Love this little record shop place. Pasadena's best hidden gem! Great parking in the back as well.read more

The definition of tone-deaf: berating a man and his kids in your record store...on Father's Day. No…read moreneed to say more. If an area is off limits, post it. Don't ever berate my children like that again.

I noticed this bookstore on one of my walkabouts, and decided to finally stop in…read more Generally, kinda cluttery. Lots of shelves and books everywhere, but each shelf is home to specific categories of books, and there's LOTS of categories! Looking deeper at each collection, I was really impressed with the range of what I saw. I noticed these two super nice quality cookbooks and snagged them! I didn't realize at first, but the prices of the books seem to be marked in pencil on the first inside page or so, and I got a really good deal (imo!). I was in there for just a few minutes before the clerk/owner noticed me (he was busy in the back I think?) and turned on the AC and some cool music. :) That was appreciated, thank you!! I'll stop by again sometime. This feels like the place you should go to when you're not sure what you want, but you want a great price and rare find!!

Lots of books. A few records. Friendly service. Things are kinda in disarray but that adds…read morecharacter to the store. Decently priced. The guy at his desk is friendly. And they do take credit cards!

So I pass by this record store all the time and have been curious about it. So I finally went in…read moreto see if they just sold "New" records (current) or if they also sold new, still sealed in plastic old records as well. Well, to my surprise, they have many old records that are still new (still in plastic wrap)! Not only that but the people that work there are friendly and quite helpful. For example, one of the "new" old Records I purchased had a tear in the plastic. So I inquired about whether or not they had another copy that didn't have a tear in the plastic. They did not but they offered to knock off a couple of dollars in return. I didn't even ask for that. Very cool Now as for the used record selection, I was not that impressed with their quality. I think you get a lot better quality if you search online. Other than that, I would recommend this store.

Haven't been here for several years and always enjoyed spending an hour or two browsing the…read morerecords, CDs, and movies. And yes, I almost always bought something. The only negative thing is that there was a female employee there about my age (a senior citizen) who always watched me like a hawk and made me feel uncomfortable (as if I were going to steal something). I don't know if she still works there but I'm willing to come back and find out. Hopefully she's either gone or has changed her "management style."

Located next to the 99 Ranch Market. They have a lot of household products and Chinese things like…read morecalendars, red envelopes, etc. They also sell some clothes. Very convenient to pick up some items that I need from here.

I randomly browse into this shop. It's like a general store with 100s of items. Most items are in…read moreolder packaging. I found a pack of 2 permanent markers for 1.39 which is a bargain. However, I'm not sure if the markers have good ink or dried up ink. I think you should shop at this place for everyday items and determine if you really need them. Looks like a Mom&Pop store. I didn't buy anything but definitely will return to browse some more. The price tag is alot cheaper than the other retail store.

AMAZING SELECTION! Just about a little bit of everything for a small vinyl store in the SGV…read more My girlfriend and I visited Saturday afternoon. We need to find a new vinyl store. Prices are marked and fair. Yes, its a bit more than what you can find online. I am willing to pay more to support a women owned brick and mortar store. Its a experience to have these stores near you. Its also the thrill of the hunt. All worth it. Do you want to risk your vinyl getting damaged or lost from mail. Risking the condition not as advertised from your expectations or paying for shipping and handling. They allow you to listen to any used vinyl prior to purchasing and you can examine the condition prior to buying from a place like this. I rather take it home now. You can't do that online. All worth it. Messaged them on IG about purchasing 7inch vinyl protective sleeves, they are very responsive. I am not sure if they can do special orders or RSD events. Clean and well organized. Alphabetically and by genre. My favourite genre is 80s, new wave, and punk 4 hour parking structure less than a skip away. Will return!~

This shop was on my list to visit in L.A. on 3/6, and it did not disappoint. It was my third stop…read moreand I had the place to myself- super clean, organized, and packed with vinyls of all kinds. The selection honestly blew me away. I found an amazing record (see pic), and I loved the graffiti-style sign and music icon photos on the walls. Big plus for having a listening station, always a must for me. Also love that it's women-owned. Parking was easy- there's a parking structure near by. Definitely coming back.

Sibylline is a gem of a record shop in the Pasadena area filled with lots of treasures and great…read morefinds. There is no parking lot here, but a good amount of street parking all around the area. Inside, they are a smaller shop but have a good amount of records to sort through. Their selection ranges from different genres and are usually more old school. Everything is priced fairly and the staff here are welcoming. I definitely spotted some cool finds that I do not typically see at other record shops.

