On Main/Off Main

Love this little shop. I have been coming here with my folks since I was a child for various gifts and such and all have been unique and lovely. Whether you’re looking for sentimental or humorous items On Main/​Off Main has got you covered. Customer service is welcoming and warm and the gentlemen up front are willing to help if you inquire with them. You may come here for a simple greeting card but chances are you may leave with other neat items.

Came in with my family. Older man at the register super rude. Inquired about the chocolates in the front and before I recieved help, he asked «are you going to buy any?» Prices also way too high for mostly non handmade goods. My main issue was the bad customer service. Wouldn’t go back.

I used to come here when it was actually ‘On Main’ before it moved to Mistletoe. Just the most fabulous place to go to for that unique gift. You can choose from the normal to the risqué (there is a back room for this sort of thing). Go in. Be happy and bust a gut.
But really, Bill and Oscar go with local artists, so many of the items are one of a kind. Scarves, belts, wallets, gag gifts, magnets your mom wouldn’t want on her refrigerator (get them), birthday stuff, gay stuff, candy, coffee, candles, beads, writing instruments, books, cards for every occasion. I’m sure I’ve missed something, but you get the picture. Go there. You won’t be sorry.

I did a Unilocal search for «greeting cards/​stationary» and On Main/​Off Main popped up! WHY AM I BARELY LEARNING OF THIS AWESOME SPOT???
Don’t pop in thinking that you’ll just pick something up in five minutes, this store takes a whole lot more time to go through… amazing stuff! Upon entering you are warmly greeted, there’s tons of cool stuff everywhere you look.
Here you’ll find the following:
–Locally roasted coffee
–Incredibly friendly customer service
–CHOCOLATE everything (samples too)
–Gift baskets
–Concha purses (who the heck has these?!?)
–SNL small hands (see my pics)
–Frida Kahlo everything
–A back room for mature adults throwing bachelor/​bachelorette partays
–Every awesome greeting card in the world!
–Gag gifts… fake poop, fake pregnancy tests (sheesh!)
–Books (lots of local San Antone books and super funny books)
–Poo-Pourri.who are we kidding, ladies? we need dis: p
–CASCARONES!
We found so many cool things here and will continue to come back for special occasions, parties, and birthday gifts.
Get your last minute Christmas gifts here! Shop local!

If you are gift shopping this is a great independently owned store to visit. Prices are on the higher end, but worth it since much of the merchandise is handcrafted.

Do yourself and the neighborhood a favor. Buy your greeting cards here. While you’re at it, pick out a yummy chocolate truffle. Peruse the oddities. These guys are awesome. The shop is part of what makes this city rock.

My family and I are always excited to come here! They have the coolest stuff! We love this place!!!

Great gift shop for that special someone that has everything or you just don’t know what to get them. The guys (Bill, Oscar and Tony) at On Main can help you find that special unique gift. Love their Spurs items as well as those delicious chocolates. Pay them a visit soon.

The VERY best place to find a gift for yourself or ANY friend! They have something for readers to artists, elegant to flamboyant, posh to frugal. Their inventory changes often and is always intriguing and most of all unique. If you can’t find what you need you have only to ask and somehow it is magically in a corner you missed.
Vintage candies and decadent chocolates are part of the icing on the cake. Get some of those to snack while you decorate with the beautiful flags, banners and other indoor and outdoor home décor fun.
Always the best quality, inventory and best of customer service! One stop shop to make everyone happy!!!

I found this place on Unilocal while searching for holiday stationery. Turned out to be the perfect one-​stop-​shop for Christmas. Oscar and Bill are just as delightful as the assortment of items they sell. Highly recommend this place for ANY gift occasion (or just to treat yourself!)

Oscar & Bill have the most AWESOME stuff. Not only check them out during Fiesta, they are there ALL year long. SUPPORT local independent business’. Thanks gentlemen.

This place has it all. From Chocolates to «toys», T-​shirts, and even zombie ware! The staff is great, friendly and attentive. This is a treasure trove of gift ideas for everyone. Plenty of parking and easy to get to.

Really great shop to find greeting cards, gift bags, knick knacks, books, garden art, etc etc. Some of the items have um… how do I say… offbeat humor. Which is my kind of humor. I always find things for other people, but end up finding a couple of things for myself as well. There is also homemade fudge towards the front that is delicious. I found a really cool cocktail ring here that people think is pricey, but it was about $ 8. It’s always fun shopping in here, and during the holiday weekends all of the shops around Main will have «walks» where Kate’s Frosting will give out cupcake samples, and On Main/​Off Main will occassionally have margaritas. I would highly recommend this place for local holiday, birthday, or just for fun shopping. Even though there isn’t a ton of parking in the front, it’s easy to find street parking that is a short walking distance.

Great place for unique cards, gifts, and seasonal doo-​dads. The owners are usually there, always interested and interesting. They have wonderful, offbeat collections of books and candles and candies. Whenever I need a gift, whether for kids or adults, I can go there and find the perfect item. Prices are very reasonable, too!

I checked out this place after reading about it in one of the talk threads. The moment I walked in I knew this was a shop I would come to visit over and over. This place is loaded with all kinds of great gifts for that fun-​loving quirky friend of yours or even for yourself! I especially loved their selection of Dia de los Muertos art. They also have plenty of fun books, handbags, jewelry, reusable bags, incense… I could go on and on. This is a fabulous store in a great location.
Parking may be hard to come by — they have a small lot and street parking fills up fast. But a walk down the street is worth it; you won’t be disappointed with this shop.

You will almost ALWAYS find something fun at On Main/​Off Main. This gift shop is the perfect spot to find unique, not the run of the mill (sometimes kitchy) gifts. They seem to carry items that range from the typical candles and picture frames to distinctive art pieces, jewelry, gag gifts and much more — I’m at a loss with how to describe it all. Also, they make and sell handmade chocolates and gift sets.
The owners, Bill and Oscar, are super friendly… in addition to Tony, who greets you from behind the counter. If you have a person in mind but are stumped on the gift, or if you are looking to treat yourself, then On Main/​Off Main is a pleasant diversion from the big chains.