An absolute dream. They have both new and used books, and my favorite sections (philosophy, spirituality, psychology) are well stocked. I adore the back patio area with lush greenery, lots of tables and shade. A magical fairy land. They have delicious self-serve iced teas, and the inside cafe is nice to sit and read books and have a chat. read more

Found this gem while walking around during a visit. Lovely vibe, good book selection, and they had love music playing next door! Will definitely visit again next time I'm in Colorado. read more

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Service was with a smile. They have a wide selection of books and oddities. A neat place to shop. I got a card to send my daughter from a local artist. Cool place read more

I have been wanting to visit this bookstore since I moved here back in May. My husband and I finally went in today, here are the pros and cons of our visit. Pros: SUPER cool place!! Many cute trinkets and book accessories, well priced and well organized. The book selection was pretty good (I was able to find the book I was looking for relatively easily) & the books were at a regular price that you would pay at a bigger bookstore such as Barnes & Noble. Cons: the costumer service was SERIOUSLY lacking... the workers were not warm friendly or welcoming. I was quite disappointed as this discouraged me from wanting to come back, despite how cool and fun the actual store was. Overall, I will come back hoping the service is better and maybe this was just an off day for everyone working. But if not, there are other bookstores around! read more

Great bookstore with a fabulous selection of books, children's toys, and literary accoutrements. Wonderful place to spend an hour browsing. The location is perfect for enjoying all the great shops in the downtown Colorado Springs area. I'd love to be able to spend more time there. read more

Love browsing the store and seeing what I can find. I love that there is a selection of new and used books. I'm an avid reader, so being surrounded by books is my happy place. The store also as a fun selection of journals and socks and other kitschy items. The only complaint I have is this: Stephen King and Dean Koontz do not make a horror section lol. I love horror, but Stephen King and I just don't seem to mesh well, I know I know...personal preference. The prices are a bit high for some of the used books, but I understand the price on the books is a little bit more than if I was at a bookstore outside of the prime real estate that is downtown, so I try to remind myself of that lol. Oh! And I've never been met with anything other than a friendly face from anyone working there. Which is hopefully a great sign read more

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Definitely will be back! We hosted our book club here and were able to bring three toddlers along. The back room of the restaurant has a great kids hangout. Staff was amazing and super pleasant. The coffee was delicious and made with love, also got a pumpkin muffin that was delicious! read more

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I love this place! Every downtown needs a safe place like this. They have a cool gift shop, bookstore, restaurant and cafe all in one. I got some espresso cups and this cute ring. The cafe was perfect for after lunch cake and coffee. The best part was the friendly staff. And they seemed super real and nice:) read more

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We moved here in 1995 and have visited this bookshop, along with the coffee shop and the toy store for decades now. If they didn't have a book, they readily ordered it for us. We shopped at the toy store for the kids when they were still kids. Now we shop there for the grandkids. We love the selection of toys and games as they are unique and reminiscent of a toy store we perused when we were kids. The book section is extensive and affordable. The staff has always been helpful and professional. read more

We had the most beautiful bridal shower for our book loving bride out on the patio. The food, salad and charcuterie, was delicious and the setting was just perfect! Not too big and not too small. The staff was so easy to work with. Everything was just as we agreed! This little event spot is a gem in downtown Colorado Springs. We couldn't have asked for anything better! read more

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Loved this place! Incredible curated book selection and cute jewelry from local artists. Fun gifts, etc. Make sure to eat and drink at Bird Nest (House?) down the street! read more

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Excellent collection. Eclectic. Charming. Very helpful and knowledgeable service. Highly recommended.

Someone grabbed the handcuffs they have in the toy section and cuffed me up to one of the aisles! Was a lot of fun but very awkward when I couldn't take them off. Thanks to whoever got the cuffs off of me!! read more

Good selection of books and friendly staff :) We stopped by while exploring downtown and ended up picking up a few books & stickers.

This bookstore is connected to the restaurant and toy store and offered a variety of Knick knacks, cute gifts, nice jewelry, notebooks and of course books! It's so fun to browse in here and this would be a great place to find the perfect book. Although the book portion is fairly small, there's a big variety of genres from spiritual, yoga, cookbooks, classics, fiction, etc. read more

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THIS BOOK STORE IS THE BOMB! The best selection of thrillers at a used bookstore that ive seen. The guy who helped me was so kind and helpful. I got an amazing thriller for 8.00 normally prob about a 15.00/20.00 book. I even seen tons of thrillers ive already read which also showed me they have a great selection! read more

Stopped here on a visit to Colorado Springs, as it's my BF's favorite bookstore. Covid precautions evident, as you click a buzzer to enter and get sanitizer upon entry - which makes sense given how many things you touch in a bookstore. I could easily spend hours browsing the gift area and stacks here. Good stop for getting local gifts. I like how well organized the books were, and the price tags are color coded to distinguish whether they are new or used- I don't often see shops that combine both so it was interesting to see how it was handled here. Staff were great about checking in to see if we were looking for anything in particular. TIP: They have an adjacent cafe/restaurant, but it is currently closed. read more

We love Poor Richard's! We go here at least once a week to see their selection of books. My husband and I are avid readers so we are always looking for more books, so we stop by and look for books that are a great deal. We have even dropped off books and their process is super easy. Their employees are very kind and very helpful! read more

Great section of books. If you're not 100% sure what you want to read let one of the staff know you need a little help. They are usually spot on with their recommendations. Can be a little pricy but they always have a great deal of books on sell. Look for the yellow tags. read more

