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    Meet Cute Romance Bookshop

    4.7 (98 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Esmeralda R.

    This store is wonderful! We came in and I bought several books, some stickers, and some other stuff, but what really impressed me was their elevator. There are so many places that make excuses as to why they don't have accommodations, but this place made it work. I give them props for their accessibility which allowed my son to go upstairs to look around with us. The staff was so kind as well. We had a fun time here with all their coin machines too. Great value and bookstore.

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    Dulce R.

    The cutest !! The... cutesttttt bookstore! Stopped by on whim and I'm afraid that was a mistake. Love at first glance. This place is small but mighty. I saw there were 2 floors but only had time to quickly browse the first. Love the selection of books, stickers , totes and other merch. A book lovers paradise! There was a selection of marked down items as well as an SALE selection. Some items can be on the pricier side compared to online (or so one might think) but that's the price to Support a small business. Staff is friendly and ready to help shall you have any questions. Picked up the last copy of Heated Rivalry (iykyk). I will be back. With the book club girlies.

    Blake V.

    Stopped by with my fiancée and this place was such a nice find. It's a cute, cutesy shop with way more than just books. They had tons of fun little trinkets and gifts ranging from $5 and up, hats, magnets, all kinds of stuff that made for great browsing. The book selection was solid and I loved that they had a dedicated Black authors section. Staff was friendly and welcoming too. Great way to experience a local San Diego spot. Would definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Michelle M.

    A romance bookshop hates to see me coming! This shop looks small from the outside but looks are decieving. The front part of the store contains bookseller recommendations, best sellers, and merch such as bookmarks, earrings, and stickers. Further in the back there are romance books split by genre, YA, and adult romance. But! There's also an upstairs which I believe had more romantasy / paranormal romance and more merch such as tote bags and shirts. This place is so cute and has an amazing selection. I can't wait to visit next time I'm back in San Diego!

    Carlita C.

    This is hands down the cutest independent bookstore I've ever been to. Meet Cute has been on my list for a while, and I'm so glad I finally made the trip. I've been to The Ripped Bodice in Culver City, which I love, but honestly, Meet Cute has a wider selection and a more spacious, open layout. It feels like every corner of the store has been intentionally curated with romance readers in mind. I especially loved how the books are organized by subgenre, which it makes browsing so fun and easy. Whether you're into second-chance romance, fantasy, enemies-to-lovers, or anything in between, there's a whole section just for you. It really shows how much the owners care about the reading experience. Upstairs, there's this cozy conversation space that makes you want to hang out, talk books, and maybe even start a little impromptu book club. On top of that, they carry the most adorable merch: stickers, totes, hats, shirts, keychains, candles, you name it. My best friend and I spent way more time in there than we expected and walked out with some amazing finds. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. They chatted with us, gave great recommendations, and even threw in free bookmarks with our purchase, which was such a sweet touch. If you love romance novels or just appreciate a beautifully designed indie bookstore, Meet Cute is absolutely worth the visit. I'm already planning my next trip back.

    Amazing mural - picked up a postcard of it too!
    Kiana D.

    Such a fun (and deceivingly large) bookstore nestled in a rather unsuspecting neighbor - I feel lucky to have stumbled upon this place! They have a fantastic selection in two stories filled to the brim with books, tote bags, and other souvenirs. I found a lot of their stuff to be pretty spendy (not so much books, but their other merchandise) so didn't buy much, but would love to be able to support them more. I don't live in San Diego, but noticed their sign on the way out about all the authors that have upcoming visits, so I'll be sure to check that ahead of my next trip.

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    Abby C.

    Oh my goodness, the CUTEST independent romance bookstore in San Diego. This place is a book lovers dream, and I highly recommend to check this place out to any book worms visiting the city. Everything inside was so organized and so cute. I loved that they were selling bookmarks, post cards, and other merch from other small businesses as well. I ended up spending way too much time here, just admiring EVERYTHING. I wasn't planning on buying a book when I got here, but as soon as I saw how many signed copies of books they had that were on my TBR, I had to snag them. The staff here were so nice and so welcoming as well and they gave out free bookmarks with my purchase. You can count on me being back here anytime I'm in San Diego.

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    Hannah H.

    Omg love their new spot! So much more space and items to buy! I loved the discount shelf and found many books. The sticker wall is awesome and hard to choose just one. They have bags, bookmarks, hats, earrings, shirts and more along with the books. There's a sitting area upstairs and they have a lift if you need it for accessibility. There was also a decent collection of signed books available. Prices were good and service was great as usual. A must stop for me when I visit San Diego

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    Amiee L.

    I love this shop! If you love romance books - it's all about it. All different sections & lots of recommendations if you looking for something new. The stickers here are so cute too!

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