Green Apple Books is one of the best bookstores I’ve ever visited. For someone who is easily enticed by stacks of books, this place is heaven.They’ve an eclectic collection of both new and used books. The collection is carefully curated, and while browsing the collection, one finds both well-written short reviews as well as quirky comments, which just adds to a book lover’s unbridled joy. Philosophy, science, cooking, fiction, non-fiction, history—any area you name, they have a huge collection of books in that area.While on the second floor, I came across the ‘Granny Smith’ room, which has books on philosophy, classics, history and political science. Even though it was just a room, it seemed like another bookstore in itself. I spent hours perusing the room.Their fiction collection deserves a special shout-out as well. It’s easy to find used amazing books of fiction(both new and old) here. I didn’t spend a lot of time here since I was scared I would end up adding 15-20 more books of fiction to my already picked up books. I found some solace in the fact that I would visit Green Apple again soon, and then pick those books of fiction.The checkout was smooth as well. The person at the counter and I chatted a bit about Emma Donoghue, and she was kind enough to recommend another book of hers.There are two levels at Green Apple and each level has a pretty amazing collection. The store is quite conspicuous, so you cannot miss it from the outside when you’re there.Thank you for being there Green Apple, I’ll be back again soon!

Green Apple has been in the neighborhood for as long as I can remember. They have an amazing selection of new and used books under hundreds of categories. I can spend all day here. They also have a unique selection of gifts!

Beautiful, full, and well organized bookstore that I look forward to visiting again!

A used and new bookstore hidden in there. There was a great selection there including an impressive selection of used books. I even found a new release from one of my favorite authors and it was signed! So worth the trip over. If I lived here I would visit too often. If youre like me and enjoy hunting down Independent bookstores then this place needs to be on your list.

Wonderful bookstore! Found lots of great used books, and some new ones to add to my personal library. Not a huge business/investment section, but I did find some goodies. Will have to come back next time Im in the city!

A good bookstore, I have been coming here for years but the last visit was not so great. The person behind the counter overcharged my husband $115. When he pointed this out, the man behind the counter said oh let me give you a refund. When my husband got home to look at his receipts he saw that the man did not give him a refund, but charged him yet again another $115. So now they have over charged us $200. When my husband called to talk with someone, they told him to call back tomorrow, did not even bother to take his name. So buyer beware, and unfortunately they currently are practicing bad customer service habits.

Great selection of used and new books on practically every subject. Fun to explore as its jampacked into nooks and crannies upstairs and downstairs and the adjacent store next door.

Its smaller now but still got all the good stuff! I love green apple, and so should you 🥰

Support this bookstore. I love browsing thru the bookshelves. Green Apple Books is brilliant in how both new and used books are displayed. Sometimes together or side by side in the same section. The staff is professional and extremely helpful. I have made telephone inquiries and they were always willing to search a section to locate a book. I always leave with at least one book I didnt know I needed to read next. Please support all local independent bookstores.

A seriously good bookstore. The collection is top notched. I found the newest Trung Le comic about immigrants. I enjoyed the meaningful time reading children books with my child. I loved it there.

The book stock is reduced after the pandemic but the store still has a lot of gems and the board game section upstairs is ripe with temptations.

The best place to find used science, math and computer technology books, the quality is like new, people are friendly, staff certainly knowledgeable.Every time I visit, I always find a book, just perfectly in sync with what my latest exotic math curiosity is craving...it of almost like the store read my mind and called me on the universal wave of knowledge.It is great bookstore, Im due to hear that way on Muni and BART, now that the virus is being rationalized, it is your fault if you catch the virus, not the location

I get lost browsing in this iconic bookstore. The ambience is cool, hip and intellectual and I hope it never changes! A great place to sit on the floor and read Dostoevsky if youre so inclined!

This is one of my favorite bookstores in the Bay Area. I have purchased books here plenty of times when I am in the City. They have books of varieties of genres, board games. Customers may call to inquire about items in their inventory if they wish to place on hold to pickup. Ive remember once when a staff went above and beyond to look a book that was mis-shelved elsewhere, which was in stock on their site. I have ordered online through their website recently, and my items arrived fast in less than a week. 5/5 stars

One of the best bookstores in the city! Lots is new and used. Check out for limited signed books as well

My absolute favorite bookstore in the bay area. I have an adventure each time I go and always find an amazing book that blows me away. I also love Adobe Books on 24th St. Its just that Green Apple has way more books about everything. Both are quite eclectic. Powells in Oregon is my number one bookstore, its 1.6 acres of books, but I only get out that way once or twice a year.

