Heath Newsstand

Interesting spot for mags and designers clothing. Just a bit on the higher end of price 🙂

One of the very few places in the city that you can find real magazines. Not the highly commercialized ones sold in supermarkets but interesting, informative and inspiring ones that cover art, literature, design, culture, lifestyle, travel and more. Of course it's impossible to carry every title out there in this small newsstand but overall I like what they get in their selection. They also have a section for books focusing on travel guides and brand stories. Service is always friendly even if you are just browsing around.

This is such a terrific and unique little gem in the neighborhood. They carry the best snacks, unique yummy gummies I have never seen sold anywhere else, and also an eclectic and tasty selection of drinks. Some of my favorite magazines have come from here-only place i have ever found a whole magazine about rescue dogs(!) they also have one of the best selection of kids magazines I have ever seen. We got a diy kids craft book here my daughter LOVES. they also have a cute selection of cards and a lot of other fun or useful high quality items. Everything is quite thoughtfully done. But I think the thing that really keeps us returning is the staff -they are just so wonderful. Plus the really know their magazines and the items they sell so can steer you in the right direction or answer your questions. I often will pop over to say hi but then end up purchasing something. I’m really grateful for the outstanding customer service and attention to detail. Definitely a little shop to drop by when you get a chance or are in the neighborhood .

I ordered a magazine on Saturday afternoon and it arrived on Monday, what a nice surprise! It was very carefully packaged - wrapped in kraft paper and secured with pretty little H stickers and had another lovely sticker inside. Little touches like this are one of the many reasons I shop with small businesses. Thank you Heath!

Covid safe - 4 patrons allowed at a time. Mandatory sanitizing and masks. Contactless payment. Super friendly staff. Great selection of greeting cards, games, newspapers, magazines, gifts, stationery and beverages. I love the curated, artsy, items. You can tell someone has gone thru great lengths to select each item with intention to amplify the stores goodies for the relatively small space. What surprised me the most were the prices. They were better than most SF boutiques/stores and could even compare well with online prices. A great place to pickup cute gifts after you visit Tartine Manufactory and Heath Ceramics.

So much amazing selection and the best fashion magazines, but what happened to the friendly staff?

Wonderful little news stand with lots of high quality publications. Next door to Heath Ceramics and accessible through the back door of Tartine, this is a nice stop to check out some good reads.

Vibe is good. Store atmosphere lovely. Staff not as friendly.

Lots of magazines, gifts, snacks and inside the Heath Ceramics showroom. Also near Sage veterinary and Tartine Manufactory and that's how I found this place. Located on 18th Street and Alabama Street.

What a delightful nook of beautiful paper goods, gifts and snacks from around the world! It is so well curated and a range of lovely things to peruse through. Well-made products and items here. Costs are moderate. Check the sale rack for deals! Bought a t-shirt from the sale rack for $25 - it's has beautiful SF icons and printed on a super soft cotton tee. As a graphic designer, I think my favourite gems here are the publications: the book and magazine selection is a designer's dream! Printed beauties from around the world that pulls you right in. The staff members stick to the front cashier area mostly, and were fast with the check-out process. Will definitely return if I'm in the area again!

Heath Newsstand is a delightful treasure trove tucked away in the vibrant Mission District. Nestled conveniently next to Tartine Bakery and its partner store Heath Ceramics, this spot is such a cute place to check out next time you're in the area. What makes Heath Newsstand stand out is its eclectic collection of magazines, books, and gifts. The variety is astounding but you can tell the selection has been carefully curated, a testament to the company's taste and items are priced pretty reasonably too. The aesthetic of the store is pure eye candy. The thoughtful arrangement of books and magazines, along with quirky and unique gifts, creates a great atmosphere. I have definitely left with things I didn't know I needed. One thing to note is that it's one of the only stores to carry Golf Le Fleur and an array of other cool finds. tldr; such cool items, I love coming here on the weekends

Between their snack collection, flowers, or a wide range of zines! This place has something for you! They are super dog friendly and the staff will make you feel like a local even if you aren't from the neighborhood!

