Trip Review - Kidforce Collectibles Kidforce Collectibles Kidforce Collectibles Pinball League…read more It was awesome going into Berea And stopping at Kidforce Collectibles. Unfortunately, I went on Joe, the owner's off day, so I didn't get a chance to say hi to him, but his staff is always warm and friendly. I dig the amount of Star Wars memorabilia he has, along with all the other toys, collectible card games, tabletop games, and of course, the pinball machines. He also has new Comics weekly along with some back issues, stickers, supplies, and some really great statues. They run Magic the Gathering nights and other gaming functions please jump on their Facebook page to see their schedule. If you're looking for collectible card games singles, they also have probably one of the largest supplies in Northeast Ohio. Check out the 55 pictures I shot. Anytime I shoot 55 pictures tells me that there's so much goodness in there that I can't make up my mind which pictures to shoot. We appreciate the support that they've given us over years. We've loved to have folks go and say hi to them. Kidforce is easy to get to, right in downtown Berea .

Primarily a review for Kidforce Pinball since I didn't see a separate listing here for it. Went by…read morebefore my flight back home and arrived at noon but the arcade doesn't open up til 2pm but the owner of Kidforce was there and opened it up for me to flip in early which was super generous. The machines also played really well and had a good mix from solid states through the latest Stern release, The Uncanny X-Men. Had a great time on the machines which range from $0.50 to $1 a play and even put up some initials. Definitely a fun spot to flip at and they also have video games. The owner mentioned to me that they are getting their liquor license soon so you'll be able to have a beer while you flip in the future!

S'il Vous Play is a charming toy store in the heart of Cleveland Heights - Cedar Lee District. This…read moretoy store is located in a historical Tudor building, former firehouse. It's a magical store that I wish I had to play at growing up. I can only describe it as an immersion into the pages of a fairytale, it's that cute of an aesthetic. You'll see when you visit! Store: The store has two whimsical levels. The first level often has handmade decorations or twinkly lights. The second level has a gorgeous city mural. There is plenty of natural light. There is sufficient room for the kids to play on the second level and also shop. You can also linger outdoors at dainty tables. Merchandise: The store sells toys for boys and girls of various ages. From dinosaur games to doll houses, you'll find so many things here. Toys are very high quality and very unique. A lot of toys are European made. There is predominance of wood toys and educational games. You won't find the basic boring and overplayed toys. You simply won't find toys like these anywhere else in the city. I don't have kids but stop by to shop for Christmas kid drive donations. It's always so pleasant to shop here and tap into my inner child. I feel that the prices are very fair considering the quality of the merchandise. They also sometimes have great sales. Service: The owner Mariah and the team at S'il Vous Play are such lovely people. Kind, attentive, and always welcoming. Events: The toy shop offers birthday parties. I can't think of a more magical location to host one to be honest. And the location is so photogenic! Many moms I have met in the community had a lovely experience with birthdays here. The toy shop is very involved with the community and you'll find them at various events. Bring the kids to the Heights Music Hop in the fall for music and fun. Look at the store's social media for more happenings. For moms and non-moms, there are monthly women's circles hosted by the Little Scraps of Magic. The circles include tea, conversation, sound bath, and a space for womanhood. I mostly visit the store for these circles and they are soul medicine. They allow you to check out the store, tap into your inner child, and connect with local women. Parking: Parking is available onsite, it's free. Overflow parking is right next door. I can't recommend this store enough. It's just so beautiful, well designed, and filled with treasure. I highly recommend shopping here for your kids, your loved ones' kids, and checking out events. It's a true gem!

Nice people working there. Very helpful and welcoming. The merchandise also featured a lot of wood…read moreand seemed very well made. Great place for original children's items.

Not a doll/dollhouse person. Got word from another model railroad enthusiast that this store was…read morewell worth looking into for modeling supplies. An understatement. She is very courteous, understanding, and helpful. She (the owner)also has a better supply of "our" stuff, like wood shapes and sheets, plastic sheets that a lot of model railroad shops no longer carry. There's also a decent selection of paints and tools. Great location across the street from a mini shopping center with some other decent stores and some good places for lunch.

What a wonderful shop! The store owner is so sweet and really knows her stuff. Great selection and…read moregreat quality of selection. The last time my boyfriend and I visited we got dinosaur finger puppets for fun and they are a huge hit. I work with kids and second graders lose their mind over them!

Small, packed shop of vintage toy type items. Most items are newer in original packaging…read more Characters were from comics, space themes, cards, and more. There are little toy things, and big toy things. The vintage clothing was one of a kind in different sizes...men, women and some kids. There is something for all ages. Yelp posts the store opens at 2 p.m., and into the evening. It's open on weekends, too. If in the area, check it out. The owner, a friendly guy, was putting out merchandise, and talked about his hobby...all the stuff. My son asked him about Master Chief, which he had some cool items.

