1.0

De Lauers used to be a solid 4 as it had everything I needed and I used to stop by during lunch hour when I worked in Oakland to wade through the racks. That's before people started trying to sell me… more

Robert H.

2009-07-28

2.0

It's open 24-hours, but don't expect to actually buy any magazines or newspapers after 10pm. I was so excited to pick up some pre-travel reading material only to see all the good stuff roped off. I… more

Loli L.

2009-06-01

3.0

I always stopped there when I visited the Bay Area..one time around midnight against my better judgement, after which I had to dodge a bunch of crips-in-training to cross the street to get to my car.… more

Mike B.

2009-03-01

1.0

Don't expect the old DeLauer's when you go in now. It looks even worse and many of the shelves are half-bare. I asked for travel magazines to New York and Washington DC. The clerk had no idea what I… more

Andrea D.

2009-02-20

5.0

NEWSPAPER CAN BE USED TO: --wrap breakables --line birdcages --construct papier-mâché lofasz --wipe the dooky bullseye off the ass of the pantsless guy outside De Lauer's I don't usually buy the… more

Tsada K.

2008-11-06

4.0

Damn, you can find almost any news paper or magazine in this store for a kinda reasonable price. There is always hella people hanging out in front of this store either begging or making hella noise.… more

marsha w.

2008-10-11

5.0

When I was 15 and 16 I used to go to this bookstore a lot. This is where I got off of BART and hopped on a AC Transit bus to my summer job at Treasure Island. Sometimes I would walk around and check… more

Cynthia B.

2008-08-09

3.0

I don't do magazines, and pretty random about what I want in books, but... . .Has a little of everything, well rounded {though incomplete} sections for every genre. Doesn't do indy; What did I… more

Holly B.

2008-07-03

5.0

De Lauer's rules. It's one of those places where I go thinking "oh De Lauer's will have it" and sometimes they don't but I end up walking out with something else anyway.They need support right now, so… more

john g.

2008-06-27

5.0

I think the bulk of the low ratings were for the neighborhood, not the shop itself. It must be incredibly hard to run a small business in this area and to be open 24 hours is over the top. I sincerely… more

Richard C.

2008-06-26

5.0

Looks like De Lauer's is still in business after all (see article link below [after it came out many people rallied that day and helped to save the business]). I can see why. I love the selection… more

Urban Bon Vivant I.

2008-06-25

5.0

With great sadness I write this review. A magnificent institution is closing after 100+ years in business. The newsstand had the largest selection of US and foreign newspapers I have ever seen. In… more

Rachel R.

2008-06-25

5.0

Cool place that really belonged to an earlier time. It will be missed. more

Brian R.

2008-06-25

4.0

They're not dead yet! They were suppose to close tonight, but they've gotten an outpouring of help from many people, the city and their landlord. So let's hope they can stay open for years to come.… more

Jim K.

2008-06-25

5.0

go support it! old newsstands are cool! more

jen d.

2008-06-25

5.0

I am sorry to hear on various news programs that your store is closing Tonight! Thank you De Lauers for serving Oakland for over 100 years! I'm sorry that you are closing and will miss you. Your… more

Zen C.

2008-06-25

1.0

The people who work here are extremely rude. I know they have to deal with a lot of derelicts, but decent working people patronize that store also. They shouldn't treat everyone like low-life's more

Le M.

2008-06-13

3.0

Once upon a time, this place would have been 5 stars for me, if yelp existed back then. Flashback to the 70's, when Downtown Oakland was a bustling business center, and my dad and I would drop my mom… more

Priscilla k.

2008-06-11

1.0

If you can get past the thugs, pimps, drug dealers, crackheads, bums and hookers that hang out in front 24 hours a day (in large groups) you might survive long enough to find a store that isn't what… more

Bruce B.

2008-06-02

4.0

Old style magazine and book store. Open 24 hours, near Oakland's transit hub with BART and AC buses. Not a pleasant part of town. But I used to come here back when I was in college after I got off… more

Steve D.

