“Beautifully curated items, wonderfully pleasant shop keepers, and thoughtful packaging to keep your items safe after purchasing that makes for a memorable experience. I'll be returning the next time I'm in town!”
“We had an amazing experience with about 1.5 hours to kill before our flight. We were looking for a two player game and got an amazing series of recommendations, a wonderful atmosphere to try them out, and left with a new game we love and had never heard of before. Can’t say enough about how incredible the customer service was.”
“Flags USA is the best flag store in the city. There is such a great variety of flags and they do custom flags too. The owner is very knowledgeable about flags and the way they should be displayed and very helpful and explaining it.
2026 is not only the 250th anniversary of the United States of America but it is also the 40th anniversary of flags USA.
Congratulations Pete.”
“Super easy to deal with. I had some paper currency from my father and I feel they gave me fair value considering they have to make a profit on anything they purchase. Recommended.”
“My first visit to Knit On! was a success! They have such a huge selection here, a whole room of your natural fibers (like wool or cotton) and another room of acrylic and baby yarns. I was amazed at the selection given I am a beginner and have only shopped at Michael's Crafts for yarn. It's clear the yarns are high quality but they have some at every price point which is great. This place is so much better than the big box store where I've had a hard time finding a selection of wool yarn and things like safety eyes. Knit On! had everything I'd ever need for a project and a lot for inspiration too. There were some baby lovey kits and kits for scarves and other fun creations. There are cute pins and jewelry too! I liked how it was all well organized. The proprietor Nancy helped me and was very kind. She showed me where everything is and let me browse as I pleased. She also wound my yarn into a cake/ball for me and let me know they offer knitting lessons if I'd ever like to try! I enjoyed the visit and will definitely return for any special or nice project I want to make.”
10AM - 6PM
2103 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati
Hobby Shops
“The price is kinda high for stuff that’s only worth like five bucks but the hot toys only 40 bucks that’s crazy. It’s a steel on Amazon. It cost $143. Only cost 40 bucks in here definitely five stars will from stranger, things btw”
“This shop was great! Staff was knowledgeable and made great recommendations for Christmas gifts that my family members loved. Definitely try out the mystery dice gum ball machine. We got fun patterns to add to our collection.”
“I remember Randy Scholl Stamp Company from at least 1982 or so and I believe the company remains under the same ownership. There are a prominent and well-known company selling stamps to stamp collectors and all transactions I have done with them over the years have been good ones. As I understand things, they are major buyers of stamp collections and the stock of material for sale is quite varied and ever-changing. Definitely recommended as a source of philatelic material for your collection.”
“Osborne Coinage Co. makes some of the finest products that I have ever laid my hands on. I am a humble member of the Barlow Bearcat Club & the coins that they minted for us are stellar. They are in "Proof" quality & if you know anything about coinage, you understand that proof coins are the finest quality of coins produced. They are meticulously produced in small numbers and handled to a specific set of guidelines, which ensures the highest quality standard for coins. To make what they made & to do it in the time they did is almost unimaginable, if I am being honest. This speaks volumes to their unwavering dedication to quality and customer service. If you are interested in getting some custom coinage produced, look no further because this is your company.”
“If you're a stacker, compare premiums to other local shops, especially w silver, they seem a little higher, but they've always have had a diverse selection of bullion, vintage, and collectibles. Seen some nice specials on gold. They often have some vintage bars sellinsg for no additional premium and stock larger sized bars if you're into that. They also don't hold stock back on market dips, if you're wanting to buy, they're willing to sell.”
“I'm pleasantly surprised that a box store like this has professional in-house framers with some knowledge! I appreciated the framing work they did. They were helpful & efficient in the process.”
9AM - 3PM
225 E 6th St, Cincinnati
Hobby Shops
“Lovely shop and very kind staff.
I was searching for Christmas gifts for my wife, and these kind folks had a beautiful set of coins and notes from which to select.
Brad was clearly a master, well studied in the history of currency and monetary exchange, and he was quite generous with sharing his time and knowledge with me to select the perfect gift.
I'd strongly recommend this shop. Thanks guys!”
“The store manager was great to talk to and super inviting. He was helpful and made me feel welcomed and even let me take a picture with a power fist! Give this man a raise”
“They have a large selection of themed fabrics available (sold by the yard), significantly better than Hobby Lobby or other stores in the area. The prices of other sewing supplies are more expensive than those at Walmart or Amazon so I recommend getting them elsewhere if you can. The associate who cut my fabrics was helpful.”
“Not sure why anyone interested in model railroading in the tri-state would go anywhere but Allied Rail. They are knowledgeable, friendly, have good prices on everything, and literally have anything you need for model trains, regardless of age. And if they don't have it they can get it. I wouldn't go anywhere else.”
“My family has been shopping at Coolest Toys on Earth for years — since our kids were babies — and the experience has been nothing short of incredible every single time. The staff genuinely knows their products, the selection is fantastic, and they’ve always made us feel like valued customers rather than just another transaction.
I do want to address the negative reviews complaining about pricing, because a little Economics 101 goes a long way here. Supply and demand is a fundamental principle of how markets work — when demand is high or supply is tight, prices rise. This isn’t unique to Coolest Toys on Earth; every retailer adjusts pricing based on market conditions, wholesale costs, shipping, and inventory availability. If you’ve been frustrated by prices anywhere in the last few years, that’s a reflection of broader economic realities, not a knock on this store specifically.
What sets Coolest Toys on Earth apart isn’t just their inventory — it’s the heart they put into customer service. Our family keeps coming back because they’ve earned our trust and loyalty over many years. Cincinnati is lucky to have a gem like this. Highly recommend to any family looking for a wonderful local toy shopping experience!”
“My Grandson brought earphones for his birthday he really enjoys Game Stop & the knowledgeable salesman about everything in the store. We'll return highly recommended.”
“Nice, clean store with a great selection of MTG. Really appreciate that all the staff there when I visited were pleasant and never made me feel rushed or like I was a burden when asking for assistance even if they were in the middle of a project.”