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Order up!

Philly’s bookshop for cooks and eaters is ready and waiting.

 

Binding Agents is Philly’s only cookbook shop.

Nestled in Philadelphia’s culinary epicenter, the 9th Street Italian Market, Binding Agents is a book store for anyone who loves food. Founded in 2024, our shop specializes in cookbooks, offering an extensive collection of contemporary and classic titles for experienced chefs, aspiring home cooks, eager eaters who hate turning on the oven, and everyone in between. We also carry a carefully curated selection of food-focused reads, including delicious memoirs, craveable fiction, savory (and unsavory) history and scrumptious books for kids.

You can expect author signings, classes, cookbook clubs and events held at the shop and partner locations.

Whether you’re looking for the latest cookbook release for yourself or gifts for others who love making, serving and enjoying, Binding Agents is a go-to resource. Plus, we’re independent, women-owned, fun & funky. We can’t wait to host you!

 

Location

908 Christian St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147

WINTER Hours

Sun. & Mon. - Closed

Tues. - By Appt.

Weds. - 10:30a-5:30p

Thurs. - 10:30a-5:30p

Fri. - 10:30a-5:30p

Sat. - 11a-5p

Gift cards now available!

Grab one in person at the shop, or send a digital version right now via Square.

Get delicious reads shipped right to your door

Shopping our virtual shelves—or any book you like—via Bookshop.org supports Binding Agents at no additional cost to you. Here’s just one of our curated lists, featuring cookbooks and food-focused reads with a tie to our fair city.

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Cheers to @lesdamesphl and @victoriagranof for a fabulous evening with SICILY, MY SWEET!! It was fascinating and delicious at every turn—through the market thanks to @streatsofphillyfoodtours, dinner by @eatpaesanos, thoughtful conversation led
AUTHOR EVENT! The great Anne Byrn has collected a fascinating history of the South in her latest book and will be at Binding Agents on April 9 to share the best stories and tips from her amazing exploration with us. Because a recipe will speak volume
PRE-ORDER! SIGNED! SAMIN!!! It's a wonderous day indeed for my "Salt Fat Acid Heat taught me to cook" babies, for my "I watch @ciaosamin's Netflix show whenever I need to feel something" crew, for my "she hosts weekly dinne
Caroline Choe is coming to the shop for a now sold-out Cookbook Club, so we're tacking on a signing and chat to make sure everyone gets to meet this queen! Come by on 3/29 after 4pm to say hey to @carochoe and get your copy of Banchan signed, and sti
When I was getting ready to open Binding Agents, I made a crowdfunding video (OGs will recall) in which I tried to explain why I was doing it. I said I wanted to make “a place that people can come…” and listed a bunch of things I w
Hop on the bus! @bindingagents and @partygirlbakeclub are mixing up a dash of nostalgia, a pinch of misbehavior and a whole lot of sugar for a one-of-a-kind cake decorating experience. Join us in the cafeteria (ok, bookstore) and learn to create a ca
Binding Agents is having a saaaaaaale! It's time to make room for spring things, so come by Saturday, 2/22 for 10-30% off select titles. Delicious, French-inspired baked goods will be available from @latelierphl to fuel your shopping. (I have tried t
The winter cookbook doldrums are over and we have some gorgeous recent releases at the shop. Tons of signed copies of We the Pizza courtesy of our pals @downnorth_pizza. Firstborns by @kierawrr, @inquiringchef, and @eleanorgwilkinson. The latest fro
 

In the news

 
 

Binding Agents featured in The Washington Post

Owner Catie’s book recs for holiday entertaining

Binding Agents featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer

 contact us

hello@bindingagentsphilly.com | (267) 225-3811