Cafe con Libros
Coffee shop · Crown Heights ·
Coffee, baked goods, and books with feminist & intersectional focus
Coffee, baked goods, and books with feminist & intersectional focus
"One of the few Black-owned bookstores in Brooklyn, Cafe Con Libros in Crown Heights is a place where you can stop in for coffee or tea, attend an intersectional feminist book club meeting, and browse a wide-ranging collection of feminist literature. Check out their website for upcoming events." - will hartman, bryan kim, kenny yang
"One of the few Black-owned bookstores in Brooklyn, Cafe Con Libros in Crown Heights is a place where you can stop in for coffee or tea, attend an intersectional feminist book club meeting, and browse a wide-ranging collection of feminist literature. Check out their website for upcoming events. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"COVID-19 update: Open for browsing, online orders, and curbside pickup (order your books a few days in advance). This bookstore-slash-café’s name sums up the kind of Saturday morning we all want: one filled with coffee and books. Settle in to this Crown Heights spot for a slow morning of too many cortados and a few chapters of something recommended by the store’s exceptional staff. The women behind Café con Libros run a stellar feminist book club that meets regularly (currently on Zoom), with an emphasis on titles that reflect an intersectional feminist viewpoint. They also host a monthly podcast, Black Feminist & Bookish, on which store founder Kalima DeSuze chats through the club’s current read with a community member and waxes lyrical about the many delights of Brooklyn. COVID-19 disclaimer: We are working hard to keep our listings as up to date as possible (deliveries, outdoor dining, etc.), but given the evolving nature of local COVID-19 restrictions, we recommend double-checking the information in this guide with any business you plan on visiting. Also, please note that we have not vetted any businesses listed within our guides for their compliance with applicable safety regulations."
"Kalima DeSuze of Cafe con Libros in Brooklyn credits that list for creating a “tsunami”—a seismic shift in sales for the store."
"Crown Heights’ newest coffee shop serves coffee, tea, and espresso alongside over 200 books on feminism, women’s rights, race, and social justice as the owner seeks to build community; a small selection of pastries is offered daily and everything on the cafe menu is priced at $4 or less and sourced from local businesses." - Eater Staff