What do you mean there's a cute outdoor café with delicious (and affordable) drinks and food as part of a video rental store?? Amazing concept. Amazing people. Service was so so friendly. The space is lovely and welcoming. There are board games and a high chair for your little one. You don't feel rushed at all. You see a variety of different people. I loved my banana bread iced latte and turkey grilled cheese on sourdough. On a Thursday around noon, there were a couple tables occupied, so not full by any means, which was surprising given the perfect weather. This is the epitome of a gem and a place Charlotte needs to love, support, and keep around. read more

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Cafe review- This place is so cute and tucked away!!! They had good quality coffee beans and some selection of homemade syrups (which is something that is a must for a good cafe imo!) I would def check out this tucked away gem on east side. The staff was also very accommodating and kind. Goods are reasonably priced:) read more

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Amazing selection and friendly staff! We were visiting from out of town, so we couldn't rent anything, but this is a great spot to visit if you're a film lover. Well organized, there are sections for local films, tons of horror, even videos and laser disks! As an out-of-towner who is nostalgic for the VisArt Video back in Durham, this was a great place to run through before hitting up the used book store in the same plaza. read more

If you are a fan of superheroes and fun places to hang out, this place is it! This place is a nonprofit organization celebrating film education and filmmakers with a passion for the power of movies and a museum with a selection thousands of titles. It even has a coffee shop. Nice! Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and the prices are accessible. VisArt is conveniently located in a shopping plaza with plenty of free parking. I stopped by jist to check it out, and immediately fell in love with it and got a cip of coffee and an awesome Spider-Man t-shirt. 100% recommended and can't wait to come back! read more

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Remember that Friday night feeling in the 90s when you looked forward to a trip to blockbuster to pick out the best movies to have movie night with the family? Yea this is exactly the feeling you get walking in here. Brings back all those memories when life just seemed easier and simpler. The nostalgia is amazing. They have a lil mini theater in the back that they host various events. I came on a Saturday morning for a showing of Shrek. I've seen it plenty times on tv, but seeing on a big screen felt so good. They have a lil cafe right next door where can go get a coffee, soda, tea, snacks and pastries and other goodies to take back inside to watch a movie. Or you can sit on the patio when the weather is good and enjoy your items. I can't rate this place high enough, so glad we it in Charlotte. Can make for a great date night, solo adventure or families since they offer various events for all age groups. Believe me I will be going back again and again. read more

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I've been shopping at VisArt Video for 14 years since 2011, And I know it's the only video store that's survived in the Charlotte area, Since Blockbuster Video & Hollywood Video been gone for so many years now, I love shopping at VisArt Video for VHS tapes & of course, DVD movies, So to my next 14 years at VisArt Video. read more

When you walk into VisArt, you feel like you're stepping back in time (mid 90s vibes for sure). When I visited over the weekend, they had a Harry Potter movie playing on an old TV by the register :) I was on the hunt for one of those "East Side Pride" tshirts with the old Eastland Mall sun logo on the front, and they had plenty available in different sizes. Also grabbed a Topo Chico out of their soda cooler, which was next to a stack of candy bars for sale and was a very nice touch! I don't have a DVD or VHS player anymore and am not a gamer myself, but if you are, you absolutely have to check this place out - their selection cannot be beat!!! read more

Visart is a really cool place with a lot of cool movies to rent. But the guy who is literally always working there and almost 8/10 times wearing the KENough hoodie is kind of a dick. The other workers are pretty cool tho, idk if it's just his personality or something. Lol read more

It's a very nice video store, while also do bookings at a very affordable rate. I think they said their back room movie theatre can hold like 180 if you wanted to rent it for something else other than movies. I like how you can just show up and even chill out with your friends. All the employees are very chill and welcoming. They have a bigger movie selection than even Netflix their honestly amazing. -Keke the photographer read more

BEST VIDEO PLACE IN AMERICA!!! The service here is friendly and the staff is so knowledgable. I love the selection especially if you are looking for Criterion, foreign and documentaries. I love that I can find movies on VHS!!!! PLEASE COME HERE! read more

My entire life I've been a junkie for movies that are so bad they're epic! (think The Room, The Undertaker and His Pals, Urban Sasquatch). Last week I found out that Visart was showing Road to Revenge aka GETEVEN, which has been on my to-watch list for over two years now. There was no way I was missing this. Before the movie started, I had a chance to browse their selection and it's a film junkie's garden of Eden! This place has everything you can possibly want. From your regular stuff to insanely obscure and hard to find gems that must be watched! We eventually made our way back to the cave, which is a small room in the back set up like a little movie theater, and were greeted very warmly by a couple of the staff who offered drinks and popcorn for a small donation to help them continue showing movies. I gladly offered to help. For the movie, It was a small crowd in a small room with a decent projector. The atmosphere lends itself flawlessly for the movie we were about to indulge. The film was introduced by a very knowledgeable guy who knows much about the movie and its stars. Then the movie rolled and we all laughed hysterically for nearly two hours. A local artists creates unique art based on each film they show and it's auctioned off at the end as well as some prints for sale. This was a great experience, and one I plan to continue to attend. read more

Such a hidden gem! Everyone was so friendly and helpful, and there is such a large collection of movies to rent (and buy). We wish we lived a little closer so we could utilize their membership but it's still fun to come here and explore. They sell really cool posters and shirts, and they even have a mini movie theater in the back where you can have parties! I asked the person running the register about the membership, and it's actually very reasonable priced for 3 or 5 day rentals. I told them we lived far away, and they were willing to extend dates or whatever I needed. Very kind people. Will definitely come back when I'm looking for a unique gift for my cinephile husband. read more

One of the true gems of Charlotte. This place is absolutely everything a movie-lover could want. Beyond just being one of the last movie rental stores anywhere in the state, it's a great spot for collectibles/memorabilia, too. It's also got a neat little theater (with concessions) tucked away in the back that's often showing something cool, making it a fun place to hang out. Highly recommended. read more

Fantastic video store with an excellent selection. I've always received top notch service and they've made me feel like family every time. VisArt is a local treasure for the community and city. You can get just about anything there and very reasonably priced. read more

I wanted some unusual holiday gifts. Bought film posters and some DVDs. Cool and affordable.

This video store is awesome. 1 million times better than any Blockbuster. The staff is friendly and they have a ton of selections in every genre! Takes me back to my childhood read more