This bookstore is awesome!! I can't believe I've never been here until now, though I have visited…read morethe Campbell location. First off, I love the political signs posted on the windows, like the "everyone is welcome here except ICE". When I walked in, the store looked exactly like what I've always envisioned a cozy community bookstore to be like--filled to the brim with books and with a lot of character. I came here to sell some books and it was pretty quick--I had probably 20-25 books and the employee finished in less than 10 minutes. As I was waiting for my books, I walked around exploring. I was very impressed with the selection of fiction. There were actually quite a bit of new releases, but also older books and editions that I would likely not find at a corporate bookstore. If I had the time, I'd love to spend 1-2 hours here just browsing. I didn't expect to get much money for my books; I was actually going to donate them and didn't realize that they still buy books, so their offer was ok. I was moreso pleasantly surprised that the employee was so nice lol, and also a little chatty. Honestly the last time I sold books was probably 15-20+ years ago at Half Price Books and I remember they were always pretty rude/standoffish lol. In addition to the service, the atmosphere, and the book selection, the cherry on top for me was that they have a special shelf where you can buy a book there for 50% off for them to donate to the library at Elmwood Correctional Facility at a bit of a loss for the store. I used most of my credit from the books to get a Stephen King book for the library.

I've been visiting this bookstore for over 20 years and I definitely have a love/hate relationship…read morewith this bookstore lol. The Bad: The staff can occasionally come across as a bit unwelcoming, and I personally wish the storefront atmosphere stayed more focused on books and less on outside messaging. They sometimes price popular or trending used books higher than what you'd pay for a brand-new copy elsewhere. The Good: I absolutely love the character of this bookstore. Shelves packed floor to ceiling, creaky wooden floors, stacks of books everywhere, and even a cat roaming around the store it feels like something straight out of a fantasy novel. I've visited countless bookstores, and nothing beats the old vintage feel of this place. They have a great selection of beautiful leather-bound books, plus an excellent fantasy and sci-fi section. I especially love when they put books out in under $6! The prices at this location are better, and this store feels much more like a classic old bookstore. The Campbell location feels more like a modern bookstore, and the prices there can sometimes be higher. At the end of the day, this place is a San Jose landmark and everyone should visit it at least once. Even when I disagree with certain aspects of it, I still keep coming back because it's nostalgic.

Been coming here forever and I like the store a lot. I would just appreciate if they labeled the…read moreclean cds. It's been like 4 times now that I buy a cd and it turns out to be the censored version lol. It's also a bit annoying because I lose receipts easily so my only option is to sell the cd I just bought, back to them for a small discount on the regular explicit version. Other than that, the prices are not bad and the staff are kind!

It's a pretty neat cool music vintage store. The minute you walked in, you can smell the old…read morevintage of it. They have bunch or vinyls, cassette tape, CDs, video tapes, blueray DVD and so on. I always find the ones I'm looking for , if not, I always come back to take my chances that they will finally have it. The staff are very helpful. You should try and check out this place. If you are a GEN X, you are going to love this place.

Very knowledgeable and Dope collective and distributer of comics and Gamez …read more Feel free to visit if your a fan collector or a _________ , Supervillain . No capes allowed P.S. Athello Gamez and fam

Super meticulous packaging , great care. Good seller. Good deal too on vintage comics in great…read morecondition

I appreciate the rising number of anime stores showing up in the Bay Area. I always have a fun time…read morebrowsing these types of stores for the figures, keychains, and other merchandise. They tend to focus on the most popular anime obviously (think One Piece, Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, etc.). I haven't bought anything recently because I'm particular about the blind boxes that I buy and I haven't seen anything I really liked yet, but I will always stop by the store and get my anime fix. They also have some shirts in the back as well.

I am far removed from being a teen but came here since I was looking for a gift for one. There were…read moresome very interesting anime related items and fun tshirts. Cool store overall.

Time Tunnel Toys is a cool little shop with a lot of nostalgic and collectible toys, action…read morefigures, comics, etc. The parking lot is small but you should be able to find a space. The store has heating probably AC too. The owners are friendly and welcoming and willing to let you take a closer look at items, etc. My brother and I had fun window shopping here. Possibly looking for items to add to our collection. It was nice to see old toys or TV shows we grew up watching like Ultraman, GI Joe, Starbucks Wars, Starbucks Trek, Hotwheels, Battlestar Galactica, X-Men, Transformers, Macross/Robotech, etc. Come support your local business.

Absolutely LOVE this place. I was at Goodwill next door and found this gem by accident. As an 80s…read morekid who refuses to let go, this place lit a fire in my retro soul. Lots of vintage toy stores seem to be geared more around boys toys but they had lots of vintage Barbies, My Little Pony, Raggedy Anne & Andy, plus lots of unisex toys! There are rows of well-organized items, some very unique things! As a huge MJ fan, I appreciated that they had some of his memorabilia. They had so many Garbage Pail Kids cards, too! I always have a hard time finding them but not here! I'm not a Stars Wars fan but I can say they had a huge selection. So many things here unlocked memories for me and had me feeling like a kid again. I had to go meet my family so my time was limited but I definitely plan to go back again soon! Definitely give this place a visit!

