Pelican Bay Books Coffeehouse

Cute book store with both a new used selections and an awesome little cafe where you can relax.

If you have some spare time before your Anacortes Ferry departure, consider a morning walk along their Main St, (Commercial Ave) and once you hit 6th St. follow the locals and that wonderful aroma of fresh brewed coffee, (and tip the local musician on your way inside). The book store/coffeehouse combo works well here. Walls of inventory and assortment await you in two separate rooms. I loved the old wood floor as it creaked while you moved around the sliding book ladder. There are some tables to eat and sip in the adjoining room. Wonderful light entering the building. I had the Americano, the Figgy Bars, a slice of the Citrus Olive Oil Cake. Grabbed a couple of Rosemary Sea Salt Rolls to go too! Hey! You don 't find this assortment of such unique and fresh pastries often, so ya gotta go for it right?! You should too, it 's worth your time, and a sit. Support local and grab a book to go as well.

I love this place. My kids love this place. Yes, they're really only excited about getting a cookie and hot drink. They feel equally as smitten about the sticker selection. But once the pastries are eaten and stickers are sifted through, that's when we turn our attention to the thoughtfully curated bookshelves. I've really never had the chance to go farther than the kids nook, cafe counter and bathroom. The hallway to the restroom is lined with local artists work- I've had the pleasure of standing in this hallway many times while each of the children use the toilet they vehemently denied needing before arriving- and swoon over the charcoal figures before me. Lastly, the attention to detail; for the business cards are actually bookmarks placed neatly inside the book you have purchased. *Insert smiling emoji with a singular tear here*

We went there twice in the same day (late morning/late afternoon during our visit to Anacortes The place is really superb, the coffees excellent as well as the food (salty and sweet, which even changes during the day! . The staff are really lovely, we had a great time If one day I have the opportunity to come back to town, I will not hesitate to go back!

You could spend all day there so many books, seating and good coffee. Bring a list of authors and maybe you'll get lucky