I have been going here for as long as I can remember. This place is like my spiritual sanctuary and…read moreI am always filled with positive energy when I walk thru the door or even obtain my things via curbside. The owner is like family to me and always has a smile and good word for me. They are attentive, caring and have shown me respect as a customer and friend for more than a decade or more. When I come to Greensboro, or back, it's one the first places I go to, once I am in the area and city. It's like a wonderland of many things you would want and need whether it's bath bombs, incense, chain, etc. LOVE THE PLACE!! -A Duke Legend Gene Banks

The service was nice. The atmosphere here is welcoming. The guy at checkout counter taught me a…read morefew extras about my selenite and smoke cleansed it for me. So much to pick from. The candle selection and herbal selection were amazing.

What a cute place! Quiet and cozy, refreshing mocha frozen coffee drink and just a nice place to…read moresit and drink coffee and relax! Loved it!

Things Above is a wonderful bookstore, situated in the heart of Graham, and easily accessible from…read moreI-40. If you are looking for Christian books, delicious coffee, and a warm environment - then you have to check out Things Above!!

A gem in the city of Durham. Exploring the Ninth St area on a sweltering summer day, I saw a…read morepurple -walled building as I approached Perry St from Main St. As I walked in, a man in a bright green welcomed me and introduced himself as Tom. Warm, honest, and expressive, he told me about the small gardening project underway in front of his store. We talked about food, life paths, and more over the hour of so that I spent in his and his wife's store. He and his staff were kind with everyone who entered. This is a place that feels like care and community. I will be coming again for more incense!

Love the energy of this shop! And for a small space, they have a great selection of goods,…read moreespecially crystals and books. They also had a nice array of decks and jewelry, so I know I will return. Enjoyed speaking with Tom! Very glad this shop is keeping the ninth street vibes chill

I visited Bright Black with a group of friends on their drop in day on Saturday. It was such an…read moreinviting and welcoming experience. I like fragrance or more importantly, I know what I don't like so to be immersed in an experience with fragrance experts and not feel overwhelmed was a great time. We worked with Sacha who was very honest about our blends, gave good feedback, and was a good source of encouragement. You have the ability to create 3 different versions of your scent and choose what most feels like you. You can also save your scent for future use. I liked that added benefit. I am always curious as to how brands like these manage to keep their momentum as it sometimes feels like something you do once but I would definitely come again to create other products. They offer candles too as well as you can purchase premade scents. I feel like the price was very reasonable compared to other similar experiences. Definitely a must visit for a date night, girls night out, or just a relaxing end to a stressful day!

I learned about Bright Black on TikTok while looking for perfume making classes in the area. They…read moreare a black owned small business! Bright black offers the perfume Workshop every Saturday from 11-5 - walk in only. We got there a little before noon, and we were able to get seated right away. The staff was super friendly and explained each part of the process. There were tons of scents to choose from to create your own perfume oil. It was $35 per person which I didn't think was bad at all! They also sell car air fresheners, lotions, and candles. Most of the fragrances of the candles have a story or meaning behind them which I thought was pretty neat! Apparently next month, they will be offering larger, alcohol based perfume workshop options. When you're done, you have the option to log your scent so that you can have it made again or even have it made into candles which is cool! I really enjoyed my visit to Bright Black and would definitely recommend visiting if in the Raleigh/Durham areas

As I was driving around the College Hill Historic District neighborhood of Greensboro, North…read moreCarolina, while waiting to attend the Triad Squad Yelp Elite Omakase Shushi Dinner at Sushi Republic, I happened to discover this long-standing, "Old School" comic book shop, just a short walk from the UNCG campus. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. Parts Unknown The Comic Book Store in Greensboro, North Carolina is a perfect example. I immediately found a side street parking space and parked my pearl white Lexus there and walked over to the store. It was a pleasant walk and the building where the store was located had an interesting graffiti on the outside, side wall. Inside I was greeted by a friendly and very knowledgeable employee who has also been a good friend of the owner for years. He told me how the owner John Hitchcock had owned and operated this business for over 36 years with around 25 years in this location and how the business originally opened up in Cotton Mill Square in 1989. How Hitchcock had always had a passion for comic books and started collecting them when he was 10. He started selling comic books in a store downtown 37 years ago and this led to his opening his own store. Hitchcock's favorite comic book creator was Alex Toth, an artist who had been well known for his expressive line and masterful storytelling. Hitchcock and him had been friends and collaborated on a book called Dear John: The Alex Toth Doodle Book. He showed me a copy of the book that was being sold there. The store had an inviting atmosphere and as I walked through the store it was like entering another world. The uniqueness of this comic book shop was that it exclusively specializes in comic books and books about comic books. It had in its inventory some rare and expensive ones like The Invincible Iron Man selling for $2,000, a Green Lantern one selling for $1,500, and a Special 25th Anniversary Issue of the Amazing Spiderman selling for $1,200, among other well known and rare ones in excellent condition. College students enjoy visiting the store because it's like a live history museum of comic books and also carries many of the current looked-after ones. And the store brings back happy memories to old timers and makes valuable merchandise accessible to comic book collectors of all ages. I highly recommend it if ever your in the area. To me it was an extraordinary and exhilarating experience.

Been getting into comic books as of late, and this store has been phenomenal in helping me get what…read moreI want. Also as as student the 10% discount goes a long way! John the owner is also super helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely a worthwhile spot for comics in Greensboro.

So in September I bought the blunt out sprays and I was over charged the lady in there charged she…read morecharged me 9.99 and come to find out from another worker there they are 5 dollars so I brought it to the owner attention she's became rude also he turned rude I was very polite no cursing and he refuses to give me back correct money I feel played so is ok for ppl to just say no it's racist its not right I want my money corrected and he won't do it so I'm seeking justice for this is not the lady there is making her own prices that's not right

I buy vapes from here all the time fantastic also the store looks better after the remodelingread more

Would a historic downtown area be complete without a quaint, locally flavored bookshop? No, it…read moreclearly would not! And thus downtown Hillsborough is indeed complete thanks to Purple Crow Books. It is a small, cozy bookshop that carries all your favorite big name authors, bestsellers, and featured book club works as well. But what clearly sets this establishment apart is the VAST selection of works by Hillsborough authors! Who knew so many published authors hail from this small North Carolina town? This guy surely did not, but I was very impressed and charmed by this fact. There is also a separate section devoted to North Carolina authors (hello, Nicholas Sparks!). You gotta love the strong local representation! Off the side of the main room, there are two smaller sections, one of which showcases numerous gently used books for 50% off and the second of which is devoted to children's books and games. Plus there are some crafty greeting cards for sale as well. All in all, definitely worth checking out as you stroll through Hillsborough. Plus Cup A Joe is conveniently located across the street so you can get your caffeine fix to accompany your literary adventure!

Stopped by to check out store & ended up buying 2 books (one for me & one for a gift). Great…read morelocation. Felt like an old fashioned cozy bookstore. It's not very large but does have a great selection of books grownups & young readers. definitely want to go bk.

I was on errands with my friend who live in the area. And this was a spot on her list. I loved the…read moreselection of local artists and vintage items. It was really well curated and the variety was great. The shop was organized well and the person at the counter was helpful and friendly. Prices were good! Parking was easy as this location is in a strip mall.

Lovely gift store in the Witherspoon area. We've popped in a few times and purchased locally and…read moreregionally made items like cocoa, peanut butter and a Durham magnet. It's along a strip mall facing the parking lot for Kohl's. Might be easy to overlook but worth a stop. We like to support locally owned businesses that feature local products.