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* Some shops in ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' series are hidden under bushes, which must be chopped down.

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Some shops in ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' series are hidden under bushes, which must be chopped down.down.
** ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOracleGames'': The Lynna City Shop (''Ages'') and the Horon Village Shop (''Seasons'') have each a basement where special goodies are sold at high prices, but access to bioth is initially forbidden. In ''Ages'', Link can use the Harp of Ages to sneak into the basement of the Linna City Shop; and in ''Seasons'', Link is given access to the basement of the Horon Village Shop after showing a Member's Card. Both shops are run by Stockwell.
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* ''Film/MenInBlack'' had Jeeb's shop for special "imported merchandise", which was more HiddenInPlainSight than anything else; his pawn shop is a front for [[ArmsDealer selling guns under the counter]]. Only his hardware is... unconventional:

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* ''Film/MenInBlack'' had has Jeeb's shop for special "imported merchandise", which was is more HiddenInPlainSight than anything else; his pawn shop is a front for [[ArmsDealer selling guns under the counter]]. Only his hardware is... unconventional:

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* The Mirage Village in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyV''. [[spoiler:You encounter it as a random battle in a specific place]].

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The Mirage Village in ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyV''. [[spoiler:You encounter it as a random battle in a specific place]].



* Played with by [=SafeHouse=], a Milwaukee restaurant that is ''themed'' as this trope, complete with hidden passages, an entry password or (goofy) clearance test, and an entrance camouflaged as a generic shipping company. The play comes in because the spy-themed "secret" eatery is a famous local attraction with a website and Wikipedia page.

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* Played with by [=SafeHouse=], a secret agent-themed Milwaukee restaurant that is ''themed'' as this trope, complete with hidden passages, an entry password or (goofy) clearance test, and an entrance camouflaged as a generic shipping company. The play comes in because the spy-themed [[SpyFiction spy-themed]] "secret" eatery is a famous local attraction with a website and Wikipedia page.page. Think of ''Series/GetSmart'' as a marketing ploy.
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** ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'': In Gerudo Town, there is a hidden shop that requires a password to access. If you do manage to gain access to it, you find out ''why'' it's hidden: it sells goods that are illegal by Gerudo law, such as male Gerudo clothes and a skeletal outfit deemed heretical to their spiritual beliefs.

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** ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'': In Gerudo Town, there is a hidden shop that requires a password to access. If you do manage to gain access to it, you find out ''why'' it's hidden: it sells goods that are illegal by Gerudo law, such as male Gerudo clothes and a skeletal outfit deemed heretical to their spiritual beliefs. ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom'' suggests that most Gerudo ''do'' know about it, but are consciously turning a blind eye to it because it's harmless even if it is illegal.
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* ''VideoGame/ScottPilgrimVSTheWorld'' has two:

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* ''VideoGame/ScottPilgrimVSTheWorld'' ''VideoGame/ScottPilgrimVsTheWorldTheGame'' has two:
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* ''Literature/IveBeenKillingSlimesFor300YearsAndMaxedOutMyLevel'': {{Parodied|Trope}} with Eno the Witch of the Grotto. She [[SolitarySorceress lives alone]] in a remote, inaccessible cave because she thinks it's [[AppealToTradition what witches are supposed to do]], disregarding that it's barring her from having a social life or selling any of her herbal remedies. At Azusa's urging, she moves into the city.
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* Played with by [=SafeHouse=], a Milwaukee restaurant that is ''themed'' as this trope, complete with hidden passages, an entry password or (goofy) clearance test, and an entrance camouflaged as a generic shipping company. The play comes in because the spy-themed "secret" eatery is a famous local attraction with a website and TheOtherWiki page.

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* Played with by [=SafeHouse=], a Milwaukee restaurant that is ''themed'' as this trope, complete with hidden passages, an entry password or (goofy) clearance test, and an entrance camouflaged as a generic shipping company. The play comes in because the spy-themed "secret" eatery is a famous local attraction with a website and TheOtherWiki Wikipedia page.
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* Played with by [=SafeHouse=], a Milwaukee restaurant that is ''themed'' as this trope, complete with hidden passages, an entry password or (goofy) clearance test, and an entrance camouflaged as a generic shipping company. The play comes in because the spy-themed "secret" eatery is a famous local attraction with a website and TheOtherWiki page.
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* The DC universe has Paul Gambi, who's shop is similar to Leo's but not seen as often, mostly in ComicBook/TheFlash's comic. (clearly a ShoutOut to [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gambaccini Paul Gambaccini.]])

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* The DC universe has Paul Gambi, who's whose shop is similar to Leo's but not seen as often, mostly in ComicBook/TheFlash's comic. (clearly a ShoutOut to [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gambaccini Paul Gambaccini.]])



