Great bookstore with tons of books, toys, and tons of merchandise from Japan…read more Stopped by since my kid is a huge anime fan. We were exhausted from walking all day but suddenly he found a burst of energy and was fine browsing the store for over an hour. There are two floors with a cafe on the 2nd floor. Overall, there is a really big selection and there were lots of people shopping while we were there. Service was good; the registers are located downstairs and they have lots of cute items + point of purchase displays. I was overstimulated by the time we reached the register but that may just have been because it had been a long day.

I seriously need to stop coming here but I just can't. I love a good bookstore, and this one has…read morealways been special to me. Located right across from Bryant Park, it's almost impossible to walk by without going in. It's usually crowded, but that's part of its charm. The store has three levels, each worth exploring. The main floor features an impressive selection of books, including bestsellers and new releases right as you walk in. The lower level is where you'll find collectibles, specialty pens, beautiful notebooks and stationery, unique gifts, even more books, and plenty of cute items that will tempt you to spend more than you planned. The book selection is excellent, although I have to admit the prices can be a bit on the higher side. The staff are always friendly, and checkout is surprisingly quick, so don't let the long lines discourage you. One thing to note: drinks aren't allowed inside, so you'll need to leave them with security before entering. If you're visiting the area or spending time around Bryant Park, I highly recommend stopping by. Whether you're a book lover or just enjoy browsing, this bookstore is absolutely worth a visit.

I love Phil's Stationary! It's not to far from my office and now and again, I like to stop in and…read morestroll the isles. There is so much cool stuff in here. Lots of it vintage and really interesting. Entering is even cool. The front door needs a good puuul and you're in heaven. The people who work here are really friendly and very knowledgable. Last week I bought some really nice printer paper that's really heavy and contains cotton. it's some special paper for sure and I'll be using it for special printed matter. Highly recommended shop. What a New York gem!

Went down to Phil's a couple times during my lunch break. The heavy door makes it feel like a haven…read morefrom the cold. Phil has stacks of many different types of paper. Phil is helpful and gave me interesting insight into the people that buy his paper. There is great paper here and good objects for measuring and working with paper. I reccomended !

This store is out of business. When you go to their website it tell you the site is for sale. And…read moreif you try to call them on the listed phone number you are told this number is not in service. When I worked in the garment district I use to purchase nice pens and stationery.

Last year, I ordered a replacement for my day planner with these people. They fiddled around for…read moreWEEKS before telling me they were having a problem with their vendor for the Preference Collection loose leaf 2020 inserts. I was very understanding, because we were in the beginning of the Covid nonsense and told him I would order this item for 2021, which I did do. Well, THEY SENT ME THE WRONG THING. I ordered the 3-hole version and they sent me the 7-hole version INSTEAD. They should have AT LEAST checked to make sure they were sending me the right item These things are not cheap. The original item was $17 something but by the time I paid for the postage, etc., it was $26! I am furious and disgusted, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I NEED THIS ITEM NOW!!!!! I notice that the "recent reviews" are from two years ago. Obviously, SOMETHING is happening with this company that has nothing to do with the Covid virus. Don't risk your hard earned money at THIS store.

This is a great little shop full of K-pop gifts! They don't have a wide selection of every K-pop…read moregroup, just the popular ones. However, of the merch they have it is abundant. It's not a big store size wise but they do pack a lot of punch. Service is kind and friendly, often times they can get busy due to the demand but they manage. Items are priced slightly above par, but that's pretty common when it comes to K-pop memorabilia.

Koryo Books is a Korean bookstore and K pop merchandise shop in Koreatown on 32nd Street, and it…read moreoccupies a small footprint that gets crowded quickly once a few people are inside at the same time. I walked into a store that is essentially one large room, and the density of product on display meant navigating it during a busy period required some patience, but the selection within that compact space was broader than the size suggested. The Korean literature section covers both Korean language and English language editions across a range of genres, which makes it genuinely useful for anyone studying the language or looking for titles that are difficult to find at general bookstores in the city. I saw children's books in Korean, well stocked. The K pop side of the store covers albums, photocards, posters, keychains, stickers, and merchandise across a wide range of artists, with BTS having a particularly strong presence historically alongside newer groups. Pricing runs higher than what I would pay ordering online or finding the same items at a larger retailer, which is the standard trade off for a specialty shop in Manhattan. Album prices in particular can be steep, though sale events bring them down to more competitive territory. Individual accessory items like stickers and bookmarks are priced at a premium relative to their size, so going in with a sense of what I am willing to spend helps avoid sticker shock at the register. The store is a reliable stop for anyone looking for Korean books or K pop merchandise in a physical retail setting in New York, with the caveat that the pricing and the crowd level are both factors worth knowing about before I go.

Everything at Yoseka is beautiful, neatly organized, and thoughtfully chosen…read more I love finding what I need here while discovering new and inspiring items. The Yoseka staff is wonderful and kind; they are truly passionate about their craft and make you feel a part of the stationery community even if you are a relatively newcomer like me.

