“Best Anime in California. I love all the Japanese Animations.
Friendly staffs! I appreciate all staffs patience and empathy while my family toys hunted. I will definitely be back for the great customer services and their extensive best Anime collections!”
“Highly recommended art supply shop for students and professionals. We purchased some materials, which were very hard to find in most other shops, for a school model house project. The staffs are super nice and helpful. A real time saver! With just one stop, we found everything we needed!”
“FUN, WELCOMING, POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL! I used to hang out here all the time in middle and high school before moving away for college! Even as a newbie kid, the community of Magic players under the leadership of D was always so friendly and welcoming! Tons of fun for a middle schooler to play and learn from the wonderful people who come to play here! Versus Games forever!”
“Great little store for all your non electronic gaming needs. The sponsor events for gamers and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Friendly staff quick to make recommendations. Stopped I. To find some board games for the grandkids”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
154 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
Hobby Shops
“Really can’t express enough gratitude to the excellent work this team does! Dakota went above and beyond as he received my online request and processed my order so swiftly!! Hats off to you! Appreciate the outstanding customer service!”
“Great store, with friendly staff and tons of tables for open play. Played a warhammer 40K game here last night and I was really impressed with the tables and scenery options.”
“Hello good people, this last July, 2025, myself and family was on vacation in San Francisco for a cruise
I was walking around Pier 39, and I discovered We Be Knives, Storefront.
This small business, is an excellent place to purchase any type of knife that you’re interested in.
I personally am a big fan of bench made knives,
We Be Knives, Has an excellent selection of bench made knives, if that’s what you’re into, amongst other brands of knives too.
Their customer service, is above and beyond what I expected, And the knowledge that the gentleman I talked to was above and beyond anything I expected.
And, their prices on their knives are one of the best places I have ever seen.
The next time I am at their shop, I will be purchasing another knife from them.
Just remember, Cash is King, I truly believe you will not go wrong dealing with this Company.
I hope this little review will help you on whether or not to buy from them or not, I can’t recommend them enough.
Thanks and have a great day!!!”
“Friendly greeting on entry and friendly staff, solid selection of a wide variety of games and accessories. Typical LGS space, fairly cluttered. Based on your current inventory, recommend giving Altered CCG a try, I think it would do well here.”
“Cute and friendly cat! The cashier was nice overall! Had a situation with miscommunication on pricing, and when confronted, the owner was respectful and apologetic. To the business: I appreciate the apology, I see it was an honest mistake. Go support them and meet the friendly cat!”
10AM - 5:30PM
2299 Lombard St, San Francisco
Hobby Shops
“My girlfriend and I were visiting from Thailand and I was dumping all my access silver. The store was so awesome, so clean security s and I felt very welcome.I've highly recommend. The store I've been all around California. Trying to sell my gold and silver, and this place is 5 stars.”
“Customer Service was TOP NOTCH!!! What can I say? I came in on a Saturday morning needing to buy a list of drawing supplies for my daughter’s art class and Chris came to the rescue to help me find everything. He made suggestions to substitute items with a different brand, so that I wouldn’t have to go to another store. What a great place to shop for art supplies!”
“As a small time artist and DIY screen printer I really bank on experience of the team at Anthem. They have taken away the hardship and costly challenges of trying to burn screens in my bathroom. They provide an awesome service that I, personally, am happy to rely on. Customer service (I’ve had Carol)is always on point and very communicative. This service allows me to focus on my art and printing and provides the comfort of knowing an experienced team of professionals are on my side for a fraction of the cost of hiring employees of my own. Thank you Anthem”
“Super7 has become one of my absolute FAVORITE purveyors of plastic goodness within recent years. The Supersize and Ultimates lines especially have won my business forever!”
“Ying Hobbies & Toys it's the hidden gem you never knew you needed! My wife stumbled upon this treasure while on a quest for Gunpla goodness, and boy, am I glad she did. Tucked away in a cozy spot, Ying Hobbies & Toys might play hard to get at first, but once you lay eyes on its bounty of plastic wonders, you'll be hooked. The store might be small, but it's bursting at the seams with an array of model kits that'll make any Gundam fan's heart skip a beat. Seriously, choosing just one model feels like trying to pick a favorite child - impossible and bound to hurt someone's feelings. But fear not, the guy running the place is pretty helpful. With his guidance, navigating through the sea of model kits becomes a breeze! Oh and the pricing is super fair specially for all the cool stuff you can find. So, if you're a Gundam enthusiast or just someone who appreciates the art of model kits, do yourself a favor and pay Ying Hobbies & Toys a visit. Trust me, it'll quickly become your go-to spot for all things Gunpla. Happy building, fellow plastic yelp warriors!”
“You can find a bunch of great figurines, board games, etc. They have a variety of brands like Bandai, Good Smile Company, etc. Yup, nendoroids! The best shop in Japantown for figurines and authentic.”
“Great shop to check out TCGs & supplies, might as well to play a few games in the quiet atmosphere. P.S. Feel free to contact them beforehand if you are not sure they are opening or not.”
“This is my go-to place for anything arts and crafts related. Honestly, you'll find a lot of stuff here that you never knew you needed until you walked around. They have a lot of baking and decorating supplies but a little pricy for me. They have a lot of paints to choose from if you're painting a piece or working on a project for school. The people who work here are super helpful if you have any questions or need help finding anything. The store is kept pretty organized and clean. I think it's pretty easy to find stuff. I highly recommend going here. They used to offer various classes from cake decorating and stuff. Not sure if they still do post-covid.”
“Great spot! When I lived behind this Plaza, I would occasionally go in and ask about Nolan Ryan cards (my favorite player).I've walked by a few times when they had signing events and I really think that is cool.”
“Great place to find all your tcg needs. They have a wide selection of funkos, Pokémon, one piece and sports cards. Staff is always friendly and a pleasure to interact with. Highly recommend checking them out.”
“One of the few places I’ve been to that sells the Monster Hunter Figure Builder series. Has a good collection of figures, plushes and other anime/game related merchandise.”