COVE

Babes, let me tell you.... This place is amazing! Low-key, kind of don't want to put this review in here so I can keep this place a little secret for me and my friends, but that would be a disservice to us all and the amazing shop owner. I have been coming here for years after grabbing a bite at Cafe Reveille and believe me when I tell you she does her homework finding high quality plants and products. The variety is sublime and the heath is amazing, and the price beats the majority of plant shops in the city. The city has a lot of plant shops, but this one has the ones you will be happy with. Outside of that, if you are a Paxton's gate fan for their taxidermy or gems you have to come here. The taxidermy insects she sources are incredibly high quality and the price is better for quality than anything Paxton has IMO. Worth you time and your money, and the owner is an absolute gem of a human!

this has become my favorite plant shop in san francisco. i’m a plant FREAK and i get bored of finding the same basic stuff at TJs and Lowe’s. Many of the more niche plant shops have crazy prices. But COVE has an incredible selection of rare (and rare-ish) houseplants and the owner clearly keeps them in pristine condition. the prices are unbeatable and the selection is so exciting every time i go. i bought a maidenhair fern here and almost a year later it is thriving (see pics). this time i got a GIGANTIC philodendron white princess with 20 leaves larger than my hand for $45!! and a beautiful watermelon peperomia for $34. if you are a bay area planthead and want a better selection of hoyas, alocasias, syngoniums, etc you must check it out!

Beautiful, well curated shop. I love that there is a plant focused store so close to my home! Plants are always in amazing condition, and the owner finds more unique/rare stuff - I found my monstera adansonii/obliqua here after hunting for it at various other shops. Beautiful candles, cards and other small gifts also available as well. Drop in, you won’t be disappointed. “Find something beautiful” :)

I always find the best plants here.

Such a beautifully curated store full of wonder and discovery. There's something new at every corner which makes you want to linger forever. The plants are healthy and unique. What a hidden gem!

Thank you to my hair goddess at Firehorse Salon for this beautiful referral. This plant shop is quaint and absolutely has the local feeling. I bought a plant and I’m looking forward to adding to my collection in the near future. Thank you and stay for more than awhile :) you’re a gem and your prices are super reasonable!

Magical. Paradise. Whimsical and Wild. Just a few words to describe this stunning oasis in SF. Each time I pop in I see more lovely plants. Just bought 2 stunners. The owner has curated a wild and gorgeous plant oasis, with some of the most extraordinary ferns, mosses and such. It's actually therapeutic to walk in and delight the senses. One of my favourite places in SF.

Cove is a very cool, small shop that has a ton of plants, locally made pottery, cards and candles and other gifts and ephemera. Sometimes I just go in because it's peaceful inside. Green thumbs will find something here to love.

Such a wonderful little shop. I noticed it months ago when jogging by; as far as window-shopping goes this place is an absolute delight. Finally stopped in when I was not sweaty and in running gear and am happy to report that the lady working there was kind and efficient. And really, I am still underselling how gorgeous it is inside. The plants, the unique gifts! It is like an instant favorite. I am cutting back on spending but they are having a 40% off sale until the end of the month. Will be coming back for gifts whether they are discounted or not, because beautiful neighborhood stores like this are essential to the local economy.

So I was drawn into this beautiful shop. Windows are full or gorgeous plants. I went in and even the pots and other odd and ends are adorable. I tried greeting and engaging the salesperson and got a dry response. Well there went my small talk. It's a very small shop so the silence is very loud. I did find something I wanted but almost didn't purchase it because of the vibe. I am definitely not in a rush to return here which is a bummer. Great products tho.

Went to Cove with a friend recently. Loved the store. Unique plants in an eclectic array of sizes, varies and colors. Plenty of natural fragment candles. You will find the good stuff here. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Bought myself a plant. Thanks to Cove and to my friend for turning me on to this place. Recommended if in the area.

What a cute little neighborhood shop! I live nearby and went to grab a plant gift for a friend. The person there was knowledgeable and gave me good recommendations based on lighting and maintenance, and they even put it in a nice gift bag. Prices were quite affordable as well.

Terrible service. I wasn't even acknowledged when I walked in the door. I said hi how are you. Response "hi. I'm good" no follow up. Didn't even ask how I was or if I needed any help. I definitely wasn't going to buy anything from her. It doesn't take much to be warm

I love a few blocks away and went in to ask a few questions about potting a cactus into a custom vase I bought. Yes she was slightly shy at first but after talking for a little and asking her about all the amazing things I'm the shop she was very open and talkative. I couldn't be happier with the help I received and will definitely be returning to buy plants and honestly just have nice conversations. Thanks again!!!

