A cool find while walking around downtown. This store was very nostalgic. They have comics,…read morefigures, card games, TCGs, etc etc. It was overwhelming looking around because there is so much to see. Definitely need more than a visit to see everything. My anxiety was high seeing how everything was stacked and stored and displayed, but I enjoyed seeing toys and games.

Love coming here to shop! He's got Pokemon cards and pop heads and action figures! Cool place to…read morehangout!

I've lived in Pleasanton for over 20 years and can't believe I hadn't reviewed Towne Center books…read moreyet! What a gift this establishment is to our community!! Whether you like to read or are looking for the perfect gift, this shop is an absolute treat in every way. The people who work here are so knowledgeable about books and scan always recommend the perfect novel or nonfiction based on a description of your preferences. It reminds me of the days when there were neighborhood video rental shops before Blockbuster and Netflix. You could walk in and describe what you were in the mood for, and they would find you the perfect film. Towne Center is this for books!! And they gift wrap for free!!! Why go anywhere else!?! Support our community and patronize this wonderful shop.

When we're visiting Pleasanton, Towne Center Books is a must-visit. The selection isn't the…read morebiggest, but the layout and the staff make the visit always worthwhile. There's a center display right inside the front door with staff selections and new books. What they don't have in volume, they make up with a curated selection, and nice little tags with book descriptions. Bob was an older gentleman who worked here until he recently passed. He also sometimes worked in the Livermore store. Like many men, I got a lot of books here based on his recommendations for history. After chatting with me just a couple times, he recognized me when I came in the store, and steered me towards something I could not resist. I'll miss him very much. Thank you to the store for the great display.

Located on Castro Valley Blvd, Crush Comics has a nice mix of new comics, and back issues. You'll…read morefind most new comics and current issues (past year) organized neatly on the left as you enter the store. If you need help finding anything, just ask the staff behind the counter. They're really helpful. They have a few long boxes set up in the front with 1 dollar comics and 5 dollar graphic novels in the front of the store. Singles are kept in the 1$ long boxes which include a lot Marvel, Image, Valiant, Ultraverse comics from the 90s, you'll also find some DC and vertigo titles as well. Sifting through these boxes gave me flashbacks of when I was a comic collector in the 90s. Towards the back left and back wall of the store, you'll find shelves of graphic novels, omnibus, and other collected editions. Back issues are set up on a large table in the back. You can find a mixed selection of different titles from Silver age to modern. I found surprising inventory of certain title runs. I have a bit more exploring to do in this store. Crush carries good comic storage stuff - boxes, bags and boards (BCW brand) on the right side of the store.

We pass by here often when driving or walking on the boulevard. Decided to stop by and browse the…read moreshop. There's a wide selection and some for cheap too. There's even a children's section in the front. It brought back memories of my own childhood. Plus the staff is very welcoming, helpful, and kind!

A treasure Island comics review, in haiku form:…read more East bay needed this! Huge selection and cool feel! Highly recommend! In all seriousness, I miss just going to a comic book store and hanging out from when I was a child. This place fills that void and is legit a haven for the comic book afficionados.

Treasure Island Comics is easily one of my top 10 favorite comic shops. Their back issue selection…read moreis incredible with rows of long boxes packed with everything from Silver Age classics to modern and recent current releases. I could spend hours just digging and is easy to navigate. Their graphic novel section is just as strong, thoughtfully curated with top writers and artists kept in mind. The weekly new release selection is always on point, I love walking that wall of newly released comics and finding something new. Alex, the owner, is genuinely kind and approachable. The shop has that Cheers-like vibe where you can talk comics with the owner and other collectors without feeling rushed. If you're in the Bay Area and love comics, this shop is a must-visit. Highly recommended.

Owner is very helpful. A lot of selections, fairly priced. New place is huge, you'll find a lot of…read morecomics, toys, action figures and trading cards.

I got here right as the shop opened and was greeted by one of the shop staff members immediately…read morewith a hello and welcome in, to walk into one of the most vast collection spaces i've ever seen!! From multiple extremely kind vendors, are small businesses set up around the warehouse to browse and I could honestly spend hours walking around looking at everything! I was here for pokemon specifically, and luckily I found what i was in search of, but there are about 2-3 of the vendors that sell pokemon product, while 1-2 of them specialize in pokemon while also at a great price! I also noticed the largest collection of Pop Funko i've ever seen, along with walls and isles of action figures, Hot wheels, Comic Books, and some of the friendliest, and knowledgeable staff you'll come by! Definitely stop in whether you're looking for something specific or maybe a few different items, they just might have what you're looking for! (Written by a newer collector)

I am so happy to see a Barnes & Noble close by! This bookstore is huge with plenty of things to…read morelook at. I feel like you can easily spend a lot of time here just browsing all the different areas. I definitely got lost a couple times but figured out my way after a while lol Barnes & Noble is so much more than a bookstore, should definitely visit if you have some time to kill or just want to walk around and be amazed by the inventory lol

Review #1,003 Posted on 2.26.26…read more We come here anytime we come to this shopping center in Dublin. Most recently we came on Valentine's Day in between dinner & our movie. In what honestly feels like the only Barnes n Noble left in the Bay Area, this place stays packed, every time I've gone in here it's busy. They've got a huge selection of books & mags obviously, other products to buy as well. That can range from Lego sets you don't see in the stores, puzzles, kids toys, other book related novelty items They've also got a coffee shop on the right that's always got people sitting and eating/drinking at, a nice feature for when you come in you can grab a cup of coffee and a bite to eat too. That's where most people who want to chill and read go to. They've also got a super knowledgeable staff here too, which for my money is always really helpful.

