Cool records and tapes shop in downtown Portland that offers everything for your record listening…read moreneeds. Super knowledgeable owner who is active in the local music scene. Check it out!

From the owner: We specialize in 7” records and tapes. read more

This place has some cool stuff in it for sure. I picked up a VHS pack of Star Trek Data-centric…read moreepisodes that had a cool cover. Lots of cool stuff, definite retro atmosphere. Worth checking out if you're into records, dvds/blu/vhs, tapes, and all other shit like that.

This place is amazing has everything thing I needed at a good price definitely worth going to!read more

I'm so happy I found this gem recently. I stumbled upon it after walking off brunch and decided to…read moregive it a try. I found some excellent records at some really decent prices there. They have a very good 80s selection. I got 10 record for $65! I totally could've spent all day in there but was getting side eyed by my friend. Can't wait to go back!!!

Walking down Congress Street I couldn't get over how many record shops are here....and they all…read morehave their own cool vibe. Vinyl was no exception, we were drawn in my their window displays and wide open door ( great breeze ) The place is not huge by any means, however they sure do take advantage of the space they have. So many records in great shape and so reasonably priced! Love how laid back the staff is here, super chill vibe with music softly playing in the background of the store. Could spend so much time in here just looking through all the records. They also have some clothing, shoes and other accessories available. As well as movies, lots of VHS tapes, cd's and so many other cool items for your collection. My friend ended up purchasing a few records and was very happy at the amount she spent.

Good selection, nice helpful owner Records and stereos are…read moreserious Easy location Some weirdness gotta be, and it's here!

What seems like a cool store is actually full of bootlegs (unofficial merchandise) that you can…read morefind on wish/temu. Some of the vinyls are really cool but I wouldn't trust any of the toys or video games. They also seem to sell stickers which are also stolen art or just ripped from google.

It's a fine enough store with a good selection, but the guy behind the counter seemed irritated…read morewhen I asked about their pull list system. I tried to register online and ran into issues; when I went back in, it felt like more of a hassle for Mr. Beanie-Glasses-¿Chin-Strap-Beard? (hard to really remember). This kind of dismissive behavior isn't uncommon in comic book shops. Having been a regular reader for years, I can confidently say there's a certain hipster element embedded in comic culture that lacks the self-awareness that the "better-than-you" attitude is a dime a dozen. I place my weekly pulls with Casablanca Comics, where the staff are not only enjoyable to talk with, but actually remember your name and want to help. This shouldn't discount the efforts of the other, surely more personable employees--nor at least a visit or two to check out their selection--but it definitely detracts from any kind of regular patronage.

I visited Coast City Comics during my recent vacation to Maine. It was a cold, rainy day - my first…read moreday in Portland - so I was looking for cool, fun things to do. The actual name of this place is: "Coast City Comics & The Fun Box Monster Emporium." There is a ton of comic books, games, action figures, and related "stuff" crammed into this place. There are a number of pinball machines stuffed into the back of the shop. Very cool comic book shop. I think they need a bigger space! #CoastCityComicsAndTheFunBoxMonsterEmporium

If you are a book lover and looking to get lost in browsing for a few hours this may be the spot to…read morecheck out. While my wife and I did not find anything to buy it was worth checking out. They definitely seem to lean more towards history/war/military and older books. If you are a fan of those types of books you could find a lot of hidden gems I am sure. There is a little bit of a musty smell due to a combination of the old books and lack of airflow in the older building. Also beware space is limited so be ready for for changing directions or getting out of the way if other patrons are nearby. Shelves upon shelves of books with some taped to papers letting you know the section you are in. While it does have some order in this sense at the same time it's chaotic mainly due to crammed space. Can't really speak to value all that much as I did not see the prices for many books and honestly I would not have a good sense of the actual value of the books either. As I said a must visit for book lovers in or visiting Portland to lose yourself while browsing. You can tell a lot of time and effort went into building this collection of books! The one star deduction is solely due to the largest portions of their books are just genres I generally don't have any interest in. I do appreciate it for what it is though and would recommend it.

Yes Books- I stumbled in here one day, and spent an hour looking around. Honestly, it felt more…read morelike five minutes. Everything was so wonderful, I was sad I had to leave. I've been back quite a few times since then and I must say that Yes Books always gets a Yes from me!

I was thoroughly impressed by the excellent selection of gifts and good-quality used books. I…read morewalked into the bookstore just to browse, and I ended up leaving with a bag full of souvenirs and used books!

Longfellow Books is in the heart of Portland- within walking distance to a number of my favorite…read moreshops and restaurants. They always have a great selection, and I especially love their bargain section. So many of my favorite books have come from Longfellow's, and I'll forever be thankful to them for that.

If you love bookstores that feel like a warm hug with a side of coastal charm, Sherman's is exactly…read morethat girl. I popped in during a fall trip to Portland, and within two steps, I understood why this place stays busy. It's cozy, it's nostalgic, and it has that "you're definitely leaving with something you didn't plan to buy" -- and I absolutely did. The book selection is diverse. They do an incredible job curating local authors, Maine-themed reads, and those charming "I'll never find this anywhere else" gems. It's the kind of shop where you browse slowly because every shelf has a little surprise. The gifts + stationery section is dangerous (in the best way). Cute cards, puzzles, journals, mugs... basically an stress-free way to knock out gift shopping. Staff was friendly without hovering. Asked for a recommendation and got a great one -- points awarded. Yes, the aisles are a little tight. Yes, you might bump into people. But honestly? That's part of the cozy bookstore ecosystem. If you want Barnes & Noble spacing... this isn't that. And that's why it works. If you're in downtown Portland, Sherman's is an absolute must-stop. Whether you buy a book, a puzzle, or just soak up the cozy, indie-bookstore magic -- you'll leave happier than you walked in.

I hadn't planned to stop by this cute bookshop, but it was a real treat browsing for gifts and…read moreseeing the latest in fiction and what books are recommended or popular. The selection is definitely heavy on fiction and more contemporary/popular names. Everything was very organized, and the staff were friendly. It wasn't too crowded on a weekday morning when I went, so this wasn't an issue, but the aisles are narrow so it's more of a one-way street.

First time visit to this used bookstore located on Congress after visiting Uncharted Tea. Which you…read more will even find books from here inside Uncharted as well as some other local spots. Don't mind the scaffolding outside and make your way in to explore if you are close by exploring when they are open. The store goes a lot further back than you would expect and the huge amount of books here means you could spend a long time browsing. Despite the narrow spaces and books being everywhere it is organized well and you will find lots of signs listing the current genre you are looking at. Which speaking of they offer so much I think everyone will find some books that catch your eyes here. Being a used bookstore they did have a good mix of older books while appearing to have more fresh and modern titles available as well. Prices seemed reasonable for the few I looked at. My wife almost bought a couple books but in the end just browsed but would highly recommend coming here for any book lovers. I would even say one of the better used bookshops we have visited! You may just find your next unexpected book you have to read.

Green Hand Bookshop is like the best kind of treasure hunt. I can (and have) spent hours here…read moreperusing the stacks for my next favorite read. It's excellent!

I love this place. They have a great selection of music to look through. I've been going there the…read morelast couple of weekends and I've found some really hard to find singles at a great price. One of my friends came with on my last visit. She usually has to drag me out of record stores. This time I waited for her! Can't wait to hit this gem up again!

I was visiting Portland and stopped into the shop just to browse and kill sometime. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by their selection and variety of both new and used albums. Having recently purchased a record player I picked up a few vinyls for my collection. If you're looking for music or just wanted check out a cool shop, definitely stop in for a visit. I'll certainly be back the next time I visit Portland.