There are 19 verified card shops in San Francisco listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. The best-rated, Dogpatch Games, holds a 4.9 rating across 209 Google reviews. These are the shops local collectors use for sports cards, Pokemon, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed wax, graded singles, and group breaks.
This guide ranks the highest-rated card shops in San Francisco by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in San Francisco — with addresses, hours, and services — see the San Francisco card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in San Francisco
These are the highest-rated card shops in San Francisco, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Dogpatch Games
209 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. The store on Tennessee Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
The Game Parlour
A 4.8 rating across 819 verified Google reviews. This location on Irving Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Gamescape
781 verified reviews at a 4.8 rating. The store on Divisadero Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Game Post of San Francisco
184 verified reviews at a 4.8 rating. This shop on 3rd Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Isotope Comics
A 4.7 rating across 354 verified Google reviews. This location on Fell Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in San Francisco
With 19 shops in San Francisco, it pays to match the store to what you collect. Chasing singles for a set or a player run? Look for a shop with a deep singles case rather than one built mainly around sealed product.
Ripping sealed wax or joining group breaks is a different trip — check a shop's listing for current-year boxes and whether it runs live or recorded breaks. If you are selling cards or a whole collection, look for the shops tagged for buying and selling, and bring your cards sleeved so they can make a fair offer.
For grading, you do not have to open a PSA, BGS, or SGC account yourself. Many San Francisco shops are authorized grading drop-off centers that bundle submissions and handle the shipping — ask about turnaround and pricing before you go.
Card shows and events near San Francisco
Card shows are where California collectors find dealers, deals, and grail cards all in one room. Browse our directory of upcoming card shows and events across the US and Canada to plan your next show near San Francisco.
See all 19 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in San Francisco — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the San Francisco card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 19 verified card shops listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. This guide highlights the highest-rated. The full list with addresses, hours, and services is on the San Francisco directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in San Francisco?
Dogpatch Games is among the highest-rated card shops in San Francisco, holding a 4.9-star rating across 209 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among San Francisco's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in San Francisco?
Many San Francisco card shops act as grading drop-off centers, bundling PSA, BGS, and SGC submissions and handling shipping so you do not need your own account. Look for the grading tag on the shop listings, and call ahead for current turnaround times and pricing.
What do card shops in San Francisco buy?
Most San Francisco shops buy singles, sealed wax, vintage cardboard, graded slabs, and whole collections — across sports cards, Pokemon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh. Look for listings tagged for buying and selling, and bring your cards in protective sleeves for the best offer.