A long running business in the Town of Stayner with a small town feel and staff who treat their…read morecustomers very well. Video Visions offers new release movies on DVD and Blue-Ray as well as sells a variety of newer and older DVD and Blue-Ray. My family and I venture over to Video Visions in the summer as they also sell Kawartha Dairy ice cream (which they sell year round) There is a wide selection of ice cream flavours and customers have the choice of regular or waffle cones or bowls. Service is fast and always friendly. Pricing for ice cream is inexpensive. It was $10.50 for three single scoop cones for my family and I this evening which I think is reasonable for the quality and quantity of ice cream we get. There are picnic tables and other seating available outside where the customers can sit to enjoy ice cream. In addition to the ice cream and rentals, Video Visions has over 100 flavours of K-Cups for sale, and carries fresh fudge and Pop Shoppe products. This business has a great small town atmosphere and is definitely worth a visit if you are a tourist passing through the area.

Terrible experience at the store with the manager changing the price from what was on the sticker…read more Escalated to customer service...NO response...escalated to the CEO...NO response. THIS is how much they care about their customers

I only went in for 1 cd. When I couldn't find it I asked one of the associates and instead of…read morepointing me in the general direction they walked me over and even picked up the cd from the shelf for me.

I moved from Vancouver to Orillia a few months ago and was quickly blown away by the arts culture…read moreof a town that has historically punched above its weight class and won. It really is one of Ontario's best kept secrets. Live theatre, Opera house, Mariposa Market (smaller but cooler than Vancouver's beautiful Granville Island Market), Museum of Art & History, Leacock Museum, great lakes and beaches. But my #1 oasis has become Alleycats Music & Art, run by Mike Rothwell and his team of serious music lovers. First time in, I didn't know what to expect. Was kind of like walking into a surreal dream that mixed the favourite parts of my childhood with more LPs, CDs, shirts, and posters than I could count. Bought my first record player in years (Audio-Technica turntable, Edifier speakers - great gear and price). Music selection really is exceptional. Staff were really helpful, too. It's hard to find a store like this in a big city centre, definitely did not expect it in this town of 35,000 people. Highly recommend.

March 2019... So, I…read morediscovered Alley Catz a couple plus years ago and from the very beginning, I sensed the smaller town friendliness of Mike and Rob, which is a refreshing change from many stores in the GTA. Every time I'm in Orillia visiting my friends, I'll go in at least once to see what catches my eye, often buying 1 or more records, whether in the main store or the old Woolworths... But all that has suddenly changed. I was in yesterday and bought a bunch of records, spending a couple hours in the main store and digging in the basement. Today, I have some more time before making dinner and thought I'd go snooping in the basement again. I walk in the main store and ask if it's ok to look again. Mike confirms the gate is unlocked, I walk over but it's locked. So, I go back and Mike responds flippantly "oh well, too bad. I can't open it for you right now." Which I found odd, cause he's given me the key before when we first met but now there's a change of policy?? Ok whatever... Apparently, they've been dealing with shoplifters, which is a unfortunate. I hear Mike muttering under his breath "damn meth kids." Mike then continues to manifest this disdain towards me and made me feel like I was not to be trusted and says if he were to give me the key, that I'd have to have a minimum purchase of $5. I'm thinking, I spend money pretty much every time I come in, and just yesterday I spent $90+ and today I could spend more. And somehow you feel the need to enforce upon me a minimum?? So, along with this and some other off handed, passive aggressive comments yesterday and the general feeling that I was not welcome, so I just walked out. Don't imagine I'll be going back anytime soon... Unfortunately theft, external or otherwise is a part of every retail environment. If you can't manage that, and wind up translating those feelings by alienating and profiling every customer because of some bad eggs, you're in the wrong business...

The best thing I can say about Pandemonium is that I offer this review somewhat reluctantly,…read morebecause I don't want to blow up my used book spot. The store offers a great selection, including remaindered books. I'm particularly enamoured of the philosophy section which puts most used book stores to shame. The staff are very friendly and I've gotten some great recommendations. Pandemonium is the one store in the Junction that I stop in at every single week.

Amazing selection of new and used records, plus a huge amount of books! And excellent service,…read moretoo. I sold my records here, and will be back to buy and sell!

Among my top three used book stores in Toronto. Fun collection of books, cds, cassettes, vinyl. It…read moreis not insanely big but it has a great collection. And the staff is amazing. I keep getting my Wodehouse from there every week. And the prices are so much better than most places. That includes new music tshirts. Highly recommended.

Eclectic mix of vinyl and books. Good selection and fun to browse. Prices are very reasonable.read more

My favourite bookstore. Little separate rooms make it feel cozy and private. Big selection, nice…read morestaff. People always coming and going but never too busy. It is worth your time to go have a look.

Not too bad, in terms of variety. A little pricy though, for some of the second handed items.read more