If you love cozying up with a good book, chances are you also love cozying up with a mug of delicious coffee. Here are some businesses across the United States that double as bookstores and coffee shops, so you can get the best of both worlds!
By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer
Stories: Los Angeles, CA
This bookstore and café has a variety of books organized by genre, some used, some secondhand, and a killer coffee shop. They have the best chai I’ve ever tasted and a perfect, not-too-sweet mocha. They even have an outdoor patio to enjoy that California sun and a cozy vibe inside. They outsource baked goods, so they always have a different selection of amazing goods!
As if it couldn’t get any better, they host community events on the patio every week. Comedy, trivia, music, the works. As a California native, I’m biased in saying that this café is my favorite!
Black Bird Bookstore and Café: San Francisco, CA
This business aims to be a bookstore open to all – a community space that brings people together through coffee, books, and an open door. Located in a seaside neighborhood in the bay, artists, surfers, and families are called to enjoy the local art and the beautiful garden.
With a diverse collection of books curated by the owner, you’ll never want to stop browsing. Stop by for an art show, a new book, or a cup of coffee.
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Editions: Kannapolis, NC
Housing a wide variety of new and used books, this quaint bookstore is not only a bookstore and café, they also features a collection of craft supplies for knitters and crocheters. They even host community events and have a drive-through window. There is really something for everyone!
Check out their signature drinks or mix it up with something seasonal.
Book Club Bar: New York, NY
Located in the East Village, this independent bookstore features coffee during the day and cocktails at night! It really is a bar – open until 1 am on Saturdays. It features a cozy living-room feel, curated books, and locally roasted coffee.
They also host book clubs that span genres for many interests. You’ll love their literary-themed cocktails and expertly crafted lattes.
The Book Shoppe & Coffee: Frisco, TX
Books, coffee, community, and a cozy fireplace – what more can you ask for? With a medieval tavern vibe and a menu of many food items, from pastries to sandwiches, this business is a favorite of the locals. They have so many options on their drink menu! Teas, lattes, and tea lattes. Yum! Sip on a London fog latte and read a good book.
Just visiting? Pick up a bag of their international beans to take home and sip on greatness from the comfort of your own couch.
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Bookmans: Flagstaff, AZ
Though there are multiple locations, the Flagstaff one features Bookmans Flag Café, where you can browse their variety of used physical media and sip on a handcrafted beverage. They outsource their beans and pastries from other local businesses, ensuring quality.
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange is the largest used book retailer based in Arizona! Patrons can buy, sell, and trade goods, and they accept more than just books: movies, music, board games, video games, and housewares are all fair game.
