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    The Backyard Birding Store

    5.0 (5 reviews)

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    8 months ago

    Nice shop with lots of choices , the owner was very helpful. Will be back again to get seed

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    Barnes & Noble Booksellers

    Barnes & Noble Booksellers

    (42 reviews)

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    Generally good Barnes & Noble location…read more If you know Barnes & Noble, you already know what they carry and their general layout. This store is pretty big and mostly everything was maintained. I intentionally went for the physical media (movies), but unfortunately there isn't as much as you might expect or want in that regard. I found two things I was looking for, but the overall selection was small. Any staff I encountered were friendly. This location shares the land with several other businesses, but has its own area for parking. Good location, but one I'd probably not return to unless I need to.

    "One must always be careful of books, and what is inside them, for words have the power to change…read moreus." -- Cassandra Clare I'm old enough to remember when B&N were deemed the 'enemy' to mom-and-pop shops but now they're... David to Amazon's Goliath. (I guess?!) Sadly there's no small/local bookstores in my town so I have to make the hike to this location (which I'm more fond of than their much-closer location in Clifton). You probably know the scoop... lots of books (duh!), lots of toys and (board) games, a vinyl record section (!), a café, and on my most recent visits... super cool down-to-earth workers eager to help without a chip on their shoulder (which I've encountered from time to time at that OTHER location). I'm not trying to pontificate (too much) but I recently saw a study that "reading for pleasure" is down by 40% and collectively our IQ scores are starting to go down (the first time in decades) so you owe it to yourself (and the future of our species!) to get yourself a (good) book and exercise that brain of yours.

    High SocieTea House - Inside

    High SocieTea House

    (148 reviews)

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    My mom and I have been coming to High Societea for many years now and it's one of our favorite…read moreplaces. We always have a great experience-we love the cozy, quaint atmosphere of the tea room. We visited today for the Mother's Day Queen's Tea. I called to make a reservation 2 months in advance since they book up so quickly. In general, reservations are recommended as seating is limited, especially on weekends. When you arrive, you are presented with a prix-fix menu. On non-holidays, you usually have a choice between the soup or the salad of the day. You select your pot of tea from over 60 premium tea flavors. Today, I chose the "Paris" special tea, which had notes of vanilla, caramel, and bergamot. For the Mother's Day Queen's Tea, we had the broccoli and cheddar quiche, a pear, goat cheese, candied walnut, mixed green salad, scones, assorted mini sandwiches, and several mini desserts. Every course was fresh and excellent. The caramel scones are one of the best things I have ever eaten. They are served warm with clotted cream and lemon curd. The caramel is so goey and melts in your mouth. We brought some orange juice and prosecco to have mimosas with our tea. They have glassware in the back that you can request when making your reservation. The service is always top-notch. Holly is the best server! She is super sweet and always hardworking. At the entrance, there is a little gift shop with lots of cute vintage items, tea-themed trinkets, and some of the loose lea tea available in small bags. We love coming here and hope to be back again soon. "Paris" Tea: 5/5 Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche: 5/5 Mixed Green Salad: 5/5 Caramel Scone: 5/5 Lavender White Chocolate Scone: 4/5 Mini Sandwiches: 5/5 Mini Desserts: 5.5

    we did the Bridgerton afternoon tea murder mystery event. The experience and show were hilarious…read moreand so fun! However I've been here for regular afternoon tea before and really enjoyed it. However this time that part was disappointing this time around. The sandwiches and desserts were just okay.

    Flipside II Records - trying to sell and get rid of

    Flipside II Records

    (29 reviews)

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    You'll need the right attitude for Flipside. The variety is immense (5 stars) which is why I'm…read moregoing back. But it feels like a hoarder's basement! The prices seemed high for playable records, I saw nothing under $20. All too many of the covers were badly worn or the records scratched, for these prices I think an album should be pretty outside & unscratched inside. Not everything is overpriced, there's also an enormous section of $1 albums, completely unsorted. The center rack is sorted by artist with sections for rock/pop, jazz and hard rock. But it's tough to get to that rack, all aisles are hopelessly cluttered with boxes of unsorted vinyl, packed so full that you cannot get past other people, stacked so tightly that you cannot reach the racks to flip thru, it's just unpleasant. If you're patient you may indeed find something you'll treasure. I bought a playable, non-collectible pressing of a 1985 rock album for $20, that was about the same as the fleabay price but here it was instant gratification and support of a local business. I was surprised this music business couldn't bother to play interesting tunes on a decent sound system, here it's just staticky radio through cheap speakers, meh.

