I was stopping into Aldi last night and decided to take a peek in this store. I haven't been in…read morehere since they moved locations years ago. I had a great time looking around at all of the neat stuff! I wasn't in need of anything so I was just window shopping. My favorite find were cans of spaghettios and ravioli that looked totally real, but we're actually safes you could store valuables in. Very clever. Here are some items you can expect to find here: Clothing: novelty tshirts of local restaurants that are no longer around, such as the ground round, Bills gear, Buffalo-themed shirts Costumes and accessories to buy (kids and adults) and rent. Toys / games Glass smoking accessories Gnomes Greeting cards Cards for play/magic Prank toys (candy that actually tastes horrible, fake vomit, fake dirty adult diapers, and a million other things) Novelty drink ware Unique gift ideas It's the kind of store you find one-of-a-kind items you don't see everywhere you go.

On the one hand, this place probably doesn't have a lot of direct competition. On the other hand,…read moreservice was great. A cast mate recommended it when I asked if she knew a good place to find stage makeup. They have a small but solid assortment of both grease and water based paint. Prices were good, comparable or better than what I've seen online plus they helped me choose between grease and water based paint. I was in and out in under five minutes. I'll definitely be back the next time I need stage makeup when street make up is inadequate for my needs. They also have an assortment of costumes, magic items and various other things, but I didn't have a chance to check it all out. Cool place.

Just probably one of the country's best art stores. I especially love that they carry some newer…read moretypes like mural supplies and a full line of angelus paints that you don't find in other places. Some of their people really are experts in their product areas, like Mike in airbrushing. Everything you can think of art wise is here and a great selection of cool funky gifts.

Incredible art and craft store! The curated selection of items here are top-notch and high…read morequality, and for very reasonable prices. They have supplies for a ton of different types of art. If you're creative, this is a place you will want to visit. Excellent spot to find gifts for creative people of all ages! Bonus: the staff are all friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I was having trouble finding something and the staff member walked me right to the spot and made sure I found what I needed. The parking lot is large and easy, and the front entrance is accessible with no stairs. Restrooms are gender-neutral. The building itself is set away from the main street and hard to see if you don't know it's there. There is a tiny "Hyatt" sign at the driveway, which is shared with the oil change place. Go past the oil change place and you'll see the large blue building. This store is well worth seeking out.

I visited Zawadi Books as part of Buffalo's Independent Bookstore Week and I plan to return. What…read morea great little spot! The shop itself is very small but they fit a truly excellent collection in the space, focused on books by and about Black people. There is a section in the back with kids' books. In addition to books, they have a large selection of greeting cards and a small shelf with puzzles and games. Look inside the front cover of each book for pricing. Friendly staff, easy street parking, great vibe. The shop is inside this residential-looking house - you'll see signage as soon as you walk in directing you which door to use (it is on the same floor as the main front door).

Quaint little gift shop and the right books for an open minded individual. Looking forward to many…read morefuture visits.

A small but packed local bookstore! I came looking for gifts and ended up becoming a member. Now…read moreI'll receive a discount on all my purchases here for the year. Every employee I interacted with was so friendly and helpful, and I appreciate that they offer to wrap gifts as well. In addition to books, they also carry stationary items like nice notebooks, calendars, and more. Highly recommend checking out if you enjoy reading or looking for a gift for a book lover in your life!

Great selection! I was especially happy with the fantasy and cookbook areas as I saw several…read morefavorites there as well as several on my to-read list. Aisles are clearly marked with genre so you can find your favorites quickly (or ignore the signs and browse everything!). I also loved the jar candles near the front counter, which have lids but you can take those off to smell the candles. Any of them lean toward a perfect "rainy day with a cup of coffee and a candle" vibe. Staff was friendly. The whole shop gives a very inclusive energy and made me feel comfortable and welcome. Parking is a challenge; find a parallel-parking spot down the street. (If you're familiar with the Elmwood area that will not be a surprise).

First - the heavy scent of incense here meant that I could not stay very long. If you have…read moreallergies to that sort of thing, heads up. However, I might try a future visit with a good mask to see if that lets me stay longer, because it looks like a really great and eclectic book selection. I saw several older ones that are hard to find. The store has lots of tiny nooks and crannies full of books that feels like a mini-adventure. This is definitely a "come get lost in a bookstore for a while" sort of place. I didn't see much signage and the one book I picked up did not have clear pricing on it so I'm not sure where they rank for that.

It is a magical space for those who love books and reading them. Every book you had possibly…read moreimagined reading (and hundreds you never thought of) are probably in this store. It is owned and run by Kalissa and her husband Vinny. They are kind and charming.

What an absolutely wonderful addition to the Hertel Ave shopping scene…read more This charming gift shop is chocked full of all kinds of things that you just can't stop say " ohhh look at that" or " oh my gosh how adorable is that?" or " what a great idea that is!" This is a new women owned business and not just Jessica the women but Stella the dog (when her schedule allows) opened to enhance our community. What can I get there you ask? Well you can get a baby soft robe or a bag of malted milk peanut butter balls. Maybe a set of baby animal finger puppets or a dog blanket and toy Christmas gift set. How about a Buffalo sweatshirt or some fluffy slippers. Maybe some thermal tumblers or a s'mores Christmas tree ornament. Of course I simply couldn't resist getting a couple of things...... and I'm very certain you will have a very hard time resisting something calling your name too. I'm so excited to see what Jessica and Stella will be filling the store with after the holidays. I think this is definitely one of those stores that will have just the perfect gift that you aren't going to see everywhere. Oh and don't forget " one for you and one for me, two for me and one for you...." Shopping is a challenge with all these adorable choices!!

I wandered in here through a Yelp event and ended up leaving with a package. This gift studio is…read morewarm, inviting and how the store is decorated is gorgeous. I enjoyed looking in all the nooks and crannies and making sure I didn't miss anything. The owner, Jen, is very friendly and welcoming and told me her name as soon as I walked in and conveyed that if there was anything I needed, to not hesitate to let her know. Also, Stella, is a dog. She greeted me when I walked in and I had a smile plastered on my face the entire time I was moving around the shop because she was so adorable and had bells around her collar. I purchased a llama ornament for myself, and a coaster with a snarky saying on it for my mom. Visit this shop ASAP because you will fall in love with the setting, the owner, and the dog, Stella. I can't wait to see how the store is decorated past Christmas. Right now, there are two stunning Christmas trees and it looks like a winter wonderland.

Awesome bookshop. They have both new and used books, and even a small section for DVD's. The…read morestaff clearly love books and are happy to help guide you to the perfect stories. Bonus, they sell Snowy Owl Tea here (another Buffalo local company) for the perfect books-and-tea combos.

Love this place!! Amazingly well-curated selection of used and new books. Also, they hold lots of…read morecool events open to the community!

What a great place to shop for gifts and greeting cards. Lots of selection for greeting cards,…read morefriendly staff and it's a pretty big store inside loaded with stock now that they have moved to the Big Lots Plaza on Transit Road. When I am stuck for a gift idea, like buying my parents a gift, the people who have everything, I can go in and find something cute, funny or sentimental. If you can't think of an idea, just as the staff working there - they are so helpful and can give you some ideas. That's what I do and it saves me a lot of time going from item to item with a "deer in the headlights" look.