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

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. ✨🐭

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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!

05/21/2026

Shout out to our latest BST pursuit, we appreciate you helping us provide to the awesome budding TCG community we have. 🐭✨

We’re so excited to show off our latest pick ups and everything you see here is always Market Price or slightly under. We have plenty of singles available for under a dollar if you are looking to build your decks or add to your growing collection. See you soon! 😊

This video was filmed on 05/20/26! A couple of singles are now sold out, but please stay tuned as we’re always adding more to the card case and plexiglass at the counter. 🫡

05/21/2026

TCG at retail price?! Unheard of... Unless you’re at Modern Mouse Gifts! We’re excited to announce that we have Pokemon and One Piece packs available for sale, while supplies last. ✨

What’s in stock?
✨ Nihil Zero (Perfect Order) Korean Pokemon Packs.
✨ Fists of Divine Speed Korean One Piece Packs.
✨ We still have Two Legends Korean One Piece Packs available as well!

Are there any limits?
🔴 Yes, 3 packs per series, per person, no exceptions.

Other info to note:
🔴 We cut the corners of your packs upon purchase, no exceptions. We do this to combat reselling or any sussy behavior.

Come check out our TCG Case, Singles, and see what’s new! Modern Mouse Gifts is located at 2223 South Shore Center and home to 300+ local and independent makers and artists. By supporting small businesses like our vendors and ourselves, you’re supporting an amazing community! We’re open 12-6pm everyday except Mondays. See you soon! 🐭😊

05/17/2026

Trinket Tin Craft Night was a success! We collaborated with for another event and had *so* much fun. 💜

Everyone’s tins were super cute, we love seeing everyone’s creations! Come join us for another craft night and stay tuned for future event announcements. Our budding craft community is so appreciated! 💕

We can’t wait to see you at the shop! Visit us at 2223 South Shore Center, open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm. 🐭

05/17/2026

Hey Mouse fans! Our sincerest Mouse-pologies, we will not be attending the show tonight. Please still come out and support all the vendors and our friends at the Pacific Lighthouse tonight from 4-9pm - free entry, free parking and free boba (while supplies last!) 🎉

Some of the Mice will still be running the shop today from 12-6pm. Come shop at 2223 South Shore Center! We hope to see you soon, and hope to catch you at a future show. 🐭

05/13/2026

What’s next for Modern Mouse Gifts, you ask?! Trinket Tin Craft Night this Friday 5/15 from 6:30pm-8pm ✨😜

Catch us at Sip & Game this Sunday 5/17 from 4pm-9pm! 👾🧋

If you’d like to visit us for pur regular shopping hours, we’ll be open all week Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm! Hope to see you soon, our webstore is also available at your fingertips 24/7 📲🫶

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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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