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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love love love this store and its eclectic style's perfect for me. like the store i was mean to shop at. all different prices and selections, very unique funky hippy retro everything style. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection at this store. Lots of cute and trendy looks -- the prices aren't too bad compared to the other shops on Union & Chestnut. The girls at this store are really helpful and offer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Someone wrote about the markups in this place and its totally true. Some of this stuff is really cheap (think forever 21 and all of that bad print polyester/rayon blend)- as in poor quality- and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a bad snobby Pretty Woman experience at Retail Therapy (you work on commission, right?), I came here today and had a much better one. Loved the chandeliers and the people were really nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great little small stylish store. Cute stuff and always friendly staff!
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only negative thing I have to say about Ambiance is the flea-market layout and massively compacted clothes racks. Outside of that, this place rocks!Cute shoes up front, sale items to the side and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
pure heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well damn, if this isn't an overwhelming selection of trendy goods, then I don't know what is! The service here really is top notch. All of the girls will go out of their way to help you find...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this store! I definitely scaled back on my shopping over the last few months, but I was happy to find a cute spring dress at Ambiance. I like shopping at Anthropologie and Ambiance's style...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the romantic vibe of this place. The vintage frocks are pretty and they have something for everyone. The sales reps are never snooty but they can be dressed better. I understand they're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Affordable but trendy and cute. The shoes are super cheap. This is your best Marina-based affordable quick "Oh crap i have nothing to wear to that garden wedding" spot.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
can you please oh please consider sorting your clothes differently? sorting by color really doesn't do me any good.awful brands sloppily mixed in with designer brands really doesn't make you a super...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful service, great sales, unique clothing. I don't usually shop on Union St because I end up walking into store after store of overpriced 50 years and up attire....thank you Ambiance for your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In this tight economy - many are trying to fight the urge to splurge on random shopping trips. However, shopping in the Marina just became a possibility with the discovery of the Ambiance boutique on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hear Ye Hear Ye, all big girls of SF with a sense of style!Listen, Ambiance may look at first glance as a place that doesnt cater to us bigger girls, but I promise you, I find something cute everytime...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can always depend upon Ambiance to have just what you need!!Whether it's the perfect first-date dress, a cute new pair of shoes or just a $8 cami, I am never disappointed with the selection... and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had driven past this boutique so many times and always noted the beautiful window displays. I decided to stop in for a quick visit after a day of unsuccessful shopping to see if this could be the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just want to say: Your TV ads are awful (all 3-4 i've seen). They do not reflect the cute clothes you have in the store; the acting is super fake and phony, you don't feature the best clothes and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You never have to feel guilty about shopping here! The racks are full of as many $20 items as $200 items. The store is packed with everything you could possibly want, from t-shirts to party dresses. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy dress shopping at Ambiance! In fact, today I walked away with a cute dress for Valentines Day! The prices are VERY reasonable...part of the reason I bought the dress today was that I would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With the last full day of our trip to San Francisco wide-open, my friend and I decided it was time to do some shopping. We were directed by a local friend to Union Street, and specifically, Ambiance....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No thank you!Cmon ladies, if you consider yourself a "good shopper" you should know you are getting r*ped with the rip offs that are to be had at this store. The mark ups are well above 25% then the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was just there yesterday and the sales person was very helpful with regards to helping me put an outfit together.Love their selection of clothes, handbags, belts, jewelry. My favorite necklace was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Ambiance. I have yet to shop here and not come out with some sort of beautiful clothes!!Yesterday I went in to find an outfit for Napa and honestly, I had no idea what I wanted. After grabbing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome store the girls that work here are beyond nice and helpful, they are a god send. thank you so much for being an amazing business!
