Ben Franklin & MindFair Books

This store is a gem amongst gems, a rarity in a sea of Amazons, impersonal big box and drug stores. Ben Franklin’s in Oberlin Ohio has everything from gifts to plants, stationary, soap, grooming products, toys, craft supplies, fabric, sewing, kitchen items, snacks, toys, and if that wasn’t enough, there’s a book store, and frame shop in store. This is a place to find the thing you need but didn’t know you needed. This is the place to find the hard to find items you’ve been searching for with no luck and suddenly there it is at Ben Franklin. Prices are very reasonable and it’s locally owned. It’s a great store in a great college town.The people who work in the store are lovely and helpful. I drive 45 minutes to come here for my products. Wonderful place.

Fantastic small town store. We get everything from laundry detergent to birthday gifts. They kids toy department is especially wonderful. Nice selection of quality fabric.

A true throwback "five and dime" - Ben Franklin is a favorite among locals and visitors. They have all sorts of fun items - there is a book shop and framing shop inside. They have an eclectic selection of fun items, toys and gifts - just about anything you could want. Definitely worth stopping in!

Great shop to browse!

Such a great shop that has a little bit of everything. Definitely a must visit every time I go to Oberlin.

Each Ben Franklin is its own kind of unique. Oberlin's has a book store full of old and new books. Worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood for sure.

A lovely college town bookstore that's been in business in the same spot since the 1880's if I'm not mistaken. They also have a professional art and picture framing operation tucked into the rest of the store.

Always a great place to just run in and grab something you need without having to drive far.
My extended family always take the kids here to check out the toys when they visit

such a great place! they have everything+ the best yarn!

Ben Franklin has everything you could need and more. The people who work here are so friendly and I always enjoy chatting with them.

Wonderful store with friendly service and stocking many necessities plus books

They sell A LOT of stuff. Reasonable prices.

Awesome place to get uncommon gifts ^_^

This place is amazing, you have to come see it!

Best place to get my penny candy

Friendly staff, sells a wide variety of items

THEY HAVE VEGAN JERKY

Fabulous store!