The Understudy Coffee and Books

It’s the perfect environment to sit and read or chat. It’s a beautifully curated space and the drink offering is on point.

Cool spot for theater and coffee lovers, with a unique selection of scripts and theatrical literature and an aesthetically pleasing space. The coffee was good, though not extraordinary. I expected it to be better since it's a little pricey. The service was efficient, if not particularly warm or friendly. There were a few seating options, but all were taken due to how busy and packed it was. Personally, I wouldn't find it ideal for getting work done given the bustling environment.

Dietary restrictions: Oat and almond milk

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

SUCH great book selection. Only thing is that they specialize in plays, so probably half their inventory (give or take) is of that genre.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

What a great coffee place. The book store just adds such a nice vibe to it. Went on a Sunday morning and it was super crowded. Tried the hot mocha and Chocolate croissant and they were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissant

Very friendly baristas. Beautiful space in a fun neighborhood. Would love to be here on a snowy day watching the street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

A lovely cafe as well as a niffty bookstore for thester folx!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of my favorite coffee shops I’ve been too in the city. They make a great mocha. Also love that it’s half bookstore. Great vibes and aesthetics.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super cute location, lots of books to browse. Service and staff were great. Latte was yummy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ube Latte

My first time, but definitely won't be my last. Absolutely love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Superb concept.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I ordered a London Fog on a Sunday around 3pm. It was bumping. Almost all the tables were full and there were a lot of conversations. It’s a nice place if you’re wanting to feel the energy of people around you, but it was a bit loud for studying or reading.
The London Fog was great though!
I love the little tables for booth seating. It was perfect for what I wanted to do.

Parking: Free street parking on the side roads.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Baristas were friendly. Pastries and coffee were great. We had the Ube latte with espresso and a strawberry latte. We threw in a few pastries that were delicious. Loved the bookstore and coffee shop combo. Really does a lot to create that cute coffee shop vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So stunned! Cozy, comforting, amazing drinks and food! Got the Amman and ate it so quick, it was delicious! Matcha latte and brown sugar syrup, drip coffee with beautiful floral notes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I think it’s cute, but I wasn’t a big fan of the chai latte. The taste was a little wonky, not sure how else to put it. Also they were playing hype music which felt a little weird compared to the atmosphere of a cute library cafe. Another thing, most of the books they sell are along the lines of play writes, film analysis, and modern activism. I personally don’t have anything wrong with these genres, I enjoy them. It’s just not a big selection. The workers seemed nice though.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Croissant

A good cup of coffee in such a lovely place. The books on the walls, the old bookstore feel, etc. Truly recommended. Sometimes it is hard to find a place to sit, but otherwise it is worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5