Poor Richard's Bookstore

What a cute bookstore! You can find just about anything here to read but also little gifts for book lovers! The staff is really nice and helpful and the whole store just has a warm vibe to it. It’s very LQBTQ+ welcoming and has a diverse array of books for any walk of life.

Poor Richard's Bookstore is a large and lovely bookstore in downtown Colorado Springs. It attaches to a pastry cafe, a toy store (so many toys and games!), and a restaurant--you can walk all the way through. Settled in to a comfortable soft chair, I just hung out and relaxed before leaving. Great selection, helpful staff, fair prices.

Staff was amazing! So polite and friendly. The bookstore was easy to navigate and I could always find a staff member to help me if need be. New and used books! Books are books. Go read! Lots of toys and gifts to shop for! The children's toy store side of it has a great selection. The Cafe is wonderful! I recommend the strawberry kiwi tea. Great selection of teas and coffee.

Tell me why I walk in and I am greeted with…disdain? Judgment? Hard to read upon entering but no warmth in tone. Or smile. But whatever, that’s fine. I am allowed to take up space and look and be as I am. I have a SMALL white backpack on and a solid integrity. I do not. Will not. Steal. ESPECIALLY from a small business. What am I? A monster? I don’t understand the need to needlessly dust near me and follow me around. It’s rude. It felt unwelcome from the moment I came in. This was my first time here. I’ve gotten as far the checkout counter and I’ll be leaving. Won’t be pack. You guys are terrible.

My friend and I accidentally stumbled in to Wednesday trivia night and had the best time! Avy was an amazing host, much better than a lot of the "professional" hosts I've had from other pubs and breweries. Give that girl a raise! We will definitely be back

Love this place. The bookstore is surprisingly big, with a great range of titles, and a relaxed, inviting vibe to browse. There’s a gift store too with cool local items - something for everyone. The cafe is great - delicious food, and I always have been able to get a seat in the back patio - it’s lovely and green and has several shaded tables. It’s all very relaxing and peaceful. Highly recommended.

I am bummed they no longer carry metaphysical books. Must not be popular anymore. The store is much cleaner and more organized. The best downtown bookstore for downtown. Its a bummer its been so commercialized. A lot of people just walk around and talk. Not the best environment for a quiet book store.