Terrific Polish bookstore I found while walking around Manhattan Ave recently. As I have family…read moremembers who are Polish this is a nifty store to pick up some gifts. Not just a bookstore but they carry a variety of merchandise - magazines, ceramics, shirts, magnets, cultural items, souvenir pieces and trinkets, etc, all Polish based. Really nice selection overall and a lot to choose from.

Lovely bookstore with a solid selection of Polish books and cultural items, plus warm, helpful…read moreservice.

I stopped by Archestratus this past Sunday after wanting to check it out for a while. I had no idea…read morethat it was closing on 4/26 after being open in Greenpoint for 10 years. Most of their merchandise is heavily discounted in preparation for their closing, but they had very little left when I visited this past weekend. It's too bad they're closing, because they definitely were a unique concept store (books and food). Run by the next few weeks if you want to go through their remaining merchandise!

Haven't been here since they remodeled but they're the same cozy, amazing bookstore/gift shop for…read morefoodies or the foodies in your life. You are bound to find something cool or quickly create a theme of gifts. There's a cooler with some drinks that you can enjoy at the table by the entrance. They also put on cool events, so be sure to check out their website or socials.

I popped by WORD when I was exploring Greenpoint last weekend. It's a smallish bookstore but one…read morewith a pretty good selection/inventory considering its size (there is a downstairs, don't miss that when you stop by). I wouldn't say it's the friendliest shop, but I picked up a book for my next read. I didn't even have to walk very far into the shop before I found something I wanted to take home!

Amazing cute bookstore with a ton of great book selections across many genres! The staff is super…read morefriendly and the books are well organized. I came here with a friend a few months ago and was pleasantly surprised to find a store with so many books and board games.

Was here today. The basement is no longer accessible and the back part of the upstairs was…read moresectioned off.

If you have a lot of patience, and no aversion to dirt, then you must visit The Thing. Lovers of…read morevinyl records will like this place the most. There are thousand and thousands of vinyl records in the basement of The Thing, and they are all $2. I recommend vinyl gloves and a mask when visiting, and not because of Covid. The store is not very clean, and you may not want to breathe the toxic dust in their basement. On my most recent trip I found a Gino Vanelli LP, a Manhattan Transfer LP, and a Mariah Carey cd that were all factory sealed. I hope that I will be this lucky the next time that I visit.

Fan of physical media? Then this place is a must visit…read more Cassettes, CDs, Vinyl records, VHS, DVDs, comics, toys, Funko POPs, sports cards & other collectibles. Priced reasonably. I've been here multiple times before (it's been awhile since our last visit, unfortunately) I need to make an effort to come back a little bit more often. (We somewhat lucked out on parking, but it took a while to find a spot) Only had a quick interaction with the lady at the counter & she was nice. Two thumbs up!

Me and my husband are in Brooklyn visiting from Buffalo. We went to PopFuzz because we read decent…read morereviews. The woman working today 3/14/26 didn't greet us, did not speak to us and was no help at all, she was watching videos on her tablet. We were looking for Funkos to add to our collection. Their set up is not very organized. I would not recommend this place at all

I truly feel you can pick up any book from their "New & Noteworthy" tables and be happy with your…read morechoice. The beauty of McNally Jackson is they do a splendid job curating their selections; there are tables throughout the store with thoughtful staff recommendations. If you haven't had time to read reviews or catch up on new releases then don't worry: you can simply browse these tables and walk away with something you'll enjoy - this goes for literary magazines too. Beyond their selection, their beautiful light wood bookcases make for a calming browsing experience. The staff is also highly knowledgable and friendly - I have enjoyed many book conversations with them here throughout the years.

McNaclly Jackson has an amazing selection. With literature from Japan, the Middle East, Spain,…read moreEngland, and America, one would find themselves fully satiated when shopping here. Extremely tidy, and incredibly quiet and easy.

This place is not giant, but the collection of records and CDs for sale is amazing! All of the…read morevinyl is brand new and the owner has done an excellent job of curating what he sells. He has all of the classics, of course, but he has 10-12 different Nick Cave albums on sale, every (major) vinyl released by Sufjan Stevens, by CAAMP, and many others. My mind was blown to be honest given the size of the storefront!

This place is a SCAM, they sell fake vinyl and have an issue when you try to return. Won't give you…read morea full refund either and would charge you extra on your card if you don't pay attention. Cashier guy had a fake excuse to not give me a full return even though I bought it 20 minutes ago. Was so rude and hostile had to argue for my return after he sold me a FAKE VINYL. DONT SHOP HERE!!!

I stopped in Quimby's the other day and was so very delighted! I love a quirky this shop is. They…read morehave a great selection of books. But, they also have other little unique things as well. I was so happy to find a cute old school flip book to gift my nephew. The guy working was very cool and nice! And honestly, the shop has great pricing all around. It's definitely worth a trip for a gift for you or someone you care about!

What a fun, witchy, weird little find!…read more Quimby's located on Metropolitan Avenue near the new hotspot of Williamsburg, is a very cool stop! Tons of zines on every subject imaginable (composting, gardening, witchcraft, gay/queer subjects, politics, and more). Little booklets, funky cards and books. I picked up several cheeky cards I can't wait to send to friends. They also have records, crystals/stones, tchotchkes, small decor items. I think they also do tarot in the back. And they have a cute shop cat! The store decor is a lot of fun, with mirrors, political posters, a large ram that plays on the ventilation system. There is a lot here you won't find anywhere else.

Super cute bookstore! Great ambiance, very quaint, has some instruments in the back and a tiny bar…read morethat looks really cool. I would love to go back.

Gorgeous space. But it's cold in there. Literally cold. And metaphorically cold. The owner is a…read morecharmless, unhappy woman who comes across as though she'd rather be anywhere else but there. She's giving off such unpleasant vibes that no matter how much you love the space you just feel like shit and sorry for disturbing her. This could be such an amazing bookshop if it were owned and run by a warm, people's person. Nobody needs such chilly dark energy. If I were this hipster lady I'd sell the shop immediately and give it the chance it deserves to thrive. Until then, there are much more satisfying bookshops to visit.

The best of the best . Insightful, great selection of music, and good service…read more Record Grouch despite the name, consistently goes above and beyond.

Record Grouch is a reputable record shop in Greenpoint. I follow them on Twitter and am rewarded…read morewith regular updates about new acquisitions, restocks, rare finds, and other interesting tidbits. The store itself is on Manhattan Ave and easily accessible from the G. The selection is large enough to feature categories such as Japanese heavy psych-rock and hard bop jazz classics. They've got even more in storage: check their Discogs listings for a comprehensive overview. I've purchased several records from Grouch including a signed Bush Tetras 12" and a copy of Dew + Fumio Nunoya's 1971 live recording. Great condition and fair prices. I would recommend this shop to crusty old vinyl fiends and fresh young wax spinners alike.