CAAAAN YOOOOU DIIIIIIG IT? Poo-Bah can!…read more Poo-Bah Record Shop is a time machine disguised as a music store, and let me tell you--it's the place for anyone who appreciates good tunes and even better customer service. My recent visit felt like stepping into a live Spotify mixtape, and here's why. I went in on a mission: find some records as a Christmas gift for a high schooler who's super smart, learning to play piano by ear, and whose taste in music is a mystery to me. No pressure, right? I grabbed a couple of records with piano-heavy tracks and headed home. But something told me, "Maybe give these a spin before handing them off." Glad I did--one of the albums had lyrics I wasn't exactly keen on giving to a kid. Determined to support a small business (because, let's face it, every dollar counts more there), I went back to see about an exchange. Walking in, I braced myself for an awkward return situation. I explained my dilemma at the counter, saying I didn't want a refund but was open to suggestions. And that's when the magic happened. The guy at the register immediately hopped off and started digging through records to find something more suitable. Then, the owner joined in--tag-teaming the search like Billy Taylor and Quincy Jones putting together a jazz masterpiece. They didn't just recommend records; they curated options with the care of someone arranging the perfect piano solo. At one point, I half-expected Ray Charles to pop out from behind the counter, saying, "Now this is how you dig Baby!" They found me some Count Basie to keep things swinging, threw in some Modern Jazz Quartet for that cool, intellectual vibe, and made me rethink my entire approach to gift-giving. I walked out with four records instead of two, grinning like a kid at their first jam session. These folks didn't just help me solve a gifting problem; they brought me back to a time when crate-digging was an art form and music was the language of discovery. As a former DJ, I know the joy of unearthing hidden gems, and Poo-Bah's team shares that same passion and knowledge. If you're into music and crave a place where the love for it runs deep, Poo-Bah Record Shop is it. This place isn't just a record store; it's a soundtrack to the golden era of music and a reminder of why we love vinyl in the first place.

I like coming here to add to my vinyl collection. You can find a lot of interesting records for…read more$2-4, and I enjoy discovering new artists for myself here. The staff is very engaged and polite.

What a great introduction to Pasadena. First time in town, I stumbled across this store. Love the…read morewhole vibe of the store. The selection is great and found some rarities from the few sections I was able to look through. It's refreshing to find used bookstores like this. Wish I had more time to look through. I will be coming back. The shop owner is very friendly as well!

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!

This store was on our random path we were walking one day and we dropped in! It was a nostalgic…read moretrip to the good old days when you bought music products that you can grasp and hold in your hands. There was a bunch of CDs, vinyl and record players. I was kinda hoping they would have metal artist pins, but I get it, it's a music store, not a memorabilia shop. Totally worth a trip to warm your heart and fill your ears with great tunes!

I visited this place many times and they're very friendly and helpful and they help me order things…read moreI need.

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 shopped here and they have such interesting items. Lots of goods from China. They have Chinese…read morered envelopes for a good price. I got a birthday card for my grandma here and it was under 1 dollar. Chun Kwok was the cashier and she gave good service.

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.

Went to this place in search of records for my daughter. They have a large selection but nothing…read morenew. All of the records they had were unfamiliar to my daughter. Left without buying anything.

I can't say enough how special this place is to me. Amazing little thriving record store - that is…read moreactively adding to their collection. Everything is very curated. I'm so happy to spend my money and time there. Katie and Shane and Daily and the others that work there are great people and happy to talk about and recommend music. I live in the area and they've made life better.

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.

Was able to get an Aniteez item I've been looking everywhere(!!!) for, so happy I got it here for a…read moregood price! Dani was super helpful too with all of my friends' questions hehe

I enjoyed visiting here for the first time. The man working the counter was very helpful and…read moreinformative. I got all up in his business because he was wearing a Twice concert hoodie from another city that he attended. This store has music albums lining the shelves and magazines of your favorite kpop bands, so don't come here for merch. I think they do sell some fan light sticks though. I'm new to this world, so it's fun that the store is connected to a bakery and drink place next door.

A gem! So happy we…read morestumbled upon Book Alley after brunch. It looks small from the street view, but it's a whole treat as soon as you step in. Upon entering you see a cool collection of records and CDs. They also have a wonderful selection of books and friendly staff. I could spend forever getting lost in this place.

This is my kind of bookstore. There is plenty of free street parking so you have no excuses…read more They have mostly used books but I found a couple of long sought after new ones, too. The used books are generally in very good condition. They also buy books so bring in your old stuff and you might get lucky (we scored $15 which, of course, went right back to the store after we selected a bunch of stuff to buy). They have LPs and some CDs near the front. The CDs weren't great but the LPs are worth browsing. If you are looking for vintage pulp fiction or sci-fi, they have you covered. The prices are not cheap, nor should they be. I did find the prices of the new and used books to be very reasonable. For booklovers, put this one high on your list if you are in or near Pasadena. You could easily and happily spend a couple hours (and a couple hundred bucks) here.

I had a great experience when trying to send flowers to a near and dear friend of ours. I explained…read moreto the florist Lillian what i was looking for and she gave me price points and even told me it could be same day! I appreciate how wonderful customer service and how quickly this was able to get done. My friend loved the bouquet as well

I've been coming here for all my flower needs the last couple years. I'm honestly not the type to…read moreplan ahead, so this place has saved me many times. Whenever I need flowers last minute I just stop by and the owner is always super nice and makes time to put together a bouquet for me. Most recently I came in for Valentine's Day and asked her to make something nice around $100. It came out beautiful and my girl loved it. The arrangements always look way better than the online delivery services, and the prices end up being about the same anyway. If you need flowers for your SO and don't want to gamble on delivery quality, I definitely recommend stopping by here.