It’s no secret that we love a good bookstore here in Indiana. There’s a long list of independently owned bookstores here, many of which have been open for decades. Standing tall at four stories, Griffon Bookstore and Games just might be the best of them all.

You’ll find Griffon Bookstore and Games in downtown South Bend, on West Colfax Avenue.

Griffon Books and Games / Facebook The neighborhood bookstore has been a beloved local gem since it first opened in 1976.

This massive bookstore has shelf after shelf of good reads, both new and used.

Preston Stell / Google Between the rows of classic literature, history, medieval nonfiction, philosophy, theology, science fiction, foreign languages, mysteries, thrillers, and poetry, you’ll be in heaven.

The Griffon has over 4,000 square feet of space on its four levels.

Preston Stell / Google That’s a lot of reading material.

And in addition to being an exceptionally fantastic bookstore, this place is also well-known for its game collection.

Preston Stell / Google You’ll even find small private rooms you can book to play long strategy-based or RPG games.

Whether you prefer board games, strategy games, card games or role-playing games, you’ll find it all here.

Griffon Books and Games / Facebook In fact, The Griffon is widely acknowledged as a pioneer in the retail gaming industry.

The shelves are also stocked with plenty of gaming supplies, like game dice.

Griffon Books and Games / Facebook And for those on a budget, they offer plenty of gently used games as well.

The Griffon is currently cooperating with Indiana’s guidelines for re-opening and can have about 20 customers inside at a time.

Preston Stell / Google You’re also allowed to call ahead and place a book or game order for a curbside pickup until the store is allowed to fully re-open.

Intrigued? Learn more about Griffon Bookstore and Games and updated hours here.

Griffon Books and Games / Facebook

The neighborhood bookstore has been a beloved local gem since it first opened in 1976.

Preston Stell / Google

Between the rows of classic literature, history, medieval nonfiction, philosophy, theology, science fiction, foreign languages, mysteries, thrillers, and poetry, you’ll be in heaven.

That’s a lot of reading material.

You’ll even find small private rooms you can book to play long strategy-based or RPG games.

In fact, The Griffon is widely acknowledged as a pioneer in the retail gaming industry.

And for those on a budget, they offer plenty of gently used games as well.

You’re also allowed to call ahead and place a book or game order for a curbside pickup until the store is allowed to fully re-open.

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Address: 121 W Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN 46601, USA