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The Big Idea Bookstore & Cafe

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😠 Unfriendly. creepy, and smelly. I tried to hang out for a while, talk to some folk; one useless worker proudly pronounced that she was tripping on acid. There is no cafe (food), and if there were, I would not eat it. The place is gross. An old coffee maker. People often mention book,


Address

4812 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Website

thebigideapgh.org

Contact

(412) 687-4323

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (147 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 11 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 7 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 TAC C. 8 months ago on Google
    Unfriendly. creepy, and smelly. I tried to hang out for a while, talk to some folk; one useless worker proudly pronounced that she was tripping on acid. There is no cafe (food), and if there were, I would not eat it. The place is gross. An old coffee maker.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 J J. 6 years ago on Google
    Coffee was not great. People were nice and book selection was good. It looks like a place you can curl up and read in a corner or talk quietly with friends at a table. I didn't try the food but I did see a selection of items to eat. Since I prefer coffee and a good book at home I probably won't be back but my daughter's would probably live there for a while.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cornelius V. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing establishment with community resources. Queer friendly. Good coffee. Ethically run.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan Thao W. 2 years ago on Google
    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!

  • 5/5 Andrew L. 2 years ago on Google
    This is an awesome one of a kind book store. It's nicely organized and they have a wide variety of books.

  • 5/5 Samaah G. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome bookstore. We need more places like this

  • 5/5 Erica W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very quaint little book shop.

  • 5/5 Hakan A. 2 years ago on Google
    If you like any kind of books, then you are at the right place 😎

  • 5/5 Clyde B. 2 years ago on Google
    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!

  • 5/5 Tvisha C. 1 year ago on Google
    incredible place, super friendly, super welcoming. go for comfort and a reminder that there are passionate people left in this world

  • 5/5 Elaine S. 4 years ago on Google
    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.

  • 5/5 Sarah Z. 1 year ago on Google
    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

  • 5/5 Rex D. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved the atmosphere. Lots of interesting books, and the cashier was super nice.

  • 5/5 Jake C. 8 months ago on Google
    If you have a political lense on the world, you couldn't ask for a better little book shop


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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