Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month by Supporting These Shops

Gladstonians recommend shops to support during Asian American Heritage Month.

It’s Asian American Heritage (AAPI) Month and the perfect time to celebrate and support the diverse and vibrant Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

In honor of the month, Gladstone’s community put together a list of local AAPI-owned businesses. From handmade jewelry to trendy clothing and delicious food, the Bay Area is home to countless AAPI-owned shops that offer unique and meaningful products. By shopping at these businesses, you can show your support for the AAPI community and help uplift small, local entrepreneurs.

Food and Drinks

Name	Type	Location
Formosa	Chocolates	Oakland, CA
Honeybear Boba	Boba	San Francisco, CA
Jade Chocolates	Chocolates	San Francisco, CA
Kokak Chocolates	Chocolates	San Francisco, CA
Lion Dance Cafe	Cafe	Oakland, CA
Socola	Artisanal chocolates and confections	San Francisco, CA
Third Culture Bakery	Baked goods, mochi muffin	Berkeley and Walnut Creek, CA

Bookstores

Name	Location
Arkipelago	San Francisco, CA
Eastwind Books of Berkeley	Berkeley, CA
Kinokuniya Bookstore	San Francisco, CA

Other Goodies

Name	Types of Goods	Location
Baggu	Bags	San Francisco, CA
Lil' Em Clay Designs	Clay creations	San Francisco, CA
Marbled Mint	Flowers	San Francisco, CA
post.script	Gifts	San Francisco, CA
Redemption	Gifts	Campbell, CA
Spundhann	Gifts and decor	Milpitas, CA

All businesses listed in this article were recommended by members of Gladstone’s community. Gladstone does not endorse the businesses listed in this article.