Downtown Redwood City

Fireside Books & More

Bookstore

Independent general-interest bookshop that opened in February 2025 a short walk from the Caltrain platforms. Alongside new books it stocks cards, puzzles, and goods from Peninsula makers, and it runs book clubs, storytimes, and author talks.

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Better for You Cakes

↻ 2nd Fri monthly · 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Better for You Cakes is a San Jose-based microbakery specializing in premium, better-for-you desserts.

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Chai Lab Pop-Up

↻ 2nd Sat monthly · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

One of Fireside's most popular vendors: The Chai Lab is back in store serving up delicious and unique chai The Chai Lab will usually be in the store the second Saturday of every month and every Thursday morning -- but…

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Chai Lab Weekly Popup

↻ Every Thu · 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

One of Fireside's most popular vendors: The Chai Lab is back in store serving up delicious and unique chai The Chai Lab will usually be in the store every Thursday morning and the second Saturday of every month -- but…

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Cheese Pop-Up

↻ Every Fri · 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Kitchen Table Travel Co.'s cheese and charcuterie truck is outside our store every Friday. And Georgette is happy to suggest a cheese pairing for any book!

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Children's Storytime

↻ Every Sat · 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Our weekly Children's Storytime, for kids of all ages. Featuring readers from the staff at Las Lomitas Elementary School.

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Creative Hour + Social

↻ 4th Wed monthly · 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Every 4th Wednesday, from 6:30-8pm. All creatives welcome! 10 min of intros, 60 min quiet focus, and 30 min of socializing.

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Poetry Memorization

↻ 3rd Sun monthly · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Every 3rd Sunday from 1-3pm, join this group to present and discuss poetry. Memorization is encouraged but not required.

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Poetry Night

↻ 2nd Mon monthly · 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Poetry Night is a little different every month. We often have local poets share poetry or host a salon about specific poets. Occasionally, it will be an open mic.

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Social Crafting

↻ 4th Sun monthly · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Every 4th Sunday from 2-4pm, we set aside space in the store for anyone to bring a crafty work-in-progress and hang out with other makers in our community.

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Tabletop Role-Playing Game Day

↻ 1st Sun monthly · 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A public tabletop role-playing game event for people 18+ that meets to play one-shots in downtown Redwood City. Each meeting is a one-time commitment of 2-4 hours.

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The "Book Club"

↻ 3rd Fri monthly · 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Every 3rd Friday of the month is The "Book Club." With an emphasis on club, this is our social club for our book-loving community and involves no required reading.

