Heard a lot of good things about Dog Eared Books so I decided to stop by. There's many options…read moreinside that I could spend a lot of time just looking at everything they have to offer! I ended up getting a small notebook and a couple postcards. The staff was nice and I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area!

This is definitely one of my favorite book stores I've been to. I loved the way this book store was…read moreorganized, especially the rare and vintage book sections they had. Everything was clearly labeled and the selection was amazing. It was easy to find the books we were looking for, as well as a couple books I had never heard of/thought of reading. The prices were also reasonable for the used books. I spent awhile in here just looking around everywhere and I could have spent even longer. Of course I had to buy the "30 years in business suck it Bezos" sticker lol. Support your local book store!

This is a long-established Japanese bookstore that has been around since I first came to the United…read moreStates over 20 years ago. My grandmother and my aunt both loved this place. They spoke Japanese and received a Japanese education, so this bookstore always held a special meaning for them. The store carries a wide selection of Japanese books, magazines, Reader's Digest (Japanese edition), and manga. It also offers many adorable Japanese-style plush toys, collectibles, and accessories. You'll often see American teenagers who are passionate about Japanese anime and manga browsing here, which gives the bookstore a lively and welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend this bookstore to anyone who loves Japanese culture, anime, manga, or simply wants to experience a little piece of Japan. 一家很老的日式書店，我20年前來美國就有的書店了，我奶奶和我大姑姑生前就很喜歡這家書店，尤其她們都會講日文也接受日本教育。這家書店也很多日本的雜誌、包括讀者文摘和日本的漫畫，這家還有很多很可愛亞洲風格的玩偶和飾品。平常有很多愛好日式動漫的美國青少年會光顧這家書店，我強力推薦給喜歡日本文化的各位。

Compared to the one in L.A., this location is much more organized and the staff seem friendly. They…read morealso have more of the Japanese culture vibes at this location. Like you see more Japanese writing on the walls and signs. They also have a much larger variety of magazines and books here. As with all bookstores, they do sell a lot of plushies and toys here. Saw a lot of Pusheen stuff. There's also a lower level that's dedicated entirely to Manga. And it looks like a pretty huge collection. So I would say this location is maybe 40% reading books, 40% Manga, toys, and gifts and 20% magazines. Or, you can come visit and check it out yourself. There's cute things here worth checking out.

If your idea of a good time is an afternoon spent rambling around in a 5000-plus foot maze among…read morethe books, then Green Apple Books is for you. What I love here are the carefully curated staff selections that are found everywhere. There are always unexpected finds and books you'd never unearth online all housed in this labyrinth of a store. The tables of discounted and used books upstairs are worth a browse. The atmosphere is welcoming, dusty, and this old Victorian house is perfect for wandering. One of my favorite Sunday rituals: browsing until I find something unexpected, and then heading down Clement for dim sum, some thrifting, maybe a Kamei treasure, a strawberry crepe, and some Asian groceries. A Green Apple visit makes the outing complete. San Francisco still has a few good remaining bookstores, and the selection hidden in the winding nooks and crannies at Green Apple, keep it near the top of my list.

I was walking by when I saw the bookstore. First time here. They had several carts with books on…read moresale. It was hard to go over the books as they were not organized. Once you go inside it is a tight place but cute. They have new and used books , two floors. What I liked were the flashcards in front of books giving a little description and thoughts on books. I felt some new books were overpriced. However their clearance and sale books were a great deal. I got an art book for $6. Service was not personable. I was not greeted even at register when I was ready to pay. The lady just charged me. She didn't offer any bag either. It was a little awkward. I love visiting bookstores. However, this one might be the one least friendly I encountered. Overall they have a good selection of books.

great customer service, drip coffee wasn't too shabby and the matcha was enjoyable. However they…read moreprepare their peach concentrate it was reallyyy yummy. the drinks themselves may not be the best you've ever had but honestly the cute book store with a children's play area made it a spot I'd love to come back to a beautiful little corner in the city (:

Ahhh, I don't even know where to begin, I love this place! It has everything I could want in one…read morespot: books, coffee and matcha, pastries, plants, cute little trinkets, and even a kids' corner for my boys. Not only does it have all of that, but the drinks aren't just pretty to look at, they're actually so good. I also love how community-oriented the space feels. It has such a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. I even signed up for their rewards program because I already know I'll be back. I didn't get a chance to explore the back of the store during my last visit, so that's at the top of my list next time. Such a fun place to spend a slow morning or afternoon!

This little book shop is amazing. We found it on a stroll after a show down the road and it was…read moregreat. From the moment you walk in, you smell Peet's Coffee. Such a good combo! ;) They have a variety of genres at good prices. Friendly staff too! We will be back.

Books Inc was acquired by Barnes and Noble and it looks like it's an improvement because they…read morebrought back the magazines. You get a limited stock of the magazines a full service B&N carries. They also now accept Apple Pay and you can get your B&N points through here. Still a great bookstore. Drop by and browse!

One of the best book stores in SF! If you're looking for anything fantasy/sci fi/ horror related,…read morethis is the place to go. Amazing selection and even better recommendations (I can't remember the number of times my finance and I have stopped in and chatted with the staff about new releases and recommendations). They also occasionally have events (like the Onyx Storm release party this week)!

Amazing. Just amazing. This is their new location, relocated (a few years ago?) from their old spot…read moreon Valencia. It's immaculately neat, well-lit, super well-organized, and their selection cannot be beat. I don't consider myself a fantasy/sci-fi/mystery/horror buff, but even I found things I knew I'd love to read here. There truly is something for everyone! I found a Georgette Heyer paperback here; she's famously difficult to find in used and new bookstores. The owners and employees are so friendly, and they emphasized that they will order books for you if you can't find it on their shelves. Just ask! I'll be back for all of my mystery needs :)

This bookstore has been open since 1976 for a reason! The selection of books it's modern and also,…read morecurated. The store ambience and decoration invites you to take your time and enjoy your visit. The staff is friendly and happy to make suggestions. It's priced fairly. There is something special about the place. The selection, the decoration, the layout you name it. I always spend a bit more than I expected, with no regrets, as I always come back.

Located right on Haight Street, The Booksmith is a great bookstore. When you walk into the space,…read moreyou're overwhelmed by all the great titls that they have and are offering. This space is broken up into two main rooms. There's the room you enter when you come in off the street, and then there's the secondary room over to the left. Both are filled with a great collection of literature and/or nonfiction. The focus of this bookstore is really on literature. Though they, of course, have other subjects, as well. This being said, they have a great collection of fiction and poetry. It's really very-very vast. So, if you're in The Haight, and you want to grab a great piece of reading material, this may be your place to go.

Medicine for Nightmares is all you want in a bookstore. The proprietors are quite knowledgeable,…read moreand dedicated to building an artful community. The books are mostly a high brow selection with a lefty intellectual bent. Browsing is a pleasure. Buying some book-friends and cozying up with them will get you through the night.

Wonderful evening events calendar and a beautiful collection of books. Youll find contemporary…read morepolitics, philosophy, poetry, and an unusually strong Spanish language collection. Incredibly sweet people- so generous with the space for all kinds of author readings, chess clubs, writing groups. Lovely people