Best stationery stores in Phoenix: find options near you

Changing Hands is a great bookstore and a great hangout! There is a wide selection of fiction and non fiction and children’s books and they will order anything not in stock. Excellent collection of books on Arizona, in particular. The store also has lots of good gifts, from windchimes to cool notebooks to felted shawls, as well as calendars and such. First Draft has a good selection of coffees, teas, beer and wines as well as snacks ( the hot pretzel with dipping cheese is a crowd favorite). The big room with the fireplace is a lovely place to sit and read, to meet friends, or just to have coffee. Every second Sunday evening, the room is packed with all the teams competing in the trivia contest, which is an ever more popular event for Phoenicians of all ages and interests.

100% worth stopping in, browsing the stacks, finding the book or gift items you need to find and then having a drink or coffee at the First Draft bar area. A splendid, wonderful, bookstore with the best book vibes that you could want. Definitely stop in and find your next great read. Kick back amongst the volumes of vast literature that will pleasantly surprise you 🙂 Loved this location and can’t wait to come back. 🙂

Changing Hands is super great and cozy. They have a thing for cats, wich is awesome. We laugh a lot with the funny mem magnets the have. The store has great deals and discounts. So, books, cats, gadgets and funny stuff are the deal.

​I have mixed feelings about this spot. On one hand, the quality of the book selection is fantastic. It is a smaller space, but that actually works in its favor—it feels like every book on the shelf was chosen with care, which really shows off the quality of the shop. Plus, having a built-in bar with local beer is a unique and awesome touch that makes browsing much more enjoyable. ​However, the customer service was definitely lacking. The staff were unfortunately rude and quite impatient during our visit. While we were trying to check out, we were ignored for a while because the coworkers were busy talking to each other. When they finally did acknowledge us, they just told us to go to the next counter instead of helping. ​Great books and a cool atmosphere, but the service needs a major upgrade.

This place is so cute. Their shop is exquisite. So many cute unique gift items. They don’t just have books they have candles, trinkets, stationary, home decor, candies and chocolate, games, toys and a bar! There is a nice seating area to sit and read or study or chat quietly. Also a full bar in the middle. I will be coming back again

The best spot to bring anyone! They have drinks, books, Knick knacks and anything else. A book lover and somebody who likes kitschy things will enjoy. It’s a great local find and spot to spend your money because no big company deserves it. The way this shop does. I would spend every day here. If I could. You can study here. You can relax here. You can read here and every book lovers dream!

The location is easy access from roads with decent parking. I really appreciated the combination of book store, and a cafe together. The vibe is both hipster contemporary with a dash of intellegista. There’s a nice range of local based literature and gift items. The curated range of literature is just enough from each section. It’s not too vast in areas but also seems to cater to local tastes (lots of fiction and romance). But, there’s genuinely a good range for a wide assortment of tastes. The Cafe is also spacious and great place to read. I spent nearly $100 on books and it would have been nice to get a complimentary coffee or tea from the café…something for them to think about. Overall, if I lived here in Phoenix this would be one of my holy places. It’s also great for tourists like myself, especially if you want to dig into local stories and subjects.

Lots of religious items some things cheap and other items are expensive. I spent a good amount of time in the store because of the amount of inventory they have to look at. I was looking for a candle of the sacred heart of Jesus and no doubt I found one. Definitely worth the drive getting there. I will be back for a rosary, they are beautiful. ✝️

Best play to buy stuff instead of amazon. Open anyone who wants to go.

It is an amazing place, however I will say their selections are small and they definitely cater to more of the Catholic faith while still having things for the broader Christian faith that some denominations may use.

Super fun place to go! They have a great variety of things. Autom has served the church for decades. If you need anything, and it’s not on their shelves already, you can probably have it ordered just by giving them a call. Stop by sometime!

I love going to this store but I was a little disappointed this time I just went. The middle section was filled with home decor and it made the store look off. I love seeing the entire store with Catholic items and it wasn’t the vibe. Hopefully it’s just temporary.

It’s a small store with a section of Japanese and some Thai and Vietnamese snacks, (Thailand-only Lay chips, or Japan-only KitKat, for example) as well as Japanese character pens, and gifts etc. A large part of the store , however, is just cheap dollar store type stuff like stationary, plastic cups, napkins, some knock -off anime character trinkets, etc. Some have Japanese or Chinese writing or patterns but ultimately nothing that special. Come for the snacks (also has refrigerated Japanese cakes, drinks, etc -nice!) but don’t expect a massive high end Japanese grocery store.

