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 Keeping culture alive since 1969 |
2416 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 841 6187 http://www.annapurnaberkeley.com |
Since 1969, this place has been the subversive heart of Telegraph Avenue, providing everything from pipes to toys for grown-ups, and pumping out the sounds of Iggy Pop, and Nirvana onto the sidewalk. Inside this darkly cavernous store, you will be lucky to see an inch of black wall or ceiling for all the paraphernalia, including a huge assortment of glass, metal and water pipes, hookahs, incense and tobacco, jewelry and gnomes. It also carries various adult toys and videos, and has an impressive array of imported ethnic arts and crafts, as well as greeting and postcards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Patrick |
 Photo: Felipe Ceballos |
 One person's trash |
2280 Fulton Street Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 849 3199 |
At this tiny shop across the street from the University, you will find an array of nicely preserved (and stacked) antiques and collectibles, a veritable cross-section of 20th century Americana. George Kimacek has assembled a collection that almost feels like a casual museum. Find dishes from the 30s onward, Art Deco costume jewelry, dolls of all types, baseball and football cards (in their original packaging!), vintage Playboy magazines, Halston posters from the 70s and 80s and all manner of timeless bric-a-brac in between. Kimacek is willing to trade if you have something of interest. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Classics to the postmodern |
2151 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 540 7822 http://www.gamesofberkeley.com/ |
Find everything from the traditional to the postmodern here. Since the 1980s, this shop has featured a variety of chess sets (including collectible ones) and checkers, and old standards like Pente, Monopoly and all manner of Milton Bradley board games as well as collectible card games like the ubiquitous Magic: The Gathering. It stocks a wide selection of role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, Alternity, GURPS and Games Workshop accessories. Toys for toddlers and tots include Lego, Duplo and Koosh. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 New and used kids' stuff |
2926 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 845 3157 |
Here you will find a good combination of both new and quality used children's clothing, toys, furniture and maternity wear. Bright and airy, the aisles are nice and wide, making stroller traffic easier than in most places. The staff is friendly and knows their merchandise (which turns over daily). Just ask if you are looking for something in particular. It buys quality used items, so if the kids have outgrown their stuff, bring it on in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Kids 101 |
5511 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 601 5437 http://www.rockridgeshop.com/ |
This store is a veritable playground of puzzles, dolls, trucks, kites, stuffed animals, Duplo, Lego, Playmobil, Eloise and just about every toy you can fathom. There is even a book corner with chairs for the less rambunctious. The kids are invited to dive in. More than just a toy store, you will find everything from infant accessories like first dishes, strollers, car seats, teething toys and pacifiers, to infant and children's clothing and books on parenting. It also features children's toys for adults, including a beautiful collection of dollhouses. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to giftwrap! Review © 2007, Wcities |
