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Cliff's Variety

(91 Ratings)
A convenient institution
Established in 1936, Cliff's Variety stocks over 65,000 items and is likely to have whatever you're seeking and knowledgable, friendly service.


Address
479 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Near: Market Street & 18th

The Castro

Hours
Mon-Sat 10:00AM-8:00PM Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM


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Reviews

rolodj
rolodj
Over a year ago

Keeping It Local and Independant

We don't need no Home Depot, Cliff's has it all!


joshuajpresents
joshuajpresents
Over a year ago

Everything you need- for a price

Cliff's can save your life, but you are gonna pay!


MattTwoTee
MattTwoTee
Over a year ago

everything

literally, this is a neighbourhood institution. such a great variety and friendly staff!


play4peter
play4peter
Over a year ago

Gayest hardware store


KevinGoebel
KevinGoebel
Over a year ago

A little bit of everything

Several months ago, my aunt and her family stopped by for dinner and she asked me if there was anywhere in the neighborhood where she could get a feathered boa. "Oh, sure," I said. "There's a hardware store just down the street." It didn't strike me until she started laughing how odd that was. But the truth is, Cliff's really does have a little bit of everything: hardware, lumber, paint, gardening supplies, kitchen supplies, toys, arts & crafts, drag accessories. The Castro is a pretty self-sufficient neighborhood, but mostly because Cliff's single-handedly rounds out most of the gaps.


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