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    The Library

    4.1 (126 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Pizza, Salad
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise

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    Tri-tip salad and hot honey pepperoni pizza
    Ricky R.

    Super friendly staff, love the vibe, they have indoor and outdoor seating. Drinks tasted good and were made well. Pizza was made in a woodfire grill which added flavor! Tri-tip salad was made fresh and the wings were pretty average. Overall, I recommend coming here with friends or your significant other, on the pricier side for the food, average prices for the drinks.

    Two Espresso Martinis
    Denise W.

    Waited over 20 minutes for 2 drinks. They only brought one. Then waited another 10 minutes for the other drink. The bartender dropped it off. Not friendly. First time here. Won't be back.

    Well I did a Grok and Cat search on the best place in Vacaville for pizza and both came up with the Library- part of Journey Coffee Co. we had 3 different pizza and the chicken wings and everything was top notch- awesome!! The atmosphere is chilled and relaxed! Can highly recommend!!

    Sirena L.

    The Library Bar was such a cool experience. I absolutely love books, so this place was perfect for me. The atmosphere was cozy, unique, and full of character. I ordered a Midori Sour, husband has a michelada no alcohol and it was refreshing and well made. Service was good, and while the food was o yummy they are on the smaller side though, so if you're hungry, I recommend ordering one for yourself. I'm from out of town, but this is definitely a spot I'll visit again and recommend all book lover to visit you won't be disappointed.

    Current cocktail 2/2026
    Andrea M.

    Took 25 minutes to make a salad. Seemed the hostess wanted me to pay before receiving the food. Pretty cool building. the bartender brought the cocktail but forgot the water. The kitchen help brought the salad out. Had to ask for utensils. The rr gimmel was good. Charges 8.13% Vacaville tax. Wanted to try the beets salad

    Lea M.

    The Library was actually a great break away from the typical bar/restaurant scene. It's very intimate, close, and warming the moment you walk in and seeing all the amazing collection of books throughout the restaurant was something that sat very well in my soul. The collection of books was donated from a UC Berkeley professor after he passed and I must admit, a nice collection at that. There are seats, sofas, and tables scattered throughout the area and a nice sized piano in a corner. I was thrilled to see little knickknacks all throughout the bar location. I asked the bartender about some little toys that were hidden on top of some of the shelves and he said that when kids forget their toys, they hide them around the area. So if your kids end of missing your toy there, they'll be sure to have it somewhere. To the food. We ordered the pepperoni pizza and the wood oven mac and cheese. They tasted great and was delicious, there was no left overs! The mixed drinks tasted great and we enjoyed a few beers that was available on tap. Nice establishment! Definitely recommend!

    Inside
    Jenavieve Z.

    Didn't get food today but eyeing those pizzas I'll definitely be back for them! This is such a cozy and vibe bar and restaurant. The interior is like a mansion library. It's classy and elegant. I got a grapefruit spritz and sat at the bar. The drink is so good! Service is also fast and friendly. The bartender saw me taking pictures and suggested different tricks I love that! The bar table is make of a book shelf. The books are perhaps not functional but it's just such a vibe! There's also a large outdoor area so when the weather gets warmer it would be great to enjoy some drinks and pizza outside!

    They give you a number if you're drinking inside and then deliver your cocktails to your table - I did love this
    Daisy L.

    Of course the first time I come here, old man Too Short was next door- needless to say it was chaotic. They have bar seating, but I am unsure if due to the concert they said you could not sit and order, you had to wait in the long line to order. Exactly why they don't get stars, the ones I did give are for the staff only. They were super friendly. I was not impressed at all by their menu, they have nothing that is unique to them other than a ton of basic and classic cocktails. They need a bar manager crafting and inventing some cocktails specific to "The Library". Due to the long line, they did allow me to order two drinks, and truthfully for the cost which trust me I am not complaining about, it's the glass it came in? It was giving dive bar and this is not a dive bar? I was confused? Overall this was no for me, not coming back. I think ppl from Vacaville might be into this if they don't know any better, but for someone who is huge on hand crafted cocktails yall need to step your game up! Sorryyyy

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    J L.

