Located at the prestigious Victoria and Albert Mall. Probably one of my favourite and biggest Exclusive Books in the country. Really spacious and carry a great amount of books serving different genres. The Book Store has a Seattle coffee store and space to read at and also have a quick bite.

A beautiful set up. Lovely coffee. Its just too bad you cant read a book or speak to your partner because your Seattle staff SCREAM and speak to each other with no respect for customers or people looking for the peace you find in books. Please speak to your staff it is unacceptable to listen to your staff scream and talk while next to each or on the other side of the store. This went on for the entire time we were there and we ended up taking our coffee and leaving because I couldnt even hear my partner thats how loud they were.

One of the best branches in the country for sure. Pleasant staff and great interior.Cant fault the view from outside the instore Seattle either.

We popped by while renovations were in progress- and the space was understandably cramped- but the service was great, staff is friendly and helpful. Always a good experience, even under challenging circumstances.

Exclusive books always has a great vibe and the best books available. Got my hands on Hustle Harder, Hustle Smartter by 50 Cent, definitely a great read

Currently moved for renovations into a smaller store nearby, but still is packed with exciting books

Great book store, plus a Seattle coffee shop inside. Always feel relaxed after my visits here.

Cool place for books and board games. Or just to have coffee and cake at their cafè overlooking the sea

The best bookshop in the Waterfront! Its actually one of the best bookshops in Cape Town to be honest. Make sure you pick up the free Penguin magazine - its great.

My love for reading has been restored, thanks to the great work of the staff at Exclusives V&A. Highlights: spacious layout, well lit and ventilated, the amazing range of books and the ample reading area courtesy of the cafe.

Always a pleasure. The staff are well trained.

A visit to CT is not complete without popping into Exclusive Books at the V&A. And Seattles coffee is good too...

Fridendly staff. Great book selection.

Excellent book store for manga and light novels. They have an even broader selection online which they can deliver to your place or the store. Helpful staff.

The assortment of books is great, and you will definitely be able to find books that you like just by wandering around. So did I with my friend and we bought a total of 4 books earlier on the day.In the meantime, due to the COVID19 situation and the changing regulations, we had a unrequested change in our itinerary for which we had to do a PCR-test this morning (only available slots) in order to make our flight tomorrow morning. We were informed of this yesterday at 5pm after which we quickly went downtown to get a total of 2 pages printed (forms to be filled in prior the PCR test). We tried all printing shops but due to the time (by then past 5.30pm), they were closed. So I thought of the bookstore as they were still open and I was hoping they had a printer.I walked in towards the counter and spoke to the person working there. I explained the situation, and that I was willing to pay 100 Rand for those 2 pages as it would enormously help us out of the situation and allows us to do the test and travel. He was receptive for the situation at hand and wanted to help but had to go to his supervisor who was behind him. She was actually printing something at that very moment right behind the person I spoke too. When he explained the story to her and asked it if would be OK if 2 pages could be printed, she reacted with I heard the story and no, we cannot print. When I kindly asked again, she said we cannot print and I cannot charge you for it so no. I offered that I would pay even more and that it was a voluntary pay for which she does not need charge me her final reaction was No, I cannot help you. The person who wanted to help to which I spoke to initially kept on apologizing at which I said thank you for your help and left the store.As a result, the bookstore in terms of its primary goal of offering a good range of books is great (4-5 stars), however, the service and customer oriented attitude of management/owner can be improved, at least in the friendliness in replying. Especially as we bought already 4 books there the same day. For me, customer satisfaction and experience is what always counts and therefore I would rather go to a smaller store next time in Cape Town where they are more customer oriented.

Such a vast collection if books. Well organised. Helpful and friendly staff!

My favorite book store. They have the friendliest stuff ever. Just walk in and theyll assist you find the book youre looking for.

Great selection of books to choose from.Always something on special.Wonderful to have a coffee shop inside so you can sit and relax while reading your newly purchased book

I love the coffee shop at the back. Beautiful views and not too many people.

Wonderful selection of premium books.

