I'm going to give this review as someone who's late uncle spent decades as a Java customer and…read moreintroduced me to it 8 years ago. I had many defining moments within the store so I'm going to be brutally honest. That's what reviews are for. Hopefully Doug can take heed to what I say. The soul of Java is gone. Moving the business was the worst mistake they could have made. It's been turned into an introverts castle. Walking in felt like walking into an empty clubhouse made for the employees that you weren't welcome in. Whispers behind the counter, silence in the air, lack of smiles and warmth. Lack of enthusiasm in their greeting. The first thing that caught me off guard is Doug not recognizing me. We moved two years ago but spoke with him A LOT. If he did, he didn't ask us anything. But I brushed it aside, no huge deal. Since moving, we got into One Piece. We asked if he stocked it. He said no, Bandai wouldn't give him any product. But then he went on a weird rant about how later on they offered it to him, and he refused out of spite because of how he was 'treated'. Number one: that's just not only financially irresponsible but just plainly ignorant and obviously stubborn as a business owner. Number two: You shouldn't tell customers who come in asking for one piece that you were offered it eventually and still refused. None of this even covers the fact that Java used to be a warm inviting environment with games stacked on a giant bookshelf on the right wall, never an empty room, always people enjoying the environment, playing games, studying, buying from café and enjoying the wonderful environment that Java put together with it's different kind of tables and chairs and cozy environment that reminds you of the 90s. This new place basically might as well be Gamer Corps now. Sterile, corporate, and boring. It's definitely NOT Java anymore. I'm not saying I liked the last owner, but whoever decided to either lose Jack, put him out of charge, or not rehire someone like him made a big mistake. I see Java closed within the next three years, most likely.

Games, games, games. Take board game night out of the living room and into the public. At Java Haus…read moreyou can spend 4 hours at a table top game with friends and not feel like you're taking up a table. Plus they have libations - coffee and beer - along with food so you aren't starving by the time you get to the last round of seafarers or breaking down a door. There are games a plenty to choose from, Magic the Gathering in a side room, other breakout rooms that I thjnk can be rented. War hammer tables and paint and parts to add to the collection. It's nerd's paradise! There were a few kids there, some basic games, and plenty more to learn. Wish I found this sooner! There's late night hours too!

We planned to be in Mandarin over the weekend so I suggested be stop in at Mythical Mountain while…read morewe were out that way. If you love comics and pop culture in general, you really need to stop by this store. We try to stop in whenever we're over in Mandarin. While I've never been big into comic books, I've always loved pop culture collectibles. I know they can't carry everything in store but every time we're in there I'm amazed by how much they do have on hand. Sure, there are huge online stores that you can order tons of things from but like always, I'd rather support a local Jacksonville business if at all possible. Especially if it's a place I've received great customer service from before and that's the case with Mythical Mountain. We've called ahead before when we were looking for gifts and had them remember the call hours later when we got to the store and helped us find the perfect gift. I took a few pics to share but I still don't think it gives you a good idea of how much stuff they have in the store. I didn't find anything I wanted to pick up today but my wife found a Mick Foley action figure that she bought for herself, so that's a win for America. If you needed any further proof of the level of customer service and care they provide, you don't really need to look further than the most recent post I made about them in the the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group. I posted a recap of our most recent visit in the group and mentioned the part you just read about how I didn't find anything then I mentioned that I need to call them some time to see if they can get their hands on one of the Michael Jackson figures made by Blitzway because they seem like the type of store that might be able to get that type of thing. Then I went on to say that even if they can't get it, I'd still rather try if I can go through a local place first before somewhere online. Within minutes, the store owner left a comment asking me to send her a DM with information on what I'm looking for to see if she can help. See what I mean? You can't get that kind of customer service from any online store, no matter how big and bad they are... If you like stuff like this, stop in at Mythical Mountain in Mandarin some time. Even if collectables or comics aren't your thing, I bet you could find a gift for someone you know at this store with ease. As I mentioned, a version of this post originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

A great place for anime fans and collectors. They have a great selection and the prices are…read morereasonable. The staff is very helpful and will try to order something if not in stock. Will definitely be back.

