Great used book store! Huge variety of books, plus a coffee shop inside (no indoor seating though). They also sell greeting cards for every occasion and stickers. Would highly recommend checking this place out.

Used books and delicious coffee: couldn’t ask for a better combo!! My oat milk latte was so good!! And the rosemary sea salt roll was scrumptious. Would definitely return :)

Used books, delicious coffee, live piano, and a cozy atmosphere. Be still our hearts! If only if we could sit down then they’d basically have to have dragged us out of this place. :)Fantastic place to hang out for a couple of hours and browse books (and purchase many) and me sip on a Vanilla Bean Latte (splurged with the flavor and it resulted in a delectable dessert).I’m always puzzled by people who don’t keep books they’ve purchased. But I also adore them cause then I can buy, read, and enjoy them (and keep them until death do me apart from them).We were in town to eat at our favorite Greek restaurant and needed a place to shelter from the rain and wind and this bookstore-coffee combo absolutely hit the spot. Will definitely be back the next time our adventures takes us this way.They had figgy buns and Rosemary sea salt rolls that looked and sounded delicious, but have to save my appetite for Greek food.I’m usually just a plain old latte person, but I was intrigued by “vanilla bean” and the simple syrup they make is much better than the usual coffee shop syrups. I’m happy I splurged and tried it. The foam on top was simply the best I’ve sipped.-TheHikingBookworms

Really cute bookstore. Some of the best coffee over ever had. You will have to drink outside due to COVID restrictions. The atmosphere is perfect for finding the next book or two to add to your library.

This is the best kind of used book store. The books were well organized by category. The selection was exactly what I look for in a used bookstore: lots of interesting looking books with a high percentage that Ive never heard of before. I managed to escape with only four books (well, 6 if you count the two my partner got...)

Great place, sit a moment, read a book...

Great little book store with books for everyone. I am nearly done putting together my third series and working on two others, all just by checking in whenever Im on town to see if they have anything new that I need. Everyone that Ive spoken with while there have been very friendly and Ive never heard any complaints. Anybody I hear mention that they ar were looking for any type if book I send here, usually with great results.

Outstanding selection of used books, well curated cards and great coffee. Whats not to love about independent book stores?

Awesome small book store. Also I love book stores with a coffee place. We will most likely be back!

Super cute bookstore also has coffee and baked goods worth the stop if you are a book lover spending the day in Anacortes

I ordered a book on amazon and to my surprise it came parcel wrapped like a little gift and had a cute little bookmark inside! Apparently I ordered form this cute shops amazon profile!The care they took in wrapping it and placing the bookmark inside really made my day! Ill likely never get to stop in and see the place, or meet the person who wrapped my book up for me, but it so cool to know my used copy of Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques came from such a cool place!

Great place to get your books, coffee and treats. Staff is always smiling and helpful.

Super cool bookstore. Found it by happenstance, but glad I did. Will try to go back again someday

I ordered a hard-to-find book from the Pelican Bay Books website. The book was in excellent condition, with a great price, and the staff packed it carefully and shipped it very quickly. An excellent indie bookstore to support whether youre near or far!

A great, organized source for used books! After browsing online, a helpful bookseller, Eli, took my payment over the phone for my order and got it shipped out that day. Package arrived days earlier than expected and was wrapped very thoughtfully. Each book was wrapped in protective paper individually and the unboxing felt like opening several gifts.

Best book store Ive visited in a long time, its a clean organized used book store with fair prices, wide varieties of book genres and friendly staff 10/10 would recommend. I collect cloth bound books and am always on the look out for good solid used book stores and can see myself visiting this one often despite the long drive to get there.

Great little bookstore with a piano and coffee bar.

Relaxing, well organized, fair pricing and great coffee. Comfortable seating

You know those super cool libraries with ladders to reach books on shelves 10ft high? Yeah, thats just place. And yeah, its as cool as it sounds.

Friendly place to buy used books

Great coffee and good service... had to sit outside though

Very impressive selection of used books, especially for a small town. Clean, well lit, and large.

I LOVE this bookstore! They have a great selection, and informative and kind staff. For someone who finishes a book every couple of days like myself, the ability to trade in books for credit is a godsend. They will also set books aside for me to pick up since I dont browse as much since the pandemic. I cannot recommend them enough!

Nice bookstore. LOTS of books. Floor to ceiling literally!!!!!!

Such a warm, inviting atmosphere! Super nice and friendly staff. Great coffee (and Im fussy) and lots of interesting, well-catagorized books. I bought this inexpensive pamphlet on ordinary pebbles and because of it, I can identify a lot of what looks like ordinary rocks. Fun!

They had the books I wanted and were very pleasant.

Wonderful rosemary sea salt rolls!

Great service. Great coffee. I can see why this is a local favorite. Tasty treats, big selection of books and excellent service.

Good spot to chill an afternoon with second hand books and a drink

Decent coffee and unique book selection.

I ordered books from the website, only paid $5 for shipping and they arrived at my doorstep in about 12 hours. Crazy! Shop small in Anacortes!

