Columbia City Bouquet

The first time I went in to the CC Bouquet the gentleman there was very helpful, personable and helped me prepare something very nice for my daughter’s third birthday. Yes, the price was steep – but I guessed it had to do with them being one of the few such places in the area (a lot of businesses down here tend to rise their prices either due to there being no competition or the extra cost of doing business). Had it been summer I would have gotten far better flowers at the Farmer’s Market. But I was grateful, so much that I even bought a few gift items even though I could have gotten them cheaper elsewhere. The second time, though, the gentleman wasn’t there and ladies who «helped» us were really uncool. It was clear when we walked in that we weren’t welcome. And when I did try to get help I barely got any, and the prices they quoted initially were not the prices I was asked to pay. Anyway, that second visit really rubbed me the wrong way; and with the prices and limited variety I’ve decided to just drive a bit North for a florist.

It’s my first review ever. I did order a bouquet for Mother’s Day online, I live in a different state. Was really worrying about on time delivery. But they are doing their job just excellent. Right on time! The flowers was lovely. Thank you so much

Stopped in here for a quick look around while we were waiting to be seated across the street at Geradline’s. It’s a very cute boutique with lots of things to look at and cute gift ideas! The cards are adorable. The ladies working here were really nice and the bouquets they were creating were beautiful.

Awesome customer service! Placed an order online and called immediately to request that it get to my girlfriend by noon tomorrow. She knew immediately what order I was talking about and promised for 11am instead! Will definitely be coming back here for flowers.

They get a 5 from me. I called to place an order today (Valentine day) for a last minute order for delivery today and they had the flowers & color choices I was looking for and even agreed to rush delivery the order.
I will most certainly be a repeat customer of their’s. Thanks Mary

I phone ordered a bouquet through AL for a family member in Seattle. He offered same day delivery for me and was lovely, professional, and just happy to please. What a wonderful experience! I order flowers for friends relatively often, and this was top notch all around.

Not just flowers here. Cute gift ideas including greeting cards and wrapping. If you don’t want to buy paper, pay the 5 cents for a brown handle bag and the nice person working there will help by wrapping your gift item in pretty tissue and tie it with a matching ribbon. My go to place for last minute gifts because I know I’ll always find something.

The flowers are here so beautiful and fresh. I love it. But the service is BAD hands down. I ordered a corsage and a boutonnière for my prom two weeks prior to the event. I called the morning of to see if it was ready by any chance and got a no, it’ll be ready by 10. During this phone call I explained to the man over the phone about my situation and he goes, «How about you tell me your name first?» in the rudest tone!!! Ok, so I come by around 10:40 and it isn’t even ready yet. 5 minutes into waiting I received my corsage and boutonnière. The man basically tossed it in front of my face and the worst part was… it wasn’t even the freakin corsage I wanted. The corsage I wanted had a big orchid and spray roses but what they gave me was all white orchids that were not even nice. They looked a bit dead. At this point I was angry and was ready to confront the employee but his back was turned the whole time I spent standing there. So I left and here I am writing a review. $ 45.99 gone to waste and here’s a big shout out to you, Columbia City Bouquet for ruining my day and my prom! I will never ever show up here again. I don’t care if you’re a local business do not disrespect me on any circumstances. Also, just because I’m young doesn’t give you the right to treat me badly.

I swung by to grab a valentines day card and it was quite busy. They have a great card selection! They are just a little more than what you would pay at a Safeway, but they are unique and so darling that I really think it’s worth it. Plus you would be supporting a local business!
The customers that were there were no doubt frequent customers. Although I was just purchasing a card while others picked up all types of fancy flower arrangements, the woman that rang me up made me feel like a valued customer which I really appreciated. The flowers did look beautiful, so I will certainly keep this place in mind for occasions to come.

After scouring Unilocal,theKnot, and several other sites, I interviewed three florists in-​person to get their ideas on flowers for our wedding and price estimates. I knew from the moment that I sat down with Arique (sp?) that I was going to enjoy working with Columbia City Bouquet. We also worked with Emily along the way who was super professional and communicated with us quickly and clearly.
I am not a florist and they didn’t expect me to be. While their prices were similar to others’, they were better able to pull my vague ideas together and create exactly what I wanted (even though I didn’t really know what I wanted). They even made a lei for my father (and did a great job) so that I didn’t have to order one from a different store.
I cannot tell you how many people commented on how beautiful our flowers were — unique but not weird, elegant and classic, but still modern. Several of my favorite wedding photos ended up being those in which my bouquet were featured — they were that beautiful.

Don’t do what I did, but… I called at 1:47pm on a Friday, begged for help, and got them to deliver balloons for a friends 40^th birthday on Mercer Island. I had hit the cutoff online and called a couple of other places that declined. Thank you Columbia City Bouquet! They delivered by 3:30!

I am happy with the prompt delivery and ease of ordering, but very disappointed in the choice made under the «substitution policy» stated on my order form. The plant you delivered was not anywhere near the quality of the «money tree» one that I ordered online. The plant I ordered looked classy and decorative — perfect for a desktop. The plant that was delivered is in a large planter pot and is not cosmetically appealing for a desk. I will be sure not to opt-​in on the substitution policy in the future, as I feel taken advantage of for my order being replaced with a plant that looks like it’s from the unfinished garden section of Home Depot. I went with Columbia City because of all of the great reviews — What happened???

