“I was very excited to find a TCG and Sports Card shop in Milpitas. They are located on Main Street right across from the Sandwich Shop. The gentlemen that own and run the store are inviting and are great to work with. The store carries multiple popular TCG and sports cards. This includes Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, and all major sports. They carry both singles, slabs and sealed product which makes it a very good location as a one stop shop. I mostly purchase Pokemon cards, so i will only comment on these. Their prices are in line with market pricing. This goes for sealed, slabs and singles. They do carry vintage, mid era and modern cards singles, which it caters to a larger group. For sealed product, they usually have the current sets available and occasionally have some products of older sets. ETBs, Booster boxes, and the various tins/collection boxes are readily available. They recently started to carry Japanese booster boxes, which has been great for myself. Overall this is store provides a great value, as a one stop card shop. They carry something for everyone. Employees are great and will work with you. I never felt out of place as someone new walking into the store, which i feel is the biggest compliments a hobby store can have. I would recommend to anyone, whether you are already deep into the hobby or someone completely new.”
“AMAZING CARD SHOP. Bought a card online and they shipped it overnight and it couldnt have been more securely packaged. Called them to thank them and immediately bought more cards from them because of their customer service. We need more card shops like this in the hobby. Thank you!”
“I will come here from now until forever for all of my dance shoe needs. They were so helpful in choosing the correct fit for me, as I am not in close proximity to the store. Their shipping was very fast, and they even called me on the phone before shipment to make sure that I was ordering what would work best for me. (as this was my second order and the first one i didnt know what i was doing and totally guessed on sizing and fit). again, thank you so much for your help and knowledge! i can now dance confidently in my Flavias and Stephanies! looking forward to trying some more styles in the future.”
“Some Michaels craft stores are kind of a depressing wasteland that look like they were abandoned years ago, but this location is quite nice. Shelves are well stocked, the store is clean, and the selection is impressive. It is still kinda impossible to find an employee if you have a question, though.
I was in to grab some fake flowers for a bouquet, and they had everything I could have wanted.”
11AM - 5:30PM
615 N 6th St, San Jose
Hobby Shops
“Small arts and crafts store in Japan Town. Limited off street parking in front of the store. I was able to find a push pin and a ikebana container. Store keeper was very friendly and helped me locate the items. They sell other items such as bowls, tea sets, chopsticks. Would definitely return to this store.”
“The wife and I took the time to travel most of California to see the RC tracks up and down the state after Christmas. This facility and staff are a great stop for anyone with interest in the sport of rc. They'll take the time to teach you all the moving pieces of the car so you can set it up for your driving style. We really liked their rookie Tuesday educational course, it's a great way to familiarize yourself with rc equipment and put yourself in a situation similar to a real race without the pressure. We had a great time and would definitely stop back if we were in the area. Highly recommend anyone stop by and learn a thing or two. The staff are super friendly and helpful.”
“The coolest toy store I've ever been to. Day dreamed of the store growing up, and now I get to spoil the kids in our family whenever I can. The staff has ALWAYS been kind, and I never had a problem finding the perfect gift. Highly recommended if you're in the area.”
“I came back after 5ish years looking for a Warhammer 40k community.. The guys at the shop were very helpful and explained a lot of what they do and provide for players and hobbyist, and it is a safe clean place to enjoy our expensive hobby. I'm gonna change my review back to a 5 star for this reason.”
“Came in to sell Yugioh cards. They were extremely friendly, helpful, and fair. They seemed pretty busy, but were able to get through everything in a reasonable amount of time! I called many other stores whose websites say they buy Yugioh cards, but they (rather rudely) told me they do not buy them any more, so I was very happy to find CardArt! Highly recommend.”
9AM - 9PM
1444 Kooser Rd, San Jose
Hobby Shops
“I always have a great experience shopping at this Michaels location. The store is consistently clean, well-organized, and packed with everything I need for my projects :)”
“As usual, the staff were friendly and helpful. But this store’s 60% clearance shelf is completely empty. And the store is not as neat as I would expect, making the shopping experience less enjoyable.”
Open 24 hours
120 E Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale
Hobby Shops
“Please note the business has moved but they are still in business! Mrs. Bayazit is a sweetheart and I felt very welcome and she took great care of me! There is a huge selection of flags! I was looking for a Iran flag and I was pleasantly surprised not only did she have it but she had it in many sizes! She also let me know she can do custom flags as well! Support your local business especially this gem! I will be back!”
“I was impressed with my visit here for custom plexiglass sheets! I showed up shortly before closing with a shelf that I wanted to recreate in acrylic. The staff measured precisely, gave me my quote, and to my pleasant surprise, cut my project immediately. I walked out 5 mins later with new shelves for my fridge. The price was very reasonable and I would definitely return if I have a similar project.”
“Super glad to say that Kandy is my go to spot for all my kpop necessities and cute things. The staff here is great and super friendly! Accidentally came here when they were closed (sorry!), but a staff member let my friends and I in anyway. :) Kandy recently opened up more space and I’m eager to see how much they grow with all their new events and more!”
