The best book, hobby & craft shops in Buffalo

18 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 18 places · showing the latest additions first

FYE

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.

1 Walden Galleria Space G204

“Entertainment retail chain selling new & pre-owned music, movies & video games, plus T-shirts.”

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Matt's Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your sax needs TLC or your kid just decided drums are life, Matt's Music has you covered with rentals, repairs, and legit lessons for…

937 Oliver St (North Tonawanda)

“If your sax needs TLC or your kid just decided drums are life, Matt's Music has you covered with rentals, repairs, and legit lessons for vocals, piano, guitar, brass, woodwinds, strings, and more. Family owned since 1963, they also run performance teams, camps, and workshops.”

From the Amherst newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Allentown Music, LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From emergency string changes to full-on guitar and bass repair, school-band rentals, and a wall of picks, pedals, sticks, and reeds,…

497 Amherst St

“From emergency string changes to full-on guitar and bass repair, school-band rentals, and a wall of picks, pedals, sticks, and reeds, Allentown Music, LLC keeps Buffalo’s players gig-ready. Swing by this week to trade, upgrade, or finally grab that small PA for your backyard jam.”

From the Buffalo newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar Center chain offering a huge variety of musical gear, plus lessons.

1092 Niagara Falls Blvd (Tonawanda Town)

“Guitar Center chain offering a huge variety of musical gear, plus lessons.”

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Hammer & Stain Buffalo DIY Creative Art Kits

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Studio for do-it-yourself craft projects, including parties and team-building events.

2940 Delaware Ave (Kenmore)

“Studio for do-it-yourself craft projects, including parties and team-building events.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer specializing in guitars, basses, drums and keyboards, plus recording, DJ and lighting gear.

3385 Union Rd Ste 300 (Cheektowaga)

“Retailer specializing in guitars, basses, drums and keyboards, plus recording, DJ and lighting gear.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Eastgate Plaza, 5055 Transit Rd (Williamsville)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Boulevard Consumer Square, 1569 Niagara Falls Blvd (Amherst)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Music City

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music store offering a variety of guitars and other instruments, as well as repair services.

3236 Main St

“Music store offering a variety of guitars and other instruments, as well as repair services.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

6743 Transit Rd

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

4190 N Buffalo St (Orchard Park)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

McKinley Plaza, 3670 McKinley Pkwy Ste 1 (Blasdell)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Northtown Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music shop offering instrument rentals, music books, repairs, accessories and lessons.

3648 Harlem Rd

“Music shop offering instrument rentals, music books, repairs, accessories and lessons.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Walden Consumer Square, 1740 Walden Ave #200 (Cheektowaga)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Gather & Game

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Casual store stocking card and board games along with RPGs and Magic: The Gathering, plus snacks and drinks.

463 Amherst St

“Casual store stocking card and board games along with RPGs and Magic: The Gathering, plus snacks and drinks.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

3701 McKinley Pkwy Unit 1240 (Blasdell)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Papercraft Miracles

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Stylish studio for handmade, environmentally friendly stationery and invitations, plus workshops. Also offers other paper items such as…

1888 Niagara St

“Stylish studio for handmade, environmentally friendly stationery and invitations, plus workshops. Also offers other paper items such as books and flowers.”

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Hyatt's All Things Creative

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Sprawling shop for various art supplies, featuring a gift section and an online store.

1941 Elmwood Ave

“Sprawling shop for various art supplies, featuring a gift section and an online store.”

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