The Bud Stop

I live on Union Street and my dog and I walk past The Bud Stop a couple of times of day. The folks that work there are always smiling and happy and generously give my dog a treat and some loving. I bought an arrangement there more than 2 weeks ago and it’s still going strong. I pulled out a couple of the dead flowers yesterday and did a little rearranging and it’s as good as new. It has at least another week left in it thanks to the quality of flowers they use.

The Bud Stop never fails to make me look good :) they do beautiful arrangements! I usually call ahead, give the a price point and the colors/​occasion I need them for. From there, they do their magic. The quality of their flowers is excellent and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thanks Bud Stop for always taking good care of my flower needs for the last 5 years and years to come.

The Bud Stop is my go-​to flower shop. They consistently provide the most gorgeous and unique selection of fresh blooms. You can put together your own bouquet, get assistance from a staff member, or grab one of their ready-​made arrangements. Convenient and reliable!

The ladies at the Bud Stop are friendly and can arrange a mean bouquet. Prices are reasonable too. If you need flowers quickly, check them out!

Flowers are funny things, you know? They come in so many shapes and sizes and blooms. There are rare and exotic types, and there are also everyday varieties. And they mean so many different things to people. They can be all about love, all about compassion, mourning, friendship, pain, sorrow, or thoughtful delight.
Here’s the thing, though. One of the things that makes flowers so special and so poignant, is that they once they are cut, they have a finite time to live. All that beauty, all that meaning, that time you have to enjoy them and let them change your space, your life, and your point of view – that time is fleeting. It’s why we look for the best. It’s why we seek after the perfect combination of sweet scents and the right color and the best combinations. It’s because there will come a time when those flowers reach their end, and we want to get it just right.
The Bud Stop is a delightful place on Union Street to make your selection. There are many containers out on the sidewalk and a friendly crew there to help. You can take your time to pick the flowers that are right for you. You should enjoy them. You should treasure those flowers and find the right ones not only for you, but for the person you may be giving them to. It’s a natural connection that when someone passes away, we often send flowers. Like the flowers that will fade and crumble, we are reminded that life is only temporary and will pass on.
Take home some lilies. Or some gladiolas. Or whatever it is you’re after. Enjoy every moment you have with them. Be grateful for the lovely wrapping they do with each purchase, enjoy unwrapping and putting them in water and holding them in different lights to admire them. And treasure each moment you have with those blossoms. Be thankful for the time you have with them. And then, when it’s time, let them go. And remember those blossoms, and remember that even though the cut flowers are gone, somewhere there’s a plant with deep roots, bright green foliage, and new buds just waiting to blossom.

I love The Bud Shop! This is my second review and it’s all because I can’t stop raving about how awesome they are! I did an woodsy boho themed engagement photo shoot and I wanted a flower crown. I showed them a few inspirational photo and the lady (I think she was Korean) said she thought the flowers were too big for my head. She made some suggestions and I was agreed. I couldn’t believe the end product! It’s so beautiful! My engagement photos came back and the photos are gorgeous with that flower crown. I’ve gotten so many compliments!
I can’t recommended them enough. They are super friendly, extremely efficient, and the best part– cheap! Hands down the cheapest flower shop I found for my flower crown! I love it all! ;)

I stopped by the shop to have 5 simple bouquets put together for my elopement to City Hall. They were bouquets of just one type of flower in each one. The staff was really difficult to work with and rude. When I returned a couple hours after ordering to pick up my bouquets they were not at all what we had asked for (I had even shown them photos). The girls at the shop rolled their eyes and huffed and puffed around while they fixed them. They ended up being nice bouquets, but my bridal bouquet had pins sticking out and I was bleeding by the end of the ceremony and photo session. Bus Stop is a cute shop, but the service was unfortunate.

The best flower shop. So helpful and great at putting together unique and beautiful arrangements based on exactly what you are looking for. Love them!

An adorable stand with fresh flowers in Cow Hollow.
They’ll whip up a bouquet of flowers based on your choice or offer you a suggestion on an arrangement.
Some ready-​made bouquets are easy for grab & go purchases too. Right at the 22-​Fillmore/​45-​Union bus stop.
Such pretty flowers!

