What a cool bookstore! They had a great selection, prices were fair and the owner was very nice and…read morehelpful. It's a bit hard to get to, GPS doesn't take you to the correct building but if you follow the road all the way down to the dead end, you'll find it!

A great used bookstore and you can find some amazing books here. I often come here to buy science…read moreand philosophy books.

I've passed this place so many times but have never gone in. Yesterday, I took a soap making class…read more It was great and something unique to do on a Friday night. New Market is a literal market and the owners allow many women and minority owned businesses to sell their products. The owners also have an event space around the corner where they host parties. The location couldn't get any better. It's downtown Metuchen. Street parking for 50 cents and there is a parking garage conveniently located around the corner. They do craft nights and I'd definitely recommend stopping in to shop and support the small businesses.

Locally shared space gift store with several businesses renting space under 1 shop roof…read more From cute bridal and bridesmaids gifts to self made jewelry to fun themed dog treats , this store has many cute holiday gifts to shop from. We met the owner who told us his vision on using his rental space to allow other small businesses to co op space in 1 year leases or less. The bright colors and wonderful smells draw you in. Return: likely

This place rules - if you have children the kids section is awesome. Worth a trip here instead of a…read morelarger retail bookstore if you're in the area.

Stumbled in here during one of the coldest days of the year, primarily just to warm up. Had no…read moreexpectations because, like I said, it was cold, they were the closest place to take shelter and I saw a coffee bar. Anyway, since then I've been back 3 more times; once for breakfast and twice for brunch. And while I'm confessing, the two times for lunch were on subsequent days. Yeah, they're that good. Actually, their chicken salad on a croissant is the best I've ever had and in my advanced years I've had a crapload of chicken salad. The have a nice sized coffee bar, decorated beautifully with some pretty delicious looking pastries. I'm on an anti-sweet phase so I'm basing my opinion on only on appearance. Then there's a seating area when you can eat, served by a friendly attentive staff and an adjacent boutique area where you can purchase housewares, clothing and other cool stuff. I'm not in Maplewood all that often, generally when I'm shopping at the equally awesome City Workshop but when I do, I always make sure to hit up Perch. You should too. 1/2 star deduction because they don't offer fake sugar, just that Stevia crap which is gross.

Love the selection of gift items, a very friendly, knowledgeable staff, accommodating! I will be…read moreback often!

The best hub for building community thank you so much for your thoughtful recommendations and…read moreanother place to explore in the neighborhood!!

When I first reviewed this store I gave it 5 stars. However, I'm disappointed in their business…read morepractices. I'm a self-published author and was excited to have my book in their store under consignment. Although they have sold my books, I've never received any compensation. I'm battling stage 4 colon cancer and the proceeds from book sales help me with incurred medical expenses.

I visited The Book Trader a few days ago. What an experience!…read more First of all, they have every type of book imaginable. From cookbooks to sci fi, from fantasy to biographies, from adult romances to children's picture books! You could find books from the 1600s all the way until the 21st century. The Book Trader is exactly what its name says: it trades books. You can bring books, which they will give you store credit for and then you can buy books for cheaper than they would cost in a regular store. This was such a great idea, in my opinion. I traded in 2 books and bought one. Now, aside from being separated vaguely by genre and authors' works being mostly together, there is no other sorting system to this store. Books, as you can see in my pictures, are all over the place and it is very hard to walk around parts of the store. If you want a specific book...good luck! Also, make sure you have cash on you. The store only takes cash and checks.

Tons of used books available, and the owner was extremely helpful. Very reasonable pricing and they…read moreeven offer a trade back program (bring books you bought back for credit towards another purchase). We will definitely return when we finish reading what we picked up in this trip!

I am a big believer in "third spaces", especially in today's society where they are increasingly…read moreharder to find. Since I was a kid one of my favorite spaces to visit were anywhere that let me Geek Out for a while and forget the stresses of life. Toy stores were of course one such place, but comic shops were where it was really at if you wanted to meet some like-minded pop culture addicts. Magnus Comics is located on the second floor above a pizza shop and (soon to be reopened) movie theater. In a way, this is the perfect place to put a comic shop since the other two businesses will draw plenty of people who are hanging out or into movies. When you get upstairs, the hallway is very unassuming and you'd think it maybe had old offices or something instead of a retail shop. When you open the door however, you are greeted by a beautifully organized comic shop! To the left is the counter where the owner is often stationed with comics and cards. To the right is a beautiful display case with action figures. Beyond that is a wall of comic books to the left and a ton of action figures and collectibles in the middle. The walls are covered all the way to the ceiling with a combination of new and vintage toys. There is not a lot of spare room, but that's part of the charm of this place. There's a ton of stuff, but nothing looks messy. The owner (Magnus) and his son (Xavier) are super friendly and Magnus was happy to chat and show me any of the figures in the display case. I purchased a vintage Star Wars figure and the price they asked was very fair (read: not cheap, but priced right for the age and condition). Magnus Comics is a great shop and well worth a visit, check it out!

Magnus Comics is located on the second floor of the former Maplewood Theater with stairs being…read morelocated on either end of the building. Parking is free in the lot across the street. Magnus is not the largest shop, but it's very well organized and they maximize the use of the available space. Large selection of organized short boxes is located around the shop. In the middle of the shop and higher up on the walls were the good selection of Toys, ranging from figures to playsets. The presentation of the shop is excellent including how they package loose toys for sale. In the front of the shop are the wall books and CCG/TCG cards. Some of the wall books are kept behind glass, but the staff were helpful in accessing them. The staff were the owner and his son, and they were excellent to chat with. Overall, this shop, which has only been open for a few years, might be one of the most promising in this part of the state. Its biggest challenges are the second-floor space and its size.

Went here for my first needlepoint project from Mrs. Meshugga! So many fun canvases and thread…read moreoptions. I received help as it was my first project and it was very helpful. I can't wait to come back for more!

They Don't provide a printed receipt…read more I'd like to know how the owners would like to purchase 50 items at Walmart and be told to provide an email or phone number to be texted a receipt! How do you check that they didn't over charge you because you were "not the right person"? How do you know that they didn't charge you some fake fees? Returns? No! Avoid stores with these disgusting policies! I'm never going back.