Independently owned and founded by Walter Carr in 1973, at 109 Main Street in Pioneer Square,
Elliott Bay shifted and expanded, adding an event space for author readings as well as Seattle’s first
bookstore café, until 2010, when we relocated to the Capitol Hill neighborhood, adjacent to
downtown Seattle. We brought with us the unique selection of books, original cedar shelves and our
knowledgeable staff to ensure the same welcoming environment, customer service and selection.
The reading events as well as the café have also remained a vital part of our business.