One of my fave places to stop in when I'm looking to take in some tunes, quiet my mind or find a…read morehidden ear gem. Owner is super attentive, knows his stuff, and always has something hidden that seems to be made for you! Tell him what you're looking for and he'll bend over backwards to find it...and suggest even more. It sounds like a knock to say "a little hard to find what you're looking for," but for those who love the Record Store experience...High Fidelity Style...that's a perfectly wonderful thing! Dont miss Record Store Days! This guy is GREAT at what he orders!

Owner is a little quirky but he's got a good selection of vinyl. The store is packed pretty tight,…read moreso there's plenty to browse through. Pricing was generally a little high for me, but I was able to find a couple things I couldn't live without, and I did have a pleasant conversation with the owner while I was visiting.

This was fun! The coffee service was quick and easy. They have a great selection of coffees,…read moredrinks, teas, smoothies, boba teas, sodas, candies, and treats. I enjoyed my almond milk latte. They have a huge selection of comics and novelty items. Great place to relax and look around while having a coffee!!

My husband is a huge nerd (in the best way) so we knew we had to make our way to the new Legend…read moreComics location in Benson. The shop is super well laid out and not cluttered and hard to shop, like a few other comic/collectible places we have been. As soon as we walked in, the attendants behind the register were so excited to welcome and help us find anything we needed. They came out to answer questions, and helped my husband find key issues he wanted (so we left with a lot of loot LOL) Aside from all the great comics, they also have collectibles, like plushies, Funkos, figurines etc. as well as a little spot for kids to play while their parents shop. They are called Legend Comics and COFFEE, and I was more interested in the coffee than the comics so I stopped in to the cafe while my husband perused everything. I got the Golden Caramel Latte, and it was extra delicious - not too sweet but still a little hint of the caramel to give you that sweet taste. My husband wanted to get a drink that was chocolatey, but without coffee. I asked the barista at the coffee shop if they had anything like that, and he actually made me something special on the spot. It was a frozen chocolate milk, and my husband went wild for it. I don't think it's on the menu, and was made impromptu, but you may be able to ask for that, if you want to try! There is a lot of seating at the cafe and also around the comic shop, including little benches, if you want to sit and pore over your potential purchases or if you're waiting for someone to finish shopping. Even though we spent way too much money here, I definitely recommend it if you're a comic collector/lover, as they have so many things to explore (both in comics and coffee) and you may find something new you love!

I'm so excited about the Hi Fi House. I got a sneak peak of the flagship Hi Fi House in Omaha, NE,…read morelast week and wow was I sold! First off it's a big space that houses 30,000 lps in a massive collection that is growing by the day, 2nd there are many turntables and sound systems all set up like little rooms! Including a sound system that cost around 80,000 dollars! When we got there we were greeted, given a tour, and told we could play any LP in the place even if it was sealed we could open it and play it.. I gave my pals the option for them to pick something, but them being the sweetest they let me give it a go! Naturally I found Procal Harum's, "Whiter Shade of Pale," reissue! It's my second favorite song ever and this reissue had multiple versions including a full length instrumental version I have never heard! I also got to hear it on an 80,000 stereo, and lets just say... I was blown away! Then I got to listen to the album I just put out of my own band on the same stereo, while drinking a beer and having some music fans listen along! This was kinda awkward for me, but in the best way.. Emotions get all to real! This is going to be a place where musicians and industry type folk can get together and play records, talk about records, have a beer, and enjoy the music! Hi Fi house is also doing school programs to help the kids get inspired to become the musicians and industry type folk who will fill the Hi Fi Houses for years to come! Omaha has the flagship store, but their will be Hi Fi Houses popping up around the world in the coming years, with a curated vinyl catalog that can travel, much like museums! This is an amazing, mind blowing experience for a music fan and I hope a Hi Fi House can make Des Moines home at some point!

This is a newer shop right at the "entrance" to the Benson strip, and it's fantastic!…read more The shop has so many cool things, as well as odd, vintage, collectible, and artsy fare (a giant glass Ring Pop? Yes please.) There are vintage clothes, cool posters, sports memorabilia, and nostalgic toys. There's even a little area where a vintage style TV is playing old movies. My favorite part of the store was that there was a SHOP KITTY! She was so adorable and I'm guessing sweet (she slept and purred the entire time we were there, so she's at least chill with strangers anyway). Every corner and end of this shop is packed to the gills with neat things, so you'll for sure find at least one thing you have to have. We definitely did (an interactive Iron Man helmet LOL). Before you head into the center of Benson, definitely make a stop at this shop to check out their awesome wares!

Eclectic and interesting merchandise that will appeal to a variety of ages and tastes, in a not…read moretoo hard to find location, w lots of parking.

I happened upon this bookstore on a walk one day. It is in a house across from another favorite…read morestore of mine, Exist Green. It is only open a handful of hours per week, so certainly check their Facebook page! Once you catch them on their open days, it is certainly worth it! It is such a small book store that each book in there has a reason, as it says in their bio! There is a section for each type of reader, small and older! Even though the bookstore isn't large, I find myself browsing for a very long time at each and every section of the store! There is definitely something for every one!

This is a great little bookstore. They have an eclectic and surprising variety, from kids, bios,…read morecontemporary fiction and more. They even have a foreign language section. I've never left with just one book, and if they don't have it, they'll order it.

I use to work at the bookstore a few years ago. It was a great atmosphere and it is really helpful…read morewhile being a student because they let you do your homework when times are slow. People get mad about expensive textbooks and long lines but they just need to come in sooner and realize it's not the bookstore ripping them off. It's a good place.

A great fun place to buy and sell retro toys, action figures and games! I love going there. I…read morealways find something cool to purchase. The store is well organized and the owner is friendly. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth checking out.

First time I went to sell stuff the customer service was great and I got a really good offer for…read morethe products I brought in. Brought in stuff a few days later and there was another employee working I mean I brought in a good amount of high priced stuff and I got an extreme low ball offer. Times are tough so I took it but I definitely feel scammed. I would never sell here again.

My husband and I have been to pretty much every comic book shop in Omaha on the search to complete…read moreour Wolverine collection, and this Dragon's Lair was one that had a few we were looking for! This is a bit more for the tabletop gamer, as that's a lot of what they have now, but they did have a good selection of comics, just put away more than the games that take a lot of the display area. The comics were there but were more in drawers, and they had cute comic characters of each alphabetical letter drawer (like Wolverine on the W drawer). Very clever idea! Another cool thing is that a lot of the decor they have around the store is dragon-themed, sticking with their name of the Dragon's Lair. They also didn't have as many figurines and pops as a few other comic shops we've been to (though they do have a handful). They more have the gaming dice, Warhammer figurines, and games like Settler's of Catan etc. The staff was more helpful at this location vs. the one out on 144th and Center, where they kind of act annoyed when you want to actually buy something and they have to ring you up LOL So If you're looking for a new game or interested in collecting Warhammer figurines, this would be great for you. If you're on the hunt for a certain comic book, they may have that too, but it's not the main focus anymore like I remember it being when I was a kid.

On my trips, I enjoy visiting comic shops, used bookstores, and record stores. I was fortunate to…read morehave visited Dragon's Lair Comics and Games. **Pros** + A wide variety of merchandise is available, from modern comics to vintage comics, graphic novels, action figures, role-playing games, trading card games, and Funko Pops. + The staff was helpful and kind enough to allow me the time I needed to complete my purchases, even though I went a bit past closing time. + Great prices on the goods sold here. I was able to find some books that I wanted.