9:30AM - 5:30PM
566 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale
Hobby Shops
“Checked out the shop for TCG product (MTG). Small supply but not crazy prices. Overall really good source for sleeves, toplpaders, binder pages etc, great pricing on those. Super friendly staff, was able to get guidance on what sleeves I should buy.”
“I went for fabric and sewing notions, but left empty handed. They really don't have much, one aisle of fabric and maybe a quarter of a wall of sewing supplies. Unclear if they need to restock or if they are moving to not carry any more.”
“My husband and I came by with a bunch of old coins that we found in my late grandmother’s closet, and saw that it’s appointment only. Despite that, Vince came to the door to ask us what brought us by and invited us in. He looked at our collection and gave us some great insight and advice. Though our collection really wasn’t worth anything, we were grateful to Vince for being generous with his time learned a lot and had a nice time chatting him. We would definitely recommend!”
“Phenomenal little shop. The owner and employees were so kind and even shot the shit with me about Kamen Rider (Decade 21 complete is still hilarious!). His prices were very reasonable for the stock he had as well. Even had some Kamen Rider merchandise including a CSM Gaim belt. Absolutely will be coming back and you should go give these guys some love too!”
“Robert from the framing department was absolutely wonderful. He was incredibly helpful, kind, and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to understand what we needed, offered great suggestions, and made everything feel easy and stress-free. His positive attitude and genuine care made a big difference. Thank you, Robert, for such a great experience!”
“Sheldon’s Hobbies is hands down one of the best hobby shops around. The staff is super knowledgeable and actually takes the time to help you find exactly what you need, whether you’re just getting started or deep into the RC world. Their selection is solid—cars, planes, boats, parts, and upgrades—and they always seem to have new inventory coming in.
What really stands out is the atmosphere. It’s not just a store, it feels like a community. The drift setup is awesome, and it’s a great place to hang out, learn, and meet other hobbyists. They’re always willing to answer questions, help troubleshoot, or point you in the right direction without making you feel rushed.
Fair prices, great service, and a fun environment—you can tell they actually care about the hobby and their customers. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re anywhere nearby.”
“When we went there we got what we expect from a Michael's: variety, cleanliness, ample room, well lit, friendly welcoming atmosphere. A plus was all the discount deals they had.”
“I came here to purchase balloons for a birthday. Heather had great customer service. Despite the rush of customers at the time of my visit, she was calm, cheerful, and very helpful in preparing the balloon bouquet. She even wished my Dad a happy birthday. Thank you, Heather. I would definitely return for more celebration balloons.”
“It was a frame job!
Really, I was there to get something framed. Katie did a great job of helping me and explaining the options. She's clearly experienced and knowledgeable.”
9:30AM - 5PM
3220 Stevens Creek Blvd D, San Jose
Hobby Shops
“I was looking for NFL cards on my son's behalf while travelling, so I was absolutely delighted with the outcome from visiting back in August. Stevens Creek were holding onto some stock for me after another store had phone around, and additionally were very friendly and made it a great experience for me. My son was ecstatic with the present so it was a fantastic outcome.”
“My late father was a local at this train store for over 3 decades. Everytime I come in I am met with a feeling of emotions from my father and interest in trains in general. I would recommend the drive to this local store, since it's a hidden gem.”
10:30AM - 4:30PM
1590 Berryessa Rd Suite A, San Jose
Hobby Shops
“Once I was able to find them (just inside Berryessa flea market), it was a great experience! They paid 75% of spot price, which was WAY MORE than other places I checked with in San Jose and San Francisco. I sold them a sterling silver flatware set for over TWICE what I was offered locally and online.
Fair and willing to negotiate. They pay by cash or Zelle, which is convenient. I also sold them some old gold jewelry I stopped wearing decades ago. They gave me a list of what they could pay for each item so I got to choose to keep the items that were worth more in memories than dollars. Quick and easy!
If you go when the flea market is closed, enjoy free entry and parking. 👍🏾”
“The best coin shop around. Tons of quality coins. Excellent selection. The guy who runs the place is super knowledgeable and helpful. If you don't see what you're looking for ask because they may have it, it might just be out of sight. Good fair prices.”
“This is a great addition to the stores at Valley Fair Mall. I have a 9 year old and I myself a 9 year old trapped in a 40yo body. Stores like this really help break things up among all the boring clothes, jewelry and shoes. It helps fill the void of stores like KB Toy stores from the 80s/90s.I would say most of their toys lean more towards Japanese Anime such as Naruto, Dragonball, Transformers etc.Pricing is fair. You can probably get it online for $, but you'd have to wait and can not guarantee authenticity. Because of online competition, they have all sales as final.The service and people working here were very friendly and you can tell were happy to work in the store and help customers.”
“Absolutely amazing! Nate was very kind, attentive and helpful. He broke down to myself and kids on getting started and how we many ways we can go on about Pokemon trading cards. We will be returning here more often to get our trading cards. We appreciate you Nate!”