The best book, hobby & craft shops in Lakewood

8 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 · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

STAR POP vintage + modern

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

This merchant offers vintage goods, such as toys, video games & collectible items, plus clothing.

15813 Waterloo Rd (Cleveland)

“This merchant offers vintage goods, such as toys, video games & collectible items, plus clothing.”

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Doki Doki Anime & Kawaii Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Charming shop brimming with anime figures and products, plus manga books and kawaii items.

13733 Madison Ave

“Charming shop brimming with anime figures and products, plus manga books and kawaii items.”

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Superscript Comics and Games

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cozy, bright store offering comic books and graphic novels, plus board games and hobby supplies, with a strong community vibe.

13361 Madison Ave

“Cozy, bright store offering comic books and graphic novels, plus board games and hobby supplies, with a strong community vibe.”

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Hudson Booksellers

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain carrying a variety of fiction & nonfiction books, magazines & assorted sundries.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Gate D6, 5300 Riverside Dr (Cleveland)

“Bookseller chain carrying a variety of fiction & nonfiction books, magazines & assorted sundries.”

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Guitar Riot

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar Riot is where Cleveland pickers chase the buzz, with Fender and Gibson Custom Shop stunners, trusty Martins and Reverend models,…

4517 Lorain Ave Ste A (Cleveland)

“Guitar Riot is where Cleveland pickers chase the buzz, with Fender and Gibson Custom Shop stunners, trusty Martins and Reverend models, plus pedals and amps from Magnatone, Vox, and more. Browse used finds, get repairs handled, and let the riffs work themselves out.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Depot Train & Hobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly, locally-owned store selling model trains, accessories and other hobby items.

4342 W 130th St (Cleveland)

“Friendly, locally-owned store selling model trains, accessories and other hobby items.”

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Apple Jax Toys Lakewood

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retro and modern toy store boasting a large variety of collectibles and gifts.

13002 Madison Ave

“Retro and modern toy store boasting a large variety of collectibles and gifts.”

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Upcycle Parts Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Upcycle Parts Shop is a nonprofit, nontraditional art supply store where Clevelanders donate and score secondhand creative materials, plus…

6419 St Clair Ave. (Cleveland)

“Upcycle Parts Shop is a nonprofit, nontraditional art supply store where Clevelanders donate and score secondhand creative materials, plus jump into workshops that turn neighbors into collaborators. Restock your stash this week and feel smugly sustainable because they’ve diverted over 52 tons from landfills since 2014.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 11, 2026

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