Accepts Credit Cards: Yes Bike Parking: Yes Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
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$$$ Price range Pricey
5 reviews
Elinore Taniguchi
Nice staff, but they seem too busy to help out. Not the biggest selection, but they at least have storage in the back so it doesn't hurt to ask if they have something in stock. The store itself is really bright and clean.
Williams-Sonoma is the spot you hit up to overpay for all of your kitchen needs. The store is gorgeous, and the displays will very nearly entice you to buy all sorts of items you probably don't need because most only perform a single function that can be done with a knife (jalapeno corer, herb scissors, banana slicer, mango pitter, etc.).
Registering for your wedding here (if you are so inclined) puts a whole new spin on it, because then you get to hit up your family and friends for the $65 wine glasses you'd never buy on your own. But the friendly employees will tell you this is the time to get that $200 meat thermometer that's only advantage over the $40 one is that it comes in a pretty box.
All in all, Williams-Sonoma really is a good place to find almost anything you'd need to cook or entertain. It's laid out in an organized fashion, and they have high quality products that range from knives to pans to utensils to tablecloths to glassware. You just might pay more here than you would elsewhere.
Why do I always get the feeling that I'm going to knock something over, or break something when I walk in these tightly packed, glorified houseware stores? In the winter, it's DOUBLY worse. Winter coat, doing my "tin soldier shuffle", through the aisles, is not really a fun experience. But I do it to please my partner.
(I can't believe I've reached an age, where they are making "Star Wars" pancake molds, and batter, and cookie cutters….) That's like turning Prince's Purple rain into Muzak in my office elevator. There's something so "clarifying" about how marketing sells us stuff, that just become crystal clear.
Don't get me wrong. I like the "rubber grip" egg scooper as much as the next guy. (and then set it down and not buy it)
But the product selection is not what gains this store 1 star on this day.
It was the "demo" person who was guilting people into giving him a dollar for his tip jar, if we wanted to stay and take samples of his rum soaked bread.
As I angeled my way to the counter, through the maze of heavyset housewives, I envisioned a cataclysmyc disaster, of me bumping them, and us taking that store down.
That, didn't happen. Crisis averted.
But as I sheepishly walked away from the counter eating my 1 inch square morsel, the guy was almost over the top in his demands for new faces, and to stuff his coffee cup with more dollars.
Honestly, what's not to love about a SALE at Williams-Sonoma?! I bought a Hulk spatula, some beautiful serving dishes in shell shapes (I love beach motifs!) and a jalapeno popper tray! I have yet to use the latter but am sure the happiness from the purchase will only increase with joy at the use 😀 The staff are always friendly, the light is lovely, and the vibe is just gorgeous. I'm such a girl!!
I like this store for many reasons. They have a good selection of products such as oils, kitchen prep products, knives, baking mixes, etc. The store is very clean and organized and they usually have a coffee machine where you can "test it out"(aka you can help yourself to a free espresso while "taking an interest" in the 4-digit price on the machine)
The reason I am giving this specific store 5 stars is because of an experience I had here August 28th (I just never got around to writing the review).
I came here to buy my brother a gift for his new apartment. I had already purchased a few things from various stores, like gourmet cheeses, nuts, baguette, and a wooden tray. I got a bottle of olive oil from here to add to the plate. The lady who was helping me was named Lisa and she was the nicest, most genuine worker I have ever seen. She was so nice that she wrapped all of the stuff I bought from the various stores along the oil and my friend and I really enjoyed her conversation while she was doing all of this. She was taking a very long time, carefully arranging each part of the gift to make it look nicer and really perfecting it, topping it with green ribbons which she thought looked nice against the wooden tray. It showed she really wanted this gift to make my brother happy, just as much as I wanted to. It was really sweet to see someone so up spirited and enthusiastic about someone else's gift.
I really hope she still works there because I never met a worker who cared so much like her!
Nice staff, but they seem too busy to help out. Not the biggest selection, but they at least have storage in the back so it doesn't hurt to ask if they have something in stock. The store itself is really bright and clean.
You know what it is.
Williams-Sonoma is the spot you hit up to overpay for all of your kitchen needs. The store is gorgeous, and the displays will very nearly entice you to buy all sorts of items you probably don't need because most only perform a single function that can be done with a knife (jalapeno corer, herb scissors, banana slicer, mango pitter, etc.).
Registering for your wedding here (if you are so inclined) puts a whole new spin on it, because then you get to hit up your family and friends for the $65 wine glasses you'd never buy on your own. But the friendly employees will tell you this is the time to get that $200 meat thermometer that's only advantage over the $40 one is that it comes in a pretty box.
All in all, Williams-Sonoma really is a good place to find almost anything you'd need to cook or entertain. It's laid out in an organized fashion, and they have high quality products that range from knives to pans to utensils to tablecloths to glassware. You just might pay more here than you would elsewhere.
Ugh!
Why do I always get the feeling that I'm going to knock something over, or break something when I walk in these tightly packed, glorified houseware stores? In the winter, it's DOUBLY worse. Winter coat, doing my "tin soldier shuffle", through the aisles, is not really a fun experience.
But I do it to please my partner.
(I can't believe I've reached an age, where they are making "Star Wars" pancake molds, and batter, and cookie cutters….)
That's like turning Prince's Purple rain into Muzak in my office elevator.
There's something so "clarifying" about how marketing sells us stuff, that just become crystal clear.
Don't get me wrong. I like the "rubber grip" egg scooper as much as the next guy. (and then set it down and not buy it)
But the product selection is not what gains this store 1 star on this day.
It was the "demo" person who was guilting people into giving him a dollar for his tip jar, if we wanted to stay and take samples of his rum soaked bread.
As I angeled my way to the counter, through the maze of heavyset housewives, I envisioned a cataclysmyc disaster, of me bumping them, and us taking that store down.
That, didn't happen. Crisis averted.
But as I sheepishly walked away from the counter eating my 1 inch square morsel, the guy was almost over the top in his demands for new faces, and to stuff his coffee cup with more dollars.
I'll pass. I can get this on the subway.
Honestly, what's not to love about a SALE at Williams-Sonoma?! I bought a Hulk spatula, some beautiful serving dishes in shell shapes (I love beach motifs!) and a jalapeno popper tray! I have yet to use the latter but am sure the happiness from the purchase will only increase with joy at the use 😀
The staff are always friendly, the light is lovely, and the vibe is just gorgeous. I'm such a girl!!
I like this store for many reasons. They have a good selection of products such as oils, kitchen prep products, knives, baking mixes, etc. The store is very clean and organized and they usually have a coffee machine where you can "test it out"(aka you can help yourself to a free espresso while "taking an interest" in the 4-digit price on the machine)
The reason I am giving this specific store 5 stars is because of an experience I had here August 28th (I just never got around to writing the review).
I came here to buy my brother a gift for his new apartment. I had already purchased a few things from various stores, like gourmet cheeses, nuts, baguette, and a wooden tray. I got a bottle of olive oil from here to add to the plate. The lady who was helping me was named Lisa and she was the nicest, most genuine worker I have ever seen. She was so nice that she wrapped all of the stuff I bought from the various stores along the oil and my friend and I really enjoyed her conversation while she was doing all of this. She was taking a very long time, carefully arranging each part of the gift to make it look nicer and really perfecting it, topping it with green ribbons which she thought looked nice against the wooden tray. It showed she really wanted this gift to make my brother happy, just as much as I wanted to. It was really sweet to see someone so up spirited and enthusiastic about someone else's gift.
I really hope she still works there because I never met a worker who cared so much like her!