My favorite book store ever! Nicely eclectic selection, a cool little art gallery in the back, and a nice classic look. Love browsing here and checking out the art, on of my goto places to visit in SF.

Amazing local store to have so close by. Lots of great titles across an array of subjects. My kid likes to go and we pick out a book every so often

Helpful and friendly staff. Great deals on used books. Good art work at the back of the store.

Ive only been here once but it immediately jumped onto my Top Ten Indie Bookstore. Great selection of poetry, social justice and everything needed to start and/or fight in the Resistance. There is an art gallery, fun kids section and they host lots of events.Remember to Ask Raul about Proust. I got one of his book recommendations too.

Friendly, well stocked, efficient book store. An actual one. They can order books for you that arent on the shelf. Staff here is helpful and literate. Refreshing!

Amazing local bookstore!! It is so cute and there are a lot of modern and contemporary books here. There is a small gallery in the back which showcases some unique artwork and there is even seating to enjoy the work or perhaps read. The service is so friendly and there is a great sense of community here

There is a bright reading room inside.

Love this place. Great selection and helpful staff. Support your neighborhood bookstore 📖

Its a nice cozy bookstore for English and Spanish readers

I was happy to find a book store in the neighborhood. Ive been there twice and they could be a little more helpful instead of just staring at me like Im an alien or something the whole time I look around lol. However they have an okay selection for a little book store. Alot of sketchbooks and notebooks and I think they offer some kindbof art classes as well.

Peaceful food selection good prices

Amazing local bookstore!! It is so cute and there are a lot of modern and contemporary books here. There is a small gallery in the back which showcases some unique artwork and there is even seating to enjoy the work or perhaps read.

I was really quite disappointed in the size of their fantasy, history, and anthropology sections. The place is quite bright and open, but unfortunately the off-kilter jazz they had playing drove me back out into the rain in record time.While the guy behind the counter wasnt rude, I had to drag his attention away from his phone to ask if I could check out.Overall? I would not recommend.

Absolutely charming little bookstore!! Wonderful eclectic selection and friendly staff.

Great community bookstore in the Mission.

I am generally a fan of bookstores, and when exploring cities always try to find and go in any bookstores that are in the area. Of all the small independent bookstores I have been to, I must this is probably the best one - their selection is fantastically eclectic and large, the place was quiet and not too full, and the gallery at the back actually had some good art I enjoyed looking at. I ended up finding three little obscure books I could not help but buy while browsing - a book of short stories by Sartre, a short non-fiction book by George Orwell, and a collection of Soviet poetry in both English and Russian - which is the sort of experience you just cannot have on Amazon and why I still relish places like this.

There are still places where you can actually walk in, browse books, find good books and buy them at decent prices.

This place is truly a gem. I took my girlfriend here on our little staycation and she ended up grabbing a lot of books. I love how the store is presented and the books they have in each designated location. If youre into books definitely come visit, youll probably end up picking one or two books out on the way home.

Hands down best bookstore Ive ever been to. Adorable sliding ladders, friendly and knowledgeable staff and unique art gallery in the back. I love the option of buying used books or being able to sell my own here. Would definitely visit again.

The best used bookstore I have been to. The science fiction section was outstanding. Chatted with the owner while checking out and he was really cool.

Great selection of books for adults and children, new and used, in English and in foreign languages. Nice art gallery in the back, with art sprinkled throughout the store. Great vibe.

Whether you have a love for books or art, this is definitely a place people should stop by. Check out the books the staff leave little notes of recommendation in. Music is always great too. Come to their events, definitely worth the time

Love this bookstore! Super affordable prices and eclectic collection.

The epitome of a great indie bookstore, right in the heart of The Mission. Wonderful selection, knowledgeable staff, and they host monthly poetry readings. Truly a cool place worth supporting.

Great, varied selection and staff picks seemed really well thought out and curated! Approachable vibe and something for everyone, definitely would recommend.

Dipped into this store while checking out the city. We didnt buy anything on that visit, but were happy with the selection available and the well curated categories on display.

Great book nook. Worth a stroll on a Saturday.

Great book inventory especially fiction and poetry. Excellent collection of bilingual selections as well. Great scheduled readings

I could spend hours here. Excellent selection of used books.

Very inclusive And a good selection of books written in Spanish.

