Curated selection of new books across genres like fantasy, YA, children's, and home and garden.
Friendly staff assistance to order any book not in stock, with personalized recommendations.
Cozy café serving coffees, teas, and baked goods with seating for relaxation or work.
Assortment of cards, gift wrap, and store-specific merchandise for unique presents.
Hosting community events like author appearances to engage book lovers.
Decent selection of children's books to inspire young readers.
Wonderful bookstore in Bloomfield! The staff is so helpful and friendly and offer excellent reading suggestions. Stop by the adjoining cage for a delicious latte or to buy a funny card or beautiful piece of wrapping paper!
Love indie bookstores? This one is the indie-est. Kind staff, sweet little coffee bar with places to sit and chill or work or meet up with a friend, author appearances, nice selection of books on the shelves and they are happy to order in anything for you. It’s a gem
Wow, what a beautiful bookstore! The displays are thoughtful and timely, the café is nice and cozy, and there's a huge selection of books. Decent selection of children's books, too. We're lucky to have this indie, yinzers! Highly recommend!
This is one of my new favorite bookstores, and I see myself returning often. It’s a small, locally owned, well organized shop with a decent variety of genres. The home and garden section is particularly lovely, and it seemed like they had a good fantasy/YA/children’s selection. In addition to books, they have an assortment of cards, gift wrap, and store-specific merchandise. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and even though they didn’t have the book I was originally looking for, they offered to order it for me and helped me find a nice replacement since I was on the hunt for a last minute gift. I ended up chatting with some regulars and it seems like just a generally lovely place. Also, there is a cafe that serves coffees, teas, and some baked goods, plus a few seating options. I look forward to my next trip.
I recently visited a bookstore and cafe in Pittsburgh, and it was an absolutely delightful experience! The cozy ambiance of the space made it the perfect spot to relax and immerse myself in books while enjoying a warm drink. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, going out of their way to ensure everyone felt at home.

Your cozy haven for books, coffee, and community in Pittsburgh.
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White Whale Bookstore is a beloved independent bookstore and café located in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood. We offer a thoughtfully curated selection of books across genres, including fantasy, YA, children's, and home and garden, plus cards, gift wrap, and store merchandise. Our friendly staff provides personalized recommendations and special ordering services. Enjoy a warm drink from our adjoining café with seating, making it a perfect spot to relax, work, or connect. We host author events and foster a welcoming community atmosphere, earning a 4.8-star rating from hundreds of happy customers.
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