Powell's City of Books

Category: Book store in Portland, Oregon

Address: 1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, USA

Phone: +18008787323

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–9PM

Monday: 10AM–9PM

Tuesday: 10AM–9PM

Wednesday: 10AM–9PM

Thursday: 10AM–9PM

Friday: 10AM–9PM

Saturday: 10AM–9PM

Reviews

Cory Sakai

Aug 2, 2022

How do you not give 5 stars? It's a huge independent book store that seems like it was multiple buildings combined into one. It makes for some cool stair and level connections between sections/buildings and allows for various distinct sections. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They even have a coffee shop inside.

Luke O

Jul 17, 2022

What a huge and amazing book store. Staff are helpful and friendly, there are more books then you can browse in a day, and the atmosphere is amazing. Keep in mind with the size of the store over multiple levels bathrooms can be a good walk to get to. Also staff can be hard to find at times, best to wait for one to show up at the help desks!

Mande B

May 14, 2022

Oh my gosh!!! This place is amazing. I am so glad I can say I have visited the worlds largest indie bookstore. I know we didn’t see every inch, it can be quite overwhelming for a first time visitor. You know a book store is awesome when they have their own maps so you can find our way. We made a point to go to the rare book room which is full of awesome treasures and left with a couple of souvenirs.

Eve Morrigan

Apr 18, 2022

I absolutely loved visiting this bookstore. I spent 2hrs here and it definitely wasn't enough time. Take the whole day to spend here if you can. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. I would come back if I'm in the area again.

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Questions & Answers

Is mail order available?

Stan Olson | May 28, 2018
Denise Wilkerson | May 29, 2018

Yes

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Is there any where to sit down and relax in the store for a while?

Ry Erickson | May 28, 2018
Laura Lee | May 29, 2018

Yes they have a reading room where you can bring any book from the store to read, along with a coffee shop, and outlets for your devices to charge.

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A shot in the dark...but is this a dog friendly business?! I'm travelling with my 2 little Shiba Inus.

Kayla Demers | May 28, 2019
Monica Hay (monicathewriter) | May 29, 2019

No, only service animals are allowed.

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Does the buyer's counter loan out carts or hand trucks?

David Field | May 28, 2018
Paul Goss | May 29, 2018

Yes.

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Do you have copies of Mueller report in downtown store? price?

Suzanne Tufenkian | May 27, 2020
Quinton Gasper | May 28, 2020

I remember seeing it and reading a bit, they're well stocked, and given its format I'd expect it was around $10-20

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Is there on site parking?

Tryingto Staybusy | May 28, 2019
Vi Swiftcloud | May 29, 2019

Yes, garage

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Do you have Ikebana books?

Evelia Marylyn Valdez | Mar 28, 2021
Mika L | Mar 29, 2021

Yes, they do. lol, can do as above

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Hi everyone.... Can I sell my books? Or someone knows where I can do that.

Julieth Perez | Feb 26, 2021
blkwd | Feb 27, 2021

Before covid they would, but now I am unsure

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Are you accepting used books I'm traveling from Eugene and have about 15

Patricia Norm Donohue | Jan 27, 2021
Corey Waters | Jan 28, 2021

There is a buy back table downstairs.

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