Great Store. Owner very taleneted and knows alot about repairs all types of intruments. Worth…read morestopping in.

I have known Bob for over 35 years and Music is his passion. That passion is evident in his store…read moreand how he treats his customers. No better place!

So after living here what feels like forever, I FINALLY made it to Record Archive. This place is…read moremassive. In the back, there's a cool space where they host live concerts and yes, you can grab a libation while you enjoy the music. Cheers to that. The selection? Ridiculous (in the best way). Vinyl and CDs from just about every artist on the planet. They'll even buy your old music. You'll also find some local goods, and the moment you walk in, you're hit with the comforting smell of incense. It's a vibe! The staff? Helpful, friendly, and chill and zero snobbery. It honestly reminds me of Wax Trax and Vintage Vinyl in Chicago... but way bigger. I'll be back.

Huge selection of both new and used music (cd's, vinyl, and even cassettes). Very well organized…read moremaking things easy to find. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and plenty of parking available. I felt that what I looked at was fairly priced. Can't wait to go back.

It's been at least four years since I've lived in Rochester, but I still think Bop Shop is one of…read morethe best record shops I've been to! Bop Shop was one of the two or three places I made it a point to visit when I visited ROC a few weekends ago for a film festival. Not only was the selection of LPs and CDs as vast as I remember, but the staff was *extremely* helpful. The gentleman who helped me and my friend went out of his way to recommend other artists we might enjoy based on our current selections. You could feel his enthusiasm for music, and it was quite welcome after some of the other record shops I've been to in the past! He encouraged us to go to the "listening station" to listen to the recommended records before purchasing. I ended up leaving with the LP I came in for and two CDs, but I have a new artist to look into! Prices can be a tad high, but it doesn't bother me because of the exceptional customer service.

Nice little music shop with good selection of vinyl, CDs and a small amount of audio equipment…read more They are great about advertising local music. They have live music in the store on select Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights Pretty chill vibe - Definitely coming to life again after Covid

I recently moved to Buffalo from Seattle and have been checking out the local record shops. I was…read morestarting to feel a bit underwhelmed until I visited this spot! Large selection. Well organized. Good prices. (I'm especially into soundtracks, and this place has an impressive collection of used soundtracks.) This is my new favorite local record shop!

This is officially my favorite record store in Buffalo. The owner, Wayne, is such a genuine guy and…read morewill ask if you need any help looking for something specific the moment you walk in the door. And if you stick around browsing long enough, he'll tell you incredible stories about famous musicians and his friends in the business. The atmosphere in his store is like no other. Wayne takes pride in the memorabilia he has on the walls and shelves, as he should! Each piece he collects has a story that's worth hearing. The walls are covered in artwork by local artists, concert posters of famous bands who performed locally, and some really fun stuff too, like a drawing by Bono that his friend gave him! Cool Beat has an awesome collection of vinyl. Both new and old and all different genres. The store is super organized and every artist/ record was easy to find. Wayne is always working on getting new music in so always check back in from time to time to find something new. He also sells cds, 45s, posters, and other retro Buffalo/ music related items. His store seriously has a great collection and his prices are extremely fair in comparison to other record stores in the area. He also has a stamp card to get $5 off when you spend $50. All in all, Cool Beat is hands down the best place to come if you truly appreciate music and want to support local business.

This place is enormous! I've seen some big B&N's but not like this one. They literally have…read moreeverything from music, to games, to gifts for the reader and even a used book section. Of course as a member you get a discount and I've always felt the prices are reasonable. Everyone is so helpful and sweet.

The escalator is broken. As a Barnes and Noble member, I don't know why they don't fix it. For some…read morereason, the maintenance workers refuse to work on it. The cafe is full of whitewashed snobs and the occasional performative males. They always leave a mess for the workers. I'm also underwhelmed by the staff for their lack of consistency with the cafe and self-service options. I imagine they have money to spare a single kiosk screen. It would reduce the wait time and help baristas work more efficiently. Better menu options as well, like gluten free sandwiches. In summation, it's a standard Barnes and Nobles, minus the charm of a blues jazz cafe.

Super great record store out in Buffalo. My family and I come here a lot for their album release…read moreparties or early list parties and we love it here. The store itself has such a great variety of both new and old vinyls, posters CDs and more. We love the little bar in the back, which has sodas that we can drink during the record release parties. The staff here is super friendly and approachable, which makes the store even better. Overall, if you're looking for some good priced vinyl or a place to celebrate new album releases this is your store

this is one of my favorite record stores in the Buffalo area. I love how a whole lots of listening…read moreparties for different album releases or even early listening parties before albums are even out. It's a pretty good size record store with lots of old records used records in brand new releases. I found lots of cool records here that I would've never found anywhere else including little 7 inches and old Christmas ones. I love how it's really close by to a lot of other stuff in buffalo, which makes it really easily accessible when going to other places in Buffalo. Everyone here is really nice and the staff is always super helpful when you're looking for a specific record. Overall, a great record store.

This shop is right next to the pizza place, and they share a small parking lot…read more They carry a good selection of vinyl and CDs, though I wish there were more overseas bands represented. That said, the vinyl they do have is small but well curated. They also sell vintage speakers, turntables, and other gear. The vibe inside feels like a classic vintage record shop muted colors, a bit nostalgic. The guy behind the counter was cool and approachable. I believe you can also bring in vinyl or stereo equipment to sell, but you'd want to contact them first. It's a cool little place

Excellent vintage stereo repair and knowledgeable service in a relaxed setting. Mark did an…read moreexcellent job setting up my Technics turntable, and was able to replace the broken hinge in less than a week! He has a solid selection of cartridges priced well and gave me options that best fit my listening style and album conditions. Mark is awesome!

There are absolutely hundreds of great movies here you really won't find anywhere else. They have a…read morewide range of classic's that not even Blockbuster video carried. If you are looking for a good movie but not sure what's good I would recommend stopping in here. You won't be disappointed.

Stomping Grounds is an inspired home shop with a flair for the good life--both vintage and new…read more Great spot to pick-up a considered gift or something unique for your home. I've worked with them on on some framing projects--professional and well priced. I could gush about their customer service, but I should just chill. Worth the visit.

Nice selection of 1$ books. Owner was pleasant and busily arranging her shelves of both old and new…read morebooks.

Our stopping here was a random, but very pleasant find today while driving through Corning! This…read moreis an old school record store that also happens to have a selection of retro video games in the back. It was definitely like stepping back in time and ticked all my nostalgia boxes. Just around the corner from CMoG and super cool!

Wow, they say good things come in small packages, and it's true for the CD CAFE. The owner Rob, was…read morevery informative, friendly and talkative, in a good way. I could have spend hours going through all the great old vinyl that's in this small store. Prices of the albums were fair and the day I was there I received a 25% discount on the purchase of four or more used albums. My favorite find was an old Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart album BeckOla. Other customers in the store were equally excited as I was with all the great albums. And, hey Rob, I've got the four artists we discussed on the Romantic Warrior album. They are: Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White and Al DiMeola. PS I'm living in Hammondsport NY now, only 35 minutes from the CD CAFE, I will be back.