Beautifully layed out bookshop. Friendly staff. There are plenty of fabulous books to choose from. Two level of books but they also sell various things. Look up when you’re there to admire the hanging books. Check this place out when you are in the Soho area!

One of my favorite bookstores of all time. Curated and presented beautifully; clearly created by people who truly love books. Unfortunately since Covid the cafe is no longer there but it may be reopened outdoors in the future according to the staff. Highly recommended as a place for any reader to enjoy (plus they have wonderful stationery and other gift items).

This is by far my favorite book store in NYC. There’s SO much thought put into the layout of the store. There are so many highlighted books from staff recommendations. They also do a really good job of highlighting different genres (new in metaphysics?? Incredible) to try and get people out of their reading comfort zone. They have a pretty big bargain section which is great and a very nice card and journal section in addition to their amazing book selection!

Cozy bookstore with a wide selection of genres to choose from. I spent a couple hours here reading some great books on history and economics. Found a favorite of mine by the great Thomas Sowell as well.Staff here are friendly and willing to help. I had one help me look for an incorrectly shelved book that I was hoping to find!I heard there used to be a cafe here, however it seems to have been converted into a stationary section of the store. Theres not too much seating unfortunately, but people come and go pretty quick, so its pretty easy to wait for one of the seats on the bottom level to open up.

Amazing selection of books and magazines! Very popular, so can be a little busy. Helpful staff, wonderful cafe with solid coffee. Nice oasis within the oasis of soho.

I love this bookstore! They capture a sense of wonder that you don’t find in many bookstores. You can tell that their book choices are so well thought out and curated. They also have a great magazine section with a range of mainstream magazines to more under the radar magazines. They also have a cute little cafe inside and a great journals section! All around lovely and inspiring place. Best place to go if you’re in a funk and need to feel inspired by the endless possibilities of the world.

Cute bookstore with cool selection

THE bookstore in NYC, IMO. You can lose yourself in here for a long, long time. The selection is both current and esoteric. They have well-chosen selection for so many topics - art, film, lit, fiction, kids. Also theres a wonderful double rack of hard to find periodicals. ( I could spend an hour at that, easily).I guarantee you will find something that will surprise and delight in this bookstore!Prices are fine. They also have a big sale selection downstairs and in kiosks out front.Theres a little coffee shop / cafe in one corner of the store. Perfect spot to get out of the crush of Soho. Small bites and coffees.Staff in this store is super helpful and very nice.

Super knowledgeable staff. Plus they carry niche titles like Facility Magazine.

The best book store Ive ever been to! They rock.Absolutely incredible diverse selection, theres something for everyone there.Support independent book stores!

I received a gift card to this place which brought me there and I really enjoyed my time leafing through trying to decide what to leave with. The staff are exceptionally nice and helped me sift through the sheer multitude of books they carry. I felt right at home in the stacks, and they carry a large selection of international authors as well which I appreciated!

Good bookstore. Fairly good stationary and such.Some of the crew are delightful. Others act like they dont know why youre asking them for help.That gives it a mediocre rating unfortunately. Right down the middle 3 stars.

Awesome bookstore. It also carries a nice selection of literature in Spanish as well childrens books. I wish they carry something for the middle schooler but its maybe too much to ask.

Nice setting. Not a large selection as far as puzzle books go. Was looking for a word search book in jumbo print, but the only word puzzles they had were a quarter of a shelf of crosswords and sudokus.

I came across this place during a recent visit to NYC while walking around in SOHO. It was a real surprise to find a place like this in the middle of all the expensive brand name stores in the area. This is one of the best bookstores I have visited - great collection, well laid out and wonderful staff picks with thoughtful comments. Make sure to spend time in the basement as well.

Lovely bookstore with tons of hidden gems on each of their two floors. The A/C is a godsend in this heat wave, and they have a nice stationery section.

Always a pick-me-up for my mood and my mind.You will always find what you need here, even if you did not know it beforehand.

Love this store always have and always will. Great selection of stationary and curated book selections in the numerous sections

In my search of the independent bookstore, from a time when travel was easier, I found this one and sat and drank the coffee and enjoyed a bite much needed. I remember just watching the silent smiles and serious expression of the quiet searchers in the store at the time and I enjoyed it as much as the good book, that I had discovered there at the time. Such a relaxing venture and so many things to offer over the books that they carry. It was a feeling to me I will never forget with enjoyment, even for the rest of my weary feet. Support your independent bookstores and this one another great one to do just that. My name is Roger Browning, the author of The Reckoning of Rance. Now available at amazon.

Great bookstore in a neighborhood that really needs one. Interesting selection in a good way, helpful staff. Nice childrens section on the lower level.

An independent bookstore in a sea of chain stores! Nice selection overall, and for book junkies visiting the neighborhood, be sure to visit Housing Works used bookstore around a couple corners on Crosby St.

