A gem of a bookstore. I buy all my books here and the place has become a special treat for outings with my nieces and nephews.

Charming! I loved the selection of books and the customer service. Brought me back in time. This is what all book stores should be like!

Absolutely love this place. They have a great selection and if they don't have the book you want they will order it. I can't wait to go back! read more

Cellar Door Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Riverside, California

One of those amazing local bookstores that the world ought to have more of, with lots of interesting events and a great selection of books, including by local authors. I sure hope they survive the pandemic and economic chaos! read more

The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. It is important to support independent bookstores.

We lived in Riverside for a hear and never came here before becsuse we weren't avid readers. We checked it out on a visit back and loved It! One book I found had only been out 3 weeks, so they're very up to date with new releases. Also there's a giant Agatha Christie section which is my faaaaav. They have events, staff was nice, prices are just retail, and the gift section is cute too with mugs and journals and things. Great way to support local businesses! read more

I will not come here again I walked in to relax and see if something caught my eye. I couldn't focus because people were having a political discussion at the register with the workers. It rude and not polite to speak of politics in public be more respectful to your customers. Very!! Inconsiderate for a business. Keep your politics during your break in your home at your own time!! read more

Charming bookstore with a lovely selection. They have a friendly staff, which is so important in bookshops! I'm so happy to have an independent bookstore in our neighborhood, and I hope we can all keep patronizing this business to keep it alive. Also, I'm a big fan of the newsletter and I hope to join one of their bookclubs! read more

Amazing choices! Great reading clubs which cover the gamut if genders even children's books! Service and suggestions are helpful. I really enjoy the store and wish for its continued success! It's a rarity to find an independent bookstore. You must come and visit!! read more

Very helpful staff. I love this bookstore because you can just reach out your arm, grab any book and know you are getting something worth reading, that will change your life for the better. I will return again and again. This is everything an independent bookstore should be. read more

We love this little book store. My wife is the avid book reader in the family. I read books sometimes. They carry all the popular books here. However, if they don't have a book in stock, they will order it for you. read more

Cellar Door Books is a lovely bookstore. The staff is so friendly and willing to help you find a book. They have wonderful book clubs. My son and I love to go there. read more

This was such a great experience! The book store owner was so helpful and intentional in her book recommendations. I do not live in-state but will definitely come back when I'm back in Riverside. read more

The owner is rude and short with customers. My son was looking at the children books and she was so concerned about how he handled them that she lost two customers. We've been here a few times and her attitude is the same... Rude. read more

I had the best experience at Cellar Door Bookstore. I'm visiting from Tucson, Arizona and I'm so glad we stopped in. Both of the folks who engaged with me, my colleague, and our group of students was awesome. They were attentive, intentional, and super kind. Thank you! read more

Best independent bookstore in Riverside. The owner and staff are so knowledgeable and obviously passionate about their work. I asked for recommendations for kids books and was given so many perfect options. I'll definitely be back with the nieces/nephews. And I'm looking forward to attending events. read more

I love this store! I'm so thrilled we have an independent bookstore in Riverside. The selection was wonderful. I picked up some books I'd been meaning to read, but more importantly was introduced to several books I'd never heard of, but which look wonderful. I hope this bookstore will be in Riverside for a long, long time. read more

My favorite bookstore! Everybody is so helpful and nice at this store. Also Linda, the owner, is an incredible asset to the Riverside community. She has book clubs all month long for people of all ages. She also offers a Teacher night to help show what new books are arriving in the area of K-12 picture books and young adult literature. If you are in the Riverside area and you love books, stop in! read more

Cozy and welcoming ambiance; only thing missing is a warm fire crackling away. Quiet and unpretentious permeates throughout. Small but varied selection can't be beat, particularly local culture publications. I'm all for supporting local and independent businesses, especially ones that make their customer feel like a cherished guest. read more

Awesome store has a resident dog which I love!!! Tons of genres to choose from lots of young adult options as well. Friendly worker excited to go back and spend more time browsing. read more

I stopped in here because I wholeheartedly believe we need to support independent bookstores in our community. I had a list of offbeat titles I was looking for and, frankly, thought it was a long-shot that this store would stock them. Imagine my amazement when they did!! They have a great assortment of books in a variety of genres and the staff are very helpful. I'm sure if they didn't have what you were looking for, they'd order it for you. Please support this valuable local business! read more

We are so fortunate to have this bookshop nearby! The staff are both inviting and informed - they all seem to be avid readers themselves - and the selection is vast and varied. Occasionally I need a book not already in stock which they are more than happy to order for me. They host fun and informative events throughout the year and often involve other local businesses. There's a huge variety of book clubs that each meet up for monthly discussion - I found my niche and so has my fifth grader. We've been frequenting the shop for years and look forward to many more. They go way beyond a retail space. It's more of a community space. Truly a wonderful and valuable asset to our city! read more

LOVE this book store. Very helpful friendly staff, perfect selection of books & the best part its indepentantly owned

I was very lucky to come across this little bookstore when I lived in the IE...and let me say it's one of the few things I miss! Employees are helpful and they have a great selection. It's always a great idea to support indie bookstores and this is no exception! read more

I love cellar door books! Everyone is always so nice and there's such a homey feel about it. I sit and read in there for hours!