We came back twice in the week we spent in Colorado Springs. We love bookstores and cafe bookstores. Lots to see and buy. Nice crowd. Good coffee drinks. Free parking if you're willing to walk a few blocks. We bought too many books, a small complaint because buying books makes the whole family happy. read more

Super helpful staff, helped me find the right spot for artsy books. I loved their selection of used books and cute home goods, all great quality at a great price! The only note I would have is the noise. With the attached cafe, it got to be pretty loud in the bookstore (especially with the live music) but my latte made up for it! read more

Noelle was not very friendly and did not make me feel that Poor Richard's appreciated my business. She appeared to be on the computer, and didn't offer to answer any questions I had about merchandise. I will return as a customer, but maybe not when Noelle is working. read more

Such a cute store, very helpful staff, and connected to a fantastic, allergy-friendly restaurant with the same name! Garden separates the store from the restaurant- it is so pretty and peaceful! read more

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Eclectic place with a good selection of books, although the used selection/vintage is pretty sparse. Nonetheless it's organized well, and the staff is very nice trying to help find either subject matter or specific books per se. The coffee shop and restaurant are nice as well and can certainly add to the experience if one so chooses. Parking can be a pain but if you go up a couple of streets toward CC it's no cost and one can just walk to the venues. There are also various Knick-knacks available as well. While not Litterati's, it is a nice place to partake in due to the variety of experiences right there. read more

This place is freaking dangerous! I stopped in expecting to just look around, $60 later I walked out with a smile on my face! This book store has new and used books available to purchase. You can also sell books for either cash in hand or store credit. read more

Good coffee. Good books. While the book store clearly leaned left wing, they also had some really good books on history, religion, and politics. I got the biography of Mao by his physician, and a few other books for a really good price. The coffee was fantastic, and the ambiance of the place was fantastic. I could have hung out among the stacks and sat on one of the nice chairs for hours reading. I recommend. read more

If you have a Service Dog - skip this place. My daughter went in with her hypo-allergenic Service Dog (clearly stated on his vest that he is "Seizure Alert Dog" on a quiet day and the person working there told her she could stay but said he was allergic to dogs and would stay away from her. He then watched her closely as she shopped and made her feel really uncomfortable and had a attitude with her as she purchased a book. I would recommend that they not allow any dogs including Service Dogs, rather than be treat people with disabilities poorly - it would be easier for everyone. read more

This is exactly what a locally-owned bookstore should be. I love to give people books as gifts, and they had a great selection of interesting, fun and quirky books (not just novels on the bestseller list) covering a variety of topics along with other items. Need a Bob Ross candle? Yep, they got it. There's also little coffee shop inside, making it a perfect place to hang out for a bit. Another great feature - a free, fully-stocked, wrap-it-yourself gift wrapping station! And the staff are so friendly - it's really the best bookstore! read more

The book buyer is a complete fucking asshole. I came in to hopefully sell some books. The guy sees me with my bag of books and looks visibly annoyed. "You can set your bag there" he said. Not a hello, a smile, a greeting. I just looked at him for a moment, "excuse me?" "You're here to sell books here aren't you?" "Yeah." "You can set your bag down the book buyer will be right with you." I set my bag down and the book buyer comes and looks annoyed at the bag on the ground, "Okay can you take the books out of the bag please?" The guy literally just said to put the bag down WTF!? Again not a hello or a how are you. Nothing. This guy is a prick and I will never sell books here again. read more

This is a long standing, delightful independent bookstore. You can find exactly what you need here, from crystals, to cards, to board and card games to books, both new and used. Additionally, there is a cafe, and the whole environment is cozy. The employee at the check out desk was also helpful looking up books and cheerful at check out. Highly recommend! read more

So many fun, unique games! I love the 3D puzzles, the variety of board games, coloring books, and other mind-bending puzzles. And it's connected to the cafe where you can have a cup of coffee if you have a friend or two taking their time in the bookstore or games section. read more

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Awesome little bookstore, amazing prices, I was able to get a bunch of books for $4 each! Not even Half Price Books goes that low.

Wonderful little bookstore with so many genres and unique selections for all readers.

Was shopping for gifts for young children. The staff was very helpful in assisting with things that would be suitable. Also, just a fun destination to browse and hang out. read more

My first impression was, "Yay! I'm back. I missed you Poor Richard's!" Another Summer spent in Colorado Springs, and I am so glad that we stopped by Poor Richard's again. This time, we (my family) left with over $85 worth of books. I can't get enough of this quaint little bookstore that is truly it's own. The service...still amazing and very helpful when you're looking for a particular section. Check out the new uploaded photos...you'll get an idea of what the bookstore looks like inside and out. The lasting impression? "I'm devoting one day a week to spending my time here while I'm in CO Springs." read more

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Poor Richard's is lovely! It has new & used books, gifts, local items AND delicious coffee shop (with great matcha) - it is a book lovers dream! I could spend hours in here. read more

I love this bookstore/cafe. They have new and used books and also buy used books. There in indoor/outdoor cafe and a cute gift shop attached. Great place to browse and meet for breakfast or lunch. 5 read more

Love this place!!!! Wish I'd had more time to spend here! Unique, out of print books available, live music playing in the cafe, foods galore... Wish we ad one of these at home! Best find downtown! read more

Cute little bookstore. I prefer finding used bookstore places in different cities as I'm one for supporting the local businesses. Personally I didn't find anything special, just your normal uses bookstore selection with prices a little higher than average. I'd rather hit up the local Goodwill and buy the same book for under $2. Still, a nice place to stop with employees who acknowledge you and are willing to help you find something you're looking for. read more

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This place is great! Offers food, coffee, cocktails, books, jewelry, literally everything! I can't wait to go back. It's great for kids, teenagers, students and adults. read more