The Barnes & Noble Cafe at the Tanforan location consistently delivers good service. The baristas…read moreare friendly, polite, and welcoming every time we visit. They make the experience pleasant and enjoyable, and it truly sets this location apart (whereas Hillsdale location don't seem to like repeat customers). P.S. There's also a young gentleman at the bookstore register who always goes above and beyond with customer service. He is consistently helpful, polite, and professional. His attitude really stands out and deserves recognition. So overall we truly appreciate the entire team for making each visit enjoyable.

It is the normal day to be here. The books are organized ,…read moretrying to see if ten dollars books are still out there. Overall, it's the good experiences.

Cute local women-owned bookshop right here in Westlake. I used to work nearby and would often make…read morea visit for my book needs! They often host community events and are always super helpful. In between shopping, eating, grocery stores, banking, and boba runs sits a little reading nook called Peninsula Books. Definitely be sure to stop by and take a gander at their selections.

I love cute local bookshops like this one! They had a nice selection of new and used books. You can…read morealso donate books. In the front they have a section of free books that you can take which I thought was super cool! The person at the front told me you can take as many as you want! There is also a section of bargain books at the front for $5 or less! I saw a lot of books I've read before such as The Pilot's Wife and Room in pretty decent condition! I bought a new book at full price. It was in pretty much immaculate condition and I wanted to support this nice bookstore! I used to buy most of my books on Amazon online but half the time they come scuffed so I kind of stopped doing that. Come by and support this cool local bookshop!

On a sunny day in SF, this bookstore and cafe is a great space to explore! On the weekend, there…read morewas a short line; I only waited about five minutes before ordering. I tried thier hojicha latte, which had a strong, tasty flavor that came through very nicely. It wasn't as sweet as I personally preferred, but the depth of the hojicha still made it enjoyable. After finishing our drinks, my friends and I enjoyed exploring their book collection. There's also a small nook upstairs that mainly has childrens' books but also provides a great view of the downstairs area!

I gave Black Bird Bookstore and Cafe in the Sunset District a second chance and it's safe to say…read morethat their matcha did not disappoint this time! I got the Guava Matcha Latte (w/ oat milk) and it was so good!!! I love that the flavor was more on the subtle side, not overpowering guava puree / syrup! Definitely not suitable for wfh but absolutely perfect for chatting with friends or reading a book Oh and I absolutely LOVE that it's a coffee shop AND bookstore... my literal dream

The former Glen Park Public Library space is now Bird & Beckett Books & Records. This is an…read moreinteresting bookstore which is also a record shop and a live music venue. There are many aisle of books to explore from all genres and sub genre with subjects such as cooking, food , film, memoirs, music, and novels. Some evenings during the week they have live music performances. They also have vinyl records and other novelties available. A good neighborhood gem in Glen Park in San Francisco to find aisles of classic books and literature. During the day check out the different categories of fiction and nonfiction book titles Come here during the evening for the weekly live music jazz recitals

What an absolutely amazing place. Stumbled upon this bookstore while out for a stroll in Glen Park…read more It is the real deal, frozen in time. They have a phenomenal selection of books in all categories, from baking to mystery to history. This bookstore is also a community hub, offering live jazz, poetry readings, and hosting authors for talks. They even have a piano! Some of the bookshelves are on wheels, which makes room for chairs and an audience. The proprietor is helpful and kind. Wish we could give more than five stars!!!

Cute little bookshop in the West Portal with a good selection of new & popular books. The staff was…read morehelpful when I asked about a book I was looking for. It was not in stock but they offered to order it for me (not local so declined this offer). Fun selection of greeting cards, small selection of tote bags, stickers and other fun things (mugs, bookmarks, etc.) Prices seemed normal (so maybe a little higher than Amazon, etc.) for an independent book store but probably comparable to a large bookstore chain.

We were back again! I love ordering from them! It is indeed a cute book shop that I enjoy…read morerevisiting. They have books for all kinds of readers of all ages as they have recommended sections with featured titles, and they have lots of the classic ones for required reading or summer reading lists. Summer event: I found Waldo here! I like this initiative to support local businesses at West Portal too!

B Street Books remains an absolute gem. While I certainly miss having them right in downtown San…read moreMateo, their new Burlingame location is well worth the trip. They have a fantastic, curated selection where you can truly get lost in the stacks. I rarely leave without finding one or two obscure titles that feel like once-in-a-lifetime finds. What I appreciate most is the atmosphere: the owner and staff are incredibly knowledgeable if you have a question, but they truly respect the "browser's right" to wander in peace. No hard sell, no hovering--just a quiet, welcoming space to discover your next favorite book. It's the kind of local shop that makes a community better.

UPDATE: Moved from San Mateo (replaced by a hapless salad shop serving wilted product) to 1471…read moreBurlingame Avenue, Burlingame.

Smallest Barnes and Noble I've ever been, but they did a good job of making the most of the space…read more The layout is not straightforward, so it feels like there's a lot of shelves to wander. There's a small section of kids books in the back and they will sometimes have activities and storytelling. This is a good place to walk around and look for potential gifts. Staff is friendly and helpful. If you love shopping for books in real life and are typically looking for something more popular (or else it likely wouldn't be in stock) then this is the place for you.

I used to spend hours at the Barnes & Noble at Tanforan Mall, so it was such a joy to step into…read morethis cozy little location. Though it's on the smaller side, the store still has a great selection of books and an inviting, charming vibe. Beyond the books, there are also tons of cute gift items like notebooks, journals, cards, and tote bags that are hard to resist, and also a little section of board games! Everything was thoughtfully displayed and very fun to browse. I only popped in for a quick look, but ended up lingering longer than expected. The staff was kind and welcoming, and my book-loving heart felt right at home!