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all the different colors that cause women/girls to stop buy and look. We can't help it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been in years but this is always a fun shop with trendy accessories and clothes. Shoes selection is usually very cute too. Affordable and youthful yet kinda classy boutique.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for the service. You tell them your general need (e.g., I'm going to an outdoor wedding in the east bay, or, i need some sort of jacket or wrap to go with this navy silk dress i bought),...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, just in case I didn't emphasize a few things enough the first go-round, Ambiance is absolutely FABULOUS!!! I love, love, love their shoes! I can't get enough of their comfortable wedges and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is way over rated. I wouldn't call it "trendy", I'm thinking that its probably more for women in their later twenties. There are some cute dresses and shoes....but overall, I've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My BFFY and I love this place even if half the time we dont buy anything. we've been coming here for 5 /6 years and i've gotten my winter coats here the last 3 fall/winter and i can't wait for next...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never come in here unless I know that I have money to spend because I always find something that I can't live without. The clothes are marked up a little, maybe by about 10%, but having a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paid a visit to Ambiance tonight with a mission - find a party dress for my birthday on Saturday. The girls who work there were SUPER nice, very helpful, and genuinely seemed to care about helping me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though Ambiance feels like a boutique store -- the truth is-- most of the things in there can be easily found at Nordstroms. No kidding. Brands like Kenzie, Trina Turk, Bcbg can hardly be called...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like and dislike how the Ambiance is split into two stores: everyday essentials and the fancy clothes. Are you supposed to pick out what you want in one side of the store, set it aside, then go to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
because really, they only like you if you are a size two. i have never in my life been treated so rudely in a store before. actually, if i was treated rudely that might have been better than being...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super cute and trendy clothes, very sweet and helpful staff, often offer good deals and coupons which help rationalize my shopping habit... what's not to love! might be ever so slightly better if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Guys, take notes: This is a cute boutique store you can get some accessories, like a bracelet or a purse,for your date or loved one as a holiday gift.There are a mix of looks with price ranges from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great store, friendly staff and phenomenal clothes! Though they don't refund your money if you have to return, you'll have no problem using their store credit. Their excellent computer system even...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How's everything going in there, ladies? (2 minutes later) Is everything okay? Here, try on this size (1 minute later) How's it fitting? Uh, I haven't taken off the other dress yet..Yeah, definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, I really really really love the holidays only because we finally get to put up those Christmas lights without feeling silly for already having them up all year long anyways. I mean,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cute boutique store has some great deals! I purchased a bracelet for $5 and a little jacket for $7. No, those prices are not typos. They have a huge sale section so there's definitely something...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance is definitely one of my favorite stores in the city. They have a great selection of apparel and also a great price range. You can find a $300 dress here, but you can also find a cute top on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The staff here is super duper. They are so nice and eager to help... and friendly.... it made my day shopping there. there are some great deals in the sale section. I got a dress for $25 bucks...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this location better than the one on Haight. I have no idea why, since it's the same smorgasbord of random clothes, shoes and jewelry. Maybe it's because I found a cute mini trench coat here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This store is a blessing and a curse. A blessing because I always find the cutest stuff here the moment I walk in. A curse because I end up spending all the money I don't have on all the cute stuff....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came down here during my lunch hour...it was a long walk but well worth it. I have been on a mission looking for dresses to go with my knee high boots. With the help of Courtney I was able to walk...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How is it that a store can be so small and still be so diverting? There must be some kind of black hole in here, which explains how I lost myself in its racks for over an hour.Selection is incredible,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just love this store. Where else in SF can you get cute earrings for $5!? The staff is super friendly, the clothes are cute, the jewelry is fun and reasonably priced....I am sold!