Cathy is the best! She is doing the flowers for our upcoming wedding, and we could not be happier with how beautifully the sample bouquets look and what a pleasure it is to work with her. I have been living near the Bud Stop and purchasing arrangements from them for the past 5 years, and using them for our wedding was a no brainer. We cannot wait to see how beautifully Cathy decorates the arbor and adds gorgeous floral accents to our wedding. Also, their prices are very reasonable compared to every other wedding flower vendor we researched in San Francisco. I highly recommend the Bud Stop for all of your flower needs!

I visited at closing and the folks at bud stop refused to sell me even a pre-​made bouquet. Unprofessional.

Wow, what an amazing place! I had to refresh the staging flowers in a property that I have listed (I’m a Realtor), and I took in 4 photos of nearly-​dead flower arrangements and said «I need to replace these». The woman who helped me sprang to action, recreating the arrangements, asking good questions, even improving upon what I originally had. She was very attentive to my needs (flowers that would last a long time) and recommended that I NOT select certain flowers because they do not last as long. I *love* the fact that they have traditional flowers as well as some really cool unexpected things, and lots of different types of «fillers» (leaves, berries, small petaled flowers).
She cut them to my desired length, packaged them up, and I was on my merry way. That was SOOOO much easier than I had feared! The flowers look fantastic in their respective vases/​rooms. And the price was very reasonable as well.
Hint for dog owners: they have dog treats at the register!

I was never that into flowers. but this place makes me excited to gift flowers to people! I grew up in San Francisco («that’s so rare!» says everybody) and I used to come here to buy roses for friends in middle school. This place has now become my go-​to spot. Prices are reasonable in comparison to say Farm Girl Flowers and Bloom That when you factor in their delivery prices. I love that you can call ahead to have something arranged for when I was running late for a special occasion!

Thanks for custom designing an engagement party wreath for my dog, Madison :)

A fast, easy, friendly stop for flowers. Great when you need a gift for a host.

I am by no means a flower expert, but I was highly impressed by both the quality of the service and products featured at the Bud Stop.
It’s definitely a smaller operation, but they offer a nice range of flowers and will work with you to create the perfect arrangement based on your color preferences, occasion, or budget. Once you’ve picked out what you want, the staff does a great putting everything together and packaging it up in a very thoughtful manner.
They have a number of really unique flowers that you won’t find many other places and everything is decently priced. Also worth noting is that everything sold is extremely fresh, and as a result, their arrangements seem to last much longer than anything else I’ve bought in the past.

Cathy did an amazing job for our wedding bouquets. Have always purchased our flower arrangements from the bud stop for other special occasions so it was a no brainer to arrange for her and her team to help with our wedding.
Working with winter flowers our bouquets were beautiful. Exactly what colors we wanted. Knew selection was limited but Cathy did a great job with what was available. Prices were reasonable. Highly recommend working with Cathy for wedding or any occacian.

For a guy to feel passionately about a florist takes a lot. Been coming here for years and finally realized they needed a review.
The ladies at Bud Stop are the best. Able to take a small amount of clueless direction from me and turn that into a beautiful arrangement. The flowers are always top notch — especially compared to online orders — and their prices are even better. The wrapping is hand done with a little extra flower and you feel like you’ve just walked away from some special little place as you leave.
If you’re nearby (Pac Heights, Cow Hollow, Russian Hill, Marina, etc), I’m not sure why you’d go anywhere else.

Just like the other reviews say, CATHY IS AMAZING! She did an amazing job and we are so happy that we had her do our flowers for our wedding. I talked to her about the style I liked and showed her pictures. She was able to come up with the most beautiful bridal bouquet for me, my bridesmaids and everyone loved the centerpieces ! I would recommend The Bud Stop to all of my friends planning a wedding or if they are in SF looking for flowers to stop by the shop.

If you want flowers that are sure to put a smile on the face of the one that you hold closest to your heart, you can’t go far wrong with The Bud Stop. She told me about this place and I’ve been using them ever since. Every order I place comes out looking fantastic and keeps her smiling.
They use fresh flowers and the process for picking them up is seamless. I simply drive up in the red zone and they hand them over. How much more convenient can you get?
Prices are right. Go there. You won’t go wrong.