Fantastic store! Book selection is interesting and vast. Very good products to explore and calming ambiance

A lot of space for not a lot of product. Things are just spread out. Couldnt spend too much time in their though due to the heavy amount of incense being burned, both myself and my husband who loves incense had a headache really soon after entering.

Oh my goodness, this. Place. The selection is really something, with a sincere, growth-oriented, spiritual, inclusive, artistic vibe, and the staff are welcoming and more than happy to answer your questions and make great recommendations. It’s a little oasis. You can also always find awesome gifts here. This place is a treasure!

I really enjoy this store, have been a couple times over the years. The products support local and small businesses. I also really like the selection of books. The main genres are self improvement, spirituality, childrens books, and non fiction. They also do tarot readings and have an array of incense and smudging tools. The people have always been very kind. I will continue to be a patron here :)

This is a very unique bookstore and offers not only books but various other items such as taro cards, incense, and crystals. The atmosphere is very peaceful and the surrounding outdoor cafe adds to the wonderful experience.

This operation is supposed to be THE oasis of peace and harmony. However, apparently a young person is not required to have any customer service skills and is even allowed to demonstrate ignorance and hostility!? We were prepared to spend a lot of money on merchandise but left empty handed after a young woman went out of her way to not only NOT HELP my wife but also offend her. Quite the operation they’re running!??We went to the Dancing Crane in Sugarhouse for a wonderful experience instead! (Spent nearly $200!)

Delightful book store!I love how the shop is set up, with most of the books fronted so you can see what they are, rather than trying to cram as many books in as possible. The entire place has an aura of peace and awareness. I love the specially curated sections which focus on various facets of existence (grief, healing, gender studies, etc.), and the great kids section. So many interesting non-book items too, like socks, incense, tarot cards, magnets, toys, and seasonal items. I was delighted to see books from some of my favorite authors, including my favorite mortician, Caitlin Doughty (look her up!). This bookstore is a gem.Im so glad I discovered this well-stocked and thoughtfully laid out independent book store. I will definitely be back!

I’m extremely dissatisfied I came to pick up a book and the person I talked to on the phone said they be open at 9am but they open at 10am this is my second time driving all the way up here from Sandy for a book that I special ordered and you couldn’t take 5 mins to run my card and get me the book. I’ll be going to another book store for now on. I canceled my order :( your gal should have done all she could to help a customer who drove so far to support your business. I’ll be recommending a different book store to people for now on.

An amazing treasure trove. Wanted to buy the whole store. Perhaps next time 💚

Beautiful bookstore and very diverse. They have so many things. I found everything I was looking for and then some.

Clerk was very helpful. And the store smelled heavenly.

Awesome place! I got my Aura picture done there.

So good! And very friendly staff

Cute Zen-like gifts, books, wind chimes, sound bowls. Who knew with enough money you could buy peace of mind and serenity! Buddha for sale!!! OM$

Cool, groovy, I love the outdoor cafe area too. Bought me some books, a shampoo bar, and some local yummy Salt Lake made The Chocolate Conspiracy chocolate (Blackberry Ginger Chocolate Bar). Would like to get some nice smelling small candles too - Ill save that for another day though. The staff were helpful.

I love this place! It still has the same peaceful, cozy feel that it always has.

I love Golden Braid so much. Just being in the store is a treat, it has such peaceful calming vibes. They sell so many amazing books and the staff is so friendly and helpful.

Esoteric. Neat stuff. Has a Cafe in the same building. Chakra focused food oh my

They have a lot of beautiful things for any spiritual path and all of the people there are so welcoming and caring!

I had my first ever reading done by Shawn. I was an awesome experience. You could tell he had a real passion for what he was doing. It was very comfortable and i truly feel like everything he said really hit home to me. I’m still playing it back in my mind. I have already recommended some friends and I will definitely be back soon as well.

