There is not a lot of Indy bookstores left, but The Book Shelf is surely looking to stay around for…read moremany more years. It has a monster selection, but you really get a feel that everything is curated down from the travel selection down to the magazines. Even the kids section is fantastic and my son really loved our visit. They do a variety of special events and the staff are just super nice. You owe yourself the favour and go hang out at The Book Shelf for a while.

I love Guelph. This bookstore has the worst staff I have ever encountered in any local business. I…read moreused to run retail stores and if I heard my staff treat customers like this they would have been fired on the spot. I was horrified to hear the staff berating a woman who had her mask down in the store. The ignorant staffer asked if she had a virology degree and insisted that a cloth mask was mandatory even though the woman had put it back up. Even Fauci at this point has said cloth masks don't stop the spread of this virus. It's disturbing that staff can be belligerent to customers as mandates are about to be dropped literally tomorrow. Never will I shop here again.

The reasons I am a fan of Conestoga River Pottery:…read more - Every piece is unique and a work of art made by artists on site - Most of the items are really practical that I can use everyday around the house - Prices are really reasonable - Love the rustic and country like design (but this is quite personal) - You can even see the work area with all the pottery in making! If you are in the area, come and support local arts and crafts. Nothing here is mass produced. Located inside The Village Silos. NO photos allows inside the store!

This place was recommended by someone else on yelp. And in spite of covid I went for it. I biked…read morethe miles to get to St. Jacob's and found this place rather charming. Located in the silos in the town of St. Jacob's, around the corner from the EcoCafe, Conestoga River Pottery has a lot to offer anyone walking through the door. Every shelf is filled with unique peices and collections for purchase. Its inspirational and quite lovely to bear witness to such beauty and creativity. I walked in and took my time in looking around. Found this gorgeous travel mug, a heart ornament and a small magnet made from another local artist of the landscape from BC. Where I had just visited months earlier. The young lady working was friendly. I called before going to ensure they would be open. She was talkative and upbeat. Definitely chipper compared to the other person there. Not too sure if the older gentleman was the potter/artist. He didnt seem very friendly, unfortunately. Perhaps my expectations are too high these days for people to offer a little bit more warmth. Especially with respect to this current, temporary pandemic. I understand everyone has their own ways of coping and we are all individually processing the changing times in whatever ways we can manage. When business owners are not personable, it makes me not want to be supportive. That's how I think as a patron and that's my bottom line. The mug I got is pretty awesome. It has a corked top. I encouraged some friends to visit, hopefully they'll follow through on that. And they'll have some good interactions with the shop owner.

Professional yet friendly, fantastic service. I can't speak to quality or selection, but a close,…read morevery knowledgeable friend can and referred me there. I'm glad she did, and would trust the staff (I have visited the Upper James location on a number of occasions) without reservation.

It's ok... very old establishment been around for years. I guess more of a pawn/loans place then…read morefor sales. Interest rates are good I believe lower then most. So if your in Toronto check them out.

such a cool gallery with unique pieces that music lovers and art lovers alike will appreciate!…read morethere is something for everyone and even if you are not an artsy type - you will find the environment cool and your visit will be very enjoyable :)

Avoid at all costs - extremely poor customer service…read more I bought a bed frame from this store a few weeks ago. Upon discovering that I had ordered the wrong frame by mistake, I returned to the store to inquire about a refund. I figured this should not be a problem, since I had not even picked up the bed frame from their warehouse yet. I was charged over 25% of the price of the frame as a "restocking fee" to simply not pick up item. Keep in mind that this frame was extremely compact, and did not take up very much space. As a student struggling to make ends meet and getting by with student debt, I am beyond disappointed that the Snuggler's manager chose a $30 profit over reasonable customer service. I strongly urge anyone to avoid this store whenever possible, as my experience highlights Snuggler's concern with immediate profit as greater than its willingness to develop a positive relationship with its future customer base.

I've shopped with Snugglers over the past few years. I noticed a problem with some coils in the…read moremattress. I knew I didn't have a receipt but phoned anyway. They were very receptive to helping me. They looked up my purchase and had the problem resolved. Happy customer!

Great knowledgeable shop owner with some truly unique antiques…read more I have bought 3 items from there - the shop is clearing out many prized pieces that have only ever been available to rent for film

This place is great! Primarily selling furniture - some true antiques and some yesteryear style…read morepieces newly crafted from materials reclaimed from antique pieces. Hideaway stands out from the pack of other antique stores in this area for a few reasons. First, it's huge and spacious. There's room to move and no risk of feeling cramped as with most of the other places on this stretch of queen. Second, the owner is friendly and helpful, but also leaves you to wander about and poke at things in your own time rather than trying to push assistance on you. Finally, the pieces here are outstanding and reasonably priced for what they are. There's definitely an amazing ceiling lamp priced at $1400, but most of the furniture is much more reasonable.

This bookstore is a treasure trove for anyone interested in First Nations, Metis, and Inuit printed…read moreresources. Tons of literature and non-fiction for every age group. For teachers, this place is key. Jeff and Linda are so welcoming and helpful! If they don't have something in stock, they will help you get it! If you can't get to their store, their website is amazing too! I totally recommend!

lovely boutique gallery of fine original art. open daily from 10-4. right next door to great…read morecoffee. grab a cup & come in to enjoy the beauty located at 404 York Rd. Guelph artworksgalleryguelph.com