Green Apple Books is a fantastic neighborhood bookstore with both new and used books. If youre looking for a book recommendation, check out their wall with handwritten notes from the readers who work there.

I am a lucky San Franciscan. I live two blocks from City Lights and I work a block from Green Apple. Two of favorite bookstores anywhere!

Love this place. Best part of San Francisco.

One of the best bookstores in the city. Its cool how the place is laid out with the stairs, the creaking wooden sound of the floor, and etc. Bought a few books here.

Great bookstore. Glad to see its still there. Definitely worth a stop in.

The crew that works here on Sunday afternoons is so unpleasant. I’ve been here on two consecutive weekends and they were just so unpleasant and one guy (older, bald, working in the kids section) was downright rude. Totally felt unwelcome and won’t be back. Shame, as I’ve lived here and been a loyal customer for years.

We came to check out this book store while we waited for our dinner reservations down the street. The place may look unassuming on the outside but it is packed with the latest and vintage bestsellers. They also had some cute San Francisco post card prints which made really good souvenirs!

Always stop here ... Love the book selections

Green Apple Books is a respite from the corporate chains. You definitely feel like the people working there are the kind, bookish sort you expect to find in a local place.

Amazing Book store, you can find almost everything you need. A book or a game.

My favorite book store in all of San Francisco. It’s huge, but if you could dream up a bookstore similar to Narnia, this is the place. I’ve been buying used and new books from this location for the past four years and it never disappoints. Please, if you’re visit from out of town, take a solid two hours to looks through all of Green Apple 🍏

Book Heaven ☆ a role GA has filled for over fifty years

Best place to renew your library.

With the way the world is right now Christmas was tight for my whole family. My uncle, who works at a super cool indie bookstore in Santa Cruz, told me that he collects indie bookstore bookmarks and that they could be a great, inexpensive gift for him. The issue is that hes been in the small local bookshop business for so long, its kind of difficult to find ones he hasnt been able to visit. Enter Green Apple Books. I found them through a review on the internet of the best independent bookstores in the US and boy they did NOT disappoint!!! I ordered one of their large canvas totes and mentioned in the notes that if they could include a bookmark for my uncles collection I would really appreciate it. Even though I ordered it the week of Christmas knowing they would be closed at some point and it would arrive late they still got it shipped out ASAP and my uncle received it before New Years Eve! He was so excited to get the book bag, as well as the bookmark and other goodies. I, like many people who shop small, am a huge sucker for excellent customer service and I truly appreciate the time and effort the good people of Green Apple Books put in to really make this gift shine. I will definitely be purchasing from them again, and hopefully someday when its safer to go to the Bay I can thank them in person. Go Green Apple!

One of the only places still requiring mask wearing even if youre vaxxed

A local staple. Cant say enough good things about this place.

This place never fails to impress me. Ive been at least 10 times. Often I drag my friends in. When there is staff roaming the store. They are super helpful.

Greatest book store in San Francisco! Been discovering treasures at Greenapple since I was a kid!

One of the only places still requiring mask wearing even if youre vaxxed.

Best bookstore in San Francisco, well tied with City Lights. Incredible if not overwhelming selection, even more incredible and gracious, knowledgeable engaging staff enthusiastically ready and eager to offer a hand, suggestion or opinion. Bonus you van pick up amazing dim sum at Good Luck or a cake a Schuberts on the same outing.

Great book store! I was able to meet Chuck Palahniuk here in signing day

This place is magical, I have been going here since I was a child.

The entrance may look small but inside, this place has a huge (and excellent) collection of books. I have never exited this shop without a book.

Great selection.

