The Big Idea Bookstore & Cafe

Amazing spot. Kept my soul alive during long weeks at the hospital with my dad to have a place to go nearby with welcoming folks, cool zines, and a spirit of dissent. Much love to y'all and your volunteers.

Small but friendy staff. Relaxed atmosphere and good selection of books and zines.

Great vibes with a wide range of leftist literature organized by subject. Both new and used books as well as an assortment of local zines

This is an awesome one of a kind book store. It's nicely organized and they have a wide variety of books.

If you like any kind of books, then you are at the right place 😎

Wonderful gem in the community with a good range of books in a wide range of genres, including a used book selection. Helpful and friendly volunteers at the co-operative, very community centered with progressive ideals. One to check out!

Nice little bookstore to cozy up and read in. I use the internet from time to time when I need to get some business done. Folks there are always very nice! They don’t currently have their cafe assortment available but when they did that was also absolutely splendid. Highly recommend!

Decent books, coffee and community space downstairs.

My favorite part about this is the community space we were allowed to book in their basement. It was nice to have a public space we could reserve at no charge to have our gathering. The staff was nice and helpful in regards to this.

Love the atmosphere and reading material in this inspiring book shop! This cooperative agreed very last minute to allow me to come offer a poetry pop-up, and I met many fascinating, intelligent people. If you're in the neighborhood, go enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a book to feed your brain.

I bought Capital and didn't get called a tankie

very cool idea and establishment. such a nice little comfy nook. I like the selection of books, as well as the delicious vegan food and refreshing iced tea. plus they host local groups like the vegan book club. and they are friendly and open to all kinds of people.

Visiting here is a highlight from my recent weekend in Pittsburgh. If I lived there I'd be chilling at this place regularly. Great selection of books, and cool people to talk to. Very glad to have gotten my first Ursula K. LeGuin book here.

Amazing establishment with community resources. Queer friendly. Good coffee. Ethically run.

If you have a political lense on the world, you couldn't ask for a better little book shop

One of my favorite bookstores in the city. Great coffee, friendly volunteers, and a nice selection of leftist books with other used books. Not a very large selection, but I always find something that catches my eye.

Great bookshop with a very decent collection for its size - and surprisingly ample seating. I love browsing the classics and fiction sections there on occasion - they always have something that catches my eye.

I loved the atmosphere. Lots of interesting books, and the cashier was super nice.

Such a cool place! Lots of community resources and connections here, and I like that they have both new and used books.

Amazing small bookstore with great coffee and a great staff. A neat place to visit, browse, buy, and catch an event. Devoted to their ideals!

I have never been, but they sent me books when I was in state prison! You all rock my socks! Thank you and god bless.