I love going to Curious Bear when I'm looking for a kids birthday gift or holiday gift. The…read moreselection is nicely curated and the staff is helpful if you have a question like "what would a kindergartener like?!" I always find something new and interesting and they have a loyalty program, too. Parking is in the lot and can be a little tight but it has never been an issue for me. Sister shop paper luxe (stationary and gift) is great, too!

GREAT customer service, lots of options to choose from, many toys and books, friendly ppl!read more

Great selection and solid pricing. Most books fall in the $7-$20 range, with a nice mix of new and…read moreused titles. The checkout experience was smooth, though the space is a bit tight and there aren't many cashiers, so I could see it getting crowded during busy times. The reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the buyback program. I brought in 12 books that were new or in like-new condition (no damage, no markings and some hadn't even been read) and was offered just $0.50 per book, totaling $7 for all 12. This included three complete series and several standalone titles. Out of curiosity, I checked their shelves and saw some of the same books priced between $8-$15 each. Overall, it's a great place to shop for books, but I wouldn't recommend selling here if you're hoping to get fair value especially if your books are in excellent condition.

This store was bigger than I expected and the prices were very reasonable. I found a bigger…read moreselection here than a major chain bookstore. Found a book I was looking for at $5.99. There is even a clearance section! Double discounts! Cool other items. Teller was chill and service was speedy. Definitely will be back. They even have an online store.

Steve and I were on 6th Ave a few weeks ago and came across Grit City Books purely by accident. We…read moredidn't know of it's existence but it was a very pleasant surprise to come across. The bookstore is sleek, clean and very well organized with a good selection of books. The staff member was very friendly and eager to assist me in getting a special order started for a book I was looking for. The special order came in a few days ago which is going to prompt a return visit and perhaps even additional books to purchase. Looking forward to continuing being a customer at this lovely bookstore!

This is a really cute local-owned bookstore. When I visited yesterday, I was pleased to see how…read morecozy and well-organized the store was. I appreciated that the different staff members had various books that they recommended highlighted throughout the shop. Service was great as I was greeted immediately and offered help while I was there (but not in a pushy/annoying way). The two paperback best seller's I purchased came out to just under $40 after taxes which seemed to be on par with/ slightly more than the big book chains, but spending a few extra dollars was worth it to me to support a local shop.

This is definitely one of my top stores to visit now. They have so many records, it's quite…read morephenomenal. The prices are a teeny bit on the high side, but considering the selection I'm not complaining. Also, be sure and get the discount for buying a certain amount of records. Also, be sure to utilize the owner as he's got all the knowledge on music and equipment. Anyways, this is definitely my favorite store now.

I travel the country going to as many record stores as I can along the way. House of Records was an…read moreabsolute TREASURE. From the kitschy decor, incredible organization snd amazing selection, this store is a MUST SEE. Peter is a delight and so cool and friendly. I had a blast chatting with him. This is the ultimate digger's paradise. I can't wait for my next trip to the area to check it out again.

The name drew me in! And so glad it did. I was on 6th Avenue for lunch, so decided to walk around…read moreand check out all the nearby businesses, which is when I spotted a huge, colorful sign with a narwhal wearing sunglasses. It was The Nearsighted Narwhal! Of course I had to check it out. The shop is small, but has a ton of fun and witty gifts and items, from local zines to buttons to prints. I spent a good amount of time, checking out all the different and detailed items. Specifically, I really liked the magnets they sell here, as they have clever sayings with a colorful background. In fact, when I was checking out, I asked the owner if there were any more and she mentioned that she was making more magnets and to stop by again for different sayings. One that I bought says, "Not today motherfucker." Now who wouldn't want that hanging at their office? The Nearsighted Narwhal is a great store to browse and shop local. If in the area, definitely pay this shop a visit and support the local artists that sell their work here here. Plus, ya gotta love the Tacoma pride found, as they sell many items from tees to magnets, expressing Tacoma is cool and Seattle drools. Hah!

Cute shop! We popped in twice while in town to have lunch at nearby Shakabrah. The owner arrived as…read morewe were admiring the cute vinyl decals through the window. She let us in and was very pleasant and helpful as we shopped for t-shirts, lotions and decals. The jewelry was amazing-very bold and wearable. Loved that the t-shirts were high-quality, soft, amazing colors, and in all sizes, not just small and mediums. We each bought a t-shirt and I got a pepper lotion to use on sore muscles- whoa, its very potent! But I think I like it. The book and zine section was cool. I wish I had more time to browse that section.

I travel the country stopping at record stores in every city. This shop was recommended to me by…read moresome Seattle locals. The store itself is well-stocked, organized and has an overall amazing vibe. They play GREAT music. They have a really well curated collection of stuff and I was super impressed by their collection of funk/soul/r&b. I found a number of cool stuff. I will say, their prices are really high, especially with condition of records. They were asking $25 for a vinyl with a shredded cover that I purchased in VG+ condition for $20 elsewhere. I would have bought WAY more from them, but why would I pay $15 for a record i could buy for $8-10 elsewhere that's probably in better condition? I know there's a premium on all records up here but with sales tax so high, it really prices out the base consumer. I had a stack of 30 records I wanted, but ended up only getting a few. I got two t-shirts and 3 records and it was $120. Ouch. Their "bargain bin" was anything but a bargain. Thrashed records, asking $15-25. Still a cool store, with great selection of genres. The lady that checked me out was really nice.

Been going to this record store for years. Spent quite a bit of money with them, and have always…read morehad a decent experience. Until I started trying to bring in my own music from local bands that I play in. I've tried to bring in two separate projects from two different bands on two separate occasions. I walked in and politely introduced myself and presented the situation. I said, "I play in such and such local band, and we made some physicals of our last project", and then I'd ask if they'd be willing to sell some copies at their store. The first time, the employee literally laughed at me and said "I mean, I guess", and took out $1 price tag stickers and put them on my cassette tapes right in front of me. The second time, the owner Bryan, didn't even return my hello, audibly groaned under his breath and told me "he's super busy right now". He barely even looked at me, let alone check out what I brought in. I understand if the demand for local music isn't as high as other things. But the way this store goes about turning people away has 100% ensured that I'll never spend another dime here. Whatever they've got going on at this store; they certainly don't care about local music.

Super Smash Video Games always has great inventory. I've never had a problem with the team who work…read morethere. The only thing I can think of that brings the review from 5 stars to 4 is the pricing on some inventory. I've been going here for years. It's a great retro video game store.

I really love this place it's what a game store used to be not corporate sanitized like GameStop I…read morebought a couple of games there yesterday. I kind of screwed up and accidentally bought a game that I already owned. And I can't figure out what I did with the receipt so I'll probably just sell it on Facebook marketplace. But regardless that was my fault not theirs I still love their store and will be purchasing from them again soon.

Store is CLOSED. Drove over to buy a few things, very sad. My son loved the people that worked here.read more

I am nothing close to a crystal or gem connoisseur, but I came here to buy some stones for my…read moremother - healing, strength, etc. - as she was going through a hard time. Crystal Spirit has an ample parking lot, and several customers coming in and out on this weekend day. I walked in and was greeted warmly. It was the perfect mix of "leave me alone to shop" and "I need some help". The younger associate was absolutely lovely, extremely knowledgeable - she surprised me because she looked about 19/20 but so professional in this world. The older employee seemed to be a manger of some sort and was overseeing everything, talking to others etc. Prices are reasonable and you can find something for anyone!