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Metro Variety Shop

Variety store β€’ Souvenir store

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Oh my gosh. Best. Store. Ever. Please go here. There are tons of different souvenir items here, from t-shirts to magnets, bobbleheads to ballpoint pens, pins to playing cards. The prices are reasonable as well. The main highlight for me was meeting the man who runs the shop. He is the nicest guy, a... People often mention owner, shop, free, store, souvenirs, souvenir, Chung, prices, staff, friendly,


Address

1400 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States

Website

metro-variety-shop.business.site

Contact

+1 202-842-2466

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (651 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Friday: 8β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Saturday: 8β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Sunday: 8β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Monday: 8β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Tuesday: 8β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 8β€―am to 10β€―pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Alan V. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 626 reviews
    Underground gift shop with a large collection and decent prices which are not fixed. Bargaining is definitely an option if you think the prices are not fair. They have fridge magnets, over 15 types of t-shirts, presidential bobble heads, figurines etc. Accepts both card and cash.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Emma F. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 16 reviews
    Oh my gosh. Best. Store. Ever. Please go here. There are tons of different souvenir items here, from t-shirts to magnets, bobbleheads to ballpoint pens, pins to playing cards. The prices are reasonable as well. The main highlight for me was meeting the man who runs the shop. He is the nicest guy, and he's been in the business for a very long time. He and the staff are very friendly, and very generous as well. Once you get in there and start talking to him the owner just starts throwing free gifts into your bag. ☺️ Honestly the visit just made my day and restored my faith in humanity. The store is a bit hard to find, it's in the McPherson Square metro station, but you have to enter/exit through the right place. If you're trying to find it with Google maps, it'll tell you to go outside and walk around the block and come in the other entrance. Great store, really happy 😊.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Melissa F. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 328 reviews
    I spent $62πŸ€‘ got 4 shirts and he was so kind to throw in a magnet. I walked from my hotel 3 miles to find his shop at 8pm located near the subway. Great find and worth the journey. I too was assisted by the owner Chung or Chang. Great variety of souvenirs.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 ani M. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 6 reviews
    The best souvenir shop. owner was friendly as I stepped in the door, great prices. the staff is very helpful with finding tshirts or other souvenirs 100% recommended
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mandy M. 11 months ago on Google β€’ 4 reviews
    If you are ever in DC and looking for souvenirs, this is the best place to buy them! It is located in the McPherson metro station. The owner is the most friendly and generous man we met while here. They have a great variety of gift items from shirts to bobble heads. We were the only ones in the store at the time and we were able to visit with owner who has been in business for 41 years!!! He offered discounts and a free tshirt. 100% recommend this little shop!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jessica C. 2 years ago on Google
    This was by far the most phenomenal souvenir shop I have been to passing through on travel. They have such a great variety of souvenirs and is a very detailed/clean store! The owner is unbelievably generous and a sweet man! He gave us discounts and free items just because! He definitely made sure we were taken care of and left happy! Outstanding customer service!! 😁😁
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 J W. 2 years ago on Google
    It's one of the greatest place to look for a souvenir from Washington D.C. It is a heavensent store with a business owner who is very nice, courteous and super generous! A wonderful store to make you happy with your purchases. This should be a 10 star. For anyone who is into souvenir memorabilia, look for Metro Variety Shop!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Emily B. 1 year ago on Google
    Mr. Chung was the absolute sweetest souvenir shop owner! My visit happened to be close to Father’s Day & he gave my dad an extra free t-shirt along with many other freebies. Not only is he an amazing store owner but an amazing father. He spoke very proudly of his successful children, which was very sweet.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Amanda A. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 61 reviews
    We came here looking for nice prices and the friendly staff described in the reviews. That is not what we found. Very rude staff. Everything is marked way up and they say random percentages off to get you to buy then charge extra when ringing up. Super rude guy at the register, who appears to be the owner everyone is talking about in the reviews. He wasn’t nice to us at all, rang up things wrong and was upset after being corrected. Very small store. Dishonest staff. Read the 1-2 star reviews and you will see it’s the same story. There are lots of ways to make honest money with a store, stop scamming people. Do not recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Juliette M. 2 years ago on Google
