Actually some of the best matcha I have ever had - I'm still thinking about it months later. It was…read moreperfect amount of sweetness, creaminess, foaminess! Very kind barista, quiet coffee shop/book shop. Clean with fresh flowers on each table. This is a great place to come hang out and get some work done.

Saw a video of this place on Tik Tok and how it was this guys mom who made all the soups fresh and…read morehow it's a bookshop as well so me and my boyfriend decided to go here for a quick lunch and absolutely loved it. Hans, (the cooks son in law/ guy behind the counter) was super friendly and shared with us about how they got started and how his mom makes all the food. I loved it. I got a pumpkin spice latte and it was the best I ever had! My boyfriend got a cappuccino and loved it and we both got tomato bisque soup with toasted baguettes with pepper jack cheese. 100% loved the music, vibe and food. Will definitely go again:)

I stopped in Quimby's the other day and was so very delighted! I love a quirky this shop is. They…read morehave a great selection of books. But, they also have other little unique things as well. I was so happy to find a cute old school flip book to gift my nephew. The guy working was very cool and nice! And honestly, the shop has great pricing all around. It's definitely worth a trip for a gift for you or someone you care about!

What a fun, witchy, weird little find!…read more Quimby's located on Metropolitan Avenue near the new hotspot of Williamsburg, is a very cool stop! Tons of zines on every subject imaginable (composting, gardening, witchcraft, gay/queer subjects, politics, and more). Little booklets, funky cards and books. I picked up several cheeky cards I can't wait to send to friends. They also have records, crystals/stones, tchotchkes, small decor items. I think they also do tarot in the back. And they have a cute shop cat! The store decor is a lot of fun, with mirrors, political posters, a large ram that plays on the ventilation system. There is a lot here you won't find anywhere else.

My favorite bookstore in all of Bushwick and NYC. This place has it all. There are so many hidden…read moregems that I've purchased and read from this store, I can't even name them all. The staff is incredible, and they always give the best recommendations if you don't know what to read next. They are extremely knowledgeable about almost every genre. The best part about this store is they are superrrrr affordable, so you can buy all the books you can consume!!

The owner followed and treated me differently in an irritated way just because I was going…read morethrough his books with a backpack on my shoulder. I felt so uncomfortable. I wasn't stealing or anything! Everybody carries a backpack??

Great little bookstore in Brooklyn. So many book selections that you'll be in your happy place. I…read morehave always enjoyed McNally Jackson and their curated selection of nonfiction books. You may have a hard time trying to decide how many books you want, verses how many you can afford. Bring a credit card and start filling your bookshelf. The bookstore itself is quaint in nature.

It's a good local bookstore chain and in a trendy part of Williamsburg - not far from the North…read moreWilliamsburg ferry stop. Plenty of other nice shops nearby to go through too. This bookstore has a great selection of new books, some of which are signed by the author (but you might need to look a bit hard to find them - it's not easily displayed as it could have been). Part of the reason of it being 4 out of 5 stars. Another reason why it's 4 out of 5 stars is because this location doesn't have a cafe like the other locations - which I appreciate since it makes McNally a true third space for New Yorkers to enjoy. Instead, this location feels more like a take-out/convenience store type of bookstore even though there is one or two chairs placed upstairs that are optimally placed.

I was just visiting Brooklyn for a night, and I wish I could have stayed longer - they have a great…read morecollection of books and an even better atmosphere. A great place to get some inspiration or a good conversation. I highly recommend.

I stumbled upon this used bookstore while looking for something to do as my cat got her dentist…read morevisit completed 2 blocks away. It's so lovely with a nice vibe. The music was at the perfect volume and it was very small and cozy. The espresso is terrible imo but the pumpkin cake makes up for it. I would love to come here again and I really admire the free book station outside. I wish I didn't live an hour and some change away or else I'd definitely come here again/ more often

Just the cute name of the bookstore would definitely make me wanna go inside to take a look around…read more Name of bookstore really reminds me of the nursery rhyme starting with the lines of "Sugar and spice...And everything nice" in a way. Size of the place is rather decently small and narrowly-spaced. So, make sure to be extra careful not to knock anything over with your backpack or handbag. When I entered the bookstore, my eyes darted across the room and immediately landed on the cover of a huge and friendly, gray and fuzzy fellow. It was none other than the familiar Totoro himself! Had to flip through the pages of the heavy, hardcover book right away just because how much I love Ghibli Studio and Totoro in general! The selection of books is actually pretty reasonable with different genres like historical fiction, fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, travel, history, memoir, children's books, and so on. Besides books of all types, they also sell canvas totes, stickers, magnets, posters, sketchbooks, stationary, notebooks and postcards just to name a few as examples. Price range can vary but usually more on the expensive side depending on what you happen to buy from the bookstore. Even if you don't plan on making a purchase, I think it's still a great indoor activity (whether just by yourself or with family) to stay away from the cold for the time being. Lastly, I just love their cozy vibes so much and want to stay back for quite some time.

