Elliott Bay Book Company
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 624-6600
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User Reviews for Elliott Bay Book Company
04/19/2005 Posted by starcat1971
I love this bookstore. They have a great selection of artbooks and, well, every other kind of book too. The atmosphere is big and open and airy with creaky wood floors and staircases. As mentioned before, this is not a real comfortable place, but the quality of the book selection and featured titles is worth having to stand or kneel and read a little. My only significant complaint about this place is the staff. I found them to be a little pretentious and unfriendly. And when I made the mistake of asking if they offered discounts to Husky card (UW staff/student) holders, the cashier was incredibly snotty. Sorry I asked! Nonetheless, it's my favorite bookstore. I just don't count on the employees for any enthusiasm or warmth.
Pros: book selection, atmosphere, speakers
Cons: staff, a little cramped
08/15/2002 Posted by slceravolo
This is a great place to find a book when you're not sure what you want. And the used book section is almost like a second store.
Pros: Huge, Extensive selection, coffee shop
Cons: Not enough chairs
05/29/2002 Posted by mstampley_citysearch
The wonderful atmosphere combined with the fine selection and book bargains make this a must-stop shop. Creaky wood floors and stacks of great books beg you to spend hours browsing around. Well-stocked bargain tables are an added bonus. Once you shop here, you may never visit a mega-bookstore chain again.
Pros: atmosphere, selection
Cons: not in my city
05/21/2002 Posted by JasonEsplin_Citysearch
Elliott Bay Book Company is one of those bookstores you can only be lucky enough to find in a few cities. Aside from the overwhelming inventory, Elliot Bay's employees are knowledgeable and helpful. Many of the displays are perfect for picking a book out when you just don't know what to buy--from recommended to the "If you like this, try this" display. Also--I love the cards all over the shelves with mini-book reviews by employees.
Pros: great selection, helpful staff, good recommendations
Cons: parking
