2.5 so I won't bother upgrading to 3 rn…read more Shopping at this modest location is so hit or miss. On my last couple of tries, I had to settle for things that had way better alternatives online, but they won't let you pick up at a store, and I'm all about avoiding the wait times you pay shipping for. I needed a daily planner. I was looking for one that went more than one year. They had a display sign saying that section was that, but it was 16 month planners with 4 months already past. I scrounged and found only one expensive option that didn't even have daily pages after 2025, only monthly overviews. I broke down and bought it because I was tired of looking online and in-store for what I was after. Lesson learned. Try Staples first next time. I like to browse while I'm there. I had to investigate the whole store to find where they moved everything. That's all fine, but some of the shelves are too high for the usual tags, and some are not up against walls so again, no clear signage. As I browsed the puzzle selection, which is pretty good in terms of selection, I encountered yet another obstacle with lack of pricing. Some of the boxes were properly labeled with price tags, but the one I really liked had nothing. That whole section had no tags on any of the boxes. I analyzed every side and edge of the box to see if it had an MSRP price printed. Nope. I also browsed the "fluff" merch throughout the store, as it's generally cute. Not cute enough to justify the prices most of these things command. $9 for a small box (20 pcs) of small size children's bandages? Get them from IKEA. I'd say the redeeming feature is the staff who have been serving me lately. It's OK sometimes if you're in for something you already know they have in stock. Otherwise, you have maybe a 50/50 chance of a successful trip.

This review marks my writing 2000 Yelp reviews. It boggles my mind. I never thought that I'd have…read morethat much to say. With so many business out there, I suppose that it makes sense. Before I joined Yelp, I spent a lot of Sundays at this particular Chapters in Woodbridge. Back then, there was HMV and California Sandwiches within the same plaza. I'd get my bookstore, music, and veal sandwich fixes before heading home. These days, everything but HMV is still there. It had been ages since I dropped by this Chapters. Last Saturday, I was in the area and went back to check it out. There is still a lot of parking in front of the bookstore. I backed into a spot and headed over. This Chapters has a Starbucks. What's different during the pandemic is that there are separate entrances for Chapters and Starbucks. You can't meander from one place to the other within the store anymore. I was advised by a staff member that the washrooms aren't available. There was also hand sanitizer if you needed some. Other than the cool, new merchandise, the store has the same feel as I had remembered it. I loved the arts and crafts that you can get. There were collapsible drinking tumblers and mugs that were cool. I enjoyed browsing in the cookbook section. It felt normal browsing stationery and Funko Pop figurines. The discounted items are located at the back of the store, in the travel section. It was as close as I'm going to get these days to travel... haha! I managed to pick up a Choco plushie from the Line collection. It was regularly $30, but I managed to snag it for $12. I lined up to pay for my item. I got a nice woman who helped me out with my transaction. She asked if I needed a bag. I declined. I also collected whatever Plum rewards that came out of this transaction. It was great returning to this store after many years. I hope to come back again soon. I do miss finding a comfy chair in the bookstore and reading. I will do that again once this pandemic is over and I am more comfortable doing so. (126)

The staff here are both friendly and knowledgeable. Often can be seen rocking out to music. Very…read moreupbeat atmosphere and VERY broad range of genres in terms of books, many of them covering subject matter you may have a hard time locating in retail chains such as Indigo and even other popular second hand stores. Many titles are remainders and come in near mint condition - some of the art books are still mint, still wrapped. Sells 1st editions - vinyl, books, has a decently sized rare book section.

An excellent used bookshop. A regular cycling of offerings, you can find real bargains and rarities…read morehere. It's in my work neighbourhood so it's always worth a stroll over. As with most shops, it's staffed by a single cashier, so you might have to wait a minute OSR the shop is busy. If you're looking for a piece of physical media, though, this place is a gem.

