Borderlands Café

One of the few places that doesn't smother their bagels in an inch-thick layer of cream cheese. Also, they don't seem to play music here so it's great for reading (probably the books you get from Borderlands Books next door).

Cozy, welcoming setting with very friendly staff. Food offerings are basic and bare in mind that the wifi comes on at 9am. No wifi on the weekends! Cash only!

This cafe attached to a bookstore is beautiful and exactly what I want from a coffee shop. The wood floors and decor are plain and inviting. The ambiance is warm and quiet, perfect for reading a book (or working ... if you must.) Cash only is a little bit of a bummer, but come prepared, and you won't regret it!

Was mid-day and we desperately needed a wake-me-up coffee, so glad we chance upon this cafe. A friendly neighborhood cafe that serves up awesome coffee. We had a latte and a ice latte, taste superb! Its a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, a perfect place to rest your feet and just slow down a little. People were working on notebooks as in pen and paper, couples reading together, kids drawing and just a handful on their laptops. Quite a rare sight honestly. Just a small downside hence the four star instead of five - they do not accept credit. So remember to bring cash before swinging by. A wonderful place to do some reading, chill a little and just enjoy the mission.

There is cozy and warm atmosphere to take coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice and etc. I sometimes go here to study or read some books.

Pretty good food, pretty good coffee, great service. Quiet place to work, internet is reliable too. Rarely a line either. If you're into fantasy books you can wander over to the bookstore side, they have an amazing selection.

The staff were friendly, the coffee was good. The customers were mostly lone people sitting at a table for 4 with their laptops. You need to get a key to use the restroom, which, I suppose, tells you something about the place... I'm not sure what, but it's weird.

I think of this place as the Geek Community Center. This bookstore is popular and beloved by SF/F readers, writers, and editors, so if you hang out here long enough you'll run into someone you know from a convention or someone you've heard of or someone whose book you've read. I love that about Borderlands. It's nice to have a space to be where they're not anxious about getting you out of a seat, where the people working are pleasant and joyful, and where there's a vibe of community. That last one makes it easy to ask people to share a table if there aren't any free. I love to come here and write. Being in proximity to books helps the vibe. Plus, there are group meetups of writers who come to socialize or just write. Their food offerings could be more extensive and there could be more savory options. That's a quibble, though. What pastries they do have are tasty. And all the drinks are great. Prices aren't bad, either. I am less than pleased about the Cash Only thing, but if it means keeping prices down then I can't complain too much. They also hold events here regularly. What I appreciate is that the event area in back is large enough to accommodate many people and is separate from the front of the cafe. You can still come here and chill even if you're not interested in the event. Borderlands Cafe is a model of what every cafe should be. I'm glad it's still here.