I've been here a few times. The vibes of this place are amazing. It's really cute and they have many board games to play with friends. They also host plenty of events. However it's very overpriced. You can get the same quality for a lower price at other coffee shops. Plus the events are overpriced too. The paint n sip was supposed to be free according to the calendar but it ended up costing 32 per person. read more

Book Bar - Calendar of events - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

I really enjoyed the book bar. I love the idea of a bookstore with an actual bar and restaurant. There's lots of seating, including some comfy couches and chairs. Although I didn't order alcohol, there are some great drinks on the menu. I had the Snow Forest latte, which I loved and the avocado toast, which was really good with hot honey atop it. So unusual, but really good! My only two complaints; a bit too noisy for reading and the portion sizes of the food are horribly small for the price. read more

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The location is great with ample parking and the inside is absolutely beautiful. I'm excited to see how this business evolves as time goes on. I wasn't able to shop for books as they were having a vendor fair when I visited which was both cool and a bit disappointing as the vendors were set up in front of the books. I would have preferred the opportunity to shop the books during the vendor fair--if that was an option it wasn't made clear in my opinion. I am a bit surprised at the lack of book inventory. Maybe I am just used to being spoiled in a city with 20+ indie bookstores. Or maybe their intention isn't to sell as many books, but rather sell more coffee, food, and alcohol? Or maybe I came in when they were in between book shipments? A lot of the shelves were pretty bare. 4 stars because I truly would not have imagined Mokena ever having something like this growing up nearby and I'm glad that there is a way to buy books from a place that isn't the Zon in the suburbs. I may just use it as a workspace when visiting home rather than trying to stop in for a quick book purchase. read more

Book Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

Book Bar is a welcomed addition to the Mokena area! They offer both morning coffee, tea, and pastry items as well as evening cocktails and bites. This hot spot is a great location to cozy up to read a book, work remote, catch up with girlfriends, or attend a community event. They have many bookshelves full of books for purchase and often holds "book club" hang outs for monthly reads. I visited on a Saturday morning and was pleasantly surprised by how much space there was and all the fun accents. They serve La Colombe coffee but have standard syrup flavors. Hot coffees and teas come in 12oz sizes only. I got a Lavender Honey Latte and Chai Tea to go. I genuinely enjoyed my coffee, its temperature, and balance of flavors. My only complaint was both drinks cost $14.50 which is a premium for no homemade syrups. This would be more of a spot to treat myself than a regular outing. Either way, I thoroughly enjoyed and the staff was incredibly chipper/kind. Welcome to the community Book Bar and can't wait to see you continue to thrive! read more

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Open, clean and inviting. Great spot not to far from the highway. Stopped it to grab a snack on the way to an appointment and had time to research my 3rd book. Staff is friendly and had great recommendations. Would definitely come back to relax, snack and work on my 3rd book! I had a basic bagel with egg and plain black tea. Did not disappoint. read more

Book Bar - Entrance - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

My friend kept talking about this place and we finally got the chance to go. It's so cute inside. Like if I had a library in my house (and space for a library), it would look like this, weird art included. We went on a Saturday around 5pm and it was packed! However, the staff were friendly and we got our drinks quickly. My friend and I both got the seasonal cocktails - I had the Blackberry Bramble and she got the Blueberry Basil Margarita. Both were delicious. We got a kick out of all the book themed names for the drinks. While we didn't browse the books this time, they had several shelves full for sale. read more

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Pro: This is a cute place to just lounge and read if you bring a book of your own. Con: I only saw used books and for the "used" price I would rather buy new for a few dollars more. In my experience "used book" stores are always too expensive for a previously used book. read more

Lovely place, cool ambiance, great service & a lot of options to pick from for a beverage from coffee all the way to mocktails & sugar free syrups. It was a lil bit pricey but it was worth it. read more

Book Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

I don't remember what I had but all of our drinks were so good after a crazy semester. Perfect place for studying, group work, homework or just casual drink. Service was quick too ! read more

Book Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

So glad I stopped in! It's a very cute coffee shop with many books and a very friendly staff! They have a large variety of food and drink items! I really enjoyed their coffee and grilled cheese! Look forward to coming again to explore more of their menu! read more

Had a great time checking out the newly opened Book Bar! The interior is cute and they have books on the shelves that are available to purchase. There is also a children's corner with books and a few games as well. Their selection of drinks is great with everything from lattes to martinis! They have some food options that sounded good but we were just there for coffee and to hang. I went with a February special that was a mocha with raspberry cold foam. It was delicious and not overly sweet!! The overall feel of the space could have been a bit cozier (maybe lighting the fireplace or something) but it was still cute. The staff were very friendly and overall we had a nice experience. Will be back! read more

Book Bar - Mocha with raspberry cold foam - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

I love this new spot in Mokena! Great drinks, variety of sandwiches & overall cute vibe. I have been there twice already and they just opened last month. I look forward to many more visits here. read more

