Shops & services

40 independent shops, from bookstores and records to gifts, plants, and home goods, plus everyday services from the library to yoga and coworking.

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Fireside Books & More, 2421 BroadwayEncore Books on the Square, San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 BroadwayGame Kastle, 340 Walnut StThe Record Man, 1322 El Camino RealLittle Green A Plant Bar, 1101 Main StHoot Judkins Furniture, 1269 Veterans BlvdMayers Jewelers, 2068 BroadwayGolden Time Jewelers, 2426 BroadwayGambrel & Co., 810 Main StVéloro Bicycles, 910 Main StWhearley & Co., 925 Main StPickled, 2652 BroadwayPeninsula Uniforms & Equipment, 2626 BroadwayThe House of Humor, 729 El Camino RealGelb Music, 722 El Camino RealPlanet Mix, 1322 El Camino RealThe King Mattress & Furniture, 1326 El Camino RealTreadmill Outlet, 665 El Camino RealSports Basement, 202 Walnut StHomewise Appliance, 1748 BroadwayAtherton Appliance & Kitchens, 695 Veterans BlvdRedwood Trading Post, 1455 Veterans BlvdHarvest Furniture, 1445 Veterans BlvdEl Primo Western Wear, 1710 El Camino RealFaby's Jewelers, 1710 El Camino RealElvia's Boutique, 1748 El Camino RealEl Mercadito Latino, 1726 El Camino RealRalph's Vacuum & Sewing Center, 1823 El Camino RealDavies Appliance, 1580 El Camino RealFashion Tune, 336 Walnut StLa Familia Hair & Beauty Supply, 1794 BroadwayMedallion Rug Outlet, 2001 Middlefield RdOutdoor Supply Hardware, 2110 Middlefield RdEveryday Flowers and Balloons, 512 El Camino RealMi Rancho Supermarket, 137 Roosevelt AveBloomsgiving, 893 Winslow StGourmet Haus Staudt, 2615 BroadwayChavez Supermarket & Taqueria, 775 Arguello Stde Vine Wine & Beer, 2627 Broadway
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Bookstore

Independent general-interest bookshop that opened in February 2025 a short walk from the Caltrain platforms. Alongside new books it stocks cards, puzzles, and goods from Peninsula makers, and it runs book clubs, storytimes, and author talks.

↻ Better for You Cakes: 2nd Fri monthly, 11:00 AM
↻ Chai Lab Pop-Up: 2nd Sat monthly, 10:00 AM
↻ Chai Lab Weekly Popup: Every Thu, 10:30 AM
+ 8 more every week

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Butcher shop

Craft butcher on Main Street selling grass-fed beef, heritage pork, pasture-raised chicken, lamb, and eggs from local ranchers, plus house-made sausages, duck confit, and a signature beef Bolognese.

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Game store

A big board game, card game, and miniatures shop with plenty of play tables. It runs tournaments, Friday Night Magic, a Thursday Pokémon League, and an on-site escape room.

↻ Hobby Night: Every Mon, 6:00 PM
↻ Commander Casual Play + Bingo: Every Sun, 2:00 PM
↻ Commander Casual Play + Bingo: Every Tue, 5:30 PM
+ 4 more every week

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Music store

Independent music store dating to 1939, selling new and used electric and acoustic guitars, amps, parts, and accessories. Haight Ashbury Music, a San Francisco name since 1972, now shares the address.

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Mobile cheese shop

A cheese shop in Large Marge, a tiny three-wheeled Italian Piaggio Ape. Cheesemonger Georgette hand-picks rare and specialty cheeses you won't find at the grocery store, pre-cuts them so you can taste before you buy, and tells you the story behind each one. The truck pops up somewhere new most days, and you can preorder online for pickup or delivery.

↻ Cheese Truck at Mazra: Every Thu, 5:00 PM
↻ Raclette Night at de Vine: Every Wed, 5:00 PM

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Plant shop

A plant shop in a former car showroom where you can build your own succulent arrangement at the plant bar. It also hosts pop-ups, workshops, swaps, and small concerts, though its coffee bar is paused for now.

↻ First Saturday Jazz Night: 1st Sat monthly
↻ Open Mic with Mona Dena: 3rd Sun monthly, 3:00 PM
↻ Saturday Morning Live Music: Every Sat

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Jewelry store

Family-run jeweler in Redwood City for over 50 years, now on Broadway. GIA graduate gemologists offer appraisals, custom design, and on-site jewelry and watch repair, plus rotating consignment and estate pieces.

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Women's clothing boutique

Contemporary women's clothing boutique near El Camino on upper Broadway, with in-store stylists to help put outfits together. Also carries accessories and jewelry.

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Video game store

Used and retro video game shop that buys, sells, and trades games and consoles from older Nintendo and Sega systems through current Xbox and PlayStation. It shares a building with The Record Man.

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