My partner and I spent many a happy afternoon cozied up in Another Round on rainy days, and…read moreabsolutely love this place. It has spacious tables of varying sizes, so you come as a duo or as a larger group, there are a ton of games on offer that range from shorter game plays to much longer campaigns, the staff are kind, the prices are fair, and the drinks are phenomenal. They also offer both coffee and alcohol, depending on what time of day it is / what you're in the mood for. Also, their smokey orange latte with black sea salt is one of the best coffee drinks I've ever had. This is the perfect place to kill anywhere from 1-4 hours, whether you're looking for something to do on a lazy afternoon or waiting for a reservation at a nearby restaurant. We've since moved out of Portland, but will definitely be returning the next time we visit.

Amazing staff, great location, wonderful message. I have never had a dull moment here. I come to…read morestudy, draw, and just hang out. Plenty of clean bathrooms. And an amazing latte. The Smokey Orange latte is made with peeled orange rinds, you can sometimes catch a glimpse of the prep and it is always so wonderful to see. I have had the privilege of drinking several in this lifetime. I get it warm with oat milk and it is seriously one of a kind. Such a great place, can't thank you guys enough.

Treehouse Toys is such a cute shop. It fits in well on Exchange Street and has a wide variety of…read morefun things including sensory toys, games, purses, plushies, etc etc I was a bit overwhelmed at first because there's so much to see, but if you have time, browsing around is nice. The prices are about what I'd expect for a store in a more touristy area (moderate to high). We enjoyed stopping by and I'd recommend it!

This is a super fun store for kids. This place has all sorts of games and toys, including popular…read moreboard games, cars, dolls, toys, puzzles, legos, crayons, color pencils, books and wearable accessories. It's clean and tidy, easy to find different sections. Items are decently priced. There are multiple associates in the store who help customers with questions and checkouts.

I thought going hobby store get better customer service and higher quality of products. It's I…read moreeven worked with at the store so you get the same thing on the Internet. I recommend you go to do a better job and they'll just send you a new one if it's broken without any hassle best of luck I wish you all the best buy stuff from them if you think they're a good company. I recommend you buy stuff from them but honestly if you want better service and better return policies go to Amazon.

What a treat it was to find this place!…read more I am not really a hobby person. But I am an aunt who is always on the look out to find fun things for my nephew. This place has many wonderful items inside of it. From rockets to simple crafts, there is bound to be something for the child with an imagination. I went with my sister and we kept finding more things we wanted to start building on with her son. And even some things we think we will do together as adults. When looking for a very special gift for a child, I would reccomend checking this place out.

I didn't even make it ten feet into the store before I already had an armful of books (three I had…read morenever heard of including a sequel to a book I really loved, how exciting is that?!)! The first two shelves when you walk in are the "Best of the Year" (which is front and center) and (on the right hand wall) the "Staff/Locals Recommendation" - how cool is it that they promote recs from their regulars?! They've done such a good job putting short descriptions under each book for customers to quickly peruse! But I don't think quick is the pace here anyway; it seems very much like you can, at your leisure look at, pick-up, and thumb through as many books as you want. I don't get the sense of urgency here at all, which is lovely. What would make it MORE lovely, though, is some seating options (though I did see a couple folks sitting right in the middle of the aisle like it was no big deal). There are an overwhelming amount of knick-knacks and trinkets and random souvenirs... I wish they'd scale that back to add a couple benches or armchairs. This is one of those places you WANT to sign up for their rewards program: you just need to give them your name and phone number and for every $200 you spent you get $10 a credit!

Anyone whose been in Maine for any decent amount of time knows Sherman's is/should be a go to for…read morelocal bookstore. Today was the first time my wife and I have visited this particular location and we agreed it has been one of the nicest we have visited. Quite a large space with all the genres you would expect with plenty of classics while also having the new hyped releases as well. Another huge plus was how many sections of heavily discounted books they had. Could spend a long time browsing and finding great sales. Besides books they also have other offerings including many Maine themed goodies, Lego sets, socks, and more. Staff was friendly and greeted us with a smile and while we didn't need assistance we noticed they helped other customers with questions and made it a very welcoming environment! Book lovers nearby or visiting this is a must check out spot!

This was a wonderful comic book store established in a basement setting, with wooden frame shelves…read morefilled with lots of comic books. The variety span across all different realms and universes, Marvel, DC obviously and some other less known ones. They also had sets of comic books, big posters, Pokemon cards. All the items had a decent price, the sets were little high price, since they were combination of a bunch. We bought a kids story book for our daughter, it was about Loki. The gentleman at the register was super friendly. The POS machine wasn't working, so we paid cash. Overall it a nice store to visit for comic fans.

