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    Book Bar

    4.4 (30 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    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 !

    Mistey W.

    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.

    Regan S.

    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.

    Du O.

    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.

    Miranda L.

    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!

    Christina B.

    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.

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    Terra L.

    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.

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    Jaime R.

    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!

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    Betty W.

    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.

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    Kathy S.

    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!

    Really love the idea of this place, very solid matcha and coffee spot. Would recommend to anyone nearby looking for a place to meet friends!

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    Niyam N.

    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.

    My son and I enjoying amazing lattes and yummy food
    Karen R.

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

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