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Elliott Bay Book Company

Bookstore and Café

Capitol Hill, Seattle

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Ranked #6 for good service in Capitol Hill
"I love this place-everything to love about a local bookstore."(4 Tips)
"My favorite bookstore in Seattle!"(3 Tips)
"No more used books... an expanded bargain section."(3 Tips)
"A great study spot...when there's a table available."(2 Tips)

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kerryberryDecember 23, 2015
Local bookstore with a comfy reading and browsing atmosphere and an in-store cafe. Hard to resist leaving without buying a few books. The store also boasts author readings and autographing sessions.
Rachel ChambersMarch 22, 2014
I love this place-everything to love about a local bookstore. They also have great gifts. Locally made Torch candles and a ton of fun, handmade cards are perfect for anyone.
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William StricklandMay 27, 2013
Used to be located in Pioneer Square, the Elliott Bay Book Company is the local bookstore for those who live on Capitol Hill. You'll find odd titles and local authors here. Don't forget about the café
BJ OrbaseOctober 16, 2013
This. This. This. This is my favorite bookstore. They do so many things right: open spaces and comfortable seating, huge staff recommendations, amazing selection, even in the discount stuff.
KaitlinDecember 20, 2019
Been here 10+ times
This is my go-to bookstore. Absolutely beautiful space, friendly and helpful staff, lovely cafe, and they have nearly every book — or if they don’t, they’ll order it, and get it in a day or two!
Dawn FornearJanuary 20, 2023
My favorite bookstore in Seattle! It SMELLS like a bookstore, and it has those good creaky floors. The selection of books is wonderful, and there's a little cafe in the back for a coffee or pastry.
Hein ZegersApril 28, 2013
Seattle's best place for book lovers from all over the world. Even more so, if you happen to come all the way from Belgium's university town of Leuven, where this beer originated... :-)
Bruna MirandaMay 23, 2016
Insanely beautiful, large variety of books and genres. Great bookstore to visit when in Seattle ;)
Alexandra MichelleMay 31, 2016
Absolutely incredible. Fantastic selection with handwritten notes from the staff about featured books. Definitely stop if you're walking by!
Genki U.March 29, 2015
Been here 25+ times
When I'm looking for a book, I usually stop by here. The staff recommendations are spot on and they know the books they sell. A great space to chill out.
Alexa Jane BrooksDecember 30, 2014
Perfect bookstore setup. Love the wall of recommendations. They also have a shelf for zines. Worth stopping by.
Micaela PierceMarch 27, 2017
This place is my heaven. Don't miss the turmeric lattes at the cafe. They also don't mind if you browse with your pup!
OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 13, 2017
Elliott Bay Book Company was voted the Best Intellectual Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Seattle. #daterschoice Read more
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Eleonora ZorziJuly 14, 2015
You can find almost anything here. The staff is helpful and they have a good collection of graphic design books.
David WunderlinFebruary 4, 2019
This is the best place in Seattle. I love reading books and this is the place where you can find any type of book.
Creighton DeSimoneSeptember 24, 2017
Relaxed atmosphere. Great coffee in the back. Love the tips left on the shelves. It’s a great way to communicate with other readers.
Miraj ShahJuly 11, 2015
Wonderful wood-trimmed space, quiet place to meditate and enjoy from a wide variety of books, not unlike a beautiful library!
Daniel PlemmonsMarch 11, 2018
Don’t forget to go upstairs for the fantastic history and biography sections.
Rachel EubanksMarch 11, 2014
Amazing indie bookstore that was full of locals! Huge selection, creatively curated, and plenty of room to sit and read.
Eric TigreMay 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Elliott Bay Book Company, at home in new digs on Capitol Hill, is a local treasure. Step inside and find NW outdoor books and hiking guides -- and get outside away from the urban bustle on the Hill. Read more
Alex KimMarch 29, 2015
Great spot to catch up on some reading and explore some new books
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L. T.February 23, 2017
Super knowledgeable staff! Looks like a great spot for reading and grabbing a coffee with a friend or two.
Randy McConnellMarch 15
I really like the atmosphere, good coffee, and nice interior. This is a good place to study or chill with friends.
Lucie CorianderJanuary 18, 2012
Best bookstore in the U.S. Can be pretty busy on weekends, but staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Been going there 16+ years aka since toddler-hood and it's still brilliant.
David DimmettApril 11, 2013
Got some nice books on Seattle and the Pacific Northwest for my kids here. The place has a lot of character and some great stationary.
Sarah FoleyMarch 28, 2015
Always love to pop in and browse after eating next door at Oddfellows. Don't miss the stock upstairs, too!
Henok KidaneOctober 20, 2014
Been here 5+ times
A great study spot...when there's a table available. Also, be warned - the wifi can get VERY spotty at times.
Jeff PetersenSeptember 28, 2014
Great selection and a fantastic sale section as well. The staff knows their stuff. Very helpful.
Trevor WidemanOctober 12, 2014
New books, magazines, and zines. Very spacious store with a lovely cafe at the back.
Sandy WhittingtonSeptember 27, 2014
Wonderful assortment of journals and postcards, as well as some cool + off the wall games.
Christine VegaOctober 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
If you belong to a book club you get a discount for books ordered through EB. Also their staff can do a presentation of suggested titles tailored to your group's reading interest
Adam HickeyJune 7, 2015
One of the largest local bookstores around. Be sure to read up on staff recommendations.
Jeremy BeasleyOctober 4, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Stays open as late as coffee shops in the area (10p). Free internet. Great place to relax and recharge.
Curtis MApril 6, 2015
A very eclectic independent book store, which is a refreshing change from all the carbon copy chain stores that seem to be taking over.
Brian PepinDecember 29, 2017
Great selection of cookbooks and books on PNW
Mack MaleJune 4, 2017
Fantastic store with great selection and plenty of spots to relax.
Sam SabriFebruary 23, 2015
Been here 10+ times
My favorite bookstore ever. Staff recommendations throughout help you find your next book!
DJ CMay 26, 2014
Lovely store with a great selection for a wide range of audiences. Great cards too
eric bornemannFebruary 5, 2021
Incredible bookstore- wonderful place to waste an afternoon.
Agatha YuSeptember 10, 2014
Great collection of books! fun place to just hang out and read before you purchase
Ryan FedykMarch 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The cafe in the back is a great low key place to get a sandwich or a coffee and read
Tobias SchmidtApril 9, 2018
I'm almost surprised that bookstores even still exist. This is a particularly fine specimen.
Em ReidSeptember 16, 2014
Amazing independent bookstore. The travel writing section upstairs is particularly good.
Ly LeAugust 20, 2019
Great selection of books and stationary supplies. Support local!
Patricia LeeJuly 25, 2015
Nice selection of books, but I wasn't blown away. I think NYC bookstores set the bar high for me. May have also been disappointed by the slow wifi connection...
Farrar, Straus & GirouxSeptember 24, 2014
Meet Ted Rall on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM as he reads from his graphic novel After We Kill You, We Will Welcome You Back as Honored Guests. Read more
Sophia JohnsonDecember 9, 2014
I'm in a book club there, and they give you free books to read so you can review/rate them.
TOMSJanuary 30, 2012
Found in the heart of Seattle’s capitol hill neighborhood business district, cedar shelves are lined with hundreds of thousands of bound books.
Farrar, Straus & GirouxSeptember 16, 2013
Meet literary critic John Freeman on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM as he reads from his new book, How to Read a Novelist. Also with Nicola Griffith. Read more

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