This bookstore is the quintessential quaint little New England book shop. From the moment when you…read morewalk in, you feel nestled in the arms of a trillion glorious volumes...on shelves, in stacks, and in bins...from the floor to the ceiling. The aroma of old print seduces you to the back of the store, where you are greeted by well-worn chairs surrounded by stacks of volumes just begging you to peer inside. So complete is the enchantment of this shop that you are removed from time and space until all that is left is you, the sacred words and bindings, and a feeling of comfort and contentment. Moreover, the woman and her young son who run it are delightful, cheerful, and helpful. Her son and my young daughter wandered the stacks together, engrossed in conversations about their pacifiers, dolls, and other things that those who do not speak their toddler language cannot hope to understand. For anyone who loves books, new or old, on any topic, and who loves the quiet peace that haunts every nook and cranny of Vermont, this bookstore is a must-visit. Wander in, run your hands down the rows of worn bindings, sit and dive into the pages, and purchase a few unforgettable editions for your home library. You won't be disappointed! I, for one, will be returning often to enjoy the ambiance and to explore the multitudinous titles.

This bookstore is a hidden gem that everyone should frequent. I first wandered in, bored on a…read moreSaturday and ended up spending three and a half hours inside browsing. It has an insane collection of modern, out-of-print, and rare books. I bought 7 books on my first time through spending less than $30. I've been back time and time again. ADDITIONALLY, if you need help finding a rare or out-of-print book, the owner was amazing in contacting the Vermont Antiquarian bookseller network and tracking down the book I needed extremely quickly. This shop is one of my favorite parts of Middlebury.

Family run toy store with 6 rooms featuring a variety of toys, books, and gifts for children…read more Friendly service. If you are traveling in the area with a young child, it's a recommend stop.

The book selection is limited but they had a lot of games to choose from. The D&D miniatures…read moreselection was alphabetized which was much appreciated.

We were disappointed in this "book" store. Perhaps we were thrown off by the name. We thought it…read morewould offer a garden of books, but it just didn't seem to have all that many books on anything but a very few subjects. It seemed to be more geared toward games, toys, video games and graphic novels. We were in and out in no time, and we normally spend a good deal of time in bookstores. There was nothing in there of interest to anyone in our family. If you are into gaming or graphic novels, this is your place.

This store has everything for everyone. Books and quirky gifts for all ages and I mean ALL ages…read more Great kids selections of art,crafts, books and toys. Friendly owner and very helpful.

It's a bookstore, but only just barely. 90 percent of the store is kids toys and gifty items and…read morethe rest are books for small children. You won't find much of anything for anyone over the age of 8 and navigating it feels like a cluttered mess. The employees also leave a lot to be desired. I felt like I was bothering them just by being there and the responses to my questions were borderline rude. Simply put, it all left me with very little desire to go back...

The staff was excellent. They were extremely busy for Black Friday. I only visit about once a…read moreyear, but I am never disappointed. They have a pretty wide range of selections. My only desire would be for a little more comprehensive history section. I know they already have a Vermont section, but a bit more robust choices in the two would really set them apart. Saying all that, I've never left empty handed. Prices are about standard for the market

Hey hey Adventurers! I found this on one of my excursions into the surrounding towns and I'm so…read moreglad I did. The staff were friendly, everything was very organized and had a pretty good selection of books. If you want a non-chain bookstore I'd recommend this place. It also sits in the middle of a bunch of different food places within walking distance.

This place is great.I ordered the quiche and a maple latte they were amazing.They have a nice…read moreselection of books and the staff is really nice.They also donate their leftover pastries. Zephyr Jim

This place is such a wonderful addition to the Middlebury community. They bring a nostalgic charm…read moreto this cold and old town, with kids and families coming in to play a new board game, and more serious mass game players competing with the utmost enthusiasm. You can check out the games for a measly $5, much like one would check out DVDs (RIP Blockbuster) or library books even. Or even better: you can play the games all located in the back shelf for free - right in the vicinity - which can be great if you got some free time on your hands on a lazy Sunday. Right after having brunch at the Diner, we stopped by here and played several rounds of Exploding Kittens. Highly recommend that game. Many other games also to try out. The owner was so friendly; when we walked in, he asked us if it was our first time and immediately showed us the free games in the back to play. My only complaint is that there is a faint smell that I can only know too well: boy smell. It's not the most pleasant smell, but I suppose it could also be worse. I feel like the business could use an air freshener. Maybe I'm just fussy. Nevertheless, this is still a good spot to have fun!

Tinker and Smithy is a friendly local game store and hall. As much, if not more, a community space…read morethan a business. They host card and miniature tournament and, provide space and paraphernalia for RPG groups. They also have a large selection of fee to play, and nearly feee to rent, board games, new, classic, niche, and cult. If you are looking for a game for yourself or a gift, if your looking to hang out weird fellow gaming nerds, if your looking for a place to beat the heat or stay out of the cold and find a new favorite game, swing on by to T&S.

The space is beautiful and the selection is lovely. I always find something new and exciting when I…read moreexplore this delicious shop. You'll find books, decks of cards, journals and some crystals. And even some really cool locally made wall hangings. Plus, its always a bonus when I get to connect with Annette.

If you are in need of some spiritual basics, incense, an assortment of stones and crystals and…read moregreat positive people that love what they do , this is the place! and you leave there with so much information, great conversation, follow up events. Go and Support this amazing shop and spiritual space.