    Thank you Dr. Chung!!! I’m from Miami and chose this place based on google reviews. They have a wide variety and the best customer service ever. Dr. Chung and the young lady working with him both assisted my friend and I. Helped us pick everything out, I didn’t have to think too hard lol. Also threw in some freebies. If you’re looking for a souvenir shop when in town check them out!!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 starryyuri 1 year ago on Google
    owner is an extremely kind and generous man!! through our purchase, we were given discounts on everything! he offered paper towels and water for our comfort, and talked to us about how we found his store. throughout our time there, we were given: a free tote bag a free magnet two free pens a free t shirt two free hand sanitizers a commemorative coin absolutely amazing experience, i would love for all of you to check out the spot! right in the metro station :)
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mariana T. 10 months ago on Google
    I've just been in Metro Variety Shop with my husband, son, and 82 years old mom, who is with wheelchair. It is very easy to reach the souvenir shop, using the metro elevator who drops you right off the door. There are lots of beautiful magnets, plates, cups of eny use and size, key holders, T-shirts, hats and many other items, all in great prices. The owner and his assistant were extremely nice and helpful. They offered us discounts and we got free magnets and gifts. So happy. My mom was amazed. I definitely recommend Metro Variety Shop. This is my souvenir shop at all!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 jassy y. 1 year ago on Google
    This gift shop was amazing! They have varieties of gifts and lots of clothes as well! The worker Mr. Chung was amazing! He was very nice and super generous! He helped us a lot while we were shopping for friends! Would 100% recommend this place! And would definitely come back when I do visit Washington DC again!!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 M.M. Charlie de la R. 8 months ago on Google β€’ 22 reviews
    Mr. Chung is a very sincere and helpfull shop owner, his prices are the best in town. It is so worth it to find this shop the lower level. Make sure and say hello!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Joby S. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the variety of gifts in this shop for all ages. The owner was such a joy from the minute we walked in. My 2 boys absolutely adored the owner with his generosity. They have cherished all the gifts they received!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 HEEYOUNG K. 8 months ago on Google
    Very friendly owner and staff. We were looking for good souvenirs in the city and every place we visited. Honestly, it was overpriced and cheap quality. I found this place by chance when I use metro. I'm so happy to find this place. This place has tons of stuff and way better quality. You won't disappoint.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sarfaraz S. 1 year ago on Google
    This shop is a Gem in the heart of McPherson station. Very friendly owner. Great selection of gifts. He was so kind give us free t-shirts and my kids free gifts. If you want to buy souvenirs in DC, this is the spot. πŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’Ž
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Maria J. 1 year ago on Google
    Mr. Chung was wonderfully kind and generous to our school tour group. It was close to closing time, but he waited patiently as our group of approximately 40 students shopped for souvenirs. He even gave our students a discount and generously gifted each of the 4 chaperones a DC t-shirt. The shop is small, but has a good selection of touristy souvenirs for all ages.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Melissa W. 1 year ago on Google
    The owner is so nice and so appreciative of the business that we gave him! Highly recommend finding this fun little gem of a souvenir shop. 😊
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Maria V. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 7 reviews
    Best gift shop ever! The experience was very lovely as Mr. Chung was one of the friendliest people ever. Really appreciate his kindness and passion for his business. Definitely will be returning to his store every time we come visit.

  • 5/5 Nicole M. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 3 reviews
    My aunt and I was looking for a place to get some souvenirs on our last day in DC and came across this place and the gentlemen and young lady who helped us were just the absolute sweetest! Half off shirts and hoodies. Then, when we were leaving he stopped us and gave each a keychain and a coin for free as wished us a safe journey home. 10/10 would come back and recommend!

  • 5/5 Victoria M. 1 year ago on Google
    First time in DC and he made us feel welcome.The owner was the most incredibly nice man I’ve ever met and he gave us discounts and some freebies. Go here! Seriously! He has so many great choices for souvenirs. The staff was very friendly. All around 10/10!

  • 5/5 Sherry V. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 2 reviews
    This place is great for shirts and souvenirs! I was looking for something fun to bring back for my son. The lady that helped me suggested a "Minecraft" D.C. shirt and a "Lego" Air Force One. My son is obsessed with both and is excited to show them to his friends. Thank you so much!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • βœ“οΈ Small business

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