We were visiting from out of state and found Phantom via Yelp. The guys working we're very kind,…read moreknowledgeable, and personable. I felt they had a great selection.

Let me start by saying I don't know anything about comics, but my boyfriend loves them. I stopped…read morein with a list of titles, and the guys at the desk were able to help me find all of them within minutes. The store is huge and seems to have a great selection, so their help was very much appreciated. The prices all seemed reasonable, and the staff was really friendly and explained the options I had. Will definitely be stopping by again :)

Shelves are packed with gems. It was a fun bookstore to rummage through…read more Ended up going downstairs and finding a fiction paperback for under 5 bucks. Yeah. I'm a fan.

Really wide selection of used books, so many old books, in great condition! Guys at the front were…read morefriendly, prices were reasonable, masks are provided but not required. They also have lots of records, CDs, and some trinkets like postcards and matchboxes. Excellent!

This is my absolute favorite bookstore, not just in Pittsburgh but across the board! The staff is…read moreso friendly, the store is cozy, the coffee is delicious, and the events add so much to the community. I would highly recommend!

Had to stop by the award-winning friendliest bookstore in Pennsylvania -- White Whale Bookstore…read more(ranked 71st in the country!!) Not only do they have an incredible book selection, but there's also a cozy coffee + tea shop attached Huge shoutout to Luis (GM!) for helping me pick the perfect latte -- I went with the banana bread latte (on the menu until the end of the month, so don't miss it!) They truly prioritize community, host events, and create such a welcoming vibe. Definitely check out their website for upcoming happenings!

This is my favorite store on the planet. Not my favorite…read morecomics store, or my favorite bookstore - my favorite STORE. Best thing to do is go to www.copacetic.biz or even better head over to the store, nestled in a quiet corner of Squirrel Hill across from the police department. Bill (the owner) stocks an unbelievable range of comics, books, DVDs, music, and art in his tiny space. You won't find many contemporary superheros here, but what you will find is all the modern artsy comics you can handle, the Criterion collection of DVDs, weird discount European jazz label imports, Little Lulu, punk rock, Pauline Kael, the Dover collection of classic literature, local zines, a big comfy chair, and most importantly, the proprietor who will find out your tastes and guide you to the material that will best intrigue and interest you. He encourages browsing and reading, and there's usually classic or independent cinema playing on the small TV, or else classic jazz on the stereo. I checked the "$" price rating because nearly everything that Bill sells is discounted from the original price - including both the new stuff and the classics (on which many of which other stores have bagged and marked-up the price). This is extremely rare in comics retailing. Since moving to New York City, the two retail institutions I've missed the most from Pittsburgh are (1) REI, and (2) Copacetic. Go there now!

I don't read comics. But now I wish I did so that I could…read morefeel like I had purpose in being at this store and had a reason to back! This is such a cool place. The guy that worked there was very friendly and I highly recommend that you visit!

Endless fun. Limitless gift ideas. If you leave empty…read morehanded, you may have bigger issues to solve. Kara Unlimited is like a deep dive into a creatives mind. Books. Cards. Posters. Bookmarks. Stickers. Trinkets. Gizmos. Gadgets. Whozits. Whatzits. You could spend hours in here looking at all of the creativity, humor, and the immaculately curated whimsical elegance of everything in between. Local artists. Small businesses. Fresh brands. Major franchises. And everything in between. Yeah, you could be a jagoff and scan everything and possibly find a cheaper price by $0.50 on Amazon... but didn't you just fill enjoy the curation of this store to the value of that $0.50. Somehow even with tight aisles and every nook and cranny accounted for... the employees keep this all perfectly organized. If you are in Shadyside, you'd be a fool to not take a lap through here.

If I could give them a higher rating I would! This little place was definitely my favorite stop and…read morewill definitely be back. So many great finds and clean, organized store.