I had never heard of this store until I saw a video about it on Instagram. I was so excited to go here. Turns out, it’s located in a shopping center I’ve been visiting for years! I just never noticed Cutie tucked away in the corner. This store is small and the aisles are narrow. However, it is stocked full of so many cute and fun things. Cutie sells snacks, drinks, ingredients for meals, stickers, cute and serious office and school supplies, baby items, health and beauty items, home goods, automotive and camping supplies, and kitchenware. There’s even a tiny clearance section for food! It’s really a lot packed into the small store. Most items are priced at $1.75, which I guess is approximately the equivalent of 100 yen. Items that cost more (or less) are clearly marked. I bought Hello Kitty stickers to share with a friend, some reduced price snacks, and a bottle of vegan oyster sauce that was reduced almost $4! Wow! The workers were super friendly and seemed excited when my friend and I said it was our first time there. I would love to shop here again, and I want to check out the other Cutie location, which I’ve heard is bigger.

It’s a small store but it’s loaded with all sorts of items. Everything from hygiene and stationary to serving dishes and snacks. The prices are great and it’s a good store to visit when you have a random shopping list. I can’t name any other store where I can grab a bag of cotton balls and wasabi flavored sea weed snacks. Store clerks were also incredibly friendly. Will definitely return in the future.

Cutie, A Japanese Concept Store in Phoenix is a hidden gem for sure! A fantastic place for unique, cute, and useful items for everyday life to give as gifts or to keep for yourself. (They have so much variety, it’s incredible!) With everything priced at $1.75, other than food, it’s quite possible to take home many great finds. The small store is well stocked and organized. The staff looked busy stocking and were friendly enough. The parking lot seems narrow but there were plenty of spaces while I was there on a Friday afternoon. Expect to wear a mask if you want to shop there and there are no restrooms available for customers. These things are not deal-breakers for me and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Cutie. Looking forward to visiting the Mesa location!

We were excited to shop for Japanese snacks here. However, we spent $50 on snacks, all are final sale and all were very stale. If your store is final sale only you *need* to keep up on the expiration dates. Super frustrating.

Michael’s has the best selection, prices, and service. The Management Team is always helping me and other people who are looking for a good product.

Next to Joann’s, Michael’s use to be the place to go for a large yarn selection and good discount sales. No longer! I don’t know about other locations, but in the Maricopa county area, all their stores have shrunk the yarn and weaving tools section down to almost nothing! Not worth a trip to a brick and mortar site anymore. Online shopping has minimum advantages, but a lot of disappointing when you can touch the yarn, see the true color/tone and idea of the true yarn weight.

I had such a fantastic customer experience at Michael’s! I was about to check out at the self-pay when one of the team members came over with the biggest smile to assist me. Not only were they kind and helpful, but they also helped me apply a discount I didn’t even know I could use! Every time I come to this store, it’s a real pleasure, the staff is always so friendly and ready to help.

Never in all my crafting life have I felt so uncomfortable at a Michael’s. Having to ask permission to test out pens?! And then the employee having to stand there the ENTIRE TIME?! That sucked for me AND her. She was very kind — but the management that decided to lock everything up really made the store feel unwelcoming. It was dirty and unorganized as a whole. Just did not like the vibe whatsoever. Craft shopping should be fun! I normally loveeeee it, but won’t go back to this location for sure.

Went to buy beading supplies, it was 15 min to closing time and I could not get anyone to help me find a specific item. I asked 3 times and the girl in the cashier area just ignored me. I ended up buying the wrong item. I went back the following day to return the item and purchase the correct one.(which was easy no problems ) Still not a lot of help from any employees, fortunately another customer helped me. This store has a huge selection of beads & a lot of other things, the store was well stocked. I used to work at Michaels in the late 1980’s. The selection of things has increased while the customer service has not. I made some cool things with the stuff I bought here, see below.

I love to visit Michael’s for all my craft needs. The staff are always very helpful. They take the time to actually take you to the items you’re having trouble finding. They also keep me informed online of items that I may need that are going on sale.

