Do I love an independent bookstore? yes, yes I do. This place was amazing and did not disappoint…read more It is loaded floor to ceiling with books and book related items. They seemed to highlight their LGBTQ+ selections- not sure whether it's because its the end of pride or whether that's the norm, but I'm here for it! In addition to a wide-books, they also had lots of gift items- candles, sealing wax, stickers etc. I was truly enamored by the whole vibe. I also hear that they are part of a book crawl which sounds absolutely delightful! Wish I were a Rochester local to participate!

Having completed the Rochester Book Crawl, I can confidently say this is one of the best bookstores…read morein Rochester. They have a great range in book selection, lots of unique bookish merch, and place emphasis on inclusivity. They have mandatory masking on Wednesdays, which I think is a great idea and is a super inclusive way to make book browsing safer. Prices are fair, and the booksellers are helpful and nice. I've had a good time during both of my visits and definitely plan to come back!

Very happy with the service we received at Hammer Girl Anime. Went to get a birthday gift for our…read moreson and we could not find the item. Showed the employee working a picture of the item and he went out of his way to get this for us. He explained some of inventory was in boxes due to returning from a convention, but he would look into it. He sent a picture to the manager who confirmed they had the item and he went into the boxes to grab it for us. He really made a huge difference for us, as this was the only thing our 7 year old wanted for their birthday. The employee was so helpful in answering any questions we had and made our experience pleasant. The selection at the store is great and we enjoyed browsing the variety of products. Will be shopping here again!

I have been frequenting Hammergirl Anime for close to 15+ years. The short and sweet of it is this,…read moreyou won't find more variety, a more knowledgeable staff, and a more comfortable atmosphere than you will here. If we start with merchandise, you can find almost anything you could be looking for. Figures, trading cards, pins, international snacks, stationary, drink water, clothing, plushes, mangas, movies... should I keep going, because I absolutely can! The selection is huge and regularly changing. It can be a bit hard to find older anime/manga merch but as of yesterday I was able to find some Trigun(1997) items which I thought was fun! If you or your children like Pokémon, you're in for a treat!! The staff knows so much about everything!! Each of them are the human Wikipedia of their favorite genres. It's so refreshing to be able to ask if they know something like --- and be directed to something you will love! They are welcoming and warm, if you have questions don't hesitate to ask. You will be helped and educated! The atmosphere is comfortable! You don't have to worry about feeling out of place, this place is welcoming to all. The TV in the front is always playing a different anime which is a cool way to find new anime's to watch! My husband and I started playing in the Pokémon and Final Fantasy card tournaments just recently and everyone is so warm it's wonderful. We instantly felt welcomed. If you like Anime, Manga, international TV/Movies I'd highly suggest going!

This is easily one of the best hobby stores I've been to. They carried several major titles such as…read morePokemon and Magic, as well as an insane selection of board games. The Pokemon card prices are higher than most of the market prices, but everything else, including imported products, were more than reasonable. The store was super clean and had a very welcoming staff and overall atmosphere.

Been coming to Millennium Games for years! I absolutely love their newer location! They have a…read moremassive assortment of games that you can't find anywhere else. Recently I came in to look at their selection of blind boxes and needohs. I was so surprised to see how many they had! My sister got me a Sonny Angel for Christmas from here and I was so excited! I found out through the Sonny Angel app that they are the only listened retailer of Sonny Angels and Smitskis so I will definitely be back again for them in the future! Yet, I do have to say that their Sonny Angels are a bit pricey.

Rick's Recycled Books is the best book store in the city of Rochester. Yes, I know, there's Barnes…read more& Noble in Pittsford, and if you're looking for a Starbucks latte or kid's toys that's a nice place to go too. But if you're looking for an incredible selection of books stacked floor to ceiling. amazing science fiction paperbacks or mysteries, walls of fiction classic or modern, books on history, self-help, the occult, you name it, this has always been my go-to spot. It's wonderful, it's affordable, you can lose yourself for hours there. A real ornament to the city of Rochester. There is one sad thing about it, however. Recently Rick, the founder and owner, passed away from pancreatic cancer. His son Richard has taken it over, but Richard also is facing spinal surgery and will have to close the shop for at least two months if he can't find a replacement to watch the bookstore while he's recovering, or cover the bills. A friend of the shop created a Gofundme page for Richard and Rick's Recycled Books at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-medical-bills-and-money-to-keep-my-store The loss of the bookstore would leave a vast, vast hole in the intellectual life of this city, and any reader of this review who can help, should. If only to celebrate the memory of Rick Senior himself, a great guy, and the creator of the best bookstore this town has.

Great place ! Books , Books and more books ! Everything you can imagine . Definitely needs lots of…read moretime to browse. Great value , and Rick is great . I live in Buffalo and i will take a trip there again .

I love the space and the location. Great selection of books. The owner is very sweet and ready with…read moresome good book conversation and recommendations.

So cute! And awesome…read more More vibrancy on Monroe Ave is just what we need. Especially to have a place that is community-minded. This Black and queer owned bookstore with an open pantry in the back will bring so many people together! Already the events being planned and the books being sold are impactful. And what an amazing opening day they had! The pantry was full and the book shelves were empty by 4 PM! What could be better? Can't wait to see how they grow.

Cute little niche shop on Main Street! Full of Funko Pops. Also had comics, stickers and pins, and…read moreother collectibles and toys. The owner was super friendly and knowledgeable, telling us about sales and deals, and talking about the items as we looked around. Gave my daughter a sticker on the way out, which made her day. Will definitely be going back again!

Perhaps the coolest bookstore in Roc, just based on book selection alone…read more There is a great selection of rare books that is fun just to browse, but if you're looking for something, I'm sure the bookseller could help you find it. They also have a nice selection of used books and large selection of new books. The book deals (of the BOGO variety) inspired me to buy a number of books. The bookseller was very kind as I was trying to figure out which books to buy. This was a great stop on the Rochester Book Crawl and I'm glad to have been introduced to this bookstore! I'm sure I'll return if I'm looking to buy more books.

Sometimes you're driving by and you spot a bookstore and you have to flip a U-turn! Be careful, of…read morecourse, but this used book shop is definitely worth a perusal. Nice staff, good selection of interesting books.

There new location is really nice and they truly have a huge selection of really unique items. My…read morewife loves shopping there. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Great place to go and shop. Helps me with the world and coping with it. Friendly staffread more