I love the niche things in life including this store! Wide World Maps is a chain and is really…read morespecific but what they do, they do well. The interior feels a lot like waling into a book store and the vibe definitely carries once you talk to the store manager. If you have any questions, and you probably should if you're walking into this place, the front desk manager will be able to help you with the intelligence and experience of a seasoned librarian who knows exactly where every book in their library is. If you like learning and looking at maps, dreaming about visiting remote areas some day this, is the spot for you. A really fun aspect of walking into the store is asking what sorts of interesting maps they carry. I personally really loved the map of Phoenix superfund sites created by FEMA. It's beautiful enough to hang on a wall but still useful enough to reference it several times per month. My favorite aspect of wide world is the funny collection of people who come in to shop. The whole store is full of quirky interesting people who will talk your ear off about an interesting map they discovered in a garage sale. You'll have a blast just socializing here. Finally, I will add, even though the prices f the maps aren't cheap, their quality reflects in the price. Every map I have purchased here is an awesome, high quality, doesn't rip or fade, and is awesome to look at.

Wide World Maps is a great place for Maps & More! Great customer service! Both in-person at the…read morePhoenix store (it's like a museum) & on the Internet at Maps4U.com!

Love this place. Always friendly and inside the best book store around too. Always rotating good…read morebeers and wines. Enjoyable to sit and read a chapter or 10.

My WiFi at home stopped working and the library was just not the vibe today so we checked out this…read morespot that had some raving good reviews for a place to work and sip good drinks! Right as you walk in, it's so clean and the space is very chill unlike most cafes that glare music, the music they had was subtle and perfect for remote work. They serve different types of coffee and tea and some baked goods. The space to work was large and didn't have to speed walk to save a spot. The bookstore was well stocked with good books so during a work break, I got some stickers, a new book and a fun little trinket for my purse! Definitely recommend this spot for a nice place to work remotely, sip drinks and eat baked goods. Oh and they also serve mimosas! I didn't order one this time but I will next time!

This is one of our favorite Barnes & Noble booksellers in the area…read more We love to park here and enter the mall. This is our go to place to find books and other gifts for friends and family - and ourselves. Not just books. We find Lego sets, bookmarks, toys, and lots of other miscellaneous items here. Even with just a quick shopping trip this place is in close proximity to Claire's, Build-A-Bear-Workshop, Lego Store, etc. Easy to shop at Barnes, hit any of those other stores, and head out. There's also a fantastic kid's section for getting books for our niece. So glad we still have brick and mortar bookstores like these around. I am not into reading books on screen. We all spend enough time staring at screens, IMHO. Definitely recommend stopping in for just a few minutes. Browse the stacks and find a good book. Get your mind off of the real world for a quick adventure. You won't be disappointed.

Barnes and Noble has an awesome deal with the in-store Starbucks cafe, where every month or so they…read moreoffer a specific book for $5 with any purchase from their cafe. As of April 2026, the current book is See You Yesterday, which looks like a rom com. I decided to try the salted caramel cookie for my cafe purchase, and it was INCREDIBLE! The person working was really friendly. The rest of the store seemed like a typical Barnes and Noble, organized by genre. Lots of toys and gifts for purchase too. I used the bathroom and it was clean. They seemed to have a huge selection of everything. This location is in the Chandler Fashion Center and both entrances seemed to have a cash register/check out/guest services area. Definitely recommend this spot.

Collector's Choice Comics is my go-to comic shop whenever I'm in the Tempe area. The store is…read morealways well stocked with both new releases and back issues, and it's the only shop I've found that consistently carries a large inventory of Spawn back issues, including several key issues. I've checked out other comic shops around the Valley, but none of them seem to have the Spawn selection that Collector's Choice does. They also have a great selection of graded comics and variants, which makes browsing even more fun. One thing to know before visiting: new releases and back issues are handled as separate transactions. So if you bring a mixed stack to the counter, expect to do one transaction for the new books and another for the back issues. I've never asked why they do it that way, but after shopping here several times, it's just something I expect. The staff has always been friendly and welcoming. During my last visit, the owner was interacting with customers by offering 25% off any item in the store to anyone who could correctly answer his random comic trivia question. Nobody got it right while I was there, but it was a really fun way to engage with customers. For the curious, the question was: "What was the final issue of Conan the Barbarian published by Marvel?" Answer: #275. If you're a comic collector--especially a Spawn fan--this place is absolutely worth checking out.

Kind worker gave me a free comic, I have bought comics from here for a long time and always get…read moregood quality.

