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  The Big Idea Cooperative Bookstore & Cafe

4812 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
412-687-4323 (412-OUR-HEAD)

New expanded hours!
Wed. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Closed Monday and Tuesday


 Lunch special from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.:
Soup + any wrap or sandwich + large coffee (or tea) = $10


 Saturday, May 19th, is our first ever $5 Sack Sale.
You buy a sack for $5 and cram it with as many used books as you can fit. Do it!


The Big Idea is a cooperative radical bookstore since 2001 that utilizes a directly democratic, anarchist model. We strive to provide literature that is multicultural, women-positive, queer-positive, class-conscious, anti-militaristic, and that promotes a sustainable world and community. We also hope to serve our community by providing a safe space for all individuals to explore radical and alternative ideas. We are a cooperatively owned and operated, not-for-profit, non-capitalist establishment.

The Big Idea carries hundreds of new books, hundreds of used books, and more pins, patches, stickers, notebooks, greeting cards, and zines than you can shake a stick at. We also offer cafe seating and free wifi. 

 Stop in during store hours to see what all the buzz is about!