Covid safe - 4 patrons allowed at a time. Mandatory sanitizing and masks. Contactless payment. Super friendly staff. Great selection of greeting cards, games, newspapers, magazines, gifts, stationery and beverages. I love the curated, artsy, items. You can tell someone has gone thru great lengths to select each item with intention to amplify the stores goodies for the relatively small space. What surprised me the most were the prices. They were better than most SF boutiques/stores and could even compare well with online prices. A great place to pickup cute gifts after you visit Tartine Manufactory and Heath Ceramics.

Heath has created yet another wonderful, ascetically beautiful and creative environment with Newsstand. Bought some great, hard to find European art magazines here over the weekend. There are lots and lots of great magazines, books and newspapers here and they're very cool with you browsing and immersing yourself in their sizable inventory of inspiring things. It's a great place to spend some time.

Oh my goodness, a newsstand. I thought DeLauer's on Broadway in Oakland was the last of a dying breed where people are allowed to browse an endless collection of periodicals without being scolded for not buying any. Before the internet, that was how I bided my time on a lonely Saturday night when everybody else was at the sock hop in the gym. But now all these years later, Heath Ceramics has decided to open a new space adjacent to their showroom in the Mission to produce a stronger sense of community. It's quite glorious as I had presumed the print industry was on a major decline and magazines were merely relics of the last century like pet rocks and chia pets. I still think it is, but you certainly couldn't tell from the exorbitant number of newspapers and magazines presented here. It's astounding and all in a clean modern space that complements the upscale Heath brand. They offer snack items, beverages, greeting cards, and even flowers as any world-class newsstand would (photo: http://bit.ly/2K5WYKH). No pottery purchase required.

I love this place so much, especially with their collab with golf le fleur. If I could, I would def work here just because the people are nice and I could just read while working here. It's such a cool place I'm crying. If Heath Newsstand workers are reading this, let me know when you guys are hiring and I'll apply

I'm giving this two stars because they have a nice selection of merchandise, but it's really a one star review due to the horrible customer service. Yesterday, my mother was checking out and buying two notebooks and a deck of playing cards. Nothing seasonal or short lived like a magazine or a Christmas card... I approach the checkout counter while she is still transacting and mention that we don't need the cards. She says to the man working, "Oh, okay, never mind then." In fact, she told him even before I walked up that she wasn't sure she should buy them... He says, "Ok, let's finish this first" and completes the transaction / gives her her change (she had paid in cash). THEN, he says "Sorry, no returns." I'm totally flabbergasted. My immediate reaction is "Can't we just get something else?" - as in, just trade the cards for another item of the same price. I said "We are still standing here - it's not even like we left and changed our mind and came back!" Then his manager steps over (from his perch about two feet away where he's been doing nothing but scowling) and in the most snotty, demeaning tone says, "It says RIGHT HERE all sales final" and leans over and points to the faintest white stickered lettering stuck to their light wooden countertop - both in a way that implied we can't read and, also, highlighting how faint and hard to see the lettering even was! I repeat again - "why can't we just get a different item while we're here?" Incredibly rude, snarky "manager" says - "Well we haven't discussed that." I'm like...."Um, that is LITERALLY the first thing I asked before you came over and acted like were blind, illiterate idiots." Honestly, the entire exchange was so infuriating. Why pick the poor customer service route, or the path that creates more issues, when you can just do the "right" thing?? I can understand allowing limited returns giving the highly magazine nature of this business....but in this specific situation, there's literally no reason not to work WITH the customer. It was a total power trip on that guy's part. I absolutely will never be back.

The highlight of this newsstand was the different travel books it stocked! Just a little place next to Heath Ceramics with magazines, books and gift items. Loved it!

Won't be shopping here until proper changes are made. It's unfortunate this store isn't educated about this matter.

Lovely little bookstore/newsstand next to Heath Ceramics in the Mission District. I bought two travel books for my next trip!

This newsstand is amazing. I visited for the first time today and plan on going at least one a month. My only hope is that it grows and they open more outposts in the city. The collection of magazines is impressive and extensive. From fashion, art, travel, literature, cuisine the best of the best.