Such a cute little shop! It’s easy to support small mom n pop businesses when they’re doing it right… The woman helping me(perhaps the owner or mgr) was great! She walked me to each section I was interested in, and expertly located each title within seconds. * They offer free wi-fi * Reading/study area with couches & tables * A chess-playing table, complete with all pieces * Bar-style seating situated at windows * Coffee & drinks allowed I enjoy reading and studying for my classes so this place is a huge plus in the area. It’s much quieter than Starbucks or Steeltown which makes study time more productive.
Ilah Kristel M.
Classificação do local: 5 Pittsburg, CA
It’s a cute little secondhand book shop and I quite enjoy it. They have a wide selection of books and all at a reasonable price. People in there are always nice.
Maribel H.
Classificação do local: 5 Antioch, CA
Great customer service and I love the location and the different events that they hold!
Casandra P.
Classificação do local: 4 Tempe, AZ
This is a nice, quiet place for me to work. I also love reading and they have a pretty descent selection of new and old books. The staff is just super friendly and helpful and I always feel at home when I come.
Catherine E.
Classificação do local: 5 Pittsburg, CA
I’ve lived in Pittsburg all my life and all I’ve ever wished for to be built in this city is a bookstore and I finally got my wish. This bookstore is small but offers a decent variety of new and used books. If you’re in the area and get tired of reading on your Nook or Kindle and want to feel the weight of an honest-to-goodness real book in your hand, you should visit the Railroad Book Depot.
Gold G.
Classificação do local: 5 San Francisco, CA
Thanks to Unilocal,I found this treasure in Old Town Pittsburgh. In fact, it is the only reason I visited the town, as bookstores of independent means are becoming rare. I really loved this place. The new and used books are mixed together, so I could find, right in front of me, a brand new children’s title that no other bookstore carried along with several older first editions of history and classics. I came to peruse and perhaps purchase just one or two books and left with so many that I had to move my car closer just so I could manage carrying the books to the trunk! While I didn’t require the assistance of the employees, I did notice that they went out of their way to help a youngster find a title. Also, the store is very open, so you can move around with ease. They also have a Book Club for movie-lovers, and there are restaurants and a coffee shop across the street. We loves it, we do.
Nancy P.
Classificação do local: 5 Pittsburg, CA
This non-profit bookstore supports literacy projects in Pittsburg. Lots of special interest book clubs, gift items made by pittsburg High shop classes are great and reasonably priced. Take in your gently used books for store credit. Employees are helpful and friendly.
Jennette B.
Classificação do local: 5 Pittsburg, CA
Can’t believe I haven’t told you about this place. Independent Bookstore in adorable Downtown Pittsburg. New and Used Book Fun!
Jennifer p.
Classificação do local: 4 Pleasant Hill, CA
We ate breakfast across the street and saw this neighborhod bookstore. The two women working in the store were very friendly, greeting us as soon as we walked in and then were available to help but weren’t pushy or bothersome. The books are almost all used and very reasonably priced. I am an e-reader person these days but found 3 cheap books(½ price) in very good condition. I also overheard one of the women saying that the store is non-profit, so even better…
Caryn W.
Classificação do local: 5 San Leandro, CA
I highly recommend you visit this local bookstore. The interior is beautiful, the staff are very supportive and helpful, they host fun events, and they have some really cool gifts(in case your book shelf is already full of books to read). I also like that they’ll take your used books for credit. I suggest you start your visit across the street at Steeltown Coffee & Tea to pick up something yummy to drink in a to-go cup, walk to Railroad Book Depot and spend some time browsing the shelves. Old Town Pittsburg is just beautiful and there really are some very cool small/independent businesses for you to visit. I highly recommend you drop in.
Rinky N.
Classificação do local: 4 East Bay
Very sweet little bookstore with a decent selection of new and used books. Clean, sunny and well-organized. I was impressed with the quality of the used books, especially the childrens’ books. You had to look at the first page for the«new» or «price» sticker to determine if the book was new or used. None of the books were worn or tired looking. I also appreciated the fact that the floors were spotless so you could sit or kneel without feeling you had to dust yourself off. There are two immaculate bathrooms. The staff person was very friendly and helpful. Maybe not a destination place but well worth a visit if you have things to do in the Pittsburg area.
Kay S.
Classificação do local: 4 Oakland, CA
Such a wonderful find in Old Town Pittsburg! Clean, friendly atmosphere, nice selection of «previously enjoyed» books, new books, and gift items for book-lovers. May seem a little pricey for a «used book» store, but all proceeds go to a wonderful cause. This will definitely be a new haunt.
Peter G.
Classificação do local: 5 San Francisco, CA
What a wonderful addition to Old Town Pittsburg! This bookstore is warm, welcoming, and boasts an excellent selection of new books, gift items, and used books. If you’re a reader or just enjoy browsing books, you will absolutely love the Railroad Book Depot. The staff here is friendly, personable, and helpful. You will enjoy everything from their cheerful«hellos» to their thoughtful assistance and recommendations. Most incredibly, the store looks like it could be in the middle of Danville, Walnut Creek, or San Francisco — its very well done and incredibly cute inside. The kids section has a child-sized table, and there are lots of big leather chairs to cuddle up in on a rainy day. You’ll enjoy shopping at this quaint little gem of a bookstore, and best of all, you’ll feel great doing it. All proceeds from this independent bookstore benefit the local community. That’s shopping at its best!
Roxann S.
Classificação do local: 5 Concord, CA
There is a very good selection of books and everything is clean and well displayed. There’s a couple of tables and some soft chairs where a couple of mother/father/child reading sessions were going on. Downtown Pittsburg has become a good place to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon. Coffee across the street at Steeltown, a well stocked bookstore, and without having to drive over the hill? I live in Concord, and it’s worth the drive to shop here!
Victor G.
Classificação do local: 4 Oakland, CA
Railroad Book Depot looks likes a mini barnes & noble. it’s clean and spacious with book shelves spaced at angles. Railroad sits in the middle of the new development in the revitalized old pittsburg. i asked the clerk/owner? why they would open a bookstore when barnes & nobles are closing everywhere. his answer? «we do it better. it’s fun» looking forward to browsing here again when they are better stocked with books. they have a few new books but mostly it’s used books. presently, book pickings are anemic at present. there’s a lounge area with sofas and tables with the chessboard designs. they are across from 615 restaurant. their motto: «recycle your gently read books with us.»