Folio Books

143 reviews

3957 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

www.foliosf.com

+14158213477

About

Folio Books is a Book store located at 3957 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114. It has received 143 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-6PM
Tuesday10AM-7PM
Wednesday10AM-7PM
Thursday10AM-6PM
Friday10AM-6PM
Saturday10AM-6PM
Sunday10AM-6PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Folio Books: 3957 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

  • Folio Books has 4.9 stars from 143 reviews

  • Book store

  • "I have been coming to Folio for several years since moving to Noe Valley"

    "This place is the nicest, friendliest, retail experience ever"

    "Popped in to see about finding a book suitable for our nephew turning 14"

    "A Noe Valley treasure! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff oversee a well-curated selection of books for all ages"

    "Every time we're in the neighborhood waiting for brunch we come here"

Reviews

  • Rebecca Smiley

I have been coming to Folio for several years since moving to Noe Valley. Today I returned a book after mentioning the huge price difference that I found online. I returned the book only 10 minutes after buying it. I wanted to save money. Paul used insults, calling me cheap for returning it for that purpose. I asked if he was kidding. He told me that he was not. I live here and this is my neighborhood bookstore, but unfortunately I will not be back. I have updated this review to 5 stars based on the response from the business/owner.

  • Kurt Noble

This place is the nicest, friendliest, retail experience ever. It's my 8 year old son's home away from home. They're kind enough to let him go back behind the counter to special order books with the friendly staff. They make fantastic recommendations. They do lovely seasonal merchandizing and also incredible gift-wrapping. Store is clean, family-friendly and has so much more humanity and warmth than buying books from the robots that run Amazon. Spend an extra dollar to have a human experience in local Noe Valley retail gem.

  • Allen Nomura

Popped in to see about finding a book suitable for our nephew turning 14. Found a book that looked good but didn't know anything about the author or what the book was about. The person on duty was familiar with the book and recommended it as age appropriate. I was impressed with her knowledge of the book and it's author. I'm sure that our nephew will like this book because of what we heard about it. We'll be coming back for more of our book needs!

  • Dave M

A Noe Valley treasure! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff oversee a well-curated selection of books for all ages. They can order anything for you and it's easy and pleasant to pick up. They even now have a pandemic-driven but super handy online order process so that you can skip Amazon and buy the book you want at any time of day or night and then head on in to collect it.

  • Nalani Ngoon Warde

Every time we're in the neighborhood waiting for brunch we come here. My husband loves book stores. Generally, he leaves with a book, no matter the bookstore. Folio has a great selection of books for children, and they always have books related to current upcoming holidays or events. I ALWAYS leave with a book for my classroom :)

  • Stephen Anderson

The poets, Doreen Stock and Claudia Chapline, read their work and talked about their incredible lives last night and while they are not without recognition in their own lives, Noe Valley was blessed with their presence and their thought provoking work. Thank you Judy and Ramone. Steve Anderson

  • Louis Bryan

What more could we ask of a Noe Valley bookstore? Well, besides a good stock of books purveyed by friendly and knowledgeable staff with an owner who's a gifted bookseller and delightful woman who manages to find abstruse volumes for me. Besides, it's clean and well lighted.

  • Mz Goldstein

They had a very random cookbook that I have not been able to find and there it was… sitting in the window! Also, they still ask people to mask which I appreciate so much. The pandemic is not over and it’s a VERY simple respectful thing to do.

  • Shoshana Castro-Root

Great selection of books (at least from a teenager’s perspective) and cool nicknacks as well. The people who work there are really friendly! My (very small) dog loves coming with me to Folio because they sometimes give him treats :>

  • David Cuen

Nice little bookshop in Noe Valley which great people and a fantastic book cart in the from with fantastic deals. Wish it was bigger but I appreciate what we have and just having a bookshop in the neighborhood is great for me!

  • Peggy Cleary

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, good children's selection. It's pretty small and if you're looking for something unusual they may not have it, but they'll order it. Author readings for adults and kids and an email newsletter.

  • Hamilton Carter

This book store is awesome! They have a kids area with chairs to read and a fort! The selection is great. They even had books from web comic authors like Kate Beaton and Zach Weinersmith! Beatrice was super-nice and helpful!

  • Alphax Anon

Great little neighborhood bookstore with a well curated selection of titles. It is important to support your local bookstore and other mom and pop retail businesses, as opposed to giving your money to the Waltons and Bezos.

  • jeff bornstein

Folio's staff provides personal and caring service to readers of all ages. They are a community minded bookstore with a strong sense of social justice. A warm & embracing place. A must stop on any Noe Valley excursion.

  • L

Alyssa cheerfully greeted us and took the time to listen to what we like to read, and then recommended new authors to try. We love sharing the excitement of reading with her in this adorable little neighborhood shop.

