After travelling all over the globe, living in places like Australia, France, Vietnam, UK, I can…read morehonestly say Glebe video is by far the best video store I've been a member of. Forget Netflix, Prime, YouTube etc that manipulate algorithms to show you small list of promoted movies with various covers tricking you into thinking they have a wide selection. Glebe video has a huge variety of hidden classics and a wealth of knowledge to match anyone's taste.

Glebe Video is the best place to go in Ottawa if you're looking for foreign and older films,…read moreespecially rare titles. They have an enormous collection of foreign movies, which are usually sorted according to country. They also still hold on to hundreds of VHS titles, often because they're rare movies that are difficult or impossible to get on DVD. The price of new releases and old releases are basically the same ($5), which makes this place fairly expensive for renting old movies. They only accept cash and still don't use a computer system. However, the staff are very knowledgeable and can usually be counted on to find a movie for you in the store if you're having trouble. My only big criticism is the staff can border on pretentious from time to time. I've often found when I ask them for suggestions and I explicitly outline the type of movie I'm looking for, they tend to recommend movies they think I "should" like and not what I'm actually asking for.

Ugh gross. I love the Adult Fun Superstore, Classixx, Venus Envy etc. so it's not the nature of the…read morestore that disgusted me. I went in today because I was in the neighbourhood and it looked interesting, they sell defective sex toys and they're in a giant bin for everyone to touch. But what grossed me out the most was the fact that after I came out of the store I had a gross film of some type of dirt on my hand from touching the toys. barf. The woman approached me and in a snooty tone asked if I wanted to buy anything, and then proceeded to talk on the phone (not business related) for 10 minutes when I actually found something I wanted, she ignored me and I just ended up walking out. I will stick to Venus Envy, nice and clean and reasonably priced.

Seems legit, big selection, good location. Not sure how necessary it is, but could say the same…read moreabout the record store next door. Had customers so that's a plus. Fingers cross they cut it in the long run. If you need a dvd, go here?

Top movie selection here folks. All the blu-rays you could want including 4K UHD. Prices are…read moreunbeatable and service is beyond good. New or used no scratches. The owner will personally go out of his way to get you what you like and the staff are very knowledgeable. There is even a nice little used CD section.

Want to run a new PC game or music software, but your computer is a piece of crap? Check out Game…read morePower to see if they can find ways to boost your system to meet the requirements of this new fangled software. I've never had these guys mess with my computer, but they seem to be well recommended. I have gone here a couple times to check out their game selection, which you think would be better, but it's actually pretty disappointing. They have a small wall of PC games for prices that are moderate to slightly high. They have some great titles, including stuff that's tougher to find. They can even sometimes order a game for you. They also have a previously played section of console games, but they're always terrible.

Really helpful and knowledgable staff. I needed some help tuning up my system for gaming and making…read moremusic and these guys were way ahead of everyone else in their knowledge, advice, and service. It's obvious their focus has shifted away from Game software and more towards performance hardware and audio stuff. That being said, there is no question that these guys are committed to their customers and will go the distance if there is anything I need.

I hope that this store never closes as it is one of a kind!…read morePeter accepts reviews from customers and if he can order it for you he will. They have a range of services from putting old VCR tapes onto new formats, carrying oldies but goldy movies , The criterion collection as well as up to date TV series. Staff is personable and attentive and they serve customers of all ages. Keep up the good work!!!

Movies N Stuff is a store that sells....well, movies and stuff. It is a DVD rental store - it has a…read morenew release section and a REALLY great older (ie, not new) section, including wonderful classics, such as Bogie's The Big Sleep. My wife's yardstick for checking the depth of rental store libraries is to see if they carry Bedknobs & Broomsticks and Oscar (that Stallone comedy from the 80s). Usually, we can't find either. But, Movies N Stuff actually had Bedknobs & Broomsticks. It is pretty crammed with shelves inside, so you should find what you were looking for. They also rent video games and sell movie posters, which is pretty cool. The prices are great too. They had a deal for older flicks - $1.99, which is better than most places.

Video store owner Barry is quite polite and knowledgeable on the various videos he has and always…read morehas a recommendation. Phoenix Video is a nice little video store with lots of options and some toys! Bubble gum machine to try your luck in getting a black gum for a free rental.

Strolling through the Glebe I stumbled upon this adorable bookshop. The gorgeous mural stopped me,…read morebut BOOKS are my love language and drew me in! It's small but loaded with different titles. The staff was very helpful in locating what I was looking for. I'm happy to be able to shop local small businesses!

Visited the store to look for children's books while visiting. Overheard a customer ask a…read moresalesperson if they had books about Israel, as they had books about Palestine. The salesperson said the owner made the decision to not carry books about Israel. I left without buying any books. It wasn't till I came to Yelp that I learned about the political bent of the shop. I felt deceived as there was no indication that I saw in the store about a left wing, Socialist, anti-Israel bent to the business. The owner can cater to whatever crowd they want, but be open about it so that potential customers can make informed decisions.