We were wondering at Portland downtown and stumbling upon this hidden gem…read more Casablanca was located at the basement level. Some DC and Marvel's posters by the entrance. I already knew it was gonna be a good place. Kids section at the front. My 5yo picked out "Loki Loki where are you?" She loves it!! Many collectible items and comics through out the store. Posters wrapped and boarded nicely for carrying out. I would say the price is fair for the collectible. Loki book was maybe $7? The guy at the counter was very nice. I didn't ask any questions but I saw him directing a young lady to a specific section. Overall it's really nice and relaxing in the store. Spacious and quiet.

Easily the best Trading Card Shop in the entire Portland area. They're an official distributor for…read moreTopps for example (and the only one in Portland, I believe), so they have the lowest prices compared to every other shop within a 50 mile radius since they're not reselling product they buy on the secondary market. Very friendly staff, and a HUGE selection of singles and sets. If they don't have what you're looking for on the floor, be sure to ask because they have a TON of stuff in the back as well. Worth the trip!

Large selection of new and old cards! Lots of singles and wax available with excellent customer…read moreservice. Their prices are a bit high but a nice local card shop and would definitely shop here again!

It's a fine enough store with a good selection, but the guy behind the counter seemed irritated…read morewhen I asked about their pull list system. I tried to register online and ran into issues; when I went back in, it felt like more of a hassle for Mr. Beanie-Glasses-¿Chin-Strap-Beard? (hard to really remember). This kind of dismissive behavior isn't uncommon in comic book shops. Having been a regular reader for years, I can confidently say there's a certain hipster element embedded in comic culture that lacks the self-awareness that the "better-than-you" attitude is a dime a dozen. I place my weekly pulls with Casablanca Comics, where the staff are not only enjoyable to talk with, but actually remember your name and want to help. This shouldn't discount the efforts of the other, surely more personable employees--nor at least a visit or two to check out their selection--but it definitely detracts from any kind of regular patronage.

I visited Coast City Comics during my recent vacation to Maine. It was a cold, rainy day - my first…read moreday in Portland - so I was looking for cool, fun things to do. The actual name of this place is: "Coast City Comics & The Fun Box Monster Emporium." There is a ton of comic books, games, action figures, and related "stuff" crammed into this place. There are a number of pinball machines stuffed into the back of the shop. Very cool comic book shop. I think they need a bigger space! #CoastCityComicsAndTheFunBoxMonsterEmporium

Izzy here put aside the Bonne Mamman advent calendar, last one - jams every day! I was there in a…read morehalf hour, best customer service to her!

Longfellow Books is in the heart of Portland- within walking distance to a number of my favorite…read moreshops and restaurants. They always have a great selection, and I especially love their bargain section. So many of my favorite books have come from Longfellow's, and I'll forever be thankful to them for that.

most of the time the recent release books i'm searching for can be find at others - this…read morebookstore's releases are a bit outdated and some of the people who work there ... i'd rather just go somewhere else

If you love bookstores that feel like a warm hug with a side of coastal charm, Sherman's is exactly…read morethat girl. I popped in during a fall trip to Portland, and within two steps, I understood why this place stays busy. It's cozy, it's nostalgic, and it has that "you're definitely leaving with something you didn't plan to buy" -- and I absolutely did. The book selection is diverse. They do an incredible job curating local authors, Maine-themed reads, and those charming "I'll never find this anywhere else" gems. It's the kind of shop where you browse slowly because every shelf has a little surprise. The gifts + stationery section is dangerous (in the best way). Cute cards, puzzles, journals, mugs... basically an stress-free way to knock out gift shopping. Staff was friendly without hovering. Asked for a recommendation and got a great one -- points awarded. Yes, the aisles are a little tight. Yes, you might bump into people. But honestly? That's part of the cozy bookstore ecosystem. If you want Barnes & Noble spacing... this isn't that. And that's why it works. If you're in downtown Portland, Sherman's is an absolute must-stop. Whether you buy a book, a puzzle, or just soak up the cozy, indie-bookstore magic -- you'll leave happier than you walked in.

Very touristy but wasn't very crowded. Perfect for kids and Adults alike. Apart from the wide…read morevariety of books you'll found a huge selection of aboard games and toys postcards and knickknacks and souvenirs!