I'n not entirely sure what this guys problem was that day, but boy did I have a poor experience on…read morethe phone with one of the guys that work here. I'm a private Pokémon card collector that has never ventured into the world of buy/sell/trade, so I decided I'd call a few shops in the area to see what they'd recommend, and this is exactly how this conversation went. Guy answers phone, i asked him if he had a minute to answer a couple questions i had. "i mean i have a few people I'm helping right now but yeah sure" I proceed to explain that i was looking for guidance or advice on how to offload my extensive Pokémon card collection as I'm moving out of the area, and i was wondering if they had a buyer or something of the sort that would sit down with me and run through it to see what they're willing to buy, etc. He responds, "oookay. Are you planning on paying someone for that?" Confused, i asked what he meant? "Basically what I'm getting at is no, we don't do that. I have a guy here that's really knowledgeable about that kinda stuff but i wouldn't wanna waste his time" I thanked him for his "candid" (read: completely rude) response and that i would look elsewhere. Needless to say I'll never step foot here again.

Honestly one of worst experiences with a card store ever. Asked if I could pay a dollar for a card…read morethat is that is generally $.50 and not even on tcgplayer bc it's a bulk card that no one cares abt. They're selling it for $2 and the prick of a staff made us feel shitty for even asking. Like you can say no straightforwardly and nicely. Like it's okay to be firm on your outrageously priced stuff but this scruffy dude was straight but rude and belittling. Never coming here again smh

I have always enjoyed frequenting this establishment. People are very professional and I respect…read morethe way they do business. They tend to about 80% of the time have in inventory what I'm looking for. This is very good in comparison to their competition. Their rewards program gives great value for loyalty to your local game store. I highly recommend frequenting this establishment. Very clean, well stocked, & safe.

I do enjoy playing here and have been a semi-regular customer since they first opened their old…read morelocation. I have spent hundreds of dollars on product here, on sealled MTG product, deck accessories and DnD books when they first opened. I have gone to multiple pre-releases since then and I do enjoy going to commander here. But with their rising cost for pre-releases and the insane low balling they have given me when asking for trade ins I have been going to other stores more now especially since their move into Northridge. This is a great place to play, especially when your bringing your own deck but any limited format is a higher price than average. We shouldn't let these stores normalize these prices. I can only speak on MTG pricing and trades I have no idea if this is the same for Pokemon and Lorcana etc. I do build Gunpla and their Gunpla pricing is pretty fair but I feel like the Gunpla is really just an afterthought at this store and the sets they have on display are not anything to write home about. I don't remember seeing them selling a bunch of tools to help builders step up their building either. I would much rather buy from a Hobby Shop that's actually dedicated to the craft.

Geeky Teas and Games is the one of two game shops that I frequent. When I first moved here, I went…read moreto different game stores and I had trouble sticking to a lot of them. But Geeky Teas feels like a home away from home for me. The employees are so sweet, accommodating, understanding, and more than willing to help.

What a little GEM!! A very queer friendly hyge game store. They had multiple game rooms for play,…read moretables for play, and entire sections for different types of games. They had board games, solo games, rpg games, card games, any game you could think of it was there. Plus lots of gaming accessories like dice, boards, playing mats, literally everything!!! I bought a card game but am going to be back to grab more solo rpg after some research. Friendly staff as well, just what you want in a game store.

Miracle Mile Toys & Gifts is a neighborhood toy store that mostly sells toys for babies and kids…read more Visitors will find toys like puzzles, stuffed animals, toy trains, Perfect Petzzz, wooden toys from Plan Toys and Tender Leaf, dolls, BRIO trains, etc. This is the shop for parents who are looking for quality toys and are not overly worried about price tags. P.S. - Metered parking only, but this part of Miracle Mile is not very busy so I had no issue finding an available spot on Saturday afternoon.

This is a late, but important review! We were invited to my child's classmate's birthday party in…read moreearly October. We didn't know the family or child well, only that he was turning four and has an older brother. I purposely wanted to shop local and support an independent business, and a quick search on Yelp led me here. We arrived about an hour before closing on Saturday, which was great because parking meters end at 4pm and we found parking out front easily. We were greeted by an employee behind the desk as we walked in. She asked if there was anything she could help us find, and I let her know we were first time customers looking for a birthday gift with the details mentioned above. She let us know the layout of the store, her suggestions, but let us look freely. Over time more customers arrived with small children, and received the same courteous service. The store is clean and curated. I appreciated seeing well made toys and items inspiring imaginative play, rather than cheap plastic with distracting lights or sounds. I eventually chose a doctor play set as well as some items for my own children, such as animal figures and stamp markers. They offer free gift wrapping, which is a nice touch. The one alarming fact that stood out is that there were many empty storefronts on their block, so it's more important than ever to support our local economy. Their prices reflect investment in well made items, so I would not come here expecting big box store deals. In a world full of Target and Amazon, I would rather spend my money supporting a local, independent business. We had a great experience here and will definitely be back with our kids this holiday season.

