Parthenon Bookstore

Parthenon Bookstore is a bookshop in downtown Syracuse that bills itself as the one and only bookstore in the city’s downtown. The shop sits on what it calls Syracuse’s original Main Street, and its mission is to match book lovers with personalized recommendations, one-of-a-kind gifts and particularly good coffee.

It is a place to browse, pick up a gift and grab a cup of coffee in one stop, and it is kid friendly, so families are welcome too. Browsers can expect a mix of reading, gift shopping and a coffee break.

What to Know

• Staff aim to match readers with personalized book recommendations.
• One-of-a-kind gifts share the shelves with the books.
• Coffee is on offer, and the shop calls it particularly good.
• The shop is kid friendly.
• It is a member of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse and is featured by Visit Syracuse.