World Market — Local services in San Jose

Cost Plus is always a fun and interesting place to visit--even if you don't actually buy something. It's the kind of store I enjoy going to just to browse, and I will admit it's hard to leave without purchasing at least one item!

It's a superb store to go to for the avant garde. The items sold pretty much run the gamut, from bohemian-type clothes and accessories to artisan foods and beverages to bath and body, home décor, cookware and dishware to cards and wrapping papers to quirky children's gifts. From main-present offerings to truly interesting stocking stuffers, you can find it all. And I find this store a wonderful place to find gifts for those hard-to-shop-for individuals. Inevitably, Cost Plus will have at least ONE item that will work. Maybe you don't know what size clothes or whether the person's allergic to costume jewelry, but you DO know the person ADORES chocolate--well, you're sure to find myriad options of chocolate treats from all around the world. Or maybe it's beer or wine. Maybe lotions or incense. Perhaps artwork or table linens for the newly married. Even furniture, rugs, and lighting! And, of course, WONDERFUL seasonal decorations, especially at Christmas!

I dare you to take 30 minutes and just wander any Cost Plus. I bet you'll be hard pressed not to find at least one thing that doesn't pique your interest. You may resist the urge to splurge (items generally aren't cheap), but I'd be surprised to learn you really didn't see anything of some interest, whether to you or for someone you know. I know I ALWAYS think of at least ONE person to shop for while inside (besides myself,...

Big big store with something to buy where ever you look, I mean ever square inch has something, there is so much product that my brain started to hurt just trying to take it all in. I asked the cashier if they had Torrone? She said yes it’s right over there “pointing” I said I just looked over there “she giggled and said I can see it from here” well anyway I must have spent 2 hours looking around picking up unique food items for my family and friends for Christmas. This store definitely has a “I want it” cool factor for foodies. The prices are a bit on the high side however but that didn’t stop me from buying a bunch of yummy items to the tune of $130 like Torrone, Marzipan bars, pickled herring, Ghost peppers sausage rolls, salmon pate, cheeses, etc., etc.crackers and even gummy bears laugh out loud. Overall I think this is a good place to go to make some nice gift baskets for friends and family but not for every day shopping. “ kind of a...

My kids enjoy going to this store to look at the toys, the gift items, and the furniture. The salepeople are helpful and give me suggestions for gifts. My family likes the sodas and the ginger snap cookies.

I bought two lunchboxes, plates, and stationery during my last visit to the store. The lunchboxes are useful for my kids' large appetites. They are happy that these lunchboxes are larger than the ones I usually find. Most of the lunchboxes I find are bulky, with insufficient capacity that do not hold enough food for my kids.

World Market has a large assortment of novelty items ranging from drinks and snacks, apparel and accessories, toys and novelty items, to furniture. If you wish to look for a gift, stop by this store to browse...