Kerbside pickup
Yes
Bonnetts Book Store in Dayton
Categories
Location on the map
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, US
Service options
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Delivery
No
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Offerings
Buys used goods
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Comments (87)
Great place to find unique and older books. It seems a little unorganized bit thats the best part of the store. Its a book lovers paradise. The prices are great and you can always find good deals. The management/employees also have great conversations as well, they make you feel like more than just another customer.
I love this gem of a place so much! The owners have always been a joy to speak to and are incredibly knowledgeable on many subjects. The vast selection and old book smell always has me coming back for more, its like taking a trip in to the past (Ive even been able to find some of my favorite comics/manga here) They also have a lady leg lamp (not for sale so dont ask lol) but do inquire about its family history! Highly recommend checking it out :)
I wasnt even sure this place was still open. Every time i stop by its been closed. Then I check the Facebook page and its filled with ETA on when the store will open. Often there are several updates for the same day, each promising a later opening time. Some might say it is being miss-managed, Id rather think they have are so rich they can treat their business like a hobby. Whatever it is, its hard to spend your money if you dont know when the place opens its doors. Its a shame as the other reviewers make it sound like a cool place.
Authentic book shop! Wooden shelves weighted down with piles of books; sorted by genre, there are never-opened books and much-loved books. Narrow aisles and creaky wooden floors and antique toys... Ive spent many hours here and scored some pretty awesome books. Prices are better than good, and you will enjoy this step way back in time.
This vintage book store in the heart of the Oregon District gives new life to old media with a welcoming staff. If youre interested in giving second chances to hide treasures and fun conversation, drop in to support a local business thats been standing for multiple generations.
Bonnetts bookstore is truly one of the gems of the Gem City. For over a half-century the Bonnett family has been a mainstay for all of our literary needs. Its also great place to just browse or maybe strike up a interesting conversation. Dont forget to check-out the ceiling for one of the finest examples of hanging social media art and icons in United States.😎😸
Crowded yet somehow quaint bookstore with a vast selection of used books! Absolutely love hunting the shelves for books and looking at the vintage toy collection that serves as decor.One warning: it is very dusty in there!
Great deals and PACKED with every kind of genre there is. Comics, novels, sci-fi, nature, anything you can think of! Definitely going back!
Fair , honest, and definitely will stop in here and there weekly
This bookstore is an experience! If you are looking for the obscure or unique this is your destination. Great place to look at (not buy) old toys. Owner is beyond knowledgeable.
The place to find the thing you didnt know you needed.Places like this are harder to find these days, where true treasures can be found.
Great place for treasures buried or forgotten to current pop culture and everything in between. The owner is friendly and will accommodate any reasonable request. Definitely check it out.
Excellent shop. Wide selection of interesting finds youre not likely to find elsewhere. Owner was very inviting and helpful, feels like visiting a close neighbor. Highly recommend stopping by.
Soooo many books!! A wide variety is offered here and I cant wait to go back to see more as I didnt even make it all the way through the store the first time. Cool decor too.
Great place for all kinds of book lovers. Comics, cult, non-fiction, classics... whatever youre looking for theyve got it. Great place to spend an afternoon browsing !
Great books and very friendly service. Gave me a deal without asking because there was damage on the dust jacket. Will be going back to trade in some books soon!
Absolute garbage hours.I will try this store again. Went by 2 times to see it was closed when it was to be open but after hearing from the owner about health issues, Ill definitely try a few more times.
Im always finding cool stuff here. I try to visit often because people sell or trade old books and comics pretty regularly.
Such a cool shop. Love it. I wish it were a little better organized, but the staff seems to know where everything is, so I just ask them.
Picked up some great stuff at a very reasonable price. The owner was very helpful. Definitely a place well visit next time were in town.
Lots of books ive never seen or heard of for a great price. The owner is really nice. Talked to him about the history of the building and dayton. I always enjoy my visits in bonnetts.
Floor to sealing books. If you look around long enough you can find pattern in the seeming chaos. I was offered help, and laughed at the delightful conversations. Id definitely stop here again.
Wow! Just wow! So much to see and look at. Darn near everything under the sun in there. You could spend days and not quite know a quarter of what he sells. Enjoy it if you go!
Tried going there several times this week. They just arent open. Probably Covid offsets, but I wish they would accurately post their business hours
A small on the outside but spacious inside bookstore with shelves upon shelves of books, comics, and antiquated items
Found them online and went all the way over there after 5 pm and its looking like they where shut down and no longer there at all .
Insanely huge selection of hidden gems, and the owner is an all around awesome guy. I enjoy the conversations almost as much as the books!
Great place that I remember from my college days! Stopped by and found some good art books.
