I adore Berkshire Books; service is warm and laid back, and the selection can keep you browsing for…read morequite some time. I'm especially fond of their selection of decorating and design books, as well as the entrancing collection of cookbooks. Something for everyone here, and all good quality.

We stopped into Shipwreck News, Books & Café after checking into the James Newbury Hotel because it…read morewas the only place open for lunch. The café is very small, with just four counter seats and four small tables, and it's undeniably cute inside. I was especially excited to see a vegan sandwich on the menu. After we were seated, our drink order was taken. Unfortunately, they didn't have iced coffee, lemon for tea, or any diet soda, so we settled for a regular soda and a black tea. Once our drinks were ordered, we were told we had to get up and order our food at the bar, which felt a little odd after being seated and waited on initially. I ordered the vegan sandwich, and my husband had the biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs. The food took a while to arrive. As soon as I saw my sandwich, I knew I'd made the wrong choice. It consisted of sautéed kale, a chickpea patty, vegan cheese that looked and tasted like Velveeta, and a single slice of tomato that cost an extra $2. The sandwich was completely flavorless and honestly disappointing. My husband's biscuits and gravy weren't much better. They were so overloaded with black pepper that his nose ran through the entire meal. It's too bad some of that seasoning didn't make its way onto the vegan sandwich! When we finished, we had to get up once again to pay the bill. Overall, the service felt slow and disorganized, with an awkward mix of table service and counter service. It's a very charming little spot with plenty of potential, but the food and service both need significant improvement to create a better customer experience. Unfortunately, this isn't a place we'd be eager to return to.

Lovely little place that has books and coffee! It's a bookstore cafe. Friendly staff and patrons…read more People talked with us, asked if we were local, etc. Cart outside with free books. Good coffee!

Lovely small town book store with excellent selection and strong feeling of community. I think…read morethey have four different book groups available so there's something for anyone who wants to meet fellow book lovers while supporting a local business.

This cute shop has a bit of anything for everyone. The best part for me, is the inclusion and joy…read moremy daughter felt with her discovery of the new LGBTQ section. I would recommend this shop for anyone. Whether you're looking for something for yourself or a gift for someone else.

Great spot to find a new or used book at a fair price. They even had a small section dedicated to…read moresheet music. I found a like-new Dvorak Sonatine Violine+Piano book for $5, not bad. The coffee here was delicious; cups are running $4 - $5. They offer specialty espresso shots, hot chocolate, smoothies, sodas, and more ranging $4.50 - $7+. They do have other items for sale such as Folkmanis Puppets, decorative gift bags, a selection of greeting cards, unique journal books, and a variety of items related to creative writing. The store also supports local artists by displaying their artwork throughout the store along with the price list. There were several spots throughout the bookstore where you can sit back and enjoy your beverage or snack with a book, which made for a cozy welcoming vibe. Staff were super friendly and inviting. The store is well organized and it is fairly easy to find what you are looking for. If you need a quick reference point on where to start be sure to ask the staff for help. If you are a book lover this is a great place to visit while in Saugerties. I highly recommend them.

I had such a lovely experience at Inquiring Minds Bookstore! The location is perfect--right in the…read moreheart of town, making it such an easy and fun stop whether you're planning a day out or just passing through. The atmosphere is incredibly charming and cozy, the kind of place you can wander through for a while and lose track of time. It has that classic, welcoming bookstore feel with so much personality packed into every corner. What really stood out to me were the prices--super reasonable, which makes it even more enjoyable to browse and actually walk away with a few great finds without breaking the bank. Overall, it's such a gem of a bookstore. I'll definitely be back anytime I'm in the area!

We stopped in here on a day of shopping. Cute little place…read more It's a bookstore and a bar all in one. They serve beer and wine. My husband and his sister got a couple of beers and they were delicious. I like how you can get a book and get a beer and just sit there and enjoy. Staff was super friendly and fun He was playing old dance '80s music and had us laughing and dancing in her chairs. In the back is art studio with lots of items to purchase. Great little place with a happy vibe. October 2025.

We stopped in while out-n-about shopping in the Hudson area…read more The staff are a lot of fun and we're playing some early 90's pop tunes which made for a great time singing together while drinking great craft beer at the bar. They have a great variety of books available for sale and they don't seem to mind if you reading one while enjoying your coffee or cold brew. In the back they have a large space with art supplies; just about anything one would need to get started and beyond. My mom purchased a few paint brushes and I purchased a round of beers for our group. Pricing is quite affordable - craft beer was $6.48 each and my mom's Saranac soda was $2.78. The store is immaculately kept and the restroom was clean. We had a great time while visiting the area and would come back again next time we're in town.

Owner was very helpful and super nice. Very chill + cozy vibe. Good variety of kid and adult books…read more And wonderful stickers!

What an adorable book store. They have new and used books. Woman's who runs it was so helpful. Was…read moreable to find three older books at a great price. Loved!! Charming !

Large selection of books - used and new. Friendly staff. What was most interesting to me was the…read moredisplays of dresses made out of books. Can't describe - have to see it to believe it. Such a cute town.

Exploring the big old barn was as much fun as exploring all the books. I appreciated the antique…read moretypewriters on display as much as the vintage maps, magazines and books. Such character and charm in one place. Books for as low as $1 and then there are the rare and autographed books. Friendly service by very knowledgeable folks in a very quaint and cool little town.

A small bookstore with a great selection of books. They also serve wine, which is a nice touch. We…read morebought three history books. The service was good . We were greeted as soon as we walked in. Overall, it's a lovely little bookstore.

I have never in my life come across a more vile or villainous shopkeeper. I am truly at a loss for…read morewords to describe their awful attitude. We were not greeted upon entering even though we passed by their work area as we came in. They treated me with disdain as I asked for information, and my follow up question about local authors was scoffed at, one would think a local book seller would be proud to flaunt their local authors. I travel across the country visiting small independent bookstores and always buy something to show support; I would never give this bookstore even 1 penny. Even if the treatment of potential costumers was even slightly improved, as others have noted, there's not a great selection and there is definitely not a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere.