasonable pricing. The staff are knowledgeable and willing to help customers with any questions.

Ja
Review №69

Love this place! best prices in seattle!

La
Review №70

Great shop, friendly staff, beautiful plants

Ch
Review №71

Great selection of plants and super helpful staff.

Je
Review №72

I had high hopes and excitement for this place and then when I went in and asked for advice the people working there were very rude. The lady rolled her eyes at me when I asked her a question about the plant I wanted. I guess this isn’t the best spot for novice plant owners.

Si
Review №73

These guys and girls rock! They LOVE to talk plants. If youre new to gardening or growing in general or been doing it your whole life, this place is a must visit.

Be
Review №74

Great place to buy a house plant for a great deal. They have a lot of knowledge about there products.

Ma
Review №75

Really knowledgeable and friendly people.

In
Review №76

Great Shoppe! Very knowledgeable folks that are friendly and always helpful!

Ra
Review №77

Hands down the best place if youre looking for air plants, succulents, etc... Lots of air cleansing plants such as snake and spider plants. This is the best priced nursery Ive found around Seattle. They have a $1 section of air plants and I even got a large one for $7 where it would be around $15-20 elsewhere. Definitely worth stopping by. Huge selection of well glazed ceramic pots but there is also cheaper options if you dont care about it looking fancy! The staff was so kind and willing to talk with me for so long about how to care for my plants!

Pe
Review №78

Always something interesting, and the help is pleasant.

Lo
Review №79

Wonderful local stop for all your gardening needs.

Cr
Review №80

Great staff, no matter what anyone says. Helpful and knowledgeable, Ive bought 3 plants there so far and they are a decent price and healthy. Worth checking out no matter your level of green thumb, and after you buy a plant check out Add A Ball for pinball

Le
Review №81

Love this place! Right by my studio and nice people who work there.

Ha
Review №82

Love this shop! They have such a diverse selection of plants and the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable - I asked them a lot of questions and they had helpful answers to everything. Even spent about 5 minutes with me going over different options for plants that would fit my needs.

Mr
Review №83

If you appreciate the benefits of botany and live within the great PNW, then you need to visit thos store! This store has whatever you need. This store is the best of the best of the elite. Thank You ISS! You are the only store I say thank you to. Never leave!

Me
Review №84

We are visiting from Alaska and couldnt resist buying a few of their beautiful succulents! Oh and a sundew, too. Great selection of plants and very helpful staff! Thank you 😊

Ha
Review №85

Wonderful place for plants, supplies, value, advice & sevice. I got a beautiful bonsai planter at great price tonight.Also scored great orchards & carnivorous plants.

As
Review №86

Lovely plant store, complete with an adorable dog! They have MUCH more reasonable prices than the plant store near the Fremont bridge. This is definitely an essential place to stop by if youre at Theo Chocolates.

Ad
Review №87

Stopped in during the solstice festival, what an awesome store! Everything for bonsai and houseplants big and small with a nice a knowledgeable staff. Add a little green life to your life space!

Jo
Review №88

Been with the Sun Shop as a customer since they opened in the U district... None finer than the Indoor Sun Shop ever in Seattle. If they do not have what you need they can get it or do better! The shop in Fremont is real nice as is the staff.

Ni
Review №89

I have always loved this place. The people that work there are knowledgeable and very helpful. The selection of plants and accoutrements are great as well.

Da
Review №90

This is haven. Im excited to build our green house

Ch
Review №91

Friendly, knowledgeable service. For the nearly 10 years Ive been a loyal customer, the same 5 people hedge been there to help me out. I will happily continue driving 25 miles out of my way for this place

Fr
Review №92

I wouldnt shop for my indoor supplies any where else. Shawn and his staff are top notch and are there for thier customers as close as a phone call. Been doing business with them for 29 years.

Je
Review №93

The staff was very nice. Thats the only reason I give 2 stars.I went for some rare succulent search, but the variety is not anything like what you see in these photos. I did not see anything different from a garden center at Fred Meyer. The condition of succulents were very very bad. I was very very disappointed.

Ni
Review №94

Great place for cool indoor plants along with special growing equipment, fertilizer and soils. Great staff! the guy that help loads your car is an awesome dude!

Ne
Review №95

We bought Pachira aquatica plant last year and it is growing so nicely! Highly recommend this shop for any indoor plant needs.

Ka
Review №96

Very knowledgeable, good prices, excellent succulents. They value their customers and are available to give help and advice.

Li
Review №97

Great place for all kinds of indoor plants, air plants, cactus, soils, fertilizer, pots, a few cute knickknacks. Knowledgeable and friendly staff

Al
Review №98

Gorgeous plants, helpful staff, and reasonable prices. Theyve helped me with a sick jade plant and sold me some great new succulents.

R
Review №99

One of the best places in Seattle to hang around.

Ca
Review №100

So lovely. A great assortment of healthy plants and pots with knowledgeable staff to help make appropriate pairings. A beautiful store.

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  • Address:160 N Canal St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States
  • Site:http://indoorsun.com/
  • Phone:+1 206-634-3727
Categories
  • Plant nursery
  • Garden center
  • Lighting store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
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