I came to comic quest after visiting nuclear comics, and this is the store that I will be…read morefrequenting from now on! The people behind the counter were incredibly helpful in helping me find the series I was looking for. I'm new to comic collecting, and they had the patience to explain to me some of the basics. While I was there I took a look around the store, and they have a good selection of everything. There's a lot of RPG stuff and miniatures, on top of comics. It seemed like they had a sale section with a generous discount as well, although I didn't buy anything from it. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and the price I paid for it.

I was amazed I have just found this spot and I was happy I did. I got a friend who loves this as…read moremuch as I love comics. I got a good service when I had questions and was able to find what I wanted. The place got good amount of everything for a person who just started or just wants to explore the art work of comics this place got it all. The value is more on the person. I say it all has it value in the eye of the beholder!

There was one man in the store and he was insanely helpful. I went in with my friend who loves…read morecomic books and he and the staff member started talking about the different issues and volumes and well as the Absolute series and what they carried. The clerk was very knowledgeable about his comics as well as what the store had to offer. There were also a bunch of boxes in the back with great deals! This place is a hidden gem and I think everyone who loves comics and things alike should stop by!

It is a comic book store. A rare breed of retail thrice over. For one they deal in books, a dying…read moremedium, and then it is niche books, and finally not owned by a giant corporation which let's be frank, you need to be to survive in this world at times. So..... run on sentence out of the way now, Nuclear comics is pretty awesome in case you were still wondering. It is definitely more comics focused, eschewing a hybrid approach of gaming, comics and all things geek under one retail roof. They have a great collection. You walk in and it's shelves stacked! The staff member there was awesome. We chatted a bit, he made some recs, was awesome to my kids (teens) and just generally the kind of person you want at any establishment. A very easy 5 stars from me :)

On our latest visit to the Irvine Spectrum, my girlfriend and I explored Rocket Fizz mainly for…read moretheir selection of Jelly Belly candy and Salt Water Taffy. While their selection of JB's are limited to prepackaged flavors and combos, we found a few new ones that we hadn't yet tried. Their selection of bottle soda is great and I picked out a bottle of Ventnor's Ginger Soda. I look forward to revisiting the taste of it from my childhood soon. Due to their prices, this place is a special treat as well as an entertainment expense in finding lost treasures from your youth.

They do have your hearts content of candy. I saw some of the candy priced for less at nearby stores…read more. It would be nice if the pricing was comparable to what you could find elsewhere. What you're paying for is the convenience of not having to hunt down these treasures. I saw things like candied black ants and other insects for sale , candy cigarettes, a soda case . I didn't see the price on the sodas so I asked a store associate and I was told that most of them are around $4.50 a bottle.

Shoutout to Justine and Christian for above and beyond customer service and also for just being…read moregenuinely friendly and welcoming. I picked up an online order in store and proceeded to browse the Funko Pop shelves. I found a Marvel Rivals Peni Parker and Justine kindly brought over a ladder to bring it down from the top shelf. She also recalled seeing a Psylocke previously too. She confirmed they had one in stock and she literally went through each shelf until she found it for me. No one has ever helped me look that throughly for a Funko Pop before. I was and am completely impressed and grateful. Thank you Justine! Christian was awesome at checkout. He helped me redeem a 25% coupon and informed me of future sales and coupons as well. Overall very impressed and happy with this experience. Left the store with a smile on my face. Thank you Justine and Christian! Keep up the amazing work and customer service! Visited 05/06/26. Approximately 8:00pm.

BoxLunch is a fun store with a lot of branded items, like Sanrio, Disney, Squid Game, and more. It…read morereminds me a little of Hot Topic, but less grunge and more Disney/happy vibes. I used to really like this location, but when I went in today, things were a bit chaotic. I saw things on the floor, falling off the shelves, etc. It could have just been an extra busy day, but I would have thought for a smaller store, it would be a bit more organized. Also, maybe it's again due to the merchandising, but this location felt a little overwhelming to me. It's a smaller store and it was packed with merchandise...maybe too much. It wasn't very visually appealing to me. I do however love all the Loungefly bags..they have a great selection. Also, they always are having sales throughout the store for clothing and accessories. It's a great place to find gifts!

