This place is amazing for vinyl hunting. The downstairs shelves are packed with an surprisingly…read morecomprehensive selection. There's a lot of obscure experimental and electronic music as well as punk and indie. The location is amazing too, not far from the university on the near west side. Get a beer at Garth's to top off your digging adventure.

While a great selection, they have always been overpriced and the folks that work have usually been…read moreunfriendly in my experience. I grew up in Madison, went there for years, though no longer live in Madison (but visited back in December). I always preferred the B-side on State Street for the prices and moreover, the vibe. For used CDs however, you can find relatively good value at Strictly Discs. Their used vinyl is remarkably expensive, though again, a great selection.

I like this place starting with the name I get to explain to . . . well I'm a college professor so…read moreno one actually pays any attention to me. Comfortable lay out for a smallish store, very good selection without this fat guy feeling cramped. I'm in for the CDs, but nice vinyl options. Jazz and rock, wide range, some of everything else. Good prices, when you figure in shipping it's better than online. Plus, there's contact with human beings. Two knowledgeable sales people working when I dropped in, walking distance from the Madison Concourse or the Capitol.

A gem of a record store!!! What a selection and very welcoming vibe. A must for music lovers.read more

Went here to look for some affordable vinyl for our high schooler. They were able to recommend some…read moreexcellent hip-hop that bridged the style between early and where we are at today. As a supplement I found some Wyclef Jean at an excellent price and added that as well. Shopkeeper is very knowledgeable in the space has an incredibly relaxed vibe for browsing.

Very fortunate to have come across a store like this. Jiggy Jamz is dance music focused, but they…read moredo carry some records of other types. But for fans of dance music in the Midwest this store is simply not to be missed. It echoes of Gramaphone Records in Chicago. The owner told me that was his inspiration. The owner, by the way, is an expert and very nice. The store is well curated with many dance genres covered, but there was a lot to dig through as well. I got a lot of cool records for a fair price. I felt like a kid in a candy store at this place. Can't wait to go back.

This shop is so cute and has some really unique finds inside! There is a wide variety, including…read morefurniture, knick knacks, books, and more. The owner is super friendly, offering us waters when we came in and giving lots of insight into the items we were looking at. I ended up buying a book for $8, it was used but in very good shape and a nice edition! Everything about this place is great and it's definitely worth looking around, maybe you'll find something you love!

The shop is in a charming house. Multiple display rooms full of lovingly curated serendipitous…read morefinds. Vintage décor & niche pieces. if you're into film photography there's a bunch of supplies including a variety of vintage cameras. The staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly. This is the type of shop that gives the willie street neighborhood it's incredible character.

Pretty cool place! Lance is really nice and willing to look through your cards if you are trying to…read moresell them. Pending transaction, waiting on Lance to sort through our cards.

This place is like a small museum, library, and store rolled into one…read more The walls are lined with not-for-sale vintage consoles and collectibles in original packaging. Fun place to walk around. Good selection of used games for a number of systems, and the proprietor will usually buy games back for not too much less than his selling price. Pretty good selection of accessories, too. Helpful and friendly proprietor. Once, I asked him for an HDMI cable, and he was out of new ones, so he gave me an extra one he had for free. They also have turntables and some great vintage records. Highly recommended store.

Great selection of used books at very affordable prices. The quality is good, the space is well…read moreorganized with plenty of signage to help you find your way. And there is strategically-placed seating so you can easily plop down & take the time to consider potential purchases. A delightful book store.

Easily the best book store in Madison. No contest…read more The Book Deal is in an unassuming, sort of odd location, but it all adds to the character of the place. There is plenty of signage and the folks who run it will walk you around if you're a first time visitor. Extremely friendly people who really care about books and spreading the joy of reading to everyone. The collection and variety is pretty incredible. I go there with my fiancé at least once a month, usually twice, and we always leave with an incredible haul between the two of us. The majority of the stock is $3.99-4.99 and the books are in great condition! There's a range in price depending on what you're interested in (collectibles, new releases, etc.) but there's something for everyone. Dedicated rooms for different genres make it easy to find something you'll like. As much as I'd love to keep this gem to myself, the Book Deal deserves all the support that book lovers of Madison have to offer! Worth the trip out of downtown. See you next time!

really amazing with their prices and selection. The service is amazing just really nice calm…read moreatmosphere. and also they have game tables I go there on Wednesdays for DND. Kamren Alt

Folks who work here are very helpful and kind! They also have unique items here that you can't find…read moreat many other small shops - D100s, squishables, and some Kickstarter only products!

Went here once with my friends a couple years ago, and it was honestly a cool experience. They have…read morea lot of great boards games and games that involve cards. I think its pretty sad that I didn't know about this before!! The guy at the counter was super nice as well. 10 out of 10. It honestly showed me to value smaller businesses because they can be better than those bigger stores

Cool little spot in downtown Stoughton with games as the focus, specifically card and board games…read more Cards such as Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon, that type of card game. They have lots of board game options and want people to play on site. They have snacks and drinks for sale as well. Cool place that focuses on those "nerdy" (I say that lovingly) subcultures