I want to say 4.5 stars, a smaller, younger and hipper iteration of City Lights and worthy of the mantle. Nice place to be in, and carry lots of good books, used and new. Large kids sections, and cooking. The neighborhood now makes for an interesting walk on this side of 24th St.

Sister library with Dog eared books. Good selection on new books and small presses. There are also used and sale books, and some times you can find surprises in the free box outside.

Such a great neighborhood book store. You can be there for hours with all they offer!

An invaluable neighborhood resource with great stock and awesome staff.

Beautiful bookstore with lots of affordable used books in addition to new. Staff are very helpful and know their stuff.

Super friendly, great selection of new and used hooks, and they play great music while you look ;)

I love this book shop. The staff is incredible and helpful without being pushy. Go get lost in the stacks for awhile :)

One of my favorite bookstores. Great staff, selection, and events.

Great bookstore with real helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Peaceful, quiet and nice place. Very large selection of books, beautiful original cards. Worth a visit.

Kind staff that make space available to community events/causes.Nice sale bins out front. Large selection.

Great selection, friendly staff and they host literary events that support local and student writers. Awesome!!

Loved the staff and selection of books.

Nice big space, great for book search, book readings from so many authors and art shows..

Enjoyable bookstore with a good variety and welcoming air somehow collapses when engaging with the staff one-on-one.

Second hand and independent bookstore, friendly knowledgeable staff and a lovely at gallery in the back to read in! Plus pupusas around the corner.

Love this book store just add much as its dog sister-stores.

Wonderful that your store would host such a distinguished speaker as Wendy Pearlman.Bob Heymann

Staffed by voracious readers known for prescient book-whispering, the place to browse for or seek recommendation on your next book.

Very glad to have Alley Cat Books on 24th! Love their selection.

Awesome selection at this eclectic bookstore, I could have spent all day in here. I was searching for a particular book and the staff called around other stores to find it for me!

My favorite independent bookstore in SF: unique inventory and an integrated art space, set in the vibrant mission 24th St.

Gone down hill from my last visit with whole back area gone with regards to books. Somone commented about the great staff. REALLY? Did you get paid to write that? My guy was the quintessential angry liberal fascist with a giant attitude listening to 80s retro and thinking its cool to paint his nails with multicolored polish. Sorry kid, the angry liberal with pseudo avant-garde tastes is a dreary 20th century relic to me. Not impressed with whats left of the selection either.

Love this bookstore, its super cozy with a multi selection of books and a mini art gallery located in the back.

They were gracious hosts for a political event I attended.

Great place for author talks and used or sale books.

I get the NY times there. They are small with a limited book selection. They do Art display in the back. Friendly staff. No parking.

They host a board game night in the back on occasion, which is pretty cool, except the type of people who regularly go to board game nights arent the type of people who can carry on non-awkward conversations. Thats why you just look at books and ignore them.

Nice books and great events 😘

Dont miss the Gallery in the back. I went there last night for an opening and SF MAPP performance, browsing the books on the way in and out.

Excellent bookstore with a great staff. The gallery in the back is used for art lessons and other community meetups.

Lots of unique books! Really cool place.

Cute book store. Has love readings.

Discovered this place nine years ago.Ive never gone home empty handed, an SF favorite of mine.

Great book store, features art shows and friendly staff!#

My local book store, love this place. They have poetry reading sometimes.

Large book selection with really helpful and friendly staff.

Great bookstore with an amazing art space in the back.

Great book&art store!

This is an excellent neighborhood bookstore because it has books in English and Spanish, plus some cheap selections, and an art gallery in the back.

I love it!!!

Cool books friendly staff

Great place for progressive litterature and art!

Interesting selection of cookbooks and more.

Yes, Books to love!! Space to browse!!

The staff is the BEST!

Great staff, awesome bookshop, fantastic events.

Beautiful quiet and cozy place

Great selection, many remaindered treasures

Great selection of new and used books

Very cool and hip place :)

Great selection of serious books.

Fun place to visit in San Francisco.

Wonderful bookshop. Got lost for an hour.

Love this queer friendly bookstore😍

Lovely book shop with community feel to it

This is a terrific bookstore.

Got a book of goddesses here with the fam.

Local, great exhibit of photos of the homeless

Excellent selection!

Great book selection.

Super cool bookstore!

This is super cool

A gem of a bookstore!

Great spot.

Pretty bookstore

Book, books and more books

Smells musty and gross

Theres a cat on one of the shelves.

AMAZING