Best for Walmart plus home delivery…read more I've shot this market many times but in recent years I have switched to delivery using the Walmart plus app. For about a $100 A year, this is a great deal. Nevertheless, they occasionally make mistakes and forget to leave certain bags. Of course, that being somebody else gets my groceries. The app lets you get a refund without any issue but it is annoyingl. Shout out to the pharmacy that is a standard of excellence.

I am not a big fan of Walmart at all and never have been. This Walmart is more like a supermarket…read morethan a normal Walmart as it has more groceries, produce and other items you'd normally find at a supermarket. Unlike a normal Walmart which is more like a retail store. Or a super Walmart that is both a supermarket and a retail store. This one is just more a supermarket feel than anything else. The reasons though why I am giving this Walmart such a bad rating is because it suffers from the same problems as most Walmarts. From having a very dirty and unsanitary feeling. The floors are extremely dirty and not clean, the bathrooms same problem are not very clean and always smell really bad, and of course the service is not good like most Walmarts. As for food options, it's what you'd expect at a Walmart. From mostly foul and not good quality produce, to meat that isn't good quality and likely to go bad in a short amount of time, to also being a bit overpriced even for a retail store. The only reason I am giving this store a 2 not a 1 star is because at least, it sells products that you can't get anywhere but Walmart rather its at a normal Walmart or Neighborhood Market. Such as the Cazo De Oro Tortilla chips, to specific juices to so much more. But I still prefer to shop elsewhere than Walmart.

I randomly saw the low profile page from TikTok and some of its videos? So I decided to come by…read moresince I'm a casual fan of ZZZ. The location itself was a little tricky to spot since there are no guides or labels outside? They just have a single stand saying the times? Which means they are betting on fans to just come on by and no local interactions like most firms Addressing the inside, it's just a small simple place. Room for events on the bottom if people are into those, and a well organized store on the top? They have official merchandise of various games featuring ZZZ. The prices here are direct and fair so there isn't any price gouging like what is usually seen at Anime Conventions? Plus they have a mini point system based on purchases, I'm eager to see what else can be done with it? At the moment, I am certain this is the only or one of the very few locations to buy this kind of merchandise ( Excluding Conventions ). It must also be mentioned this isn't an Anime goods area, it caters to cultured gamers of specific titles? Just a fun small place to get your official goods of specific "titles."

I'll say it again and again. I always love it when business owners are enthusiasts and lovers of…read morewhat they do, especially if it's something somewhat more "niched" such as an anime/hobby shop. To see the owners here being BIG BIG fans of the titles that they carry is truly heartwarming and shows the dedication that they have for what they do and for what they do for their patrons. Not only is this an anime shop, but the downstairs area is used for community and fandom themed events! LOVE this. It's always amazing when there is a space dedicated for fans to convene together and share the things that they love. When I visited last winter, the space was dedicated to Tears of Themis and each "section" was decorated, curated, and themed very carefully to each male love interest which shows not only dedicated effort, but the fact that the people who set it up are familiar with the series. Cannot get better than that. AND I HAVE TO SAY, even though the shop is only the second floor, it is HANDS DOWN the LARGEST selection and variety of HoYoverse and YoStar series goods that I have seen in SoCal. Hell, might even be a bigger selection than if you combined SoraGumi, Sakura Anime Toys, Anime Station, Animate, etc. There were SO MANY Arknights good it was insane. Some of them were event limited items too. They had these huge acrylics of the characters and artbooks and so many more than I have seen elsewhere. It was also blind boxes galore for character tags, keychains (some blind box series were for only ONE character- it was W here which is a huge W), and much more like stickers and plushies. Stickers I haven't seen elsewhere and plushies in limited stock at other shops. If you are into any of the HoYoverse series such as Genshin, Honkai, Zenless Zone Zero etc. There is rows and rows of merchandise for that including and not limited to stickers, keychains, acrylics, plushies, accessories, bags, and so much more. They also had the biggest collection of Tears of Themis items too. I usually only see ToT stuff at most be acrylic stands, some stationary, keychains, and maybe a plushie or a perfume thing, but they had WAY more here, including birthday boxes for each of the boys, blankets, calendars, albums, cheki storage and so much more. Additionally, hands down, the MOST Azur Lane merchandise I have seen for sale physically in person too. And a note to add, the owners were such big fans they made the trek to SoCal to go to the maid cafe collab event? If that's not a showing of their dedication and love for what they do, I'm not sure what is. But back to the review, they had stuff I haven't seen before such as blankets, calendars, and drinkware. Other series that they have available are Wuthering Waves, Infinity Nikki, and for all you GIRLIES OUT THERE, LOVE AND DEEP SPACE! They even recently had a LaDS (cat boy??) themed event there too, complete with cardboard cut outs for photos. They also do preorders for goods too, which is very nice. I can't say I'm the biggest fan of these series but it is DEFINITELY worth a stop if you are in the Bay Area.