My favourite book store in Toronto with everything from unique titles to best sellers, cookbooks, coffee table books. Call or email to ask about a book you can’t find elsewhere and they can order it in. Check online for events with local authors or sign up for their newsletter which always includes staff book recommendations. The window displays and tables are curated thoughtfully with books sharing a similar theme which makes shopping here so much more enjoyable than scrolling through titles online. You will always find interesting books you haven’t seen before and support a locally run shop in the process.

This is a jem in the Financial district. You are surrounded by books as soon as you walk into the store. Ben McNally's has a great collection of the latest books, as well many that are hard to find. Not to mention a variety of subjects. Also, you can go on their website and ask if they have a certain book, if not they might offer to order it for you (something they did for me, the book arrived in less than two weeks). The staff is friendly, professional and they are more than happy to make recommendations. There are couches to sit and the bookstore is peaceful.

Visited the Ben McNally Book store early November, 2017. On this date, an author, Barb Stuhlemmer was having a book signing event and informal discussion with a number of attendees for the book, ".Entrepreneur Awakening: Making the Move from Employee to Business Owner". Ben McNally is a wonderful book store, well maintained in best sellers, local authors, and some titles which I had not seen available in the chain bookstores. No doubt to me, my favourite book store in Toronto.

I cannot imagine life without Ben McNally Books! I don't want my reading limited to what Amazon thinks I should read; I want to find out about all the other books out there! I am book-omnivorous, I like to read anything and everything non-fiction: geological, historical, political, and anything else that I find appealing. They've moved to King East, in a more compact location, but the variety is still there! The 504 streetcar will get you there! It is worth the journey!

It's rare now to have a local independent bookstore so I try to buy most of my books here. They have a great range on non fiction and fiction. It can be a little hard to navigate the different sections, so if you're looking for something specific you might have to ask for help. I love coming in to browse and I almost always find something so special to take home.

Almost no one has been left standing among Toronto's bookstores - almost all of the good ones are gone. McNally's is not very large, it has an odd location on Bay Street - but its by far the best bookstore left in this city - an excellent selection of the best of modern fiction and non-fiction, beautifully curated. If you love writing, this place is a must.

One of my favorite independent bookstores in Toronto! It's modern but has a quaint vibe, and a great selection of new and classic books. The staff are always friendly and helpful and they do a great job of curating themed selections frequently, so I've always got an excuse to drop in and see what's new and exciting. Absolutely love this place.

A local independent bookstore with the best curation of books I’ve ever seen. You’ll find a unique selection of fiction & non-fiction titles, from niche cookbooks to Anthony Bourdain’s world travels to intriguing titles like “The Secret Life of Groceries”. Great location & an essential visit for any book lover or passerby through Corktown!

On the surface, a potentially handsome place in a great location downtown, but surprisingly uncurated, quite unfriendly (gloomy light at the entrance) with few books and an erratic selection. Staff indifferent. Trying to be a Daunt (London) or galignani (paris). It's rare to go out from a book shop without wanting to read...

Exceptionally well curated book selection that sets them apart from other indie shops (though if you need something specific they will order it in). If you are tired of seeing the same 12 booktok recommendations definitely check them out or follow their instagram. Excited to see the new storefront when it opens.

Discovered during the pandemic while I was at home and in need of some books to pass the time. Sent an email to them and they helped me order the books I was looking for. The entire process was easy and Danielle was extremely nice and patient! Hopefully I can visit the store one day! Thank you :)

Ben McNally Books is a wonderful place where books are king. Ben has never steered me wrong with his recommendations. A great bookstore. Their new location is in the coolest spot. There are amazing cafes and back shops right beside the store and a cute park across the street.

Great environment with helpful staff. There's a strong chance that the books carried in this store can be found cheaper on Amazon/BookOutlet, though I'd urge everyone to spend a few dollars more and support this store along with other small businesses in the community.

I love this bookstore. It always seems to have just what I want, even if I didn't know what I wanted walking in. The atmosphere is conducive to taking your time and luxuriating in the beauty of books. We need to support these independent bookstore now more than ever.

Ben McNally books is my go-to book store for ordering books that can't be found at my local library. The staff is very kind and quick to help. In my experience they have beat Amazon's pricing for new releases. I would highly recommend Ben McNally books.

Highly recommend this book store! Their collection is incredibly curated and not just the typical booktok books you’ll see in other book stores. I’ve picked up a few books from here and they’ve all been very interesting and unique.

Without any doubt, the best bookstore for new books in the city. If they don't have it, they will order if for you. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. So glad we still have such a great independent shop in Toronto.

Amazing selection, adorable place, great attention by staff. They most definitely bring back the joy for bookstores, I needed a recommendation for my 13yo and I would have not bought what they recommended, which was just perfect

Ben is such a kind soul! He had awesome recommendations for psychology books, as well as some educational yet entertaining suggestions for the little ones. Such a quaint little store & would love to return some day.

Excellent selection in a beautiful space. The staff are helpful and kind. Why waste your time going to Indigo and wait in 15 person line when you could go to Ben McNally and speak to people who love books.

Went in for a talk by Ausma Khan, a Canadian author. The book store was much more elegant than Chapters with interesting picks available. Events for bookworms can also be found at the checkout counter!

Visited here a few weeks ago and got some excellent recommendations for literary fiction by Canadian authors that we wouldn't see in bookstores in the States. Highly recommended if you're in Toronto.

Staff is not helpful. Old male caucasian cashier, please don't ignore customer even if you don't have the book that he or she is looking for. That is not a good attitude. You can be more kind.

Very nice selection of books. Quality is favoring the quantity and there are no discounts. It is a nice quiet environment and you can quietly look on the books nicely displayed.

