Broadway Paper

I came into the store with high hopes, and purchased two cards for a wedding and an engagement party later in the month. I asked about the return policy, since I knew that one may be returned if my friend did not want the card. I was told by staff that as long as I had the receipt, it would be fine. I came back a month later, after the engagement party, to return the unused card. Staff told me that was not possible, and said that what I was told previously was wrong. I asked to speak to the manger, as the card was overpriced, $ 10, and staff told me she was busy. I left my name and number to be called back. It has been four months, and I was never contacted. I always try to support local business, but the insolence of this company has deterred me from ever coming back.
Truly horrible service, Broadway Paper! Truly!

I ordered my custom wedding invitations through Broadway Paper. Kate was amazing to work with and I have received so many compliments on my invites.

I just picked up my wedding invitations yesterday and I am in LOVE!
We had our initial consultation with Katie and Jo. They were super helpful going through different examples with us to figure out what we liked, loved, and needed for our invites. They took our examples of things we likes and showed us more of what they thought would work. We ended up going with completely custom invites/​accommodation cards/​and RSVPs. We’re using all different shades of blue for the wedding, and we were able to show that through out the 3 cards.
Kate sent me proofs via e-​mail within a few days of our second consultation, and I was able to make changes and she would send back another proof. She was SO patient with me, I couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with. I didn’t like some of the wording we originally chose, and she was able to give us other options and help keep us in line with invitation etiquette. She is very knowledgeable with etiquette, which was really helpful because wording for more than two parents can be awkward.
Kate also helped us stick within our budget! That’s a huge thing that most wedding «vendors» don’t really care about. Have a set budget and she’ll work with you to get you what you want without skimping on quality.
I highly recommend Broadway Paper for any MKE brides! I’ll be using them for any upcoming events where I can get creative with invitations!

I love local crafts, and Broadway paper is abounding with Wisconsin and Milwaukee pride. From a cheese plate with the state on it to prints of the city to coffee mugs to even a puzzle, Broadway paper loves where it lives. I also scored a check-​in deal for a free set of little notebooks after spending $ 50! It was hard to only spend that much. I’ll be back.

Got some good paper on a recent visit. The 3 pens I bought dried out before I addressed my 8 new envelopes! I won’t bother to go back to return them; the place is without joy already. A return could kill them.

Pretty neat place, i was at a different broadway paper in the past, this place has some cool pieces though some are a bit more expensive then i think it should be, but it’s a good shop to take a walk though.

Broadway Paper is right in the super swanky and super funky heart of Milwaukee, The Third Ward. Carrying a very wide array of paper goods, with a very obvious and appreciated plethora of Kate Spade items, Broadway Paper makes for a great paper goods shop and fun browsing experience. This is great news for my fiancé, but deeply sad for my wallet ;)

So, real talk, Milwaukee: this store isn’t meant for folks like me. I’m not on Pinterest, my writing all takes place in a Word Document, and I can count the number of cards I’ve sent in the last five years on one hand… and those were all to my grandma!
But I’m gonna try to write a fair review nonetheless.
I ducked in here to on a recent trip to the Third Ward so that I could collect my thoughts and escape the incessant noise of a nearby piledriver that was pounding pillars into the ground for some new construction.
I can only imagine the confusion inside the clerks minds when somebody who looked more like he belonged on that job site than in their store started browsing their shelves.
The selection, to my ignorant brain, seemed to offer a wider sample of papers, cards, wrappers than one could ever find a use for. My eye started to twitch after perusing the celebrations of birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. The thought that there’s a market that keeps this place afloat blew my reptile brain apart.
I think I’m going to start wax stamping my envelopes closed from now on. There’s just something appealing about the thought of the electric company receiving my check stamped closed with my initials like some sort of medieval lord. I might start actually writing letters if I can do that…
So, uh, thanks to Broadway Paper for planting that thought in my head?

