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    Topos Bookstore Cafe

    4.3 (75 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Bookstores
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Carolina S.

    Anytime I think of book stores I am reminded of Belle from Beauty and the Beast. It's a dream to find a nook on a fall day cozied up with a hot coffee and a good book. Topos is the kind of bookstore that has that magical spell. This place is absolutely adorable. And I'm thrilled they serve Gimme! coffee. They also have loose leaf tea for the days I want something hot but I still want to sleep. I came last night which felt like a fall evening for an intimate poetry reading. There were three readers and all had their own personal style. I loved hearing about creepy baby dolls from Sola Saar. And there is something about living in NY that makes rats a part of your every day life. The piece "Affinity for Rats" from Keri Smith was an endearing take on NY's rodent of choice! I hope they do more readings in the future. I guess the only thing that would perfect this bookstore/coffee shop is cats. I would not mind a cat cuddle puddle. I did notice it does happen to be Topos mascot. Their tote bag has an adorable kitty face. I might have to add to my collection of tote bags. I can see many more bookworm visits in my near future.

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    Lisa O.

    So far this is the best used bookstore I have been to in New York. They have an excellent selection of used books that are like new - including pretty recent releases. The prices were very fair, and there is even a $1 book section that includes popular books. I cannot comment on the cafe portion except to say that it was quite busy.

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    Neil C.

    Topos is a nice little cafe/bookstore in Ridgewood where you can study, buy/sell books, and have your coffee and pastry all in one place. The seats fill up quickly and stay filled most of the time. Somehow, we were able to grab 4 seats at the front counter. Their coffee and almond croissant were delish. They use Variety Coffee. Coffee prices were more than fair. Add a different type of milk to your latte for just 50 cents more. Their wide selection of books can be purchased at fairly low prices. You can also sell books to them at much lower prices. Definitely a place to check out if in the area.

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    Most amazing of all time. Great staff, great coffee, unique selection of books. I love Topos.

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    An amazing bookstore and community space -- always worth a visit! You can purchase a great copy of a worthy book here for a fair price.

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    Nice selection of used books, new photography books, and some new books, great coffee, good prices used books, and very friendly staff!

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    3 years ago

    Everyone is very friendly. The books I ordered came exactly when they said they said would! Good Coffee too!

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    it's alright. the drinks aren't anything out of this world, the baristas are nice enough i guess. the book selection is cute.

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    Thoughtfully curated selection of books, coffee, and pastries. Thoughtless and indifferent service.

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    Excellent service. They were very sweet to my child. Excellent prices as well! Would recommend this place!

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    Few things in this life get me off like a cozy independent book store. I romanticize tf out of…read moreplaces like Molasses Books. I felt like Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, or William S. Burroughs when I was in here. It made me want to be in a white button down with the sleeves rolled up, tucked into some pinstripe suit pants, with some trendy glasses on while I rip away at a typewriter between puffs of a cigarette. Instead I was in short shorts and a plain white T smh. Shelves of thoroughly used books engulf the walls, smooth jazz plays subtly in the background, as the young patrons of Bushwick have intimate conversations. A lot of passion in here. A lot of freedom. I got an americano because I'm beast, and the espresso was quality. I knew I was in good hands when one of the Bushwick creatives was making it. Not much else I need in this life than a cozy book store and good espresso... well a couple hundred million would be nice too. Ig @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

    Checked out Molasses Books over the weekend and really liked the concept and shop…read more It's mostly a used bookstore, with a couple of new book offerings, some seating around the shop and a bar area with a few chairs that sells coffee, beer, and wine. I ordered a cappuccino that was good. Nice espresso and froth. I walked around the store and ended up buying a book. Prices are good for the books and pretty decent for the coffee. It can get a little hard to find seating if it's busy as it's a small shop but lots of great books to choose from. Service is okay, not the friendliest. Would come back and buy more books/coffee

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    4.8(11 reviews)
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    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.

    Great little bookshop with an impressive selection. Love their carts out front that are pay what…read moreyou want. The rest of the shop is reasonably priced to a bit on the high side, but it's Brooklyn and you gotta pay the rent. What better way to spend your money than supporting a local book shop? Swing by the other cool shops down the alley while you're here.

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