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Powell's Books, Inc.
- Retail
- Portland, OR
About this business
Location details
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
User review by rceasar – i am from la and was doing some local Portland research bc my friend wants to move out there after graduation. i am sure the bookstore is fantastic, but the people working the phones/store are very rude. every question i asked was "look on the website", they blantantly refused to answer any questions.
Selection Great, Service Not so Great – If you're looking for books in Portland this is the place to go, the selection is unmatched. If you're looking for staff who treat you respectfully or say 'excuse me' when they walk in front of you or start stocking shelves directly in front of you while you're browsing, this is not the place to go. Also, I have twice been turned down when trying to sell books because the bookseller hinted strongly that they were suspicious about where I got my books. No one came out and said "we think... read more
CAN'T FIND IT? THIS IS THE PLACE – I have never been disappointed when trying to find a book. Whether it be a book for class or just for my own personal enjoyment, I have always found what I wanted. They also have used books, so it definitely saves on cost. I appreciate the way they've organized their inventory because for the most part it is easy to find your way around. The downtown atmosphere also gives the location a good vibe. Check it out for all your booking needs!
Powell's books – You can find dang near any book you can ever think of in this book "city" they have such a wide selection that you could get lost in there for days! It is one of my most favorite places in Portland. If you have not been there you have to go!!!!
Any and Every Book, No good Service – I love Powells, I don't consider anyplace else if I need a book. But, if you need to find something in particular and don't know where to look, or need some other type of info, it's best to figure it out on your own. Everytime I have approached their people for help I get a smarmy attitude and am made to feel about five years old. But I suppose with an inventory such as theirs you don't have to pride yourself on service.
Friggin amazing – Powells is incredible. Tons of books, old and new to wet your literary appitite. Try Powells other branches too, esp. their Cookbook selection on Hawthorne.
Wonderful For the Most Part. – I have to say that their selection is amazing! I do think that certain areas of the store need to be added to greatly (i.e. divinatory books). The atmosphere is wonderful for spending a whole day checking out books and poping into the coffee shop and getting a quick (or slow) reguvinating fix. Most of the staff are great with their customer service. The only real grip that I would have is that they really rip a person off if you go to sell books to them. I personally would rather go to a smalle... read more
As the slogan goes, "So many books so little time." What can be said about the single most amazing bookstore in the Known Universe? With the Anne Hughs Coffee Room adding a better than decent cup of coffee into the mix how can this be anything less than Heaven? The staff is friendly enough though sometimes certain folk can be a little aloof though it's easy to see how one may develope an elitist attitude while working there.
Bibliophile ecstacy – This is amazing - more authors and books than I ever thought could be brought together in one place. So-o-o much better than a chain bookstore.
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Powell's Books, Inc. has a 3.7 star rating with 51 reviews.
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Powell's Books, Inc. is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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