Best place for board games with knowledgeable staff and a great place to get to know others with…read moresimilar interests.

Was in town for a a short work trip, and as per personal policy, always buy new dice in a new state…read moreor country. Staff was super friendly and in wut should have been an in-and-out experience ended up talking to one older customer about D&D for what must have been 1-2 hours. The whole time I observed fantastic interactions between staff and customers. Loved it.

This has been my go-to place for cardgaming in jacksonville for years now and I have visited all…read morethe card shops in town. Ordering singles on their site is convenient and since it is a chain, the selection is wider than any other card shops in jacksonville with free 2day in store pick-up for your order. They also buy cards and you can just look up the cards and prices they are buying at via their website instead of having to go in or call The play area is large and unlike other stores you don't have to pay to just sit and hang out with friends/try to play a pick up game of commander or something. There is always some kind of tournament running every day of the week from pokemon, magic, one piece, yugioh, and even bayblade. I also occasionally see D+D groups come in to use the tables sometimes Staff are generally friendly and knowledgeable since most are card game players and shop regulars. I do think their sealed is on the pricier end like you won't find msrp for most things but i recommend just going for the singles and tournaments

This place has excellent service and a friendly atmosphere! Staff was very helpful when I was…read moreselling some yu-gi-oh cards. It's a great hangout spot to play card games and meet new people! Will definitely keep coming here!

I'm going to give this review as someone who's late uncle spent decades as a Java customer and…read moreintroduced me to it 8 years ago. I had many defining moments within the store so I'm going to be brutally honest. That's what reviews are for. Hopefully Doug can take heed to what I say. The soul of Java is gone. Moving the business was the worst mistake they could have made. It's been turned into an introverts castle. Walking in felt like walking into an empty clubhouse made for the employees that you weren't welcome in. Whispers behind the counter, silence in the air, lack of smiles and warmth. Lack of enthusiasm in their greeting. The first thing that caught me off guard is Doug not recognizing me. We moved two years ago but spoke with him A LOT. If he did, he didn't ask us anything. But I brushed it aside, no huge deal. Since moving, we got into One Piece. We asked if he stocked it. He said no, Bandai wouldn't give him any product. But then he went on a weird rant about how later on they offered it to him, and he refused out of spite because of how he was 'treated'. Number one: that's just not only financially irresponsible but just plainly ignorant and obviously stubborn as a business owner. Number two: You shouldn't tell customers who come in asking for one piece that you were offered it eventually and still refused. None of this even covers the fact that Java used to be a warm inviting environment with games stacked on a giant bookshelf on the right wall, never an empty room, always people enjoying the environment, playing games, studying, buying from café and enjoying the wonderful environment that Java put together with it's different kind of tables and chairs and cozy environment that reminds you of the 90s. This new place basically might as well be Gamer Corps now. Sterile, corporate, and boring. It's definitely NOT Java anymore. I'm not saying I liked the last owner, but whoever decided to either lose Jack, put him out of charge, or not rehire someone like him made a big mistake. I see Java closed within the next three years, most likely.

Games, games, games. Take board game night out of the living room and into the public. At Java Haus…read moreyou can spend 4 hours at a table top game with friends and not feel like you're taking up a table. Plus they have libations - coffee and beer - along with food so you aren't starving by the time you get to the last round of seafarers or breaking down a door. There are games a plenty to choose from, Magic the Gathering in a side room, other breakout rooms that I thjnk can be rented. War hammer tables and paint and parts to add to the collection. It's nerd's paradise! There were a few kids there, some basic games, and plenty more to learn. Wish I found this sooner! There's late night hours too!

We planned to be in Mandarin over the weekend so I suggested be stop in at Mythical Mountain while…read morewe were out that way. If you love comics and pop culture in general, you really need to stop by this store. We try to stop in whenever we're over in Mandarin. While I've never been big into comic books, I've always loved pop culture collectibles. I know they can't carry everything in store but every time we're in there I'm amazed by how much they do have on hand. Sure, there are huge online stores that you can order tons of things from but like always, I'd rather support a local Jacksonville business if at all possible. Especially if it's a place I've received great customer service from before and that's the case with Mythical Mountain. We've called ahead before when we were looking for gifts and had them remember the call hours later when we got to the store and helped us find the perfect gift. I took a few pics to share but I still don't think it gives you a good idea of how much stuff they have in the store. I didn't find anything I wanted to pick up today but my wife found a Mick Foley action figure that she bought for herself, so that's a win for America. If you needed any further proof of the level of customer service and care they provide, you don't really need to look further than the most recent post I made about them in the the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group. I posted a recap of our most recent visit in the group and mentioned the part you just read about how I didn't find anything then I mentioned that I need to call them some time to see if they can get their hands on one of the Michael Jackson figures made by Blitzway because they seem like the type of store that might be able to get that type of thing. Then I went on to say that even if they can't get it, I'd still rather try if I can go through a local place first before somewhere online. Within minutes, the store owner left a comment asking me to send her a DM with information on what I'm looking for to see if she can help. See what I mean? You can't get that kind of customer service from any online store, no matter how big and bad they are... If you like stuff like this, stop in at Mythical Mountain in Mandarin some time. Even if collectables or comics aren't your thing, I bet you could find a gift for someone you know at this store with ease. As I mentioned, a version of this post originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

A great place for anime fans and collectors. They have a great selection and the prices are…read morereasonable. The staff is very helpful and will try to order something if not in stock. Will definitely be back.

