This is a nice local bookstore. The selection is pretty good for how small the place is. They also…read morehave local authors' books, which is nice. It's a welcoming space and the employees are helpful. Third House also hosts a couple of events a month. Check this place out if you are downtown.

I love exploring local businesses when possible and Third House Books & Coffee is a true gem in my…read moreopinion. This small store sells fresh-brewed coffee, as well as publications from independent press companies. The selection is varied, and there's even a section of books specifically meant to read in house. The menu is small and straightforward, featuring less than ten items, all under $10. Seating is limited with about four tables, two couches and a coffee table. The store has a very cozy atmosphere and is a great place to sit and get work done if things aren't too busy. They do host events on some nights, such as readings, meetings and mic nights, all of which are posted on their Facebook page. Third House has an open hallway connecting it to Downtown Wine & Cheese next door. They are separately owned, but may have deals during events like Open Mic Night (50% off one glass of house wine). I enjoyed my time at Third House, and I hope to see the business thrive. They have my support for sure.

Music lovers, rejoice!…read more If you're looking for a place where great music is key, look no further! When I first started my record collection, I asked my music-loving co-worker where to go and he immediately recommended Hear Again! Located in downtown Gainesville only a few cobblestoned steps from the legendary Hippodrome Theater, Hear Again has a fantastic location in the heart of the city. You'll usually know when the shop is open based on the standing sign that is propped up during business hours! Upon entrance into the store, you're surrounded by some of the greatest tunes to ever be pressed on their various mediums with more genres that you could even count. Hear Again is so wonderfully organized and arranged, there never seems to be a a CD or vinyl out of alphabetical or genre order - talk about arrangement! The wonderful store owner also keeps a running list online of available vinyls, also available on their Instagram page which is updated weekly with new arrivals or sales. My favorite portion of the store? The used records! I've scored vinyls in prime condition for $5 or even less! One of my favorite details about Hear Again? Their COVID practices! Upon entry, you get your temp checked, hands sprayed with alcohol/sanitizer and you are then provided with gloves. I love it!! So if you're planning to show some love to your music collection soon, Hear Again has all the greats your record player could want!

Walking into Hear Again feels like walking back in time, where you can be in a room full of college…read morestudents who are so enthralled by the music selection that they barely even pull out their phones. Hear Again has both new and used records, as well as a killer cassette selection that includes a lot of recently released music, which is hard to find. Everything is priced extremely reasonably. The person behind the counter is always super kind and personable, and willing to help out and give great suggestions. This is a great place for a music lover to be on a hot day (or any day).

Looking for a unique date night or fun family event? Then, you gotta check out the Glass Factory!…read moreGreat for celebrations. This would be a great activity for adults and recommended for common sense smart people. The four us had our own station complete with glass, tools, and torch. This was a first time glass class for all of us. After the common safety recommendations, Justin did an amazing job showing us basic techniques (suitable for our novice level). He helped us shape our designs when asked. This was a very hands-on, creative playing experience! Recommendations: -Wear work clothes and sneakers (it gets hot!). -Bring a drink and empty your tank (bathroom on site). You'll be at our station standing for quite some time. -Come with an idea of what you want to make. -Have an open mind and as Justin says, let your adult self go. Just play. -Be ready for a satisfying and simultaneously aggravating process. -Bring your sense of humor! -Your glass creations will take at least 24 hours to cool down in the kiln. Be ready to pick them up a few days later. Thank you, Justin! We'll definitely be back!

We took the beginner class with Justin and he was awesome. He gave us a quick demonstration on what…read moreto do and we had the freedom to make anything we wanted which was great. We will definitely go back if we're ever in Gainesville again. If you're curious about working with glass don't hesitate and sign up for a class.

My boyfriend and I wanted to try a new coffee/matcha and first found Coterie's instagram page…read more Their instagram was super cute, had great marketing, and it appears they even host events (like group crafts!). We ordered the iced vanilla dirty chai with cinnamon and the lucky charms matcha (since it is March). For the iced vanilla dirty chai with cinnamon: the chai was both sweet and creamy, with strong hints of cinnamon (especially with the cinnamon powder on top). This is a drink we would order again if we went back The lucky charm matcha was slightly disappointing. The menu said it was made with cereal milk, though the taste didn't come through and just tasted like regular whole milk. The matcha was bland/dull and lacked depth of taste. On top, there were only 3 lucky charms, which was the part we were most excited for yet unfortunately let down by. For the quality of drink, the prices were high and not worth the value. The matcha was $8.25, which was most disappointing, and the chai was ~$6. The service was great and the barista was super nice. While your drinks are being made, there's tons of stickers, trinkets, and merch to look at. If you'd like to stay inside, there's an "upstairs" (couple stairs up) seating area where I assume most of the crafting events occur. Being off of University, parking is limited.