I was in the Book store and so excited as I have been in Denver for a long time. A customer service person came over to help me look for a particular design for cards the variety of books etc was good except I am a lover of Numerology and they only had 4 books. I went there. For that . But my love for the atmosphere is what draws me. I sat and meditated by the pond which I love. I will ALWAYS choose Golden Braid for my books or just to sit and relax in the environment and Peaceful waterfall:0)

This review is specifically around the unfortunate tarot card reading that I had done by Natasha. Both my friend and I scheduled appointments with her, $45/half hour and each of us had the same experience, doom and gloom. Every question asked was answered with a negative response, nothing was positive, it was all bad news. I find it very interesting that we both had the exact same type of reading. Im not sure if Natasha was off that day or if the deck was faulty but I cant say that I recommend getting a reading by her. Its not so much that I cant hear bad news but everything from a new guy Im dating, to my job, to my son was just really blah. It was one of the worst tarot readings Ive ever had and might have ruined me from doing this in the future.

Unique and inspiring books, art, jewelry, incense, gifts, etc. Relaxed vibe and friendly staff.

Amazing energy! Amazing people!

This place is great! They have some very unique items and fun books, I love going into this store when Im downtown.

So cute! I love the aesthetic. If youre into healing and new age awakening this is your store. Plus the cafe on the other end is perfect for sitting down and reading your new book.

This place was great for my first visit! The staff was super friendly and very eager to help with any help I needed. Beautiful displays of books and toys and stuffed animals. Loved the displays on cosmology and smudge sticks, and incense. Great selection of items!The Oasis Restaurant that I had brunch at was very delicious and everything was prepared amazingly. They have a choice of your food to be vegan.

This place is awesome!!! The staff is always super nice and helpful. You can get a lot of awesome things. Very reasonable prices.They also do psychic readings here I have done it in the past.I brought my s.o. here and he loved it too. Hes def a fan. There is also parking here AND a cafe called Cafe Oasis.

Their staff is very friendly and amazing. They have an amazing selection on self-help, spiritual, and esoteric literature. A great place to get gifts for someone you believe could use a little light in their lives (if theyre open to it).

Want to experience both small and great awakening within your being? Golden Braid Books is a great resource treasure house hidden in the market place of the ten thousand things. Feel more, think less.

The music is literally my Playlist and they dont just sell books, they some super jewelry and trinkets too

A bookstore that does not sell Bible

Absolutely love this place. The staff are extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive with out being smothering. The food at Oasis Cafe was delicious as well!

The bookstore is always full of fun and unique things.We ate at the Oasis and the food was lackluster at best . The grilled cheese sandwich was burnt and served on plain white bread with cheddar cheese and nothing else tomato soup with cold but the service was great. We have eaten here before and had a great meal

If you’re going to walk up to a 7-month pregnant woman to tell her to put her mask over her nose while in your store, but then immediately after walk over to the customer smelling product with his mask below his nose and answer his questions without confronting him..... guaranteed to lose my business.

It is an original bookshop, but perhaps for that reason it would not be my first place to look for regular books. It is a place to look for spiritual books. Sound of water in the place is really nice. And even if you are not interested in mainstream spiritual stuff, it is nice place to just look around without finding anything, and occasionally you can find something interesting like the one I found for writing, zen of writing, which gives interesting advice to an amateur writer like myself.

My last night in SLC and my daughter and I fell in love with this place. Definately great energy and not sterile. Beautiful place, great food, great books and awesome customer service.

Lovely bookshop and restaurant. The Golden Braid perfectly captures Salt Lake Citys hip, urban culture and unique charm. They also sell darling crystal necklaces among other treasures.

Beautiful store focusing mostly on the self and spiritual themes, with books on buddhism, self help, mental health, etc. they have a children’s section, cards and gifts, too. The store smells nice, has beautifulmusic playing, and has some nooks here and there to sit. The staff is pleasant and letyou be, unless you ask and then they are very helpful. I saw two booths-I believe they are for some sort of psychic reading.It is located by a cafe, for the perfect combination of body/mind/spirit nourishment.

I used to love golden braid books.Ive literally been going to this store since 1999, Ive spent thousands of dollars in this store.But as the years have gone by it has gone from a store with a relaxing atmosphere, with a female aura, that brought out the beauty in everything.To a store that every time I walk in as a MAN I no longer feel welcome.It has become a place where masculinity isnt welcome anymore.I will no longer be spending my money here. Nor will my wife and children, nor my friends.Its become too PC and imbalanced.