This is the greatest used book store I have ever been in, in my life. This is actually more of an…read moreattraction than a store. The owner has created a scavenger hunt you can pick up at the front, and complete as you walk through the store. Inside you'll find all sorts of science fiction items, hidden and not hidden, as well as secret rooms full of books, books, and more books. It's absolutely worth taking the subway down just to pop your head in and look around. It's a shame that this store isn't better known, because it truly is an attraction!

Even if you're just browsing, this is one of those secret/not so secretive for those that knows…read morekind of hidden gem (but again, maybe not so for those who knows lol) - it's one of the most well developed book store I've been in. There are so many secrets, hidden treasures, lights, tricks here and there - it's so whimsical and full of adventure kind of a bookstore. Please visit when you're in the area! It's such a worthwhile trip!

What a wonderful little bookstore- very well curated!…read more We were visiting from Vancouver and stumbled across this gem. It's feels like it's in an old house. The staff are relaxed, in letting people browse and look at the cat. We took my son there after a terrible experience at Meow Cafe down the street. We were able to interact with Mabel the lovely tabby cat and we bought two great books plus a sticker book that was recommended by the staff and we love. They also have excellent stickers books. Well worth going to with your little one! Hopefully this bookstore will be here in the future as we will certainly be putting it on our next visit list! Well done Mabel!

I really loved this book store it is amazing, the staff was also extremely knowledgeable about…read moretheir books and they found exactly what I needed.

rude. condescending. stay away from this store. if you want to buy a book/record, go anywhere but…read moreto this store. staff yelled (literally) at me or saying is this all in the sci-fi category, saying "you're not paying attention". then I remembered an encounter 10 years earlier when asking about a record, same condescension. like as a customer I was intruding somehow. never shop here. any place is better.

After going from bookstore to bookstore trying to find F Scott Fitzgerald's "The Curious Case of…read moreBenjamin Button" (yes, I know the movie version is coming out) I was almost ready to give up....but then SHE SAID BOOM! And I found it. What a great book/CD/DVD/vinyl store! My only complaint? I wanted to stay. But there were no seats....so it's sorta an in-and-out concept. But hey, I got what I came for so no complaints....

I always want to support independent businesses. Unfortunately, the customer service today was…read moresubpar. Both employees were sat, reading their books and chatting when I came up to the till to purchase my books. Big sigh. Rang in my purchase. Should I give you my number? If you are collecting points, then yeah. Sorry to disturb your Sunday, just a paying customer.

The products are good, and have values ​​all you will know. and we can even teach the young and the…read moreuninitiated, from what we can learn from the products here

Great place to buy and sell records. Prices are fair and reasonable. Great selection, too!read more

Came by on a wandering walk and boy, am I glad that I did!…read more Zoinks is one of those perfect neighbourhood bookstores. Well loved, broken in, never leaving. There's a great selection of well taken care of books for an affordable cost. Peep the opening jacket to see the price drawn on in pencil. I walked away with two awesome books for the price of one. First, Drunk Mom by Jowita Bydlowska and secondly, The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall. Just a ways away is Christie Pitts Park, meaning you can buy a book, grab some Tacos Al Asador and read and in eat in the calm of The Pitts. The music selection is a little smaller and the shop feels mostly AAB (all about books), but you'll no doubt be able to find something to love.

It's impossible for me to go into this bookstore without wanting to buy almost everything I see…read more The collection of artist books, zines, prints, exhibited works, etc. is wonderful and you'd be hard pressed finding a lot of their stock anywhere else. They're quite close to Queen St. so if you happen to be out shopping or wandering aimlessly in that area, it's only a short walk to get to and it's definitely worth it.

For some of us the dyin' breed moniker is often a badge of honor. Coming upon this fine…read moreestablishment last winter; seeking it out in fact as a must stop and peruse: I was thoroughly impressed with items I had long thought were lost to the dustbins of indie boys and girls of a certain age and aesthetic. So much to buy, so little space remaining in my tote bag. You're pretty much left alone to scavenge at will. A sister store to Printed Matter it seems. Definitely a must in Toronto.