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance is a great store for finding the perfect outfit for any occassion, or just a little retail therapy. I love this place.Last month I had the best experience EVER there. It was a Friday morning,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
During my lunchtime browse I dropped by here and even though I'd come back again I wasn't all that wowed. I live in WC so if you've ever been here you know, you can get some designer consignment...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok ... this place is OK, but don't go here to look for cocktail or evening dresses. Day/work/casual evening only from what I could tell.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really love this place for a few reasons. 1. They have a nice range of items, from moderately priced to more expensive designer pieces. But an overall nice mix of looks. 2. Staff has been super...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've been into this Ambiance numerous times. Although I can only really stand to look through the tons of clothes when I'm in my "patient shopping mood," I do really enjoy browsing through their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Shopping in the Marina has never really appealed to me but everyone always seems to be clutching these ambiance SF bags .. so I thought I might as well give it a try.All I can say about the store...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shopping here is so much fun! Everyone in this store is so helpful and friendly. They have a great selection of clothing to choose from - ranging from small independent to mainstream brands. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear A.,As you may know, I've been feeling blue, so I thought some retail therapy would, you know, help speed up the healing process a little faster. Cool old chandeliers, colorful kitschy pieces,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last Wednesday was my first time to the Union Street location. I was there for the customer appreciation day. The Union's location is slightly bigger then the 24th Street location in Noe. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many a lunch hour have been sacrificed here, all in the name of retail therapy. This store in one word: Diversity. You'll see a Nicole Miller dress hanging right next to an Amy Byer jacket (haha, Amy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this whole store. Even my bosses know I shop here. I should just have my paycheck made out to them - it'd be a lot easier.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a greatttttttt sale section! I don't know what it is about this place or if its just pure luck. I always get last pair dirt cheap shoes in my size! (size 9). As far as the clothes, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hardly get to shop much these days, especially since I'm prego and have a two-year-old. BUT - when I do get a chance, I head straight to Ambiance. I used to live near the Haight-Asbury story and now...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance is awesome. About 90% of the time I come out of this store with a cute top or blazer, even when I go in just to browse. Most of the girls working here are super friendly and helpful. I love a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's OK. I used to like this place a lot but everything is really hard to find. There are too many things stacked together and small spaces to squeeze into to get a glimpse at a shirt you might like....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i needed an cocktail dress for a friend's function THAT NIGHT! for some reason whenever i need something last minute i always find it here. it must have taken me 1.5 hrs to find a dress and the girls...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE ambiance. i just stopped by there on sunday, and was just browsing but found a lot of cute stuff. i bought a nice wrap, a hat on sale and a pair of $6 silver hoops. their shoe selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like their shoes and their handbags. I'm not a big fan of their clothing because of the fact that I can't fit a damn thing in there. Its unbelievable. I can't even fit a sweater in there. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place, but lately the clothes have been boring me to death. What happened to you Ambiance? And this goes for every location: GET A FUCKING AIR CONDITIONER!!!!! I feel sorry for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok so i found something that i liked here. ok several somethings. BUT. you have to put your name on a waiting list to try clothes on. not so cool. it was also uber crowded - hard to even look at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a bunch of snobby, pretentious employees. They won't even look at you if you've just come from the gym or don't look like a typical "marina girl," and the clothes are too tendy for their own...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A San Francisco shopping CLASSIC. Ambiance always has the sassiest of threads, and with 3 locations to serve you, it can't get any better than this. Their wide selection pleases many the hearts of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute stuff. This place carries marked down betsey johnson dresses to nanette lepore frocks. nice selection of various brand names, and so and so. cute place to go with the girls or to find a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Salesgirl: "Those shoes look great on you."I look over to my friend who has clearly stifled her laughter - the shoes look horrendous on me and anybody with half a brain could see that. My feet looked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE:I went in recently and the different staff was very helpful in picking out items. I didn't find anything specific, but they were just as nice as the staff from years ago.------This place was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would give 0 stars if allowed. What do you have to do to be greeted by the sales associates? I suggest a refresher course in customer service 101. You can find a cute top here now and again, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would shop here if just merely glancing at the window displays didn't give me immediate migraines. If you can handle immense heat, a discord of color, bright lights and uneven flooring during a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss this little shop. I went in there when I was 30lbs heavier just looking and not expecting to find anything.. when a salegirl approached, I said one day I will fit into your clothes' to which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Can I start a section* for you?""Um...no."...(elapsed time 0.0001 seconds)"Would you like me to start a section for you?""Um, still no."....(elapsed time 0.00000001 seconds)"Let me start a section...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
for all you ladies who are in a pinch to find a great outfit, whether it's for a first date, special occasion or just feel like shopping, you can ALWAYS find something here. The staff is really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always stop here whenever I am in the Marina...just to browse...but, I always find something...a cute top, a dress on sale, a new clutch, shoes, or a fantastic belt, or some dangling earrings, gotta...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
THIEVERY! THE BITCHES THAT WORK HERE STEAL CREDIT CARD INFORMATION!I checked my credit card statement today and there was an unauthorized charge on my Visa from Ambiance for over $1000. The last...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The worst. Most of the stuff at Ambiance is H&M quality with a huge markup. The only thing they have going for them is the "ambiance", hence one star. This store is super cute and charming. You...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I use to work on Union Street, so I walked into this store about 3 times, seriously, I was never greeted. THe staff saw me come in ,but didn't acknowlege me even when I shopped around for 20 minutes....
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hey Stumpy McStumperson... Leave your clothes to yourself. The appealing thing about this store is the wide variety and wide range of prices... Unfortunately, to my dismay I found the only clothes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
so the last time i went to ambiance i decided to purchase a shirt that had no tag. since it was a busy saturday and no one seemed to have the time right then and there to look up the price, i told...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have walked in here countless times, lured in by all the color and the patterns and the glittery girly stuff inside. I have purchased exactly ZERO items from this location. One reason is that the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Union Street store has a heck of a lot more room than the Noe Valley shop where I usually go, as well as a heck of a lot bigger SALE RACK! Room to breathe--amazing! Although I don't shop on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place...usually! I used to go to Ambiance for all of my formal dresses for events. Lately, I've noticed that the racks are filled with highly priced junk that looks like it could have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally had to write about this place because, well, I bought these awesome cutesy NYLA wedge shoes I've only worn once (when I tried them!). Although I made an impulse buy, it's still is a place I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this store. Their clothes is always fashionable. Always cute and up to date. Yes they could be on the expensive side but they also have sale items and a room which has clothes and accessories...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the store has a great selection of clothes. as for customer service, it needs major improvement.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Ambiance! I have to credit them for making me a more fashionable person. Their pieces are really cute! I have to admit the prices can be on the high side at timesso it's a good place to get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I reviewed the Haight-Ashbury Ambiance already, but this one deserves its own attention. Cool: I live within about 20 steps of this store. The hits to my wallet are substantial and regular because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I have a little bit of a shopping problem. So, Ambiance is sort of problematic for me. An enabler, if you will.They have a really varied and interesting selection - from $30 vinyl purses to $500...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Ambiance. Everyone that works there is great and the clothes are just my style. You can find things that range from $10 to $400 so anyone can find a great deal. I usually find tops around $39...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance is a place you go to spend lots of money on poorly made, trendy, sheer, over-priced clothing.With that said: I am in here about once a week. Today I went into Ambiance in hopes of finding a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was my fourth visit to the store- I've yet to purchase anything. I spent all day saturday dress shopping for my sisters wedding. Listen, I know it was saturday and I was in a women's clothing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been into a couple of their locations now... I guess I don't get it, or I just hit them on bad days. But I can't make sense of why I'd shop here instead of some place like H&M - at least their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite clothing stores. I definitely prefer going to the union store over the haight location. Although it is just as crowded as the one on haight, but because this one's split into two...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: 10/29/07Did I mention the shoes here? OMG, I'm in shoe heaven right now. Forget the clothes, just come for the shoes. I just bought two pairs, one of which has been sold out elsewhere (at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really sure about this place. The odd time, if I have enough patience and its in the middle of the week during the day, I will sift through the tightly-packed racks of clothing and find...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance, I love you, and I have some things to fess up:Remember that grey shirt I bought from you a while back? I always seem to get into trouble when I wear it. And that striped dress? It's the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The girls at the store are SO wonderful--they waited patiently while we debated for hours on whether to get the white coat or the black coat...and we ended up getting both! One of the girls overheard...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first taste of Ambiance was through their low-budget commercials and I thought, how can this place get so much hype? Then I visited the actual store and was pleasantly surprised. "Packed" would be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anita and I went absolutely nuts in here during the Union Street Fair. After 4.5 hours (no joke), we walked out with many new clothes and many new friends. Thanks especially to Jennifer, Melissa,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after the italian consulate (which is only open on monday and thursdays from 1pm - 3:30pm, and is located in pac heights, the BAIN of parking existence) closed on me 5 minutes earlier than they were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here this past weekend with some friends. Found a ton of relatively cheap cute tops that I could use. I always seem to find great stuff and it has never been that expensive. However they do have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For the most part, the clothes are cute and up to date on the latest trends. Quality of some of the stuff is not really up to par with the prices. You could get this shit at H&M or Forever 21 for 1/4...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think in general it's pretty hit or miss here, yet I still stop in when I'm doing a little weekend shopping in the Marina. There are definitely lots of brands packed into this tiny store (French...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute clothes but hard to navigate through them. It's hard to tell who works there, so the customer service could be a little better.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tons of cute clothes but the confusion of the two stores that do not connect gets a little confusing, also because of these two stores you rarely see employees, thus it is hard to ask for help....
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
they have a big assortment, and i especially love ALL of the shoes they have! you have to want to dig and flip through racks to want to shop here. im just not that type of person.i feel this store has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SNOBS! who wants to shop in your overcrowded, overstocked, mix and matched price store anyways? if you're clausterphobic stay far, far away. there are plenty of other shops that are much better on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, this is the land of STUFF. The clothing is just packed in and it's always busy beyond belief. I find the staff to be pretty pushy and I feel as though Ambiance can't decide as to what type...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
pushy service -- overpriced merch. skip unless absolutely desperate for a fancy dress -- they have a decent selection of those.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic shoe selection. Would love to snag just about every pair in the store. Better yet, they are reasonably priced.The decor is pretty cool, like your grandma's attic, but the clothes remind me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place gives me anxiety. Too small, too many people- working and shopping. The whole layout bugs... like all the reds on one rack, all the blues on another. I feel like I'm at a discount store....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Customer service here is lacking, but I suppose its because there are dozens of women are running all over each other like animals. Seriously, I have a better shopping experience at H&M! I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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Ambiance has a large selection of cute and classy women's clothes that are well-made but not ridiculously overpriced. Some of their stuff is a little too boho and "out there" for me, but they have tons of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Ambiance. I stopped by on a rainy weekday afternoon. I was looking for an outfit for my 30th birthday dinner. I wanted something that sophisticated, fun, and colorful.. I didn't want forever...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work at the location in Noe Valley, so I *know* how fab this place is. Awesome selection of clothes and shoes, ridiculously awful commercials, and the store manager (if it's still Leslie)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE to shop. I love clothes, and the differing personas one can adopt when wearing something sexy to slinky, to innocent to lazy.And I comb through the city on a neverending search for great things...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible!!! I hate this store... The sale people are to pushy and snobby they don't give you a chance to shop... I felt extremely uncomfortable and they look at me as if they expected me to steal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of clothing styles to choose from, and you can usually find something in your price range as well. This location has a nicely stocked sales rack and i like the layout more than the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like it or not, whenever I need a nice dress or going out clothes, Ambiance is my first stop. The commercials are ridiculous. But the clothing is consistently nice, occasionally on great sale, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to pick only one store in San Francisco to do all my sartorial procurement at (this is a frequent daydream of mine), I might choose Ambiance. They have everything, at every price. $500...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Ambiance--I can always find something great here. The girls who work here are sweethearts and approach helping you find what you need like a girlfriend would, not like a snooty or uninterested...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With the giant department stores to compete with- this boutique sets itself apart by the unparalleled customer service:- to guarantee satisfaction. I have come in here to browse around on a busy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down the best place for unusual earrings, necklaces, hair pins, etc. I usually get so caught up in the baubles that I don't venture near the clothing. However, my friend purchased a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go to find the perfect outfit for a wedding / date / fun night out with friends. It is the boutique to go when you want something new to perk up your wardrobe and your day. Fun and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the customer service. The gals that work here are extremely helpful. They want you to leave there looking great. They also have a great clothing selection. Lots of stylish and unique...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While this stores carries some cute stuff, I think they try to pack too much in it. It's really kind of hard to see things. I also don't care for the attitude of the sales clerks. That said, you can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're patience level is high enough to sift through the crowded racks, you'll find a decent selection of clothes with varying price ranges.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to navigate, crowded, and poorly organized. 3 things I can't tolerate in a clothing store. I like to have the freedom to move around freely, not worrying about bumping into someone or some "meh"...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the clothing here is amazingly cute and the staff is really helpful in making me spend too much money!