Very cute shop and lovely plants. BUT not sure if the cashier person is having a bad day but that's why I put the two stars. If I purchase plants from you, please don't be so short or speak in a condescending matter when someone is asking you how to take care of plants. I asked mad simple questions like how much sun or is this an easy plant to take care of. Not sure if it's the SF attitude lol but back in NYC folks don't speak in that tone. I'll do my business elsewhere and support other local shops.

I live a couple of blocks away and intended to buy a few plants and things for my husband's birthday, which was today. I checked the Google business page for Cove and went over at 12:30 (the store supposedly opens at 12p). The gate was unlocked, but the store was clearly closed. I called to inquire about their Sunday (today) hours; while I couldn't see inside and didn't get close enough to look, it was obvious the owner saw me through the window because they answered right away and I was told abruptly that I should have called before "making the trip over"; they proceeded to mumble about the hours being "more theoretical", which I find less ironic-pretentious and more gross-pretentious, but to each their own. Cringe. In any case, they told me multiple times that I should have called first but failed to tell me when or if the store was going to actually be open, which was literally the only question I had called to ask. Things seemed a bit off, and I again inquired about the store hours, to which they snapped, "I dunno, like a few minutes or something", and hung up. I don't like to assume prejudice in situations, and to the owner's credit, the hours are indeed "theoretical" per the store's website, but you have to go to Cove's contact page to see this. Perhaps the owner was having a bad day, it happens to us all. But theoretically they own a business, and instead of answering cordially with a time they would be open, they looked at me through the store window, assumed I wasn't local and had no intention of buying anything, and dismissed me, which may or may not have been theoretically racist. I was a bit rattled and walked about a block up and bought some great plants at another boutique. Cove is a nice store theoretically, but there are dozens of others just like it in the area and after this experience I will not be returning (or theoretically attempting to return rather).

Quaint little place. Attractive selection of indoor plants. Nicely curated planters. Plant-themed greeting cards. Jewelry and scarves. It's easy to "find something beautiful" here. Since it's labeled a "gift shop", I wasn't sure if they'd have enough plants to choose from. But it turned out to be more than adequate. I'd say they carry 70% plants and planters, and 30% home accessories, jewelry, and greeting cards, etc. The owner is friendly - she even offered and repotted the plant for us. We'll be back again soon!

If you like unique pottery, gifts or plants, Cove is pure magic. The owner has curated such a wonderful selection of plants, and she'll hold items for you too! I saw a monstera obliqua that I've been hunting for in the window. I gave the shop a call and she held it for me for pick up. Super awesome. Always worth a stop in for a lookaround!

One of the most beautiful stores in the city. This shop is so thoughtfully curated. Plant selection is lush and full of perfect options for city living. Elegant, moody, literary, botanical themes come to mind whenever I shop at Cove. And reasonable prices. :) Amazing, unique greeting cards, too! A special place with special things! Shop owner helped me find the perfect plants today. I picked up a lovely scarf, too, with a print by @laurence.amelie (Instagram). So pleased!

This is my favorite boutique plant and gift shop in the city. I feel like those giving one star reviews were expecting a red carpet to be rolled out or something when they come here. The owner is nothing short of lovely and may seem demure but that doesn't mean she's rude or doesn't want to be bothered. Her business has been around for a long time in SF for a reason. I love her curated selection of plants, cards and gifts - I can't find the plants she has anywhere else. Cove is a true gem of SF.

Bought a plant here and less than a week later it started dying. I should have known when the lady who told me the plant told me "it needed a little love" - why would you sell someone a plant when you know it is dying? I asked a bunch of questions about the plant and was greeted with a really bad attitude and zero interest in answering any of my questions. I would stay away from this overpriced place.

Love Cove, always a great experience, such great energy. Very peaceful. I go out of my way, to come here... perfect for unique gifts.

I see the bad reviews on here and scoff at these entitled brats who want to be coddled and hand held thru every life experience, or they give 1 reviews, not even a two. I personally am a neighbor and have been here dozens of times for gifts and stuff for myself. One thing I find dangerous is that she usually has 1 or 2 gorgeous specimen plants that are an investement, but hard for me to pass up since they aren't new growth plants from a nursery, but rather established like they have been there for many years. Yes they are usually costly, but I fork it out because she has fantastic taste. Please note, she is the proprietor and only worker there. It's extremely hard to own a small business that is successful here in SF. Kudos to her for working hard to make it stick. She IS a fairly quiet person but certainly opens up if you approach with sincere questions and any other comments. We can all be like that. It doesn't mean she is hateful or ignoring you. Support local small businesses like hers. Always!