A fantastic and eclectic book store in the heart of the Oregon District
Used bookstore PACKED with gems. I cant wait to return and bring my friends.
Very old books. Not much really good, but you can occasionally find a treasure. More of a place to look around at the piles of old books more than a place to buy a book.
You really have to check this place out! It is such a unique place. I found two books by my favorite author there!
Great selection. Theres always a gem to be found. Hint: check the book shelf just across from the counter; its where some of the best reads can be found.
Known the owners sons for years. Great service, good price and fair prices when trading in books or movies.
Lovely little store! Prices are great and the staff was really nice. I highly recommend!
This place is great if youre in the mood to just poke around & look for something interesting to read. Great prices to boot.
An atmosphere like no other in town. Would go there for all your old media needs, if a bit dusty.
This place is jam packed with books! Every inch of space is used. Essentially, it’s a book hoarder’s dream.The isles aren’t wide enough for a stroller, so leave the kiddos behind!
If youre looking for vintage books look no further. The owners a cool guy to talk to as well!
Great place with an amazing selection! You could spend weeks in here and still uncover little gems.
Amazing place. I wish I could spend all day here and the owner is a great guy
A very good book store. They have all kinds of books for a really nice price.
❇Very cool place👍🤘!! Would have every and any book you would want!!
Great selection of titles, and a very helpful owner as well. Learned a lot just by stopping in!
Large selection of used books, great place to find an unusual or older book.
Always a great experience with genuine conversation. I will never go to the area without stopping in.
Book lovers dream! Great selection!
Love this place its a tradition here in dayton. Not one bad thing could i say..
If you want it...look here first. Come to dig and you will find treasure...
So many great books to choose from at great prices
Nearly every topic you can think of is available here. Trade in books and save!
Tight space, little organization and signage, and creepy stuffed animals hanging from the ceiling.
Eclectic, seedy, and cluttered locale; just the place to possibly find a treasure ... Or not!
When you want someone to experience the real Dayton, you take them here.
Always great fun.
A little cluttered but you can find just about anything in here
The smell of old books, from a variety of genres.
They were very respectful.
Really cool, definitely going back
Crazy bookstore. Fun to browse!
Great selection and cool vibe
Kevin is a delight
Best bookstore ever!
Nice spot
Hip spot.
All the books you could imagine
Not open when they say they are.
Fantastic store!
Nice little place
I love this place
Amazingly friendly
Great selection
Buttered with Old books
Friendly
Great bookstore
Good prices
Work.
Total reviews rating 4.6
87 Reviews for Bonnetts Book Store 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-18I first went to Bonnetts in the 70s when I was a little boy and instantly fell in love with it. The owners father, grandfather and grandmother hold a special place in my heart because on each visit they treated me very well. I love this store. It has a wide selection of books, magazines and comics. I always find something fascinating when I visit. On top of all this there is the wonderful collection of toys and collectibles spread throughout the store that I have loved to look at through the years. If you have never been, I highly recommend you give this store a visit because you will not be disappointed.
Review №2
2022-03-23This place is incredible. You can hardly even walk down the aisles. It is packed full of nothing but books. Millions and millions of books. Its fantastic.
Review №3
2021-09-29One of my new favorite book places. The shop owner is super sweet and welcoming, the atmosphere is cozy, and the place had a large variety of timeless classic novels as well as modern bestsellers. I fell in love with Bonnet’s Book Store when scrolling through book shops nearby and had to come here immediately. Very much enjoyed the experience and I’m already looking forward to the next time I come back!
Review №4
2022-04-30Would have been nice for them to let anyone know that they are closed today. Any updates on the time but nope. Only open for 4 hours and can even update the times for their store
Review №5
2017-09-20Enormous assortment of books, charming little store. Its perfect if youre looking for nothing in particular, and hoping the right book will find you. It has an old-school, local store feel that gives you the sense youve stepped through a time machine. Owner is friendly and fun.
Review №6
2021-11-29I love this place. I love the Bonnetts. I was stoked that they let me in at 10pm and told us some Bonnetts history. Good people & Im glad that theyre still there after all the decades of development in all directions.
Review №7
2021-10-29The Owner is a great guy, and this place served as wonderful inspiration for a descriptive piece I wrote for a class. Thank you for such a fantastic first-time through, and for the memorable conversation! See you again soon.
Review №8
2019-05-26Highly recommend taking the time to browse this place. Jam packed with books...and old toys everywhere!
Review №9
2021-08-27Eclectic book store with lots of odds and ends and hard to find \/ old books. I love the way the place smells and feels. You should definitely check it out.
Review №10
2021-08-26My favorite book store. Ive been coming here for years and have so many fond memories of getting lost in the stacks. I love the atmosphere, the guy who runs it and the selection.