I wanted to get some Smiski's and this was one place I could find them. I hardly ever go to old…read moreSacramento and this was my first time driving on the cobblestone street. I came here on a weekday early afternoon so parking was not at all difficult. This store actually takes up a whole corner of the building and it's huge! I was browsing and there were employees there to assist. But I spent a good hour just browsing since they seem to have everything from California or Sacramento themed items and souvenirs, including t-shirts, magnets, stickers. They also had a whole room full of candy from all over and all different types. The prices were reasonable and the owner was even in the store. I could have easily spent a few more hours just looking at everything. I did ultimately find the Smiski's behind the counter. They only had the hippers but luckily I wanted a few of those and for the ones I wanted! Will absolutely be back!

Wow this place was huge! So much to look at. One of the highlights was the miniature train set…read morethat went thru the whole store. I was not looking for anything in particular but it appeared to have a huge selection. Some of the prices of the items I did look at seemed very pricey. There was not much staff that were around to interact with. Quite possibly they were bombarded by the other tourist.

Came from Vacaville to check out this lovely store. My son is into Usborne Books and she has a huge…read morevariety of them. These books are great for home teaching or just to have in the kids library shelf at home. Almost impossible to find elsewhere too! Owner was super sweet, and very welcoming. She has set ups for kids to play at different stations. I really appreciated the added gate at the entrance to keep our littles safe from the door. The fence to me was welcoming to let my 1year old daughter roam and explore the store. Another collection I saw were her beautiful felt mobiles. Such amazing price and beautifully made. If your looking for a amazing book and toy shop, look no further. She has every fun interactive toy you could think of and loved the open play items she has! I'll be returning soon!

The owner and the store are so special. They have a wonderful selection of toys that I remember as…read morea child as well as newer age toys. Alot of great brands like Melissa and Doug, Art and Crafts options, books and STEM kits. Everything is fairly priced and they offer gift wrapping services! We love supporting local toy and book stores!

I keep introducing more and more of my friends to this Strapping location, it's a bit tucked away…read morebut such a gem in the little R Street shopping area. If you're looking for it, it's behind the Philz Coffee in the Ice Blocks area. There's a parking lot right next to it, but if that lot is full there are plenty of parking options nearby. Once you're in the right area you'll see Strapping right away. They usually have a sandwich board outside with something fun written on it and they have eye catching rainbow signs as well. I think this location may be the smallest, but it's packed with fun items and always has something fun and new to look at. You can find a variety of local items as well as some from small businesses as well as popular gift brands. We love smelling all the Voluspa candles here to find our favorite scents. The staff is always really friendly and they let you take your time looking around. It's hard not to walk out with an item or two each time you visit. This is a spot I end up bringing friends and out of town guests if we're grabbing food on R street or nearby at Midtown Spirits and we even walked here from the newly opened Journey to the Dumpling while we waited for a table to kill some time. It's such a fun store.

Such a cute little shop where you can buy lots of tchotchkes and punny delights. I remember seeing…read morea lot of funny things. Definitely want to go back when I come to Sac.

I've been here a few times. The store is clean and they appear to have new stock come in regularly…read moreso their bins are fresh and exiting to hunt through. The comics are cared for in the store, which makes shopping a pleasure. The employees were attentive and asked multiple times if I needed any assistance. When I needed assistance, they found the answer I needed quickly and accurately.

Great selection but I have never been to a store that smelled this musty. The guy (white) sitting…read morein his chair in the back seems to be annoyed by his customers. Made eye contact and ignored us. Felt like we barely got any kind of help or acknowledgment. I can get over that part. But it gets better... what I could not get over was the smell. It smelled god awful body odor the moment we stepped into the store. And they all sound congested and mouth breathing. Lmao. So I basically walked into Covid. Setup is weird, they have colored dots for card in glass. So YOU have to look up the prices which is genius. Bought $25 worth of cards while the guy who's packing it is mishandling them even though they were in the glass case. So bravo. They also don't carry common cards. Name is wrong it's actually called Skyscraper Comic. They are giving the last owner a bad name for sure. If it weren't for them they would be one star.

I only come here for the smiskis and they don't disappoint. I wish they had hippers tho.read more

Honestly, what's not to love about Evangeline's? I've been coming here for gifts and just to look…read morearound while in Old Sac for years! It's a must when in the area! So many unique items - gag gifts, naughty gifts, a whole glow in the dark section, T-shirts, magnets, jewelry - you name it! They have a whole Hello Kitty section, a mushroom themed section and even an Alien themed section, just to name a few. You can find it all and so much more at Evangeline's - it's really an amazing store! I could spend so much time looking at every section and item. Most items are fairly priced, but as with most small businesses, a lot of stuff is sometimes on the pricy side. Don't even get me started on their incredible 3 store costume mansion that is now open year round! It's a must see as well! Staff is friendly and helpful! Check them out!

