Love to support an independent and local bookstore, especially one that sells gifts, jewelry and…read morehas a toy and game section. I am a "Frequent Buyer" here and earn points. Stopped by for a summer read and a few items for grandkids on family vacation in RI. Hope the teens like the game I selected: True or False. See photo of all purchases today. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable! Store supports local artists and writers.

I went in to browse and found some lovely books for my grandsons and a birthday card for my sister…read more What a large assortment of stunning items for almost everyone I know. Free membership that doesn't expire. Discounted items (including book shelves of them as well) from holidays and their book selection offers. Helpful, kind present people working there. It's downtown Schenectady so street parking. (Best to go on Sunday)

There's something wonderful about walking through a well curated bookstore. Especially one that has…read moresome pretty nifty book adjacent gadgets like bookmarks and reading lights. It was very well staffed and they were quite knowledgeable. There is quite a range of price points even for a single book such as the Odyssey where they had about 12 different options. Anything from small print cheap soft cover to fancy illustrated hardcovers. They have some comfortable chairs where one can just relax while the spouse shops and neighboring stores. It's also the perfect temperature to relax. This will be my refuge in Stuyvesant plaza

Drove down to see the new location. Three people behind the counter, on computers, not with…read morecustomers, when I entered and not one greeted me. Their selection of classics is almost nonexistent. One round rack of Dover Classics, but nothing on the shelves except for three copies of Whuthering Heights. There was a display of the Odessy. The store is big and nicely laid out but sparse. Just mainstream selections. It's been a long time since I left a bookstore empty handed.

Great little spot with a lot of used books, movies, toys, clothes and all kinds of stuff.read more

This was my first visit, but I was so pleasantly surprised! The space is so unique and feels and…read morelooks like a bookstore. Every nook and cranny is neatly filled with books and unique items from my childhood such as Archie comics and cassette players as well as record players. The owner is incredibly kind and knowledgeable and shared so much about his physical location and online store. I was able to get my book and a bonus book to celebrate my birthday. I will definitely be back! Thank You!!!

I love a good independent bookstore so I was excited to stop in to Market Block Books while in town…read morefor a work trip. I was searching for a local sticker for a souvenir, but I didn't see any at the bookstore. I did find some nice postcards for the city of Troy that I bought. They do have a bag surcharge so bring your tote bag. I loved the staff picks display right at the front door - lots of good options! The selection seemed to range from best sellers to local authors, kids' books, and more. The building is historic and unique, and I'm really glad I got to check it out.

Great book store location inside a corner brick factory in Troy. This book purveyor was packed with…read moreevery book, magazine, seats, pens & paper, journals, flyers, post cards and note pads you can imagine. The sections are organized by nature, poetry, marriage, history etc. This place is very bright and there are soft seats to sit in by the front windows. Needs a few more staff on site. Review: 5

great new spot in Troy! The owner is really tapped into the local scene and way way beyond and…read morethere is a carefully curated selection of oddities, classics, surprises, and more. Given the vibe and creative power, definitely a place to pay attention to for its own events and everything else you def want to know about. go pick up a cassette, a zine, or some tasty snacks.

Amazing customer service and very fair prices!! Sold some stuff to them and got a great price on…read morethe items alot of awesome stuff too

My husband wanted to look at comics to purchase and as a geek, this store was great to visit!…read moreAlthough my husband wasn't used to comic bins not being organized or in alphabetical order, which made him take hours to sort through them, I enjoyed looking at the rooms and all of the collectible memorabilia! For my patience and trouble, I was pleasantly surprised that the person minding the store graciously told me to take the pins I picked out for waiting so long! Ha! There's so much to see here if you're into anything geeky or nerdy, it's truly impossible to make a list ... so I took a bunch of pictures instead! Enjoy! Once again, Johnstown delivers with having a Main Street you truly can love -- one-of-a-kind shopping and cafes/restaurants!

This is a fun place. It's got almost a little bit of everything. Plenty of beverages, snacks, dish…read moreware, kitchen supplies and beauty aids, but it seems that toys take up about half of the store. The word has gotten out about the toys because many families show up. I grew up on Sanrio toys and Hello Kitty has always been one of my favs. You'll find plenty of Hello Kitty and friends merch but I've noticed that they've already run out of some items and not restocked. There's no staff on the floor to offer assistance. Since many of the products are not labeled in English, only Japanese, they really need more customer support. Also, please fix the token changer, which has been broken for several days. The entire front portion of the store is dedicated to machinery that only accepts tokens including the arcade-style claw machines and small toys /key chains dispensers. I saw people wandering through the aisles looking really confused since dozens upon dozens of machines in this section are unplayable if customers can't change their dollars into tokens. There's no one around to even explain that to them. I did, however, enjoy buying snacks. The spicy potato sticks may be my favorite. I look forward to trying the new foods they plan to bring in. I wish they could offer full meals. I mistakenly thought the store would look more like a Japanese version of H Mart which is Korean and truly has everything. Still, Ebisu's arrival to the Capital Region gives shoppers more variety and options, which is great.

What a fun place! I enjoyed visiting on grand opening weekend and then again at a less crowded…read moretime. They have a wide variety of items from all kinds of food and drink to household items and cosmetics. They also have figurines, cards and plushies. My son loves Japan so he especially enjoyed our visit. It's expensive and I spent over $50 on the first visit and they included a few freebies. Check it out!

I've been in this shop three times over the last year and the inventory does not seem to turn over…read more The new arrivals seem to be very limited and the store is full of common garage sale records. On the way out the guy behind the counter politely asked what we were looking for and said they had a ton more at home. He said they had more at home than in the shop. I'm not sure if they are holding back for personal collection or if they are selling on eBay. Either way, it would nice to see some fresh titles in the store and weed out some of the tired stock that isn't moving.

This place is dope! It's clean, well organized and has sub-genres. There's a lot in here, you just…read morehave to keep looking. The costs are moderate, definitely on the higher end. At the same time, the used records are in great condition. Clearly, they have a lot of knowledge of all music genres and know what they have in their store. Folks were available and happy to help. I'll be back!!