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Third Place Seward Park is a general-interest bookstore featuring new and used books with a used-book buying counter open seven days a week. We opened our doors in May of 2016 in the Seward Park neighborhood of south Seattle. Our Seward Park location continues the Third Place mission of providing a gathering space for its community by hosting over 200 events a year,
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Tify Burks
August 2025
If I could describe my happy place it would definitely be my experience when at Third Place Books. The bookstore came highly recommended. I was able to get some books on sale, buttons, stickers and greeting cards. I felt like I hit the jackpot. The selection of books was definitely superior. If you like places like Barnes & Nobles I would definitely add Third Place Books in your rotation of places to go to. It's local, there is also in door & outdoor seating as well too!
Iain Haukka
December 2025
This place is phenomenal. The description and photos don't do it justice. The bookstore is surprisingly comprehensive--imagine an airport bookstore, but about quadruple the size, with lots of social justice-focused titles and plenty of diverse authors. The best part is, they buy used books, too. The beer selection, too, is truly massive, emphasizing local breweries with plenty of seating, including smaller tables and a long barstool type area downstairs. And lastly, make sure to come on Monday for $1 Korean wing special. I had the miso flavor and it was delicious.
Heather Ace
April 2025
This is the exact coffee shop I was looking for one day. A bookstore feel and smell with wood floors and shelves yet a place to drink coffee and get some work done outside of the house. They even have outside seating not to mention parking. The food items were maybe a little limited in the breakfast region, but if you’d like chips, you’ll have a huge variety to choose from. The Wi-Fi is strong and there’s a bathroom in the downstairs area that has more seating. Food starts being served around 11 AM in the form of hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
Umair
October 2025
A cozy haven for book lovers Third Place books is a wonderful bookstore with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The selection is extensive, covering everything from bestsellers to unique local finds. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to make recommendations. It’s a perfect spot to browse, relax, or attend one of their events. The café inside is a lovely bonus, making it easy to spend hours enjoying books and a great cup of coffee. Highly recommended for anyone who loves discovering new reads and supporting a local gem!
Wendy Roman
April 2025
Walked here on a Sunday. We were just in time for National Indie Bookstore Day and received a little gift with our purchase! This is the cutest bookstore— I was immediately in love. There is a lil cafe/restaurant as well that we didn’t get to try. It was bustling for the time of day. The books are very organized. They have a decent selection, although the Latin American history section needs work. I loved that many shelves have “Staff Picks” recommendations with blurbs as to why they are recommending the book. Other places aren’t as thorough or thoughtful in their recommendations. Lots of cozy places to sit and the staff were all kind and welcoming. If you’re in the area, definitely stop by!