Lots of Easter Crafts to do with friends and family this weekend. Happy Easter! Make them tell the truth about what’s on sale 40% off all Simply Tidy but she said no. She lied.

Palabra is an independent-eclectic bookstore strongly influenced by Latino Mexican roots. It is a house itself with tables, chairs and common spaces both outdoors and indoors. Roaming in it feels as hanging out at somebody’s home, from a warm welcoming host. Inside, there’s a jewelry, a plant shop, and a café. Every single worker is a warm host. They all embody community. Not the plastic one, the one that Latinos know. My reason from not giving them full stars is because the books they have that also Barnes and Nobles do, are more expensive than Barnes and Nobles. And Im not sure if the other more unconventional books feel overprice. Maybe it’s a me problem. They also have free book outside by the entrance. I recommend this place, even for a coffee hang out, or use their space to work within all the inspiring energy within.

Colorful, calm, and beautifully organized, this place is the revolutionary bookstore/coffee shop of my dreams! So many incredibly titles from novels to self help to cultural criticism all from authors of diverse backgrounds. There’s book clubs and poetry readings and endless support for minoritized communities too. Plus the store itself is gorgeous and has tons of out door space for enjoying your coffee and a new book.

Lovely little bookstore near downtown Phoenix. Loved the selection of books and welcoming feel!

Came in hoping to find a bilingual español/english book as I grow my comprehension muscles – and left with not only a stack of books underarm, but locally-made candles and Palestine fundraiser stickers. Super friendly & chill staff (with a very cute shop cat), and fabulous selection of queer, feminist, political, POC authors– along with the free food pantry items outside the shop and free books. I wish Palabras existed in my hometown, would be there weekly!!

Beautiful art and an amazing array of books! The staff is friendly and the art is beautiful. I was able to find what I was looking for. A great place for a quick stop or to just wander around.

such a great neighborhood staple in the dt/central Phoenix area!! although I’m a big proponent of phx public libraries, I come here if I want to refresh on the weekend, find a great gift for a friend, or find a book on political ideology that i can’t often find at the library. I love that the space hosts plenty of events as I’ve been meaning to join the book club too!! the space is very intentional and welcoming at its core and I recommend it to everyone <3

OMG, this place was such a wonderful find and we happened to stumble upon it. Everything about it was great!! The book selection was very satisfying, the art work is beautiful, the energy of the store is peaceful, there are nice seating areas and snacks for purchase. I love the importance of community and how it’s reflected as well. The owners are very personable and you can see their passion reflected throughout the space. A Must Visit!! I wanted to purchase so many more books but I was traveling and my luggage was already a bit tight. Will definitely visit again in the future.

Arizona Art Supply is a fantastic destination for artists of all levels! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, this shop has everything you need for any project. The extensive range of art supplies is impressive, covering everything from paints and brushes to canvases and sketchbooks. What truly sets Arizona Art Supply apart is their knowledgeable and friendly staff. They are always eager to assist, offering valuable advice and insights tailored to your specific needs. The atmosphere is welcoming, making it a great place to explore, learn, and get inspired. Additionally, the variety of classes they offer is a huge plus. Whether you want to learn a new technique or refine your skills, there’s something for everyone. Overall, Arizona Art Supply is a must-visit for anyone passionate about art!

Arizona Art Supply is the best! The people who work here are exactly who you’d hope for at a local art supply store: completely non judgemental and absolutely kind. And most importantly, knowledgeable. They’re clearly supportive of local artists and the variety of available mediums is so great. I love seeing new artists just looking at their possibilities in the aisles 🙂 Thank you for being there!

What a major disappointment. It seems this store must be going out of business. I drove all the way from Chandler to get some watercolor paper and they were almost completely out of stock on every paper of this type that they carry. I honestly doubt if even 10% of their specially watercolor papers were in stock. Will most definitely never go there again – there’s no point. Only good thing was the employee who helped me, as she was nice and apologized for the extreme lack of stock.