Visted Toronto last week and found this place while on the way to the Eaton Centre. It is amazing inside. Floor to ceiling book shelves with a great selection of books.

A beautiful bookstore. If you love books, you must pay a visit. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. They also have the prettiest editions of books! Great for gifts.

Absolutely beautiful, in the heart of the financial district. Stepping inside is a great way to transport yourself out of the busyness of the traffic outside.

This space is absolutely gorgeous inside, and beautifully organized. The history section is great and just looking around the store is always a real treat.

Amazing book store. Lots of intellectual books. Every time I walk in a find something I want to read. It's almost impossible to browse anything on amazon.

While the collection is not huge, it is well curated. I mean, where else could you find a pictorial book on Soviet Bus Shelters - - in two volumes! LOL

Great selection of books and beautiful space, but there was nowhere to sit so you could read for a bit and the staff didn't even appear to notice us

Really great selection. It would be great if staff came out from behind the counter to find out what they can help with.... Otherwise, nice shop.

Beautiful store that is stunningly quiet. The staff are friendly and let you browse or read in peace until you're ready to buy. Fantastic place!

This is a bibliophile's bookstore, not a coffee shop with reading enhancements. A warm, reflective atmosphere in which to soak up new stories.

Extremely well curated, and so for more than a few categories (science, economics, novels, society,...). It was hard to pick only a few books!

Their online ordering and delivery service is top-notch, and I think they are truly one of the bookstore gems in the city. Highly recommended!

I really like independent bookstores and this one is no exception. Very pleasant atmosphere in which to browse and a wide selection of books.

Great staff, eclectic but intelligent selection, and a beautiful accessible location make this place worth visiting. I'll be back! :)

No postcards, magazines or fridge magnets just good books in a beautiful setting from one of the few remaining independent bookshops

Absolutely gorgeous with wonderful selections. Love a good bookstore where you can tell the staff loves and knows books.

The best book shop in Toronto. All should visit at least one time btw i couldnt pass without mentioning helpfull staff

I love this bookshop - it’s a great place to spend your lunch hour looking for a book for yourself or for a friend.

Very good selection of books, but for a small independent bookstore I would expect bit more of a "personal" touch.

Quaint vibe with good selection of books. Staff is helpful via email with inquiries but not the warmest in person.

Such a good bookstore. If all the alternatives to Amazon were this awesome, the world would be a better place.

This bookstore is everything one looks for in a bookstore. One visit will make you a loyal customer for life.

You gave us the wrong book. I dont recomend this book store. You would be better off shopping somewhere else.

Everything you would ever imagine a bookstore to be. Amazing, knowledgeable staff and outstanding selection.

A great book store in Toronto. It open at 9am. Very good for people like me who has to catch up the flight.

Sp quaint and cozy. Went to a book signing here. Loved the experience. Excellent food and wine was served.

One of the better book stores in Toronto. A collection like no other. Highly recommended for book lovers.

Nice traditional bookshop. Not a huge selection of fiction, better for biographies and other non fiction

Hidden Gem in downtown. Great book selection, with incredibly helpful staff. Highly recommend you visit.

I went to a book launch here recently and it is a wonderful store. Beautifully kept and very kind staff.

Gorgeous, well-curated bookstore. Great place to find a gift for anyone who appreciates beautiful books.

Excellent selection of books. Glad to see a great local bookstore still standing in downtown Toronto.

Lots of great books there that I was able to see on the shelves (instead of just jammed into shelves)

An average selection of books and the interior was interesting but nothing too out of the ordinary.

Great bookshop - owned and operated by the coolest bookseller in Canada...what more do you want?

This is my favourite independent bookstore in Toronto. Knowledgeable staff. Great service.

Interesting but a tad anticlimactic after the web pics. Expected larger and more titles.

A lovely bookstore to peruse. The layout is beautiful and the interior is old fashioned.

Good selection of books and an atmosphere that lands on your psyche like a cathedral.

A cute little store, now in Corktown, with great books and exceptional service.

Wonderful old fashioned bookstore with amazing g selection of books on offer

It has such a calming atmosphere, wonderful interior and selection of books.

Nice little find we walked into trying to find food downtown. Google this!

Great bookstore if you're interested in history, society and culture.

Great selection, good quality, amazing service! Would love to return

Love this bookstore, one of my spots to stop in when I’m in town!

Incredible selection of books. A bibliophile 's dream come true

A very good bookstore. I bought 3books on art history religion.

A tremendous selection of books in a very classy environment.

Lovely shop. As a fellow bookseller I was inspired. Amazing!

Closed for the Easter weekend. Open Monday. Just a heads up.

If you like to read, you'll love this place! Amazing reads!

Terrific small bookstore with an eclectic choice of books.

The best shop. Every week as usual i do shopping this shop

Great selection of books that are hard to find elsewhere.

Best curated book store in Toronto, possibly the world.

Always great to find awesome books. Very helpful staff.

Always great recomendations and super friendly service

Beautiful bookstore and excellent customer service.

Great to see bookstores like this are still around.

Always love coming here. The selection is amazing.

Always inspired to read more at Ben McNally Books!

Beautiful bookstore with a well-curated selection.

Lovely small business, I'm happy to support them!

Truly one of Toronto's most beautiful bookstores

New book release! It is a wonderful book store!

It has a floor to ceiling shelf of NYRB books

Great bookshop. Courteous and helpful staff.

Gorgeous store with a wonderful selection.

Great place to find some books for a gift.

Beautiful store, well curated selection.

Great bookstore. Interesting collection.

Beautifully curated selection of books.

Nice little book store, unique books

Great staff. Such a beautiful store

Many books and a beautiful store.