Cost Plus World Market

Sorry I left that stuff up at the register but there was only 2 cashiers working and one was chit chatting with some lady forever. I couldn’t wait. There was only 1 lady ahead of me but it was taking forever. I’ll try to come back later and pick that stuff up. Maybe not.

I love coming here and getting tea from all over the world or the republic of tea. If you are looking for decorations from around the world or something a little different I would come here. They have very nice items.

One of the better world market locations that I have been too, the staff is nice and friendly and very accommodating. Surprisingly better than the service I have gotten at south coast.

This location is very orderly and it was easy for me to find my items. I enjoy the products that are sold at this store because the variety seems endless.

Normally I like this store. But this last trip was quite annoying. I originally only came to pick up a December chocolate calendar and a aero chocolate bar for my dad. But while I was browsing I saw a cool candy for clearance for .74 cents (original price was 1.49) So I was like why not? And threw it in the basket. The only reason I got it was because it was so cheap. Then I payed for my stuff and left. But when I was thinking about the price I was wondering how I came to that price. The I got home and fished the receipt out from my purse and it turns out the cashier over charged me 1.79 for it! I would go back but it’s not worth the dollar for the gas anyways. I don’t like being overcharged for anything, that being said I won’t be coming back.

World Market carries a great, ever evolving selection of imported foods. They carry foods that just are easily available at the grocery store. A particular favorite is there chocolate section. Yummy chocolate with great flavors. One with chili peppers, but be careful, it’s HOT. They carry marzipan in many shapes and forms. Their licorice section is great, including salty Finish licorice and English All Sorts. They carry a nice range of soups, pastas, chips and crackers. Their spices, hot sauces, and chutneys are great. There is a whole section with mini sizes, for gourmet and gift baskets. They even sale basket kits with plastic wrap, filler, ties and a card, all-​in-​one. They have wine and related items.
The candles, soap, lotions and creams are nice. From multiple countries with a wide range of fragrances, colors and textures. They have journals that are handmade, and cards for a variety of occasions.
They have scarves, jewelry and clothing in an exotic eclectic mix of colors and styles. I like how they have mirrors to try them on, to see how they look.
The furniture is beautiful. Unique, well made and sturdy. A few years ago, I purchased a daybed, and bright hand embroidered pillows. They’re still as beautiful as when I brought them home. Still making me happy, when I look at them. Their culinary cookware department has serious cooking to whimsical dishes and glasses. Great cheap glasses and dishes for casual entertaining. Great serving dishes, BBQ tools, napkins, aprons and pitchers. They usually feature a display with a few well chosen cook books and the accessories and supplies to make the food come alive. They have pre-​Mardi Gras, and pre-​Halloween party tastings. The food is always yummy and unique. Get on the e-​mail list, it will keep you informed of free special events, give you discount coupons, a birthday discount and special surprises.
While I always love World Market, Christmas time is especially magic. The ornaments are gathered from all over the world. So cute and delightful. So many, many, many to choose from. You’ll find it all, to make a truly special Christmas tree. They have great Black Friday sales to get you in the mood. Their British crackers are great. They carry German gingerbread, stollen and Christmas chocolate ornaments. When I gave German Christmas candy to my friend from Germany, she was very touched. Their yearly chocolate advent calendars are yummy cute.
But, it’s the unexpected that makes shopping here fun. The things you don’t expect.
So many wonderful things, from so many countries. I leave here, feeling like I’ve been on vacation.

This place has it all! When it comes to random awesome things! I love variety of beers. They also have good hot sauces. And lots of other things that are worth checking out the store for!

Excellent customer service with the staff here at Cost Plus World Market. Above and beyond service with a smile, great attitudes and very helpful overall.
This Cost Plus World Market is spacious with merchandise spread apart for ease of shopping and browsing, so it’s a lot less cluttered than other Cost Plus stores.
They run great deals, and if you shop online, you can have in-​store pick-​ups at this location too.

