“amazzzzzing bookstore. I felt so at home in this bookstore while also feeling challenged to grow and learn by the amazing books that surrounded me. There is such a great selection of posters, journals, flags, and cards as well.. and birding/nature books!”
2 - 5PM 8AM - 1PM
921 Sycamore St, Buffalo
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“May Allah bestow barakah in this store. Darul Hikmah is a wonderful store where one can find Islamic attire, islamic books, and more. You can also order books from their website.”
“Our first time in was so enchanting! The owner was absolutely heartwarming and made fast friends with our little one. Great selection of all sorts of used books. Yay for environmentalism! Prices are great and the book conditions were all excellent that I saw.”
“Very cute store. It had a lot of nice books and a space for the kids to read and play. The owner is super sweet and friendly. We can't wait to go back again.”
“Always very clear and organized. My kids love browsing the kids book section and then the toy area. Book prices are always great but the toys offered are always much much higher than competitor stores. Will definitely return as we browse this store often.”
“1st time going in there because we thought it would be too expensive for us, but we were very wrong. They have an abundance of books, records and so much more. It's a huge beautiful place. They have a huge kids section and loads of seats to just grab a book and sit and read. I love the prices and the employees are amazingly helpful. It truly is amazing and definitely something for everyone. They have their own bonus card where you can earn points for items. Great place. We bought 2 books. I can't wait to go back.”
“Started getting my books here after my local comic shop closed. It's a bit of a trek in comparison to my local comic shop but they make up for it with such easy subscription options via the app. You get emails for all your comics well ahead of thyme and they don't harp on you to come in and get your comics. There's plenty of back issues and boxes full of old comics to sift through. Definitely give them a try!”
“I went there just to check out the store and ended up leaving with a box of books and records, and two plates of waffles (did not want to share). The owner is great and community focused. While there, he introduced us to a local artist and got us connected with other local bookstores. The owner is a true lover of books and arts, but also a big supporter of local businesses and artists. Also, if you are a collector of books, ask to see his vault of vintage, hard to find hardcopies, and autograph collection. You will not be disappointed. We will be back.”
“Tried this place for the first time today and loved it! The food is great and is made fresh to order. They sell books and candles. You can also bring your dog in with you to order if you want and sit in the outside patio. Lots of flavors for lattes and they had fresh baked goods too. Definitely will be back!”
“A great independent book store who provided much knowledge about African American graphic novels. They were especially helpful during the Black Lives Matter movement. I am very grateful for the help they provided and the direction given.”
“I finally got to go into the bookstore for the first time some months back I gotta say it looks really nice inside and they have tons of books and other things you can get as well”
“Hands up, Books Down!! By far the BEST Indie bookstore in WNY! The best neighborhood book store in a town could ask for!If you are lucky enough to live in Buffalo, NY you may frequent the store! Say Hey to devoted staff and shop amongst the very unique and all inclusive books! For New and old finds! For all ages and backgrounds! Plus, the almost anticipated release of the BABEL books for the year!! I enjoy every moment I spend there!”
“What a beautiful place. I had a wonderful conversation with the nice woman behind the counter. I purchased two books and she invited me to a couple events being offered there in the up coming weeks. I'm looking forward to participating in upcoming events. I'm definitely going back”
“A great addition to the Buffalo book scene! The owner, Kim, is so welcoming and excited to help you on your foodie journey! She has carefully curated an amazing selection of cookbooks, fiction, memoirs all about food and is well equipped to help you find exactly what you’re looking for (even if you don’t know what that is yet) and the store is consistently updated with new favorites. Her perfectly paired collection of artisan goods makes Read It & Eat Bookshop the ideal place for gifts for your favorite foodies, hosts, friends, or most importantly, yourself!”
“Locally owned shop to purchase Greek paraphernalia! With lots of customizable Honestly this place wasn't the most organized , but the guy knew how to locate everything that I asked with ease. Everything was also reasonably priced. You certainly couldn't find cheaper prices on line. Just as a heads up I am pretty sure that they do mostly customizations for their orders so you might want to get in and order what you want in advance. I particularly appreciated all of the items that they had for Kappa! Yo to the Nupes .”
11AM - 7:30PM
4018 Union Rd, Buffalo
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“Amazing service. the man behind the counter, and his counterpart, all know their stuff from Marvel to the obscure Japanese cards, to pokemon, and more.They are very friendly knowledgeable and helpful with great prices based on the area averages.We will be back again. Love you guys and love the puppy, too!”
“Who would think you would get a great sandwich in a college cafeteria. I had and 'capicola??' sandwich, prepared by a guy with a great personality, and I absolutely loved it. Great bread, meat, etc. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had.”
“They got rid of the AirPods and speakers in the book store making it almost useless and only good if you want hoodies or shirts. If you need little stuff just go to cvs or riteaid this is kinda overpriced.”
11AM - 7PM
Buffalo
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“I'm always a s***** for a bookstore, despite having overflowing bookshelves myself. I'm also a librarian, so I can get pretty much any book in a moments notice. I remember coming here a few years ago, and it was fun browsing the different shelves of books. They used to have a bunch of old trading card packs, but didn't see any during this visit. They also had a bunch of VHS tapes, which are always fun to see. A few vinyl records and action figures are also spread throughout the store. A few books that had multiple copies each had a different price on the outside. The only reason I didn't give five stars is because they didn't have many collectibles.”
“My daughter is a freshman and she has loved her experience. People are friendly and there is a strong sense of community. I feel she is safe and has a home away from home.”
8:30AM - 4PM
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo
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“This is an excellent store to visit. Lots and I mean Lots of Buffalo State paraphernalia to choose from. The customer service is top notch. The two ladies working at the register are so helpful. I wish I could remember their names but I can't.”
“Very kind and professional business! Always had any questions answered within 1 day. The managers and staff are lovely people. Our apartment was nice and clean! My roommate and I loved living here.”
“Great place for UB merchandise. Hoodies, shirts/pants, collectibles, license plate frames etc. Friendly staff to help. Graduation gowns and university dresses are available by ordered and fitment.”
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
4701 Transit Rd, Buffalo
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“This place is fantastic. This is a really well-curated selection of used books. They also have a multi-function space in the back. The owner and employees are cool as hell and play good music and have weird (in a good way) and interesting shtuff around the space. I adore being in here. Please check it out and support it.”