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Top San Francisco Florists for Valentine’s Day Bouquets

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It’s the time of year for Hallmark cards, boxes of chocolate, little blue boxes and bouquets of flowers. Whether it’s for your sweetie, your best friend, or yourself, show some love this V-day with beautiful floral arrangements.

Build a better bouquet at local San Francisco shops, with the freshest flowers in town. Make your way through our map (locations are listed, roughly, north to south), to put a scentsational smile on that special someone’s face.

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Farmgirl Flowers

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With Farmgirl Flowers, you’ll support local farmers and businesses with minimal environmental impact. These beautiful, US grown flowers are purchased daily at local farms and delivered to your door on bike or scooter (like true SF delivery). The handcrafted bouquets come burlap-wrapped, or in vases, but are limited to one daily arrangement in order to minimize waste—and provide you with the freshest and most show-stopping option.

Utsuwa Floral Design

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Perfect for the gal (or guy) with a little edge, Utsuwa is a Japanese-inspired shop that veers away from traditional floral design and focuses on bonsai, air plants, terrariums and succulents. Owner Hiro Hayama ran a flower shop in Tokyo, so you know you’re getting the most authentic exotic plants and arrangements. Bonus: these creations will last far longer than a typical Valentine’s Day bouquet and may give you extra points in the creativity department.

BloomThat

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We’re in the tech capital of the country, so it’s only fitting that flowers have gone startup, too. BloomThat offers online-only flower delivery that streamlines the process of sending something sweet to a loved one. Log on and have a curated bouquet sent to your sweetie in 90 minutes or less.
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The Bud Stop

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Since 1980, The Bud Stop has graced the sidewalk of Union Street with rows of brightly colored blossoms and happy, helpful customer service. Pick the stems yourself to create your very own bouquet or let the florista help you find the perfect combo.
The Bud Stop

The Floral Loft

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If local is your thing, head to The Floral Loft, where most blooms come from nearby purveyors in areas like Petaluma and Half Moon Bay. It’s the best-rated florist on Yelp, with a whopping five-stars, so you know you’ll get a bouquet that’s appealing to even the biggest cynics.
The Floral Loft

Church Street Flowers

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This Castro flower market (with another location on Battery Street) is a neighborhood florist that you’ll be happy to travel across town to get to. With a knowledgeable staff, over 20 years of experience and endless array of (mostly local) options, you’ll find just the thing to show your sweetheart that you care.
Delight your Valentine with a sophisticated bouquet from Birch, Hayes Valley’s premiere flower and gift shop. This chic florist isn’t just a San Francisco hit; owner Torryne Choate has received rave press from top magazines all over the country and boasts a thorough client list filled with top names in the fashion, food, television and tech industries.

Ampersand

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Step into the small sunlit, warehouse-like shop off 16th Street’s main drag, and you’ll feel like you’re walking into a country barn. The space is minimalist and inviting, and you’ll find a plethora of pretty blooms at an affordable price. Have owners Benjamin and Emerson create a custom bouquet just for you, or get your hands dirty and pick out the stems yourself.

Verde SF

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Tucked into a tiny storefront off the Panhandle, Verde is a little mom-and-pop shop that offers intimate customer service and a small, well-curated selection of flowers that owner Monica presents in subtle, handcrafted arrangements.
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Studio Choo Florists

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Stop by this blooming workshop in South San Francisco (don't worry, they deliver) and you’ll find two best friends, Jill and Alethea, creating mixed-garden compositions with local flowers, plants and foraged natural treasures. These sculptural bouquets are unconventional and a perfect surprise for any Valentine.

Farmgirl Flowers

With Farmgirl Flowers, you’ll support local farmers and businesses with minimal environmental impact. These beautiful, US grown flowers are purchased daily at local farms and delivered to your door on bike or scooter (like true SF delivery). The handcrafted bouquets come burlap-wrapped, or in vases, but are limited to one daily arrangement in order to minimize waste—and provide you with the freshest and most show-stopping option.

Utsuwa Floral Design

Perfect for the gal (or guy) with a little edge, Utsuwa is a Japanese-inspired shop that veers away from traditional floral design and focuses on bonsai, air plants, terrariums and succulents. Owner Hiro Hayama ran a flower shop in Tokyo, so you know you’re getting the most authentic exotic plants and arrangements. Bonus: these creations will last far longer than a typical Valentine’s Day bouquet and may give you extra points in the creativity department.

BloomThat

We’re in the tech capital of the country, so it’s only fitting that flowers have gone startup, too. BloomThat offers online-only flower delivery that streamlines the process of sending something sweet to a loved one. Log on and have a curated bouquet sent to your sweetie in 90 minutes or less.
BloomThat

The Bud Stop

Since 1980, The Bud Stop has graced the sidewalk of Union Street with rows of brightly colored blossoms and happy, helpful customer service. Pick the stems yourself to create your very own bouquet or let the florista help you find the perfect combo.
The Bud Stop

The Floral Loft

If local is your thing, head to The Floral Loft, where most blooms come from nearby purveyors in areas like Petaluma and Half Moon Bay. It’s the best-rated florist on Yelp, with a whopping five-stars, so you know you’ll get a bouquet that’s appealing to even the biggest cynics.
The Floral Loft

Church Street Flowers

This Castro flower market (with another location on Battery Street) is a neighborhood florist that you’ll be happy to travel across town to get to. With a knowledgeable staff, over 20 years of experience and endless array of (mostly local) options, you’ll find just the thing to show your sweetheart that you care.

Birch

Delight your Valentine with a sophisticated bouquet from Birch, Hayes Valley’s premiere flower and gift shop. This chic florist isn’t just a San Francisco hit; owner Torryne Choate has received rave press from top magazines all over the country and boasts a thorough client list filled with top names in the fashion, food, television and tech industries.

Ampersand

Step into the small sunlit, warehouse-like shop off 16th Street’s main drag, and you’ll feel like you’re walking into a country barn. The space is minimalist and inviting, and you’ll find a plethora of pretty blooms at an affordable price. Have owners Benjamin and Emerson create a custom bouquet just for you, or get your hands dirty and pick out the stems yourself.

Verde SF

Tucked into a tiny storefront off the Panhandle, Verde is a little mom-and-pop shop that offers intimate customer service and a small, well-curated selection of flowers that owner Monica presents in subtle, handcrafted arrangements.
Verde

Studio Choo Florists

Stop by this blooming workshop in South San Francisco (don't worry, they deliver) and you’ll find two best friends, Jill and Alethea, creating mixed-garden compositions with local flowers, plants and foraged natural treasures. These sculptural bouquets are unconventional and a perfect surprise for any Valentine.