“If you're the type of person that likes model trains, this is a place you need to check out. I personally recommend anyone who's interested in the hobby.”
“Steve and his team at Games Unlimited are exceptional, creating a delightful shopping experience. I love taking my son there, as it far surpasses Games of Berkeley, for reasons I cannot mention publicly. The staff here is welcoming and attentive, ensuring a comfortable environment for my 3.5-year-old without any overwhelming surprises. Their helpfulness transforms toy shopping into a genuine pleasure.”
“I have had several brief yet always fun interactions with several of the staff. Seem to be smiling and are typically always very helpful. They have a big enough selection of magic the gsthering cards, granted they only sell packs and accessories not singles but are price more than appropriately I would recommend the store to anyone who enjoys games, puzzles, collectibles, and just fun. if you enjoy any of these things, this store is for you !”
“This is my "Go To Store"! This store carries retail and hobby boxes of all the major sports at reasonable prices. Singles cards are displayed for less than Beckett prices. All types of supplies are available, too! The owner is very knowledgeable about card value, release dates etc. Truly MVP in my book when it comes to card collecting!”
“Went into Jeff's shop today looking to buy silver. I ended up buying silver and having a good conversation. Jeff is a very knowledgeable numismatist. His shop was super nice and he was a pleasure to deal with. If you're in the area and looking for some coins I'd advise you check him out.”
“Absolutely love Pot of Gold! Tom, the owner, is super nice and always so accommodating. The store has an amazing selection, tons of great stuff for collectors and fans alike. It’s my go-to spot for all things Pokémon, and I recently found my dream card here—Ancient Mew! Highly recommend stopping by if you’re into trading cards or just want a welcoming place to browse.”
“Has everything. College vibes abound. Prices are a little higher then the cheapest on the internet but feel fair given that there is actually helpful staff around.”
“Blick is my go to place for art materials. The staff is always incredibly helpful not only in finding items, but advice about how to use them. Kudos to Elaine for helping me today figure out how to blow up a painting using Blick materials. Thank you, Elaine!”
“Jim was fantastic! My kids had a collection of coins that they were sure would be worth millions! I called ahead, explaining the unlikelihood. Jim agreed to meet with them anyway. He very professionally went through each coin, explaining what would make a coin valuable. We learned a lot! He's quite a historian, as well. Our coins were only face-value but the experience was priceless.”
11AM - 5PM
1093 Shary Cir, Concord
Hobby Shops
“Still a fairly good place to shop for anime figures & gunpla kits if in ur neck of the woods their sister store Anime Near me has tons of anime and gunpla kits and more selections too, if ya'll don't mind making a trip u won't regret it”
“Really nice place! The shop has everything - board games, cards, and some space and company to play.
Dropped in with my son - he was so excited! Just started learning about Magic the Gathering, and was eager to buy some booster packs. The shop guys were very friendly and helpful, and threw in a few free starting decks and a whole bunch of random cards.
Awesome, thank you guys so much!”
“I just dropped off my Allen Iverson Rookies here for the PSA Drop Off Event! I'll be visiting this store whenever I'm in the area! If you want to see some fire single cards and boxes for sports or Pokémon this is the store to visit!”
“Came here while visiting my brother in town and the store has a really nice collection of dice. A little low on figurines when I visited, but Heather was so nice at the front!! They immediately clocked me as someone that would enjoy textured dice and helped me pick some beautiful dragon scale dice. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town again.”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
1478 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Hobby Shops
“I had these guys construct me a monstrosity of a cover for a large 130 year old antique cabinet. Jesse was the one who helped me, awesome customer service and he knew his stuff! He called me to give me an eta, then they called me on that day to tell me it was done! I picked up the piece today and the lady who took my payment was funny and friendly! The piece it fit perfectly over my cabinet! They did a great job on the dimensions. There was a little hiccup with some scratches, but the boss took care of me, very kindly and professionally. These guys really went the extra mile to make my custom piece. So it's all good in the hood and IThanks, Tap Plastics!”
12 - 9PM
1530 Park St, Alameda
Hobby Shops
“A good LGS with friendly staff and scheduled events. Decent stock in store though I'm sure they can get stuff delivered to the store.
They just moved down the block to a larger site with more gaming space. Give it a try!”
“I'm not sure why out of the different hobby lobby I have been too this one didn't have as much clearance. However that's probably because they stay busy which is good. They were busy when I got there . The line to checkout moved fast and the people were friendly.”
“So much to explore in this well stocked Michaels! I enjoyed browsing and found other things I didn't have on my list. Very clean and well organized facility. I would return!!!”
“I came in with my three little kids in need ofSoccer cleats. The lady and gentleman working at the store gave us all their attention until everyone was fitted with new cleats. I really appreciated the help, service and the patience of everyone at the store.”