While visiting the city of San Francisco came across Dog Eared Books and decided to stop in to see…read morewhat they had to offer. The bookstore was small and pretty busy with customers reading and selecting books to purchase. I walked around the bookstore to see what would catch my eye and they had so many good books to choose from. Walked over to their clearance section and found two books that peaked my interest. Ended up purchasing, the portrait of Dorian Grey and animal farm. They we're both a steel at a discounted price. These two books were on my list of books that I've been wanting to read, and now they have been added to my personal library. The employees here are welcoming and friendly. They are also very busy, keeping the store while organized and appealing to the eye.

The coolest bookstore I've ever been to!…read more My friend and I were on a mission for books to add to our "to-read" lists, and found this really cool store via google. It's nice to see small business bookstores doing so well, because it was really busy here! I wish we had more businesses like this where we're from. Small inside, but room to navigate around. I loved the Staff Picks and science fiction sections the best. There's also a decent fiction selection as well. At check-out, we ended up getting 4 books each! So there are some really great finds here. We'll definitely come back! This was such a fun shopping experience.

IYKYK! You can find cards In Stock here! Can't find it at the local stores at all? Last I checked,…read moreall of the stocks were gone from the big chains. Look no further, and hop over the hill to this seaside comic and card shop! I have been here many times over the decades, and they do not disappoint. They even have a manga section! The guy there was cool too as we chatted - Payton, I think. I can edit this to correct it. We were talking about comparisons of different editions of D&D, the latest MTG crossover, the awesome, open gaming space they have to offer, and comics. Great guy, great shop!

This one's tough because I don't want to leave a bad review for a place I've been to once, but I'll…read moregive you all the details of my visit. Upon walking in the door, I peeked to my right and saw a magazine rack selling Fangoria. Right on. Also, saw the fella' behind the register and immediately went up to him to ask where the new comics were, as it was a Wednesday. He kind of points to his right and says "It's where the sign for new comics are." I couldn't see it. There were racks in front of where I was standing and that section. I asked so I wouldn't have to wander through the game tables and other merchandise. I was looking for new comics. Thought it was a little rude, but it didn't really bother me. So I get to the new comics section. It's completely unorganized. Or maybe it was organized, but by someone with an OCD disorder that only makes sense to them. Is it that hard to have DC, Marvel, Boom, IDW etc separated nicely to look through the issues by company? It was madness. Also, the comic racks were a bit ramshackle. A lot of the books were bent, worn, and some even looked folded in half when I was looking. I wouldn't buy a six dollar comic for any reason in that kind of condition, considering they were supposed to be "brand new". I continued to look through the stuffed, unorganized shelves to find something to buy as what I was looking for was nowhere to be found. That's fine and I'll get into that in a moment, but I wasn't just/only looking for the "hot" comics right then. Image is always coming out with new number ones that look interesting, and I couldn't find anything. Seriously, I wanted to spend some money, so I'm trying to find absolutely anything. Didn't happen. So, I go back up to the register and just ask about the titles I'm looking for. Every title I ask about I get a two word answer, "Sold Out". Now, this is fair, I was there late and the fellow told me that his patrons are usually coming in around noon and buying the new books up then. Bummer for me. Seems if your stock gets eaten up that quick, you'd order a few more copies of said titles, but I don't know how to run a comic shop. Who knows? Okay, better things. It isn't really my bag, but it seemed like they had a lot of boxes of back issues. I doubt that place is going to let you grab a key issue for cheap, but it's probably worth checking out if you're trying to complete a run. So, that seemed decent. They had a shelf of trades, nothing caught my eye because I either have already read or own the ones I would be interested in, but I suppose it would be worth a look. They were all fairly older, and it didn't seem like they were discounted at all. I did not exactly peruse them to see if that was the case, just seemed that way. That's okay, though because it's far better to support an LCS than just snagging them online. I saw that they had some gaming tables, and some folks were doing just that. It's always a nice addition to a store. I didn't even head in that section, so I have no insight on cool boardgames, RPGs, or card game selection. Could be great. The sign on the outside says "Anime Imports", instead of "CoastsideComics", so maybe that's what they do and comics are just a backseat now. I don't have the option to get there early, so I could have started a pull list and waited a couple of months for that to start getting going. I'm buying about fifteen-eighteen titles a month, but I couldn't get over how they treat their shelved comics, so I decided not to. Conclusion: This is not a store for me. Not organized. About a quarter of the books look like they've been read over and over and kept in someone's back pocket. No way to pop in and get something new after one pm. Register guy was okay, but not very helpful with the slightest touch of...I dunno, it wasn't completely rude, just kind of unwelcoming to an obviously new to this store customer. I tried desperately to find something to buy, and I'm a comic guy! I would have bought anything that looked remotely interesting. Just didn't have anything. I guess that's it.

Great place, the coast side needs more comics and card stores! Glad one is still hanging aroundread more

Just avoid this place. Just do it. I will never return to this store again. Aside from being a…read morestagnant store with dead dusty product, their staff are rude and unprofessional. Says online there is a RCQ, I message them online and call them no answer. I show up after driving a long distance/toll and the answer I get is "oh sorry" then proceeds to heat up food. So I ask do you know when it'll be and the reply is "oh I don't know, I'm just the guy who works here." No kidding you work here and should be informed or at least call boss to figure it out, especially after I just said I traveled a long distance. More concerned about with heating up a burrito than helping a customer. Well at least the beach is nearby with Taco bell cantina. Do yourself a favor and go there.