    Pretty cool store. I came across it by accident and I'm glad I did. It's pretty overwhelming at…read morefirst. Tons of stuff everywhere. Not easy to search through or get around but it's all about the dig. Pretty well organized as far as genre. I knocked a few things off my want list. Prices were pretty reasonable for the most part. I later found out there was a documentary about the store so I watched that and now I'm even more glad I stopped in. Seems like the store isn't doing great at the moment. I would hate to see it close so I will be making this a regular stop. If you're an old school collector, you'll enjoy it.

    Gotham Comics

    Gotham Comics

    (4 reviews)

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    A very cool comic shop with a lot to offer for comic fans…read more With their ever-present Halloween decor and surprisingly organized interiors, Gotham Comics is not your run of the mill comic shop. From new issues to back log, everything has a neat and tidy place, making browsing quick and effortless. They place a variety of mid-level rare comics ranging in price from $15 to $40 near most of the comic shelves, which make for both excellent window shopping and dangerous impulse purchases. They have a nice selection of old and new comics, mostly from DC and Marvel, so Gotham might not be great if you're looking for more obscure or niche comic brands. Similarly, this is a comic shop first, and things like games have a small presence. I also have to mention the staff working at Gotham. The employee was super helpful, going above and beyond in looking for issues that I couldn't immediately find. He made my visit feel extra special. The only downside with this comic shop is that it isn't located closer to my home! Otherwise I'd go there every week!

    Quaint little comic book shop that totally gives off the "local comic shop" vibe from the 90's…read more Take it for what it is, and don't expect it to have everything you're looking for. But if you're looking for mainstream new releases, chances are you'll find them on release day (maybe the week after too). Not too much else to look at, especially collectibles, so your visit will probably be a whole lot shorter than other comic book shops (which is better for your wallet). But if you're in the area and you're in a pinch for that new Batman comic, this is your place. It was a hot day when I visited and they just had a couple floor fans running. Nothing gets me out of a comic book shop faster than sweaty hands on loose/unbagged books. And for parking, expect to circle around a couple times (plan to pay for a meter). But service is super friendly and they take card. And like I said, for what it is/does it's still a 5 star place

    Mike's Feed Farm - Dog

    Mike's Feed Farm

    (16 reviews)

    No animals for sale in this place but any kind of animal food you can think of. Dog food that is…read morejust not available at regular pet stores. Plus all kinds of treats and dog toys that are built to last. I'm a part of a dog food program offered by Mikes and provided by the dog brand, Orijen. I buy 12 bags of dog food and get the 13 free. Orijen is rarely found in basic pet stores and it is costly, so the program helps. They have a lot of dog accessories. Tuffy dog toys of all kinds and levels. I'm at the level 10 because my crazy French bulldog is a beast. Any normal dog toy, only lasts minutes. Every brand of treat you can think of, including some store made ones. Chicken jerky and dried sweet potato with herbs, is my guys favorite. This was my first time checking in to yelp and I received a coupon for one free pet gift. It was the first one the employees have ever seen and they honored it with a bag of treats. Couldn't be happier! Thanks Mike's Feed Farm

    With 4 pets and a yard full of hungry wild birds, we rely on Mike's for quality products and good…read moreprices. They meet or beat the internet vendors with specials, buyers rewards and they throw in young staff members who are only too happy to carry heavy bags to your vehicle. I really appreciate that. They sponsor pet adoptions too. How cool is that? The answer is very cool! The best thing, for us anyway, is the selection of quality pet foods they carry. My wife has made a study of dog foods and found that Orijen was the purest and most healthy for our pets. Mike's carries all of their formulas and their prices have consistently been the best. Great prices. Attentive and customer focused staff members. Regular sales. Buyers rewards program. It's all good. We love patronizing good local businesses and Mike's qualifies on all points. Recommended.

    The Backyard Birding Store - bookstores - Updated October 2026

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