More spacious than expected going in, and pretty clean. Not lacking in merchandise, and even has a…read moresection dedicated for local creators. The staff are knowledgeable and welcoming. A good place for buying/perusing a wide array of geeky wares and sports cards. You may notice various thoughtful touches throughout the building; the children's books section has small furnishings for little ones to sit and browse, and there is a decent amount of space between racks/shelves that keeps the place from feeling like a warehouse despite having so much product. It is also the one place in town I have been able to locate king-sized Whatchamacallit bars.

These guys are total scalpersss! Prices were crazy and staff is only OK. Don't really recommend.read more

Discovered this on my last day in Anchorage. Right from the entrance, there are lots of newer books…read moremarked for just $4.99! Store is huge and really well labeled by genre. Prices are fantastic. Several little nooks filled with good souvenirs/gift ideas.

Great independent bookstore with fantastic selection of Alaska themed books!! But such a variety of…read moretitles both new and used. Also fun accessories and stationery.

So I actually came here for a book club meeting, which was great…read more As a cafe it's slow. The lemon cake was not like your typical Starbucks Lemon loaf. And this cafe isn't really a Starbucks but a pseudo cafe of sorts. As a book store it's pretty good, lots of books and trinkets and whole kids area.

Eh. I'm not sure what the point is…read more B&N used to be a bastion of culture. While I grew up in a large metro in #FL...it still often felt like a small town. This is one of the first places where I ever had a non-drip coffee. Its magazine racks held...without getting too graphic...a lot of things a 13 y/o boy could appreciate. And...so many interesting books. So many more than the library, and presented in a much more intriguing fashion. (card catalog? BO-RING!) Times have changed though. Coffee shops have exploded. There are dozens within a few miles of this location. Books? Believe it or not, Amazon started as an online "BOOK" store. That's all they sold. The main selling point was "you can shop in your underwear!!!!!". You actually had to pay for shipping. In those days, you could make a good case for going into a B&N (or their competitor "Borders"). Now though? Amazon is consistently 20-50% cheaper on just about everything here. You'd think they'd price match? I asked them to price match a $20 book that was $15 on Amazon. They couldn't. I'll just wait a few days and save $5. I AM that cheap and I am NOT that impatient. They have all the stuff you're used to at a B&N, with some tweaks: Books: all the books Music: smartly focused on vinyl, the only physical media anyone still wants to pay for Starbucks: pretty big one located on-site Games: good selection of board games, the geekier the better Geek tchotchkes: overpriced figures/trinkets from geek culture (Star Wars, Dragon Ball Z, etc)

Best store in Anchorage for Warhammer 40K. They've got an awesome selection of miniatures and…read morepretty much always have the paints I need. The staff are super friendly and really helpful--especially when it comes to picking out colors or giving tips to level up your projects. They've also got tables you can rent to play and even offer painting tutorials. Plus, there's a bunch of other tabletop games too.

I learned to play Magic here. Now that I have moved away I have yet to find somewhere that even…read morecomes close. You can always find someone to play with and the staff will take their time to help beginning players. Best in Alaska.

They made what is supposed to be a fun experience, into a Hassle, I moved away and shop at another…read morestore and what a difference, Hobbies are fun again.

Great place to buy games and gimmicks you will be taking to Goodwill in 9 months. A sad addition to…read morea sad mall.

This was the best find in all of the diamond mall, games, games and more games. Games for the whole…read morefamily whatever they want, I love these stores because you can actually see the games and not just stare at a screen online and try to figure it out. Seeing various games made me purchase all kinds I would have not other wise. I was looking for a specific game and the staff was knowledgeable and knew exactly where it was. My only side note to make it better is to have a experiment table we're kids or adults can try out various puzzles or games and also find a way to get most of the theory 11 playing cards sets . Unless I order the exact set online it's like trying to find a Pokémon throughout anchorage superstores. I asked the salesman's and he said they can only get a limited shipment in at a time.

Owner is awesome staff is impressive go get your crawl on …read more................... lots of upgrades . The only thing they don't have is r/c anonymous addiction is real

Exactly what I needed. I was visiting in town for a work trip and came across this shop while…read moredriving around and ended up walking out with 4 plastic model kits. The staff is friendly and helpful, but not pushy. The store has an excellent selection of R/C vehicles, trains, and plastic model kits and paints/accessories. I found some long out of production kits I have not seen in years. Thank you shop staff and especially Mark for answering my questions about your products. The next time I visit anchorage I'll be back for sure :)

I consider myself a crafty mom. A lover of hobbies and home decor. And Michael's is what fuels me…read moreand my frequently acquired interests. I came in sequins. I left with art I couldn't leave without, stickers for my daughter, glue sticks and of course sequins. I had TWO coupons and they stacked so I felt like I really got my moneys worth. I also love a good sale which they always have so that was nice, though I think that's how they're designed to sell. The store was organized, newly arranged just slightly and full of lovely arrivals. I don't really celebrate holidays but if I did this a where id be buying decorations from. The cashier at the front was nice, and patient with me. My only caution is that there are so many people who drive too fast in the parking lot and don't pay enough attention. So I'll be back. Plus they have fabrics.

Michaels in South Anchorage is my go to spot whenever I want to start a new hobby. Whether I need…read moreholiday specific decor or craft supplies from yarn to paint, they have it! I have not really interacted with any staff at this store, but being introverted I like it like this. Checkout is nice and quick since it is a self service kiosk. I love how I am able to rack up points and get coupons quickly. My only critique would be that I wish the store was bigger, but they are still the best priced craft store in town.