When I came by, the wind knocked the power out. Even with that setback, the person there was…read moreextremely kind and answered my questions about a console I wanted. All of the consoles and games for them were organized, prices clearly labelled, and the location was a cute spot!

This is a cool place. They have tons of retro systems and titles. The staff is very knowledgeable…read moreand helpful. The store is small with a tight layout, so it's sometimes hard to get it all in if they are busy. We try to stop here weekly. Parking is sometimes tricky, but it's worth your visit.

Here's another store in the Village Gates that is almost always closed every time I've been in this…read morebuilding. Super cute shop and I finally got to spend a butt ton of dollars on NOT BOOKS! I need an intervention! #KidLit

What a great little toy shop! You won't find the big brands like at the chains (except for cool…read moreThomas the Train and some American Girl) but you will find creative and stimulating toys and games. Arts and crafts and boutique lines of collectible dolls, games and animals. I couldn't make up my mind because there was SO much cool stuff. The kids LOVED everything we bought!

A great little independent toy store with a surprisingly large selection of toys that parents and…read morekids will love. I can't believe that I didn't know about it until now.

I did a little min tour of independent bookstores in Rochester recently & Book Culture was my first…read morestop... which, honestly, set the bar pretty high. I didn't even realize that I had stopped in on new release Tuesday, so I was especially delighted to find a whole bunch of books that had been on my list to find and purchase being freshly put on display in the front of the store. Lovely, welcoming, and service-minded staff that are happy to assist in all your book-related needs *OR* just let you wander the store aimlessly (as I did) to pick up anything that grabs your attention for purchase. Great selection of books and gifts, wonderfully organized, easily available street parking, and overall just such a gem of a shop. I especially loved the "blind date with a book" selections that came with little summaries of each book. I ended up with "Mystic River" after picking a psychological thriller with dark and emotional crime stories, estranged friendships / childhood trauma, murder investigations, and working class settings as my featured themes. I remember watching the movie years ago, but had never read the book... so now I'm super excited to dive in. TL;DR Setting the bar high on the independent bookstore scene in ROC. I'll be back to this location before too long, for sure.

I love the layout of this bookstore. It tickles my "must have every book" itch and looks very…read moreaesthetically pleasing. They have a large selection of a range of books as well as bookish gifts. The products sold here seem to be very good quality. I've also found some good picks on their sale carts. This isn't the cheapest bookstore, but it is definitely one of my favorites to browse for new books and gifts.

I've been here several times & the staff is always very helpful. This time I purchased a rosary…read morefrom their selection.

I really enjoy shopping here for all my Christian gifts and bibles and Christian based movies. The…read moreemployees here are very helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to picking out s bible either for your studies or personal growth reading on the word .

Staff made me feel like I was a "crackhead" for trying to use a service they provide. Very…read moreunprofessional and unwelcoming. Will be going to every place but ridge coin moving forward.

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First visit here for me. I was really surprised when I walked in. This place was huge. It was…read moreexactly what I was looking for. It honors a lot of religions and spiritual practices. I had my husband with me, so I couldn't do the kind of walkthrough I wanted to do. But I made sure to check out their candle selection. I was really glad I did, they have every candle imaginable. Their prices were affordable. Definitely less expensive than ordering online. Plus it's nice to walk around and see all the options. They have an entire crystal and mineral section. I could have been in that store for hours. It had a family environment, parents shopping with their kids. If your kids are into metals, rocks, or crystals this spot is it. I wasn't looking but I'm sure they have D&D stuff and other fun gam I liked the store a lot. Some of these mystic shops have a witchy vibe, which isn't my thing. This place felt more wholesome. Something us old ancestral witches like. Lol I ended up buying several different types of candles, sage, and a Rose quartz for my meditation room. Next time, I go back. I will update with some pictures.

Short review: If you're a witch that cares about ethics and respecting other cultures, maybe think…read moretwice! And if you're the owner of a metaphysical shop, do your research as to not sell goods that may be seen as disrespectful to large groups of people. Long version: Listen. You can get what you need most likely if you're spiritual from this shop, BUT-- there's a seeming lack of social responsibility that should concern my fellow respectful witches. They sell white sage and native/African cultural practice tools that are not appropriate for mass consumption. (Outside of people of those descents.) In their 7 day candle section there was an 'Indian power candle' referring to natives, along with the white smudge sticks and other tools of that nature. It is my understanding based upon the actual words of Native American people in the spiritual and witchcraft community that native sourced dream catchers and such ARE an appropriate thing to sell as long as actual Native Americans are the source of these goods and being compensated, but white sage is both unsustainable and not meant to be used outside of their closed practices. And using a native person as a mascot on your candle with the wrong terminology is beyond inappropriate.

I finally made it to books and crannies on independent Bookstore day! They were pretty busy, which…read morewas great to see. There was a good selection of mostly used books. Everything was really clean and well taken care of. Some good prices. There's a donation bin outside the door, which is great. My understanding is that this store benefits, and is partially staffed by adults with disabilities.