This was a really lovely coffee shop. Very bohemian and nostalgic. I ordered a chai latte and a…read morechocolate croissant, while my friend ordered a blueberry muffin and a latte. They were all very good. But what stood out is this place really has a vibe. The owner was very friendly and visited with us for a little while. They have a vintage shop as part of the coffee shop. And, of course, they sell vinyl records. Prices were pretty reasonable, including those for the more elaborate drinks. This place was just a lot of fun to visit. There were many things to see, the food was fairly good, and the coffee was excellent. What else can you ask for?

I've been meaning to check this place out. I mean two things I love. Coffee and Vinyl. I was…read moreexcited about digging thru and hoping to find some gems. It's an interesting little spot with nostalgia. Old entertainment mediums throughout. Nice seating areas to drink coffee. Retro music playing. And so much Vinyl. I enjoyed digging but I didn't find anything I wanted to purchase but there were a few first prints that were hard to leave there. Anyway, it was a perfect stop for my Introverted Sunday. I'll be back for sure.

This place is a hidden gem by the Witte Museum. If you're in the mood for digging, you'll find a…read moregreat selection here. They even have a section dedicated to Numero Group releases, which I thought was super rad. If you want to try your hand at the bargain bin, there's a room with 50-cent records, too. There is a section near the front (you'll need to kneel) of clearance records underneath some New Arrivals. The folks who work here know and love music, so if you have any questions, I'm sure they'd be happy to chat about it.

Every visit to San Antonio I make it a point to come out to Crazy Rhythms records store to see…read moretheir unique selection of records. I always end up walking out with more than 2 records each visit as their pricing and selection is worth visiting each time. The layout of the shop is great. I recommend starting left side of the shop and work your way around to the right side. You will find all genres sorted out and organized in a very simple and easy to navigate way. Most of the newest arrivals (from folks who are selling or trading their records in) to the back left side. I like starting here just in case I end up finding something cool that just came in. It's a nice way to be able to see what came through to the shop in the last day or two and these records are always diverse in genre. I really enjoy the vintage collection the shop has as decor here. I have seen 8-track players, lunch boxes, older posters from classic albums, cassette players, and even some cool nostalgic childhood toys. I kept smiling at each vintage or throwback items I saw that often tells you "not for sale" or "NFS" stickers on it. As a record collector I take the condition of records seriously before purchasing. I am the annoying record collector who will slide the record out of the sleeve and bend it up to the light to check for scratches, dirt, dust, etc. The last few visits at Crazy Rhythms I have been purchasing and not checking the condition or quality because I trust what I am getting is going to be playable and no bumps/hiccups when I do play them. You will get very good to high-quality records here no doubt. Just heads up - every record collector should know that the cheaper the price (aka clearance or discounted items) usually the quality will suffer but THAT IS NOT THE CASE HERE. You will get better than great quality records and anything that is priced low is probably overstock, common record/selection, and is always priced fairly. You can trust in this record store. Trust. Parking is super easy - just pull right up to the front of the store or park in the private lot. Even when the tourist attractions are busy around the store you will most definitely be able to stop in without having to worry about parking. Parking is never a thing for me even when Fiesta is happening. Check out the selections I have picked up in the few times I have come thru in my photos.

I've decided to explore the city's used bookstores. It seems we have quite a few, and I wasn't…read moreaware of many of them. Nine lives books was one of them. It is located in a strip mall off Fredericksburg, and it won't be found unless ones looking for it, which I was. It is not a very big place, but it does have a lot of knickknacks, including an impressive collection of stickers, bookmarks, and vinyl records, to name a few. It actually is a pretty neat place. The books are used and for the most part they're very reasonably priced. They do not have an inventory of the books, so you do have to look through shelves, if looking for a particular title. And their staff is only one person at the cashier. Which is to say that you can browse to your heart's content, and discover some major reads. They also had quite a few boxes of books that were under one dollar or $.50. This is one of those places that I intend to return to, because of pricing and to support small businesses. I truly recommend visiting this place. It makes for a fun visit.

Loved the cute stickers and other items in the store! Books were excellently priced. We will…read moredefinitely come back!

