This was the sweetest little Christian book store. There was a large variety of books for adults…read moreand kids and little trinkets and gifts! You can tell that great care was taken in the selection of books. The lovely business owner was so kind to our young kids as well as patient as they sat and enjoyed some books as we looked for some books and gifts. The gifts we purchased were was also wrapped in beautiful gift wrapping without our request. I highly recommend making the stop by this shop!

Good selection, friendly staff! Well kept, displays are put together and it's not messy in there…read more Pretty small place though so beware if you're in the area and have a backpack/with a large group.

My friends and I are so glad we walked into Paper & Clay! Rachel was so helpful and kind. She…read morerecommended several books for me and I bought two of them. Her recommendations were really spot on for me and I am excited to read both books once I get back home. Thank you, Rachel : )

Walked by this bookstore in the area and I'm so glad I went to check it out. The owner is so kind…read moreand very helpful, she even offered free coffee and tea! Super sweet. I noticed little dioramas on the shelves in between the books, they are so cute and creative, the owner said she hand-paints them and even sells her own pottery in store as well which is neat! I ended up buying 2 books and can't wait to come back.

A very cute and quiet little mom and pop shop type of bookstore! We went in on a whim after…read morevisiting the coffee shop next door. Parking is available across the street near the goodwill or if you can get a spot on the street. We came in and there were piles of books next to the bookshelves. The sections aren't completely labeled, but if you read enough, you can see what category the bookkeeper has placed the books in. There isn't a certain order (alphabetically or anything). You go in and you peruse what is available . The bookseller is also hanging out in the front and will let you look at the front room or the back room. We saw the children's section, science, graphic novels, AAPI, and fantasy. Their romance was scattered around the store. I did end up leaving with a book purchase. I will say it's hard to look at everything because the lights were also flickering, although there is sunlight coming in. It was quite overwhelming to look at books. Overall the prices were cheaper than a bookstore chain. It's very nice to see these stores still operating. I'd choose this over a chain any day.

I had a wonderful experience at Renaissance Bookshop, Music & Movies in Riverside. I was searching…read morefor a specific hardcover book that was not currently in stock, but Gene Berkman went above and beyond to help. Instead of simply telling me he didn't have it, he took the time to recommend several websites where I could find the book at a very reasonable price. Thanks to his guidance, I found exactly what I was looking for, and the deal was so good that I ended up ordering two books. Gene Berkman and Jayne Hanson clearly care about their customers and have a genuine passion for books. Their knowledge, friendliness, and willingness to help make this shop a true gem in Riverside. I highly recommend Renaissance Bookshop to anyone looking for books, music, movies, and outstanding customer service.

Cozy bookstore filled with treasures. I met the owner's daughter. She's delightful. I could just…read morespend the whole afternoon just browsing and reading there.

This bookstore is amazing. Very affordable pricing on all books. all books have been either donated…read moreby the community or collected by the store owner. There are regular events held at the store and the environment is amazing to read or study in.

This is almost certainly the smallest bookstore--new or used--you have ever seen. It is one small…read moreroom, smaller than a kid's bedroom. But there are some nuggets to be found here. The store is located in the upstairs shopping "mall," along with a bunch of either tiny stores. I would estimate at least a quarter to a third of the books are of the sci-fi/fantasy genre. Here is where you may find some very obscure but excellent out of print titles. The fiction section is also well-curated. The rest of the books are a bit of a hodgepodge (travel, humor, etc.). I found the prices to be very fair. Be careful, though: some out of print books are priced accordingly. Worth checking out, if you are a book nerd.

The address takes you to a stairway to a business that has maybe 15-20 separate stalls one of which…read morewas this used bookstore. I spent several minutes trying to follow my GPS before finding a stairway to an "upstairs mall" and realizing I should go up it. There were a fair amount of books, looking to good shape, organized in a way that made sense and priced reasonably. Unfortunately out of my several favorite authors, there were only two represented, both by one only book each which I had already read. I finally saw a store sign at the bottom of the stairway as I was leaving, partly obstructed and hard to see. They really need to do a better job of helping people find them.

Really kind and helpful staff. I loved and miss their Canyon Crest location. Still, good location…read moreand good selection.

