Suggestions for Bookstore near SoMa, San Francisco

Kendal C. • March 29, 2018Selection is pretty small so you might not find something interesting but definitely worth a look. Lots of children’s books!

California Girl • August 6, 2012Excellent bookstore and with a rich Beatnik history. Photos of Kerouac et.al. abound.

Dan M. • May 20, 2019Really cool bookstore with manga and lots of other stuff :)

Joanna L. • October 19, 2009A used bookstore but also has new children's books.

Diego R. • March 25, 2011A great selection of independent zines, magazines, comics, graphic novels, and books. They always have a pretty good selection of AK Press titles as well. Worth giving it a try.

Karen • January 14, 2023Find toys, games, and puzzles for your favorite baby or toddler to your favorite adult.

Lindsay E. • February 28, 2014Zines from the 90s Mission, history of shopping malls, space design magazines, the Whole Earth catalogs. No "check out" so bring a digital camera or find the books on the Internet Archive. Viva SF!

Beatriz A. • December 16, 2010Arkipelago books is a specialty filipino bookstore in soma. Check it out! Arkipelagobooks.com!

Robert S. • May 30, 2023Go here! Great collection of puzzles and much else!

Eric "Dj Uniq" M. • August 30, 201120% OFF All Books 08/30/11 - 09/02/11

Noah L. • April 9, 2010Make sure to sign upon their mailing list to stay in touch about openings and special events!

ginny h. • March 17, 2021Super soft bread on the outside but then you get this amazing crunch with you bite into it. Beef rice was also tasty!

SFist • February 19, 2015We’ve never met a sandwich at this pocket-sized SOMA cafe that we haven’t liked. What’s so good? The ingredients are top notch, the flavors perfectly balanced, and, oh yeah, they’re stacked.

Justin M. • September 12, 2015Great for breakfast food! Breakfast served until 10pm, my kind of place. Very interesting interior as well.

Yazz I. • September 3, 2015Awesome sandwiches and their salsas look amazing. You should check them out.

Saliem • September 11, 2015The quiches, espresso drinks, and of course the books 💓

Mary S. • April 12This book store has a fantastic children's section, with a wide range of books for all ages. It's been a lifesaver for me as a parent, if I'm looking for educational and engaging reads for my kids.

Josh A. • August 18, 2014Get the iced chai (comes with a shot of espresso inside) and stretch out in the back yard to enjoy.

JenKudu • May 23, 2016Turkey sandwich, champagne and a fantastic dessert with passion fruit and strawberry mousse (named after a piece of art) made for a lovely lunch to break up the visit.

Alcatraz Bookstore • August 1, 2013Help us write the next chapter for Crissy Field and the Presidio at the former Commissary site, the Presidio Exchange.