Meet Cute Romance Bookshop

Eli Quin a month ago

Brought my sister here, she looooooves romance and went buck wild. Even I found some books under the romance adjacent. I will absolutely be back. Staff is soooo nice too!!!

Josh Knoll 2 months ago

Bookstores are my happy place, and Meet Cute Bookstore definitely made me smile and brought me a ton of joy. This lovely two story bookstore focuses solely on romance novels for the young and old alike. The store is super inclusive with books featuring romance novels for both straight and LGBTQ+ readers with characters of all different ethnic/racial backgrounds. The store is well organized, colorful, and easy to move around in. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. This is a bookstore I know I will return to next time I am in San Diego.

Paola Irary 3 months ago

Meet Cute is not only a WELL stocked bookshop, an Inclusive business, a cute shop to browse, a great event spot to meet your favorite authors (which I have done that x4 times already), but a place with impeccable customer service. The owner is usually around and takes recommendations as well as requests, the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I love having this small business to support with my book buying habits.

Steps R 5 months ago

Absolutely wonderful bookstore. I wish I lived closer because the bedazzle a book activity night looks like so much fun! They have a great selection of books and fun accessories. Something for everyone to be sure. Also, checkout was easy and I was able to pre-order a book as well to be sent to my house with accompanying art work.

Carlita Cartwright a year ago

This is hands down the cutest independent bookstore I've ever been to. Meet Cute has been on my list for a while, and I'm so glad I finally made the trip. I've been to The Ripped Bodice in Culver City, which I love, but honestly, Meet Cute has a wider selection and a more spacious, open layout. It feels like every corner of the store has been intentionally curated with romance readers in mind. I especially loved how the books are organized by subgenre, which it makes browsing so fun and easy. Whether you're into second-chance romance, fantasy, enemies-to-lovers, or anything in between, there's a whole section just for you. It really shows how much the owners care about the reading experience. Upstairs, there's this cozy conversation space that makes you want to hang out, talk books, and maybe even start a little impromptu book club. On top of that, they carry the most adorable merch: stickers, totes, hats, shirts, keychains, candles, you name it. My best friend and I spent way more time in there than we expected and walked out with some amazing finds. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. They chatted with us, gave great recommendations, and even threw in free bookmarks w

Jill Forbath a year ago

Happened by this super cute new bookstore in La Mesa Village and was very excited to see such a clean and beautifully appointed bookstore with lots of selections and an upstairs reading area. I especially liked that the books had written short summaries by real readers and the Meet Cute Calendar area by the door detailed book clubs to join and author meets with signings! Def a great mix of something for everyone's taste and the stickers, journals, book bags and key chains really add to the fun.

Viennelyn Maier 2 years ago

Meet Cute is an adorable, romance-only bookshop nestled in the North Park neighborhood. I'm a book lover, and visiting this bookshop has been on my to-do list for quite some time. They offer a great selection of romance novels across different genres such as contemporary, fantasy, dark romance, and even YA. The shop is quaint and charming, featuring reading accessories like stickers, bookmarks, and unique candles. I particularly love their mystery books, which are wrapped and hidden, with only a brief summary on the cover. Picking out a mystery book was fun, and I was quite happy with my choice. However, I wish they had a more extensive selection of fantasy books, as I've read most of what they had in store. Also, the staff could have been friendlier and more willing to assist customers. One thing I love about Barnes & Noble is the consistent greeting and welcome upon entry, along with readily available help. Aside from that, it was nice to finally visit the bookshop. I noticed that they typically offer a bag with purchases, which I wasn't offered. I would have appreciated receiving one of their logo bags after my purchase.

Jessica Wu 3 years ago

Amazing staff!!! The wide variety of romance genres are amazing. I literally planned a long weekend in San Diego just to visit here and it wasn't wasted at all. I came home $500 poorer, but for the better. Cannot praise this place enough. Definitely check out their mystery books "don't judge a book by its cover" section if you stop by. Both the ones I got I wouldn't have picked up before, but they ended up being right in my reading zone and so good. Cannot recommend this place more. GO GO GO!!!