Had a cvs appt and was waiting, decided on finally going in this bookstore because of the lgbtqia…read moreflag. I don't find many places in the area that vocally align with my beliefs and values. Once I got closer to the door I saw stickers about anti-ice and Palestine... so awesome. Staff was so kind and also very attentive when I asked about books on Sudan. They hadn't had any but considered my topic for future book inventory. Left with a book to restart my reading journey again. I praise them for their values! The selection of books is perfect for someone who leans more towards the left and beyond.

There's something here for everyone. If you want an Almanac from 1980, they probably have it…read more Looking for a rare beanie baby? You'll probably find it here. This is one of those places you can get lost in for hours upon hours as the sun fades into the moon. The prices fluctuate as the books come manufactured with the prices on the back cover, but that's a non issue.

My sister and I had intended to just grab a coffee, but were pleasantly surprised when we happened…read moreupon this book store. It is so cute and artistic, the smell alone walking in had my book heart SOARING. The prices were so reasonable, the woman working the front desk (wish I remembered her name) was kind and helpful. She also let us know we could bring books to sell for $1 each or we could use it as store credit! If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping in for a great book and great company.

Loved the selection. Everything felt very well organized. Worker was very helpful and friendly.read more

Newer location a street over and still a strong store. Good to move to get more traffic as this…read morestore deserves it. For being a smaller store, they have a great selection in many genres. The person working was very helpful to everyone browsing and several purchases while I was there. Prices are reasonable and top new books available. They also take orders you can pick up when they arrive.

This is my favorite spot in Redlands. Whenever I feel blue, I go for some kitty time. It's $20 for…read morean hour, which I'm good with paying every once in a while. There's usually always one or two kitties in the mood for either playing or being pet. You get kinda attached to some of them, but they're also up for adoption so they might not be there the next time you go. They do have some resident kitties though - Sugar is very sweet and not up for adoption. She'll always let you pet her. Staff is kind and will answer any questions about the kitties. I always ask if there's a lot of children or too many people when I go, and they'll let me know if there's too many. I just want to relax with the kitties and my book and it can be a bit noisy and distracting when it's a bit full. I'll usually go to Cafe Caprice around the corner for an hour and then come back for quieter kitty time. They also have cute local art up for sale around where you play with the kitties and it's nice to look at. I usually just grab a soda when I go there as I've already had my tea/coffee for the day, but would love it if they got their beer and wine license. I would totes have multiple glasses of wine whilst chilling with the kitties if they did that (the cat cafe I frequented in Charlotte had it). Overall, fun place to pet some kitties and get away from your problems for a bit.

BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Happened to stumble upon this place exploring downtown and it was such a…read moretreat. The staff are all very welcoming and informative. We did the 1hr experience and all of the cats were very friendly and loving. The hour was filled with lots of love, snuggles, pets and relaxation. I wish I could take them all home with me! Will definitely be stopping by this place everytime I'm in town.

I've passed this store several times and finally stopped to check it out. I was hoping to get a…read more'grab n go' sandwich, but they mostly had shelf stable foods, a small selection of fruit and it looked like they had a good selection of basic camping essentials too. I decided to buy a bag of chips. Then I saw beautifully packaged baklava at the cash register counter. I bought the big gold box full of baklava. Oh wow...just like another reviewer said, these are the BEST baklava I've ever had! These are packaged so nicely, they would make a nice gift too. (Note: The attached picture doesn't include all the baklava that was in the box, because I had already eaten two before I took this picture.)

My best friend, kids and I went to Crestline last weekend and with the weather being as insane as…read moreit was we scrapped our lofty plans of dining out and instead planned on keeping the kids in with my best friend while I braved the weather to get us food we could cook in our air b&b kitchen while we waited for the rain and fog to lift. The closest grocery store was mountain high market and though I was grateful not to have to drive to Lake Arrowhead and back I was disappointed in the high prices and mostly canned and frozen food. Despite the lack of choices, the service here was AMAZING which I have never seen at a grocery store. The couple who ran it offered homemade baklava (which was literally the best I've ever had) and even helped me take my bags to my car IN THE RAIN! Talk about going above and beyond! Also even though the prices were high and the food selection was small it was the best option in the area and the $180 spent on groceries paid for 4 meals plus snacks for 5 people which was a much better alternative than going out for every meal.