Sad to see part of it shutdown...but glad not completely. Got 2 books for my trip 👍

If you love reading and books then you HAVE to come spend an hour in this amazing book store (and buy something to support small businesses such as this).A great mix of books, games, prints and many more delights you need to discover for yourself ❤️ over two floors and many nooks and cranny’s :)

Great selection of books. Definitely a bookstore where you can find some gems and also inspiration for reading. I can see why its still around even though bookstores elsewhere are having a hard time! Would fully recommend to check it out for any occasion.

I like this shop. It has a lovely neighborhood atmosphere. However, I am not sure if I will come back after my husband tried to sell his books on January 1, 2021, and was turned away by the employee in quite a rude manner. He literally was shouted at. Afterward, I checked the website and couldn’t find anything about the policy of not accepting books to buy by the store on New Year’s Day.We did not try to seem ignorant by not knowing this specific rule as I did not find an announcement on the website or bookstore’s social media, but if lack of awareness or knowledge about the bookstore rules is something that causes employees of Green Apple so much frustration, I think I’ll pass.

One of my favorite bookstores in SF

A favorite bookstore. Great selection of gently used books at low cost.

Great selection and prices, they trade/buy daily and some epic deals are shelved. Best in West...SF

I loved it. Stores like this are a dying breed and Im glad to support them!

A book store is the room for the birth of ideas, a place where e history comes to life!They have a plethora of books, gift cards, games and much more!

Awesome 2-part book store with a lot of good reads. They also offer used books at discounted rate and people here are knowledgeable. They have a record section if youre into that.

I love bookstores. Went here to sell some books for in store credit. The people are wonderful and the place is huge. I could get lost in here for hours just looking through their selection. I’ll be back to use up my store credit when I have more time.

Be prepared to lose at least half a day when entering inside this utopia for book lovers and casual readers alike 📚📖📗🔖!

My favorite bookstore in San Francisco. If I can, I order all my books through them. Great staff, inspiring collection.

If a bookworm died theyd be sent to rest in peace for eternity at Green Apple Books. Things are as they should be here, with limited walking space and as much retail as can still be fire-code-approved filled with bookshelves and books.They sell new and used books, but had a particularly strong offering of books signed by the author. I picked up Artemis signed by Andy Weir as part of my holiday shopping.The staff is knowledge and outgoing. At the Clement St location they have separated out general fiction and comics/music into two different buildings on the same block, giving the one a more classic cozy feel and the other made a geek culture rabbit hole. Both spaces are well worth the visit.

Great place to look for books of all kinds in a wonderful old envionment

Cute book store

Youll never be able to walk in here without finding something interesting. This bookstore is an easy place to lose track of time. Friendly staff as well.

Great selection, decent prices, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Ive never been disappointed.

Always a great place. Very funky, with a good local feel. Well curated selection of books, covering every topic you may need. They have free book bins outside, that turn over very fast. They also sell vinyl. You can custom order things, and they come quickly (if in stock of course). They even buy some books, mainly to supplement their inventory.

This book store is awesome, theres no doubt about that. The selection is awesome and it just feels like a book lovers place. It is spread out a bit between both floors and it was a little difficult to find the sections I wanted.

I took prob 200 used books there thinking theyd buy a lot, bit they picked about six.

New and used books in a multi-level neighborhood shop worth the dig and browse

My favorite BookStore in SF by far, like a mini Powell’s

One of the last few good neighborhood bookstores left. Helpful, friendly but not intrusive staff. We always find some good books to take home with us.

Friendly helpful and knowledgable staff. Buy books from people not Jeff.

Amazing book store with both new and used items. Great prices, all around wonderful store.

Visited today, glad to see Green Apple 🍏 is alive and great as ever, support them

Came here to pick up a book I ordered online and pickup was easy and seamless. Just note they have a couple stores within vicinity of each other!

Started off poorly. I got upset and gave an honest review of my experience. That felt nice. It was even nicer to get an honest and quick response from the owner. Thanks. Youve changed my mind about the spot. Ill come check it out again for another experience when Im in the neighborhood

Amazing bookstore! This place is a sanctuary for readers of any variety. From the history buff to the lover of fantasy to anything in between, this store has a rich stock of new and used books to satisfy all tastes and preferences. Their prices are quite good as well and the ambience of the store is welcoming and inviting.

This was a fun place to browse. The employees were not rude, but were disengaged. Keep in mind that there are two parts to the store which are two doors away from each other. We enjoyed both parts of the store.