This store is a must visit for stationery fans! It's actually 2 locations across the street from…read moreeach other. The main store has a lot of inks, pens, notebooks, and a big pen/notebook testing table. They had several books of ink swatches. This was really helpful in deciding which ink to buy. The other location has stamps and stickers. I've placed several online orders from Yoseka since I live out of state. This is the first time I've visited in person (one day after their fabulous Stationery Fest 2026). The main store was smaller than I expected but I didn't feel too cramped and was able to browse leisurely (I visited on a Sunday morning a little after 10am).

Cursive is one of my favorite stores in NYC. It's located in West village that there're lot of…read morecafes and restaurants as well :) this store has more cards and party goods. I love their tastes and I often stop by. If you like stationaries and home goods, this is the place to go to!

Fully scam, Silently its going to charge you every period…read moreof 4 weeks, even though it says they will stop after your cancellation, but definitely they keep charging you, no trust for this kind of business..!! Here is what they say in the end of your payment process: "By clicking Get My Plan, I agree to pay $39.99 for my plan and that if I do not cancel before the end of the 4-week introductory plan, it will convert to a 4-week subscription and Coursiv will automatically charge my payment method the regular price $39.99 every 4 weeks thereafter until I cancel. I can cancel online by visiting the subscription page in my profile on the website or in the app to avoid being charged for the next billing cycle"

What a cute venue!l we were able to buy some cute pouches The selection of merchandise products is…read morepretty good. The staff is helpful and nice. Definitely a fun stop in Time Square.

Line Friends is a brand of characters originating as a sticker pack from the popular messaging app,…read moreLINE. Located in Times Square, this Line Friends location is chock full of cute Line Friends themed merch, as well as a ton of great photo ops with different giant-sized Line Friends characters. The most prominent of which is the 11.5' tall mega brown bear located right at the front entrance. Prices are definitely expensive, but you come here more for the pictures and a few souvenirs than to actually stock up on merchandise. We took several cute photos here, bought a few trinkets, and then quickly left before we could do too much damage to our wallets.

One of those shops you can probably only find in bigger cities like New York. This shop boasts an…read moreimpressive variety of greeting cards for all occasions, all beautiful/cute/unique/artsy. They also have planners, notebooks, drawing books, calendars, stationary. Several different types of pens and some art supplies. Office decor as well. A little pricier, especially because of location. Staff was kind and helpful.

Anyone who shops in most retail stores in Manhattan, let alone on 8th Street by New York…read moreUniversity, should be prepared to pay top dollar, especially for the exceptional selection of pens, journals, notepads, greeting cards ( that are significantly more creative than what you'd get in your local stationary shop) and some lovely gifts that writers would appreciate! I walked in recently to shop for a gift for one of my literary friends and i loved the selection of fancy pens as well as less expensive ones. In addition they have one of the most extensive selection of notepads, journals and sketch books. Sarah, one of the members of the staff was very helpful and did a great job gift wrapping my purchase!

Such a beautiful stationery shop! I spent almost 30 mins browsing all the shelves on a quiet Friday…read moreafternoon. The shop is tiny and on weekdays it is not too crowded. There are so many gems here that make the shop an absolute treasure trove for those who are into journaling or just enjoy good quality and cute stationery. The service is quick and I thought the prices were fair by New York standards. Cannot wait to be back!

Small and cute stationery shop in the East Village. There isn't a large selection but the stuff…read morethey have is nice - washi tapes, notebooks, watercolor paint, small rubber stamps. The store is really small - there's a limit of 10 people in the store at a time (but I didn't see anyone monitoring this). The aisle that goes around the store can comfortably fit only one person at a time. This makes it a little difficult to browse. Be careful if you have bags/backpacks (it can be easy to accidentally knock something over or bump into people).

As someone who has worked in print as a publisher and as an account director for magazine…read moreadvertising over my career I still love a good magazine store. I love to walk around and peruse the shelves, view still in print publications I worked on, and also discover those of different topics. Magazine Cafe has a wide variety and assortment to choose from. They literally carry thousands of publications here on Fashion, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Art, Home, Food, Travel, Technology, News, Business, etc. They feature domestic and worldwide titles, plus hard to find publications. They have a good website where you can order from and ship for free in the continental US. if you love reading and are a magazine junkie this is a must visit.

I ordered a year subscription to the print World Soccer Magazine (Kelsey Media) in 2025. The first…read moremonth arrived promptly. Since that time there have been ongoing issues with magazine delivery delayed or arriving 1 month late, (only after I prod the distributor). I understand that this is an international magazine. Magazine Cafe provided a complimentary upgrade from Sea Copy to Air Copy, but that did not hasten delivery. I expect more rapid delivery of this expensive magazine. Perhaps another distributor provides better service.