Wish I could give six stars!!!…read more MENU: Their chocolate chip banana bread is to die for, genuinely so yummy, and their lemon poppyseed bread is a close second (note: they generally have each flavor every other day I believe, but I've been there sometimes when they've had neither or both, I think it just depends on the time you're there). Wouldn't get the breakfast burrito again, but maybe that's just me. My girlfriend loves their iced oat milk latte with honey. Not sure if they took their chai off tap since it's September, but I'd love to try it. NOTE: They have a rule on their tables requesting you buy something every two hours, so make sure you know that going in and plan accordingly. They have funky seasonal drinks that rotate monthly. WFH/COWORKING COMPATIBILITY: There is no shortage of outlets. An abundance of them on the tall tables, which is where my gf and I usually sit. I believe they are on the booths too, but can't confirm because I haven't sat there. I don't think they are super accessible via couch, but I've only sat there once. They also have wifi, which has never given me issues. It can get noisy with people playing tabletop games, but I've never had an issue if I just put headphones in. The communal tables mean there is plenty of space for everyone's stuff. I just hang my backpack on my chair. AMBIANCE: They play excellent music. A lot of sapphic stuff, riot grrrl, oldies, very good vibes. I've been going over the summer, and it's never been terribly warm. They have huge windows with shades that you can pull down. There's a sort of "backyard" area, I'm not sure whether it's accessible to the public, but it makes it feel cute and homey. It's very rustic-feeling, everything's wood and there are these wood bars on the ceiling if that makes sense. They have booths, a couch, two armchairs, and communal tall tables. Even though it can get crowded, I've never had nowhere to sit. PARKING/DRIVING/TRANSIT: Street parking (with no time limit/associated cost) is really your only option, but that's never been an issue for me and my gf. We've never had to park too far away, and we've never been unable to find a spot or had to look for more than a couple minutes. Make sure to not listen to Maps when it tells you to turn left on those big streets if that's not your jam lol. Also I think it's a five minute walk from that one A line stop, so if you live close enough that's a good alternative. STAFF: The sweetest, friendliest, gayest, nerdiest baristas ever. I've never had a bad experience with them. I've been to other cafes frequently, but since this one became our new spot, one of the baristas recognized me after we'd only gone a few days in a row. They all seem to be friends with the regulars, even though they've only been open a year as of a couple days ago. We usually go around the same time, so we generally see the same staff members, and they seem to recognize us when we come in. LOCATION: For me personally, it's very conveniently located, which is a huge plus. It's in a super cute area with lots of restaurants, dessert places, thrift shops, bars, etc., and I'm excited to check out the area more. Right next to Revenge Of, a comic book store, and I believe they have some sort of relationship or connection. I'm not huge into comic books, but if you are, that would be a huge plus, and it seems like they have a hang sesh out behind the comic book store maybe once a week or month? I think the comic book store has some sort of parking situation (where the hang is), but not sure if it's open to the public/And Destroy patrons. BATHROOM: They have a bathroom with a code, I don't remember exactly how I felt about it but I at least didn't have a negative enough experience that it stuck in my head as bad. I remember it being cute and aesthetic. It's just one single bathroom, but I've never had to wait or seen a line. STIMULATION: At times it can be overstimulating to be so close to other people at the communal tables. I've been there many times, and I've only been overstimulated by it once. It depends on the time and day that you go. If you look at their calendar, you can see if there's stuff going on that day, which may affect crowdedness. HOURS: They have great hours - 7am-10pm. They open early and close late - much later than most coffee shops. RESERVING TABLES/GAMING: I'm not versed in tabletop games, so I can't speak to that, but I've overheard people saying that if you want to play tabletop, this is the place to do it. In terms of reserving tables, it's $5/person for 2 hours from 5-10pm, but I believe it's free 7am-5pm. However, it's very easy after a few visits to earn the reward of a free 2 hour reservation. I believe you can reserve any of the different types of seating options. People reserving tables has never been an issue for seating, I've stayed as late as 8/8:30pm with no issue. REWARDS: After maybe 7 visits, I was able to get $5 off.

I wanted to check out this cafe for the first time one weekend and I'm so glad I did. I was…read morepleasantly surprised to find out it was connected to its sister shop, Revenge Of... The space is great, spacious and had a relaxed feel, and the folx behind the counter were nice! I read some books in a corner and was a little self conscious since I wasn't playing games with a group, but the atmosphere was chill and friendly, so I relaxed after a while. I would definitely come here again!

