Book Stores in Guelph, ON

10 Paisley Street, Guelph ON N1H 2N6

4.9 Superb 69 reviews

• Today 10AM – 5PM
• (226) 486-1255

“The staff here are absolutely lovely!! Complete sweethearts who clearly love books. Definitely the kind of place I dream about working. I brought in a stack of books a while ago, and they took them at a fair price-they offer store credit or cash, which is great. As a lifelong Big Fan of used book stores, yeah, the prices are on the higher end and the selection isn’t enormous, but I love the fun niche categories, the quality, and the curation. Book stores in particular are very much the sum of their parts for me, and the whole vibe here makes visiting feel special. With so few used shops left, I hope people keep supporting this local gem!”

41 Quebec Street, Guelph ON N1H 2T1

4.6 Superb 186 reviews

• Today 10AM – 8:30PM
• (519) 821-3311

“Stopped by here on a Tuesday night around 8pm and was glad I didn't need a reservation to get a table by the window overlooking the river. The pan seared trout was cooked perfectly and the roasted vegetable side had just the right amount of char, honestly one of the better plates I've had in Guelph lately. Our server knew the menu inside and out and was happy to walk us through a couple of Ontario wine options without being pushy about it. The whole space has this cozy, lived in charm that made it easy to stay for dessert instead of rushing off after dinner.”

University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East Rm 037 Johnston Hall, Guelph ON N1G 2W1

4.5 Superb 20 reviews

• Closed today
• (519) 821-2050

“This bookstore is located in the basement of the building off the footpath. Know what books you need (come with a list) staff will retrieve books for you and you will be on your way in no time. Memberships are offered for a price that reduces your overall book cost should you be taking a full course load.”

435 Stone Road West, Guelph ON N1G 2X6

4.5 Superb 128 reviews

• Today 10AM – 7PM
• (519) 766-9122

“Clean, well stocked. Feels a bit like a maze which is both nice (to get lost in your own nook) and not nice (when walking weirds angles looking trying to menuver) overall though a lovely store.”

55 Wyndham St N T-19B, Guelph ON N1H 7T8

4.4 Superb 62 reviews

• Today 10AM – 6PM
• (519) 763-5544

“There's no doubt The Dragon is a staple establishment to the community of Guelph and is integral to so many residents and visitors who are not just stopping by for the latest comic issue release but to have a provided safe space to meet others and attend events with others sharing their hobby/interest. The Dragon store tends to provide recent popular comics including indie titles, games, collectible figures and host events in the area right beside the store such as D&D, MTG and Pokémon TCG (although you need to signup at times I believe there is still walk-in at times). They also host visits from writers and artists in the industry. The main store is wonderfully designed the layout entices visitors to come in and browse (and hopefully buy heh). I love it, and it's worth mentioning how clean it's kept. Yes this matters. I've many friends and colleagues in the industry mostly writers and a few artists and I get a smile seeing their work on the shelves in-store right here in Guelph. I'd never really stepped into the store frequently until 2023 but I have had family visit the store on my behalf over a decade who always praised their experiences. While I've not run into Jenn or had the pleasure of visiting The Dragon's location in Milton I raise my glass of rootbeer to her and wish continued success. I have had the pleasure interacting with Amy a good few times who always had a positive aura making me feel welcome and informed. I've had pleasant experiences with many other staff who could also tell when I was a little bewildered searching for a title and were happy to help. This attitude keeps me coming back and eager to continue recommending the location to families and friends to visit from out of town. Long Live The Dragon!”

366 Speedvale Avenue East, Guelph ON N1E 1N5

4.2 Good 66 reviews

• Today 10AM – 5PM
• (519) 763-6610

“A good local used book store. The staff were friendly and helpful. There is a massive number and variety of books. If you go there you might not find what your looking for, but you will find something. The only problem is that the books aren't always organized. The majority are categorized alphabetically, but the section I was in (young adult) had a lot of the books scattered around. I would find books from the same author and series in different shelves or sides of the section. Overall, and good store that is definitely worth a visit for anyone that enjoys reading.”