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The Book Cellar

User Reviews of The Book Cellar

Yelp.com Review - by Judy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply the loveliest book store in Chicago... Much of this is a reflection of Suzy, the owner... The stacks are not large but wonderfully edited. The staff picks are a wonderful offering. Also,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Juicy H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always stop in the bookstore when I'm in the Lincoln Square area. Sure, parking is something to fight over, but this place calms your down. All the products and the books are at retail price, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was looking for somewhere to have a coffee and read my book. This more than fit the bill. Free wi-fi (not good area to plug in so charge before you go) This place had so many good sweet snack…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place gets me to buy a book and read it simply because of all of the little handwritten, staff book reviews placed under most of the books. I browse the shelves just reading those mostly. That…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephanie m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't buy from here often because I don't like spending full price on books. But when I do, I usually find something worthwhile. I love reading the staff picks and finding something new to read.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa A.

4.0 of 5 stars. A good friend of mine was doing a reading here, so I only got to see part of this store. This little store is so clean and nicely set up. I love the REAL recommendations, it makes me want to work…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Purnima M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Let's be perfectly truthful - this is a horribly biased review. Just walking into the Book Cellar filled me with nostalgia for my favorite neighborhood bookstore in San Francisco, and from that…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bethany L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I remember visiting The Book Cellar not long after I moved to Chicago and being unimpressed. Almost four years later, I finally made it back, and was pleasantly surprised. Two positives:
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lincoln square is lucky to have such a well-edited (get it?) bookstore. Many reviewers have bemoaned the lack of book selection, but I would include that characteristic in its virtues column. This is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a quaint, slim, independent book store with an intriguing concept and shards of pretentiousness. It aims for those elite-hip twenties and thirties with spare income, inquisitive minds, and a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Book Cellar is a very cool concept . There are books and staff picks conveniently placed to help you with your selection. Another plus, you can get coffee or a glass of wine while reading .
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacqueline K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great independent bookstore. The staff is extremely helpful, friendly and they make great recommendations. The staff pick cards on the shelves are great. I do wish the Classics section was a bit more…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizard F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Gotta love the local, independent bookstores. This one's way cute, they have an excellent selection of books in key categories (travel, cooking, fiction, children's books), and you can't beat the wine…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Book Cellar is a rad bookstore/cafe/wine bar right in the heart of Lincoln Square. It's not huge, but it's laid out well and has a good selection (especially of Chicago oriented books and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katarina X.

5.0 of 5 stars. My new home-away from home. The ultimate anti-sports bar. It's quiet, small and cool... you get a stack of intellectual reading, a good glass of coffee or red wine and something chocolate in addition…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mabrie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a quiant bookstore with cozy appeal! When your looking for a less than main stream book this is your place. I would probably rather buy from Amazon...it's cheaper. However, if you're looking…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tommy A.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the best selections of any independent book stores I have ever seen. I would shop there even if the clerks were rude because the selection is great, I can walk there, and there just aren't…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the kind of bookstore I would run if I ran a bookstore. Why aren't I running a bookstore, already?! All the best books. Lots of smart and thoughtful staff recommendation tags. Wine! Sheesh . .…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina K.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Book Cellar sold me the single greatest resource for living in Chicago...the NFT. I love my NFT. I couldn't live without it. I even bought one for my boyfriend, because he kept stealing mine.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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lilaguide | A fantastic story hour and amazing selection.

This place is like romper room on Friday mornings. The entire store is converted for the benefit of your little ones and truly anything goes. The women who I've seen is fantastic. She does finger plays, songs,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a fan. They're always helpful, and while, as others have said, it doesn't have the selection of the big chain stores, it has all the charm in the world. I'll be honest, though, I've been…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen C.

5.0 of 5 stars. THIS is my new favorite little place to hide. I stumbled upon this Saturday...with about a half hour to kill between dinner and another commitment. The folk fest had engulfed the further southern…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jendy B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Clever name. I dig this book store. I like the idea of books & wine together. Yeah, the books do cost a few bucks more than amazon, etc. However, there's something to be said for browsing the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Books wine cheese -- dang, why didn't I think of this? I suppose enough wine will make one willing enough to spend $35 for a book that can be purchased on Amazon for $20. The Book Cellar does not…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by brittany s.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a great concept- first of all. It was the middle of the day, so I didn't have any wine, unfortunately. But, I did buy a book based on a staff recommendation and a journal. My boyfriend, who's…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Desiree K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Here's the difference: When I'm at Borders, I'm trying to look for enough books to buy so I can take advantage of the "three for the price of two" offer or to cash in on one of the coupons I've…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sachi K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Book Cellar. Another quirky, fun, quaint place that makes Chicago rock. Book Cellar has a nice selection and they have munchies and coffee so you can sit and read comfortably. "So what?" I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Keidra C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite book store. Very local author and indie publishing friendly. The clerks are very helpful and friendly, and they don't mind you if spend a few hours there chilling with a book and a cup of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite thing about the Book Celler is that they have staff suggestions, with little cards reviewing the books posted under some of the staff favorites. When I'm just browsing the shelves, those…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wow, a bookstore that sells wine instead of lattes with their books! And in a really cute little neighborhood. You're not gonna find books that have been in print for awhile here, though. Most of the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by B W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This might be my favorite bookstore in the city. It has everything you'd want in an independent bookstore....plus it's a cafe! Others are complaining about a small selection, but for a little indie…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Reilly L.

4.0 of 5 stars. First time I went here, I thought this place was geared toward the Oprah Book Club crowd...which means they didn't have much stock. I went back a year later to find the place packed with everything I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert F.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I first walked into this place I smacked myself on the forhead and went "DAMN! Why didn't I think of this". Wine and book browsing just seem like such a natural combination once you've done it.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have an "in" with bookselling industry so I don't buy a lot of books at retail but I have been in here to browse a few times. Their selection is really good for such a modestly sized space and the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kv G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The book selection here is a little underwhelming, but they keep up on contemporary releases. The layout was confusing at first, and the atmosphere was too mod and kind of cold - as opposed to my more…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Two-star study place, but overall a unique concept whose time has come. I like the selection and the authors they bring in for signings. Book Cellar adds charm to the neighborhood & is always fun as…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whoever buys the books here knows what they are doing. A relaxing and friendly environment, where the staff will say "You can get it at the library down the street" if they don't have it in stock.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by David W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a hidden treasure! They have a great selection of both local writers and national titles. The cafe is very cozy (the perfect place to grab a cup of coffee). They also have food and wine. The…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Maggie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the fact that this place stays alive, so that I can feel good about buying books from an Independent book seller instead of being a slave to Borders/Barnes and Noble. Even though they have…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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Great

I go here often to check out their great selection of books AND wine (!!). It is a really nice shop ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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Not just any bookstore

This is how a bookstore is supposed to be. Forget putting a starbucks in there - every store should ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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Great Place to Relax

The Book Cellar is truly a relaxing and soothing atmosphere. I think they have a diverse and interes...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Feels like a used book store because of the cramped space but, happily, without the dust and must of old books. Good selection of lit for rummaging on your day off, which means you can enjoy that glass…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee-Han J.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think the reason why the wine is there is to make sure people are drunk enough to read their crapy book section. Nothing there is expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Sylvia W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Book Cellar is a bookstore, cafe and wine bar. The book selection needs a bit of work, however the fact that good wines are served while you browse is great. It is located in Lincoln Square which…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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lilaguide | Book Cellar, The

Love their Friday storytime with Neely! The store doesn't have the best layout for kids, but they have a good selection of kids books and family favorites, and they sponsor a great storytime. Love their...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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