Uncle Jer’s

I believe this place recently closed down =(It is definitely a shame since it was a good local place to go for little accents to gifts, etc.

this place has closed unfortunately.

This place was amazzzzing! I loved the greeting card selection. I purchased two cards, but I will head back to Uncle Jer’s when I need more. Their home décor was spectacular, although I couldn’t afford it!

me likey. Uncle Jer’s is the only place I go for wrapping paper and real, live non-​someecards greeting cards. Helps that it’s in my hood and next to where I get my hair done; but above and beyond proximity, I love the owner, love the funky gift ideas for children, friends and those hard to gift people. I often find fun clothes for me, and got some rocking pjs there that my hubby needs to pry offa me.
the jewelry selection is exquisite. that’s the worst part. i want everything. and i’m a snob. i swears i’m a snob and that i was not paid for this endorsement.

I love this store, I always go there for gifts for its eclectic variety. They have home décor items, clothing, baby/​child items, soaps and fragrances, jewelry, and all of it is super cute. I always go there for their cards as they have the most unique selection and a lot of local handmade ones as well. They are a little on the pricey side but if you buy a gift for someone they will gift wrap it for free and they do THE BEST job! Their fabulous gift wrapping is one of the reasons I usually go there to buy presents for people, your gift will make other gifts look B rate!

The sign said «Curiousities» and had a typewriter with the word «Word.»
For those looking for quirky kids things, this is the place to go. It has a corner that’s devoted to the little people. Like sock monkeys, kitted uglies, instruments, homemade play oven food, and much more.
We were greeted by one such guy. I swear that kid is going to be a heartbreaker. We played the harp and then with sock monkeys. Looked through a giant magnifying glass as he told me about life. It’s pretty amazing how much they know down there you know?
A few things did indeed piqué our adult curiosity. Cards at the front (postcards and various others) and little zines. The shop reminded me a little bit of Paxton’s Gate in SF on a much smaller scale with its various nature oriented items.
Thanx for the tour Uncle Jer. I can see why Unilocal loves you.

if you ever want to buy me jewelry (hint.), uncle jer’s is the place to do it. they get a lot of indie designers with unique pieces. it’s a little rich for my blood, but they often have 50% off sales, and that’s when I go and (maybe) get something. there are even some gifts under $ 15 if you poke around, and the place has a great aesthetic and card selection.

Rob at Uncle Jer’s was outrageously helpful and friendly. He helped to package up the perfect gift and get me underway. The store has a great range of styles and plenty of child-​specific products. Thanks for a tremendous gift shopping experience.

i play backgammon and collect backgammon boards as a hobby. my homeboy told me that this place carried some so i stopped in to check them out. the service guy was pretty helpful, he was nice enough to get off his personal call to assist me. he showed me two boards, syrian style with the pressed wood chips and varnished playing field that sells anywhere else in LA from 20 to 70 dollars depending on the size.
i say, «what’s the ticket on them?»
he says, «90 for the small and 130 for the larger one»
i smile at this guy because he just tripled the retail price.
i say, «good luck with that.»
he stares at me.
i say, «i can cop that same board on ebay for 35 dollars.»
he says, i should do it then. hahahaaa
i walk out the store thinking to myself, what a dick. i didn’t look at the other stuff in there so i dont know how it is but if they have the nerve to rape you like that on a game of backgammon, i’m sure they’re gouging in other areas too.
i guess he knows his market, clueless hipsters with money to burn.
here’s his 90 dollar board

another 4 star review… yes its true, this place has some really funky, really creative gifts and sooooo many many things that I want… sadly, they are a bit pricey. Lula Mae in Pasadena is my favorite store for nick-​knacks and gifts, but this is a close second. I really love their jewelry too, and asked my boyfriend to buy my gift from here, but after he browsed for a bit, he was shocked to see a poster book that was $ 750. that’s right folks… for a book… at a gift shop… ok, maybe it was a special book, but when you get sticker shock right away it kinda kills your shopping mood.

Uncle Jer’s is a great little store across from the Vista Theatre. They have great greeting cards and fun items in the store. Come and check it out sometime!

I don’t remember much of the night we went to Uncle Jer’s, but I do remember from the food that it was relatively tasty. My only knock is that the lights were waaaaay too bright for my liking. But I like the shadows, what can I say…

Tis expensive, my dears, but largely worth the trip. You never know what you’ll find at Uncle Jer’s — an ostrich made out of used garbage bags, organic pet care products, or even something ultra cool for your kiddie.
They’ve got an extensive card collection, subject matters Hallmark wouldn’t touch with a ten pole pen; toys for kids; matches; books; 100 dollar ethnic scarves; jewelry; vintage nudie pictures (which I bought); pin up girl magnets, etc.
I only bought two things… but what was really cool was two things:
1. They gift wrapped my packages in dainty palm-​sized bags. The wrapping they used was ultra-​hot! PLUS!
2. I left my scarf there and only realized after I was two miles away (walking down Sunset Junction with a friend). I called and they were like «No problem. Got it here.» I fretted the entire time because you never know if someone’s going to take your things or not. But lo and behold, Unilocalians! It was there! They handed it to me personally.
Very nice people — but buyer beware, it IS very pricey. A child’s cup cost 6.50 and believe me guys, it’s just a little bit bigger than a shot glass. Yikes!