-->'''Kay''': You sold [[TechnoBabble a reverberating carbonizer with mutate capacity]] to an unlicensed cephalopoid, Jeebs, you piece of shit...
-->'''Jeebs''': He looked all right to me.
* The Blind Pig is a hidden speakeasy for wizards in ''Film/FantasticBeastsAndWhereToFindThem'' where many shady characters hang out, including Tina's informant, Gnarlak.

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-->'''Kay''': You sold [[TechnoBabble a reverberating carbonizer with mutate capacity]] to an unlicensed cephalopoid, Jeebs, you piece of shit...
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'''Jeebs''':
He looked all right to me.
* The Blind Pig is a hidden speakeasy for wizards in ''Film/FantasticBeastsAndWhereToFindThem'' where many ''Film/FantasticBeastsAndWhereToFindThem''. Many shady characters hang out, out there, including Tina's informant, Gnarlak.



%%* Subverted in Creator/TerryPrattchet's ''Literature/SoulMusic'' in the ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'' series.

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%%* Subverted in Creator/TerryPrattchet's Creator/TerryPratchett's ''Literature/SoulMusic'' in the ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'' series.
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* ''Anime/CardfightVanguard'': The PSY Card Shop is of the "hard to find" variety - it is located in a back entrance in the local mall, in the place where you'd normally expect to find the toilets or a maintenance room. There are also no advertising signs whatsoever. This gets pointed out a few times, but the three girls running it are also professional idol singers. And yes, it sells super rare cards and has top of the line holographic equipment in the back.
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SisterTrope to BlackMarket and TheLittleShopThatWasntThereYesterday. Compare BusinessAsUnusual.

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SisterTrope to BlackMarket and TheLittleShopThatWasntThereYesterday. Compare BusinessAsUnusual.
TheLittleShopThatWasntThereYesterday.
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** In the secret dungeon of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII'', there is an ''invisible'' shop in a room that looks just all the other rooms; you have to get within a few feet of it to see the interaction icon.

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** In the secret dungeon of ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII'', there is ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII'' features an ''invisible'' shop in the [[BonusDungeon Necrohol of Nabudis]]. It is located in a room that looks just all the other rooms; you have to get within a few feet of it to see the interaction icon.icon. In the original game, it is the only place where you can buy Scathe (the strongest Black Magic spell) and Telekinesis (probably the only [[UselessUsefulSpell Technick]] worth using aside from Steal and Libra) as well as readily-available [[ManaPotion Ethers]] and a few accessories otherwise found only in treasure chests or the Bazaar. The catalogue is changed in the ''Zodiac'' versions, but most of the items are still exclusive to the shop.
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* The Blind Pig is a hidden speakeasy for wizards in ''Film/FantasticBeastsAndWhereToFindThem'' where many shady characters hang out, including Tina's informant, Gnarlak.
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* In Toronto, there is a comic book shop. Patrons who press a red button open a door to reveal Figures, a 2,000 square foot comic-themed restaurant decorated with comics and poetry.

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* In Toronto, there is a comic book shop. shop with a hidden restaurant. Patrons who press a red button in the comic book shop open a door to reveal Figures, a 2,000 square foot comic-themed restaurant decorated with comics and poetry.
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* In Toronto, there is a comic book shop. Patrons who press a red button open a door to reveal Figures, a 2,000 square foot comic-themed restaurant decorated with comics-themed art and poetry.

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* In Toronto, there is a comic book shop. Patrons who press a red button open a door to reveal Figures, a 2,000 square foot comic-themed restaurant decorated with comics-themed art comics and poetry.
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* In Toronto, there is a comic book shop. Patrons who press a red button open a door to reveal Figures, a 2,000 square foot comic-themed restaurant decorated with comics-themed art and poetry.
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* In the Los Angeles Athletic Club, there is a BookcasePassage hiding the door to the Blue Room bar, which was launched in 1912. This bar, which hosted Hollywood stars such as Mary Pickford, Rudolph Valentino and Charlie Chaplin during its heyday, is now decorated with antiques and collectibles.

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* In the Los Angeles Athletic Club, there is a BookcasePassage hiding the door to the Blue Room bar, which was launched in 1912. This members-only bar, which hosted Hollywood stars such as Mary Pickford, Rudolph Valentino and Charlie Chaplin during its heyday, is now decorated with antiques and collectibles.
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In RealLife, some ultra-hip nightclubs make it a point of pride that the can sell out the venue despite having no sign.

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In RealLife, some ultra-hip nightclubs make it a point of pride that the they can sell out the venue despite having no sign.sign and having a nondescript door at the end of an alley.

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