**4-Star Yelp Review**…read more **Great Two-Story Barnes & Noble at Irvine Spectrum - With a Couple of Hiccups** I really enjoy this Barnes & Noble location at the Irvine Spectrum Center. It's one of the nicer bookstores in Orange County with a spacious, bright layout spread across **two full floors** and an impressive selection of books. From bestsellers and new releases to sci-fi, cookbooks, kids' sections, and more -- everything is well-organized and a pleasure to browse. Upstairs is still my favorite spot: grab a good coffee and a pastry from the café, then settle in with a book. The relaxed vibe makes it easy to unwind and read for a while. And the location can't be beat -- stepping outside into the lively Irvine Spectrum Center with its fountains, palm trees, shopping, and endless food options turns any visit into a fun outing. That said, during my recent visit the escalator wasn't working, so I had to take the stairs while carrying books and drinks, which was a bit inconvenient on a two-story store. The bathrooms were also out of service, which was disappointing. These maintenance issues knocked it down a notch for me. Overall, it's still a solid bookstore with a great atmosphere and unbeatable surroundings. Clean, well-stocked, and friendly staff make it worth visiting, just hope they get the escalator and restrooms fixed soon! **Visited: May 2026** **Would I return?** Yes, but I'd check the facilities first next time.

I haven't been to a B&N store in a while, but I used to frequent these all the time. This was a…read morehuge B&N, which was really exciting, especially because it was well-organized. However, it was really hard to get any help. Staff are hard to find and clearly disinterested in helping customers for anything. My guy and I ended up getting some games from here cuz we really liked their assortment. But, wow! They were insanely pricey! Prices seem to have skyrocketed for most of the stuff they sell. I couldn't believe the prices for the fandom specific goodies (i.e. $50 for a small cookbook) and I was not inclined, at all, to get anything like that from here. I understand why people look for digital books instead of physical books. Can't beat the wonderful smell of books tho!

This was an event that happened on May 20th, it was a free entry, started 11AM until 2PM for comic…read morebook fans and artists at the Heritage library. Not much to complain about since it's free, but it was poorly promoted. Even a simple social media account would have helped spread the word to comic fans, hopefully they do it again next year.

The store has changed many locations but one thing has been consistent, rudeness…read more I try my best to sympathize for any retail person but when listening to the workers there openly and loudly talk trash about a person on the phone and then about a previous customer, it becomes hard to feel anything but offended. Having to wait for their help because they are mid-bashing customers is an awkward feeling - but they manage to deliver on that. Asking for their help on anything makes me feel I owe them something or am completely creating a nuisance for them. The best way to sum up shopping at Game Chest is shopping for fun games but judged by mean bullies. The two individuals working Saturday were miserable. FWIW, in the past, there was a very nice gentlemen who was helpful and pleasant but that was at the spectrum center. You could tell he enjoyed games and speaking about it. And for those who want to say, "you don't have to go if you don't want" - I know and I won't.

I was in the area and while walking around the shopping strip I found this awesome toy store…read more With tons of options for puzzles, board games, pretend play, party games & more. If you're looking for the perfect toy or item for any one of any age. You need to stop in here. It's got the most interesting options that are sometimes hard to find. You can find lots of learning toys that are fun to play. And there were lots of people competing with Dungeon & Dragons inside the store. They have a special section for gamers to compete. Check it out!

We love Daiso! I was so thrilled when they opened one in Flushing, NY. Sadly that is gone. So one…read moreof our must dos when we are out west is to go to Daiso. We found this Daiso and stopped in. We were there for 15 minutes when we realized we needed more time to shop because it is the largest we have seen in the States. They even carry items from their sister store Threeppy which I visited in Tokyo. We returned the next day and roamed the store to our hearts content. Such a wonderful selection of items, things you think you didn't need or wat. We picked up several items which would definitely cost more elsewhere. The base price for Daiso items is $2.25 unless otherwise marked and according to the conversion table so prices do range. Shelves are well stocked. It is located in a shopping center so there is plenty of parking. Service is friendly and efficient. All purchases are final sale so no refunds. Happy shopping!

Super cute store ! Could have browsed a lot longer , amazing selection! Bought some cute items for…read moremy nephews.

