Books/Gaming/Comics
Bankston's
In Waco since 1985, Bankston's is your one-stop shop for comics, graphic novels, collectibles, toys, and sports memorabilia.
1321 South Valley Mills Drive
10:30am-5pm Tue-Sat; Closed Sun-Mon
Brazos Books
Known as “Waco’s Home For Crazy Cheap Books” (which is accurate), Brazos Books has been family-owned and operated for over 25 years and has thousands of books to peruse!
1412 North Valley Mills Drive
10am-6pm Tue-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat; Closed Sun-Mon
Epix Gaming
Featuring PS4, PC, Wii U, and VR games, Epix has hundreds of selections from which you can choose to game. Memberships are available.
8640 La Village Drive
12pm-12am Sun-Sat
Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
This wonderful new bookshop & cafe (with pastries as well as wine, mixed drinks, and local beers on tap) is a delight to spend a few hours in.
215 South 4th Street
9am-9pm Mon-Sat; 1-6pm Sun
The Game Closet
With 8000 square feet of gaming space, The Game Closet has board games, tabletop games, gaming products, gaming supplies, and the most impressive disc golf collection you could ask for.
4008 Bosque Boulevard
1pm-8pm Tue-Sat; Closed Sun-Mon
Golden’s Book Exchange
Doubling as an independent used book store with a hefty comic book section, Golden’s is a delight to visit and kill a few hours (and a few hundred bucks).
3112 Franklin Avenue
10am-6pm Mon-Sat; Closed Sun
King's Landing
Combining board games and video games with food and drinks? Why, it's just like you're a kid again - but you're drinking beer. Wait, don't do that, kid! Butter My Biscuit Cafe whips up wonderful biscuits with queso, salsa, or pimento cheese. Brunch and dinner specials rotate with craft beer to enhance your gaming experience!
1427 South Valley Mills Drive
10am-7pm Tue-Sat; Closed Sun-Mon
Nexus ESports
Nexus Esports hosts console game tournaments, trading card games, and PC games at a convenient downtown location. Memberships are available for unlimited daily passes, or by the month.
600 Columbus Avenue, Ste 102
11am-12am Tue-Sat; 12pm-10pm Sun; Closed Mon