2008-05-19

4.0

I had a little time to blow before riding BART and I ran into this cool place. What's not to like? They have mags, books, and strange clientele. I think I may become a regular (or is that… more

Cliff B.

2008-04-07

5.0

ughhhh La Petit Mort.This is a way better, more neighborhoody place for me to practice my ghetto serial-browsing of mags. I'm so over BarnesnNoble and all those other shitty chain-bookstores. De… more

visivo c.

2008-03-04

3.0

a few years ago, they would have gotten five stars. today, they don't carry most of town dailies anymore. no doubt the internet has voided this business model. barnes & nobel has more selection.… more

victor g.

2008-02-22

4.0

24 hours... I expected them to have the Sunday NY TImes when I went there at 7am this morning but they did not have it yet!!! What good is 24 hours when I have to go to Starbucks instead? more

R. M.

2007-12-30

5.0

old school--like being in a time capsule. only thing missing are the tip sheets for the bay meadows card these days, but if you asked, they could probably produce those, too! Used to have a place… more

Ken H.

2007-12-16

4.0

After having worked in an industrial complex in Hayward for the past 3 years, I am delighted to be in downtown Oakland. There was nothing to do at lunch at the old gig now I can go to DeLauer's!I love… more

chad s.

2007-11-26

3.0

Amazing "Super Newsstand"! Even if you weren't interested going in...you definitely come out with something. Books, magazines, newspapers, snacks, etc. The only bad point about this is like everybody… more

Winane L.

2007-11-25

5.0

I love De Lauer Super Newsstand... their selection of magazines and newspapers is awesome (well deserving of the "super" designation). Found a map here that I had been looking all over for. The guys… more

Jon N.

2007-09-21

3.0

Points for having magazines in Spanish! I've been stopping by there for decades now. There are so few 24/7 establishments left in Oakland, that I feel like we are all honor bound to spend money… more

Rebecca R.

2007-03-26

5.0

De Lauer's is super alright.....magazines & newspapers from all over the world and a decent selection of books too."Open 24 hours, every day" in downtown Oakland so of course it attracts some losers… more

Nat M.

2007-01-19

3.0

De lauersWhat can I say, they have a great selection of magazines. I'm never unsatisfied when ever I go here looking for my fix of fashion magazines and print eye candy. I come here and spend at lest… more

kareem W.

2006-12-18

3.0

I'll give em three stars for the plethora of magazines you won't find anywhere else and for being surprisingly clean, well organized, current, and open 24/7 without fail. Think of this place as the… more

Tony ..

2006-12-11

5.0

One night I was stumbling from one part of downtown to another, half drunk. I thought I'd stop off at the newsstand for candy and cloves. This kid whose forehead was BLEEDING was standing outside and… more

jessica i.

2006-07-04

5.0

In between racial altercations and other unwelcome interfaces with assorted crazies, stinkies and undesirables, this classic old-fashioned magazine and newspaper shop provides some really entertaining… more

Rick H.

2006-01-27

1.0

De Lauer's has devolved over the years into a magnet for the dregs of society, often violent ones -- avoid at night until they beef up security, especially if you're female, unless you want to be… more

Gwen H.

2006-01-12

5.0

This Oakland institution carries at least one newspaper from every state in the union and a variety of international editions, as well as candy, sodas, snacks, cigars and the like. It's open 24/7, but… more

Gourmet G.

2005-09-12

4.0

If you're looking for an obscure magazine (non-porn) then you are more likely to find it here than just about anyplace else. They have an unbelievable selection of magazines and newspapers (including… more

Andrew S.

2005-09-07

4.0

If you grew up in The Town, you patronized this place at least twice. With its vast array of magazines, soft cover books, national and international newspapers, snacks, and drinks; this place has… more

Nicole I.

2005-08-13

5.0

Walk past the guys handing out tracts on 14th and Broadway, ignore the ugly signs for Mr. Bling, salute "the Mayor of 13th Street" on your way (he hangs out in front of Burger King, you'll know who I… more

Rob M.

2005-06-14

5.0

A great old-school 24 hour newsstand in Oakland. It's also super close to BART. more

Scott s.

2005-02-01