Sherman Way Adult Book Store
11841 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA 91605
Our take
EditorialSherman Way Adult Book Store in North Hollywood splits sharply by customer experience. The positive pattern: the owner is named glowingly across recent reviews for an unusually deep poppers selection (described as the best in LA, with sample-inhale try-before-buy), BDSM gear, and an arcade/theater that draws couples and LGBTQ+ cruising regulars going back to 2018. The negative wall is harder to read past: multiple recent reviewers report the owner himself making racist comments (including telling a group to 'go back to your own country'), following customers out of the store to continue yelling, and treating new visitors with what one reviewer called 'tweaker attitude' hostility. Pricing is also flagged as overpriced. Best for repeat customers who already know the arcade vibe and the poppers selection; first-time visitors should be aware of the documented hostility patterns.
What customers say
Summarized from 138 reviews- Owner named for an unusually deep poppers selection, including sample-inhale try-before-buy
- BDSM gear specifically called out alongside the toy selection
- Arcade/theater draws couples and LGBTQ+ cruising regulars going back to 2018
- Air-conditioned theater with leather sofas described as comfortable
- DVD selection described as one of the largest in the area
- Multiple recent reviewers report the owner himself making racist comments, including telling a group to 'go back to your own country'
- The owner reportedly followed at least one group out of the store to continue yelling at them
- A specific shopper reports being greeted with hostility ('tweaker attitude') and asked 'what do you want man' immediately on entry
- Pricing flagged as overpriced by multiple reviewers
- The phone number listed online reportedly rings without answer
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