Pygmy Hippo Shoppe

I believe this is the tiniest little shop I have ever been in, but I love it. So many unique gifts and trinkets. The shop almost has an old-​timey Disneyland feel to it. Staff is super friendly. Love to visit when I’m in the area.

This is the cutest little gift shop! It’s very small, but is packed with very fun goodies. The owner was very sweet! A must stop for every stationery lover!

Cutest gift shop in the world! I always find something new and totally unique to pick up every time I’m there, and Emi is the sweetest shop owner in town. She always has great back story about every single one of the items she carries, because she really cares about independent artists and finding the most special things! Such a beautiful shop too; it’s the perfect place to pick up presents (for yourself or for your friends!)

Okay, so I have to start off by saying that I am definitely glad I checked this place out. Really fun, cute, unique and/​or funny stuff; I liked almost everything there. BUT it is very, very small… like size of my bathroom small. So yeah, not only is there no room for more than one or two shoppers at a time, there isn’t that much stuff to look at just because it is so «Pygmy.»

Super cute! I regret not buying something, but I will for sure be back! I think I was overwhelmed by the cuteness after being on a plane for 6 hours. Love the Tupac ring and buried diamond patches.

Such a great place to get gifts! I usually end up buying something for myself as well. Such unique items and it’s an adorable quaint shop. Love coming in here and can’t wait to be back!

If for some crazy reason you weren’t able to find a perfectly unique holiday gift at Melrose Trading Post, Pygmy Hippo Shoppe has got you covered. This itsy-​bitsy but adorable shop has quirky items like you wouldn’t believe — fast food jewelry, «tam-​pins» shaped like tampons, homemade Hanukkah cards with «Dr Dre-​idel» on the front. Nobody can argue this place isn’t one-​of-​a-​kind.

Shorter review: Amazing gifts by local artists! One of a kind carefully curated vintage items (the cool stuff, not junky stuff)!
Longer review: This little shop is amazing. Have you ever visited it in person?!! I’m not going to give it all away, but just know that you need to see this place IN PERSON. The online store is awesome too, with great customer service. But it’s worth a trip to LA to see the real deal! I visit LA occasionally and I’ve been here once so far. I’ll be back every trip from here on out. Emi is the nicest shop owner EVER. You will die one million times over how perfect this shop is (in a good way).

Super Cute!
We literally came in here for one item and left so this review will be short and sweet!
It’s literally a hole in the wall so if you blink you will miss it. The décor is super cute and vintage. The sales associate was very nice and helpful. I saw a really adorable lipstick pen that I wanted to buy but after trying out a couple, I noticed they wouldn’t write which kinda sucked. This place is extremely tiny so if you’re planning on going in with more than 2 people, good luck! There were 4 of us total in there today including the cashier and I felt claustrophobic.
Overall, they have a lot of creative trinkets in there and is totally worth checking out if you’re in the area and just want to do some shopping for interesting gifts.
I hope this review helps you decide on where to find some trinkets!

This is one of my favorite gift shops in Los Angeles! I also love to order online from them for gifts for my out of state friends. They offer 2 day shipping and the packaging is so cute!

Cute shop with a great collection of letterpress cards and small gifts.

small on size but big on whimsy! i love this little hop– it’s my go to for fun gifts and cards for the weirdo who has everything. Emi is the best!

Such a cute, tiny little space! Great place to find fun, clever little gifts. It’s in a cute strip on Beverly. There’s a great cocktail mixer shop, coffee, sweet rose creamery, and Heath ceramics. Fun area to spend time & money.

A neighborhood gem! I stop by this teeny shop all the time for last-​minute gifts and just generally fun things. Emi is the best and I adore her and her style. The best little gift shop in LA!

I’ve been going to Pygmy Hippo Shoppe for a couple of years now and every single time I stop in there’s something new and absolutely magical that I can’t live without. The owner Emi has the most incredible style and manages to find the coolest most unique items to put in her teeny tiny precious shoppe. I cannot say enough great things about this place. Whether I’m shopping for a gift or just a little pick-​me-​up for myself, this is my spot. Oh, and the sandwich spot next door is delish. You won’t be sorry.

It’s a teeny, tiny shop full of magic and so many gift-​able things. Yeah, I made that word up. So what.
I just want to outright ask the owner – can we be best friends? We both like dinosaurs and glitter.
She curates like a master. I felt so at home.

love love love this teeny shop! I’m not kidding… it’s teeny.
Located right across the street from the dreaded Grove, this is worth the trip into traffic and parking hell.
The girl that runs this shop is so awesome. She sold me some bday gifts, a candle to satisy my hippo obsession and picked a lunch spot for me and my hunny. We also bonded over our bulldogs!
Fun kawaii stuff, jewelry, zines and art. Love it here!

Stopped by and love all the cutesy little stuff. SO MUCH STUFF I WANTS!
Great service as always. Always easy parking. On a Saturday. First weekend after Christmas. Plus, macaron lipgloss, fancy soaps, Tatty Devine and rings that fit my fat fingers (sure, they are adjustable)!!!

Emi is charming and the store is lovely. We bought three terrific handmade letterpress greeting cards. Love being able to give a special gift that you can’t just buy anywhere. :-) Totally recommend this adorable store!

Pygmy Hippo is a teeny, tiny magical store where you can find the perfect gift for any of your crushes and boos. From handmade accessories and one-​of-​a-​kind cards to vintage books and antique toys, anything you pick up there will make you or the person you give it to feel very special. Everything in the store is charming, from the details in the décor, the merchandise and even its owner, Emi who could usually be recognized behind the counter from the big bow in her hair.
It’s definitely a place that you have to experience yourself, pictures and words don’t do this whimsical little place justice. Something about the store makes you feel really happy. My baby nephew didn’t want to leave and threw a tantrum!