been here twice, and i have to say ive never been to a friendlier cafe! everyone here is so beyond…read moresweet, and the food is amazing. my favorite to get is the dirty chai latte and its AMAZING. jessica especially is such a doll, shes been so helpful and always a great laugh. definitely coming back when i visit!!

A few paces away from my old home in Aberdeen, Books and Beans was always a welcome sight. Even…read morewhen I wasn't going in as a customer it was nice to walk by and see open windows framing folks reading books and sipping their lattes or friends chatting over their pastries. I did go in several times to do some writing for my Masters Dissertation, when I didn't want to spend another day in the library or just needed a change of pace. (I will say, this cafe isn't the best for super focused working. The volume was a bit too loud, with various conversations happening in different corners and music playing as well. I was on occasion able to find a nook that gave me a bit more privacy and quiet though.) I also brought friends in to try my neighborhood spot, and then we would be those people chatting away. My usual choice was their chai latte, it was not too sweet, creamy, and well spiced. The overall vibe was just so cheery and cosy, with walls of used books for perusing and purchase, yellow paint, and windows out onto Belmont St for Grade A people-watching. Super cool that all of their coffee and tea is FairTrade, and they're the only independent, fully fair trade coffee shop in Aberdeen. Woop, I'll keep supporting them for sure. Can't wait for my next visit this summer!

Big space, two floors and enough books to pick one. Not bad for the beginning. Let´s add more…read more Very kind staff, chair to sit, cafe included (I really like cafes in bookshops, great idea) and kid´s corner. Pretty good, huh? Wanna know more? Well, for us lazy dudes, there are escalators between two floors, Yes, no stairs. Ok, I guess this is enough. I can totally see you running there right now :-)

Excellent selection of books, many of them signed by the author. I have ordered from Blackwells…read moretwice and I have them bookmarked.My purchases were shipped quickly to the US and packaged thoughtfully. Even during the pandemic they make every effort for your books to arrive in a timely manner.

I was on my way home from school when I first went there, it was quite small and not busy and I go…read morethere most days for small things, the staff are really friendly like for example they greet me all the time when I'm in there and they are just so nice

This wee news agents boasts a great selection of micro brewery beer! Despite its size it has…read moreprobably the best selection of artisan beers in Aberdeen.

This store is full of nothing but utter twaddle. Not worth the time it takes to browse.read more

Nice local store, fair selection of goods. It'd be nice if there were more shopping baskets but…read moreit's not that big a deal.

A great shop to visit. Not only does it stock a great range of comics and graphic novel's, but it…read morehas a huge collection of original art from comics from various different artists, and a gigantic (60'000 and counting supply of )back-issues, so if you've missed an issue of a series you're collecting, there's a good chance you could get it here. I've managed to get nearly every issue of Hellblazer from here, so is the first target of any comic collector in Aberdeen. The owner has an encyclopedic comic knowledge, and is always happy to give advice. The shop's the only one I've been to that also has regular signings from people in the comic industry. Artists such as David Lloyd (V for Vendetta), D'israeli (Stickleback), John McCrea (Hitman, The Boys) and Mike Colins (Captain Britain) are regular visitors, as well as writers like Mike Carey (Hellblazer, X-Men, The Unwritten, Lucifer) and Ian Edginton (Stickleback). In a final note, the owner's dachshund (Captain), is also famous, having appeared in Garth Ennis's The Boys spin-off Highland Laddie.

The only real resource for comics in the city. This place has a vast selection, including the much…read morequirkier stuff, not just best sellers six deep. The staff are helpful and have great knowledge. Got a lot of great recomendations of reading new stuff. Check these guys out.