In-store pick-up
Yes
Rust Belt Books in Buffalo
Categories
Location on the map
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, US
Service options
In-store shopping
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
No
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Phone: +1 716-885-9535
Site: http://www.rustbeltbooks.com/
Site: http://www.rustbeltbooks.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11AM–6PM
- Wednesday:11AM–6PM
- Thursday:11AM–6PM
- Friday:11AM–6PM
- Saturday:11AM–6PM
- Sunday:12–5PM
Comments (66)
Perfect bookstore. Cozy atmosphere that is packed floor to ceiling with an incredible range of books. Its a great place to get lost in. Great prices, excellent selections, personable staff. Support this place
I love this little bookshop. Is a friendly environment and they do a lot more than sell books. Sometimes they even have art displays and poetry readings..
This place is truly a local gem and a national treasure, Ive never before been to a bookstore as unique as this one with such a wide selection of books as Rustbelt books!
Excellent book selection and friendly staff. And also near a good music shop, Black Dots. Worth the time.
I love this shop! Its all you would expect of a used bookstore. Selection is awesome, music was incredible. The owner is kind, sensitive, loving. She wants her patrons to leave with armfuls of books that expand their spirit and broaden their perspective. At least thats the feeling I get. Highly recommend!
Awesome used books. Have lots of surprising, uncommon books at affordable prices. The shop owner and another customer were having an wide ranging, free flowing conversation about art, politics, and music, while very Leonard Cohen and other musicians played through the shops speakers. Plus, theres an awesome shop cat!
The owner (owners?) are very nice and welcoming. I have sold books to them (in exchange for credit which I used immediately!), and been here to browse/shop without leaving any of my own. I love the cats! Great selection, nice staff, cute kitties - what more do you need?
Great vibe and books are super affordable
Absolutely love it here! The space is magical and welcoming, I could spend all day here. There’s even a greeter cat named “Buddha” , everyone is helpful and they have absolutely anything youCould imagine, and more!
Great books at great prices. All the books Ive come across in there are in very good condition. Friendly animals too :)
Very nice shop keeper. Beautiful labyrinth of used books. Nice cat.
Interesting book store with knowledgeable owner. Gave us positive feedback about books we might sell
What a quaint, little bookstore. Huge selection with many good finds. I couldve spent all my money in there. Books are reasonably priced, and the owner is really cool
Good selection, quirky layout.Warning for those with cat allergies! There is a grey cat who you may find among the books..... Clearly an enlightened being. Great plus for those of us who like cats!
Great books at awesome prices. They also have fantastic performances, yoga, and local art displayed! Glad to have more locals supporting the Buffalo communities!
Very organized, Lady was very nice, and cant forget the smell of books. This place was great.
An old-fashioned used book store, a disappearing genre in the age of Amazon. Lots of books generally arranged by category. Prices are reasonable considering the competition. Aesthetically... oh, dear...
Went here recently and it was amazing! the store had an amazing atmosphere and an welcoming and helpful staff!
Outstanding selection of Philosophy, literary criticism, theory, political science, and German and French language books. Amazing atmosphere, including a cat.
Loved the vibes. books were a great price and cat was very cute.
I love this bookstore. The owner is such a sweet lady. I like the nostalgia feel if this book store.
I found what I needed and it was cheap. Even tho the place is tiny and packed the owner Im assuming she is, is very helpful. I would recommend calling before hand to make sure they have what you want
This is a bookstore but they have a good place to read in the back. Cute cat will greet you while browsing through the books.
Such an amazing bookstore old school charm with an amazing energy - kind of a blend of past present future with an amazing variety of books to choose from
We put up a show for infringement festival at Rust Belt and had a great experience! I highly recommend contacting Kristy to set something up 😊
Fantastic used bookstore and the owner is consistently kind, helpful, and maintains great stock and plays killer jazz. Highest recommendation.
Has a lot of seating to thumb through books. Good labeling, easy to find sections. Great selection.
The best
My favorite book store! Frequently presents avant garde art, poetry and theatre.
Charming, eclectic used book store. Relaxing, helpful staff, great selection.
Great book store and great spot for small local events, like poetry readings.
I love this store! I love the owners, the ambience, the books, the bag sale... everything!
Rust Belt is extremely gracious and will help you find that special book you didnt even know it had your name on it!
Great book store for old times of sake, has great selection of both new and old
Love it! Favorite used book store, and their new location is nifty.
If u love the smell of books of old and new and werid....this place has it...go and u will not regret it
I have always had a great experience with rust belt books
My latest visit was so overdue! Love this store.
This is one of my favorite places in buffalo in general the owner is always helpful and insightful
The proprietor is very helpful in finding books not on display and her prices are reasonable.
Incredible selection and a very nice atmosphere!
Very nice lots of books and the owner was very friendly
They have books but no cataloging system.
Best place in the world for some culture and service with love and kindness
Very helpful finding what I was looking for. Will be back again. Thank you
I always love this plac. I could spend days there.
Great selection. Friendly owner.
Best used book store
It’s a church. Thais is all.
Its just dandy.
No good and very expensive
Awsome
Great
Love this place!
They serve you with affection
Productive
Total reviews rating 4.7
66 Reviews for Rust Belt Books 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-04Lovely used bookstore with resident book cat!The owner has it up for sale. I hope whomever purchases it has a book cat too!
Review №2
2022-07-01Jam packed bookstore full of great titles all reasonably priced. I came for art and philosophy books and was not disappointed. Something here for everyone. Also two gray cats live here- but are not siblings.
Review №3
2021-12-06Lovely little shop. It was very well stocked and well priced used book store. Quality of most the books were like New or excellent condition. I purchased two old books.... There is a friendly cat and a dog who help you navigate through fairly well sectioned sets of books.... Must visit for any book lovers....
Review №4
2022-04-09An excellent selection of books and friendly staff. I love this place and would highly recommend others to check out rust belt books.
Review №5
2022-05-24Best books ever. The owner Kristie is such a beautiful person and have a wonderful soul🥰
Review №6
2021-07-13Great selection of reasonably priced books, but the highlight is definitely the store cat.
Review №7
2020-01-28Great little used bookstore (prefer over big boxed chains) fun to find some things you won’t ordinarily see. Plus they have kitties roaming around that are very friendly
Review №8
2021-06-22Friendly, welcoming, and comfy atmosphere. Love these kinds of stores where you can find some hidden gems not found in mainstream bookstores..the owner and cashier were both helpful and pleasant towards me. Will come back again and again.
Review №9
2022-07-02Literally everything you want in a bookstore. Friendly but non-imposing staff, cute cats, and a huge huge HUGE selection.
Review №10
2021-06-17Super fun and funky bookstore! Found an amazing illustrated cookbook for $7.50 thats $30 at all the Half Price Books locations near me- such a steal! The store also has an amazing hang out area in the back and it has several amazing subsections like Revolutions and Anarchy - what an amazing place!