Always helpful, and well stocked. Bret was kind enough to order a product I couldn't find anywhere…read more I go to shops often and this is one I always find myself going back to. Cheers

The guy at the counter is a little weird. He tends to stare at women a little too much. Also the…read moreinside of the store smells bad since they leave their stock of cardboard boxes out everywhere. Unfortunately, they don't have a good selection of YGO cards, just 10-cent common cards. They have a selection of cheap Pokémon cards from 10 cents to $1. Not a bad store to go to if you need something like cards or board games but felt a little weird inside. Edit: Changed to one-star due to business response and poor customer service. Man acts like I've never stepped foot in a card shop before.

This store is one of the most amazing places that you can visit in Pasadena. If you love…read morecollectibles, vintage toys, board games, cards, etc. You'll find all types to find here. Staff here is great. They're friendly and very informative which is always a nice sight to see for newcomers. In the back, you'll find many tables where people visit to play all types of games. Ranging from board games, cards, DnD, and list goes on. Best part is that you can try all types of games for free. My wife and I visited with some friends and we had such a wonderful time playing board games. Time flew by so fast as we were all having fun. I'd say the tables could use some cleaning but very spacious overall. Parking is out in the back but it's pretty limited. Street parking is also available but watch out for time slots. Overall, very happy about Odyssey Games, very much a must visit spot if you love board games. Place can get packed as you'll often find plenty of people here. Love to visit again soon to try new board games.

I was looking for a particular boardgame. When I called the store (during open business hours) the…read morephone kept ringing. Tried 3x and a lady finally picked up. I asked, "do you have a particular boardgame I'm looking for?". She said, "i'll check" and put me on hold. 5+ minutes goes by, still on hold, so i hung up and called again. Took 2 calls to get through and the same lady picked up. I asked politely "can u pls check for this particular boardgame i'm looking for" and she immediately said, "it says 'out of stock'. " Me thinking (what is "it")? Anyways, I was in the area and stopped by to take a look for myself and what do you know?! The particular boardgame i was looking for WAS there. I bought it but didn't even mention to the big Torta it was me who called just a few minutes ago or I didn't even call her out on it. Poor customer service. Seemed like that big Torta didn't even want to be there and seemed annoyed when in-store customers asked or even bought any product.

Pulled the darkrai from pitch black also pulled the zeraora also really good prices packs for only…read moresix and bundles for only 36 I can't find those prices anywhere I would definitely recommend them great place with good service

Small local store. Not much selection, but it isn't bad. Staff has always been friendly. When…read morepossible, especially for a larger purchase, I've always shopped eleswhere, as their prices run higher than retail, as others have noted. I don't believe this is a cost-of-doing-business reality because most similarly sized stores sell at MSRP or very close to it. What will cause me to stop shopping here is that I recently ran in to pick up a pot of Citadel Nikolakh Oxide. It runs $4.50 on GW's site, $4.50 at other nearby stores. Green Tower charged me $7.80. It was a rainy day, and I wanted to save to drive to Geeky Teas, so I bought it. However, I won't shop here again. UPDATE: Thanks to the owner for the refund. I didn't need a refund -- especially not a full one -- just fair prices.

I've been going to knightsware for years to buy Warhammer models. What they lack in play space they…read moremore than make up for in selection and value; You'll find models there from 5th edition at times with the same price tag. An amazing collection of models and very helpful staff. Don't be afraid to ask them if they have anything cause they just might.

It was very disorganized and dirty in there and there was just one unfriendly employee who made it…read moreclear they don't like apps. Or technology and they made me feel I wasn't welcome almost immediately. I would not recommend. This place will most likely close soon unless they are funding it without another business.

Great selection of model kits (I'm a Gundam dude), great price range, great selection of tools,…read morepaint, etc. Staff are amazing, super friendly and helpful. I don't see myself going to any other shops that BHH. The downside is: I CAN'T STOP BUYING KITS AND TOOLS! :) On a more serious note, I would recommend BHH to any collector, beginner or seasoned!

This is still a cool hobby shop for many people. Whether you are looking for items to build that…read more4th grade mission project or if youre building a car, they have everything. The prices are still decent due to the recent tariffs and whatnot. Service is always nice. There is always someone around to help get you what you need. There is no public restroom, so they told me to go next door to the laundry mat. Parking is street parking, but what ive done is park inside the liquor store parking lot, go inside the store and buy some snacks/drinks/food, and then go into the hobby shop. They offer gift cards in case you dont know what to get for your hobby friend. Trust me, idk what my husband has in his back log so it was easier for me to get him a gift card than to get him something he already has.