This is, without question, the best bookstore in Riverside. The staff are devoted book readers themselves, so they are quite knowledgeable about the books they sell. Then too there are the reading groups that come here to discuss what they have been reading. If you admire the Shakespeare & Company Bookstore in Paris, you will also love Cellar Door. read more

So, I have to say, this is the best book store ever! I have been to the book store many times in the past couple of years. I love the atmosphere, but most of all, the recommendations that one of the staff members provides is outstanding. Since I tend to read a lot of the same author, like Lee Child or David Baldacci, I started asking and getting recommendations from Lisa. She has suggested several different authors over time and I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. It has broadened my horizons and exposed me to different styles of writing. Although I could buy books on Amazon or at my local Barnes and Noble, I enjoy coming to this store much more since they are personable and have a genuine interest in finding something enjoyable for you to read. Lisa seems to have tremendous knowledge and keeps up with the current and new releases. I definitely recommend Cellar Door Bookstore to anyone that enjoys the small store atmosphere and is willing to read different authors. Thank you to Lisa and the store for making reading an enjoyable experience! read more

I adore this bookstore. The owner is always friendly, and helpful. It's one of my favorite spots in the canyon crest town center!

Such a fabulous bookstore. I love that Linda (owner) is almost always there and greets me like an old friend. We often take our 3 year old to story time on Saturday mornings and peruse the great selection of kids books. There are tons of book clubs for every interest, so check the schedule if you're looking for a group to share your love of books with! read more

The friendliness and cheerful atmosphere of the bookstore alone are enough to make you want to spend an afternoon in here. There's something about being able to hold books in your hands before buying them. There are personal touches throughout the shop as well, from employee recommendations to a stuffed Poe raven. The staff is eager to help you find what you're looking for. (They have a great selection of coloring books for adults, which are a great way to relieve stress.) Cellar Door Books is one-of-a-kind. read more

I love going to the Cellar Door Bookstore and walking around the books. The staff is always helpful. It is a breathe of fresh air to be in the shop and be with other book lovers. Keep up the good work! read more

Great local bookstore. I love their book clubs, even though I can only attend one or two a month. There are many to choose from. Friendly and welcoming. read more

Love this place. Great ambience. Pets welcome. I take my daughter here and can sit comfortably and read stories while she narrows down which book she wants to take home. Great bonding and experience. Not to mention close to some great eateries read more

Love this little book store! Everyone is so nice and helpful, the owner suggested a new book for me to read and I ended up loving it!

Such a cool place. Love the knowledgeable staff who helped pick out fun books suitable for my daughters age that she loved!

This is my favorite favorite favorite place to go and buy books. Linda is just wonderful and makes the best book recommendations. It's like being in someone's home. Warm, friendly and helpful. A hidden gem in the Canyon Crest Shopping center. read more

Bad choice to purchase a gift here. Return policy not told to new customer and when I brought the item my friend didn't choose. Refund refused. ONLY STORE CREDIT! Bad choice for the owner. read more

Such a cute and amazing book store! My daughter who is 7 was in heaven! We all loved it so much and the kids book club was awesome.

No surprise that this labor of love has all 5-star reviews. The selection is terrific. The owner is charming, informed and brave enough to share her opinions. The store dog puts up with you. What do my boys want for their birthdays? Cellar Door gift certificates! Seriously, they really do... read more

I went in today with my sisters and son, and had the best experience! I love how they are handling the traffic during this pandemic. We made an appt the day before and we were told we would have to wear masks and sanitize our hands at the front. We arrived, knocked, we were greeted, and then provided with hand sanitizer. I also loved how we were the only ones in the store. They do keep their doors locked and customers have to knock before entering. On top of all the safety precautions they are taking, the owner was soooo nice and welcoming. My son was looking at the goosebumps books, so she recommended similar books. She then moved on to my sisters and talked with them and recommended books. She informed us of their book club, and was just so informative and attentive. Our cashier was also super friendly and she let my son pick out a bookmark. We loved our experience and will definitely be a long time customer, definitely supporting this independent book store! read more