Reviews
Absolutely fantastic non-profit organisation which aims to improve literacy skills for young children and adults. In addition their store is brilliant, very engaging. Staff are very approachable and dedicated.
I am grateful that a space like this exists. It's a supportive nurturing writing environment for all children. They offer free and slidding scale tuition. My son has attended In person and online classes. I appreciate this place so much I donate even when my son is not in attendance.
Looking forward to checking out this shop soon. I grew up in San Francisco, the OG 826. Some of these negative comments are clearly from people who didn't bother to look up the website or read any of the reviews. The store front is meant to be gimmicky, targeting younger school age children. Though some adults may enjoy it too, depending on your personality. The proceeds support the 826 nonprofit which provides tutoring and literacy programs for children. There are locations throughout the country and each adjoining storefront features a different theme. NYC is superheroes. San Francisco is pirates. Don't know what the other stores are. I visited the one in LA but can't remember its theme anyway, if you're treating this as a normal retail space and expecting dirt cheap prices, you're missing the whole point. Cheers! Be kind to everyone.
This is the perfect shop for any superheroic need you might have. Have fun trying out capes in the wind tunnel, trying to choose among the various powered items and pledging the superhero oath whenever you purchase something. Besides you will be helping a good cause. When leaving the shop don't forget to check out the messages on the wall, they are hilarious.
This shop has all of your super needs! No villains here that you know of, just a heroic shopping adventure for all!
This place is beyond awesome. I can't say enough about how cool this store is. Just go there.
We have bought one « forcefield generating phraser » for our son, back un France, he’s player 10 min for 12$, more than 1 $ per minute !! and it is brocken..... I have tried to open it but screws are bad, and switch is disconnected Bad quality
This place is so much fun and just the coolest. The staff are super nice and the store is quirky and unique. They have everything needed for an aspiring super hero and the world needs more of those. Good for kids and heroes off all ages and adults too… just bring your imagination. And all for a good cause too… even better!
The store is a front to help fund their after school tutorial programs. Plus, the store is staffed by volunteers!
Just came from there 7/11/21 5pm had an AMAZING experience! Awesome FUN items all around. The girl at the shop I forgot her name. Sorry was super friendly and informative easy to talk too and very helpful. I came all the way from South FL to check this place out in person. Found a ton of nifty items I can actually use on the job. Keep up the great work helping the kids guys. "Not all heroes wear capes"