This is a great location for finding unique books and material on metaphysics or other new thought or even self help material. There is a mix of jewelry that is interesting and great food.I really enjoyed the fresh roasted coffee made on-site.Those looking for vegan or gluten free can likely find something here to satisfy thier palate.

My favorite place to shop for altar supplies and my favorite genres of books. 10/10!

This is a quite unique bookstore right next to a lovely, though somewhat overpriced, cafe. They sell a lot of books you wont find elsewhere + they also sell candles, crystals, etc. Theres even a little fountain inside by the bookshelves thats super calming to sit next to while reading, and large glass doors that open up onto a patio from the cafe. Very cute place, but they are somewhat on the smaller side + their book selection does lack quantity.

I parked here for 5 mins and met my wife for a sec. Didnt go in. Parking lot was adequate for a place named after pee

Super cool place. Great variety of books and metaphysical items. The staff is amazing! Did the aura report and was so pleased!

Such a gorgeous store with a great book selection and friendly staff! Cute trinkets and decor also for sale! Love this place!!

Beautiful store. Lots of fun books for all kinds of occasions.

The bookstore had a great atmosphere when I went to visit. They had a great selection of books and oils. I also went to get a reading with Barbara. WORST READING of my life! I paid for a half hour, she took up an hour of my time ranting on about political nonsense. She cut me off when I asked questions I wanted answered during my reading. Everything she said was completely off with who I am. During the end when I asked her if I can ask A question, she told me the reading was done and asked me to leave. Never have I been disappointed with a reader before! I talked to the assistant manager, and she didnt seem to care when I shared my experience. If you want to waste your money for a reading, you can always visit Barbara at this book store.

Wonderful little book store with every little extra you can think of to make it such a great space for relaxation and knowledge (teas, crystals, home decor, journals, etc...).

The book selection is great and the stones. The oasis Grill adjoining it is 10 dollars a meal and is high quality and healthy.

This book store has a clean, open, visually-appealing atmosphere and offers a myriad of holistic items and gift ideas. Tarot readings and psychic evaluations are also available here. However, it’s all a bit pricey without being anything too special.

My friend and I have gone here the last 2 years for our birthdays to have our cards read by Ross. We love it! We bought some kind of dessert bread and it was delicious! Staff is very nice!

I love the books, the selection of cards, crystals & other unique finds as well as the vibe. The coffee shop/eatery next door & patio makes for an all around great place.

The most motivating, positive book store.

My favorite bookstore! So relaxinging to shop here..the aromas, sounds, and the help is very knowledgeable..and go out of their way to find answers to questions or look up book your wanting and will order in. Whenever I have had chakra/aura pictures..or taken another to do them the clerks for years understand and explain so much..rather than just printing off the booklet to read..they explain more than is written! And explain everything in understandable terms!

My first visit to this adorable place, and I loved it. I will definitely include it on my future trips to Salt Lake. ❤

Great local place for interesting books and products, slightly on the pricey side, but the good vibe and product selection is worth it. Plus supporting the local economy is important!

Great kid book selection and the coffee shop makes an amazing matcha latte!!

AmaZing experience here... From the bookstore, cafe and card readings I couldnt ask for more... Love the whole Ambience here

I love this place. The feeling you get when you go in. Is awesome! I have had a few sessions here from Psychics. And there has been things in my life that have happened, like they have said. And I didnt do anything to make it happen, it just did or the opportunity came up and I took it. Great Staff, and I will be coming here for years to come.

Awesome environment. Great place for metaphysical and alternative spiritual practices. I love this place

Lovely small book and giftstore. With cafe/restaurant with good menu. Yum

Wasnt bad but I was there looking for my best friend who wasnt there. Lots of interesting books.

I love to browse around this store. There are lots of great gifts here for the hardest to shop for person. The staff has always been very friendly and helpful at choosing items, gift wrapping, and locating particular items.

I recently had a reading with Shawn. I believe his words were divinely inspired and I would like to say Thank you. Thank you for being there at that time, in that place. Meeting you was meant to be. 🙏

Great choice in books and supplies. Staff is incredibly friendly. Definitely going to be returning!

Great selection of metaphysical books. Ralaxing environment also they have card readers on site (bonus!)

Golden Braid is a treasure just being in the suite has a calming effect, the staff is quite helpful and very delightful. I highly recommend.

