Books · Lincoln Square
The Book Cellar
on Lincoln Square, with 6 shops within a short walk
Independent bookstore with a cafe serving coffee, sandwiches, pastries, wine and beer, and a regular schedule of author readings and book events.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–8pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–8pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–8pm
- Thursday
- 10am–8pm
- Friday
- 10am–8pm
- Saturday
- 10am–6pm
- Sunday
- 10am–4pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- Metered street parking on Lincoln Avenue and the nearby side streets.
- Lincoln Square shops
- Most shops open 10–11am and close around 6pm, with Sunday hours ending about 4pm; The Book Cellar stays open to 8pm on weekdays.
Shop nearby, before or after
All of Lincoln Square →- Planet AccessBoutiques · 4727 N Lincoln Ave1 min walk
- The Chopping BlockSpecialty · 4747 N Lincoln Ave1 min walk
- Gearhead OutfittersFashion · 4724 N Lincoln Ave1 min walk
- Timeless ToysKids · 4749 N Lincoln Ave1 min walk
- ENJOY, An Urban General StoreGifts · 4723 N Lincoln Ave1 min walk
- Stanley Brown JewelistJewelry · 4751 N Lincoln Ave1 min walk
Before you go
What are The Book Cellar's hours?
The Book Cellar is usually open Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the restaurant's site before a special trip.
Where is The Book Cellar?
The Book Cellar is at 4736-38 N Lincoln Ave in Lincoln Square, Chicago.
Is The Book Cellar open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–4pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near The Book Cellar?
The closest option for Lincoln Square is Metered street parking on Lincoln Avenue and the nearby side streets.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the L.
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