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This was my first time meeting a friend there. It happened to be Halloween and Book Bar was decorated so cute! They already have an eclectic space with fun decor. There is plenty of comfortable seating and coffee tables. They have a great menu including special flavors & tasty pastries. I had an iced PSL & lavender chip cookie (delicious!) and my friend had decaf tea that came out on the most adorable tray with a timer for steeping and a tiny pot of honey. I will definitely rave about this place to my friends and come back for more tasty treats! read more

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Here for breakfast and beverages today. Affordable, quaint and smartly arranged. Service is excellent and efficient. The food was reasonable, fresh and accurately described. Something for everyone here. Starbucks close by and Human Bean coming in across the street. *Choose here* I am a 30 year Mokena resident and this is now my wife, daughter and my own go-to place. read more

Not a very impressive place the place while crowded did not have great drinks and the variety I tried to get my caffeine fixed I was not satisfied the books you cannot even read you have to purchase and overall the slowest service and the time to get your coffee and drinks took extremely long time once they once it came it was not worth the long wait and aside from a nice few Ambiance and nice pictures on the wall with a few couches and unique furniture this place is not really that special most of the books that they have are really old and overpriced and the dessert snacks are limited I was very disappointed by this place read more

I'm currently a college student, so very used to crowded cafes on campus. This is an awesome addition to the already fantastic list of local cafes in the collective Frankfort/Mokena/New Lenox area. Love the La Colombe roast they use - and also love their glassware! So cute. Highly recommend if you're in the area. A little pricey, but for the atmosphere I thought it was worth it. read more

Book Bar - Interior as of May 2025 - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

Wonderful place with wonderful and very kind workers! The owners are very sweet too! And also very clean and very peaceful uncomfortable. read more

Book Bar - My son and I enjoying amazing lattes and yummy food - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

Yummy food Amazing drink options Fantastic service I'd prefer the ambiance was cozier read more

Met up with a friend here. The place is pretty spacious and well decorated. Chill vibes. They sell books and food. We only got food, the sandwiches and drinks were tasty. They do have a morning and evening menus, which are different. The kitchen (only) is closed 2pm to 3 pm, so plan accordingly. The service was fine and the stand was friendly! We'll probably be back there to try the evening menu. read more

Very cute book coffee bar. Great space for book clubs or just some peaceful reading. read more

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I am loving this place! Great place to sit and have coffee with a friend or alone. My husband and I both ordered the cappuccino one morning when I decided to work from here. I had issues with my computer so I did not drink my cappuccino and when I did, it was completely cold. I took it back and asked if they could microwave it and instead they made me a fresh cup. Personally, this blew me away because this is what you call taking care of your customers. read more

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Great coffee, fun atmosphere. They were happy to help with the breakfast menu to make the burrito a bowl that was gluten free. I went back the next morning while in town. read more

Book Bar - Breakfast Burrito bowl (gluten free) - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

Checked this place out for coffee and the bae sandwich the other day and both were just delicious! The vibe in there was so cute as well. Very comfortable seating and a good selection of books. Can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu. read more

Book Bar - Bae bagel and Pumpkin chia Latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

What wonderful coffee shop! We went opening day, and then again a few weeks later and the service was fast and friendly both times. They've done a great job at making several spots to either sit and enjoy the company of others or get to work at a table. If you haven't gone yet, go now! read more

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This is such a cute place to have lunch and a drink. Service was great! Love the ambiance. Definitely will be back read more

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I was so excited to try this place the minute it opened. I recently got around to try it and was extremely disappointed. I asked for a caramel iced latte assuming it would be $6.25+ tax as stated on the board. I was not informed that a flavor would be a dollar extra. I also asked for sweet and low in my latte, I was told I had to put it in myself. The total for my coffee came out to $8 dollars.. and honestly, it was the worst latte I ever had. I wouldn't have cared as much if it was at least bigger for being $8. On top of all of this (no exaggeration considering I texted a friend about the insane price) it took 13 minutes to get my latte. I'm only giving two stars because of how beautiful the place is. read more

Book Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Mokena, Illinois

I love BOOK BAR! I have been three times already. I come with a book and order a freshly brewed hot tea or glass of wine! It's such a peaceful fun vibe in there! read more

Such a fabulous concept and a great spot! I met a friend for lunch and book shopping here. I had the cucumber dill toast and a special lemonade drink they had, which were both delicious! They had a small but varied selection of books, and of course I purchased one. :-) My friend and I sat and talked for several hours and just enjoyed the cozy vibe of the place! Check it out! read more

What a charming local business! I loved perusing the small but thoughtfully curated collection of books, with both hardcovers and paperbacks from a range of genres. There seemed to be an emphasis on book club and "BookTok"-type selections. I would love to see the offerings expand in the future, especially with parenting, self-improvement, and faith formation books (like Dr. Becky, Mel Robbins, Lysa Terkeurst, etc.), as well as some displays of celebrity book club picks (Jenna Bush, Reese Witherspoon, Oprah, etc), and books recently adapted into movies or television series. The space was inviting and eclectic; I appreciated that the different seating areas were spaced out well and there was ample room for ordering in the food and drink area. The staff were friendly and even offered some helpful book recommendations, which were appreciated! I had been eager to visit and Book Bar exceeded my expectations; it was well worth the drive from Northwest Indiana, and I look forward to returning soon! read more