Books · Echo Park
Stories Books & Cafe
on Echo Park, with 6 shops within a short walk
New and used bookshop with a back café for coffee and pastries, a patio, gifts, and regular readings, signings and comedy nights; it still buys used books.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Echo Park Lake (9 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Discover LA lists metered parking for the Friday Echo Park Farmers' Market at Logan St and Sunset Blvd; otherwise plan on street parking.
- Echo Park shops
- Most shops don't post hours, so check before you go; the Friday farmers' market at Logan St and Sunset Blvd runs 3pm–7:30pm.
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Shop nearby
All of Echo Park →- Echo Park Time Travel MartGifts · 1714 W Sunset Blvd1 min walk
- Lemon Frog ShopVintage · 1202 N Alvarado St7 min walk
- 9 Lives VintageVintage · 2117 Sunset Blvd8 min walk
- CorridorMenswear · 1541 Echo Park Ave8 min walk
- Shout and AboutGifts · 1547 Echo Park Ave8 min walk
- P.F. Candle Co.Home · 2205 Sunset Blvd11 min walk
Before you go
What are Stories Books & Cafe's hours?
Stories Books & Cafe is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the café's site before a special trip.
Where is Stories Books & Cafe?
Stories Books & Cafe is at 1716 Sunset Blvd in Echo Park, Los Angeles. It's near Echo Park Lake (9 min walk).
Where can I park near Stories Books & Cafe?
The closest option for Echo Park is Discover LA lists metered parking for the Friday Echo Park Farmers' Market at Logan St and Sunset Blvd; otherwise plan on street parking.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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