Avant Garden Bookstore

215 E Main St, Anoka
(763) 421-5036

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jason wittner

Small but cozy, was able to pickup my order with no issues. Very nice place and area, coffee shop downstairs also very good!

Joanne Nigbor

Walked in on a cute kids book reading session with a dog!

logan

Seems like a great place with a welcoming environment for the most part. It is super cute inside. However, be aware that you can’t browse books with a drink from another place in your hands or you will be asked to leave the store. While I was asked kindly, I did find this to be a bit strange. I understand why they wouldn’t want people bringing drinks into their store when they sell beverages, but by telling me to leave, they lost the business I was planning on giving their books. I had been searching through the books for a good read when I was called out in front of everyone for having a drink with me. Once again, I was asked kindly and I understand why the rule is in place to ensure they sell their own beverages, but it is important to note that it prevented me from buying books and helping their business. Would I come back? Yes. It’s very cute inside and a great business. Am I annoyed by being called out in front of everyone while I was trying to support their book sales? Yes… A simple “for the future, we ask you don’t bring drinks in” would have been more beneficial as I would have been able to stay and they would have gotten money out of me buying a book or two. Their decision to make, not mine, but just constructive criticism. I do recommend supporting their place, but I hope they consider that not everyone is going to buy a book AND a beverage, and letting someone shop for books to support them with a different drink is still going to get them more business than telling them to leave. Think of it this way: You wouldn’t kick out a customer who purchased a drink for reading a book they bought elsewhere, so it doesn’t make sense to kick out a customer who’s shopping for books for having a drink from somewhere else. Just my opinion, but I think it would make more sense to only remove people who are soliciting and don’t have the intention of purchasing anything than someone who is trying to be a paying customer supporting local businesses.Overall, the space is generally very inclusive and welcoming, so I am grateful that it is a safe space for many people. :)

Mary M

New to the area and stopped in while moving my mom into an assisted living facility. Such a cute little store! So much character!

Bob Xiong

Great service and cozy atmosphere. The drinks are tasty and unique. But pricy though, wouldn't recommend going everyday. $8-$10 per drink.

Ashlyn

First time stopping in to check it out, and my first thought was how cute it was! I liked how quite it was upstairs in the bookstore, it had a small selection but would definitely come back again

Nicole Wittner

The girls here are amazing! They are always so helpful with answering my questions about orders and they just go above and beyond constantly, and always have such grace.

Ajay Lawrence (PM_street)

the best! :)

Casey Gray

Wonderfully small bookstore with a perfectly knowledgeable staff who was so helpful. A must, if you are in the area!

Megan Pickering

Amazing little book shop! Jenny, the owner is kind and smiley. The shop had a wide variety of books in all genes. I think all book lovers will find something they enjoy. There is also a cozy café under the book shop that I also enjoyed. I went and got a hot coco and a sticker, and enjoyed my time looking at the art they have in there.

Abbey Rose

Very cozy, clean, and organized. Something for everyone!

Brandon McManigle

Absolutely amazing place! Great coffee and book selection.

Karyn Guilford

This is my beautiful, unique, and lively escape from the dullness of everyday life. Here, you can be yourself. The amazing Staff takes time to learn your name. The coffee drink list is a work of art; come prepared to take a few minutes to read before you order. And don't forget to support local authors in the thoughtfully curated bookstore upstairs. Come as you are, or, remember who you are meant to be ✨

Karyn Guilford

This is my beautiful, unique, and lively escape from the dullness of everyday life. Here, you can be yourself. The amazing Staff takes time to learn your name. The coffee drink list is a work of art; come prepared to take a few minutes to read before you order. And don't forget to support local authors in the thoughtfully curated bookstore upstairs. Come as you are, or, remember who you are meant to be ✨

Jessica

Visited for the first time yesterday and loved this place. The bookstore upstairs carries a huge variety of genres and stays up to date with the latest popular releases. They also carry fun stuff like puzzles, coloring books, pins, and even crochet kits. I asked the person at the desk for very specific book recommendations and they went out of their way to dig out a bunch of titles that matched my request. I loved that there were also comfy places to sit throughout the shop and that it was separate from the coffee shop downstairs so it was quieter.

They also host a bunch of book clubs and other events that I will definitely be checking out. Will definitely be supporting this local bookshop because I want them to stick around!

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