    Just stopped by for drinks. I love libraries and this old Carnegie still has good bones even though now a cocktail hangout. They were busy so took a bit to get my mixed cocktail after ordering. We sat down and were given a number to place on table for when drink order was delivered. Just needs a few cozy solo spaces and that would make it even more delightful.

    Beautiful place! I love all the furniture and the books! Thank you Morne for the amazing hospitality!

    Beautiful place! I love all the furniture and books! Thank you Morne for the amazing hospitality

    Morne gave amazing service, drinks were even better, 12/10 experience overall, will definitely be back again!

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    My friends and I love to go here for good food and good fun! Check out the pizza and drinks. Great calm atmosphere.

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    2 years ago

    food, service, and drinks were amazing! can't beat the location either, right there in downtown!

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    Ask the Community - The Library

    Can books be read while seated waiting for your food?

    That is the best part of it!! There are books everywhere!!!

    Is this spot good for kids?

    Yes. They have games and plenty of seating. Kids just can't sit in the bar area

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    This is by far the best pizza I've eaten. The quality of the dough is beyond delicious. Jeff, is…read moreso easy to work with. I am very grateful that Jeff helped us celebrate our daughter's 8th Bday. He explained over the phone that he usually doesn't do children's party. Our daughter's loves pizza so when I saw him on yelp and read more about his mission I really wanted him to do our party. We work a lot. Our friends and family knows Our Daughter's Birthday is one of a very limited time they see us :/ Watching Jeff and the volunteers makes the pizza was really amazing and brought us all together. We are a small family own business and I cannot wait to work with Jeff again and bring awareness mission. I can tell Jeff is really passionate about C4 Leaders. He also gave out daughter his book that we read to her every night. Thanks again Jeff ! We appreciate you so much.

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    Amici's East Coast Pizzeria - Our delicious Spicy Pepper Chicken Pizza!

    Amici's East Coast Pizzeria

    3.6(702 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Outdoor seating

    Amici's Pizzeria in Vacaville, CA, in the Nut Tree Plaza…read more This is one of my favorite eateries in Vacaville. Family friendly sit down restaurant. Friendly stThey serve apps, pizzas, and pasta dishes with gluten free options. My go to faves are the pepperoni thin crust pizza and caeser salad. On my last recent visit, we ordered our typical pepperoni pizza and caeser salad. The pizza was delicious. Thin crust NYC style baked in a brick pizza oven. The pizza hit the table hot out of the oven. Blistered top crust. As I bit into the pizza, it had a cheese stretch. Beautiful seemingly endless stretch of cheese. The pepperoni cups curled with crisp edges and held little pools of that delicious oil. The Caesar salad is a go to favorite of mine as well. The flavors were spot on though. I always ask for the complimentary anchovy filets with the salad, they serve those on the side. The filets are only served if asked. That is also stated on the menu.

    The coworkers and I hit this place on a weeknight after a few of them said they like the food here…read more I love the general location and had never been. We were seated right away with drink orders taken. After looking at the menu which consists of salads, pasta and pizza with some appetizers we decided on: macaroni and cheese, cheese bread, ceasar salad and Detroit deep dish pizza. All of us left satisfied with some of the deep dish pizza as leftovers. Our server was attentive and kind. It was my favorite and I wish it was sold in smaller sizes like the other pizzas. Prices are a little high but I would come back for sure.

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    If you like your pizza with thick crust, topped with a…read moretangy robust sauce, cheese, and generous portion of toppings packed with flavor, You cant do much better than the works of art that Pietro's #2 produce. Whenever I am in Vacaville, I try to order a Pizza to go, to bring back home like a successful hunter returning to the homestead with the bounty to sustain my family. Staff is always friendly, calling in and picking up order is easy, can be a little pricey, but you get what you pay for.

