My WiFi at home stopped working and the library was just not the vibe today so we checked out this…read morespot that had some raving good reviews for a place to work and sip good drinks! Right as you walk in, it's so clean and the space is very chill unlike most cafes that glare music, the music they had was subtle and perfect for remote work. They serve different types of coffee and tea and some baked goods. The space to work was large and didn't have to speed walk to save a spot. The bookstore was well stocked with good books so during a work break, I got some stickers, a new book and a fun little trinket for my purse! Definitely recommend this spot for a nice place to work remotely, sip drinks and eat baked goods. Oh and they also serve mimosas! I didn't order one this time but I will next time!

I love first draft! The baristas are super nice and coming here is one of my favorite ways to spend…read morea Sunday morning. A nice coffee or matcha while reading is the perfect start to my day

This is one of our favorite Barnes & Noble booksellers in the area…read more We love to park here and enter the mall. This is our go to place to find books and other gifts for friends and family - and ourselves. Not just books. We find Lego sets, bookmarks, toys, and lots of other miscellaneous items here. Even with just a quick shopping trip this place is in close proximity to Claire's, Build-A-Bear-Workshop, Lego Store, etc. Easy to shop at Barnes, hit any of those other stores, and head out. There's also a fantastic kid's section for getting books for our niece. So glad we still have brick and mortar bookstores like these around. I am not into reading books on screen. We all spend enough time staring at screens, IMHO. Definitely recommend stopping in for just a few minutes. Browse the stacks and find a good book. Get your mind off of the real world for a quick adventure. You won't be disappointed.

Barnes and Noble has an awesome deal with the in-store Starbucks cafe, where every month or so they…read moreoffer a specific book for $5 with any purchase from their cafe. As of April 2026, the current book is See You Yesterday, which looks like a rom com. I decided to try the salted caramel cookie for my cafe purchase, and it was INCREDIBLE! The person working was really friendly. The rest of the store seemed like a typical Barnes and Noble, organized by genre. Lots of toys and gifts for purchase too. I used the bathroom and it was clean. They seemed to have a huge selection of everything. This location is in the Chandler Fashion Center and both entrances seemed to have a cash register/check out/guest services area. Definitely recommend this spot.

Collector's Choice Comics is my go-to comic shop whenever I'm in the Tempe area. The store is…read morealways well stocked with both new releases and back issues, and it's the only shop I've found that consistently carries a large inventory of Spawn back issues, including several key issues. I've checked out other comic shops around the Valley, but none of them seem to have the Spawn selection that Collector's Choice does. They also have a great selection of graded comics and variants, which makes browsing even more fun. One thing to know before visiting: new releases and back issues are handled as separate transactions. So if you bring a mixed stack to the counter, expect to do one transaction for the new books and another for the back issues. I've never asked why they do it that way, but after shopping here several times, it's just something I expect. The staff has always been friendly and welcoming. During my last visit, the owner was interacting with customers by offering 25% off any item in the store to anyone who could correctly answer his random comic trivia question. Nobody got it right while I was there, but it was a really fun way to engage with customers. For the curious, the question was: "What was the final issue of Conan the Barbarian published by Marvel?" Answer: #275. If you're a comic collector--especially a Spawn fan--this place is absolutely worth checking out.

Kind worker gave me a free comic, I have bought comics from here for a long time and always get…read moregood quality.

*Independent bookstore * Great balanced selection of new…read moreand used books with decent prices * Good selection of genre options coupled with fun bookish merch ( writing supplies, cards, Tshirts etc) * Well organized * Connected to a small cafe which allows you to bring your drinks while also perusing your next read. * Noticed a little separate kids corner which I'm sure is appreciated by parents *A few seating options which I appreciate when you are debating which book to get even though you want to get them all ( I digress... maybe a me issue) * Extra bonus: a Photo Booth in the store * Located in a strip mall with ample parking

I have heard so much about Changing Hands. My sister and I were having a thrift/used…read morebookstore/dinner date. Imagine my delight to realize that the Changing Hands Tempe location was mere minutes away from our previous stop! Of course, we had to visit. I was immediately engrossed by the assortment of non-cheesy and extremely cool gift items that were at the front of the store, but also sprinkled throughout the location. I also really enjoyed that they had both new and used books. I try to limit myself to purchasing used books for environmental concerns, but it's tricky to find new titles pre-owned, so I justified a splurge and purchased two new books. The prices for both new and used books were extremely fair. In addition to the copious amounts of books, gift items, indie bookstore merch, and everything else wonderful, they also have a photo booth! My sister and I have an agreement to indulge in every photo booth we stumble upon, so we were super excited to happen upon one here. I can't say enough good things about this spot. I'm already excited to return.