Love this place! Great recommendations, friendly and helpful staff, good collection of 2nd hand books. Such a cozy feel to the bookshop too, Amazon doesnt provide that!

I love Green Apple Books. The staff are always so helpful. There is always a wonderful selection of new and used books.

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My favorite local bookstore, great staff and selection of books. I can always find something interesting to read. A huge selection of used books too so it feels great to be able to keep books circulating and give them new life.

Favorite bookstore in the whole wide world

This is an excellent local bookstore; it is an institution in San Francisco and a great destination for new and used books, calendars, albums and much more. Yhe employees are informes and helpful.. Check it out.

I can’t get enough of this bookstore! I live close by and visit them after 9 p.m. since they are open till late. I could get lost in the books here— they have a massive collection of new and used books and I discover an interesting read every time I come here. The staff are exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. I bought The Book of Delights here by Ross Gay and it changed my life! :) I

Great selection of books and nice staff. Was able to place an order online and pick it up the next day.

Great selection of new and used books, helpful staff, great covid guideline enforcement

Best old-school big bookstore in the city!

Fabulous local spot, great for used books of all kinds.

Always such a great selection of new used books! Friendly staff

The heart of SF’s used-and-new-book utopia. Can’t walk in here without drooling over so many bits of lit-deliciousness. They buy and sell, which makes it double the treasure!

This place is one of the rare place in San Francisco.They have many creative book collections including Art, Photography and Graphic novels.

Wonderful gem of a bookstore with huge selection of new and used books, fantastic recommendations and great staff ! One of my favorite spots in SF!

I love Green Apple Books! A huge variety of titles and subjects, a very knowledgeable staff, and some really cute non-book items to boot. The annex is one of my favorite spots to check out used role playing modules, science fiction, and fantasy books. A locally owned store with charm and amazing customer service!

Support your local bookstore. This store has 2 locations right next door to each other, one for new books, one for used books, fiction, non fiction. It is a fantastic store. The staff is nice and knowledgeable. They have been around forever lets keep it that way. Its worth going the extra mile to go to Green Apple rather than buy from your local big bookstore or online.

Favorite bookstore in the city, love the selection and how helpful the staff is. If you’re looking for a wide array of used books (or somewhere to take your old books) stop by the annex!

One location but true SF classic.

This place has been here since i was a child. Now they have 2 store fronts! Love it! Awesome place, awesome people!

Always cool books! great prices, lots of used books

Great collections, friendly staff

One last vestige of fantastic labyrinthine hallways of books.

Open during COVID-19 for hand-sanitized, socially distanced book browsing. Please support if youre able to!Stepping through the front doors of Green Apple is like a C.S. Lewisian journey into a bookstore that feels like it belongs in New York Citys East Village.There are actually two locations just a couple of storefronts from each other, the main store (this one) and a fiction annex a couple doors down, so be sure you get in the full browsing and exploring experience at both spots while youre here.They sell new and used books so if youre looking for the latest National Book Award finalist in hardcover or a well thumbed copy of your favorite architecture book or poetry anthology, its likely hiding somewhere among the wooden staircases and twisty back rooms of Green Apple. Just navigating the hand drawn signage and funky bookish paraphernalia is alone worth a contemplative visit, but if youre able to spend some money here and support an indie institution, please do---there really is something for every taste here.

I love Book Soup! They have an amazing selection of books and friendly and helpful employees. You can spend hours browsing through all of the titles on their shelves and walk away with several interesting finds. They also have a large number of book signings and other great events.

Walked by, picked up a book and was immediately scolded by a staff for not using their in store sanitizer. I guess my own hand sanitizer wasn’t good enough. For years, I would come here to buy books instead of Amazon. I don’t expect royal treatment, just politeness. Or no raised voices, at the minimum.

A rare find! One of the better book stores in the US

City establishment with amazing selection of used and new books. Very dedicated & knowledgeable staff.

I love local bookstores. I love them even more when they are open until 10pm!!! I stopped in here after dinner with a friend and completely fell in love with several books. It is smallish but there is a great selection. I was blown away but the diversity of books there. Bonus....everything was very reasonably priced!