Love this place! I could spend all day looking at everything. They have some furniture, home décor, and lots and lots of goodies!
I go for snacks and the huge variety of drinks and wine.
Recently, I discovered they’re now carrying «New York Seltzer»! I used to drink these when I was a kid. They sell here for $ 1.49 each. My fave then and now, is still black cherry. So thrilled to be able to buy them again.
The staff is very nice and helpful. Awesome store!

I’m really enjoying my new found love for Cost Plus World Market.
I was stumped and couldn’t think of a gift that made sense for a friends dad that was turning 87. Cost Plus has a lot of eclectic and non-​gender items to purchase at reasonable prices.
This particular store had very helpful sales associates. The girl not only asked if I was finding everything ok but she also asked if I’d like a cart and went and got it for me.
Great overall experience, I think I’ll go visit the one near me soon.

Located off Hawthorne, near the AAA Club office is this Cost Plus. PLENTY of parking, as it shares the plaza with many other tenants, including a China Buffet.
We came here on a Saturday in December, and already the holiday decorations were marked down. The shelves were pretty much picked over, and you were lucky to find things.
I was disappointed that prices on discounted were not marked clearer. For instance, some cookies were 25% off. ummm off what price? Not all the shelves were marked clearly of its original price, so I had to ask a clerk to scan an item.
The line to check out moved fast. The guy tried to be jolly, but you can tell he was getting tired of being in the holiday spirit.
Nice store. Found some knick knacks and I even got the «deal of the day»: a knit hat and infinity scarf for $ 12.99

How can you not love Cost Plus World Market, it is the best of all worlds. I absolutely cannot walk into Cost Plus without getting excited and feeling like I’m going to find something amazing! They are also seasonal in terms of gifts, foods and décor so it’s a must to visit often. The items they have are such good quality. I have literally purchased just about everything from alcohol, to tea, food, furniture, jewelry and silverware. It’s a store that you can find anything and everything that you want.
This location is filled with friendly employees that enjoy where they work and will help you find what you need.

Five stars for customer service! Went in to get some Vegemite and ended up browsing their beers for Oktoberfest. Their buyer, Agnes, chatted with me about beer and wine for quite a while. She was able to make several good recommendations based on my likes and dislikes. It was great being able to pick someone’s brain, especially when they are highly knowledgable! Definitely recommend this place, and if you have any questions regarding alcohol, ASK FOR AGNES! :)

I enjoy shopping at World Market, this is one of the best places for hostess or house warming gifts. It’s fun to browse the trinkets and products from all around the globe. Terrific wine prices, and tons of sweets. Watch the check out process… on my last visit the checker charged me the bottle price for two six packs of Anchor Steam beer making the six pack price almost $ 12 when it should have been $ 8.99 a six pack. Luckily a manager and and I caught the error and the checker was trained on the spot. Great place for pillows, throws, baskets and bowls for a quick update for your living room. And the kitchen gadgets are fun… I can always find something I must have.

They always have such unique items and with great designs! I would always say get a membership here, doesn’t cost you a dime, and you will always get pretty good savings from them.
I have gotten wine racks, bowls (for birthday presents — individualize white bowls with the bake on paint/​adhesive thing you’d get from a arts and crafts store), bottle opener, unique gifts and etc. Overall, it’s just a great store to visit and spend time in, especially if you’re into cooking ware, rustic furniture, innovative gadgets and whatnot. They have items from around the world, and it’s not strange to see Indian or Chinese spices in one of the aisles, and get licorice the next. I’m definitely a fan.

Love this place. Lots of off the wall stuff. Nice «non-​grocery» store beer selection and a pretty cool, yet smallish selection of old school candy. The type of stuff that takes me back to my bottle hunting, returning for deposit, childhood years…
Cup-​o-​Gold, Chick-​o-​Stick, Beechnut Fruit-​stripe gum… That kind of shit. Love it!!!
Hint… If you can find them, try the Mango Habanero Hawaiian chips… Freakin’ fantastic.

