University Book Store

So I wanted to get our niece and nephew gift cards for books for the holidays. I also wanted to support a local bookstore, and not some chain. I called University books since it is a short walk from their house. Even though they told me that they have never mailed gift cards before they were very supportive in my wanting to support a local bookstore and sold me the gift cards and mailed them to my house for me. Yay for wonderful customer service!

Thank you to the Christin (Manager) and to her staff for setting up, promoting and making my book signing event effortless.

I LOVE this place!
They have a wide selection of any genre, it seems. If you’re having trouble finding a specific book you’re looking for, the staff at the information desk are very helpful and fast.
They also have cute knick knacks, art supplies and post cards. I go here for journals, calendars, and stationary.
They also have random but cute merchandise, such as a small collection of jewelry, handmade soaps and lotions, and also lots of gourmet chocolates!
However, they took out their café, which was a comfortable place to get finger food and read your newly purchased book. They also don’t generally have new inventory — you can go in once every several months and there’s almost nothing new. Also, I have never seen a book on sale. But if you’re looking for discounted cards and art supplies, you can probably find a deal.

They have so many great items and art supplies there, and of course, great books and gift ideas! Everyone who works there is friendly, knowledgeable, or can connect you with an expert if you need specific help. Even though I miss Top Pot, it’s still a comfy and fun place to shop, probably the best resource in the area!

Even though I never went to UW, I still love their bookstores. The University Book Store in Mill Creek has a great selection of UW gear, books (an awesome travel, food, and spirits section), and various knickknacks. I’ve done really well finding gifts here for friends and family, especially if I want a gift that represents the Pacific Northwest.
The only downside, which isn’t affecting my score, is that Top Pot Donuts left.
University Book Store, in my opinion, is the best shop in all of the town center area of Mill Creek.

A really good book store. A great atmosphere. A very helpful staff. Always fun to go to the university area and wander along Avenue being able to go into book store is a big plus.

I love having a UW Bookstore so close to my house. I am sad however that Top Pot left. I liked going in there and having a coffee and then look around at the books and gift items. But I still love going in to the store. Even before going to the UW myself as a student — going to the UW Bookstore as a child for our school supplies every year was a big deal in my house. Still love it.

I’ve stopped in countless times and enjoyed this University Book Store branch while visiting the Mill Creek Town Center. Yet again, another overdue Unilocal post.
It’s a scaled down version of the main site in Seattle’s University District, but has a nice selection of books, magazines, office supplies, assorted gift ideas, UW attire and swag, and has Top Pot doughnuts in its café area.
BTW, If you’re UW Alumni, show your card, get a 10% discount, and your purchase may qualify towards your annual customer rebate.

Good selection of books and UW gear here. Also lots of cute and trendy gifts!

I was in here recently to browse for a UW item of some sort for a gift for a friend.
As I was looking around at the UW clothing, I was approached by three different people who needed help and thought that I worked there. It was a busy time of day and I couldn’t find anyone to help me, either. When I approached a counter marked for customer service, there were two girls working who were laughing over a small child crying for being lost. It wasn’t the kind of laughter like «oh that’s cute,» it was laughter as mocking his pain. When I went up to them to ask them a question, they suddenly stopped talking, glared at me, and stared past me like I didn’t exist. I repeated myself, and one of them said they didn’t know, that wasn’t their job and ask someone else.
Not able to find any other employees in the store to help me get the UW shirt I wanted in the size needed for my friend’s birthday gift, I left the store.
I’ve been here on other occasions and have gotten what I needed without asking/​getting any help from any staff. I’ve never seen anyone working the store besides the cashiers, a girl at the little café and people at the customer service desk. A couple times, I’ve tried to buy something from the café, but with only one person working and doing so very slowly, I have always given up waiting.
Hire more employees, U Bookstore!

Books, gifts, doughnuts and coffee. What’s not to love?
I come to study here pretty often. I usually sit in the café area. Usually quiet unless there is a book club gathering. I often buy books from here if they are marked down or used. Unlike B&N they sell the used books in the store and you don’t have to go online to buy them.
I’m docking off 1 star because their wifi is very spotty

This is one of my favorite book stores for author signings and events. They don’t have the best selection of books, but usually have a good random variety of ones that it’s rare I won’t find multiple books I want to buy.

