Sammy's Flowers

02/27/09

Thank God For Independent Florists!

by babysittedworld at Citysearch

In a world where everything is about some megastore and these days discount stores, it is so nice to see and be able to experience the personal service and selection you get from an independent business owner. I have been watching so many local businesses on the brink of failing and to see this one thriving and have such a popular following really validates how I feel about it. It is a unique and special place. The selection is vast. I live in the neighborhood and I love walking by all the flowers that line the sidewalk. I get an arrangement every week and not because I have a lot of money. The way they sell their flowers you can create your own arrangements (they sell by the stem) and so I just choose around the more expensive stuff, but never feel like I have ever walked away with anything other than an awesome centerpiece for my table. So come on people, support local and our culture! There are so many great businesses in my neighborhood I want to survive! Go to local bakeries, florists, butchers and restaurants. They need you.

• Pros: Flowers, service, point of view

08/13/09

Beautiful flowers

by AnchorageAK at Citysearch

My son was not in the country on his first wedding anniversary. He wanted beautiful flowers for his wife, and Sammy's provided them on time, with her favorite flowers. He sent me a picture of what they did, and it was a lovely arrangement. It eased his mind knowing she would have these flowers, and he could trust the store to get them there on the correct date.

• Pros: flower arrangement was beautiful and on time
• Cons: none

03/29/09

Extraordinary Flowers!

by LyndaIversen at Citysearch

Sammy's did the flowers for our daughter's Feb. 28th wedding at the Waverley Country Club. They were designed, created and executed by SAGE,a floral designer at Sammy's. It was as if SAGEcrawled inside my daughter''s head and created the exact floral arrangements that my daughter wanted. Our friends are still commenting on the outstanding arrangements a month later! The prices were more than fair, and this shop accomodated our every need. The attention to detail with delivery right on time and set-up done to perfection could not be toppedd by any florist. Go to Sammy's and ask for SAGE!

• Pros: Amazing detailed florist
• Cons: None!

02/27/09

Great Experience

by Mitzy5paw at Citysearch

The service was efficient. I called with a last minute, rush order. They had up to date photos on their website and I was able to order exactly what I wanted. When it came, it looked exactly like the photo. My Valentine was impressed and that was the point. I'd use them again. Whoever I spoke with on the phone was very patient and pleasant.

• Pros: efficient and got exactly what I ordered without disappointment

01/26/09

Failed to Deliver

by willco42 at Citysearch

Cons:

Bought flowers for delivery to my wife at work on her thirtieth birthday. Told them she was leaving at 3:30pm. They said "no problem." I got a call at 4pm and was told "we just noticed that your flowers are still sitting here." Said they were swamped that day. HUGELY depressing. I asked why they didn't call hours before when they knew there might have been a problem looming, the response was something like "Derrrr?!?"

Pros:

Offered full refund without complaint. Offered to re-deliver that evening to the house or restaurant of my choosing. Very apologetic.

09/19/08

Sick cat... Sniffin' lilies...

by bummysmear at Citysearch

I happend to randomly find reviews of this particular flower shop. I had to laugh when I read the review that critisized the store for not telling the customer that cats can get sick from lilies. I am sorry, but the store was right about what they said to the customer. In life people sometimes need to use their brains and find out information on their own about "lilies". Because of ignorant people such as these, there must be labels on coffee cups from McDonalds that caution that the coffee may be hot!

08/28/08

Pretty flowers, but poor customer service and lack of knowledge

by user715 at Citysearch

BUYER BEWARE: Any flower or plant in the LILY family is extremely poisonous to your cat! We bought a $40 bouquet from Sammy's for an event, and our pet got some of the pollen on his nose. After a quick internet search we found out that any and all parts of the lily are toxic and cause rapid kidney failure in felines. We went back to the flower shop to inform them of this information, and they could have cared less! Not only was the manager rude - he didn't even stop working to listen to us! - he said it was our fault and that he didn't have time to inform his customers about the hazard of specific flowers (Needless to say in this case they are hypocrites, as the woman who arranged the flowers for us DID alert us to possible skin irritation from another flower in our bouquet). He was confrontational from the start, and told us that WE could make signs for his shop because he just didn't have the time. Caveat Emptor is true in this case, but watch out for this pretentious flower shop, especially if you have animals or have ever cared about one! They certainly don't, and will take your money but not responsibility for their ignorance.

• Pros: Large selection
• Cons: Horrible customer service and lack of knowledge

06/18/08

Not true about the full refund

by IMPDX at Citysearch

As you can see of my review last year I was disappointed to say the least, then I see that Sammy?s said they ?gave this customer a full refund? that is absolutely not true what so ever, I ask for help with the dead flowers and was told ?I can offer you SOME store credit next time you buy flowers?

Stop lying ? you offered no refund, maybe its just a bad employee in NW, but my every word was true.

06/06/08

Simply the Best

by shellzbellz at Citysearch

I've used Sammy's multiple times for deliveries to friends and co-workers. They have done an absolutely amazing job of translating my crazy arrangement instructions (i.e., "oh, you know, she's really cool and creative, something hip and fresh, but not gaudy or weird and not too smelly") and created gorgeous bouquets that perfectly fit the personalities of the recipients. Customer service is amazing, too. Most of my delivery requests are same-day and Sammy's never bats an eyelash - they arrange something beautiful and get it right out the door. Product excellence AND stellar service? Yep, Sammy's can deliver both.

Editorial Review by Christy Buena

by Contributor at Citysearch

Retail store features fresh cut and exotic flower arrangements, bouquets and offers delivery.