Wonderful used book store and coffee house

One of the best bookstores in town. This bookstore has transformed soo much for the good! Owner and employees are very friendly and helpful.

Best coffee between Everett and Bellingham. fantastic bookstore as well.

I wish I knew the name of the bookstore clerk who helped my nephew and me when we came in looking for books. She was patient and helpful and thorough, offering to check whatever database she could to find the books we were looking for. Its wonderful when someone goes above and beyond the expected service. Thank you, Pelican Bay Books.

I love playing ths piano here, and the kind man who made my coffee was one of the nicest people whove ever lived.

My all time favorite book store

Clean, well-organized, and attractive used bookstore. Includes a small cafe.

The coffee, the financiers, kind baristas,cookies and warm ambiance keep us coming back for more

Delicious coffee and baked goods made this a peaceful place to relax. Lots of nooks with cozy chairs to read books and their selection of new and used books is really great.

Great selection of used books at a reasonable price. Surprisingly, they also had the best coffee I had during our visit to Washington. Highly recommend!

Cute little coffee joint and book store with great seating choices. I chose a stool by the window.

Beautiful little used book store with a cafe inside.

Loved it the books are so broad and affordable great coffee tooLove you guys...

Great bookstore, friendly, helpful staff.

Well-curated selection in many genres, warm and inviting decor, tasty espresso, and (apparently) an active social community = great local bookstore. The staff I talked to were helpful and nice (not always a given in the PNW) - definitely worth stopping in to check it out and find a good read.

Ordered a book online and they shipped it immediately. Great price, and fast service.

Best place for a morning latte or cappuccino.

Books are awesome. Coffee selection could be better though.

Unique bookstore that’s definitely worth a browse. The coffee shop serves Olympia Coffee which is really smooth and rich.

Wow, what a place for USED books. Like a Powells for Anacortes, only really clean, cozy and conscientiously organized. This place compliments the Wonderful bookstore for New books down the street called Watermark. My only, small complaint about Pelican Bay is that I cannot find many books on local history. Also, just a reminder, authors get no royalties or any sort of payment with your purchase of used books.

I am new to the area and this is one of my favorite coffee places I have ever been to; with the kindest folks, combined with a genuinely great service, it will certainly always be a place you feel at home at. It is unique in being that it is also a book store. Very cool set up. Thanks for the warm welcome.

Lovely used bookstore. It draws you in you explore and reach for titles on the shelves. The coffee shop was the best we found in town for specialty coffee (they carry Olympia Coffee). Staff was warm, friendly and very helpful.

Great place to grab some tasty espresso and find a delightful used book. Situated downtown, its a great place to walk to and from. The cafe also has a nice selection of alternative milks!

Great used book store. Great selection. Had most everything I was looking for. Good service and very nice people. I dont drink much coffee but it smelled great.

One of the towns best businesses and most popular. Open, airy used bookstore with a coffee bar and lots of nooks and crannies to hide yourself away with a good book and warm beverage for a while. There is a public piano and childrens section. There is a large table areas for group meet-ups.The coffee bar hosts homemade goodies and very well done espressos. The store will also take used books and give you store credit if you are interested in making a trade. You must make an appointment with the owner if you have a large amount of books to trade in. You will feel at home here!

Very nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Eli was very helpful finding both books that we were looking for. Coffee was well prepared by Luke. Highly recommended visit.

Great selection of new and used books. Nice place to just look around for awhile or sit and spend some time. Lots of nice seating areas. Also tables where you can work on your laptop. Interesting historic building too.

Excellent coffee and great books. The book prices were excellent, the books are well organized and the staff was friendly. They even have done rare books and signed books. They also have limited, but cozy seating. I will definitely go back when I am in the area.

Found a boat load of books! Great selection and very helpful staff. The prices were great too!

This bookstore will delight the hearts of all book lovers. The staff is friendly, helpful and efficient. And, oh! The shelves and shelves of books! To top it all off, the coffee is the best!

Firstly, I totally dig the vibes. A little coffee shop on one side, mellow spots to relax and read or catch up with a friend. I enjoyed the sculptural art interspersed between the bookshelves. There is a nice turn around as well so you can always check up front for newadditions. Say hi to Luuk, hes knowledgeable and kind.

Ended up wandering in twice in one day while visiting from out of town. Bought a book before leaving each time! Great selection and staff. Even has an adorable dog color coordinated with the hardwood floor. Its an enchanting place.

Well, I mean... full disclosure- founding scoundrel.

Good place to go if looking for 2nd hand books. Amazing selection across every subject you can think of. A bit more expensive than I was expecting for 2nd hand but not overly. Has a coffee bar so you can sit have a coffee and read your books but seating is limited, hence only 4 stars. Well worth a visit.

I go here for the coffee! The BEST coffee this side of the cascades, for sure. I love love Olympia Roasters and I love the care the baristas put in to making the coffee. Friendly. Helpful and always yummy!

Good prices and selection!

