We stumbled upon a little place for breakfast the other day while in International Falls, called the library. Unless you know of the place, you could vary well drive right past it. Just off Hwy 11 by a rent all. The library roasts it's own coffee for starter, you walk in and it has a Library feel to it. You order at the counter and take a seat in a couple different areas , kind of like a study room. The server brought our coffee (in our case) and when the food was ready She brought it to. To start the coffee was one of the best I've had in a long time. I ordered the build your own omelet, with toast. As we were waiting for our order I noticed that the place was filling up. I commented to Nancy "we beat the rush". The place is well known in town. Good food excellent coffee. Do not drive past this place you will be sorry you missed it. read more

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My friend and I stopped by for a quick breakfast/coffee stop. We were initially intrigued by the whole library concept and it's definitely a unique place for it. We found out that all these books were up for grabs and donated here for people to take for free. I really love that. I honestly wish I had more time to browse, but the books were all jumbled up (unlike an actual library) and would literally take a whole day or more to browse thru. But, it was nice to know. In terms of dining in - you first order at the counter, take a number and they bring it to your table when it's ready. The food is really quite simple. You literally get what you order - nothing fancy. I personally ordered the omelette (with sausage/mushrooms) & a side of hash browns. The omelette was literally the sausage and mushroom in between a rolled up thin egg. The hashbrown was also just a jumble of fried thinly cut potato slices. It was really made so simply and different from what I expected, but it was fair considering that it was a good price for what they offered. I also ordered the cookie dough iced coffee. They had tons of torani syrups in the back, so I definitely knew that they were using these syrups to bring out the flavor. It wasn't super authentic flavor, but was a good option for a quick coffee run. read more

The library - Omelette (w. sausage/mushroom) & a side of Hash Brown - New American Near Me - International Falls, Minnesota

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A cool spot for families! My kids loved looking at all the books while we waited for our food and we also enjoyed their coffee drinks. The coffee was so good we purchased a bag to bring home. Service was nice and quick. read more

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While in International Falls and Voyagers NP we came here for breakfast. Cute place atmosphere like a library. Books around to read also do coffee roasting. You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. I got two eggs, bacon and toast and coffee. My husband got the omelet, toast and coffee. There roast was really good on the coffee we decided to purchase a pound to bring home. read more

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Such an interesting concept. All the books did make it feel like a library. We stopped in for lunch. Honestly International Falls doesn't have a lot of food options. I tried the walleye. It was crispy which I didn't expect since it is baked not fried. The workers were all very friendly. The only thing I found unusual was that you sat down and they brought your drink but then you had to go wait in line at the counter to order and pay in advance. They did bring the food to your table though. They had a lunch buffet but it was only nachos and soup and salad. They did roast their own coffee too, although I did not order any. It smelled good. Overall I would recommend this place. read more

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Best spot in the area for breakfast/lunch. After eating mediocre meals the prior 2 days, I can say the food here was genuinely delicious. The place itself is adorable, with a beautiful mural and donated/free books everywhere that you are welcome to take/leave as you please (I grabbed one for me and one for my kids). And the service was impeccable - friendly, sweet, attentive staff. They make their own corned beef! But no corned beef hash on the menu :( read more

Great place for breakfast or lunch in International Falls! Food and service are great! Really friendly place! Recommend!

Came back again for the soup and salad bar both times I've been here and it's been great. Super fresh and perfect for lunch! I love the setting here , very peaceful and all the staff are great read more

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Food was great. Homemade and service with a smile. Ambiance was quaint and unique. Loved the experience!! They truly appreciated our business!! Highly recommend! read more

Is it possible to give ten stars? This place should be in the Yelp hall of fame! In the hard scrabble town of International Falls, this is a restaurant with a great atmosphere, delicious food-- and they give books away to every diner who wants one. It's like a little library with food! We ate twice here: breakfast was house roasted coffee, pancakes as eggs. All good! And then dinner was a Mexican bowl and a French dip sandwich. The brisket in the sandwich was first class. All good was really good. We had beer on draft in the evening. The staff was amazingly friendly at both breakfast and dinner. Really wonderful place. And did I mention free books!? We noticed kids loved it especially. read more

The library - New American Near Me - International Falls, Minnesota

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Great breakfast, delicious coffee. Service was quick and friendly. Little pricey for breakfast but was worth it.

Excellent breakfast, great service, and a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere! I really appreciated that there was community seating as well as private tables. We'll definitely come again! Kudos to the crew and owner! read more

Great ambience and good food - we will certainly be back. Wasn't sure what to expect walking in but very glad we did.

The service and the theme is so nicely done at The Library. They allow people to take and donate books at will, regardless of your purchase. We walked away with a few good reads! Unfortunately, the food is really a hit or miss. The table behind ours ordered completely different things after us, received food twenty minutes earlier than us and loved every bite. In our case, a lot of the lettuce in the side salad was soggy and decaying. There was also a lot of issues with the sirloin. Instead of the medium rare we ordered, it was definitely a tough well done. The sauce tasted like watery gravy, the potatoes pieces were all different sizes (and therefore cooked very differently), and the Brussels sprouts were just lightly steamed - zero color or seasoning. For $23, it's fair to expect more. read more

The library - Sirloin - New American Near Me - International Falls, Minnesota

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This bistro was great! I loved all the books and the fun library-style decor. My friend and I had tea and a muffin and hung out until they closed at 4. read more

The atmosphere is casual and friendly. They have burgers, grilled cheese, Mac & CHS, all with sides of chips. A little pricey with just a sandwich and side of chips. You find your own seat. You walk up to counter to order, but they bring out to your table, then take plates when done. You can look around for a used book while waiting for your food and read at table, or take with. We found a Mensa book. Our food was good, but know how you want your burger cooked. If you don't want pink, tell them. We had grilled cheese and burgers. They have GF bread for any sandwich. read more

Great food and service. They also have excellent bread (loaves) and coffee beans (both to go) if you are looking for provisions for an outdoors weekend. read more

We enjoyed a good meal and liked the library ambiance here. Service was good. The biscuits are excellent.

