Michaels

I been going to Michael’s Clifton, NJ. For 20 years now. I even took classes in Knit
But I’m very disappoint that they are letting this person go. Her name is Marlene she was very friendly always a smile on her face. Even if they didn’t have it I would ask her and she was very helpful. Marlene would tell me to call to see if they would have it in stock. It so sad to see her go a familiar face in Michael. Her customer service is outstanding!!! I will miss her and I will don’t shop there any more.

Some staff is okay, others not so much.

Huge store, great employees, and tons of stuff for kids… makes you want to learn arts and crafts just for the cool stuff they have…

Normally, I am a fan of Michaels. However, this Michaels branch is lacking…
The store is located in a strip mall off of route 3 in Clifton; thus making it difficult to head into without pulling a U-​turn if you are coming in East bound. Parking is terrible. The parking lot is shared with about 15 other stores. The sales associates are not only rude, but are not familiar the store layout or products. I am not a fan.
I like Michaels, but not the Clifton Michaels.

Fairly good Michaels. Well stocked with good prices. The real prize here is the framing studio in the back of the store. Knowledgeable and friendly that is how I describe the staff at this store. Great for crafts, art, yarn, wood crafts, jewelry making and much more

Michaels is for artists what Walmart is to the high end shopping experience. Great, if you’re a kid or an old lady looking to stay busy during your remaining years. Not so much otherwise. I really wouldn’t bother writing about a place I invest so little time or money in if it were not for how badly the two matting jobs they’ve done for me. The first, a studio photo of Johnny Cash which continually fell the the matte and two, an unevenly cut matte for a signed Ali /​Frazier photo. Based on these two experiences, I would never refer or return to any Michaels store. I guess you get what you pay for.

Decent Michael’s, just like all the rest to be honest, but this one had really nice workers so it gets 4 stars. T
he negatives I left for another Michael’s were basically: way too confusing, not enough signs or maps or people walking around to help you find stuff (for novice shoppers like me anyway), and there is never any cellular service in the store to download the coupons.
The pros are: in a good shopping plaza with lots of other stuff around, and right off of Rt 3 so easy to get to, and a good back door to Costco, and you can pretty much always find a 40% coupon for one item, and if you can’t find the item at Michael’s, you probably don’t need it.

My family has loved michaels since the days of yore !- so it comes as a surprise when I walked into the frames department and received the worst customer service.
I wasn’t greeted; the older lady avoided eye contact and after a 5 minutes of waiting I quipped «can anyone help me ?»
The immediate response that came from her was …“I’m the only one here so you’re gonna have to wait. There’s another person here waiting too! «.
Wow– no, «I’ll be with you shortly», «how can I help you today? », «is there something I can help you find? «
Michaels, you can do better — fix it. Your competition just won a framing job for my entire cycling team! In this customer-​centric competitive landscape, friendly customer service is a main driver in any customer retention metrics.

Great customer service and fully stocked!
I had a spurt of crafty inspiration and found myself at Michaels. I am so glad that I talked to one of the sales associates on the floor because I would have purchased all the wrong paints that could potentially be toxic to my newborn! She was super nice and very knowledgable.
I ended up finding everything without trouble.
Another plus side is there was no line on a bustling Saturday. Even the cashier was pleasant.

Christine is AMAZING!!! Needed to get a blue print framed for my dad and it was an odd size. Christine was awesome! She took so much time with me and my Sister-​in-​law to find the right look. We couldn’t be happier with her suggestions and the final product. It was done is just a day. SUCH GREAT SERVICE!!! I can’t say enough about her. Thank you!!!

I love this store the best craft store around michaels has everything!!! Literally everything you need! More than ac Moore as well a little more pricey but it is defiantly worth the extra dollar or two they carry so many items it’s insane! The store also has signs everywhere indicating where to find things
Everyone in the store is extremely helpful and friendly from when u walk in the door to being greeted to when u get to the cash register to make your purchase! Many things along the counter that are useful as well
Store is also clean great organization never had a problem here aways a great experience parking lot is huge but always packed so don’t expect preferred parking you might have to walk across the lot which isn’t too bad anyway all in all best craft store around worth the drive and the extra buck or two

The staff is knowledgeable & very friendly. They will also work with you in terms of your price rangs. However, the parking lot sees a lot of traffic & that makes going there a bit less enjoyable. On top of that, the Framing Shoppe has been understaffed each time I went, resulting in a long wait time. My last time there was over 30 minutes for a pick up. All in all it is a decent store, but I’ll be looking for a more convenient option in the future.

It can be a bit hard to park at times since it shares a parking lot with many other stores and restaurants. They always seem to have what I need or are helpful at pointing me in the right direction else where. The framing is expensive though even though they always have savings and deals going on, but its just the name of the game when it comes to custom framing i think, it’s expensive. lines are usually not too long and move quickly.

I prefer AC Moore but this seems to have a wider variety. Store is a bit confusing, I always end up turned around in aisles lol. Parking is difficult here because all of the other stores’ patrons will park around Michaels if nothing is available.

Nice store, the people in the framing department are very helpful and nice to deal with.

So much art in one space and time. Defies the laws of physics! When I had to buy scrap booking materials for a project this place was a shrine. I literally found everything I could ask for. And I mean everything! Arts and crafts affectionados must go insane for this place. It’s probably like crack to them. Wow I never knew a store could carry so much specialty items. If Rembrandt was still alive and he came to this place he would have to change his pants numerous times out of pure excitement!

It’s my go to place for arts and crafts. Like it better than Jo-​Ann and others. It’s easy to navigate, always seems to have what I want and the lines are not too long when I go (weekdays)

My boyfriend and I always pass by this particular Michael’s when we’re around Clifton, NJ. I needed to stop by Michael’s to pick up a few minimal things.
This Michael’s seemed a bit smaller compared to the other two that I’ve been to. Finding a parking spot was a little hard since there are other shops in the same complex. I wasn’t too impressed with this Michael’s since it seemed a bit messy. I had to wait in line for almost 5 – 10 minutes just to buy 2 – 3 items which seemed absurd.
I definitely think the one in Edgewater, NJ is better on so many levels.

I FREAKING LOVE CRAFT STORES. Takes me back to being a kid and wandering for hours and dreaming up creative projects. I came to Michaels because they had a really good coupon for both custom and stock framing. Rose at the framing desk was really helpful in choosing something complementary. Also picked up a stock frame for something else and the best part of all is the way the check out line is set up– one long line and you go to the first available register, instead of picking a line and hoping you’re not stuck behind someone with issues (common in a craft store, let me tell ya).

Please someone stage an intervention!!!
Have I become «Suzie Craft maker?» I feel like I live here lately. Visited store three times last week to get supplies for school projects: circle cutter, square cutter and craft paper. .
Back this week for party favors, baking trays and Valentine’s day kids craft kit .
On a separate visit, I purchased a «cupcake» stand that was $ 30 for $ 15 with a 50% coupon. Can’t beat that.
The line seems long, but it’s one line that breaks up into several cash registers. It usually goes pretty quick. While I wait on the line I do a quick Google search for Michael’s coupons and I always find a 40% or 50% off coupon that they scan right off my phone.
Lately when I need something I first check if this store carries it before I purchase it elsewhere, the ease of getting coupons for Michael’s Craft Store makes me want to purchase everything from here. Oh no!!! Did I become a extreme coupon-​er too? (gasp)!!!