    Interestingly, I was never a big fan of Italian food. However, a colleague and I were brought here…read moreas a reward and just fell in love! Now this is the ONLY Italian place I eat, and order for delivery. My first visit was superbly met with a "welcome home" type of customer service. I could say it was because of my boss but I've always been treated warmly. I gotta say, it sure makes a difference. Especially in these times. I only spend my money where I feel valued and welcomed. The ambiance is also appreciated. What do I mean by that? Well, having eaten both indoors and outdoors. I feel great. On a beautiful day such as today I'm sitting outside. When a drove up there were 2 men at one table enjoying the day as well as a group of women enjoying themselves. This time I brought a book to read while I enjoyed my meal. Because I tend to come during non peak hours I am never rushed. The menu is wonderful though admittedly, I tend to stick to a few dishes I truly relish. It doesn't matter if I'm eating in or having delivery. I've never been disappointed. As in never! The sun is warming me inside and out, the music is playing softly in the background. There are multiple tables on this beautiful patio set up in different numbers. It's truly peaceful as I hear birds chirping in the background. I also love that I can come in and say "please bring me whatever you think I'd enjoy." Again, I'm never disappointed and have tried things I'd have never ordered. What's that commercial say? It's like a reward! Dadgum it, I deserve it. So, to the person introducing me to Pieteo's # 2 (who shall remain nameless but lives next door to the owner) thank you! I'm so happy you introduced me. Much love to all the staff, past, present, and future. Growth and clarity happen here

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    3.6(460 reviews)
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    We came here for lunch as I was waiting to have my front tires replaced. It wasn't extremely busy…read morebut several seats were taken up by other guests. We were seated immediately. The inside has a nice chill vibe and there were a few TVs playing one of the college Bowl games. Latausha was our server and she was very courteous and friendly. We started off with some focaccia bread which had nice flavor, but I was expecting the bread to be warm and it was cold. My wife thought the parmesan cheese was a little salty. We ordered the calamari strips to start off... they were fried perfect and coated with a nice panto crust. The zing from the lemon juice kicked it up a notch. I went with the steak sandwich... the steak and juicy and tender; which the bread was nicely toasted and had a nice garlic flavor. The fries were delicious and some of the best I've had in quite some time. Wifey went with the half spaghetti half ravioli plate which she loved. The portion was so much she ended up taking hers home. This was only my second time eating at Pietro's which is wild for as many years as I've lived in Vacaville. But I can promise I'll be making more trips when I can.

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    Pietro's No 1 - Walking from the parking lot across the street to the restaurant.

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    Walking from the parking lot across the street to the restaurant.

    Mary's Pizza Shack

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    3.1(383 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    62 years in business
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    We had about a two-hour wait while our car was being serviced, so we decided to walk to the nearest…read moreplaza and grab some lunch. We have always enjoyed Mary's Pizza Shack in the past and wanted to try their lunch. When we arrived, we were greeted, but it did take a while for someone to seat us. Once we were seated, we decided to check out their lunch menu. Our server, Alexis, was very nice and helpful. My husband decided to have Dan's Caprese Sandwich, and I chose a slice of pizza (three toppings were pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives) with a salad. While we waited for our food, we noticed all the employees were busy at work, but also taking time to greet customers and get to know everyone. My pizza and salad came, yet my husband's food was not done. I shared my salad with him and then waited for his food. Our server did come over and apologize for the delay in his food and explained the situation. Once his sandwich came out, we were ready to eat. He loved his sandwich and said he thinks a burger would go great with similar items. My pizza was good and filling. Alexis was so pleasant and nice to talk to, the restaurant was clean, and the food was good. We will definitely continue to go to this location.

    Food - classic Italian…read more Service - friendly and efficient Ambiance - family style, moderate noise. Nothing fancy. Homeless guy hacking up a lung and spitting multiple times into a Starbucks cup he brought in detracts from the experience. He is using his finger to get every bit of butter out of the containers while eating his soup. Feel like I am in downtown San Francisco as he licks his roll. Compassionate of me side set him a pizza, no thank you but he was grateful. Not bothering anyone but the Hawk Tuah into the cup catches your attention. Just FYi... A little expensive but you get a lot of food. Downside - NO senior menu at all for those older or on a diet.

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