Seriously the cutest stationary/​paper place I have been to in a while. i am from CA and there’s not that many great ones out there in the West. In the entrance there was this cute Christmas display made with all paper products; so beautiful! This is such a well-​lit and large store that I was in there for about an hour simply perusing and admiring everything.
Environment — clean, friendly, light, airy. I loved everything about this place. I felt really comfortable browsing on my own and not once did I feel burdened to speed up or leave because I was being a slow-​poke. Shelving for all products is nicely done and there’s ample space for standing around and admiring.
Products — cutest products ever. I love that they carry Kate Spake and other high-​end, beautiful products. I love the hand-​made products. They even have one series of children books here that I loved when i was a child. Christmas shopping, any day shopping. whatever shopping this place is the place to be.
Come here and get your paper goods :)

Ah, the selection! The variety of items available at Broadway Paper will inspire each customer to create masterpieces! You’ll find the highest quality ingredients for every imaginable project at Broadway Paper.

Huge selection of cards (both individual & in packs) and wrapping paper (the oooh-​la-​la fancy kind by-​the-​sheet in all kinds of unique prints!) — along with some fun items for gifting. Quality paper goods are not inexpensive, though — so I save this stuff for the truly special occasions & the people I «really» like.

Such a great find! This is a beautiful store with great paper, gifts, gift wrap… too many wonderful thins to list! Found exactly the specialty paper I needed for a craft project. Can’t wait until I’m back in town to explore and find more treasures. Although the associate who helped me said they have nearly everything available in their online store, so I guess I don’t have to wait!

Ok it’s… A paper shop, not actually my cup of tea but honestly I went in and looked around, even laughed at a couple of the cards for sale.
If you’re one of those people that will stand for a hour in target to find that perfect card for Christmas or a bday gift. Save yourself about 55 minutes and go to broadway paper. Their cards are unique and their selection is sure to please.
They also have wedding invitations and paper goods and books.

I think I’ve mentioned this in pretty much every review I’ve ever written about paper stores, but I have a serious addiction to all the things they sell in these establishments…
Quirky cards? I buy them for future use and stash them away.
Fun notebooks? I have 30.
Odd books with quotes about manners or some such thing? Sure, why not.
Kid books for my toddler? Definitely.
Broadway Paper did not disappoint in any of the arenas I mentioned above as well as others. If you live in MKE and need any sort of stationary or card for, seriously, any occasion then I suggest you hop on over to Broadway Paper and check out their selection. It’s a big store with lots of selection and I bet there is something there for almost any purpose that would require paper.

Firstly, the paper selection is great as they carry the envelopments line which you have to get from a distributor, you can’t order it online which is irritating, but that’s not Broadway Paper’s fault. I liked that they carried many samples of the different papers. Problem is, you usually have to order everything and they don’t ever have enough in stock for the 3 times I’ve been there. And to pay shipping to get it here faster is super expensive, luckily they offer the 7 – 10 day shipping at no charge because they receive their shipments weekly anyways. Totally fine.
Prices are pretty standard on many things, outrageous on others. I appreciate the colors and sizes of their envelopes.
Lastly, the customer service. I have been to this store MANY times and have ordered 3 or 4 large quantities of papers and envelopes. And every. single. time. the service is way below average. I work in hospitality, so I know how far service goes, and it’s a dead-​end here. They make me feel like I’m a thorn in their side every time! I don’t get it! I’m a happy-​go-​lucky person that loves to laugh and smile and this is a tough crowd. Just smile, once, would ya? Or does it hurt? And how about offering to help me? I ALWAYS have to hunt someone down and when I do, they’re standing around on a computer. I’ll even stand by and wait a minute or two in case they need to finish up whatever they’re doing. And I’ll say «Hi, is there someone that can help me pick out a good paper to order for invitations?» and it’s as if they are bothered by my very presence.
I am done shopping here. Unless I can go in and get out without needing help, I will be finding my paper source elsewhere.
**EDIT** This was previously a two star review, but I have since made it a one star. Today now marks the last day I was told my paper would be in. 7 – 10 business days. I shopped in store on ³⁄₂₄ but was told they only place orders on Wednesdays. Which means my order was placed on ³⁄₂₆. I am now being told that my order will be here by Friday ⁴⁄₁₁. Which marks day 12. My client was apprehensive with the 7 – 10 day timeline in the first place, but not wanting to have to pay extra shipping, agreed that would be okay. 10 days meant the printer would still have a day to pick up the order and have it printed then it could be shipped out directly from there. Having the paper delivered on a Friday when we thought they would be SHIPPED OUT AND PRINTED by Friday is a HUGE issue. This store has caused concern with me, my bride and my printer. We are now all affected by this and they are doing absolutely nothing to alleviate this miscommunication. Had we had more information to make the decision on not expediting shipment, things may have turned out differently. However, you can plan on terrible customer service with staff that does not take responsibility for their miscommunications and a business that doesn’t care to take care of their client. I can’t believe I have spent over $ 500 with this company and this is how I am treated. NO THANKS. My many graphic design friends will also be shopping elsewhere.