Super friendly and helpful staff! Went in looking for a single flower and they helped me find exactly what I was looking for without trying to upsell me or convince me to buy a bouquet. In and out of there in 5 minutes. Will definitely be returning in the future for all my floral needs!

Wow. Just Wow. Never have I felt so inclined nor is it ever my desire to write a Unilocal review like this. This review is based solely on the phone conversation I had with Columbia City Bouquet. I wasn’t even given the opportunity to buy the product and grade the in person service or the product.
The set up: After reading all the really great reviews, I thought I would give these guys a try in hopes that I might be able to find what I was looking for. I knew it was going to be a long shot but decided to at least call. I totally spaced my cousin’s graduation date, and forgot to place a lei order! Eek! So I call them to see if by chance they have any ‘pre-​made’ and boxed. When the gentleman answering the phone says, «no we don’t, but I can make one», I’m automatically amazed at what level of service I’m experiencing. I check on pricing and color options, and quickly realize I have a short window of time to retrieve this lei and also make it to the graduation celebration on time. I ask if I can give him a call RIGHT back, after I confirm that I can in fact make in time before they close, etc. His exact words, no exaggeration, «you’ve GOT to be kidding me. K thanks bye» AND HANGS UP as I’m hanging on to the last of his words apologizing and trying to let him know I will call right back and thank you for being so accommodating and I’m sorry (I actually said I’m sorry!), but I didn’t even get to say ANY of that in a fashion to where he could understand me because he was too busy hanging up on me. He had HUNG UP ON ME before getting any of it out. Yes, the business who the one that’s suppose to be providing the stellar customer service STRAIGHT UP HANGS UP on the customer.
Totally stunned, I contemplate calling back. But instead find that Hawaii General Store can accommodate my need as a customer without being a dick about it.
In all honesty, the feeling wasn’t only disappointing, but plain awkward. And he someone made me feel like total shit. You would expect that coming from a customer, not the employee or business. Right? Customer gets frustrated, customer service rep is trying to do everything they can to please them, and the customer is the one to severe whatever communication or relationship that would’ve been built. I myself am in the industry of pleasing a lot of clients all day everyday. And I understand the importance of treating people how you want to be treated. And that although the saying of ‘the customer is always right’ is lame, it’s true if you want to keep a good rep, and it’s actually practiced by your customer service reps. And it’s ashamed that this one bad experience will cause me (and maybe a few other people) to never go in there or call again. No matter how desperate I am for a lei.

Best little neighborhood florist/​gift shop EVER!
The staff are friendly and full of helpful tips and info. They are a bunch of talented folks and I am so glad to live near by.

I recently ordered a bouquet to be delivered to a relative of mine in Seattle. I placed the order on a Friday morning and the bouquet was delivered that same afternoon. The prices were reasonable and the pictures I saw of the bouquet were lovely. If I ever need to place another order in Seattle, it will certainly be with CCB!

This is a lovely little flower shop in the heart of Columbia City. I’ve purchased a few bouquets from Columbia City Bouquet and they’ve all been pretty and fun.
Honestly though my favorite thing about this place is their card selection. They carry some of my favorite stationers including Rifle Paper Co., Egg Press, Mr. Boddington’s Studio, and Hammer Press. So nice to be able to grab a really special card whenever the occasion calls.
Between the two CCBs (bouquet and bakery), which are practically right next door to one another, you’ve got all your birthday/Valentine’s Day/​other holiday needs covered (cards, flowers, and sweets)!

This was hands down the best value and quality of floral arrangements in the area. We wanted sophisticated and elegant styling and we got it. This shop did a superior job for a memorial service with tasteful and stunning arrangements.

This place did our wedding flowers a couple of weeks ago, and man — Arique did a fantastic job. They were totally flexible when it came to using our own glass (and gave us a nice price break for doing so!), as well as splitting between picking up some items and delivering others.
The bridal bouquet was gorgeous, using a nice summery blend of flowers (gimme a break on specifics — I’m the groom, but I definitely remember orange calla lilies were involved).
Solid, professional work, and reasonable prices. Couldn’t have been happier with them.

Bring in your own vase and you can afford more on the actual flowers.
They are always friendly AND skilled. I tell them a few particulars, the guy behind the desk asks pertinent questions, and voila: the exactly-​right sentiment is presented in a beautiful flowers and foliage. Feel free to tell him stuff like:
«This should specifically *not* look like a Christmas arrangement even though it’s Dec 20.»
«This is for a desk at work.»
«I’m on a small budget. But just today.»
«Can you make it more masculine?»
The photos I attached show their careful attention to detail. They placed the marbles in the vase I brought in to create the correct/​pleasing height and effect. Since I would be driving home with no one to hold this tall arrangement, he quickly prepared a custom box that was pretty and oh-​so-​practical.
I love supporting this neighborhood business.