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    Iris BookCafé

    4.2 (156 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for working

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    Decaf americano in a very cool mug.
    Marie K.

    Iris Bookcafe is a lovely little spot. I got a decaf americano for a simple afternoon treat and found a quiet table in the back to sit and enjoy it. I loved the unique mug it was served in. There are interesting used books for sale to peruse while you grab a drink or a bite to eat. I imagine the patio is a really nice area to sit during warmer months, too. I hope I can go back soon.

    Turkey and Avocado sandwich; Chai with almond milk
    Erin K.

    Cute cafe nearby Vine St! Got a turkey and avocado sandwich, as well as a chai latte with almond milk. There were a few tables sit inside, and a book shelf full of books for sale.

    Various shelves spread out across the cafe and places to get work done in front and at the back of the cafe
    Christina P.

    After visiting Booksellers at Fountain Square I decided to pop in here because it came up when I checked Yelp for other bookstores around the area. Coming in, you immediately feel a very relaxed atmosphere. You also realize that this isn't a bookstore in the strict sense of the word. It has a small used selection of different genres spread out across the café. You may not necessarily stay for the books but you will stay for the atmosphere and probably for the café. There was loads of places to sit and looked like an amazing place to get work done! I didn't get anything at the café because I was in a bit of a rush but I would definitely like to come back and sample their menu.

    Menu
    Temima N.

    This place is too cute! Such a homey feel with all the books and seating I love places like this. It's relatively quiet place so perfect for studying it getting work done while enjoying some coffee/tea & a snack. There's a nice patio area outside that I can't wait to try in the summer! It's also a great place for vegetarians since there's a few options on the menu!! I had the veggie hummus sandwich which is nIce & light. It paired well with the white peony tea I tried. Can't wait to be back!

    Hours + Closed Sign
    Mack M.

    Dang! We walked here from our hotel looking forward to supporting a small used bookstore and having a vegan snack. Their hours say they should be open but they're closed. I hope not permanently?

    Vegan Chili And Chocolate Chip Cookie
    Steve A.

    Iris BookCafe is a bookstore and cafe. It features lots of interesting reading material. There's good books for sale. It also has coffee and food. There's many healthy and vegan options. I had the drip coffee. It's about $2 for the regular size. The coffee was rich tasting. It also has a good food menu. There's many options for vegans. I had the vegan chili and chocolate chip cookie. The chili was about $5 for the regular size. It was a good amount. The chili had enough spice and didn't taste like some bland vegetable paste like many vegan chilis may be like. Iris BookCafe is fun and interesting. It has a good selection of books. The books and food makes it better than the chain coffee shops.

    Indoors
    Eunjee K.

    I liked the place. I was looking for a cafe to sit down and work quietly and this Iris book cafe was PERFECT for that. They have both indoor and outdoor space

    Michelle G.

    A friend and I visited the Iris BookCafé on a snowy Saturday afternoon. We knew we wanted some sort of fancy coffee drink and asked for a recommendation. She recommended a Mocha and it was an excellent recommendation. The drink was delicious, very chocolatey flavored with a hint of a coffee taste still. While the barista was making our drinks, we looked around at the books for a little bit. It has a very cute atmosphere and I would definitely consider coming here if I had some work to get done.

    Tyler M.

    Do you ever hesitate to write a review because you don't want other people to start coming to a place that you enjoy so much? That's how I feel about Iris BookCafé. I actually only started coming here because of the construction at Coffee Emporium... But Iris really won me over. Iris BookCafé is simple. I'm relatively certain that the barista who is usually working is actually April Ludgate from Parks & Rec and I'm 100% okay with it. The patio or back room are great places to work or have a small meeting (or a coffee date!). I've honestly never even taken advantage of all the books, but I'm sure that this is an awesome place to enjoy for leisure as well. Great location, great coffee. You'll find me here often.

    Sal P.

    Iris Book Cafe is one of those local gems I love to find in any city. Fresh local made goodness. Always some of the freshest soups salads and sandwiches. Look at the fresh vegetables and the color of that broth in the soup. Took me back to my grandmother making fresh soup straight from the garden. The salad was perfect with a mix of greens, fruit avocado and nuts. What a burst of healthy flavors and you know when you get all those colors you're getting some healthy goodness. You can even grab a book and sit a while. Only reason I hate to promote this is so it doesn't lose its quiet charm.

    Courtyard
    Meagan M.

    This bookstore café is so artsy and laid back. It provides a bit of peace and quiet in OTR. This is probably a good place to hangout and get some work and studying done. They have vegan and vegetarian options on their food menu. My favorite feature of this café is their courtyard. I've visited a few times and the service isn't consistent. During my most recent visit I wasn't greeted when I arrived, but overall the barista was friendly. I'll be back.

    Lacey S.

    I stopped in on a walk while in town visiting friends for some evening coffee. It felt very "small business" but my friend walked back to use the restroom while I waited to order my drink. The man working was talking with some guests for a good 3-5 minutes so I walked back to check out the back like my friend recommended and use the restroom while I waited. The back was like a beautiful, peaceful oasis. A beautiful place to come meet someone to talk or work, or just come alone to drink your coffee. you could tell the worker loved talking to his customers because he still was talking to the folks when we came back to try and order again. I finally got up to order and asked him if he knew how to make a cortado. He didn't but he believed he made something similar by description for his boss. So he attempted and handed me a styrofoam cup, which immediately turned me off to the drink. The drink he made me tasted like pure sugar, which he explained was how he liked it. He quickly came up with a solution to solve it by making another shot and pouring some out from the previous. I admired his ability to adapt and didn't have the heart to not drink this now. I gave it a 4 in that I would try again just for the oasis experience.

    Love their courtyard!

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    cozy vibes, feels like you're in someone's home. excellent London fog latte, fast & friendly service, several vegan options!

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