This place is so cute. I has a ton of stickers, accessories, clothing, and more from artists. It…read morealso has drinks and cookies. If you like cute/kawaii things, you should 100% check this place out!

Amazing crystal, herbs, spells, and witch store! Very helpful and kind people and the place smells…read moreamazing! 10/10

Stella Luna and the staff at Moon Craft Works are extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. The shop…read morehas a great selection of hand made local artisan goods, such has hand sewn totes, witches brooms, and witches bells made in store by Stella Luna herself. They offer tarot readings in shop, as well as a spell bar in which you can create your own custom spell jar. The prices are reasonable and she has a great selection of books, herbs for burning, jewelry, and more. The shop also offers monthly raffles that provide you with a ticket for every item you purchase. There aren't many metaphysical shops in Gainesville, but I cannot recommend Moon Craft Works enough.

First time here, in to get ideas of what some old coin was worth, the lady was short in her tone,…read moreshe's didn't even look what we really had. Felt unimportant and rushed. Also, had some estate jewelry I wanted looked at but no thanks, I'll go elsewhere.

I went to the Coin and Jewelry Gallery in Gainesville, Florida with a box of half dollars and…read moresilver dollars. The lady I dealt with was the co-owner. She was very courteous, and told me the value of the monies as she sorted through them. Although the final amount was somewhat lower than I had expected, I was okay with that, as I understand that they need to make a profit too. I went to this business a week later with smaller denomination coins as well as antique jewelry and paper currency. The young lady that waited on my was unfriendly, and went through my coins more quickly that I would have expected. She didn't mention the price they would be paying for the wheat pennies, large pennies, Indian Head pennies, Buffalo nickles, Mercury dimes, etc., until after a co-worker had taken my cigar box of wheat pennies ran them through their coin counter. I had coins in folders. The best coins were in folders and the value of some of some wheat pennies was in excess of $25.00. When the young lady was finished, and the coins were processed such that I could not retrieve them, I was told that I was being paid two cents per penny, whether they were Wheat or Indian Head pennies. I am not a jeweler or collector myself. I was helping the family of someone who had recently passed. The 1930's antique gold wedding ring with four diamonds, brought me $40.00. My biggest mistake was not refusing an offer of one-hundred dollars for some Confederate paper money and fractional currency. The male co-owner said that Confederate money and fractional currency had no value other than historical or as a novelty. I found that when I went home and checked online, that the value of that stack of paper money was in excess of four hundred dollars. All in all, I found that in dealing with the Coin and Jewelry Gallery, I was paid more that five hundred dollars less than the true value of the money and jewelry I took to them. I thought that I had found an honest people to deal with, and had already recommended these people to several friends. I will be contacting my friends and letting them know that I was mistaken. If you want the true value of coins and jewelry you are selling, it would be in your best interest to NOT take them to the Coin and Jewelry Gallery in Gainesville.

The Creative Arts Cafe is a studio-based venue offering arts and craft classes & workshops for…read morechildren and adults. Studio time is available for a very reasonable rate - there are a variety of tools and materials available for all sorts of arts. Papermaking, printmaking, moldmaking, concrete casting, sewing, carving...painting and drawing classes currently open.

What an amazing find! Love the herbs and incense and the prices are great! There is soooo much…read morepacked into this little store! There is nothing else like it in Gainesville! Go!!!

I enjoy visiting esoteric type shops because of the light, love, & uplifting spirits. Otter & Trout…read moreunfortunately is the exception to that rule. When I entered I was overcome by a horribly strong odor of what seems to be a combination of bad incense & herb burning for many years. The store suffered from the 4Ds.....dark, dingy, dusty & dirty. In fact any merchandise that isn't sealed should be considered used as it is all tainted with a layer of residue from the burning of items. In so far as pressured sales, yes they do suffer from that also even to the extent of as you're heading toward the door. The couple of items I had a somewhat interest in the shopkeeper could not demonstrate or explain them correctly. Personally I couldn't get out of there quick enough to get fresh air in my body. To add to the dismal experience I had to maneuver myself around beer cans in the parking lot.