Suggestions for Bookstore near Hyde Park, Chicago

Explore Chicago • November 4, 2011A Michelle Obama favorite, this 26-year-old bookstore, part of the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, Inc., is a visually colorful nook with a vast collection children’s and cook books

Robert F. • August 3, 2012Frommers describes it as among the best Uni bookstores west of Oxford. After entering the main building walk just past the ascending stone stairwell on left, bookstore is on basement level.

Mark S. • September 9, 2010Best book store in Chicago for everything theological, philosophical, historical...okay, best store period. Check out the free book box outside the door every day. Great gems in every box.

David W. • October 26, 2016One of the last afro centric bookstores.

Barnes N. • December 2, 2011Be sure to rent your textbooks from the bookstore this term and save more than 50% off!

Alfredo P. • May 4, 2015The chicken pot pie and the root beer floats are to die for. Don't forget to ask for their famous fried pickle on the side!!!

Rishad T. • August 23, 2014Buy a book at the best bookstore in Chicago next door. Then a coffee of distinction from here. Step out on the quads. Life. Does not get better.

Sham S. • November 13, 2019Great sandwiches of many kinds. Everything is also halal which is a great bonus.

Latricia T. • September 21, 2016Pumpkin spice drinks ar delicious. I like the frappuccino

Jenn L. • July 11, 2016Love having this choice in HP. The staff is Extremely helpful and parking is validated

UChicago • August 15, 2011Fun fact: The Main Quad has towering oak trees that are older than the University. This lush campus quad is great for picnics, study sessions, and scholarly snowball fights!

Reside Living • June 7, 2012The Smart supports life-long learning among a range of audiences. Reside residents: Get free admission for you and your guests and 10% off in the cafe and bookstore.

Saray A. • May 24, 2012Iced soy caramel machhiato, upside down, 8 pumps of syrup, and cover the cup in caramel drizzle. Please and thankyouuuuuu!

Anamaria H. • September 3, 2014Limited outlets! Best come when you just have a textbook and class work because you'll have to hunt for an outlet.

Anamaria H. • September 3, 2014I liked it better when it had levels and bookstacks. Now it's one giant white box.

Cynthia P. • August 23, 2011The reading room upstairs is great!!

Chelsea W. • May 25, 2011One of the University's best kept secrets: a large selection of movies free for any UC student. Whether you wanna watch something artsy or Jennifer's Body (they have it), this is the place to go.

Anamaria H. • September 3, 2014Beautiful reading room! Great place for late night work.

Rajesh B. • October 29, 2013Great place to study. In the winter during a heavy snow, you feel like you're in an igloo.

Chris N. • June 30, 2015Good view from parking lot on the roof

Tanya • August 19, 2011Ask for a b&n college rewards card - buy 9 drinks, 10th one is free!

Justine • May 25, 2011Quiet and comfy and they have fresh green tea