I sure as hell don’t have any uncles as cool as Jer. I sort of wish he was mine so I could scoop up everything in here I want on discount so I don’t go broke during the process.
First thing I saw upon entering this shop was the Hello Lucky ‘Get well soon’ card featuring a sock monkey with a thermometer in his mouth and a cold compress on his head. I love this card. I want this card. I do not need this card. But any store that carries it is one that I must love because they are on point.
Their clothing selection is pretty solid and unusual, they had gorgeous handmade colorful blankets, deliciously scented Pacifica candles, cute handmade children’s toys, little tiny painted clay animals for each zodiac year of birth, and so many other things I have not encountered in the numerous boutique shops I have scoured through in LA.
The woman working while I was there was very friendly and quick to offer assistance, but without being on top of me, and I felt comfortable browsing even though I was the only one in the shop.
This is definitely a spot worth checking out for unique and high quality children’s gifts, or little everyday gifts for yourself and your loved ones. Prices weren’t cheap but they weren’t exorbitant either, and there’s pretty much something for every price tag anyway.
As for myself, my favorite stores are those I can browse through without buying anything and still leave happy, and this is most definitely one of those places. Those are the places that end up getting my repeat business anyway, because I know I can count on them during the times I am looking to buy.

Loved coming into Uncle Jer’s — smells so good when you come in the door! Almost never bought anything, though — soooo expensive, this stuff — pretty overpriced compared to similar stuff elsewhere.
I guess if you’re too busy and you’re willing to pay someone else to pick this stuff out for you and artfully display it all together with other neat stuff in a store with a really cool vibe and nice music playing, and you don’t care that you’re paying probably twice what you would if you sought it out yourself, this is a good place to shop. I think this place caters to West Side Entertainment Industry folks who slid a little east-​er on Melrose thinking, «there has to be *more*!» and then hit Soap Plant and then looked to the left and saw Uncle Jer’s and went, «Hmmm. Ooo look — window displays!» Of course then they end up on Sunset at Millie’s surrounded by bags of tchotchkes and trendy crap they won’t fit into or be caught dead in in two years… but that’s what all that money is for, I guess.
Final word — It’s shopping, it’s entertainment. If you get the stuff on the internet, you miss out on the yummy lovely scent that surrounds you when you walk in the door of Uncle Jer’s, and on communing with the nice people that work there. If you can afford it, as my housemate Angela likes to say, have at. Keep the place in business, for God’s sake — rent’s ridiculous nowadays!

I’ve been frequenting Uncle Jer’s for nearly 20 years. It’s changed a bit over the decades, but one thing that hasn’t is the eclectic mix of bohemian clothes, amazing jewelry, funky kids stuff and beautifully creative greeting cards.
If you need an unusual gift, or just want to jazz up your own surroundings (or your person), Uncle Jer’s should be on your eastside short list.

nice little shop to pop into when you bored. great place to buy a girl something

I gave this store 3 stars because it is very hard to find a parking there, the area is so busy. Their collections are unique but too trendy for me since I saw the shower curtains that have the Buddha prints on them.
Sorry I don’t want my Buddha see me when I am naked =)

Uncle Jer’s is one of the BEST gift shops for the wee ones to the electic ones on your list. The store carries women’s clothing, (ie, Ella Moss), men’s shirts (ie. Ben Sherman), clothing items and gifts for baby, houseware, jewelry, accessories, toilettries, a unique assortment of greeting cards and stickers. (Dim sum or Vietnamese food stickers anyone)?
The majority of the clothing labels I want to buy tend to be out of my budget range but when they have their quarterly 50% sale on select items throughout the store, it’s worth the visit. (Yes, my tastes are beyond my means). You can’t miss it because all the windows have 50% SALE written on them.
You will be asked if you want your item gift wrapped. The wrapped present ends up looking like a piece of art that you don’t want to disturb.
If you have a KCRW Benefits card, you receive a 15% discount.

I adore this store (hey, that rhymed!) for little knicky knack stuff for gifts for moi, friends and people I dig. They have really neat stuff that isn’t super cheap but it’s all pretty unique. I’ve scored little paper mache plates and sculptures, nifty candles, and soaps here that always seem to illicit the «Where in the hell did you find this??» response.
But I’ll never tell… oh crap.