Host sat us at a table with no menus and the server showed up 5 minutes later with them. Server was not attentive, never checked back after drinks were served (worst espresso that I ever had) and it took a long time to get the check. I can't recall the last time I was going to leave a 10% tip and I was going to leave one but we were stuck with an automatic 20% gratuity. We were just a party of 3 with a baby and no manager was in sight to check on our experience.
Paul Patek
Very very cool place. Good cocktails and food. My only suggestion would be to dim the lights later on at night to give it a cozier feel.
Calethia Binion
A beautiful take on a place to relax and read a book. Great tasting cocktails.
Herbert D. Williams
The Quality and service are excellent.
Achintya “ach.ovoYung” Agarwal
My god.. SUCH a fantastic place! Lovely decor, great cocktails, friendly staff, and great books. This is the place that made me fall in love with USA ???
Katie K
Love coming here for a relaxing afternoon with a good book and great drink!
Domenic Leo
Quick cup of coffee. Wonderful place.
Paige Szymanski
Part bookstore, part bistro, part coffee shop, and part bar is simply too many things to be all at once. If you are there to dine, expect people lurching around your table trying to get to shelves. If you want to browse for books, most of the shelves are blocked by tables.
Nicole V
This place is a GEM! Absolute dream bookstore and fantastic environment- I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to go there every week...if you have the time, I highly suggest checking it out! The staff is SO friendly, there are a plethora of books, and the environment/atmosphere feels sophisticated yet cozy....it is literally the BEST place I have been too in a long time. I am so grateful to the team who created this establishment, because you can tell that it originated from the heart <3 Thank you, thank you!!
Cute little book store with a great vibe. Has 2 full bars for the 3 levels. Does coffee and small things like salad and charcuterie boards. Unique idea that we all enjoyed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Maria P
Very disappointed in this place. There seemed to be a lack of organization overall from the staff. It took around 15 minutes for a waitress to even take our order & once we did it took a ridiculously long time as all we ordered were two drinks and a charcuterie board. Definitely took 30+ minutes for a food runner to bring out our charcuterie board and we did not see our waitress once during that time. She walked by soon after and we asked about our drinks. She said they were really backed up and she would check. Mind you, we were the only party sitting on the second floor at the time. She then went downstairs and came up right away with our drinks which is when one noticed she did not once go downstairs to check on our drinks while we were waiting. We then had to ask her to bring us napkins and plates, something that should be automatic. Additionally, the charcuterie board is advertised to come with 3 meats and jam and it only came with two and no jam. On top of this, prices are high. Wish it was better!
Vanessa Wilson
the attentiveness of wait staff was kind of long. the bathrooms are upstairs. I didn't love my beach read drink. it smelled and tasted like a first aid kit never that I've ever eaten band-aids. the blackberry mocktail my sister in law got was great. my sisters espresso martini was also great. I tried their deviled eggs of the day which were with Greek orzo on top. I was nervous since I hate onions so much, but it surprised me. I'll have to try more stuff made with orzo. I do rate the atmosphere high which is top reason to come here. it's like having lunch in a library. there were 3 of us, and they auto include gratuity on the bill. overall... I'm torn. I love book cafes, but it also feels slightly pretentious here. maybe I just need to try more food like they serve here. feels like a library made by and for people who haven't read the books they own. this might not be the case. it's just the impression or energy here. I came wearing leggings, a detroit vs everybody hoodie, and my medical officer star trek chucks. my nerdiness probably isn't catching. or I don't look like I'm made of money ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Phill LastName
Great coffee, loved the fries and the staff there is wonderful. Really cute spot - perfect "I have friends from out of town around, I want to show them somewhere unique" place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie J
Overall this place is wonderful for book lovers, a date night or catching up with friends. It is more of a small plates and cocktails location, but the food options my husband and I had were delicious. The ambience is moody while being cozy, and the staff was polite and attentive.
Host sat us at a table with no menus and the server showed up 5 minutes later with them. Server was not attentive, never checked back after drinks were served (worst espresso that I ever had) and it took a long time to get the check.
I can't recall the last time I was going to leave a 10% tip and I was going to leave one but we were stuck with an automatic 20% gratuity. We were just a party of 3 with a baby and no manager was in sight to check on our experience.
Very very cool place. Good cocktails and food. My only suggestion would be to dim the lights later on at night to give it a cozier feel.
A beautiful take on a place to relax and read a book. Great tasting cocktails.
The Quality and service are excellent.
My god.. SUCH a fantastic place! Lovely decor, great cocktails, friendly staff, and great books. This is the place that made me fall in love with USA ???
Love coming here for a relaxing afternoon with a good book and great drink!
Quick cup of coffee. Wonderful place.
Part bookstore, part bistro, part coffee shop, and part bar is simply too many things to be all at once. If you are there to dine, expect people lurching around your table trying to get to shelves. If you want to browse for books, most of the shelves are blocked by tables.
This place is a GEM! Absolute dream bookstore and fantastic environment- I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to go there every week...if you have the time, I highly suggest checking it out! The staff is SO friendly, there are a plethora of books, and the environment/atmosphere feels sophisticated yet cozy....it is literally the BEST place I have been too in a long time. I am so grateful to the team who created this establishment, because you can tell that it originated from the heart <3 Thank you, thank you!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A book store and a bar. Do I need to say more?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Cute little book store with a great vibe. Has 2 full bars for the 3 levels. Does coffee and small things like salad and charcuterie boards. Unique idea that we all enjoyed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very disappointed in this place. There seemed to be a lack of organization overall from the staff. It took around 15 minutes for a waitress to even take our order & once we did it took a ridiculously long time as all we ordered were two drinks and a charcuterie board. Definitely took 30+ minutes for a food runner to bring out our charcuterie board and we did not see our waitress once during that time. She walked by soon after and we asked about our drinks. She said they were really backed up and she would check. Mind you, we were the only party sitting on the second floor at the time. She then went downstairs and came up right away with our drinks which is when one noticed she did not once go downstairs to check on our drinks while we were waiting. We then had to ask her to bring us napkins and plates, something that should be automatic. Additionally, the charcuterie board is advertised to come with 3 meats and jam and it only came with two and no jam. On top of this, prices are high. Wish it was better!
the attentiveness of wait staff was kind of long. the bathrooms are upstairs. I didn't love my beach read drink. it smelled and tasted like a first aid kit never that I've ever eaten band-aids. the blackberry mocktail my sister in law got was great. my sisters espresso martini was also great. I tried their deviled eggs of the day which were with Greek orzo on top. I was nervous since I hate onions so much, but it surprised me. I'll have to try more stuff made with orzo.
I do rate the atmosphere high which is top reason to come here. it's like having lunch in a library.
there were 3 of us, and they auto include gratuity on the bill.
overall... I'm torn. I love book cafes, but it also feels slightly pretentious here. maybe I just need to try more food like they serve here. feels like a library made by and for people who haven't read the books they own. this might not be the case. it's just the impression or energy here.
I came wearing leggings, a detroit vs everybody hoodie, and my medical officer star trek chucks. my nerdiness probably isn't catching. or I don't look like I'm made of money ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Great coffee, loved the fries and the staff there is wonderful. Really cute spot - perfect "I have friends from out of town around, I want to show them somewhere unique" place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall this place is wonderful for book lovers, a date night or catching up with friends. It is more of a small plates and cocktails location, but the food options my husband and I had were delicious. The ambience is moody while being cozy, and the staff was polite and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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