Black Bird Bookstore & Cafe
An independent bookstore and cafe in the Outer Sunset, opened by Kathryn Grantham. Books from small presses and underrepresented authors. Cafe from 7am, bookstore from 9am.
Activity Type: Bookstore
Dog Eared Books
An independent bookstore on Valencia Street in the Mission, with new and used books across literary fiction, art, politics, and graphic novels. Open until 10pm daily.
The Booksmith
An independent bookstore on Haight Street since 1976 (San Francisco Legacy Business since 2016). New books across literary fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and politics, plus regular author events and silent reading parties.
Green Apple Books
An independent bookstore on Clement Street since 1967, with new and used books, vinyl, and music. Acquired Browser Books on Fillmore in 2019 and opened a Green Apple location at SFO in 2024.
Book Club of California
Nonprofit dedicated to fine printing, book arts, and California literary history. Founded 1912. Library, rare books, letterpress exhibitions, and public lectures at 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500.