I went in with my 13 year old daughter who was asking about the new set of Pokemon cards and I…read moreguess the "Manager" (shouldn't even be called that) Justin was his name? Was super dismissive and paid more attention to the male customers instead of the female ones...We have been in card shops before and this sort of vibe is the norm unfortunately but here it just felt almost forced. The selection here was impressive according to my kid, but unfortunately that's not gonna change my mind. Definitely not coming back to this location I'll be going to Bookmans for everything, they're a lot kinder there.

I was heading to Desert Sky Games to make a several thousand dollar purchase, but called in advance…read moreto be sure they could honor my tax exempt status. The employee who answered was pleasant and assured me it would not be a problem. A few minutes later I got a call back from a manager, who I believe was the store owner Michael Bahr. He told me they would not accommodate the sales tax exemption and rudely berated me with demanding questions. I explained that I was not looking for any discounts, I would be paying full retail price, but my organization is legally sales-tax exempt in Arizona. He told me that "your tax issues aren't my problem" and "we don't care if you shop here or not" and "we don't need your business." He then hung up on me. I called back and a different employee answered. He sounded a little embarrassed when I asked if he was the one who hung up on me. He said, no, it was his manager and transferred me back to him. I explained again that we were not looking for any special prices and that I had all of the paperwork that Arizona required to purchase tax free with me. He told me again that they were "doing just fine without your business and had no interest in doing extra work because you won't do your own accounting." That is a close but not exact quote. He said that sounded like my problem and for a final time stressed that they didn't care if I shopped there or not, rudely laughed at me, and hung up on me again. I sent a follow up email to the store with a simple one line note saying that I was serious about intending to make a very large purchase and received a response from the the store owner that "I'm still trying to figure out why you think we want your business." Full response from the owner is in the photo. I am appalled and shocked by this owner's attitude and that he blatantly turns away business, though it looks like if I had read reviews first I might not have been so surprised. It was my first experience with this store, and I will never be back either to purchase or to play. I can't imagine how many budding card players may have decided not to pursue the hobby because they do not have a welcoming store close to them or they had a bad experience with this owner.

I've been wanting to check this shop out for awhile now and I finally got to today! My mom and I…read morehad a great time here. We decided to do a DIY watercolor painting. They have all the supplies and set up and clean up everything for you. There's a variety of DIY crafts to choose from and you can do them anytime that isn't during an organized event or class. The atmosphere is so inviting, peaceful, and relaxing. I even got to take home a beautiful bouquet of flowers. This place is a little of everything. Books, relaxing environment, flowers, crafts, and unique gifts all wrapped up in one. This shop is such a gem and I can't wait to come back!

This was a cute place to stop at. It was a bit difficult to…read morefind, as it's on the other side of Garcia's Mexican restaurant, and there wasn't much of a sign to see where it was. A few parking spots were available out front. But now that I know where to find it, it shouldn't be difficult in the future. There wasn't anyone else inside when my friend and I arrived. They have a small inventory of books available for purchase and I did appreciate the variety the book genres they had. Prices were what you'd expect for brand new books. There were lots of places to sit, including some comfy couches. The woman working was really nice. They have an area to purchase drinks and snacks. A fresh flower cooler was also there to purchase pre-made arrangements, but we didn't find any we liked. It looked like they offer different classes there too.

Good selection and good customer service. However, for such a big store they are light on their…read more'funk' offerings...

Our family does enjoy visiting the decent selection at Zia in Chandler! My husband makes Zia a one…read morestop shop for all his goodies. From music and movies to games BOOKS and snacks! We love you!

Hit this place on the way through Phoenix & was nicely impressed. HUGE selection of new & used…read morealbums with decent selctikns of CDs & even cassettes. He carries a nice bunch of DVDs as well & Id be remiss if I didnt mention the insane collection of Funko stuff, stickers & toys for every collector out there. Really nice place & well organized. Kudos to the owner

I've never been in the place so I can't say anything other than the following…read more I called wanting to sell a collection of 45 RPM vinyl records. I was told the buyer is there Wed. / Sun. I'm old and can't see well so before going there, about 30 miles 1 way in traffic, I decided to send an email asking if they would be interested in buying. 4 days later no response. I guess they're not interested. no response, not even, we're not buying at this time, but thanks for contacting us. Nothing. My 515 records are worth over $4000.00 but I'll sell for pennies on the dollar, all or some. If a customer isn't worth a 2-minute email response, this isn't a business I would consider reliable, trustworthy, or even shopping at.