Very attractive used book store. Everything was in such nice condition that it took me a few seconds to realize it is a used book place. Coffee was tasty, donut was fantastic. Music and vibe was warm and comforting. The man running the counter was knowledge able and helped me find the books I was looking very quickly. I could not recommend this store to you more. Already at the top of my list of favorite places and I have been just once.

I know why this store has 5 star reviews! I called them looking for a book which they did not have. I was surprised to receive a call back a little later telling me that the book was originally published under a different title. They still did not have the book so this was not about a sale! They knew I was calling around looking for the book and they knew that information might help me find it!BAM! That is OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Im a huge fan of this place and definitely a repeat customer, despite not even living here. They have coffee, tea, etc, and its all excellent. Arguably, the best in town.I regularly buy their cookies & other savory breads. My family and I usually regret buying only one because they are so delicious, its gone in seconds!Not only is there delicious things to eat, the atmosphere is very comforting and inspiring, with shelving holding books to purchase. Their book prices are reasonable and supporting this local business helps a community thrive.

Good selection of books. Yummy cookies and good coffee. Smart business owners often (always) on-site to help.

Lots of super high quality books

Lots of good book selection. Excellent environment. Great customer service.

Very cool place for a bookworm.

Such a fun space! Coffee and books, who could want more?? Great for completing work.

Relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and great coffee. If you want to just sit, have a nice drink and maybe read a book or two, Pelican is perfect.

Staff at the coffee bar and at book checkout came across reserved and suspicious of clientele. Weird, I thought. The tiny rhubarb bundt cake was dry and my cappuccino was lukewarm. At the book checkout they have small Pelican Bookstore book markers with delightful quotes on them. However, I could not choose just one. After picking out 10 of them and showing them to the checkout clerk, he said: Oh, and do you have books to use those in? He said this in a not very friendly way. I explained that I had many, many books myself but that I also had friends that loved to read and each book mark quotation had reminded me of a different friend I wanted to give a book mark to. This bookstore has a huge selection of books, new and used. My experience there did not feel welcoming or fun.

Certainly among the best bookstores in the northwest. They serve some of the best espresso drinks in three counties to boot.

Great coffee!

The store was packed with individuals talking over their favorite morning drink, which gave the place a sort of cozy, friendly vibe. There always is a good selection of books for browsing. Love Pelican Bay Books and Coffee!

My favorite place in Anacortes outside of my own backyard. The thing I miss the most during quarantine.

The store and cafe have nice ambience and the staff is friendly. The coffee however is weak, pale and sour light-roast coffee. Portland hipster style. I know people like this type of coffee but its not for me. Also, a nit-pick, they dont have soy milk. Just coconut and oat milk.

What a gem. Good coffee, real baristas and some of the best priced and categorized resale books Ive seen. I have a habit of bookstores, so I definitely have an opinion. I liked many options of seating areas and found it really welcoming. If your in the area, you must stop in.

Very nice coffee shop and bookstore, its now my favorite place to spend time and relax or work on my computer. Great pastries and coffee, fair prices.

What you want a local bookstore to be. Accessible, comfy, coffee and loads of good used books. They have new books too. Really worth a visit. If you are a reader... this place is for you.

I like this book store, bakery, coffee shop...I have found books for my grand kids & myself.I have brought family from out of town, state to visit and taste the treats they have.We have sat and chatted, drank coffee, tea looked through books together and by ourselves.Its a great shop for pre-owned books to be found and re-read.

The food is delicious, the drinks are amazing and the service is wonderful!! The book selection is the best, and when you walk in, you just feel at home! I love it!!!

Lovely place for browsing and coffee. Highly recommend it. 😘

I can always find some interesting books and their cafe made some yummie treats and drinks

Great atmosphere

This is a wonderful used book store and coffee shop. Its just the best. So many books, very comfortable shopping, great atmosphere.....most excellent.

Pelican Bay has been our favorite bookstore for years, and its only getting better. The new space has a wonderful warmth to it. The staff are friendly and helpful. Its a great place to visit for five minutes or two hours.

Visiting from out of town, but I could spend all day here easily.

Me & my family LOVE this place! The atmosphere is peaceful, the staff are friendly & helpful. The coffee is amazing, i would love to move to Anacortes so i could hang out here every other day.

Best coffee house weve been to in the US. Best dirty chai latte weve had in the US. Play a game, get a book, get warm. Friendly bar tender. Has a bar-like counter which was cool.

Best used bookstore North of Seattle. Best coffee shop in Skagit county. Incredibly personable and friendly staff. A true gift to Anacortes.

Terrific ambiance and the best lattes anywhere. Havent tried the baked goods but they looked great. And, great prices on the books.

A real, old fashioned used bookstore with tons of every kind of book you can imagine. I give it four stars because the coffee was mediocre, but the cappuccino was good and the baked goods were fantastic (dont miss the rosemary buns), advd the staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

A gentleman helped my 7th grader find a few books! It was great to see her excited to pick them out and the prices were great!

Nice size bookstore with cafe. Good selection. Cheerful staff.