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another painful shopping adventure with Connie at this fabulous little store has inspired a new melodic interpretation of a classic Rick Springfield rock song from my youth...Con-nie is a friend,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you have the time, this place has something for you. I suggest learning their shipment schedule (new stuff on Tuesdays!) and visit whenever the season changes. You can get beautiful $300 dresses...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For me, Ambiance has been the land of hit or miss fashion. At times, there are things that make me swoon and I speedily swipe it up; yet, at other times, I leave the shop with nary a thing in hand....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"And remember, at Ambiance, we really like you!"{insert cheesy grin here}
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Completely irresistable selection of clothes! Every single time I walk by I am drawn to something in the window or something I see inside, it's like a freaking magnet! Argh! I have gotten some great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ambiance is like a super walmart store - one-stop shopping. the girls that work there are nice and friendly, and you can get pretty much anything you need for a complete outfit, from shoes to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I sort of feel like Janeane Garofolo in the last scene of Romy and Michele when in this branch of the store. They have a great selection of sale shoes here though, even if it is a bit awkward to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place sells really cute clothes. I love their Joe's Jeans selection. The only problem I have with them is thier return policy - store credit only, and I think they only give you 10 days or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very messy.. I felt like the clothings were all over the place.. has cute clothings for affordable prices (around $20-40). Most of their stocks seem to be from Korea
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found the sales girls are helpful. They were running back and fourth to grab different sizes and fits of jeans for me. I was attending a special event and they helped me picked a special outfit for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I haven't been to the Union street location, I love the Ambiance store on the Haight. Whenever my husband has the (inexplicable) urge to visit Amoeba records on the Haight, I tag along so I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is how a boutique should be run. The employees are EXTREMELY helpful and attentive. Great merchandise at a variety of price points. Good location, and excellent merchandising. I've worked in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if i walk into this store, then i will find something i absolutely NEED to own. while dangerous to my pocketbook, Ambiance is heaven for my fashion tastes. exactly what i want.coordinated by color....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's weird, they have such a range of quality within their merchandise that I am on the fence about this place. While the styles are usually really great, I sometimes find really cheaply made things...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I've ever bought clothing here, but for cheap jewelry and great shoes, I love this place! I try to avoid walking by as I get off the bus after work, because otherwise my paycheck will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this store, loads of floaty floral stuff, bit pricey though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful and helpful staff and there are sections where they have sale items and evening dresses for less than $100. However, the fit was kinda odd but they definitely have lots of variety of brands...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They pay their employees bonuses if they attend Scientology seminars...there just has to be something ethically wrong with that.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This branch of Ambiance is so-so. I love the large selection and the space (I remember the tiny one in Noe Valley). What I don't like is the attitude of the staff, especially when you're not all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They stuff here seems more expensive to me than the Noe location, but perhaps that's to be expected for the cow hollow location. Still, the staff is excellent and very friendly. They also have a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually a little wary of places like this - will the price tags make me laugh, slink out the door and make my way over to H&M? Once I walked in, though, and wandered around for a few minutes I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So fantastic. I can always count on this place when I'm in a clothes crunch. They usually have really good shoe sales and cute accesssories. Plus they have Silver jeans- which aren't necessarily the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Behind in fashion, but i know the yuppies love this place, but they cant really dress anyways. So its ok.The shoes are all right.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why this store has such a great rap...you can buy the same stuff at Nordstrom and return it should accidentally stumble in after a bar crawl and buy a $120 going out shirt.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time i pass by on my way to work i always do a double take on the shoe selection!.....i drool over all the shoes they have.....the pink, black, orange, red and beige ones are my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never left empty handed from this little sparkler. And its usually with great stuff from the Sale Rack. I just picked up a cheap Trina Turk number and usually thats not a combination that goes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute clothes where the sales are a steal! I found a bunch of cute jackets and not too out-of-season bottoms for less than $30 bucks. Sales women were nice and helpful. Though, I didn't like how...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my top favorite clothing stores of all time. I love the displays, shoes, purses and clothes. I always find unique and fun clothes for work or play. It is well worth the trip to the city!
