I can never get enough of a bookstore and Symposium Books did not disappoint. They pack a ton into…read morethis small shop. The store was easy to navigate so you could find what book or genre you wanted to browse. I always love checking out how book stores setup their front tables and what types of books they are recommending. They have a few cafe tables out front if you visit during nice weather. Street parking and garages are all around, so you may have to do a loop or two, but overall you can find parking!

I've loved this bookstore for the past 10 years that I've lived in Rhode Island. The record…read moreselection happens to fall within my taste, which is sometimes a little dangerous. Same with the books. They are nicely displayed. There's always a good selection of art books. I've been here for a book readings , a record listening party today, shopping and browsing. It's always a welcoming vibe here. I feel like there used to be more of a use selection than there is now, but I still love this place.

Recently, I was scrolling through instagram and came across @newburycomicsprovidence post and story…read moreof in stock Pop Mart's Labubu blind boxes. Falling for the trend, I had to get my hands on my own Labubu! Labubu is a small monster with high, pointed ears and serrated teeth. Despite a mischievous look, Labubu is kind-hearted and always wants to help. Aren't they so cute? I hurried over to Newbury Comics and they had THE MONSTERS - Have a Seat Vinyl Plush Blind Box, THE MONSTERS - Exciting Macaron Vinyl Face Blind Box, The Monsters Coca-Cola Series Figures Blind Box, and The Monsters Lazy Yoga Series Blind Box behind the checkout counter. There is a limit of purchasing 3 of each type and no holds. A few hours later, I saw an update on the post that Have a Seat and Exciting Macaron Blind Box were sold out. I am so glad Newbury Comics carries these blind boxes and even have a whole Pop Mart section. I've also purchased hippers. Hippers are adorable decorative mini figures come with adhesive tape to stick onto your laptop, desk, phone, bookshelf, and more. I've stuck them on my monitor and my desk organizer. If you are on the hunt for THE MONSTERS blind boxes, follow @newburycomicsprovidence on Instagram and I'm sure you'll get it. They restock and post updates.

Great staff and great people working, however they never have anything good here. All CDs and…read moreVinyls are overpriced and the only things worth getting are Funkos.

This is another great family run business and the owner, Regan, really does a nice job of…read moreremembering your face or name and acknowledging you when you walk in to check things out. It's a friendly atmosphere where you will find all types of comic book customers and is welcoming to both novices and enthusiasts. This shop is kid friendly and I don't have give my kids the "angry mom look" when they navigate themselves through the store because they are encouraged to check things out and explore (side note: anything really special or valuable is behind a glass case) without concern that they *might accidentally touch* something irreplaceable. They also have a nice selection of games, figurines, and retro items you will remember from your childhood. They are really good with tracking down back issues of comics you may have missed which is a plus for some collectors. In addition to setting aside your monthly subscriptions, the owner also has a knack for remembering the last thing you may have talked about and puts aside additional items he think you may be interested in, which is appreciated. It's important to note that they have recently relocated and have moved to a new location on Academy Ave

RELOCATED!!!! NEW LOCATION IS: 182 Academy Ave, Providence,…read moreRI 02908 I. Love. This. Place. Rah coco's is my main shop. Once I found it, I knew this would be MY shop. Owner? Beyond friendly. Will help you find what you're looking for and will order what he doesnt have. Other staff. Amazing super sweet and chill. Every one is ready and willing to talk comics and such, very knowledge but also willing to learn. The selcection is awesome! A little low on indies, but as i said, what they dont have can be ordered. Prices are standard/reasonable. And if you make this YOUR shop like I have you can set up a pull box and get a discount on your favs! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO visit the coolest shop in town!

Great prices! We…read morestopped by on a whim. It was our little guy's birthday and a few weeks back he asked us to stop in a comic book store (he saw all the logo's of superheroes posted outside.) The Time Capsule happened to be in the area we were so we stopped in. Spacious. Clean. Array of different types of items. Great prices! (Check out that $1 bin of records!) We walked out with a venom action figure ($12) and a Little Golden book- Moana 2 ($6.)

Service was great Selection was great I need to go back for…read moremore And value of things was great

This is one of my favorite places in the Downcity to browse, get a gift, get something for me…read more They have lots of stuff that have a Rhode Island inspired theme or just fun, high quality stuff that you could find in any nice upscale gift shop anywhere in the world. Craftland is a mix of card shop, gift store and souvenir store. The staff is pleasant and very helpful if you need their help. The stuff is all colorful and well laid out, so when I walk in the store, it feels bright and cheerful. This last time I got some t-shirts for my nieces...they have lots of colors, patterns, logos, designs and sizes. You can fell the quality of the fabric when you grab them, not the thin cheap ones that you get like in the streets of New York...LOL..

