Loyalty Bookstore
843 Upshur St NW
Washington, DC 20011
4.6(141 reviews)
Cozy independent bookshop with various titles & author readings, plus coffee & pastries on weekends.
Contact Information
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed
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Customer Reviews
Eric Feazel
11 months ago
I absolutely love Loyalty Bookstores! This locally owned and operated gem has a fantastic selection of books, especially for kids. The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help with recommendations. While the new location is smaller than their previous one on Upshur Street, the store still has the same great vibe and charm. I appreciate their variety and the personalized service they offer. It’s always a treat to stop by, and the convenient hours (Tues-Fri 11 AM-7 PM, Sat 10 AM-8 PM, and Sun 10 AM-5 PM) make it easy to pop in. Highly recommend supporting this wonderful local business!
Connor Smith
1 months ago
Well-maintained store with a helpful owner. Great variety; have purchased items here ranging from a unique decorative copy of Thoreau Civil Disobedience to funny holiday cards and locally made DC-themed stickers. A huge perk is their vast online catalog—you can order books and pick them up in-store with no shipping costs. A great local resource!
Kylie Stamm
1 years ago
My favorite DC bookstore with an amazing collection of diverse book selections and a knowledgeable staff who make you want to leave with 10 new books each time. They have a lovely children's book selection as well. The Petworth location is convenient and accessible and they often have community events that create an overall homey, booklover experience.
Cristina Mitra
1 years ago
Lovely Black, Asian and queer-owned bookstore with a great selection of romance and speculative fiction and a modest kid's room. As a Californian, I was so pleased to see a Fil-Am section specifically called out. I could see this being a great place to buy a card or small gift for someone. Yay for indie bookstores!
Courtney “Phoenix” Luk
7 months ago
I was lured in my books and a queer-Asian-owned business. The bookstore itself wasn't the issue. As a fellow queer Asian, I went in with my friend, also queer BIPOC. We were not greeted or spoken to, except for when I asked about their finding Waldo game. However, the white woman who came in right after us was greeted and had a whole conversation with staff. I chalked this up to perhaps a regular customer. Though, when I asked about the Waldo thing, the staff member was dismissive and rude. During our entire visit, that was the only time we were spoken to. For a business that seems to pride itself on being a BIPOC business, it was a very hostile environment. The white staff member was only kind to the white customer. While we wanted to stay longer and expressed interest in several items out loud, we felt it best to leave. It's unfortunate when businesses use marginalized politics to get a leg up when they do not celebrate the very people they claim to represent.
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