Looking through the shelves of this bookstore while I waited for my takeout order a few doors down;…read moreI was immediately taken by their small but unusual selection of books, comic books, graphic novels and DVDs. I didn't find what I was looking for, but time flew by as I looked through this book and that. What I loved was that I wasn't hounded by the lady manning the counter to buy before reading a chapter or two. And, as there was no free wi-fi to be had in these parts, it was a friendly reminder that... hey! Reading is fun! For real. Would love to come back when I have more time, to see what needs to occupy my personal collection :).

This little shop has high quality gifts, clothing, DVDs, books, and more. They carry some jewelry…read morethat is quite unique and a great price range, and they have handmade Alpaca blankets and wraps, vegan leather purses and bags, and some very nice summer clothing, not at all the typical tourist stuff. I love this place for finding unique gifts.

An extremely varied and knowledgeably curated selection of books thoughtfully presented. Friendly…read moreand helpful staff. Highly recommended.

I didn't have enough time…read more.. I wandered into Shelf Life Books too close to closing time. As I browsed the shelves, I quickly discovered that I was a special independent bookstore and felt a certainly literary nirvana that I had last experienced at Powell's Books in Portland. The selection was thoughtfully curated and was strong with the Canadian Author force. Around every corner was a new thought-provoking discovery and a desire to linger and explore further. Then it was time to go.... .....I'll be back.

Bells is a gem in Marda Loop ! Great ambience, coffee and staff highly recommend. It's my go to…read morecafe in the neighborhood

I have been going to Bell's for nearly five years since moving to Altadore. The ambience, music,…read moreand staff generally are great and exactly what you're looking for in a local, casual, come-as-you-are coffee shop. There is one unsavoury staff member. Tall blonde person who seems to think it's alright to gossip about his personal life - audible to all in the shop. On multiple occasions have been served without so much as a crack of a smile, a thank you (after tipping well and spending over $20), and on top of that, will whisper things like "he's been here all day". Has made me and others feel uncomfortable even being there many times. My advice to the owner: If someone clearly doesn't like customer service or ALL people in general, maybe a forward-facing job that should require basic human politeness at the very least isn't something that person should be doing. Other than that, Bell's is a fantastic place.

The high pressure sales that the staff at Tribal exudes is pretty hard to take. They're also rude…read moreand generally unfriendly. They provide two choices for sandwiches, one they call a sandwich and the other a panini. The panini is exactly the same made with the same bread, but is now a few dollars more. They have internet, but it's not too quick, and they frown on you sitting and using it if you're not purchasing food, etc. Overall, it just wasn't a pleasant experience!

Here on vacation, staying at the Lion's campground, and this is our second visit to Trubal…read moreConnections Market for brunch. Excellent deli options and the offer a gluten free substitute bread! Very comfortable and satisfying here in the lovely shade on a sunny afternoon sipping latte and indulging in a saskatoon berry and brie on turkey panini ... all beautifully prepared with gracious, casual service. The bathroom is spotless and nicely scented. Enjoy!

In pursuit of completing my XMAS shopping early I identified a couple of books I wanted to give as…read moregifts. Rather than looking to the big retailers I really wanted to support local. They've always been super helpful when I've been in-person, guiding me to extraordinary and unique books, but I had never considered if I could order from them online. And of course you can! They use BookManager as their online store and it works great. I ordered online Sunday at noon and had my books in-hand early afternoon Monday. Delivery man was an elderly gentleman, super friendly and all masked up. Thank you!

I used to frequent this bookstore as a young girl every week. I would save up all my money and buy…read moremyself a book from my favourite series then nonstop read until I had finished the whole thing. Today, the bookstore has remained really welcoming and the staff are knowledgeable on good reads. Limited selection (hence the 4 stars) but overall excellent place to spend some time pursuing novels.

They do not allow special needs children in their store. My…read morechild has autism and was making noise and she told us he had to be quiet and when I said he has autism, she replied it's my store and I repeated he has autism and she told us we had to leave

Went there today and it was a great visit. There were a few people in there getting books and there…read morewere amazing staff who helped people trying to find books. I messaged them a few day before I went in and asked if they had some books by Shari Lapena and sure enough they did and they put them aside for me. for 3 books it was 11 dollars and that is an amazing value for books these days for sure. I will definitely be back when I have more time to look around more etc.

Staff are very knowledgeable. I enjoy browsing the used books in the basement. They have a great…read morevariety of kids books. My partner was able to locate some used books here that we couldn't find at the library, or the waitlist was way too long. Most used books are in almost new condition. Some used books are as low as $8 per book which a great deal. There is no bathroom in the bookstore (my little one had to go!) staff informed us we could use the theatre bathroom (next door).

I was referred to Pages Books from another bookstore while searching for a used book, and I'm so…read moreglad I stopped in. This store is amazing--truly a book lover's delight! They have a great selection of both new and used books. When I asked about the title I was looking for, the staff member at the front quickly located it for me, which I really appreciated. They even have a bookstore kitty, which made the visit extra charming. Definitely worth a stop if you love books!