I love the bookstore! Its a great place to take your time and choose a book or magazine. I like it when I find a spot in the coffee room and enjoy a cup while carefully checking a few magazines out.

Not a very big store but with fantastic selection of books.

Its a nice independent bookstore with a unique design. They have quite a large selection of books as well. Although their cafe is small, they serve a variety of yummy cookies, drinks, and various good eats. Staff is helpful and professional as well.

If you love books, you’ll love McNally Jackson.

Its a huge and nice bookstore. It includes varieties categories. Also a coffee shop inside. Its not only a bookstore but also a small library.

Great independent book store. Nice selection of books, great children’s section

Book store is very nice, they also have good amount of stationary items which are expensive but you might find something really unique.Gets very crowded and cramped on the weekend.Coffee shop sharing the same place is a mice bonus, especially if you want warm up. Again be aware of not finding a seat and waiting in the line on the weekend.

I love this space. Great books, great stationary selections...its a really lovely book store

Great book vibes!

Brought home a book of amazing local recipes!

Its all about the atmosphere. And I enjoy this place a lot. Take this as the first stop in SOHO area would be a good choice.Since you wont buy anything, you can transfer yourself from busy life to SOHO mood here.

This will always be one of my favorite book stores. The curation of books, recommendations and conversations happening are top notch and it is always one of my favorite places to stop in the city to read a book jacket, pick up Cereal Magazine or meet a friend for tea.

Pretty average bookstore with a decent collection of foreign language books

Cute bookstore with a lovely cafe! I liked the atmosphere!

Kind and helpful staffs. Cozy atmosphere.

Best independent bookstore in nyc. Go there instead of Amazon. Its worth it completely

This place is the best in town. Great curation, and the way the store is designed leaves a browser always curious and intrigued.

This is a great cute bookstore with lots of variety and a small cafe.

I love this bookstore so much. They have a great selection and will order anything for you. Thanks to all the staff for always being helpful and friendly.

The Spanish section was superbly curated by Javier Molea, an amazing uruguayan librarian. From classics to the latest trends vas a encontrarlo ahí.

Amazing store, great service

Incredibly impressed by the measures being taken by this store during covid times. The employees were helpful and made sure everyone was socially distanced. Felt very safe here and it was so nice to be back in a book store. This is one of the best ones NYC has to offer. Fantastic selection, intuitive organization, and great prices. Don’t miss your chance to shop local and support an independent book store. Love this place.

Great selection and affordable prices.

Cute bookstore that has 2 floors and lots of options

Great bookstore, reasonable prices

This is the best and largest book store

Quaint little bookstore, has great stationary and cards as well. Not a huge book selection but that is limited by the stores space, but what they do have is excellent

I love this place (but I dont think that I would hate a book store). Its divded by country and I love that idea because I always looking for authors from other countries. I came to the store because I needed one book but I ended up leaving with that book and more.

Great variety of titles about all the fields: novels, architecture, art, cinema, ...everything!also, really important, friendly employees and good prices

One of my favorites and true to its tagline -- independent booksellers in Soho. A cozy spot to grab a book, order a coffee, and read or just relax in the cafe, if youre lucky enough to snatch a spot. No wifi (or outlets in plain sight) so not a place to take your conference calls, but that makes it all the more special as a place to unplug and bury yourself in a new favorite novel.

Great vibes great selection.

Great selection of books.

A very cute curated bookstore with lots of stationery as well. They also have a dog!!!

Great science section and the employees were very nice.

Best bookstore in NYC by far. The Strand is a close second. But this one is way cozier.

Its a very welcoming bookstore with pleasant employees. They helped me find the perfect book for my weekend read.

Cute little bookstore with a nice cafe.

Excellent for all.

Good

Really nice book store. there are three levels and a very diverse selection of books. The owners are clearly making an effort to stock more than the best sellers. Make sure to head to the back and look at the translated works, as they have a fantastic international selection. Some of the selection leans more literary than consumer, but Im sure you could find something that suits your fancy. Keep in mind that there is a cafe in the front of the book store, and a calendar of great author events!

One of my most frequent visiting bookstores in the city. Love the staffers’ book recommendations and displays of the latest books. McNally’s selection is quite broad (no problem finding what I’m looking for), has several seating area when you’re browsing or doing light reading, and a coffee shop within the bookstore (naturally restroom too in the basement). They also hold free book signing events regularly that are fun to check out. A gem in the fun neighborhood for book shopping.

The staff is so helpful and nice, every visit.

A wonderful place for those who love books ❤️

You cant really browse for more than 20mins but still has great recommendations!

By far one of the best bookstores I’ve been to. They have an amazing curated selection of books featured and I’m always excited to see what the staff recommended. Don’t miss the downstairs, there is an adorable children’s section and a plethora of travel books.

Who doesnt like a good bookstore?