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Camino RealTeatime, 1003 El Camino RealThe Habit Burger Grill, 1111 El Camino RealLa Catrina Birrieria y Mas, 1036 El Camino RealCarnitas El Rincon, 999 El Camino RealMaizz, 851 El Camino RealFive Guys, 801 Middlefield RdPizza My Heart, 831 Middlefield RdVitality Bowls, 835 Middlefield Rd, Ste CChipotle Mexican Grill, 861 Middlefield RdHappy Lemon, 851 Middlefield RdHella Mediterranean, 855 Middlefield RdCaffe Stellato, 816 Middlefield RdLa Maja Empanada, 822 Main StTeriyaki Madness, 875 Middlefield RdLuma Coffee Lounge, 1305 Middlefield RdBshop Cafe, 500 County CenterPeet's Coffee, 2600 BroadwayTacos El Grullense #1, 1243 Middlefield RdIn-N-Out Burger, 949 Veterans BlvdCarl's Jr., 1001 Veterans BlvdTaco Bell, 1103 Veterans BlvdSubway Veterans Blvd, 1105-C Veterans BlvdChef Chen's, 820 Veterans Blvd, Ste DHomeskillet, 820 Veterans Blvd, Ste ALa Fonda de los Carnalitos, 820 Veterans Blvd, Ste BStarbucks Walnut St, 400 Walnut St, Ste AL&L Hawaiian Barbecue, 324 Walnut StQuickly, 300 Walnut StFalafel and Things, 975 Veterans BlvdBlacksmith, 2048 BroadwayNighthawk, 2033 BroadwayAlhambra Irish House, 831 Main StGourmet Haus Staudt, 2615 BroadwayThe Wild Rover, 2620 BroadwayThe Hub RWC, 2650 BroadwayTimber & Salt, 881 Middlefield RdHidden Tap & Barrel, 900 Middlefield Rd Ste Ade Vine Wine & Beer, 2627 BroadwayClub Fox, 2209 BroadwayBobby D's Cocktail Lounge & Sports Bar, 700 Winslow StGhostwood Kitchen, 911 Main StAngelica's, 863 Main StCoffeebar, 2020 BroadwaySound Union, 2625 BroadwayLV Mar, 2042 BroadwayMaya Nightclub, 1776 Broadway840 Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge, 840 Brewster AveSodini's Lounge, 727 El Camino RealMademoiselle Colette, 2401 BroadwayThe Yard Coffee, 1018 Main StThe Baker Next Door, 851 Main StPhilz Coffee, 2116 BroadwayCappucho, 1180 Main StBloomsgiving, 893 Winslow StTaza Deli & Cafe, 1796 BroadwaySana'a Cafe, 2400 Broadway, Ste 120Con Azúcar Café, 871 Middlefield RdCoupa Café, 695 Main StStarbucks Sequoia Station, 1045 El Camino RealJamba, 1007 El Camino RealLuma Coffee Lounge, 1305 Middlefield RdBshop Cafe, 500 County CenterPeet's Coffee, 2600 BroadwayStarbucks Walnut St, 400 Walnut St, Ste AFox Theatre, 2221 BroadwayCinemark Century Redwood Downtown 20 and XD, 825 Middlefield RdCourthouse Square, 2200 BroadwaySan Mateo County History Museum, 2200 BroadwayLathrop House, Marshall St & Hamilton St (behind the History Museum)"Climate Best by Government Test" Sign, Broadway near Arguello St (by the Caltrain station)Redwood City Caltrain Station, 1 James AveCenter for Creativity, 800 Main StYouth Mural Alley, Behind Hotel Sequoia, 800 Main StCommercial Way Mural Corridor, Around 55 Perry St"Contemplative Canopy" Mural, Winslow St skybridge (Hall of Justice)Game Kastle Escape Room, 340 Walnut StVeterans Boulevard / Kaiser Area, Veterans Blvd between Whipple Ave and Maple StLuna Del Soul, 822 Cassia StEncore Books on the Square, San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 BroadwayGame Kastle, 340 Walnut StThe Record Man, 1322 El Camino RealLittle Green A Plant Bar, 1101 Main StHoot Judkins Furniture, 1269 Veterans BlvdMayers Jewelers, 2068 BroadwayGolden Time Jewelers, 2426 BroadwayGambrel & Co., 810 Main StVéloro Bicycles, 910 Main StWhearley & Co., 925 Main StPickled, 2652 BroadwayPeninsula Uniforms & Equipment, 2626 BroadwayThe House of Humor, 729 El Camino RealGelb Music, 722 El Camino RealPlanet Mix, 1322 El Camino RealThe King Mattress & Furniture, 1326 El Camino RealTreadmill Outlet, 665 El Camino RealSports Basement, 202 Walnut StHomewise Appliance, 1748 BroadwayAtherton Appliance & Kitchens, 695 Veterans BlvdRedwood Trading Post, 1455 Veterans BlvdHarvest Furniture, 1445 Veterans BlvdEl Primo Western Wear, 1710 El Camino RealFaby's Jewelers, 1710 El Camino RealElvia's Boutique, 1748 El Camino RealEl Mercadito Latino, 1726 El Camino RealRalph's Vacuum & Sewing Center, 1823 El Camino RealDavies Appliance, 1580 El Camino RealFashion Tune, 336 Walnut StLa Familia Hair & Beauty Supply, 1794 BroadwayMedallion Rug Outlet, 2001 Middlefield RdOutdoor Supply Hardware, 2110 Middlefield RdEveryday Flowers and Balloons, 512 El Camino RealMi Rancho Supermarket, 137 Roosevelt AveBloomsgiving, 893 Winslow StGourmet Haus Staudt, 2615 BroadwayChavez Supermarket & Taqueria, 775 Arguello Stde Vine Wine & Beer, 2627 BroadwayFireside Books & More, 2421 Broadway
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Game Kastle

Game store

A big board game, card game, and miniatures shop with plenty of play tables. It runs tournaments, Friday Night Magic, a Thursday Pokémon League, and an on-site escape room.

↻ Hobby Night: Every Mon, 6:00 PM
↻ Commander Casual Play + Bingo: Every Sun, 2:00 PM
↻ Commander Casual Play + Bingo: Every Tue, 5:30 PM
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