Sandpoint, Idaho's Organic Cafe and Bookstore

New and Used Books, Magazines, and free WiFi.

Common Knowledge Bookstore and Cafe offers the largest selection of new and used books in Sandpoint, Idaho. Come in and browse our selections in house and enjoy a calm setting as you look for your next novel or discover a gift for someone special.

Our organic cafe not only serves breakfast and lunch daily.  We now serve sushi dinner on Friday and Saturday nights in Sandpoint.  We always have live entertainment, sushi, soba noodle bowls with wine and sake specials.  Sushi at Common Knowledge (nicknamed "The Knowledge") is available from 6pm-930pm on Friday and Saturday nights.  Think of us for your prefunk.  Great food, good drink and good times. All meals are always prepared with organic ingredients and, when available, we use produce from local growers. Experience wonderful food in a unique environment. Our dishes are unique and bring a sense of warmth and health to your daily palette. Come in today and let us prepare something special for you.  Serving breakfast and lunch 7am-3pm Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm Saturday and Sunday.  Sushi and Soba 6pm-930pm Friday and Saturday Nites. 

Our organic cafe also offers a large selection of organic teas and our baristas make some of the best coffee in town. Relax with your cup of organic tea or coffee in our outdoor garden area or comfortable  lounge and enjoy fresh music and intelligent conversation. Come... relax... enjoy... we look forward to serving you.