*Independent bookstore * Great balanced selection of new…read moreand used books with decent prices * Good selection of genre options coupled with fun bookish merch ( writing supplies, cards, Tshirts etc) * Well organized * Connected to a small cafe which allows you to bring your drinks while also perusing your next read. * Noticed a little separate kids corner which I'm sure is appreciated by parents *A few seating options which I appreciate when you are debating which book to get even though you want to get them all ( I digress... maybe a me issue) * Extra bonus: a Photo Booth in the store * Located in a strip mall with ample parking

I have heard so much about Changing Hands. My sister and I were having a thrift/used…read morebookstore/dinner date. Imagine my delight to realize that the Changing Hands Tempe location was mere minutes away from our previous stop! Of course, we had to visit. I was immediately engrossed by the assortment of non-cheesy and extremely cool gift items that were at the front of the store, but also sprinkled throughout the location. I also really enjoyed that they had both new and used books. I try to limit myself to purchasing used books for environmental concerns, but it's tricky to find new titles pre-owned, so I justified a splurge and purchased two new books. The prices for both new and used books were extremely fair. In addition to the copious amounts of books, gift items, indie bookstore merch, and everything else wonderful, they also have a photo booth! My sister and I have an agreement to indulge in every photo booth we stumble upon, so we were super excited to happen upon one here. I can't say enough good things about this spot. I'm already excited to return.

Super friendly staff and great selection of games and minis. While we were there they also invited…read moreus to join them for their almost-nightly DnD games they host there. I'll most definitely be stopping in again soon!

I went in with my 13 year old daughter who was asking about the new set of Pokemon cards and I…read moreguess the "Manager" (shouldn't even be called that) Justin was his name? Was super dismissive and paid more attention to the male customers instead of the female ones...We have been in card shops before and this sort of vibe is the norm unfortunately but here it just felt almost forced. The selection here was impressive according to my kid, but unfortunately that's not gonna change my mind. Definitely not coming back to this location I'll be going to Bookmans for everything, they're a lot kinder there.

This was a cute place to stop at. It was a bit difficult to…read morefind, as it's on the other side of Garcia's Mexican restaurant, and there wasn't much of a sign to see where it was. A few parking spots were available out front. But now that I know where to find it, it shouldn't be difficult in the future. There wasn't anyone else inside when my friend and I arrived. They have a small inventory of books available for purchase and I did appreciate the variety the book genres they had. Prices were what you'd expect for brand new books. There were lots of places to sit, including some comfy couches. The woman working was really nice. They have an area to purchase drinks and snacks. A fresh flower cooler was also there to purchase pre-made arrangements, but we didn't find any we liked. It looked like they offer different classes there too.

I've been wanting to check this shop out for awhile now and I finally got to today! My mom and I…read morehad a great time here. We decided to do a DIY watercolor painting. They have all the supplies and set up and clean up everything for you. There's a variety of DIY crafts to choose from and you can do them anytime that isn't during an organized event or class. The atmosphere is so inviting, peaceful, and relaxing. I even got to take home a beautiful bouquet of flowers. This place is a little of everything. Books, relaxing environment, flowers, crafts, and unique gifts all wrapped up in one. This shop is such a gem and I can't wait to come back!

Nice! I had some time to look around while my son was looking for something…read more. They have a lot going on in here from DVD's, CD's, comics, some stereo equipment. I'm sure I'm bringing any justice to all they have. The service was nice as I strolled through the store as if I was lost. Last words...if you need music or movies.

Good selection and good customer service. However, for such a big store they are light on their…read more'funk' offerings...

We had been meaning to stop in here for some time and were in the plaza to attend the grand opening…read moreof the Bricks & Minifigs store this past Saturday when a man approached us with his business card, introduced himself as Scott from Asylum Records, and invited us to stop over, check out his shop, and meet his cat, Hopper. Well, with an introduction like that we had no choice but to stop over after we grabbed some Lego pieces. Holy Funko Pop collection, Batman !! I had never before seen anything like the Funko Pop collection that Asylum has on the North wall inside their store. If you're looking for a specific Funko, they are likely to have it in stock. Wow. Besides the newer collectibles like those this is a traditional old school record store. I felt like I had been transported back to the early 80's when I was buying up albums by groups like Ratt, Huey Lewis and the News, Prince, Men at Work, etc. Scott fits the bill perfectly, too. He'll entertain you with stories as you shop or while you're checking out with your latest purchases. Fantastic first visit. Looking forward to future visits. Going to look around the house for any collectibles, albums, movies, etc. for possible trade, too.

Hit this place on the way through Phoenix & was nicely impressed. HUGE selection of new & used…read morealbums with decent selctikns of CDs & even cassettes. He carries a nice bunch of DVDs as well & Id be remiss if I didnt mention the insane collection of Funko stuff, stickers & toys for every collector out there. Really nice place & well organized. Kudos to the owner

Could not recommend more such great people in there such great selection just no words besides…read morebeautiful great people.

Nice book store very helpful, many choices Easy to get to…read moreplenty of parking staff is kind and helpful.. have purchased many gifts there..