The Tardigrade's Bookshelf

501 N Richmond St, Appleton
(920) 572-0351

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Amelia Beer

Highly recommend♥️📚☕️ Amazing drinks and staff. A comforting spot to relax and spend time reading a book or playing a game with friends. Fun, unique gifts and book selection. A million comfy spots 10/10

Natalie Leigh

Oh my gosh, what can I say about this place!! I absolutely loved it from the second I walked in. The decor is to die for. The dark blue walls mixed with the light excellent lighting creates an atmosphere that is welcoming to everyone. I love the menu options that range from coffee and tea to mocktails, wines, and beers! There’s something for everyone here. When you get a chance to visit, check out the hidden gem in the back along with the amazing bathrooms!

Kate Street

It has a super cozy atmosphere and our drinks were amazing ✨️

Laura Jablonski

I find The Tardigrade’s Bookshelf to be my go to place when I need to get away. This is a place I can go to that is a judgment free place, and be respected. That staff and owner go above and beyond expectations to ensure the patrons are satisfied. I highly recommend The Tardigrade’s Bookshelf to someone who is looking for a calm, relaxing, quiet place to sit back, enjoy a drink, and read!

Andrew B

We've been coming here for bookclub since they started, and it's been an absolute treat to watch this place slowly become the glorious bookbar it is now, Katherine and Steve are people that I consider my friends and wonderful owners and I hope that this place has a long and prosperous future!

Aria Graff

This place is so cozy and perfect for readers of all kinds! The atmosphere is really nice and the employees were very friendly and helpful with the menu. There’s books and stickers for sale and lots of comfy places to sit and read or have a conversation. Everyone should check this place out! 🍵📚

Jon Doiron

Great offering of coffee, beer, wine, or mocktails to enjoy while you browse the books.

Ria Peeples

Best spot in town. So grateful this place (finally) opened! They get a lot of things right that we've been missing locally—the lighting is perfect, the atmosphere is cozy, and every mocktail and coffee drink I've had so far has been amazing. Most importantly, though, these people (and the people running the event space in the same building) care about the community. They've already been hosting so many cool, unique events that appeal to a broad range of people, and are clear about being an inclusive place for people to gather. AND they're named after my favorite eight-legged micro-animal! Shout out to the Tardigrade's Bookshelf for blessing Appleton with this spot.

Sierra Simonar

The tardigrades bookshelf is superb! The staff is lovely and the drinks are delicious, especially the mocktails!

BA Robertson

I made my way here for the soft opening after waiting what feels like forever for this shop to open, and it was worth every minute of the wait. The inside is so cozy, so comfortable, and I immediately knew this would be a home away from home. My husband had a matcha latte, and I had the seasonal iced chai apple cider. Both were amazing! There were plenty of comfortable spots to sit, a good selection of books, and we had the opportunity to meet the owners, as well as the barista Saige. Everyone was so welcoming and kind! I already can’t wait to come back!!

Arielle Lynn Robertson

I made my way here for the soft opening after waiting what feels like forever for this shop to open, and it was worth every minute of the wait. The inside is so cozy, so comfortable, and I immediately knew this would be a home away from home. My husband had a matcha latte, and I had the seasonal iced chai apple cider. Both were amazing! There were plenty of comfortable spots to sit, a good selection of books, and we had the opportunity to meet the owners, as well as the barista Saige. Everyone was so welcoming and kind! I already can’t wait to come back!!

Randall Wolff

I'm excited to check this place out!

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