Traded my old box of PS3 and games in for $270 store credit. Yes, I could have maybe gotten a bit…read moremore if I DIY. But, this store pricing is more than fair. Came by and bought some Nintendo Switch games. Decent selection and friendly staff. Overall, it is good to support local business. I rather this store exist, than another corporate store with no personality.

1-Up Retro Video Games…read more My girl and I randomly stumbled across this place while we were just walking around, and as soon as I saw the sign, I told myself, I have to go in here! I grew up playing video games, and I still play here and there, so I already knew this place was going to be pure nostalgia for me and it definitely was. I was a kid in a candy story and totally geeking out! Walking around the store brought back so many childhood memories. They had games I honestly haven't seen in over 30 years, along with all kinds of consoles and games from different generations. Some of these games I probably would never play again, but just seeing them on the shelves took me back. It was cool seeing the old-school Nintendo video game magazines. Some of those magazines have to be close to 30 years old! The entire store was basically one big nostalgia trip. I didn't end up buying anything, but I still enjoyed just walking around and checking everything out. If you grew up gaming or have played on different systems over the past 40 years, this is definitely a place worth checking out.

This Kitchen Table location has moved right next door to where Vic's is and this new spot is HUGE!…read more On my latest visit I walked around and found some of the regular home goods I'd expect along with seasonal Halloween items ready for all your decorating needs! They have a great area in the back for events, and I'm so excited to sign up for some soon. I ended up buying a couple bottles of Calivirgin olive oil and balsamic and was super tempted by a few other items. I love that there's a good mix of local items and regular homey items and gifts here. Whether you're looking for your own home, or for some gifts it's a perfect spot.

I left this location super disappointed. A major home channel recently gave me a new kitchen…read moreremodel/episode and I wanted to thank the host and crew with an intentional Sacramento gift from a small business. I immediately thought of this store although I had never shopped here. When I visited, I was the only one in the store and let the associate know that I was looking for special thank you gifts or anything with Sacramento/region specific logos. 1, so the host could remember Sacramento, 2 because the producers are out of Sacramento and figured they could revisit this shop on their own/other projects. The associate couldn't be bothered to look up from their phone or help me put together gifts that, unknown to them and irrelevant to the service that I should receive, would be going to a major network with shout outs to their business. I asked for help twice and they just stood there and pointed. I decided that I didn't love the service and said goodbye, with no response in return. I followed this shop on social media for a few years so I know it wasn't the owner. No shade to her.

This is an entertaining spot to visit while exploring the Old Sacramento Waterfront. It's 3…read moreinterconnected stores (The Vault, The Old Fashioned Candy & Confectionery Shop, & G. Willikers Toy Emporium) that cover a lot of space with tons to see in every nook & cranny. Entrances are on K Street (The Vault) and Front Street (G. Willikers). What will you see? Toys galore in G Willikers--board games, vehicles, polished rocks, bath toys, musical toys, stuffies, figurines, current characters, nostalgic throwbacks, & so much more! Lots of candy! Souvenirs--things like keychains, drinkware, historical books, a pressed penny machine Character themed items in The Vault--Disney, Sanrio, Peanuts, Muppets, Gudetama, Star Wars, & Pusheen to name a few Assorted other stuff--decals, lanyards, socks, clothes, bags, name signs Unique attractions to see are a mountain with trains, a shooting gallery game, & a big Lego bear. There is also an area with collections of art. Sadly we weren't able to look at the art section because it was closed off. According to a worker we asked, the person in charge was there to open the area, but was nowhere to be found though we waited a while. It was the middle of a spring break weekday. A stop here offers a whole lot of fun & amusing things to see.

Huge souvenir store that has many different items. They have a Disney section and plenty of games,…read moreshirts, mugs and more. Fun place to shop

Mixed Bag is such a fun gift store in Midtown. It's one of the rare spots that has its own parking…read morelot and they always have a great mixture of consistent merchandise and seasonal items. They have a whole wall of cards and supplies for gifts/wrapping, a kids area with lots of little toys, stuffed animals and novelty items, home goods, sauces, decorations, and a lot more. The staff is very welcoming as well, they even welcomed our dog in since he's well behaved. You can find some great items and they're typically priced right around what you'd find them at elsewhere. I've been able to find some great niche items that I couldn't find elsewhere.

I've heard this shop will be closing which breaks my heart. This was my mom's favorite store and I…read moretook her there until she was 90. I've not been back since she died. It's so sad seeing these great local shops having to close their doors.