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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I have been to Ambiance a few times, and I always find something unique that I like everytime that I go. When you first walk into the store, you are warmly greeted by an employee. They ask you if you are...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This location not only has a sale rack but a whole side room full of cute clothes at bargain prices. It's like Anthropologie but affordable!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why oh why does this store get such great press/word-of-mouth? Maybe their style just isn't for me, but I have shopped here a few times, hoping that I'll find something fabulous and always walk out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its true what they say in their cheesy commercials, they are nice! it was a good shopping experience. The ladies all were very nice and helpful. I will go back again. they have these great wife...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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I always like to go to Ambiance because I love their style of clothing. I have been there a few ti...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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I have been to Ambiance a few times, and I always find something unique that I like everytime that I...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Now that Noe Valley Ambiance has the two stores next door to each other, it's my favorite Ambiance in the city. First I go to the regular one on the right and try my luck. If I don't find something good I hit...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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I went to Ambiance because it is widely advertised on the radio. The store was nice and carried a lot of really interesting pieces for women: tops were the best. However, I left without purchasing anything for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Never spending any money at this store. One of the girls was so rude. Sorry I touched a pair jeans. It's not freaking Italy when the sales people hand you the items with a smile. You guys lost a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sales associates here are so sweet!! They shower you with compliments and provide great service. It's always hit or miss on the clothes for me though. There is a ton of merchandise that makes it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All clothing stores- Attention! Take a cue from the customer service at Ambience..I've been to both stores (in the haight and cowhollow) and consistently the staff is helpful and friendly. EVERY TIME....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE.. even if I can't find anything. the reason I love it is that the staff is SO helpful and can really pick out things that look great on me and match whatever budget i've got that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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Upon entering Ambiance, you feel a bit like you wandered into an attic. Clothing and accessories are displayed everywhere and you're not sure where to look first. Upon closer inspection you'll find wonderful,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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Ambiance sells really nice women's clothing, but their prices are a little steep. The reasoning behi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bought the perfect pair of silver lame shoes here. You can find great shoes, accessories, and unique articles of clothing that have the "boutique look" without the boutique prices.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent selection and the staff is very helpful!
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The commercials scare me. The clothes are ultra feminine and stylish. I like how they are organized - mostly by color. I can always find something that I want here. The Union store has expanded...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere for shopping. The clothes are cute, and you don't have to look too hard to find decent prices.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great shopping in a range of styles and prices
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2005
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Every time I go to Union Street I enjoy window shopping and people watching but my wallet doesn't open until I get to Ambiance. The other stores on the street may be cute but I love Ambiance cause I can...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2004
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I can always find something, what ever my mood. The sales girls always have great recommendations! I'm always shocked at how well priced everything is, especially the jewelry. The denim selection is awesome!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2004
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