Porter Square Books

Porter Square Books is a bookstore Porter Square Cambridge located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (617) 491-2220

  • Website

    portersquarebooks.com

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  • Type

    Bookstore

Address

1815 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge , MA 02140 United States

Wi-Fi Yes

Comments / 38


Keywords:

books vietnamese soft rolls coffee café free Wifi scones tea mochas pies events staff gifts snacks
Curtis C

They do take cards here. Vietnamese soft rolls are a must try. They're rice dough rolls with veg , tofu , and mint inside, with peanut sauce on the side.

Lauren Christopher

Best place to meet people and/or do work. Free wifi , great cafe and great books . Fresh pastries everyday and great events each month.

Connor Ferguson

The booksellers are very friendly and are happy to make recommendations. Be sure to check out their events calendar— they have lots of great readings.

Carrie Bevis

Great books , great coffee , great vibes! Just being in this place makes me feel creative, curious, and caffeinated!

Mike D

Great Selection and Location!

Lady Wonder

The Ginger/Lemon tea ? Divine. Come here to work and watch Cambridge in action.

Matej Mavriček

Lovely bookstore , excellent coffee shop , what more could one person need?

Kestrel Montague

Excellent books , beautifully displayed. Great drinks and snacks . Lovely staff .

Sidd Tastic

Vietnamese soft rolls are a must have. The peanut sauce is divine accompaniment that comes with the rolls.

Al S

Sign up for the loyalty program, save money when you buy a certain number of books .

Jon Wedaman

Lovely bookstore with a great independent cafe attached

Erin Ellingwood

Hit up the two sale tables in the back - 40% off select books , gifts , & cards!

Rebecca Rivera

A great neighborhood bookstore that also serves killer coffee and delicious scones from Petsi Pies .

Miriam Goldman

A great store to pick up signed books for cover price!

Cintain 昆遊龍

What’s better than a bookstore ? A bookstore with a cafe , of course… ????????☕️

Ira Cummings

The cold brew coffee is exceptional.

Sarah Wright

What’s not to love?

Eva

Awesome selection- a whole section for food systems/justice!

Mike P

Live near here in the Spring Hill neighborhood in Somerville? Check out: https://springhillma.nextdoor.com/

Dave Lindquist

They have many copies left from previous signings. Pick up something autographed!

Brian Manning

Love this neighborhood bookstore .

Patricia

$5 minimum on credit cards... careful when only buying coffee .

Kat Moss

Mochas are wonderful.

Elza Lambergs

Books and Thai tea ☕️

Scott S

see some of the great authors who come here to lecture - sit at Cafe Zing , have coffee , and surf on free wifi

Jackie de Haan

Vietnamese spring roll

Scott Neal Reilly

They've got my favorite chai latte .

Justin

Cafe zing is great too

Ines Aguileta-Sharpe

Amazing staff

Reed Cochran

Recently waited out a rain storm here. Delightful.

Shyam Kamadolli

An hour of free wifi with every purchase

Nicole Hennig

The Vietnamese soft rolls are great!

Justin

Free dog treats at the counter

Melissa S.

science fiction/fantasy is the first aisle to the right

Justin

Nathan met Vincent price and edward gorey!

Debby Leiserson

Soft rolls !!!

Justin

Frequent buyer coupons

The Feast

Some of the biggest authors around come for readings at Porter Square. Get there early for big names; seating is limited Read more

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