If youre looking for new-agey esoterica or other feel-good mass-opiates, or for healing candles, or what have you, this is your place. If youre looking to replace your dogeared copy of Blood Meridian, go to Kings English.

I was so glad to find tarot decks and oracles, herbs, and some oils and crystals! Also readings are available and once a month, theyre $25 for 20 minutes.

Cute book store and cafe. I wish the menu had more options. Great environment...peaceful.

The help there is outstanding and Ross Gigliotti is the best at his craft.

Very relaxing! It’s my go to place when I need peace of mind!

Wonderful store with all things cosmic. Great book section and beautiful jewelry

Love this bookstore! AWESOME aura readings done here. Lovely atmosphere.

A good selection of books that you wont find at your typical book store and small gifts to go along with them.

Awesome but a little pricey. Wish they had a better selection of crystals but lots of great books.

Cute place, but the book selection is rather small.

Great food, peaceful atmosphere, love the book store!

Delightfully mediocre and predictable. Lots of sage, lots of good intro books.

I love this store. I try to go about every month and can always find interesting items and books.

I cant leave this place without buying something! The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable.

Brunch at Oasis, then shopping @ Golden Braid Books. Perfect Sunday afternoon.

The ambience and tranquility and of course the best selection of books to challenge your mind.

Wow! Youve grown so much since we were neighbors 25 years ago at 300 east 300 south! Beautiful store and staff!

The manager Katie is an absolute angel, lovely store.

Ive been here twice in the last year or so now, and both times have left with negative experiences and feelings based on my interactions with employees, I usually dont have a problem with the most annoying of employees most of the time, but their comments are very snude and snark, something I do not appriciate of people who work somewhere that I pay money to, voluntarily I might add. If they act nice (in my experience) its in a superficial way that is actually rude. Wont be going here again, too bad because Id prefer this type of place over Barnes & Noble superstores, although they also dont demand an ID for every payment..Since when did this become acceptable for buying a $10 book?

I had a terrible experience at Golden Braid today with a tarot reading from Myndy. I told her the issue I wanted insight on when I started. She then spent the next ten minutes giving me a long rant with her personal advice on the situation (seriously thats what a friend or therapist does, not a self-proclaimed psychic). She finally pulled out a deck, asked me to pick one card, looked up something in a book and then told me I was going to get pregnant [and gave me an exact two week timeframe for when I would conceive]. It felt disingenuous and off. I told her I didnt feel like she was really picking up and connecting to my intuition. So she sat there for five minutes with her eyes closed and then came back and said there were no blocks. I dont know what she saw, but there was definitely was a block because she had zero connection with me. She asked me what I wanted to do. And I told her again my objective which Id already stated at the beginning of the meeting. At this point, I knew this was going no where and a waste of my time. So I left, went to the front desk, explained the situation and asked for a refund. I would NEVER ask for a refund for a reading even if I didnt like what the cards said, but Myndy didnt actually give me a reading. She made some personal rants, told me to draw one card, and wouldnt admit that she couldnt connect up with me. After a terribly long time waiting while the front desk young boy whispered on the phone with his manager, he came back, only to say he needed to go talk to someone else to see if they could refund my unused time. At that point, Id had it and left, not worth the hassle. It doesnt reflect well on Golden Braid that they wont listen to their customers (it was do upsetting, I was crying at the front desk, relating the experience). If you believe in and support your psychic readers so much, you should have no problem giving the benefit of the doubt to your customer or at least offering to use their wasted $45 to see a different psychic there on another day. I honestly cant believe Golden Braid didnt step up to the plate to resolve the situation. The whole experience left me with a terrible taste in my mouth, and its safe to say Ill never go back.

I love this store it is one of the best places to go for readings and metaphysical things

Great overall book store and spiritual novelties.

Find a great book or a get a tarot reading . Love this place

This is a great local bookstore with friendly people and top notch energy!

Best service. Best psychic best books. EvER

Amazing atmosphere. The cafe has wonderful food.

I love this shop! They have the best incense!

Unusual selection, well thought out.

Always been a great bookstore

I love this place and try to visit everytime l am in town. I have been a customer for about 8 yrs.

Fantastic unique gifts, books and a very helpful staff.

Fun and unique little book store.