Broadway Paper… how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
You have to reference something classic and timeless when it comes to Broadway Paper. The store is a vessel of classic and timeless goods. It has an elegant selection of cards and gifts that pay homage to writing, art and creativity.
Most people know Broadway Paper as THE Source for wedding invitations and that it is, if you are into that sort of thing. The selection of things to make and design custom invitation is endless. Knowledgeable staff can meet with you.
I love to visit when I’m looking for greeting cards. They have an amazing selection of unique, one of a kind cards that have perfect sentiments. Recently I was looking for a card to accompany a «pay it forward» expression and a colorful card with the phrase «I’m a grown-​a$$ lady and I do what I want» will be perfect for the individual its intended for.
I have found cool gifts there too. A book of sports leadership quotes made a great Father’s Day gift for my dad. The «Texts From Last Night» one page a day calendar for my best friend. A beautiful, relatively inexpensive journal for a friend who was on a journey of personal improvement to record her achievements.
Make a trip to Broadway Paper on a whim. You will be glad you did and will find many reasons to return!

Wonderful. Such a cute place. They don’t have spots like this where I am from. I went about 3 times while visiting. Perfect.
Only problem is it is kind of pricey and honestly you can get beget deals elsewhere. But why not support these businesses if you can afford to.

I just can’t shop here anymore.
I love supporting local businesses, but Broadway Paper sells maybe one or two things that are uniquely-​Milwaukee. Everything else is available – for at least half the price – online at Paper Source. I’ve happily paid a few dollars more at a local shop for a product – I understand there’s markup. But a 500yd roll of red & white baker’s twine costs $ 7.95 online. Broadway Paper charges $ 35.00. Come on.
And I could look past their tremendous markup (they are located in the Third Ward, after all), but their customer service is awful. Dismissive, rude, slow and just not helpful. Bad service is a total deal breaker for me.

Broadway Paper is a lovely shop in a lovely location. This is a great place for gifts and treats for yourself. When I went they had City Tins for sale, which were sold out online! I love their wrapping paper, gift tags, and bows. These items could really class up your wrapping. My classy mother taught me how to wrap presents, so I know how, but I’m also my father’s daughter and don’t see the problem with wrapping with brown bags and duct tape in a pinch. Broadway Paper wouldn’t let you get to that point.

Super cute store with paper galore! I’m a poet and…
OK so I shopped out my wedding invites to 5 different places and if you can believe it, the most bang for my buck was at Broadway Paper which I was not expecting. If you choose one of their more reasonably priced designs (without a whole lotta customization), you should escape unscathed from the wedding money monster. I was able to get letter press. Yes. Letter press. On really nice thick paper. They turned out amazing. The other places I went to told me that letter press was a whole nother BEAST. As in, not in my budget. Really?
We were so pleased with their work and the friendly staff (Kate is great!) that we also ordered our menu cards from them as well.
Two thumbs up!