A wonderful local art supply 🎨 love all the essentials, specialized items and their collection of paint markers (personal fav). Only thing is — prices are high, tbh. If they were a good 25%+ lower and/or had a great coupon/sale… then they’d match their competitors’ prices & I’d have filled up a cart instead of leaving with only a few small items 💕 Nonetheless the girls up front are super kind & I appreciate still seeing & supporting a mom & pop art store ✨

Arizona Art Supply is a fantastic craft and art supply store that has everything you need for creative projects, from quality paints and brushes to specialty papers and unique tools, all thoughtfully laid out in a welcoming, well-stocked space. The staff are generally knowledgeable and passionate about art, happy to help you track down materials or offer advice, and the store’s long history in the Phoenix art community shows in the range and depth of products they carry. Whether you’re a beginner working on a school project or a seasoned artist seeking professional-grade supplies, this place is a reliable and inspiring stop for all your creative needs.

Amazing Store and Amazing Customer service. I’m an avid Journaler so this store is my happy place!! They’re so nice and even took my information to call me when the blades for the brass pencil sharpeners come in. I recommend this store for all of your Art and Writing needs.

Wide variety of art supplies to choose from and helpful, kind staff! Prices are reasonable and I love that its a local business to support

Local Nomad is a beautifully curated boutique in the Biltmore with a thoughtful mix of clothing, accessories, and home pieces. The merchandising and layout make the space enjoyable to explore, and it’s a great place to discover unique items you don’t see everywhere. One challenge is that it can be difficult to find assistance on the sales floor when shopping for clothing, even when considering higher-priced pieces. Their 14-day return policy also feels fairly limited for purchases at this price point. With a bit more support available for customers trying on clothing, the experience would match the lovely aesthetic and carefully curated selection.

What an adorable shop with jewelry, clothes, cute quirky gift options as well as even some food items like chocolate and marmalade. The girl working the counter was friendly and shop very clean and organized. Prices vary for all price points. Parking lot was quite busy, but not too hard to manage.

My favorite go to shop for gifts as well as indulging myself. Lauren and her staff are wonderful. They are helpful, friendly and just fun to be around. Their products are unique. If there is ever a problem, (once) it is quickly handled. Love visiting this beautiful store.

Local Nomad is a spot that I featured on my instagrams running series “Local Spot of the Week”!! It is such a fun place and my family loves to support local places in the Scottsdale area. Definitely a go to spot.

Really cute little boutique. I found the perfect unique birthday present for a friend there and the girl working the counter was super helpful and wrapped it up beautifully.

The dreamiest space & locally owned shop in Phoenix! Quality, small batch goods thoughtfully curated by Lauren and her team! Always changing and always something new to see. I can always find a sweet gift for a friend or myself!!! Honestly impossible not to buy one of everything! Start with an AJs iced tea or coffee and head to the shop to wander through. They always have fun community events and partnerships happening. So proud of Lauren and all she’s done within the small biz community in Phx! This is a must stop!

The ladies here were so helpful yesterday! I came in looking for a certain chocolate, which they didn’t have in stock at the moment. But they informed me of another store that carries it. Even called to check it was in stock, and wrote down the address for me! It was really kind. We’ll definitely be back!

I just visited Paper Source in Phoenix and I’m in love! Their Halloween collection is incredible—so many fun and unique items packed into one store. From spooky cards and gift wrap to adorable seasonal crafts and decorations, it’s a dream for anyone who loves Halloween or crafting. I spent way longer than I expected browsing everything because there’s always something new and creative to discover. Definitely my new go-to for festive supplies and inspiration!

Had a wonderful experience at Paper Source! The store is beautifully organized and filled with unique stationery, greeting cards, gift wrap, journals, planners, and creative gifts that are hard to find elsewhere. Everything feels thoughtfully curated, making it a fun place to browse whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a special gift. The staff was friendly, patient, and very helpful in offering recommendations without being pushy. Their attention to detail and creativity really added to the overall shopping experience. I especially loved the variety of high-quality paper products and seasonal items. The store has a warm, inspiring atmosphere that makes you want to spend time exploring every section. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys crafting, journaling, or sending thoughtful handwritten notes. Prices can be a bit premium, but the quality and uniqueness of the products make it worthwhile. Overall, Paper Source is a fantastic stationery store with excellent customer service and a creative vibe. I’ll definitely be coming back for more gifts and stationery finds!

This place is great if you need a last minute gift for whatever occasion and they even do gift wrapping in the store all you have to do is pay for the materials at the store they don’t use materials from other stores. They also offer online classes for many different things such as calligraphy, wrapping, origami…etc

Super cute little card and paper shop. Excellent selection of cards and lots of other gift type items.