This location was beautiful. This store had so many cozy little places to grab a book and read…read more They also have a Starbucks which is always a plus! Everything had great signage so things were easy to find and sectioned off. I went in looking for a book and the two on the shelf were damaged. The gentleman at the register was so friendly and helpful and found me a copy in the back. It was a gift for my boss and he saved the day! Great customer service!

This is a great Barnes & Noble location. It's full of books and it's pretty large. They have a big…read morekids area with books, toys and plushies. They even do story time on certain days. Solid selection of books for toddlers and kids of all ages. We got a couple that were buy one get one 50% off. I like how this location has a large movie section that has a bunch of Criterion Collection films among other ones. Prices are a little high in this store for both movies and certain books, but they have a loyalty program that may help with cost. There is a coffee shop inside as well which is a nice touch. It's great for relaxing and reading. The lady who checked us out was friendly and helpful.

Rode way over to this side of town because the Town Center was nothing to mess with. I'm glad I…read moredid. Even though it was still busy with people probably having the same idea I did, Parking and navigating the store was pretty easy to do. I just needed some plumeria and poinsettia artificial flowers which were 40-50% off. I bought all they had left. I also found some Xmas gifts for a reasonable price. I guess this is the store for holiday decor because they have really nice items for hosting parties.

A tremendous and I do want to emphasize tremendous shout out and thank you to Janet in Framing. She…read morewas extremely patient, knowledgeable, creative, and helpful in designing the frame and matting for a piece of artwork that a friend did for me. I explained to Janet upfront I am probably the least creative person that ever walked this earth and within five minutes came up with a design that was perfect. It was as if she read me and knew what I liked!! She was pleasant, professional, maintained a smile the entire time. She was not sitting in judgment of my lack of creativity either instead truly made me feel valued. Michael should be very impressed that they have such a customer center team member who put the customer first. Thank you! Janet, you're very much appreciated.

Came here for the $1 birthday bear and everyone was so nice and loved seeing my son get his bear…read moremade! I can't wait to come back next year for his $2 bear.

I just had to get on here and shout out river! I came in with and envelope that contained my babies…read moregender and gave her a blue and a pink bear for her to fill and box up for us to open when my husband got home. Right away she made the experience unforgettable! We would not have had as great of a gender reveal if it wasn't for her! We are so excited to welcome our baby girl! And river again thank you for making it a thousand times more special we will never forget you! Now our sweet girl has her first bear from a beautifully special moment in time!

We came in for an impromptu trip to look at some Christmas items…read more It's been a little bit since I've been here and I will say, I know the economy's not great, but Michael's prices have become extremely high, even with a coupon, compared to a few of their competitors. I also noticed at this specific location that they took away their price scanners, which is a real bummer. I downloaded the app to check a few prices and the scanner on the app didn't work. It was kind of a pain to keep trying to find an associate member to ask to scan prices. Maybe if items go on sale a bit more I'll purchase a few things, until then, I'll just browse.

Bought two 11x 14's picture frames as there were different colors, sizes and selections. Picked the…read moreblue and white frames. The quality is very good and the material is very sturdy and won't break easy. Value for the items is reasonable plus they have discounts if you sign-up with your email or phone number. The ladies at checkout were very friendly and quite helpful with their recommendations for home decorations.

I still haven't moved on from Joann's closing down their stores, but I'm happy to see that…read moreMichael's took over a lot of their inventory. The yarn selection has vastly improved, though there are still a few products that I couldn't get in store or online. It would be nice if they had more baby yarns available. Prices were reasonable and there was a big sale on yarn, then a separate clearance bin. Store itself is well maintained, organized, and clean.

PROS: - Staff is kind and so helpful…read more CONS: - Not one of the best organized stores in town. - Hard to get around and find anything you are looking for. - Somewhat overpriced.