Such polite helpful staff and of course an excellent selection of books. Always a pleasure!

Huge variety of books. Great coffee

They have a coffee shop where you can sit and read what youve bought, and it has an incredible view of the harbour!

Friendly service and great selection of books. What else can I ask for? 📚😊👍

Great coffee, best view, one of my favourite #metime spots! Love it so much that I want to share it!

Always relaxing to sit, have a good cup of coffee, and to top it off, read a book of your choice in a pleasant surrounding. Just love it. You should try it.

Great place to discovery new interests. So happy I found Manga on their shelves.

Well stocked book shop, all reading spaces now removed but good variety of books etc.

Thank you to Seattle Coffee for giving us this sanctuary of serenity.

What can i say...? If you a book lover, then this is the place for you... Because theyve got what you want. And if they dont??? Theyll get it for you... So take it from me...Exclusive Books are the place for booklovers like you and me...

Always love to come in and look at the amazing array of books and boardgames. 10/10 window shopping

My favourite weekend hangout place. You can browse the books before deciding on your purchase - I buy no less than 3 books a monthThe combo with Seattle Coffee shop makes the bookstore all the more attractive

My favorite book store that always has what I want.

I love going here and browsing.

My favourite book store. I had called them to reserve a book for me, when it came into stock. It had been a while, so as I was in the area, I went in to see if the book was in yet. It wasnt, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had it reserved on the system for me and would call as soon as it came in.

Really disappointed with the E-cafe at this store. I realise that it probably isnt a part of the same shop but I am afraid the cafe tarnishes the bookshops good name. I waited for 30 minutes at my chosen table for a waiter to take my order - nobody ever came. There were at least two waiters standing and chatting, one looked me in the eyes and still did not come. I had to place my order at the counter with a man that showed such disinterest that I felt I might as well have spoken to a brick wall. The food and drinks are also way over-priced. Never again! Exclusive Books, please kick them out! Even Seattle is better than this.

There reason, I went there more than twice was because of Seattle Coffee.

Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront is always amazing. I am a holistic wellness practitioner who specializes in Usui Reiki, Crystal healing, NLP lifecoaching, Oracle Tarot readings and Spiritual regression hypnosis. The store always has wonderful Reading material. As a numeroligist and constant astrologer in training, I find their reading material super wonderful and the service is fantastic also

The shop is quite big with big sections, selections, fiction and non fictions stationery and coffee shop

Good place to buy books

Excellent always. Always find what im looking for and more.

Awesome Seattle coffee and treats too. Great service.

Always have what youre looking for

The best selection of books in CPT, and helpful friendly staff!

It was quite nice in the store I had a cuppachino and perused through a book. Think like a monk.

My go-to place for any book I want

Great Seattle coffee bar there with amazing views of Table a mountain & the harbour.

Exceptional you can find your favorite books here

Lovely store, averagely friendly staff at Seattle Coffee but a nice place to sit for a coffee.

Big selection of games. Sit-down area. Discounted books

One of the best book shops I have been to

The V &A Waterfront Exclusive Books is a very well stocked bookshop with an adjacent coffee shop. There is inside and outside seating with a beautiful view over the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront whilst drinking a coffee and eating a slice of cake, or a salad. The menu is satisfactorily varied. The quality of the food and beverages is always good, and I have never been disappointed.It is a convenient space to meet or for tourists to relax after purchasing various South Africa related books. There is sufficient room and plugs for people with laptops so doing some business there is an ideal option.Mostly, it has a good array of books and especially cater for tourists who need a keepsakes book. Its convenient location in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront adds to the experience of this bookshop.

Exclusive Books has always had the books I want or been very diligent in ordering them for me. The staff is extremely friendly and always has good knowledge on books which is an extremely delightful asset seeing as most stores in Cape Town dont train their staff in knowing their product at all!I often spend time in the store sitting in their quiet reading area just browsing through books as it is very calming and they have done a great job of making it possible for the customer to enjoy the store even without paying straight up. This definitely helps in my decision on what book to buy and always leaves me with an urge to return.Sadly I feel that the prices are a little high which sets it just shy of a 5 star review, but that wont keep me from coming back time and time again.