I'm in love with this venue for a multitude of reasons. First, let's give respect where respect is…read moredue: this is not just a venue, this is an intentional community of artists. And not just musicians, but there are local artists items for sale in the front shop; there is a podcast growing out of this location; and there is lots of mentoring, growth, inspiration, and the what every artist looks for, great after hour hangs with like minded folx. I'm a fan of the space because the acoustics are always just right, and the lighting is vibrantly cozy. There is no bad seat in the house, and I can always find a place to slink into the back drop of events, even though it's hard to show up here and not engage in some friendly conversation with the regulars. It's the way my artist friends rave about this place that also makes me recommend it to anyone looking for a new venue to hear local music, or tell visiting artists about it. I feel confident that you are going to watch a quality show, have a good time, drink some REALLY good beer, and if you like tater tots, order The King Tut tots (they always hit for me). But in all seriousness, this is a venue that is more than just an establishment. So I'm curious if it also serves as a meeting place for community groups. I'd love to see this place used to really bring all walks of life together, not just those who are musically inclined, artistic, or a consumer of the two. Because there is something magical about the history behind SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery's inception, and the walls are full of tales that need to be told to keep its story alive in San Jose. Please check out a show here in 2025, visit the gallery, listen to the podcast, and tell me if I'm wrong for having a fond attachment to this place. I bet you'll find a new hidden gem to gush about, too.

So sad this place is closing! Great bands, great vibes, plus food and comics…read more I have great memories - thanks Dan Vado for years of local entertainment!

I dropped off my game console here for repair. I drive by the business and everything is now gone…read moreinside the store. I tried calling the phone number and no one picks up. The business is closed and they have my console! Not one phone call from the business or owners notifying me of the business closing down and to pick up my console! They stole my game console!

I dropped off my XBOX 360 for repair and told them to "take their time" as I normally do (so they…read moredon't feel rushed). I called a week later to get an update and nobody called me back for 2 straight days. Of course, I was a bit concerned so I went in and the "owner" told me that his back up has been sick so they are a bit delayed on repairs. HE CALLS ME BACK a few hours later and tells me that he looked at it and won't be able to fix it??? OK? I went in took my system (and I didn't pay attention then), but a few days later I noticed that the warranty sticker wasn't even touched! This tells me they never opened it in the first place. Luckily I didn't put down any kind of a deposit otherwise I would have gone back and given them hell. DO NOT GO THERE.

Bought a single off of them, was at a great price below market! There was a grandma and some kids…read moreahead of me in line, and there was a confusion where the lady at the pokemon counter mistakenly quoted a booster bundle at $25 when it was actually $45, but the guy at the cashier honored the mishap and sold it to the kids for $25. Would stop by again!

Went to check, not even to buy anything, just to check the price of a Spider-Man Spectacular…read moreBundle. It's listed at $22 market on TCGplayer, and they were charging $55 for it. When I mentioned the price on TCGplayer they responded with "It shouldn't be that cheap, must be an error" and I immediately walked out. I was not about to pay 2.5x the market price for some cards that'd fill out my collection. Despite the fact I hate waiting for TCGplayer and haven't had a great experience with them overall, I'd much rather go through them than support a business that seems to scalp and price gouge. Would rate this place a 0/5, but unfortunately that isn't an option

Maido at Santana Row is one of those stores I could spend way too much time in, and money! I…read morehappily did! If you love stationery, journaling, or planners, this place is such a great place. They have a great variety of pens, notebooks, stickers, and thoughtful little gifts, and I was especially excited to see that they even carry Hobonichi. Everything feels well curated and high quality, not overwhelming, just really fun to browse. The store itself is bright, clean, and inspiring, and the staff has always been friendly and welcoming. Whether you're into journaling, planning, or just want a unique gift, Maido is definitely worth stopping into. There was not much stafff around helping, I think only two people and they were both at the cash register, they weren't too talkative and didnt ask if we needed help, but im sure they would have if we asked, we just werent approached. Maybe they were short staffed that day.

Cute gifts store . Many Japanese style gifts are available here . Some old fashioned fountain pens…read more, birthday cards , key rings . Cute stuffed animals and collectibles. The store is not big but fully packed. Very organized. We don't have too many gift store like this in the west bay . The store location is right by Vally fair mall , West San Jose . Many customers and quite popular. Parking is not easy if you come in the weekend . There are couple paid parking structures in the same area. I usually either come on the weekdays or Saturday morning to avoid the crowds.

My mom wanted to atopby here for a few ingredients to make a nice Ghanian home dish…read more Its an okay place to go to for things you need for cooking. Don't expect much from customer service. Its good enough for what it is

The gentleman whom runs this highly reputable establishment has the best lamb and all the other…read morethings wich I was looking for. I would urge folks to shop small retailers during such unprecedented times as u won't be disappointed. I have bean shopping here for a few years and have never bean disappointed by the friendly staff and the cleanliness of the store ~ The ginger soda is awsome!