The smaller of the two I've been to it's still not that small given the multiple levels. Where you have me lost is that most of the ground floor is gifts souvenirs and trendy stuff/stationary. Normally I don't mind but I was surprised given the fact that everything upstairs seemed so condensed because of this like an aisle and that's it. Because of this I didn't get the type of time I wanted to have in what I was told was the biggest in Australia. Your mileage may vary on this obviously but for me that's a dealbreaker. On lighter notes staff were scarce and while nice didnt have what I was looking for. Books were in the best condition of the two and I was impressed by that as again I don't have that where I'm from. Despite that Sydney will eventually be my home I'll definitely be looking to shop in Melbourne more for the genres of my tastes. read more

Absolute garbage service. I PRE ORDER a textbook MONTHS in advance. I then have to reach out to THEM to confirm my order as they didn't do so. They extend the delivery date out another 23 days, whatever, fine. I reach out again 20 odd days after that date, only to be told they don't have the book anymore. I demand a refund. They REFUSE. THEY HAVE THE *GALL* TO REFUSE A REFUND UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES!?!? The demand my bank account number! They demand 4-6 weeks turn around time for their "Accounts" team to process the refund. WHAT. A. JOKE. Don't bother with this clown company. Absolute clown circus square go. read more

Dymocks - Clown Circus - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Great gigantic stationary and book store. We don't have stores like this anymore in the US. Love this store. I could browse for hours inside a store such as Dymocks. There are many ways to find and search for any books that one is looking for. I personally just go section by section. If there's a book I cannot find, I go to their computers to search for it. Thanks to amzn (though I do love amzn. Been an amzn shareholder since I was a baby...thanks to mommy for buying those beautiful shares....haha and still am), we no longer have big beautiful books/gift stores like we use to in the ancient days. So if you want, you may have to travel to DOWN UNDER to get some old school R&R. I did, LOL!! You've gotta visit this place when you visit the land down under!! Highly recommend it!! read more

Ordered academic book on 17 Jan required for university course pre-reading by 14 Feb, and paid for fast delivery between 29 Jan and 2 Feb. Told today 3rd Feb it won't be arriving until 16 March, 5 weeks after I need it. Terrible outcome which may impact my ability to do the course. Will never shop at Dymocks again. No wonder these retailers are all dying out. read more

Oooh an international bookstore. Yes please! Loved that it was so large with great selections in a variety of area. EXCELLENT signage which warms my librarian heart. Loved their clearance section and bought some lovely notecards there. The childrens section had beaucoup gift items as well. Lots of employees around but I didn't really need assistance. Great local Australia section. Just had to resist buying all the books since I would have to squeeze them into my suitcase going home. read more

Do not go there! A few weeks ago I ordered a cake at Dymocks Cafe in Sydney. It came with an ice cream. It was too much calories and more than what I wanted to spend ($17.60 on coffee and cake). I was not happy with them pushing it on me but had it and didn't say anything. I give people another chance. Today I ordered the same thing but specified no ice cream and when I asked if it was less price, the waitress said yes. When I go up to pay the bill it is $17.60 again I mention they what the waitress said and the old lady who is probably the manager/owner says "Take off 60 cents". This was just rude and unnecessarily obnoxious. I told her to charge me full price but I wouldn't be back. She says that's ok and proceeds to charge me full price. So I paid $17.60 again for coffee and cake. I won't be back .. EVER!! People, this rude woman doesn't deserve your business. Go somewhere that knows how to treat people with some respect. She also reflects very poorly on Dymocks also as this cannot be the first time this happened. I will never purchase anything here again neither the bookshop or the cafe. read more

Not even going to deny it but.... I spent an hour in here today, looking at stationary and touching all the stationery they have. This place literally has enough stationary to last you and your office a life time. They have everything from geeky mugs, rich people fountain pens, art supplies and every different sized and coloured pens and pencils, and every different shaped and sized and coloured notepad you will ever see in your life, they don't discriminate. I've been looking everywhere for the Teal and Bright Pink Stabilo Highlighters and I finally finally finally found it here! Alleluia! :D read more

Thanks Dymocks for opening up a wide range of literature to the public. You are doing the Australian public a great service. I hope Dymocks continues to thrive in the years to come. read more

Really nice little shop. Mostly helpful but not overbearing employees, happy to assist, but also happy to let you browse as long as you'd like. I like their Penguin section as well as the Lonely Planet travel section. read more

Great selection of books! Definitely room for improvement on the customer service side of things.

I wanted to collect a paid order from a different store as I was nearby and in stock but told being a franchise store "No". With customer service like this no wonder people buy online. It's shame when you try to support them. read more