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About Miniso Palo Alto
MINISO, a global lifestyle chain, has a street shop on the 200 block of University Avenue rather than in a mall. The company's US store locator gives it its own location page, which lists the address but leaves the hours and phone number blank. MINISO says it adds more than 100 new arrivals every month, so the shelves change often. It also runs a MINISO Rewards membership with member rewards and birthday treats and its website sets out coupon and return policies.
What this location offers
MINISO names ten product categories:
- Apparel, bags and accessories
- Electronics and tech accessories
- Home goods and lifestyle items
- Stationery
- Toys and collectibles, including plushies and sealed blind boxes with a random figure inside
- Beauty, personal care and fragrance
- Food and beverage
- Pet items
Licensed characters are a large part of the range. MINISO USA features collaborations such as Chiikawa, The Powerpuff Girls, Harry Potter and Loopy, plus its own characters including PenPen, Mimibara, CiCi and GiGi. Which ones are on the shelves varies by store and month, so ask staff if you are after a particular series. Our gifts and souvenirs guide lists other gift shops around town.
Location and getting there
Miniso is at 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.
The Palo Alto Caltrain station is less than a quarter mile away, a walk of a few minutes.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
What is nearby
- Local Union 271, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- Oren's Hummus Shop, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- KEEN Garage, store, under 0.1 mi
- Arnoldi Jewelers, store, under 0.1 mi
- LensCrafters, practice, under 0.1 mi
- University Avenue, under 0.1 mi
- Cogswell Plaza, under 0.1 mi
- Lytton Plaza, 0.1 mi
Other books, gifts, art and specialty shops nearby: Bryant Street Gallery (under 0.1 mi); Verizon University Avenue (under 0.1 mi); Apple University Avenue (under 0.1 mi); Qualia Contemporary Art (0.1 mi). Browse the full books, gifts, art and specialty shops list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against MINISO USA: 281 University Ave location page; MINISO USA store locator; MINISO USA: Our story. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Miniso in Palo Alto?
Miniso is at 281 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.2 miles away.
What does Miniso sell?
MINISO lists ten product categories, from stationery and beauty to snacks, pet items and electronics. It is known for plush toys, blind boxes and licensed character collaborations.
What are the hours of Miniso on University Avenue?
MINISO's location page for the Palo Alto store does not list hours or a phone number. Check the page or stop by before planning a visit around a specific time.