Inside Downtown's Newest Bookstore: Chamblin's Uptown

Started by Metro Jacksonville, May 29, 2008, 04:00:00 AM

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May 29, 2008, 04:00:00 AM
Inside Downtown's Newest Bookstore: Chamblin's Uptown



Located at 215 N. Laura Street, near Hemming Plaza, Chamblin's Uptown recently open its doors, although the owner is still in the process of stocking the store's shelves.

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Jason

#1
May 29, 2008, 11:20:15 AM
Great news.  This place has been on the radar for quite some time.  I'm glad to see it finally open for buisness.

Driven1

#2
May 29, 2008, 11:21:44 AM
very cool buildout.  so glad they are open now.  does anyone know their weekend hours (if they exist)?  i'd like to go down this weekend.

thelakelander

#3
May 29, 2008, 11:33:46 AM Last Edit: May 29, 2008, 11:35:17 AM by thelakelander
Chamblin's is a cool place in deed. The place is pretty large and will only get better when its fully stocked and the cafe opens.  Its a great spot to kill some time downtown.

Quote from: Driven1 on May 29, 2008, 11:21:44 AM
very cool buildout.  so glad they are open now.  does anyone know their weekend hours (if they exist)?  i'd like to go down this weekend.

Chamblin's Uptown is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm and on Sunday from 11am to 5pm.  Once the bookstore and cafe are fully operational, hours will be expanded.

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jeh1980

#4
May 29, 2008, 03:46:06 PM
I think that this place was kind of nice. I have one time traded in a few of my DVD box sets for cash there. Great service, great people! 8)

urbanlibertarian

#5
June 02, 2008, 09:49:10 AM
It would be really interesting to hear the story of what they went through to get this going.  Especially how they were helped and hindered by city government.
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obie1

#6
June 05, 2008, 11:33:20 AM
Went there the other day with my wife and it looked kind of antiseptic at first but we ended up hanging out and browsing longer than I expected. So happy to see this here, can't wait until they are fully settled in and the place develops a bit more personality, but even at this stage it's a great addition. we are starving for these kinds of places.

stephElf

#7
July 16, 2009, 04:54:01 PM
Is the DT location still only open late on Wednesday's? I wish I could go there after work today...

JaxBorn1962

#8
October 13, 2009, 08:17:04 PM
Quote from: stephendare on July 16, 2009, 04:55:50 PM
WEdnesday and Saturday till 9pm!
Wednesday till 9pm Saturday now 5pm

mtraininjax

#9
January 02, 2010, 12:23:09 PM
Has anyone purchased any used sheet music from Chamblin's? Just curious...
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Dog Walker

#10
January 03, 2010, 11:08:57 AM
The cafe has gotten quite good.  Simple menu, but everything is fresh and tasty  Great place to hang out for a while and read your new purchases.
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RiversideLoki

#11
December 09, 2010, 06:26:06 PM
Man, not to resurrect an old thread, but my gf just started there. I hadn't been to this location. Only the one off of 17. I didn't realize how good the food was. And Neilly's an awesome barista (one of the many reasons I keep her around).
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fieldafm

#12
December 10, 2010, 02:42:35 PM
Sweet.  I'm heading up there tomorrow.  I'll say hello.
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