My niece has been talking about visiting this new bookshop since I got to MI, so we stopped by…read moretoday and found a lovely space with the friendliest owner. There is comfy seating, a delightful kid's room with the cutest mural, and a nice, diverse selection to peruse. They have a few bookish gifts as well. As this is a new bookstore, I'm excited to see how the collection will expand and how the shop will grow into a bookish haven for the small community. The owner was so friendly and helped us order a book and added if we thought there should be other book selections in stock to let her know. My niece said multiple times, "I love this place!" I hope this charming shop is embraced warmly by the town. Glad Paw Paw has a place like this!

I love this little woman-owned bookshop! It's incredibly cozy, and the look and feel of it is super…read morewelcoming. There have been offers to host book club meetings here, and Penny is so kind and helpful. There is a great selection of current, relevant books, and she has offered to order whatever isn't stocked. Honestly, one of the most important aspects for a bookshop to me is the vibes, and WoP has them.

We came to Kalamazoo with three places to go, Farefare being one of the places. We hadn't realized…read morethey moved down the road a bit (guess it had been longer than we thought since we last came) so they now have their own private parking lot which is nice. Their selection of comics is colossal, the main reason we come back. Their game selection is also phenomenal and they even have a "game cage" for table top games to happen in store. Kids also have game and comic options as well as stuffed animals that are great for all ages. Staff is friendly, greeting us as we entered and various employees asking if we needed help with anything during our visit. We got what we wanted and continued our adventure. I'm glad we make FanFare a regular Kalamazoo stop and am already looking forward to coming back.

We were driving by and my son saw the giant action figures on the windows. I was forced to stop by…read more My sons both loved this place. There is so much so it can be a little overwhelming. We spend an hour in there. There was a section where kids could play games or trade cards. They had a lot of cute things for girls too. The selection was beyond great here.

This little shop is a hidden gem for antique Lovers!! Very…read moreunique stuff goes back to a century ago or more! From Jewelry, toys, home stuff to pictures and coins. Give it a visit on your next walk at Kalamazoo downtown. This store open only 4 hours from 12 to 4. The owner, who is a nice old man, has this shop since 33 years ago!

JP coins and silver is an awesome little shop in Kalamazoo on the Kalamazoo Mall the selection is…read morevery unique and the service is excellent and the value is tremendous he is very knowledgeable he is very helpful and his shop is filled with collectibles and trinkets and knick knacks and if you want to find something or you're looking for something it's worth the stop to take a look around in there.

Found this place thanks to Yelp because I'm trying to encourage my husband to try to find new…read moreplaces to go. Our go to place is FanFare but I convinced him that other places have a lot to offer. We came in here, he ended up selling a few things for store credit and we got a rainbow dice rolling tray and 2 packs of mtg cards. I was telling him about the card game tournaments they have here and when he got to Odyssey Games, there was a card tournament happening. He said he would be interested in coming back and a big factor was because the store was pleasant smelling (which is sadly not always the case for stores that are often inhabited by nerds). Added bonus: they sell gift cards. Will be back, hopefully for a tournament or dice.

Odyssey Games pretty much has a grip in the game store market in Kalamazoo so you pretty much have…read moreto go there but good news it's one of the best gamestores that I've been to it has a great selection of MTG,star wars legion, Warhammer, Chessex, Dungeons and Dragons, army painter,citadel and recently added valejo. With this much selection it's great (though would want to see historical miniatures) so if you're in Kalamazoo and into nerdy things this is a must stop.

What a cool shop! If you like games, puzzles or loose leaf tea, this is worth a stop! While it is a…read morevery small store, there is a lot to check out. Kevin opened in September of 2020, and this store has a lot to offer the community. There is a game for every type of gamer. You can find a beloved classic or a new challenge. Also, you get to spin a wheel at checkout, so there's always exciting incentive. If you plan on coming back, which you should, there's a loyalty program that gets you $10 for free very $100. Support Plainwell and swing by!

I was in town to visit family and figured that i should check this place out. Once inside, you're…read moregreeted by a lot of good product, a clean environment and a friendly owner. Definitely wished i was local to make a habit of hanging out here. I highly recommend checking this place out.

When I walked into Second Chance I got major Disc Replay vibes because they look so similar. Wall…read moreto wall aisles of dvds and I was in heaven thinking about how I could fit all of them on my shelves. I used to have a dvd collection of over 500 dvds until someone sold them without my permission but this place could help me build it back up to its former glory. I chose to write this in February, the month of love, because I love dvds and anyone who loves me knows how excited I get when I recieve a new movie or tv series. I would literally be in heaven if someone bought be a boat load of movies here for Valentines day, or really any day. I will definitely continue to come back here when in Kalamazoo to make my movie dreams come true.

When I first moved to this area this was my go to used video game spot. After the new owner took…read moreover I even worked here. Super long story short the owner is horrendous to work for. I couldn't even count the amount of situations where I wanted to contact the Better Business Bureau. I spent years trying to make this business popular and profitable and the owner throws tantrums. That being said, the employees are very helpful. If it wasn't for the employees no one would go to this store. Wish the old owner would have never sold to the ungrateful new owner. Portage and Kalamazoo deserve better.

A fun store to wander through. Tons of original art at very reasonable prices. I found a couple…read moregifts... if I decide to part with them.

Holy bejeezus, I can't believe I'm the first to review The Zane's... This shop is a MUST if you're…read moredowntown! This is a fun stop during Kalamazoo Art Hops, too. This is a cozy consignment shop featuring works from Michigan artists. Prices rang from extremely affordable to higher ticker pieces. The variety of stuff is endless and all of the artists are incredibly talented. Amy Zane also sells her own jewelry that showcases the natural beauty that Earth's precious stones and minerals posses. Amy's staff is incredibly friendly and ready to help! I was very appreciative of the patience one employee had with me as I decided which jewelry I was going to purchase. The prints attached to this review were (and still may be) for sale there and I love them both! "Turtle in a Lighting Storm" is pure genius.

What an absolutely LOVELY store! So many fun finds from monogrammed items, adorable baby outfits,…read moreFrench soaps, serving platters, candles, and mustards -this store has it all! Bree was so lovely and helpful with her customers -I highly recommend a visit.

Ever since Initial Attraction opened, they have had great customer service and fabulous inventory…read more Some companies might rest on their laurels but not this shop. IA just gets better and better! If you're shopping for a gift or just want to treat yourself to something special, Initial Attraction should be your destination. It is one of the best gift shops in Kalamazoo if not the best. I also want to give a special shout -out Maryann & Gail. They ALWAYS go above and beyond to make sure a customer has their needs met with perfection. They are great at suggestion if your not too sure what you're after. If you need a place to find extraordinary customer service and beautiful and diverse inventory and personalized gifts this needs to be your next stop!