Star pop is a cute little vintage store in the Waterloo District. We have visited Waterloo several…read moretimes recently and this is the first time it has been open. We had to stop in and take a look. Despite being a small store the amount of inventory was enormous. You could tell the owner has been buying/collecting for some time. I think he was actually looking at items to purchase when we were in the store. Although we didn't purchase anything on this trip we will definitely stop by again. There appeared to be many hard to find items and items that were very nostalgic. It was fun to look around. The prices seemed fair.

Not a fan of their hours but so happy to have finally made it here! This place definitely qualifies…read moreas a hidden gem or a less-traveled CLE shop. I could easily spend hours here, and did, last Sunday! What gorgeous decor, layout, vibes and selection they have! Workers were really friendly as well. The prices of books were high though--no discount at all for new books. Fine to support local but this is why the library will still always be my favorite. What I was confused about is how the books are organized because it is not by author nor by used/new. I'm pretty sure new books were placed right next to pre-owned ones on the same shelf... I did enjoy all the gift and merchandise displays. They were all set up in a way that looked irresistible to buy! My BF bought this photography coffee table book he was really excited about and I got a children's novel illustrated by Jon Klassen (big fans!).

Whether you are a book lover or not, there's something for everyone in this wonderful place. Today…read morewas my first time stopping in, and I enjoyed myself so much looking around at all of the books, trinkets and little doodads. The people working there were very knowledgeable and friendly. The book collection alone is incredible. There is multiple room rooms and the sanctuary holds very old and important books and is definitely interesting to look around in. They also have a cute gift shop that has very cool gifts and handmade items as well. Totally a great find if you are looking for something fun to do, or just looking for a few books.

We first noticed this place when we were grabbing drinks from a bar across the street…read more When walking in we were greated by friendly staff. I believe it's 5 dollars per person to play. You can use your card here as well which was great!!!! It's a small place that looks like it can fit about 40 people in it but everyone was having a great time. They just opened up and they are working on a few kinks here and there but it's a great spot for parties especially if you're looking to just hang somewhere quickly after a bite to eat. They have so many different board games!!!!!! We do look forward to coming back here again.

Parallel Universe Books is a new bookstore located in the City Goods shopping centre on W. 28th…read morestreet in Ohio City. They are down the street from Amba restaurant. I believed they opened their store in November 2025. My friend Christina and I stopped by in mid-March 2026 to browse books as we waited for our dinner reservation next door at Amba. BOOKS/OTHER -- There are 2 levels of books to browse with the upstairs filled with used books and downstairs containing new books. I bought two used books for $6 each - one is titled Disgrace and the other is titled Sapiens: A brief history of humankind. I haven't read these 2 books yet but I am excited to later this year. Besides books, I noticed other items for sale such as some cute handbags (small tote bags with jewelry or charms on them) and t-shirts. FANTASY/SCIENCE FICTION -- They offer a wide selection of fantasy and sci-fi books which my friend Christina appreciated which is her genre. I don't read fantasy or science fiction books so I can't comment on that but I did notice some Andy Weir books on the shelf, including, Project Hail Mary, which I only know about because of the movie that was recently released. SERVICE (5/5) -- Top notch service. My friend and I were greeted upon walking into the bookstore by the owner, Craig, who was very nice and helpful. While they don't seem to have a large selection of non-fantasy and sci-if books, I still recommend visiting this bookstore if you enjoy reading, want to explore a new genre such as fantasy, or are just in the area and need something to do. I certainly will be back to browse more books. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 16/250 total reviews in 2026 - 857 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 13 April 2026

This is a fun bookstore to checkout. I will say Waze and Google Maps couldn't directly point the…read morestore to me when I found downtown parking. It was across the street and kept pointing to another street which I found out it's been there for 6 months so the directions might need to be updated. I love romance books and my husband loves sci-fi so this bookstore suits our needs. I found this book on the second floor which has a lot of used books so I was happy to score this find. If you live or come down to this area you should check it out.

What a gem! I don't…read morerecall shopping here before. I was greeted by a super kind lady who asked if I had been there before. I said no and she invited me to follow her for a quick tour. They have a lot of local artist pieces and recycled items. Their card section is a treat and full of satirical messaging. Some cards are for adult eyes only. There are so many cool gifts ideas and something for everyone. I purchased a cool mug and a silly card. If I'm in the area, I'll be back for sure!

I wish I had taken pictures. I was too busy enjoying my conversation with Koula to be concerned…read morewith reviews. Later in the game, I will say it was an amazing experience! This shop is an A+++ experience and joy! Thank you!!!