  • ongosf

Cute little store in the heart of Noe Valley with one of the best book selections in the city! From local authors, to national best sellers, this place has it all— and in their cozy, welcoming little store

  • Michele Dimond

Nice, clean independent bookstore in the heart of Noe Valley. Great service and knowledge. Had a variety of genres to peruse through for both my daughter and myself. Thoroughly enjoyed my time there

  • d s

Great local neighborhood bookstore in Noe Valley. They'll order books for you if not in stock, and typically have it within a couple of days. We love supporting small, local stores.

  • Jacob Whitehouse

The guy that was working there really does care and is enthusiastic about his job. He also recommended us visit Green Apple books which ended up being amazing as well.

  • Malia

Was picking up an online order, staff was very nice and helpful. Also responsive to my emails and updated me on the status of my books. Would rate higher if I could.

  • Joshua Mogal

We love this awesome local bookstore. Friendly and helpful staff lead you to what you're looking for or to New discoveries. Our son gets an unlimited budget here!

  • Teresa G

Warm and friendly bookstore in the heart of Noe Valley. Very welcoming staff and patrons. Join them for Odd Monday reading events. Little bubble of happiness!

  • Unna Anjhij Metxzger

Really a wonderful place to hide,while discovering new voice's in literature &to bring future creative writer's/Author's with unlimited imagination!

  • Laura

Great library, the employees are nice and willing to answer questions and help. I came to a few meetings with authors and I loved these so much!

  • Sormeh Behbahani

Love love love this bookstore. I felt at peice as soon as I stepped in and I didn't want to leave. Just kept looking at their great collection.

  • Austin S. Lin

Great indie bookshop with fantastic, knowledgeable staff and a well curated selection. Come pick up a new read, stay for the window displays!

  • 33sd33 33sd33

Folio is a very neighborhood store. Many books to choose from or order if you like. The staff are quite well read and knowledgeable.

  • Jean McMaster

Though very busy, the staff was very helpful.Thet did not have the book I was looking for, but I found a good substitute.

  • Jane Hartmann

It’s great to live near a bookstore. They have a wide selection of books… and it’s a great place for greeting cards.

  • Ross Monro

Fantastic small book store; super friendly and knowledgeable, happy for you to browse aimlessly etc. Great place

  • Wendy Brennan

It's a nice store with great books. However, I can live without the holier-than-thou attitude re: face masks.

  • Adam Gutterman

Cute little independent, neighborhood book store. Great staff picks, nice children's section, well-lighted.

  • MJ GS

Friendly and always resourceful. If they don't have tbe book you're looking for, the will order it for you.

  • Kevin Williams

Picked up an awesome gift here and gift wrapped too. Amazing book store and really friendly helpful staff.

  • Robert Bell

Very nice independent book store. Treated kids looking for books like adults, nice kids book section.

  • Sierra

Such a good layout of books by diverse authors. It's very easy to find something great to read.

  • Cathlin Hendricks

Great little book store! Staff is knowledgable and charming and they carry a great selection.

  • Hans Kolbe

Great people and great suggestions. I was there during a reading by local writers. Wonderful

  • John Foley

We had a wonderful event last evening with Obi Kaufman author of the California Field Atlas.

  • Aarti Raman

Cute neighborhood book store with lovely staff, great staff picks and a nice YA collection

  • Théoline

The staff is incredible and extremely helpful. The atmosphere makes you want to come back

  • Jose Santos

Neighborhood bookstore with a good selection of books and friendly knowledgable service.

  • Aline Brasil

It's always a great experience to browse their selection and get staff's recommendation.

  • Theresa Cross

My favorite neighbohood book store . If they dont have it they will order it for you

  • Kirsten Midtbo

A wonderful bookstore. I always make sure to stop by when I am in the area.

  • Giovanna

Didnt have the book i was looking for but great service and attention

  • Siddharth Shanbhag

Good collection of contemporary books on Music, Film, History, etc.

  • Doris T

Love this neighborhood bookstore and they offer free gift wrapping

  • Deanna Hernandez

Staff very helpful finding books for specific age and interest

  • Jeffrey Paine

Very nice curated collection and knowledgeable staff.

  • Zack Zucker

Friendly staff. Nice variety. Something for everyone

  • Victor Wang

Very warm and friendly. Enjoyed the experience.

  • Meg Ward

Friendly staff, decent selection for its size.

  • J B

Great local books, friendly staff, events too

  • Ravindra Sewak

Great selection and kind salesperson for kids

  • Diego Valderrama

Lovely local bookstore. Knowledgeable staff.

  • Alicja Diaz

The nicest bookstore in whole San Francisco.

  • Eric Turnwald

Fabulous little neighborhood bookstore!!!

  • Michael Fasman

Excellent selection. Knowledgeable staff

  • Laurent Scotto di Uccio

Great place with a good book selection.

  • Carol Ruth Silver

Neat and helpful. Loved it. Thanks PF!

  • Ernie Beffel

They are good to people and dogs too!

  • Kento Sugiura

Great neighborhood book store.

  • owenbf

Great and knowledgeable staff!

  • Michael Kwun

Support your local bookstore!

  • Valery Tziporin

My go to for kids BDay hifts

  • Deniyzce Jones

Great Place

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