I came to this place to browse and also sell a few used books I had. This place is a cute, small…read morebookstore. As cute as it was, it was also kind of disorganized, though. I had trouble looking for some of the books I wanted since some of the categories were all over the place. I was also confused on if any books were used or new, since some of them looked like they had been opened up and read a few times, or had some very minor damages. The person working at the station where I could sell used books was polite and quick with her job.

So happy to have this place in the neighborhood. A reader's and writer's paradise. Wonderful to…read morespend time browsing. You never know what you will find and that is part of the pleasure.

Super cute bookstore! Great ambiance, very quaint, has some instruments in the back and a tiny bar…read morethat looks really cool. I would love to go back.

I was heading to a studio sale around the corner on a very hot day when the L train was down and…read moreI'd taken two buses and had had the kind of Brooklyn afternoon when I was totally regretting leaving my a/c. Then I walked past Better Read Than Dead and had to stop to browse the outdoor offerings. Found a book I wanted - picked it up and then thought - I don't need any more damn books and put it back down. Went to the studio sale, bought some nice things and was drawn like a moth to a flame back to the book I'd already decided against. Picked that up and went inside and was dripping with sweat but also couldn't stop browsing. Fantastic selection! So many intriguing titles. I could have spent much longer if my stack wasn't already too big and if I wasn't dying for a/c (there is no a/c). Loved the selection, loved the vibe, loved the fact that they took my visa and also loved that when I went home to look up the name of the shop I'd already been following them on Instagram but just hadn't yet fit in a visit. Great stop, great bookstore. I will absolutely return.

Seattle maybe America's second most literate city still nibbling at the heels of DC. And it's the…read moreSeattle in me that is always in search of finding bookstores to nestle into a corner and find a book preferably a store with nooks, crannies and a cat..coffee might be a bonus. I was very pleased to find "Better Read Than Dead". The table was covered in tons of cult classic favorites like, Bukowski, Vonnegut, Harper Lee, Hesse, Gunter Grass and political anarchist books. It's hard to not try to take all these books home. Today was a total score when I found C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Proposes a Toast. The cover was a stunning vintage piece of a satanic, horned bat head on top of a screw style bottle opener. I am excited to get my read on this winter. And the book only cost me 3 buckaroos. Not too shabby. I also enjoyed the smell of old books as I walked into the tiny little bookstore to pay. I told the guy working there that it reminded me of Portland. His response was "Oregon or Maine". I quickly answered with a firm "Oregon of course". He sighed when he realized it was not the Portland he grew up in since, he did not see the similarities in Portland, Maine. I will definitely be returning to the shop to find more unique treasures for my bookshelves. This place may not have cats or coffee but the books are worth the trek.

Small but super cute bookstore in Greenpoint just down the street from Yoseka. We popped in briefly…read moreto browse the shelves and this note made me laugh a lot. Didn't buy anything myself but a friend had a great experience grabbing some greeting cards and the like!

I popped by WORD when I was exploring Greenpoint last weekend. It's a smallish bookstore but one…read morewith a pretty good selection/inventory considering its size (there is a downstairs, don't miss that when you stop by). I wouldn't say it's the friendliest shop, but I picked up a book for my next read. I didn't even have to walk very far into the shop before I found something I wanted to take home!

This place is full of gems. As a history teacher, I'm always looking for the next graphic novel to…read moreuse in the classroom or add to my personal collection. Often I find something new here that I wouldn't elsewhere. This weekend I picked up two GNs, one about Egyptian mythology called Pantheon and one called Year of the Rabbit, a survivor's tale of the Khmer Rouge. I met Gabe too. He was really nice and personable, and was busy talking to customers while also looking at a GN brought in by a local comic artist. It was cool to see him offer feedback to this young guy. At the same time, he was talking to me and parent about which GNs have helped her son get into reading. I'll definitely continue to support this local business.

Funky cool little shop to browse the shelves and purchase comics, graphic novels, independent…read morepublications, and a selection adult underground comics. Very diverse inventory, including foreign comics, and something for most everyone's taste if you're into this genre. It's a perfect fit for Brooklyn as a small biz and good to see its still around.