Modern Mouse

Modern Mouse Modern Mouse is one of the East Bay's premier handmade gift shops! LGBTQ+ owned & operated.

Established in 2009, Modern Mouse offers a collection of fun, stylish and unique wares made by local and independent designers. You'll find housewares & living accessories, artwork, fashion accessories, apparel, jewelry and special occasion gifts... something for just about everyone! With over 270 local & independent artists in-store, a stellar staff, and great music always on, you'll find yoursel

f with quite the brilliant shopping experience at the Mouse.

:: Features & Interviews ::

2019 - East Bay Express, 72 Hours in Alameda
https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/72-hours-in-alameda/Content?oid=26261627

2018 - The Monthly
http://www.themonthly.com/retail1809.html

2018 - 7x7 Guide to Alameda
https://www.7x7.com/modern-guide-to-alameda-2116521423.html?rebelltitem=1

2018 - Sundrop Jewelry
https://store.sundropjewelry.com/blogs/news/featured-shop-modern-mouse

2015 - Alameda Magazine Holiday Guide
http://www.alamedamagazine.com/Alameda-Magazine/December-2015/Our-2015-Holiday-Gift-Guide/

2014 - Alameda Magazine Holiday Guide
http://www.alamedamagazine.com/Alameda-Magazine/December-2014/Presents-of-Mind/

2014 - Creative Business League
http://www.creativebusinessleague.com/blog/2014/8/27/retail-feature-modern-mouse-in-alameda-ca

2014 - The Alamedan Business Buzz
http://www.thealamedan.org/news/alameda-business-buzz-sunday-crafternoons

2013 - Alameda Magazine Holiday Guide
http://www.alamedamagazine.com/Alameda-Magazine/December-2013/Alameda-shopping-stops-for-the-holidays/

2013 - East Bay Express Holiday Guide
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/a-gift-for-every-person/Content?oid=3772411

2012 - East Bay Express Alameda
https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/alameda/Content?oid=3131846

2012 - Sunset Magazine
http://www.modernmousegifts.com/2012/01/thank-you-sunset-magazine/

2011 - Hyphen Magazine
https://hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/16/hyphen-gift-guide-green-n-local-edition

2010 - East Bay Express Holiday Guide
https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/holiday-shopping-with-less/Content?oid=2224645

06/03/2026

Excited for Modern Mouse x Pokémon products? 🐭👾 DITTO.

Dance along with our newest plushies in-store! Shop our latest restock of Eevee blind boxes, new DIY hobby kits, plush keychains you can bring along anywhere and soooo much more. We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm! See you soon ❤️

Your guide to Happy Goods’ restock & new earring designs! Tiny, but mighty! These little post earrings bring us so much ...
05/31/2026

Your guide to Happy Goods’ restock & new earring designs! Tiny, but mighty! These little post earrings bring us so much joy and whimsy.

restock is here at Modern Mouse Gifts! Find your next pair of happy earrings and see what’s new. ✨

Modern Mouse is open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm, closed Mondays. We have a little something for everyone at our gift shop! Come support small businesses around the Bay Area and beyond. 🐭

05/30/2026

The cutest, smollest artist: Shop Nelly’s new items, like her amazing acrylic charm blind boxes 📦❓🐯

Boba Mouse loves the Haku bullet journal! Which is your favorite from their latest restock? Thank you for always supporting smol businesses, Bay Area! Come through to Modern Mouse this weekend from 12-6pm. ✨

05/29/2026

Your perfect pairings 💖

We’re all over these magnets and think they go well with…

’s adorable chibi Sailor Moon Print 🌙
’s perfect snack tote bag 😋

CoffeePuddin also has cutie single keycaps AND dynamic duos! Double the boba, double the fun. 🧋

Modern Mouse Gifts is open until 6pm today! Come shop online or in-store. We’ll see you soon 😘

05/28/2026

What the fudge?! Raspberry and Mint Chocolate, sign us up! 🍫

We all need a sweet treat sometimes. restock got to us just in time! Handcrafted in Sacramento, but you can find their fudge in over 100 stores in CA - including Modern Mouse Gifts! 🎁

We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm. Come support everything local and handmade! 🐭

05/28/2026

IT’S PIKACHU!!!!!!!1!!! 🤬 Shop our latest restocks and all things Pocket-Mon inspired at the store! 👾

is new at the Mouse and has the cutest 151 Original Pokémon-inspired art print! Pewter City Trading Co. is still in stock with their patches, stickers, enamel pins & more 😊

Shop local! Support 250+ local and indie vendors at the Mouse. We hope to see you soon! Open Tues-Sun from 12-6pm 🐭✨

05/26/2026

Am I posting about our products enough? Please send Boba Mouse some validation. 💀🧋

AAA Crafts is one of our OG jewelrymakers from El Cerrito, CA. Their fine jewelry is perfect for everyday wear ✨🐭

Next up, we have another original artist & maker, Granny Panty Designs ! A loved one would absolutely appreciate a local map greeting card, poster or sticker of the Bay 🌁💖

Local gifts from our independent artists are always something to brag about. We enjoy supporting small businesses like ourselves and genuinely appreciate everyone who comes by to support! Shop with us at 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda, CA. 🤩

05/24/2026

we love u 🐭

We absolutely cannot get enough of Keycap Clickers! These are our favorite fidgets right now, come by the shop if you want to click with us. ⌨️

We’re located at 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda, CA! Open 12-6pm Tuesday-Sunday, closed on Mondays. Shop online 24/7 on our webstore! 👉📲

05/23/2026

We love Lil Potato the Hedgehog by .doodles!!! 🦔🥔 Unbox with Magpie & Angel!

Have you ever wanted your very own Lil Potato to adventure with all throughout town? Now you can pick up a special starter kit Loaded Potato Box, which includes:

🦔 Lil Potato the Hedgehog
🦔 Travel Case
🦔 2 Deco Sticker Sheets
🦔 Adoption Certificate & Vinyl Sticker
🦔 Chef Apron & Hat
🦔 Boba
🦔 Sleep Hat & Blanket

Grab yours today in-store and check out Melody’s restock of cutie vinyl stickers! If you like Maplestory, Ghibli, cute hedgehogs doin’ stuff, you just might love their items. ✨🐭

Just a little bit of what’s new at the Mouse…Artists + Makers:💖 💖 💖 💖 We’re Modern Mouse Gifts in Alameda, CA and we...
05/22/2026

Just a little bit of what’s new at the Mouse…

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We’re Modern Mouse Gifts in Alameda, CA and we have a little bit of everything in our cute shop. We’re open 12-6pm Tues-Sun and closed on Mondays. Can’t wait to see you for some gift shopping! 🐭

Too far from the Bay Area? Not to worry, our webstore is open 24/7. Stay tuned for updates and events!

Address

2223 South Shore Center
Alameda, CA
94501

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+15108148830

Website

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