I have been coming to this place since high school and it never fails me when I'm trying to find a…read moreunique item or just to see something interesting. It's not really just a toy store, they have all sorts of books, clothing, gag gifts, luggage, and other things. I think their specialty is a lot of the items are very unique and it's just fun browse the selection. The staff is always very friendly and I would say the pricing is fair. They do not have a parking lot, your best option will be out front or in the neighborhood behind. Even if you don't find something to buy, it's a really great place to spend some time and expand your horizons.

Wacko is a fun place to peruse because there's just so much going on. Home decor, books, incense,…read moresoap, toys...the list goes on. There is an excellent collection of books on strange and marginal stuff, from prison tattoo culture to the occult. They carry some really nice art books which I've enjoyed combing through. As a gift shop you can't do much better. Lots of cards and a variety of gifts of every shape and form, plushies, statuettes, action figures and refrigerator magnets. Wacko is also home to La Luz de Jesus art gallery which regularly cycles through the work of various artists. I recommend paying attention to your parking meter (or parking spot), as you are likely to spend more time here than you initially intended to.

Mount Analog is a gem of a record shop with a nice curation of records. This spot is located in the…read moreSilver Lake area where street parking will be your best bet. Inside, they have a smaller space but a good amount of products to dig through. Their records are neatly organized and are fairly priced. The staff here are very friendly and welcoming. For my music taste, some cool record finds I stumbled across were Don Toliver, Clara La San, FKA Twigs, Blood Orange, and Tame Impala. I will definitely be back next time I am in the area to browse for more!

This is probably my ideal record store. Some can be overwhelmingly large, others can be padded out…read morewith common releases in poor condition priced in ways that seem intended to take advantage of inexperienced music buyers, but this is a small yet well-stocked shop with incredible, inspiring levels of curation, fair prices, and an atmosphere that speaks to the dedication of the owner. Don't come here for what you'd expect to find everywhere else, come here to discover something you never knew you needed.

I'm not quite sure how anyone could give anything but 5 stars for this great little shop that has…read morebeen around for decades! We had dinner last Friday at the amazing Dresden Room (and yes, I'm old school and prefer calling it by its original name) and walked mere steps from its front door when we were hailed into Y Que for a free comedy show. The store itself is amazing. Full of kitschy t-shirts, used vinyl for sale and other amazing things. The owner himself is friendly, gracious and welcoming. And the free comedy was amazing! I love finding hidden gems like this in our great city and we were so lucky to have just walked into Y Que on one of these amazing comedy nights! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND you check it out!

Stumbled upon Y Que while wandering Los Feliz for some shopping. What drew me in was the…read moreneighborhood specific screenprinted graphic tees! These came in both unisex (read: male) cuts and baby tees (read: children's + crop tops). They are missing extended sizing across designs but overall this was a cute place that felt great for locals and like way less tourist-y type LA gear. They also have themed trucker hats and magnets!

One can find unexpected books here at this tiny one room library store. I don't think any book goes…read morebeyond $6 - most are in the $2-$4 range. Well curated.

Having a curated selection of wonderful books from which to choose is a start. Having them be…read moreinexpensive makes it even more appealing. Knowing that every penny raised goes to support the good work of the library makes it priceless. Check it out. Do good and get great reads at the same time!

Sad that I thought this place was a recording studio/record store.... It's currently a…read morestationary/mail box store.

Have been listening to Madlib since the early 2000s, and have been on the lookout for Stones Throw…read moreartists ever since. A few months ago, I attended the "pop up shop concert" in Highland park and had a blast! The label is owned by Peanut Butter Wolf, who I saw live in '14- epic show! Support underground artists, and go to a show! You won't regret it! :D

Loved browsing this fun little shop! They have fun and unique items and I especially loved their…read moreselection of greeting cards! I can't wait to go back and explore again.

I have spent so much of my money on ornaments here and they are currently doing a 50% of all of…read morethem sale which I think is an amazing deal because they are actual little treasures. Love everything here.

I am tired of seeing negative reviews for book stores like this. It was really great! When you walk…read moreinto an independent bookstore you should understand the ambiance of the shop and adjust expectation accordingly. It's a smaller shop, with a curated selection and classic music playing with an overall introverted vibe. Any bookish person can respect this dynamic. It isn't the place to talk loudly or expect very outgoing jubilant conversation or expect a wide range of titles. Respect it for what it is ! I'll be back.

Patrick was very communicative by both email and in person. I also appreciate how curated his…read morecollection of books is and that the store isn't exploding with too many options. It's more of a quality over quantity type of deal. I sold several used books and bought two new ones. I saw plenty of books I love there. I enjoyed looking around and will be back.

This store is located in Americana and has three levels. Starbucks cafe is located on the third…read morelevel and it is usually busy. Sometime it is hard to get a table. This store is very organized and they have kiosks that it is helpful to find the books. They also have staff working on the floor which answers questions and help finding items. This store has anime, music and magazine selections and prices of the books are compatible which other stores or online. They also offer a reward program which offers discounts for cafe, books and magazines. Parking in Americana is not free. I think they validate the parking. I would suggest parking in the mall which is free and it is like five minutes walk.

I DESPISE when Japanese mangaka and other guests of honor choose to go to this location of all of…read morethem. It's super fisted with the regular crowds due to it's location in the shopping center, it's a traffic nightmare, it's not remotely close to anything else (convention center, Japanese hub, etc.), and the shop itself is a bit lackluster. Like, yeah I know we are running out of actual physical bookstores, but this is mostly a trinket, toys, gift store with some books to sell on the side. Manga and graphic novel selection is a bit limited. Staff recommendations were the most casual and entry level things ever like JJK or MHA, no offense. It's neat that it's multiple stories but, again, selection was a bit meh. Also unfortunately ran into zoomers using the escalators to film TikToks on more than one location...