Unique selection. You can definitely find some hidden gems. My husband samples vinyls for making…read morebeats, and one of his favorite hobbies is crate digging. Ive been trying to get him to take a break and go to Batcave for some good music therapy and we were impressed by the owner's knowledge of the music in his shop as random a all the crates are. Super friendly and doesn't hover. We were the only ones in the shop at the time and he didn't distract by asking hundreds of questions, he just let us explore and answered questions as we had them. Highly recommend for good 'ole fashion treasure hunt. Owner provides business cards and invites you to call if you're looking for something specific--will even take requests to call you if he receives something you're looking for.

We visited this shop yesterday while exploring the north side of town for vintage spots, and I was…read morereally excited because it was my husband's birthday. The location in Artisan Alley is super cute, and from the outside the store looked promising. I was specifically hoping to find a meaningful vinyl for him. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. When we opened the door, there were records spread all over the floor and a person sitting on the ground sorting through them, making it difficult to even step inside the very small space. Between the uneven flooring and the clutter, it felt chaotic and uncomfortable to navigate. There was only one other couple inside, and honestly it already felt overcrowded. I understand small vintage shops can be eclectic, but this didn't feel organized at all. I even had to ask who the owner was because we were looking for something specific, and while he may have been busy dealing with a recent record purchase, he seemed distracted and not particularly interested in helping customers. I really wanted to love this place because it has charm and potential, but the overall experience felt stressful instead of enjoyable.

Music Connection is a hidden gem of San Antonio. The closest record store to my parents, I've come…read morehere for many Black Friday Record Store Days and additional trips for record digging. They have tons of records from all over, the staff is friendly, the owner is a character and is uniquely awesome, and I always buy more than I expect when I pass by. I'll be back each time I swing through San Antonio.

What a great store easily one of my favorite record stores I've visited. I travel often, and…read moreeverywhere I go I make it a point to check out local record shops, but this one always remains my number one. The selection is excellent, the service is always great, and they always seem to have something I didn't even know I needed. Now that I've recently moved here, I'm especially excited that I can finally experience Record Store Day and Black Friday events in person instead of waiting until the next day and searching online. I always enjoy coming here for events because the atmosphere is consistently great and the vibe is always welcoming.

3rd floor of Antique Mall with no AC. Absolute chaos with NO organization. Stacks of records on top…read moreof stacks. Fire hazard. NO prices on anything. You bring you selections to the counter on the 1st floor and they call the owner at home for a price. They have to describe the record over the phone. Prices START at $10. Huge selection of garbage records. He has not been at his shop for over a year because of health issues. Hopefully someone will buy this collection and auction and try to organize at a different location.

GREAT selection of vintage records, the owner is super nice and knowledgeable of all kinds of music…read moreand you can tell he loves what he does. I was saddened to hear that all day i was the only person to walk in and he was getting ready to leave early because pf that. The joy in his eyes when he saw i was buying multiple of his records was so special. I can admit the prices were a bit steep for what i got. Thats the only bad thing I've gotten out of my trip. But i do believe that this is a very underrated record shop and it deserves more recognition

Very unique and cool place. Tons of selection, lots of different genres to choose from. Service was…read moreawesome, they'll let you play whatever record you want from their selection. Dude was super friendly, had great stories, and showed me some dope songs! I hope places like this stay in San Antonio.

The place is very unique and old school! Once you walk in the entrance door, you'll be back to the…read moreold school records and hand-held radios . Service by the original owners is exceptional and welcoming. Friends of Sounds have a large variety of records to choose from and listen. They offer an area where you can listen to the records with head phones. The value for their records and reasonable for their very nice collections. The Grand Opening is tomorrow, March 7, 2025! Come check them out!

CD Sam whata treat, always a staple when goin to wonderland mall for whatever reason. They're…read morealways hosting May events that cater to almost everyone needs. The service here has always been fantastic as the owner can answer almost all of your questions! There is a ton of variety from new items to your classics that are alphabetized. Now the groovy thing about this place, is that at check out sometimes he knocks off the price a little, gives you a bang for your buck compared to other shops! If you don't see something ask if he has it and you can always check his Instagram!

Always friendly and helpful, has tons of great vinyl records for sale and good prices. Tons of used…read morecds worth a look through for stuff you're missing. Great store.