The owners were incredibly sweet and had an incredible selection. I can't wait to go back!read more

Stan and Bruce are incredibly knowledgeable and the store is absolutely beautiful. Candles,…read moreincense, books, stones... Whatever you are looking for, they have it or can get it. Highly recommend!

Huge selection of Scholastic books and books for all ages and interests. My 7 yr old Grandson is an…read moreavid reader, loves the Barnes & Noble atmosphere & shopping for and choosing his next series of books. When I brought him here, he wasn't super excited, it didn't have a set up like B & N. Then he found out he could get several 'like new' books here, at super affordable prices, or buy 1 book at Barnes and Noble for the same amount. He now appreciates the value of buying slightly used vs new books and that his book money goes much farther.

A great selection of books, friendly staff also a nice selection of vinyl LP records and CDs…read moremovies. This is a great spot to find hidden gems at a great value. I would definitely recommend for anybody looking to crate dig expand their Blu-ray movie selection.

Cool little bookstore in town. They don't seem to have a…read morehuge selection but they still have a great variety of books. Kids books, fiction, non fiction, etc. Prices are a lot more affordable than most places as well. Just came in looking a bible but will definitely be back to see what more I can find here. The staff was also very friendly soon I was walked in I was greeted and she even offered help to find what I was looking for.

Beautiful but small store. You can order almost everything here. Great customer service. I just…read morewish it were still the store the size it used to be.

It's a lovely place to get phenomenal customer service even if your not LDS they are still so…read morehelpful and always polite.

Cool store with new and used albums of all genera's. I enjoy going here and flipping through the…read morevast selection and I am always to find something cool. I like that the have a large inventory of rock, metal, reggae and 80's not just the current flavor of the month mainstream artists.

Totally overpriced go to boo-boo Records San Luis Obispo. Much better pricing and the help is much…read moremuch better.

B&N is a staple in its own right! Thoroughly enjoy this place, it has all the books I need and…read morewant- but it's across town for me and that's displeasing. Wish it was closer to me!

This is my safe Haven. I enjoy strolling thru the isles,…read morebrowsing my next read. I enjoy working remotely from the cafe. I enjoy.

Second time coming for a show. Great sound and there isn't a bad seat in the house…read more Will definitely be back

Another knock out concert held at World Records. The incomparable Walter Trout was in the house!…read more The lovely local Glenda Robles and Hot Taco opened the show. They have so much talent it's a pleasure that they are a Bakersfield band. Accompanying Walter this evening was Teddy Zig Zag on keyboards, John Avila on base, Michael Leisure on drums and John Trout, Walter's Son, vocals & guitar. What an all star band each member having a storied history of their own. On concert nights you can call ahead to order one of Jimmy's famous wood fired pizzas for a little nosh preconcert. Check out World Records website for upcoming shows and events. It's a great venue if you are looking to host an event. And as always music for sale.

Fantastically Friendly reps who avenged the lack of service at other stores. You will Marvel at the…read moreselection and need your Detective skills to unearth hidden gems from the tangled webs of the stacks. The store is Loki from the front but you won't have Gotham mixed up when you walk inside. The store offers comic pulls for pickup and won't overwhelm your messages with spamazons. It'll take all of earths mightiest hero's to stop your cries of "Hey I've been looking forever for this key Mag, neato!" No Wayne should you hesitate to hurry down here. I don't want to be a preacher but you and The Boys are going on a journey From Hell's Kitchen looking elsewhere. You Kent get better in town!

This place has a huge selection of comics and tons of cards and other fun items! I was in a rush…read moretoday so didn't get to see the whole store but I'll be back soon for lorwyn eclipse mtg boosters!

I love this store because there's so many things to look at. There's something for (almost)…read moreeveryone. The woman up front was very kind and helpful. She helped me grab a petticoat from the wall and showed me to their little dressing room even though it was close to closing! Most places would be annoyed but she was extremely patient and sweet with me. While I was shopping around there were some loud people messing around and it sounded like they dropped something. If you go into an antique store, please be respectful and mindful that you're surrounded by old and valuable items, most importantly, items that don't belong to you. This may be where some people are getting a "rude attitude" because I'm Mexican, and didn't sense any of the racism or rudeness that people talk about in these reviews. I also try to be very respectful when entering a store of any kind. Expect the same treatment and attitude that you give out.

Buyer Beware We…read morevisited a vendor toward the back of this antique store and spent quite a bit of time digging through records. I was genuinely excited to find an album by The Ventures until we got home. When we opened the sleeve, it turned out to be a completely different record. We called the store the next day to explain what happened. The first employee told us this issue happens "often," which was already concerning. Then a second person (Terri) got on the line, and after we explained the situation again, we were told this is something we should have checked, immediately shifting the blame onto the customer. They refused a refund and instead offered store credit, but only for that same vendor. We live in the southwest, and the cost of gas and time to return simply is not worth it, especially for a vendor we will not purchase from again. So, they can keep the money. Lesson learned: apparently, customers are expected to double check merchandise because the vendors or staff will not. If you shop here, inspect everything carefully at the counter before paying. We will not be returning. Receipt information; CASHIER: ADMIN DATE: 05-02-2026 TID: 82221 TIME: 02:50 pm 629 - 1 @ $15.00 each VENTURES LP Update (May 4, 2026) My email reply to Terri: Hi Terri, Thank you for your response, but I disagree with how this situation has been handled. Your explanation focuses on reasons why this may have happened rather than solutions or accountability. Verifying merchandise, especially in a resale environment where items can be incomplete or tampered with, should be a basic part of the sales process. I visit many antique stores, including very busy ones, where staff still take the time to quickly open and verify items at checkout. In this case, there were multiple staff members present, no line, and ample opportunity to confirm the contents of the album. A simple check would have taken seconds and prevented this entire issue. To be clear, this is not about the money, as the item was only $15. The issue is the principle of the situation. When a customer calls to report that they were effectively sold the wrong item, a more appropriate response would have been an apology and a discussion on how situations like this can be prevented in the future, rather than placing the blame on the customer. Citing store policy and system limitations does not address the core problem: an incomplete or incorrect item was sold. Policies are meant to guide fair business practices, not to avoid accountability when something goes wrong. Suggesting that a third party may have tampered with the item only reinforces the need for staff to verify products at the point of sale. While I understand the challenges of managing a large multi dealer space, those operational complexities should not be passed on to customers. I would also strongly encourage reviewing your in store camera footage, as it may help clarify what occurred and prevent similar situations in the future. The review was intended to help future customers by encouraging them to check their items before leaving, so they do not end up in a similar situation and lose money. Thank you.

My son's a musician, so every time we pass through Bakersfield we make a pilgrimage to Front Porch…read moreMusic. It's like church for us. They have a curated collection of vintage guitars, pedals and amps that are dangerously fair priced for gear heads. Apparently it's the go to place for real drummers. Be sure to grab a t-shirt.

Front Porch Music has been our go-to shop for decades. The employees here are nice, and they have…read moresome insanely good deals. This is the place I go for my equipment 100%.