CUTEST STORE EVER! All the stuff is made my indi artists and they are all so talented. It's also…read moresuper welcoming and feminist and equality-focused. Perfect for gifts or art or a little self-care shopping.

Cute little book shop with a bar for snacks, drinks, coffee, and pastries. Stopped in with my…read morefriends who ordered some coffee. Lots of space to sit and read or do some work. Would definitely come back and recommend for people who need a place to meet up with someone or to just work.

A bit tricky to get to. There's no signs or anything telling you where to go, and Google Maps…read morewasn't much help. It's located behind the first brick building in a sort of courtyard place up a ramp. Knowing that they were #107 helped. RiffRaff doesn't know what it wants to be. Is it a bar? Is it a bookstore? It wants to be both and successfully does neither. The place lacks a coherence to it. It's starkly divided into Bar an Bookstore, and the lighting is abhorrent on both sides. They want you to read here, but there's only seating in the bar area, which is pitch black except for an ugly neon blue sign. So I don't know how one could do that without straining their eyesight. I'm not a drinker, so I can't tell you about the bar, but the selection of books was sad and clearly curated for a very particular audience. Which is fine if you're boring. I'm boring. I like the occasional high brow literary BS. But I also like to see things explode and for there to be monsters. None of that here because RiffRaff is too cool, apparently. Book prices seemed reasonable, but nothing was interesting to me. Also, it was too hot in there and they were playing some awful nonsense bass music that was just thumping and made everyone talk too loud. I probably won't come back here unless I'm meeting up with someone. RiffRaff would do so much better with real lights and an open concept vibe and more books. I don't want to sit and read or write in a dirty bar.

I love this little gift store so much. I was gift shopping for a non-Rhode Islander, with the goal…read moreof getting them a few *very* Rhode Island things, & it felt like the most rewarding treasure hunt of all time. I bought: - Providence post card - Providence fridge magnet - Seagull sticker - RHODE HARD sticker - Keep immigrants, deport fascists sticker - Rhode Island patch - Scorpion earrings You know you've done good with gift shopping when you want to keep all of the things you bought for yourself. So fun! Super nice employee too, who helped me get a hat off the top shelf & then let me keep my items behind the counter so I could go on a 5 mile walk. My feet hurt but I'm siked with my VERY worth-it purchases.

Such an interesting gift shop. Journals, stickers, socks, local art, soaps, games and on and on…read more Plan to spend some time looking around. We parked a few streets over. Didn't see any off road parking nearby as we walked over. Staff was nice, not chatty, they left us to ourselves as we browsed.

I LOVE this store! I'm so happy one is in my area. FYI-its located near the Seekonk Price-Rite…read moreSupermarket. Not everything thing is greatly discounted (if you know your prices on specific items) but there's LOTS that are at unbeatable prices. They have an amazing book department--recent bestseller hardcover books as low as $3.99! Comic Book Trade Paperbacks--many listed $19.99 for $3.99, too!. I got a hardcover oversized edition of the DC miniseries "Watchmen" listed for $40.00 for $7.00! Star Wars and Super Hero action figures for half the price than what Walmart sells them for. Excellent deals on cereals plus items like coffee (40 kcups box for just $9.99 on one brand). Great prices on items such as body wash and shampoos. Cool discounted electronics. I bought a floor turbo fan for $30.00. They sell some really nice rugs plus bath, bed & kitchen items, super cheap car items like windshield wipers and seat covers, yard items and more! The staff is friendly and you can see they work hard so treat them nice---they're helpful and accommodating (hope it stays that way). Every Thursday is when the new stock comes in. They give 15% off coupons on their rewards program. I take a trip there weekly to discover great bargains--especially on books, toys and food! I hope this store sticks around and continues to offer great discounted items and great service. We need a store like this-- especially during this horrendous economy in 2023.

I downloaded yelp just to give this review. They have the freezer going crazy so the ice cream we…read moregot had freezer burn. The raspberries were moldy, didn't have strawberries. Floors were dirty, one worker watch reels the whole time.

Best model shop I've ever been to!…read more This place is absolutely bursting with amazing well-priced mech kits and products for hobbyists. If you're looking for gundam, historical model kits, Warhammer, ttrpg minis or just something cool: this is the place to go! I found a kit that has been sold out online for months- total score!! Staff was very kind and helpful. It's a small shop but has great vibes and if you need help finding things- just ask! The entrance is a bit confusing to find; it's through the shared doors in the plaza and up the short set of stairs. Ample Free parking in the area :)

Awesome store! The owner is really nice and knowledgeable! They have a pretty big selection of…read morestuff from all kinds of different brands! The prices are fair too which makes this one of my favorite model shops now!