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    Boulevard Books

    4.5 (34 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Janet G.

    I had the pleasure of visiting Boulevard Books & Cafe less than a week after they opened in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. I'd met the proprietor, Tatiana Nicoli, at a workshop for prospective booksellers in Florida months prior and had been following her store's progress via her business Facebook page. Despite knowing how well prepared she was for this opening, I was stunned upon walking into the store. From the front entrance, you know this place will be markedly different from the other businesses on the block. The owner and the bookseller on duty both greeted us the moment we walked in, though we were a bit dazed, wanting to take everything in. Classy, dark brown shelves line the walls. Pretty fixtures and tables run along the middle of the store, providing charming displays for books and items they're featuring that week. The kids' section is in the middle of the store: there's a bench for reading, and the shiny wood floor is home to some huge stuffed animals that fold out into cushiony seats for little ones. As you venture farther back into the space, the room brightens--what a surprise to find the light is coming from the large back window and cleverly spaced skylights along the ceiling! There's a small coffee bar in back and a little patio outside where you can relax and enjoy your coffee and book. Though the look and feel of the store were immediately arresting, I was mostly impressed with how well Tatiana dealt with customers. She was only a week into her new business, but she never once appeared frazzled or out of her element. She greeted friends and strangers in the same friendly manner, and during our visit we witnessed several people coming in who boasted of having visited more than once before. Tatiana has really created a warm, friendly, open spot for her neighborhood to get together. I love this place and have been thinking about it a lot since I left. Kudos!

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    5 years ago

    You will love this bookstore. Great selections. I took my twins there since they were two. Run dont walk to this bookstore.

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    12 years ago

    Cute bookstore! I went here for Joe Manganiello's book signing tonight. I will definitely return. It warmed my little librarian heart!

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    11 years ago

    I love this place :-) Warm and inviting, it's a great place to browse and pass some time. Also, the booksellers are so nice!

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    15 years ago

    This place is fabulous! They will hold an item for you, order an item... and great for browsing!

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    I was visiting Brooklyn and knew I wanted to come in for the Incardi mini print vending machine,…read morebut once I was there, I was just loving the vibes of the store. Everyone was so kind and there was a lot of things to browse! I am not even a physical book girlie but I really enjoyed the selection they had and if I lived in the area, I would be coming back often to continue to support. It was a short walk from the Brooklyn Bridge and allowed me to explore more of the area, which was a huge plus for me!

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