I had such a great experience at the Nordstrom in Irvine, specifically in the makeup department…read morewith Lyana R. She really is an "In Store Beauty Expert", I had an appointment with her for 3:00 PM on Saturday, and Lyana was ready and waiting for me right on time, which I really appreciated. I believe she's the manger of Westman Atelier and if she's not she should be . From the start, she was incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. What stood out the most was her honesty--she didn't try to push products I didn't need and gave thoughtful recommendations on what was worth purchasing now versus what could wait. That kind of transparency is rare and made the whole experience feel trustworthy and relaxed. She did an amazing job on my makeup. My 13 year old daughter even loved it. The final look was exactly what I wanted--very natural but still polished and beautiful. It enhanced my features without feeling heavy or overdone. Overall, Lyana was a pleasure to work with. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a personalized and honest makeup experience, and I will definitely be booking with her again next time I'm at Nordstrom Irvine.

Still no change. Went in for a return, headed upstairs to the customer service counter and was once…read moreagain greeted with the familiar "we do returns downstairs too" brush-off. Same energy, different day. At this point it's clear this is a systemic issue, not a one-off. If the second floor counter is exclusively for order pickup, put up a sign. If it's general customer service, train the staff to act like it. Other Nordstrom locations don't pull this -- the inconsistency and attitude are unique to this store. Nordstrom corporate responded to my last review saying they'd "share it with the proper team members." Clearly that didn't accomplish much.

I feel compelled to share the worst experience I have ever had in any store -- and heartbreakingly,…read moreit happened in a place I thought would be compassionate and respectful. A few months ago, after my husband and I tragically lost our son, he purchased a gold Saint Michael necklace for me from this store as a memorial gift. We also bought one for my father-in-law. Both necklaces tarnished, turning our skin green, even though we were reassured at the time of purchase that they would not. Because of the meaning behind this gift, I wanted to do the right thing and bring it back to see if the store could help. When I explained the situation calmly and respectfully, the blonde woman working there immediately became irritated. She told me she could only exchange for another one, or I pay more money to upgrade the chain -- one that was gold-filled instead of plated. I explained that we had already spent so much and could not afford to spend more, especially since we had been given incorrect information when we purchased it. I asked if a manager or owner might reconsider, given the situation. Instead of showing even the slightest compassion, she escalated. I called my husband- as he was the one that purchased it. She took the phone and he explained to her that when he was buying the necklace, someone told him it would not tarnish. They exchanged a sentence or two, she again immediately became even more agitated and rude and put my phone down saying she would not speak to him. Her tone became harsh, then aggressive. She began raising her voice, repeatedly cutting me off, and flatly telling me "that's the policy, we don't do refunds" with no willingness to even hear me out further. I tried to explain again that I wasn't asking for special treatment, only fairness, since we were misled. At that point, she started yelling at me, telling me she had already explained herself, and shockingly -- she threatened to call the police on me and kicked me out of the store. It was awful, odd, and honestly just the most bizarre experience I've ever had. Never in my life have I been treated with such hostility, especially when I remained calm, polite, and respectful the entire time. I even told her that I was pregnant again and that this situation was incredibly stressful for me, and she could not have cared less. Instead, she was threatening, dismissive, and completely devoid of compassion. For a store that sells religious items, this kind of treatment is appalling. This necklace was not just jewelry to me -- it was a memorial to my son. To be treated so coldly and aggressively while trying to resolve something so important was deeply painful and unforgettable in the worst way. I just bawled when I left - shocked and just honestly dumbfounded. This was the most unprofessional and cruel customer service experience I have ever encountered, and I would never recommend this store to anyone. I am only giving one star as leaving no stars is not even an option.

My daughter miscarried a couple of months ago. Her husband went to this store and bought two medals…read morein honor of this lost child. The medals were gold filled. The chains were not. He asked if they would turn color. He was told they would not. They do not live in this area, but were here for an appt when they found out they had lost the baby. My daughter was back today and tried to return this and just called me in tears. She was just trying to exchange or return this. The gal that claimed to be the manager said they did not do returns. So my daughter called her husband and asked what they would like to do. The claimed manager became very rude. My son-in-law wanted to speak to to understand the exchange as he was told this would not happen. The manager became even more rude. Put the phone down and told my daughter she had explained her options twice. My daughter asked why she was being so rude why she was treating her that way. Then my daughter, said ok, she would just exchange it. Then the manager said she couldn't exchange it. She could just leave the store and threatened to call the police. My daughter explained she was pregnant again. The reason she came in the store originally was because of a bad experience and now she was pregnant and enduring a horrible experience at a religious store?? I will never shop at the store again. I will share with my church and my community to never shop at this store. Doesn't matter what your store policies are. The treatment of people speaks volumes. How they're associated with Christian faith I will never be convinced. Shame on you