Bobby Bead

Minneapolis, United States

2.7

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11 reviews

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+1 612-879-8181
Website:
bobbybead.com
Address:
2831 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408
Uptown
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
100 ft28 St W
620 ftUptown - Gate B
640 ftUptown - Gate A
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
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Today

Today 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Minneapolis) 13:15 Friday, 20 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

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11 reviews of Bobby Bead

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Place rating: 5
Saint Paul, MN
Are you a serious beader? Then this place is probably for you! I don’t know, I’m not one of them. I needed to make a couple necklaces for Halloween for my daughter and the staff, who are not apparently supposed to do all this work for you, which is fair, did, in fact help me assemble things a lot. They were just beyond helpful. So yeah, this place is great. Looks like a huge selection, but again, what do I know?
Place rating: 3
Wayzata, MN
Other than being followed closer than my own shadow by the staff who were not hiding the fact that they thought I was perhaps pouring beads into my pockets, and other than my questions being grudgingly and haughtily answered, there was a pretty decent selection of supplies here that didn’t break the bank. I’d go back just for the selection of beads, it’s at least better than Michael’s.
Place rating: 1
Minneapolis, MN
Appointment only? Really??? Your employees are at the shop during the day answering the phones and telling me I can t stop in unless I spend $ 50 or more. And when I ve inadvertently stopped by the store during these hours there are several employees in the store and yet they won t let anyone in. What do you think you are a fine gem shop LOL? Have it your way. I had no problem finding what I need at Michaels Craft store and on eBay. I will not be patronizing your store in the future.
Place rating: 5
Minneapolis, MN
I definitely want to balance some of the less enthusiastic reviews by saying how helpful and pleasant I found all the staff people who helped me. There were several people working in the shop, and they ALL went out of their way to make my shopping experience a positive one. They took all the time I needed to examine the various trays of beads and pick out just the right ones. They were sensitive to my requirements (complicated, because I was making mixed media art pieces) and came up with good suggestions. The bead selection was excellent, and the prices were fair. They certainly will have my business from here on out.
Place rating: 1
Minneapolis, MN
hey, some younger people like beads, too. I don’t need to be a post-​menopause new-​age hippie lady to buy some beads, right? The way you treated me said otherwise. I JUST WANT SOME FUCKING BEADS!
Place rating: 4
Minneapolis, MN
I want to vindicate this place a little bit. It really depends what you’re trying to do. I’m glad they’re here and close.
I would never send a beginner beader here, and I would never go here for silver, even if their prices on bulk bali are —- ok.
I would not go here if I needed a lot of help. There are some good staff there, but it’s hit or miss.
HOWEVER. If you are a serious user of seed beads, the wholesale area is superb by any standards. Only Storm Cloud in Stp. is comparable.
It has saved me a LOT of mail order. If you are serious enough to use bulk, resell your wares, or need a lot of a consistent dye lot — you’re not getting that at the retailers I would send anyone but the most die hard to.
Swarovski is OK. Some interesting leather polished stone selection. Only place to have a lot of pearl stock any more for some reason.
(If you’re starting out, Beadhive, best classes and help)
Place rating: 1
Minneapolis, MN
Man… what happened to this place? I used to be a frequent shopper back in 04 – 05, and loved it. The staff were awesome, the store was packed but was always clean and organized, it was a fun place to kill a few hours. Then everything changed… the old staff disappeared and a new breed of grouchy, stuck-​up employees took their place, lame t-​shirt and khaki uniforms made an appearance, and the over-​all look and atmosphere of the store degraded. Bead Monkey is my go-​to place now. No thanks, Bobby Bead.
Place rating: 4
Savannah, GA
From reading the other reviews about the customer service, it probably depends on who help. but I walked in randomly to this store and was greeted politely and although the employee that was helping me seemed a little nervous or didn’t know what to say to make a sale. I didn’t mind becuse in the same way I’m like that with certain people at work regardless of that. I did walk out with something I didn’t exspected to get there.
Place rating: 2
Northbrook, IL
You can find a good deal here sometimes. They do have an extensive assortment of all kinda of beads and all the works you may need. They also have books, magazines, and some handmade jewelry on display.
The people who work there are um… how to say this politely, need to get off their high horse. I’ve been beading for about 14 years now. I know a thing or two, but the answers that were given to me by the Bobbys employees were a complete and utter BS. Maybe they were high or something.
Also, organizing this place can help too. And, cleaning. Cleaning can really go a long way.
But I still go there sometimes to get my bead fix.
Place rating: 1
Minneapolis, MN
Bobby Bead’s return policy is deceptive. It states «No Cash refunds. Returns within 30 days with receipt.» I went to return unused, unopened beads within a week of initial purchase with a Corporate Credit Card. I was told I could only receive store credit. I wasn’t asking for a cash refund rather a credit to my credit card.
Like the previous reviewer’s comment-​the staff was unfriendly both times I visited and made no effort to interact or offer assistance.
I will never return to this store. There are other bead stores in the Twin Cities that I will give my business to.
Place rating: 3
Buffalo, NY
My newest hobby is beading and while I’m still getting the hang of it — I realized that I do not have enough in my supply kit! Stopped by Bobby Bead after hearing about it from a friend. Holy cow — bead over load. It’ is almost overwhelming the amount of beads they have and then the colors, and types and sizes are just insane. Great if you know what you are looking for. It look me at least 20 minutes to decide on a pink bead! The staff was very quiet and didn’t approach me at all. Which was OK — but I was looking for something but couldn’t find it and when I went to go ask the staff was all missing?! There was only one guy in the store and he was helping 2 other people at the same time. They have a huge variety but I also found the store to be a bit pricey for the amount of beads that you get. I’ve been to Bead Monkey multiple times in Minneapolis and they seemed to have much friendlier service and a bit more reasonable pricing.