Adorable! Beautiful shop. Great options. Highly recommend.

Was in today around 5:45pm-6:15pm looking for a planner and journal. While I was browsing the store, I smiled at the employee and she gave me a dirty look. I left after that, this place doesn’t deserve my hard working money if that’s how they’re going to treat people. The employee had dark hair with bangs and was heavier set, management really needs to reevaluate the type of environment their employees are creating for potential customers. Won’t be returning here ever again.

Great selection of cards and gifts just not my type of cards

Paris and Nicole are awesome… I arrived to Phoenix to pick up my rental car from Turo and the car fob battery was dead. I walked into Staples and Paris heard me say that I needed to replace it and they quickly jumped to the rescue to replace it for me and got me on my way. What great customer service! Cannot recommend the staff here enough!

What an absolute rockstar of a team. We used their printing services for a business event (workbooks, signage, nametags). Serenity helped us at the printing desk and was a joy. Smiling faces and very helpful and welcoming staff, whoever is managing this team is doing a fantastic job. We will be using you all for our future printing needs! They were able to print off additional nametags same-day.

Cashland was incredibly helpful and friendly! He made my visit quick, easy, and stress-free. Excellent customer service—I truly appreciate all of his help. Thank you!

Poor customer service is always disappointing. I got on the phone with the printing department – introduced myself, and shared my request. They weren’t able to comply and so I thanked them for their help. Without saying a word, she hung up. I have had wonderful experiences at many other stores across the nation, given my travel for business. As the store manager said, maybe it’s due to other stores not following corporate policy and being more accommodating. But I would assume corporate policy encourages respectful behavior.

Paris & Dayana in the printing department were extremely helpful, professional and personable. I was having a problem sending in the file I needed printed and Paris assisted me with the whole process and made sure my items were printed to my liking. He took time to go above and beyond and it’s much appreciated!

I ordered same-day custom printing with courier delivery to my hotel. An hour after the promised delivery time, Staples told me the order was ready but hadn’t been picked up, and they couldn’t tell me when it would be. When I asked whether I would receive a notification when the package was picked up or delivered, I was told that Staples has no way of knowing if or when a package is delivered after the courier picks it up. Unreliable. The next day, the package was nowhere to be found with the bellman, concierge, or front desk. We eventually discovered an unlabeled Staples box sitting unattended on a table in the hotel lobby. The printing was fine, but the delivery service was completely unreliable. There was no visibility into the delivery status, no confirmation of delivery, and no accountability for ensuring the package reached the intended recipient.

I love going into this Staples location! Esperanza and her cohorts are always so friendly & helpful! And as well, they make sure I get the best deal and the most points possible. It’s always a 5 star experience!

I had such high anxiety that I was going to have to deal with grumpy workers having to buy a box to ship since I’ve had subpar experiences at USPS before. Wei was so good at multitasking, and still making me feel valued as a customer receiving efficient service. He weighed the box I brought the gift in to see if it would be better to ship that way, and overall made the process so painless and quick. I will make sure to come here to conduct my business from now on. Thanks so much for a great experience!

This is the best Hallmark card and gift shop in North Phoenix! There are a variety of cards and adorable gift items. There is a post office conveniently located in the shop. The staff is very friendly and helpful, especially Kathy and Wei!

Today was my first time coming in…Best experience ever thanks to Wei! I had some last minute packages that needed to be sent out and just so happened to catch him in there past the time of USPS being closed but Wei with a smile on his face helped me anyway! Will be making this location my go to from now on 🙂

Wei should get a raise He is always friendly and helpful. Thanks to him always!!

My first time in the post office here. Wei was the most courteous, knowledgeable, competent, helpful employee that I’ve encountered in a long time. Thank you Wei for all of your help and a great experience.

I bought the cutest Arizona post cards here to send home to family and friends!! They were decent priced as well at only $0.30 apiece! Anne checked me out and she was very nice and sweet.

Literally the best post office i’ve ever been to. Amazing energy and attitudes and the staff is so helpful. I arrived at the time they were closing and Wei came from the back just to help me even though the closed sign was up. So happy that we still have great people and great hospitality within USPS. Appreciate you Wei!