I enjoy coming here every now and again — especially around Christmas time. They have so many cute and unique things that you can buy for yourself or as gifts for others!
I’m not really sure what to call this place — its one of those stores that has a little of everything. Furniture, home décor, knick-​knacks, jewelry, kitchenware, snacks, candy, coffee and tea, wine and beers, from all over the world! Its fun to just look around. I happened across a cool PEZ dispenser set which were all shaped like characters from
The Hobbit! I thought about buying it, but decided otherwise.
I just wish some things were prices more reasonably. The food and drinks are usually a decent price, but the home décor items and little jewelry and trinkets are EXPENSIVE. I went here the other day to look for cute little pouches or bags to put these perfumes in that I bought some people for Christmas. I found some cute Asian looking zip pouches and was about to buy them when I saw the price tag — $ 10! Uhh noo way. I took a look at some of their pillows and accessories — $ 20 ABOVE the price I was willing to spend. Not a good deal!
So some things are worth it, other things are not. Just keep that in mind when you shop around here.

I’ve been coming to this Cost Plus forever as it is close and it has been in business for years and years. Is it the best Cost Plus? No. Several of the others locations have a much larger selection of goods. But it is okay and when you need that unique Cost Plus style item, they will have it.

First time going here, and already went crazy with the stuff. Cute little things and miscellaneous! From kitchenware, to wine and wine and wine, to candies and knick knacks, to rugs and decors, jewelries and furnitures and cards. You can even make a gift set and they’ll gladly do the rest of the wrapping and decorating for you! This store also has bathroom and water fountain.
They also have those old school toys and chocolates, which was very cool in my opinion. Candles from different countries, hippy looking house decors, rugs, and jewelries.
Especially this Christmas, they have great ornaments and other things! I mostly saw pigs, owls and giraffes when it comes to their lil décor items haha. I think there’s always something fun and interest for everyone! Check it out! :) lastly, prices seem reasonable for every items.

Dont’ let the name fool you. Cost Plus usually means your cost plus their profit, but they gave up that concept long ago. On the bright side, who doesn’t like a World Market. I’m thinking, whatever our world has to offer, they have it. Sounds powerful, doesn’t it? Not bad for a specialty and import chain based out of Oakland, with their original store starting it all on Fisherman’s Wharf in SF. They now operate almost 275 stores in 30 states. Not a bad day’s work for a business that mostly specializes in furniture and interior design.
In 2012, this retail chain became so promising, that Bed Bath & Beyond purchased them to create what some consumers refer to as a larger, lower cost version of Pier 1 Imports. I mean, this Cost Plus World Market store in Torrance sells dry goods, alcohol, dishes, rugs, furniture, candles, and plates — all from many different countries. They even have some trivial, conversation starters such as Sushi Staplers and a Porky Pooper that shits jelly beans. I mean, who buys this stuff? YOU! Cause I know a few of you go bananas over goods like these.
LOTUS BISCOFF COOKIES
So check this out. I’m staying at a hotel in SF and when I leave my room for the day and later return, the housekeeper left some sample Biscoff Cookies on my pillow. Normally, I would just throw them away. Another cookie, more sugar and carbs, right? But, since they looked European and I’ve never seen them before, I tried them and ended up asking the hotel if they could get me some more the next day. They laughed and simply told me that they could be purchased at a Cost Plus World Market. Lotus Biscoff Cookies — comes in Regular or with Belgian Chocolate. THEY ARE THE BOMBAY WITH TEA OR COFFEE. I capitalized that last phrase for a reason dude.
EXAMPLE
I brought some home from my trip in SF and left them on my desk at home. My nephew Alex got a hold of them. As Clark Gable would say, Gone With The Wind. I also learned during my last store visit, about a cookie spread that they sell. Not too surprising since, my love for Nutella first started at a Cost Plus World Market as well.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
The World Market also has a good variety of soda pop made with real sugar. Like Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda or Grapefruit KISS, which is the best citrus soda that I’ve ever tasted. I capitalized KISS again for that same reason above. Just wonderful soda. Many of you have never tried a grapefruit soda outside of Squirt or Fresca, but KISS has that perfect balance of sweet and tart taste. Here’s a link to a taste test conducted by
in which KISS scored the highest out a 10 rating scale (
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