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“A nice store at the college, tend to come here every once and awhile when I'm craving a little snack or when I need somethings for classes or just to have for the fun of it .”
“An excellent source for graphic novels for school age kids, especially if you want more diversity than the typical marvel or DC approach. When I found out my 1st grader was trans, this store helped me find age appropriate books that they could see themselves in. And they in turn learned stories about brown kids, black kids, and immigrants from other graphic novels there that I would never have known existed. Staff are excellent and know their stock.”
“Very unique shop :) They have a great selection of used and new books. I especially like the poetry section, there are lots of rare/small press publications. It's also cool to pop in for live music.”
“I came in looking for a book on a subject that they didn't have, but the gentleman I spoke with offered up some alternatives and shared his knowledge on a few subjects related to my inquiry. Overall great experience”
“amazingly curated queer bookstore. great sections on Indigineity, lgbti+ fiction and nonfic, poetry, greeting cards etc. many fun staff picks and very kind workers! 10/10”
“Unbelievable little bookstore. Everyone who works there is an avid reader and a good listener. And if they don't have a title, they get it for you in a day or two. You can't go wrong here!”
“A gem of a bookstore, featuring basically any cookbook or book about food you could imagine. The folks who work there are extremely helpful, and the environment is excellent.”
“Bookshop West Portal should be on everyone's best book store list! It's my personal favorite - it feels like a warm and inviting community space, the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they know their books. I love going there. Their stock is always good, and they can order anything that might be missing quickly. They also regularly sponsor author readings, and book clubs. For example, Irish author Ethel Rohan curates an Irish book club, recommending books to read and authors to follow. It's such a wonderful neighborhood - City - amenity.”
“really lovely place- good vibe, wide selection, and vibrant feel. the back has a bit of an art gallery and some games(when I went) and it was nice to walk through. I sat for about an hour and read books I brought with me(which they kindly lete read in their shop) and it was lovely. I really like that it's open late when not much else is. as someone who suffers from nightmares often this place really did feel like medicine. perhaps more of a clever nameing then litterally implication, but it really lives up to it with its cozy and warm atmosphere.”
“I got the iced matcha latte with oat milk and vanilla sweetner. It was really good quality and one of the best matchas i’ve had so far in SF! Drink was a rich green color, so that was a tell tale sign it was good quality matcha.-1 star because the only alternative milk they have is oat milk. I would love if they had almond or soy too.”
11AM - 7PM
301 S B St, San Mateo
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“Beautifully full of books from a variety of topics. As a bibliophile you can peruse without interference. Every book is priced, so no surprises there. My go-to bookstore when I want something to make me happy
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“Adobe Books is a great community gathering place that features brilliant artists and musicians. In an era where the commons are dying, it brings me a lot of satisfaction to know i can stop by adobe books any day and be around enriching conversation, and great, affordable books.”
“Discover a wonderful haven for book lovers encompassing a diverse range of subjects. Indulge in a delightful café experience while surrounded by literary treasures. Lose yourself in the tranquility of a garden nestled within the bookstore's walls.”
“What a cute gift store! That was my go-to anytime I needed to buy a gift card or a SF-related gift. The SF theme objects are not those poor quality ones that you find at the typical touristy gift shop, they made with quality I good taste. If you’re looking for a SF souvenir, that’s to place to go to! (Or the one on haight street)”
“I could spend all day in this Barnes & Noble. I love the sections that I'm interested in: Business, Self Study, Sports, Current Events, Study Aids. Great books for myself and for giving as gifts to friends and my old high school. The staff are friendly and courteous.”
“I should have been going to Florey much sooner. Im surprised at the variety of selection available in the store. If they don't have a book I'm interested in, they will order it. The price and delivery time is comparable to big box stores. Plus, the owner is great.”
“What a beautiful bookstore with such a generous inventory! With time to kill waiting for a delayed flight & a book in my carry-on I had finished hours before, I was so happy to find that Compass had a huge number of books on my want-to read list (not just the limited amount of trending/newer titles that most of the smaller book sections in airport gift stores have). If you’re looking for your next read ahead of travel at SFO, please give them a visit - they also have a store in Terminal 2!”
10AM - 5PM
375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco
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“I had a great beginner class here. The instructor was friendly and very informative. The building is nice with interesting equipment. I look forward to taking more classes”
“I went here a while back to buy some very affordable guitars when I was teaching myself how to play the guitar. I bought a nice electric guitar (Stratocaster style--I don't recall the brand) and a Rosa acoustic guitar. I also purchased a tambourine and a recorder. Even though they were not expensive, the employee (I think his name was Abraham) still added on an additional discount! What a deal! So, if you need to purchase an affordable guitar, which are displayed in the front window, this is just the place for you.”
“This is a wonderful spot to get a child's gift. The young lady who helped us was phenomenal. She was sweet kind and patient. They have an awesome selection.”
10AM - 8PM
480 Primrose Rd, Burlingame
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“Really great and popular library! Nice high atmosphere for both quiet study spaces and conversational areas for tutoring or wfh spaces.Bathrooms pretty clean for a public library”
“Books Inc. is a very cool bookshop located in terminal two of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The decor is warm and inviting, there are literally thousands of books ranging from children’s, teenager, to adult. Books of almost any genre are available. They also sell toys and stuffed animals for the kids. Great place to stop by if you’re ever in the airport and are looking for a good Red. I recommend.”
“Treasure trove of rare left wing and queer books with a delightful and knowledgeable staff. Make an appointment to visit in person or explore their collection online.”
“Great mom and pop book shop selling books on Asian American history and culture. They also sell koinobori (carp for Japanese Children’s Day), chopsticks, origami paper. There are only two stores like this in the Bay Area, the other one being Eastwind Books in Berkeley. Volunteer run.”
“I love this bookstore! The items are very reasonably-priced and there's a great variety of inventory in the store (gift items, Bibles, greeting/note cards, a really cool selection of Christian rings, etc.). I like the wide selection of books and Children’s Bibles (for all ages) in the children's section of the bookstore. Well worth a visit!”
“Great shop to check out TCGs & supplies, might as well to play a few games in the quiet atmosphere. P.S. Feel free to contact them beforehand if you are not sure they are opening or not.”
“Excellent organization. They follow through with their customers, ask questions if they are unsure about your order, they have even given me tips on how to reduce costs. The products are all overly pricey, but thats the way it is with all church supply stores. Ive had the owner or ceo reach out to me in the past, and this past week I had a customer service question and the person who responded was the same owner/ceo”
11AM - 4PM
50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco
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“This school has the most amazing gardening. The spring is the best time to visit the campus. One needs to bring a camera. The trees and bushes are beautiful this time of year.”
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“Great place to hangout with books and awesome ambience for book lovers sections for kids and there not just books but good collections of toys and board games, and staff is great in helping and explaining.”