One of my most favorite stores in SF. More of an oasis than a shop, Cove dazzles me with such earnest and well-appointed beauty. Plants, plant compositions, gifts, candles, soaps, art pieces, prints... Everything. Is. Gorgeous. I love that I can always find a sweet gift for someone. Seriously, there is something gorgeous and interesting and full of creativity and artfulness in this store. I LOVE Cove.

Beautiful store. It's a small collection but most of the plants are in beautiful condition. I bought a calathea two weeks ago that is thriving, (although the woman in the store for some reason told me it was sensitive and not to repot it -- I had a specific pot in mind for it and it is doing amazingly). Also coming from Brooklyn, NY I would say super fair prices.

My favorite plants shop in the neighborhood. I've come here about 5 times since I moved to the Lower Haight and this shop's selection, decor, and friendliness never cease to impress me. It's a charming, cozy place filled with enchanting candles, trinkets, jewelry, stationary and the most inspiring web of hanging plants and succulent arrangements. I'd be happy enough going there just to get some inspiration and good vibes for the day but it also happens to have an interesting, unique selection of indoor plants and the owner has always been very kind and patient in explaining any plant to me. Don't miss a chance to visit this place when you're in the neighborhood!

While there are a great many wonderful plant nurseries in SF, it's somewhat hard to find decent pots - esp ones that aren't glass terrariums. Cove has a cute selection of pots - the shopkeeper mentioned that she also had to search high and low to find planters. There's a bunch of other cute stuff in there from jewelry to hand creams to books and there's also a light but well curated selection of plants and plant supplies. We got an awesome terra cotta orchid pot that will grow moss on the outside. We enjoyed the store!

Owner is great new location is nice. She delivered flowers to am event I was hosting when I rant out of time to pick them up. If you are design sensitive and love detail, you will love this store.

Love this shop! The selection of candles is amazing and they have tons of local, natural scents. Succulents are beautiful as well, and significantly less expensive than other stores in SF (though you will pay a premium for candles of course, but they are well worth it). I'm also impressed with the service. You aren't bugged to buy things and are free to browse at your own speed. They even managed to find me my favorite candle stashed away somewhere when I thought it had sold out. Norwegian wood- buy it and imagine your home turning into the perfect cabin in the forest. So glad this jewel is part of my neighborhood. Definitely worth checking out.

As a lover of greenery and slightly fussy plants, as well as a bug enthusiast, I quickly became a fan of Cove. Its selection of archival-quality framed insects (and assorted other exotic critters) is impressive and professionally put together for reasonable prices. Plus the owner will wrap anything up for you in lovely paper and ribbon. It's definitely a more expensive place on the whole, so take a walk through if your looking for art books or quirky gifts.

I wish I would have reviewed Cove much, much sooner. This store is where I buy most all of my house plants. The selection is always incredible, and everything in the store feels cherished and selected with care and love. It is a wonderful little sanctuary in the city to find things of beauty. I have been coming here for atleast 6 years and my joy has never abated in the experience. Beautiful gifts and ornaments are waiting for you here. It is a delightful spot.

The owner is sweet and has lots of interesting plants. She will give you advice on care too, and I can vouch that it works - my house is filled with plants from here!

Horrible customer service. Asked questions about the store and she gave one word monotoned, "don't bug me" attitude.

This is my favorite shop in San Francisco! I've made it a point to stop by at least once a month and will not leave without purchasing an item. I have been to both locations (Xapno and now Cove). From Jean to the decor, you could tell she spends time and puts in a lot of effort to showcase her green thumb. She makes every experience truly special like the plants and little gems sprinkled throughout the store. I am always looking forward to visiting. Please go and support this local treasure... You won't and can't be disappointed.

Let's focus on what the experience is now at Cove! Strolling by tonight, I decided to go in to check out the candle choices. There were several:) I decided on a candle that smelled so amazing that my friend (male) started pondering a purchase! The candle is called Nutmeg and makes you want to eat the candle!! The price of the candle is what you would typically pay for a quality vegetable oil candle. I was happy not to have to order my usual on line. Its nice to have a little shop in the neighborhood. Its nice to support such a wonderful little oasis:) The woman who was tending the shop tonight was very low key and pleasant. When I have more time, I will definitely visit the shop and explore the scarves and plants.

Such a neat little shop. This used to be across the street and called Xapno. The same owner opened this new shop. Lots of unique plants and pretty trinkets. Happy it is still there.

Cove, owner nice why?? She gave me a necklace and other stuff so close to my condo!! Love her place, spot and others!! Her first spot, it was horrible!!! Now? Better!!

love this place! If I go to a party with a gift from this store - everyone asks where I it. It's such a pleasure shopping there and the owner is a real artiste and always so great. I got a pair of very unique earrings there and they've been my favorite every day since. Enchanting floral and plant arrangements too. Coffee & Cove is a good Saturday morning.