Let's just bypass the delicious food and ridiculously friendly staff to say, you get free books when you eat here! Any place that supports learning gets a BIG "W" in my book. Ps: did I mention the food was delicious. I cleaned every plate, from the cup of chili to the raspberry cheesecake! (Chefs kiss) read more

The library - Books + restaurant sign. - New American Near Me - International Falls, Minnesota

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Erh Mer Gerrd! Vibe: fantastic. Staff: professional - they take pride in their work. And the FOOD! Pork cutlet was tender, spaetzle was Al dente - and the bacon gravy - Are you kidding me? The bacon gravy set the whole thing off. If you are in International Falls, GO TO THIS PLACE. read more

The library - Pork Cutlet & Spaetzle + Swedish Meatballs & Egg Noodles - New American Near Me - International Falls, Minnesota

I had the best breakfast at The Library. Eggs, bacon, sausage and several pancakes. Wonder, attentive service and great locally roasted coffee. read more

Ok for breakfast but terrible fish for lunch. Service was fine! I hope they'll be around next summer when we return. read more

Service is exceptional but the menu is not terribly interesting. I have eaten there four times and finally had the brisket, which was excellent. The bookish ambiance is interesting. I did not find anything that grabbed my fancy, but I like a place where you can have a meal and leave with a used book. read more

Stopped in for breakfast and while it's not much to look at on the outside, the atmosphere on the inside is warm because of the plethora of books lining many of the walls and the friendliness of the staff. I give it 4 stars because we did have awhile to wait for our food to arrive. However, our waitress frequently stopped at our table to make sure we were ok, to apologize for the wait and to refill our coffees which we appreciated. When our food did arrive, it made the wait worth it! A nice hearty breakfast is a great way to start the day of romping around the park! read more

The library - An area to chill and read - New American Near Me - International Falls, Minnesota

Super cute place, they had a wide selection of coffee and other drinks. The breakfast was good and the service was quick we got everything relatively fast and it was busy. read more

Go to this place!! They have books for the taking and the service is top notch!! The food comes out fast and hot. The pancakes were delicious. I loved my chai. It is a place with local charm. read more

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Super cute place! Stopped here on our way back from Canada for some lunch and coffee. The coffee was 10/10 and the food was great. The staff were all so friendly and kind! Would definitely recommend. read more

The library - New American Near Me - International Falls, Minnesota

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The place is wonderful! Staff is super friendly. Call of the wild breakfast and treasure island cocktail we're perfect read more

The library - New American Near Me - International Falls, Minnesota

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I really enjoyed this new restaurant. We were passing thru and didn't want the same old bar pizza or burgers. The menu had nice items with a good variety and were very fresh. Service was very good and the staff was very cheerful. They also featured a full coffee bar an comfy couches if you want to stay awhile. Lots of free books to review and take home. read more

Food was all right tasting but small portions. Nice atmosphere... lots of books you can peruse and take with you

Interesting place, delicious food and a great atmosphere. We had breakfast, I ate the chorizo burrito and my wife had a three egg and bacon omelette. Friendly staff, prompt service and decent prices. read more

Great food! Creative and comforting decor. Love the sharing of books as well as the delicious menu options.

The Library is a cool spot. Love all the books and the atmosphere. We needed food and I needed good coffee. I am gluten-free. I was able to get a great mocha....so good I ordered 2nd. I ordered the french dip with provolone, for which they used gluten-free bread. It was tasty. It came with kettle chips that I liked, which was surprising b/c I rarely like kettle chips. They also have a gluten-free double chocolate cake that was delicious. My husband, who is not gluten-free, got flatbread pizza and raspberry cheesecake. The service was excellent. Definitely go here if you get the chance. read more

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We stopped in for a late lunch after a morning of exploring the national park. The service was friendly, fun, attentive and efficient. The atmosphere was relaxing and a fun environment as if you're in a reading room in a well appointed house. The food was outstanding. The walleye fingers were very fresh and flavorful and served quickly and hot. Our sandwiches were on point as were our literary themed cocktails. To top it off, probably the best restaurant playlist I've ever heard! read more

If you have the pleasure of traveling to International Falls, you MUST dine at The Library Bistro Dining Pub. The food is homemade and exceptional. I have never ordered Swedish meatballs as choice #1, but a dish was being served and I couldn't resist. Something will catch your eye! What most importantly the incredible service by both Denise and Calandria was beyond expectations. This is a unified, well trained and dedicated staff. read more

The library - Incredible Swedish meatballs! - New American Near Me - International Falls, Minnesota

Great service with a smile in a homey library setting with free books to go. Pancakes were very large but delicious.

Stopped here before heading on a boat cruise of Voyageurs NP. The food and service were really good. Nice little breakfast spot.

Great place- really great ambience and wonderful servers! All very happy, food is great and have lots of choices for a La Carte or groups of things to choose from. Choice if books is awesome- totally recommend. However they do close at 4 so only open from breakfast and lunch! read more

Melt in your mouth brisket and Reuben sandwiches smoked in house. A wide assortment of delicious options for breakfast and lunch. And the folks there were absolutely genuine friendly, fun to talk with, and completely committed to making a great food experience for their customers. We'd eat here every week if we could! read more

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What a wonderful concept! Great food and grab a free book from their donated collection!! The friendly service made for a pleasant lunch experience. Reuben and chicken salad sandwiches were tasty. read more

The library - Side reading room where meals are served. - New American Near Me - International Falls, Minnesota

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