Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse

If you have some spare time before your Anacortes Ferry departure, consider a morning walk along their Main St, (Commercial Ave) and once you hit 6th St. follow the locals and that wonderful aroma of fresh brewed coffee, (and tip the local musician on your way inside). The book store/coffeehouse combo works well here. Walls of inventory and assortment await you in two separate rooms. I loved the old wood floor as it creaked while you moved around the sliding book ladder. There are some tables to eat and sip in the adjoining room. Wonderful light entering the building. I had the Americano, the Figgy Bars, a slice of the Citrus Olive Oil Cake. Grabbed a couple of Rosemary Sea Salt Rolls to go too! Hey! You don't find this assortment of such unique and fresh pastries often, so ya gotta go for it right?! You should too, it's worth your time, and a sit. Support local and grab a book "to go" as well.

Wonderful bookstore! Super happy place to go for a few hours, an afternoon, a lifetime.

Pack an overnight bag. You'll want to stay.

A seemingly endless selection of books, the shelves went on and on and on; floor to ceiling, room to room, a truly awe-inspiring experience.

The books are arranged by genre, alphabetically by author, and then alphabetically (again) by book title. Very well organized, easy to find specific titles.

There is a small cafe within the bookstore with refreshing beverages and snacks. You will need to keep your energy up as you explore this paradise for book lovers.

Enjoy.

Great coffee shop and baked goods. Great place to browse books by Author and subject. I got lost in the shelves and sat for ahwile in a chair in the back after having an excellent vanilla cappuccino. Definitely worth the stop!

Best coffee shop in town; Second best book store in town. Great vibes all around. A great place to hang out solo or meet friends. The baked goods are divine. This store sells used books and much like any second hand store the selection can be a little hit or miss depending on the section you are browsing. Always worth a visit if you are nearby.

If you love books and coffee, go no further! Such an amazing bookstore (majority used and amazing prices). Friendly and knowledge staff, I spent a good hour plus perusing and never felt pressured or rushed, but just the opposite. From the outside it doesn’t look like much. But whatever subject/topic you’re looking for, they probably have.
I interior has an amazing wood finish that adds to the coziness. There is a coffee shop inside and places to sit, read, and work.
Don’t miss out if you’re in Anacortes. 🤓

This coffee house has a great vibe. Great espresso/cortado and olive orange cake. Lovely bookstore coffeehouse.

Pelican Bay Books combines a book store and coffee shop with a cozy, warm atmosphere. Take a stroll down the large bookshelves to explore their wide selection of books, many of which are gently used (bonus points for sustainability!). Grab a cup of coffee and settle down at one of their tables to peruse your latest read. The wood interior is warm and inviting, the staff is more so. They even have a kids area where our boys were able to explore some kids books - awesome!

Purchased a book online - it came beautifully wrapped.
I love supporting small business book sellers ...
They take such good care of the books and their customers.

Great used book store! Huge variety of books, plus a coffee shop inside (no indoor seating though). They also sell greeting cards for every occasion and stickers. Would highly recommend checking this place out.

This is a great location to shop for used books in the heart of Anacortes, and they have tons of genres to choose form. There's also a nice section of art for sale by local artists. There is a good amount of seating available and free wifi. The small café in the shop has some awesome cookies and pastries and highly recommend you buy some! Plenty of parking in the area and easy to walk to. Check it out!!

Used books, delicious coffee, live piano, and a cozy atmosphere. Be still our hearts! If only if we could sit down then they’d basically have to have dragged us out of this place. :)
Fantastic place to hang out for a couple of hours and browse books (and purchase many) and me sip on a Vanilla Bean Latte (splurged with the flavor and it resulted in a delectable dessert).
I’m always puzzled by people who don’t keep books they’ve purchased. But I also adore them cause then I can buy, read, and enjoy them (and keep them until death do me apart from them).
We were in town to eat at our favorite Greek restaurant and needed a place to shelter from the rain and wind and this bookstore-coffee combo absolutely hit the spot. Will definitely be back the next time our adventures takes us this way.
They had figgy buns and Rosemary sea salt rolls that looked and sounded delicious, but have to save my appetite for Greek food.
I’m usually just a plain old latte person, but I was intrigued by “vanilla bean” and the simple syrup they make is much better than the usual coffee shop syrups. I’m happy I splurged and tried it. The foam on top was simply the best I’ve sipped.
-TheHikingBookworms

I love this place. My kids love this place.
Yes, they're really only excited about getting a cookie and hot drink. They feel equally as smitten about the sticker selection. But once the pastries are eaten and stickers are sifted through, that's when we turn our attention to the thoughtfully curated bookshelves.
I've really never had the chance to go farther than the kids nook, cafe counter and bathroom. The hallway to the restroom is lined with local artists work- I've had the pleasure of standing in this hallway many times while each of the children use the toilet they vehemently denied needing before arriving- and swoon over the charcoal figures before me.
Lastly, the attention to detail; for the business cards are actually bookmarks placed neatly inside the book you have purchased.
*Insert smiling emoji with a singular tear here*

Used books and delicious coffee: couldn’t ask for a better combo!! My oat milk latte was so good!! And the rosemary sea salt roll was scrumptious. Would definitely return :)

Who doesn’t love a bookstore with a cafe inside?! The pastries and coffee were to die for. SO GOOD. And I even bought a book! Stumbled upon this gem unexpectedly and it was a delightful surprise. This is a must go-to spot if your visiting.

Oh I love this place! Nice ambiance! ❤

Well organized, great selection of books. Good desserts and coffee. Warm atmosphere.

Best baked goods and coffee in town. The atmosphere is always calm and warm. Perfect for winter.

Amazing and creative coffee! Also, the rosemary sea sat rolls are a must try! They have a large selection of used and new books and overall just a great vibe!

So many used books, shelves and shelves 3 separate rooms of shelves. You can also take your used books to sell to them I believe the current dates are Wednesday through Saturday.

Super easy to find, coffee shop inside, inviting friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable staff, excellent selection. Sit down, relax, and see if that book is really for you.