The Café at Books & Books

☕🥪🧊🎶When attending the launch party for Davies’ new novel, the café truly delivered—from the warm pre-reception to the well-catered and smoothly run afterparty. The staff was attentive, the spread was great, and the price point was fair and filling. My only feedback? It would be great to have fountain sodas—a few of us were definitely craving those Coke Zero refills to keep the pages turning. Also worth noting: they host live music, which is a nice touch, though it can get a bit loud depending on where you’re seated.

One of the best places in Coral Gables 📚💜

A beautiful gem and wonderful lunch. Every time I go I leave with full stomach and mind

What an interesting place
Great selection of books and magazines
Coffee was amazing
Turkey Panini was very good

While the food and coffee were just okay, the ambiance completely makes up for it. It’s such a great, peaceful spot to relax or get some work done, with a cozy, bookish charm that’s hard to beat.

Whether you’re looking for a place to read, bring your laptop, or just unwind, this spot nails the vibe.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. The café at Books & Books is a true Coral Gables gem. Nestled among books and a welcoming vibe. The food is fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The attentive staff, permits you to experience the wholeness of the ethos of the community, making every visit feel both personal and meaningful.
Thank you for sharing a communal space for all to enjoy.

The wine, atmosphere and bookstore are all 5 stars but the “cookies” leave a lot to be desired. I ordered a chocolate chip cookie and it more like a scoop of cookie dough. Definitely not preferred. Please pivot to a traditional cookie.

The servers are kind and attentive.

very cute, great place to focus and get work done!

The waitress was a gem and super nice but the food was very mid. First, I think my order was forgotten and I ended up waiting 30+ min for a veggie sandwich. Which I understand if it was really busy but the people next to me ordered after and get their appetizers and entree before me lol. Then the sandwich was missing pesto and sprouts as listed on the menu, it was decent but definitely not worth $16

Other than that the vibes were cute and WiFi was good!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Gabriel in the cafetería great server very nice and professional

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Prosciutto Sandwidch

Nice place to seat and read having a coffee and some yummy food.
Carrot cake is my favourite.
Staff always been nice and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ordered a Prosciutto sandwich with a wine tonight over some live music and was very pleased with how much I enjoyed myself. The food at The Café was delicious, and the atmosphere was very inviting. The servers were attentive and helpful, all around a pleasant dining experience. I was especially pleased with the live music, which added a wonderful touch to the evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Prosciutto Sandwidch

The food was good. The place was also beautiful. But the terrible service made this whole experience uncomfortable. Didn't come to take order for 30min. Didn't bring the ordered coffee at all. Even if I personally called some other serving staff, she didn't bring the bag as requested to pack the rest of the food. Another 30min passed and nobody came back to make a payment. Finally went to the Bar near kitchen and asked them I'd like to pay. Finally they called a girl.

That was one terrible service experience.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

I loved this place. A pleasant surprise to discover it this summer. I don't give spoilers, I recommend visiting it if you are on vacation in Miami.
We visited it in the afternoon-evening

Atmosphere: 5

It is a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy reading books. I recommend trying out all the activities; it's a great way to meet new people! Also, I would love to see more variety in the ice cream options!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5