I recently attended a fundraiser in their new space on Plymouth... An incredible building staffed…read moreby fabulous volunteers and very talented artisans from around the world I cannot wait to return to take a class. We did get to see the new felt loom in action, try our hand at indigo dying and watch as the women stitched beautiful embroidery motifs on refashioned items. Definitely the place to go for unique one-of-a-kind handmade gifts Off street parking is available in a lot next to the building

This is a this is a very cool business. The space it relocated to a few years ago is great…read more All sorts of refugee and immigrant people come together here and make products from their hometown with the Buffalo twist to them as well. Fantastic to come for small gifts you may need for someone. Everything from earrings to bags to decorated sweatshirtsto pieces of cloth to make your own thing to lessons and working together to make something yourself. Tons of pleasant, easy parking as well.

Just probably one of the country's best art stores. I especially love that they carry some newer…read moretypes like mural supplies and a full line of angelus paints that you don't find in other places. Some of their people really are experts in their product areas, like Mike in airbrushing. Everything you can think of art wise is here and a great selection of cool funky gifts.

Incredible art and craft store! The curated selection of items here are top-notch and high…read morequality, and for very reasonable prices. They have supplies for a ton of different types of art. If you're creative, this is a place you will want to visit. Excellent spot to find gifts for creative people of all ages! Bonus: the staff are all friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I was having trouble finding something and the staff member walked me right to the spot and made sure I found what I needed. The parking lot is large and easy, and the front entrance is accessible with no stairs. Restrooms are gender-neutral. The building itself is set away from the main street and hard to see if you don't know it's there. There is a tiny "Hyatt" sign at the driveway, which is shared with the oil change place. Go past the oil change place and you'll see the large blue building. This store is well worth seeking out.

Perfectly curated collection at the right prices. This is the coolest place I've found in a while…read more It was bumping on a Saturday night, full of people finding fun treasures and leaving happy.

Came here for a brief visit to check it out while we were passing through town. A lot of blind…read moreboxes, labubu, keychains, pokémon, snacks, etc. Some items priced a little high, but I completely understand with how crazy people have been over labubu. I got a little gundam blind box, very cute. Wish there were stores like this by me back home!

A second hand store....for craft supplies. What a hidden gem! This place is great, they have…read moreeverything from scrapbook supplies to sewing supplies. They also sell art made by locals. AND they have DIY classes for a small fee. The owner is so accommodating and knowledgeable. When she found out I like paper, she pulled a suitcase LOADED with things like postcards and scrapbooks she had picked up at an estate. If you're into crafting and DIY, or just supporting local artists, check this place out.

I wanted to give the owner the benefit of the doubt, but these reviews confirmed our experience…read morewasn't a fluke. This store has wonderful art treasures and I love stores that support local artists. Unfortunately the store owner is insolent. I work in a customer facing role and I would never treat my customers the way she did. The owner obviously only cares about making money and not representing local artists because there's been reviews to give the owner an opportunity of growth, but clearly no growth was had. I feel bad for the artists that lost sales because of her. I would not recommend this store from a customer experience OR an artist looking to collaborate. 5/5 stars for the Dina (the cat) though!

Spending time with SCFG, who moved last year up to Buffalo NY. Discovering this town has some…read morepretty cool vibes, Elmwood Avenue being kind of like a Main Street Manyunk in Philly. This store is the crown jewel of the scene. We enter to a serene, chill vibe. Open and easy to navigate, with well curated displays of local and sustainable items. So many great choices. I picked up a candle set inside a beer bottle from a local brewery, as Lion is a big micro brewery fan. The sales associate carefully wrapped and boxed it so it was basically ready to be given as a gift for his upcoming birthday. Parking on Elmwood is street and metered, so be prepared. Definitely a great stop for the lover of the local, crafted, creative and funky.

This store, adjacent to Target, is huge, clean, and reliably staffed with people who know their…read moredepartments! I love the cake supplies: Forms, fondants, dyes, and papers. I also can't resist the fat quarters in the fabric department, for when I need a small scrap of quilting material but don't want to buy yards of it. Great prices, and they have sales just after holidays, to clear out unsold merchandise.

I had a wonderful experience today at this Michael's. The staff were extremely friendly and…read morehelpful. Usually when you go places they scurry away and avoid trying to help people so this was a nice surprise. The store was very clean, the shelves were stocked and had a good selection of items to chose from. I love that Michael's is usually always having a sale too!

I've mooned a few ladies in my day, but not the lady running Moonlady because she just doesn't seem…read morelike she'd be into it (I don't think she likes long hair on men, but hey, you can't please every Burmese chick). This is my fave stall in the non-food section of the West Side Bazaar. The clothes are so pretty! This is also the one I spent the most money at for my mother when she was here. I have no idea if she actually wears any of the stuff we bought here (which must have been every colour of the rainbow and more), but knowing her, she probably puts them on for work and for watching TV and "brewing up" (making a cuppa) alike. My favourite thing is that they sell those adorable little nodding cat-heads that all of the Asian places in the world seem to sell. So there is one familiar item (or set of items) among all of the colourful, exotic Burmese awesomeness. This stall seems to do slightly better than the others, but still, with the prices (which are lower than I expected) and the relative lack of business, I worry for all of these stalls. Please come in and check them all out and see what you think. If I were a hippie drunk girl from Manchester, I'd much rather shop here than at any well-known clothing store, even the local ones. That was a comment on my mother, by the way, not you. Hic.

Great shop, I have attended the Toast To Type Event here the last couple years and it's so much…read morefun.Its an evening of hands on printing demos, food and drink plus raffles on baskets, wine and wreaths.You get to handprint your own punny reusable tote bag and clink commemorative coasters.Its such a fun event. I also attended the posters for the irish classical theatre a Retrospective, which was cool to see all the posters of the past, especially the plays i have attended. The staff is friendly and you can purchase prints, posters, post cards and jewelry from local artists.

I have been going to the Toast to Type Event here the last few years and I must say it's a blast…read morefor a good cause.You can screen print a tote bag and coaster, which is so fascinating. You get food and drink included in your ticket price and they have raffles for baskets wine and wreaths. The shop is cool and the staff so nice, you can purchase posters, prints, stationary, jewelry and screenprints.I also had the chance to catch the posters for the Irish Classical theatre company Retrospective. So many exciting posters from past productions I have attended. This was so cool !!

I saw a story on Buffalo Rising advertising their "Easter egg seed bombs." What a cute and perfect…read moreidea to add for an Easter treat basket or spring pick me up. Due to COVID the store is not open but I was able to conveniently order online with pick up or delivery option. I opted for the pick up. When I arrived, I simply sent a text to Janna and she came out with the seed bombs in a cute gift bag placed right in my back seat. Social distancing maintained. Thank you for staying open during this time and bringing colorful joy to the spring time season! I am excited to give this cute gift!

I have worked with Papercraft Miracles twice and the owner, Janna does a fantastic job!! If you…read morewant a beautiful, hand-made, unique scrap book...I would go with Papercraft Miracles. Her work is exquisite.

They sold the paintings I had on consignment and then ghosted me without paying. I'm surprised…read morethey're in business

Beautiful space! I bought a Robert Blair watercolor and a small antique oil painting of downtown…read moreBuffalo. Lots of clutter around but I love to look.