Sweet spot!

What a wonderful find. Intimate location, 2 floors, Fantastic selection and helpful staff.

Great bookstore! Wonderful and vast selection of books as well as very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff!

One of the best bookstores in the city. A bit pricey and but definitely a welcoming community (except for the patrons vying for one of the limited seats in the cafe. They aren’t.)

Great variety

Clean, concise selection. All genres covered nicely in a compact place.

Spent hours in there on rainy afternoons. One essential spot to visit and shop for amazing books and quality stationary if you’re in Manhattan

I love the selection of global literature. Most well-curated collection Ive seen from any bookstore in the city. I wish the cafe were more spacious/comfortable.

Great collection of books around fashion, art and literature. Like their section with books ranked in the order of 15 year popularity. Like their section downstairs for quieter time.

Great selection of books

Beautiful bookstore, with a great selection, fun and friendly staff.

McNally Jacksons cafe is a really good work environment where everyone around you is focused and personally that makes me more focused, me and my friend went today and shared a large pot of tea for six dollars and they also have baked goods we worked really well there and got more done than we would have at our house and plan on going again soon. I would highly recommend going to McNally Jackson, in adition to the small cafe it is a very versatile and large book store with a kids and teen section as well. Check it out!

Nice bookstore

I personally enjoy having a casual environment to read instead of a completely silent place. So I spend hours at this place every time. I really like the selection of books they have for every topic. One thing that would make my experience even better is having more room to sit around.

My favourite bookstore in the city! The whole shop feels very well curated, the books are displayed in an accessible manner and I really like how the literature is separated by region. They have a great, high quality stationary selection, and the staff are very friendly and helpful and knowledgable. Also the bathroom is really cool (not sure if it’s still there but it has purple lighting and quotes on the walls)

Gorgeous little book shop not too far from Soho. Its independently run bookstore with a cafe inside it. Their magazine selection is one of my favorite in the city. Definitely visit their stationery store if you visit! Its just around the corner and is a dream land for stationery nerds.Their tea and mocha is also amazing and highly recommended.

One of the best bookstores in the city. I always love checking out there windows, tables and highlights for new books. I also seem to find things here I dont see elsewhere (even other independent bookstores). Their childrens section is especially good in my opinion. Beautifully designed and gorgeously illustrated alongside mainstream popular books. I dont think Ive ever gone in and come out without buying something.Friendly, helpful and courteous staff.

Always the best books but you have to stand on line to get in

Really comfortable feeling for bookies to browse selection.

Great selection of books year round. Very high quality stationary; I buy a new notebook almost every time I go in. Theres also a cute Cafe inside which serves tea and other refreshments. The staff is super friendly and helpful

Niche bookstore. Selection size is not Barnes & Nobles but it does offer a unique taste for the best sellers. Attached to bookstore is a coffee shop - never tried but theres always a crowd so its probably not bad. If you have to use the bathroom just bring a quarter with you.

Currently the only bookstore I met Arnold Schwarzenegger at.

McNally Jackson is a real book store - the kind we need more of - quality quality quality & they maintain a great series of book release events & conversations with authors.You will not be disappointed with the staffs knowledge or the selection.They also have a small cafe now.For those of you who live in the burbs & find public transportation just too long or distant from your doorstep - you probably already know that the secret to New York driving is arrive places at 5:45 or 6:45 pm depending on the block. Prince street & surrounding blocks are not that challenging to park on if you time your arrival to 6:45 as spaces all become legal at 7:00 pm and there are also several blocks of the avenues that are legal 1 & 2 hour pay parking zones .

This is a fantastic bookstore, with a great selection and a cute cafe. Their books on food, architecture, and art are especially impressive. Theres a pretty substantial downstairs area as well. You can definitely spend a while here!

Great independent book store with a good selection. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There is a nice cafe too. I always enjoying checking out the staff picks and usually grab a couple because they make good picks.

Highly respectable resource, especially if youre looking for titles buyers for big chains dont pick up. In my opinion one of the top two booksellers in Manhattan, but calmer and more intimate than The Strand.

The cafe decorations is so creative✨

Fantastic place - great choice of books, good coffee. Linger if you can but its just such a great place to hang finding space can get a bit competitive at peak times. Oh and really great readings and events too.

Nice thoughtful selection of books

A lovely boutique bookstore + more!

A wonderland! Of all the bookstores I visited in NY (there were a LOT) this one was my favourite!

McNally Jackson is a great bookstore near Nolita in Manhattan. Its two levels with books, magazines, and a coffee shop on the main floor. The bottom floor has even more books, journals, and a great kid space with a little house for kids to read in the center.

A lovely bookstore in East Soho with all the best books, with rare exceptions. Even if you dont know what to get, ask the knowledgeable people at the counter, and you shall receive. Go downstairs for the best brain fodder.