I like U-​Book store a lot. There are plenty of staff recommendations and the service is wonderful.

What’s not to love about a university bookstore? I’m not sure how much they stock in the way of actual course texts. I’ve never looked, since they built this store long after I graduated. So it feels more like a gigantic UW-​themed gift shop and general book store.
I use this place all the time for gifts – they stock all kinds of fan apparel, from infant sizes up through t-​shirts, sweats, jerseys, and jackets. They have all the glassware and everything else you could need to shop for gifts for that alum you know who’s otherwise hard to shop for. They offer gift wrapping at the checkout counter, and they do a nice job of it.
Otherwise, there’s a big section with all kinds of books, and a doughnut shop. Even though I shop here for gifts now and then, and it’s always busy, part of me always wonders how they can stay in business. But bookstores with coffee, snacks, and comfortable seating will always draw a bit of a crowd. And their profit margins certainly aren’t suffering, judging by the gift items. I’m glad to see ANY bookstore hanging on. Go Dawgs!

I love bookstores! I really love coming here. They have lots of fun little knick knacks and tons of different books. They also have book clubs every month in different categories to get involved. What’s better they have tables for you to read or get some work done. Best part, Top Pot Doughnuts is right there inside. What’s not to love, delicious coffee, tasty doughnuts and a good book! Life is good!

I like going here because Top Pot is inside lol but also, the staff is really friendly and helpful when I’m looking for something specific. I also like that they have used books too so I don’t have to pay full price for a novel. They have a wide selection of books to chose from and if they don’t have the book that you’re looking for they can order it for you and have it sent to the store or your home.
I like to come in here to work on stuff on my laptop or just to get out of the house. They also have a great selection of UW stuff. It’s a pretty relaxing place for me that also has some random stuff (stuff that you would find at an Urban Outfitters) but also stuff from local artists and shops in the state. It’s a cool place to stop by at if you’re in the Mill Creek Town Center

I always stop here when I’m in town, whether it’s to grab a book for the plane ride home, grab some UW gear (they make great sleep shirts!), or just to kill some time. I feel like half the store has books (they even have children’s books) and the other half has merchandise, cards, art supplies. I also think there’s a café in there?
They have a pretty good selection of UW gear at the back of the store. I was able to get a UW tee on sale for $ 10.
The store is located in a cute little shopping center. Great place to walk around with the family on the weekend, especially when the weather is nice.
See you when I’m back in town!

+ UW gear
–Small selection of books… seems like they only have one or two copies of things or very few books on subjects.
This is a perfect place to shop for math class *puts on math nerd glasses*… I love all the notebooks and fancy pencils.

It’s all about the UW store. One thing though — it’s not like the one in Seattle, near the campus.
Everything here (clothes, for example) are a lot more expensive because they have fewer sales. Or, anything you wanted at the U of Seattle is already gone at the U of MC.
This is a pretty quiet place to study. You can’t plug in your laptops if you’re not studying at the Top Pot area. As in, you can’t use the other tables for that because it’s unsafe. If you’re loud (you can only whisper and talk quietly), they’ll kick you out. And food… Don’t bring unless you’re in the Top Pot area. Yep, from experience, and numerous times have these been repeated while on a group study.
Books are indeed expensive! Try your local Borders or Barnes and Noble if you want better deals, because these books are mostly sold for retail price, or just a tiny, tad bit lower.
You can also get art supplies here. The professional stuff, too! Beware, not as cheap as Joannes or that one that starts with an «M» (Michelle’s? Michael’s? Mitchell’s?)…
If you’re looking for some sweet deal on some delicious doughnuts, STOP HERE! My favorite is their ginormous Maple Bars. :-) the size of my foot!
College Students: they do not have student textbooks here.
High schoolers: yes, you can get SAT/​ACT books here.

Books and Top Pot donuts? Sold.