Been following this record shop for a while on IG and finally made the trip up for my birthday…read more Getting there was a bit frustrating- GPS took me to the wrong side of the building, and calling for directions wasn't very helpful. For some reason the person on the phone was frustrated pretty quick. Once inside, the space was clean and spacious, but no music playing. Unfortunately, the selection felt pretty limited and not fully stocked, so there wasn't much to dig through this time. Cool shop overall, just not the vibe for me on this day.

so cool! you can barely find any old asian book stores w random stuff nowadays and they have cheap…read morelegit sanrio supplies that would be sold for 3x the price

Shop here at your own risk. Bought a foot massager here and it broke on first use. Brought it back…read morethe next day but the store owner refused to exchange it. They said I broke it.

So many groups! I love shopping here it really amazing, and everyone is so kind! The photo card…read moremachine is pretty sweet...

After a dessert stop at Paris Baguette, our son wandered into the shop next door and immediately…read moremade a beeline for the costumes, diving into the sunglasses and hats. While it's clearly a hotspot for K-pop merch, it was the photo booths that really won us over. Even though we aren't K-pop fans ourselves, it turned into such a fun family moment. I've always been nostalgic for photo booths and am always down to snap a picture, though the prop luck was definitely "unique"--I somehow ended up in an eggplant hat (and no, I'm not a d**khead!), while my poor wife got stuck with the poop emoji hat. It was all in good fun! It's a great spot to grab some quirky photos and browse through the latest K-pop swag.

My go to bookstore for specific finds I need, and when I don't wanna support big box stores. These…read moreguys are informed, kind, and well inventoried! They carry new and old books with VERY large selections. Their manga and comic section is really great, and I love to pop in to see what's new. I think they understand there's lots of art students nearby that love these books! :) Thank you, book alley. They helped me snag a specific book I really wanted to avoid buying from amazon, and couldn't find anywhere else! Make sure, if you're in the same boat, give them a call and ask if they can do the same for you! It might incur a fee, but they got my book to me within a week and I didn't have to pay extra! :) Wahoo!

Book Alley is a cool place to browse if you love books and records. They have a great mix of new…read moreand used books, and it's the kind of bookstore where you can easily lose track of time wandering the shelves. The staff on the floor are engaging and genuinely helpful when you're searching for a particular find. That said, my experience selling books was disappointing. The process felt impersonal, and the seller/owner was not particularly engaging. One example: I brought in a brand-new book that originally cost $40 and was offered only a $1 store credit. I understand used bookstores have to make a profit, but the experience left me feeling like my books would have been better off in a friend's library. Great place to browse and buy, but I would lower expectations if you're planning to sell.

I've visited this business twice and initially enjoyed it as a fun place to do a special project…read more Unfortunately, my experiences with the customer service have been disappointing enough that I will not be returning. I purchased two gift cards as birthday gifts for friends. At the time of purchase, the employee mentioned that they were using a new system, so I was understanding when the process seemed a little difficult. However, I only received one of the two gift cards by email. I contacted the business separately to request the missing gift card. Rather than simply re-sending it, I was repeatedly asked to check my junk/spam folder. While I understand that emails can occasionally be filtered, this became frustrating when the gift card still wasn't received. The owner eventually located the missing gift card several days later, but by then my friend's birthday had already passed. What should have been a simple gift purchase turned into a frustrating experience and ultimately ruined the timing of the gift. Unfortunately, the problems continued when I tried to redeem the gift card. There was another significant delay and difficulty getting it processed, and I ultimately had to contact the manager myself to get the issue resolved. What was most disappointing was not simply that mistakes happened, but how the situation was handled. I would have been much more understanding if there had been a simple apology and an effort to make the situation right. Instead, I felt like I was being given a hard time for an issue that was not caused by me. Businesses can have new systems and occasional mistakes--that's understandable. What matters is how those mistakes are handled with customers and lack of training with their employees. In this case, I felt the communication, follow-through, and customer service were lacking. I was a returning customer and would have continued supporting this business, but after these experiences, I unfortunately will not be returning or purchasing gift cards from here again.

Wanted to try something new with my friend and found this spot. So let's see if they're pretty good…read moreeh or ew. They have a bunch of fun activities from pottery painting, crochet, cream glue, and their new mochi cat just to name a few. Me and my friend decided to each paint a bowl. She's super talented and painted a cute potato for her friend. Staff is super nice and helpful and we had lots of fun. Do u like my snoopy? I also got to customize this squish jiggly mochi cat. Never have done anything like it but basically you glue on the eyes, paint on some color, and dust it with fur. Lowkey why did mine turn out looking like a hamster- Had to wait like 20 days before I could pick up my bowl but this is how it turned out. It can get a bit pricey but is a super fun experience to have with your friends so it's still lowkey pretty good. Mochi cat $58 Pottery $12 +$32 for bowl