Sandmeyer's Bookstore, Printers Row
18 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/chicago, r/AskChicago18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend Sandmeyer's on Dearborn in Printers Row, and several name it a favorite. A couple of visitors mention its Chicago-themed books. One visitor says walking in feels welcoming and community-minded, with a busy book club, and another says it feels like everything a bookstore should be.
Address
Sandmeyer's Bookstore, 714 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
At a glance
- Known for
- Chicago themed books
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Other places on this map closest to Sandmeyer's Bookstore, Printers Row, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Informal-Gene-8777 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Offers this shop on Dearborn above Polk as a visit option, with a café directly across the road.
- Recommendsu/Supafly144 in r/chicago · Dec 2023variety
Calls it a favorite with a carefully chosen selection.
- Recommendsu/hotsauceandburrito in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026
Visitor urges others not to skip this Printers Row bookstore.
- Recommendsu/monkeyfeets in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Suggests this Printers Row shop as one of two options to visit.
- Recommendsu/JuliaJRH in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Visitor recommends this Printers Row shop as a bookstore pick.
- Recommendsu/Secret-Change4480 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026ambience
Visitor says walking in feels welcoming and community-minded, with a busy book club.
- Recommendsu/cptotoy in r/AskChicago · May 2026variety
Reports ordering Spanish-language books from this Printers Row shop that were not in stock, and notes in-store pickup.
- Recommendsu/Tzipity in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026
Visitor loves this shop and says it feels ideal for a bookstore.
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- Recommendsu/its-diggler in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Visitor lists this among favorites.
- Recommendsu/Resolution_Usual in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026variety
Visitor loves the shop; its Chicago-books section has been reliable and suits gifts.
- Recommendsu/PetedaGreek in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Names Sandmeyer's in Printers Row when asked for a used bookstore.
- Recommendsu/Dangerous-Garbage614 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Visitor lists this Polk shop among recommended bookstores.
- Recommendsu/Expert_Ad_4986 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Calls Sandmeyer's in Printers Row great, listed alongside another shop.
- Recommendsu/Fast_Plant_5582 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Names Sandmeyers in Printers Row when asked for bookish things to do.
- Recommendsu/dekdekwho in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026variety
Visitor says they have seen Chicago-themed books at this shop.
- Recommendsu/emdashinwriting in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Visitor recommends this shop as part of a relaxed day with a market and patio.
- Recommendsu/Educational-Shoe2633 in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Visitor lists this among favorite shops.
- Recommendsu/Grahamars in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
This visitor gives Red Line and walking directions to this shop near Dearborn.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.