Always brilliant selection of books. Sound advice.

Great selection and the loveliest ever of store managers with wonderful staff.

Great atmosphere and the staff are very present and always willing to help. The recent addition of the Seattle Coffee Co. has made it even better. This is a perfect spot to chill and have a cup of coffee while reading your favorite book.

Great big shop to increase your IQ

Great book store with great coffee. #seatlecoffee

Friendly service and always freshly baked croissants heavenly 😍

Love their book collection

Awesome quiet place to chill

Really shop, good book selection, great coffee shop,stunning views of the harbour.

Great place to get a coffee and browse through a couple of books

One of the best bookstores in Cape Town - not an independent bookstore.

Although I didnt get the book I was looking for,the staff were friendly.

Big, good variety, lots in stock.One of the biggest books stores around and one of the nicest branches to visit.Has an amazing location out on to the waterfront.Has all the variety you could want and some very attractive displays showing off the books. Usually has a copy of what you want in stock, or can order it.Friendly staff and tidy store.Worth a visit if looking to pick up a new read.

Good coffee. Excellent selection of books & stuff.

There is a wide range of books here to discover and there is a Seattle coffee shop inside the exclusive books.

Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable.

Their classic section is lacking

During my visit to the Waterfront, I was pleased to learn that Exclusive Books was open until 9.30pm and could be visited after dinner with my family. On arriving at 9pm, I was informed that the shop was closing. My mother pointed out to the attendant (or possibly manager?) that they should adjust the times online if they are going to be closing earlier, and the suggestion was met with an insistance that WE must change the times on Google ourselves. As someone who manages a Google Business acccount myself, I informed him this was not the case and he should ask the businesss marketing team to assist. His response was to say Ill call them right now, before slamming the door in our faces. Extremely rude and utterly unnecessary. Ill be spending the over R1k that I was going to spend at EB elsewhere.

New publications only.latest in interests is defined,by this.can browse the books.

Was looking for my nephews Christmas present i got it ...lovely place

The service and atmosphere was absolutely amazing.

Great place to go and browse will your wife is shopping up a storm. Nice coffee shop.

Well stocked with most books

Enjoy the wide variety of books

Peaceful and well stocked.

The best place for inspirations

Friendly staff...Well stocked with a variety of authors and topics. Coffee Shop....Tables and chairs scattered around shop where you can read. Nice knick knacks.

Big variety of books!!We love the shop!!!

Well stocked and they have Seattle coffee ✨☕✨☕

A great collection for book lovers.

Love their restaurant /coffee shop. Lovely staff. Beautiful views of Table Mountain....

Well stocked, beautiful store as always. Exclsuive Books should really make their staff feel so valued for the fantastic work they do, theyre paid poorly and provide the most in depth, detailed knowledge. Service unparralled in any of the Exclusive Books stores, their CEOs should work better on rewarding the hard work, care and attention to detail.

A delightful place.

Good bookstore. Terrible security. My handbag was stolen from the restaurant on Saturday around 5pm and the security cameras could not be viewed until Monday!! I know of at least one similar incident at the same shop. Sort out your security!

Excellent service

Great, comprehensive selection of books. Great customer service too. There is also a really nice coffee shop instore with an outside area.

Heaven for book lovers!

Books books more books! Loge this store. Friendly staff. I like the free wrapping service. Great for gifts

Neat and nice coffee

Don’t even bother placing an order. They’ll forget to place it then pretend they placed it when you call to check in weeks later.

Huge selection, lots of little niche items and for sale books.

Great bookshop. Nice kids area. Parents can relax. You are read a book while drinking a caffe.

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Good selection of business books

Its has a large variety of books (especially fiction), one could spend hours there. There is a small bakery and a good place to spend time. Hard not to buy a book.

Quick to get stock.

I apparently didnt look like the kind of person who would own a customer store card. In that case I think the blue haired person working on the till is a prick. Although the saying goes never assume a book by its cover. Still a prick.