What a place! Hidden gem in the Zuid of Antwerpen! Looking for a place to have a coffee and read a little bit so doing a quick search online, my couple and me found this place. From now on, it is in our to-go places list. While the coffee and the rest of the menu is not outstanding, what makes BuchBar different (and better) than the other coffee shops is its library: two big shelves full of books for you to take and read while enjoying your drink. If you want, you can even buy them!! Most of the books are pretty recent, while there are also ones for kids, classic reads and even graphic novels. Must say that even if 80% of them are in Dutch, for English readers as myself, there is enough options. Highly recommend to everyone! Stop by and read, yelpers! read more

Buchbar - Once of the two libraries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Antwerp, VAN

Buchbar is really beautiful, clean, and feminine. Here you can find the perfect combination of books and coffee. My husband and I visited Buchbar on a sunny day and enjoyed the terras by ourselves (why anyone would be sitting inside on a rare sunny day in Antwerp is beyond me). You have a beautiful view of the Volkstraat! The coffee menu is not very expansive - but you are able to find your classic coffee drinks. We ordered a flat white (latte/capuccino hybrid) and an Americano. Both were very good. read more

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Fun little place. Fantastic coffee (normo), nice host, cosy place to sit and work or have a chat. Great selection of books in the little book section. Good reads and good presents. For breakfast/lunch only soup, cake and granola but the best! read more