This like an adult playground. Love how there were table top games, $14.99 posters, old comic…read morecollections, accessories. Just so much stuff

Great store. Almost everything you would want. If they don't have it, ask! Super-knowledgeable…read morestaff!

Miles and miles of books in this 10,000 sf book store. They have it all, speciality items, hard to…read morefind, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, politics. They buy and sell... books and puzzles. Plan to spend some time wandering. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

I've been wanting to come here for a while and I'm so glad I finally made it! This place is so…read morecool. So many books and finds. I got the book for my book club here and the price is good for a used hardback in perfect condition. It was pretty crowded so I didn't stay long but I could imagine people stay here for a long time just exploring. Loved it.

The ONLY place for comics and more. They get books you won't find anywhere. They have everything…read moreand if they don't, they can find it for you. Ben and staff are awesome. Gotham has become my happy place. They deserve all the awards they get. I cannot praise them enough!

Every time that I swing by to pick up my pull and any time that I walk through the door, I'm…read morereminded why our local geek community loves Gotham City Limit so much. The energy is always high, the vibes are immaculate, and the staff keeps the shelves stocked with a ridiculous variety of comics, collectibles, action figures, FUNKO Pops, short boxes, supplies, and more. It's literally the kind of place where you can lose an hour without even realizing it. First off, say hello to Pacer, the AMAZING shop dog and official mascot of Gotham City Limit. He's the sweetest, the best greeter, and the best browsing buddy. Who doesn't want to shop with a good boy by your side? If you don't see Ben, you'll definitely hear his greeting from somewhere in the store as that man is just nonstop. Ben's dedication shows, especially on Free Comic Book Day and special release days, when Gotham City Limit turns into a full-blown celebration. On top of that, he partners with Jacksonville Public Library when they host comic-centered events and you'll see him at different conventions throughout the year. Ben makes sure everyone, from kids to hardcore collectors, feels welcome and included. Also big love to Jonathan (one of the OGs of comic shops in Jax) and Santana, who are always ready to talk storylines, their newest recommendations, or help you find the one issue that you didn't know you were missing. My pull list will ebb and flow depending on what is being released or if I want single issues of something. However, the numero uno items that I always want to see are the latest Baby Marvel covers from Skottie Young. The team has my account tagged for those specifically, and that kind of attention to detail is incredible. It's the kind of personal touch that makes you feel truly seen as a collector and fan. Gotham City Limit is a little slice of geeky heaven in Jax and one of the last remaining locally owned comic shops in this area of town. So make sure to swing by for a visit sometime soon and, as Ben says, always take it to the limit!

This is a super cool sports cards and Pokémon collectibles store. Everything is well kept and…read moreorganized, and everyone there was super friendly and helpful. You can honestly tell they are in it for the passion of collecting. I sold some of my Pokémon cards there and they gave me an extremely fair price. I will definitely be back to purchase some baseball cards. Highly recommend.

Well, that was amazing. This card shop was awesome before I even walked in the outside decor the…read moremerchandise and everything was amazing right when I walked in the service was amazing everyone there was nice and helpful. I've been to every single card shop and card show in Jacksonville, Florida, but this store in particular has the most merchandise of plushy,Pokémon, magic, sports cards, and more. The prices are spot on to being market price. They have the best singles Pokémon magic and sports. The boss is a kind, helpful man and everyone there knows what they're doing and has knowledge of this hobby place also keeps up with the younger kids, knowing what they're looking for with little objects like the keychains this place is the best!!!!

Great hidden gem! They were the only folks in all of the Jacksonville area that had the model I…read morewanted, when even the website was OOS. They held it for me and everything.

It's your local game store where he has a very nice selection of options for tabletops.read more

I travel nearly 3 hours to shop here simply for the experience of seeing wall-to-wall toys and…read morelearning tools of all kinds. This store boasts a grand selection of unique and somewhat hard-to-find items, and I get a thrill from all there is to look at. I especially love that Old Towne carries Playmobil. Playmobil used to be more popular in Florida, as there were once a couple of Playmobil Fun Parks - one in Orlando, one in Palm Beach Gardens. The brand, behind Star Wars, was my favorite toy throughout the 80s, and somehow I just haven't been able to stop collecting them. The staff have always been welcoming and friendly, and each went out of their way to look up information about toys we've inquired about. The prices are decent. As a locally owned and operated store, I'd expect the price to be a little higher than what you'd expect from a well-known, brick-and-mortar business. There is a clearance section, which is nice, but it doesn't help me, particularly... At any rate, St. Augustine is Florida's most captivating city, and Old Towne Toys is one of its finest treasures, and my favorite part of going there.

This was such a cool store! I think I enjoyed it more than my 6 year old. The address (unsure if…read morethis is the one) I initially went to was wrong. Also the name is toytopia now. The young man working was very kind and it seemed that it was a very family friendly environment. The selection of toys ranged from baby Montessori to epic Lego kits and everything in between. We bought some small items and I felt that the price was very reasonable.