The Café at Books & Books
Cafe · Downtown Coral Gables
265 Aragon Ave #5008, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Highlights
Bookstore cafe with diverse menu, events, and cozy seating
Bookstore cafe with diverse menu, events, and cozy seating
"The Coral Gables Books & Books is very much its own character. It exhales when the weather cools, and the wooden floors creak when the humidity rises. It’s alive—with ideas and history. And also food. Their very solid cafe serves soups, salads, and sandwiches with both indoor and outdoor seating. It’s a lovely spot to chill out with a grilled cheese, wine, and a good read—or a great place to work while you attempt to absorb ideas through osmosis. They have an amazing selection of books, complete with rolling library ladders, so you can pretend you’re a provincial Disney princess sliding your way from Octavia Butler to Kurt Vonnegut after you eat. Also, check out their calendar for weekly in-person or virtual book readings and author events." - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer
"The Books & Books in Coral Gables has an entire room dedicated to kids’ books, toys, and board games. You can spend an entire five minutes (attention spans get shorter every generation) letting your kid find the perfect bedtime story, or perhaps the latest Sally Rooney novel if they’re oddly mature. This is also the only Books & Books that functions as a restaurant. They have quesadillas, grilled cheese, and these vegan churro donuts that are a perfect bite-sized dessert. The outdoor courtyard is spacious and safely separated from the street." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer
"Suffering from a case of writer’s block? Maybe it’s just us. But if you’re ever in need of a little inspiration, The Cafe At Books & Books in Coral Gables is the best place to go. This restaurant and local bookstore feels alive with creative energy. And also food. Their very solid cafe serves soups, salads, and sandwiches with both indoor and outdoor seating. It’s a lovely spot to eat, read, or work while you attempt to absorb ideas through osmosis. Plus, people use their library voices around books, so you won’t get distracted." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"This cafe is perfect for those seeking a literary oasis from Miami’s bustle. Tucked away inside Books & Books, the cafe is the perfect place to bring your newly purchased novel and enjoy a coffee, glass of wine, or sandwich in the cafe’s courtyard. The cafe also hosts a calendar of events, such as readings and live music, so there’s always a reason to return." - Laine Doss
"When: 5-7pm, Monday-Friday The Deal: $5 House Wine, Half-Off Beers Books & Books in Coral Gables—the original location of this bookstore chain—has a very solid cafe that serves soups, salads, and sandwiches with both indoor and outdoor seating. It’s a lovely spot to hang with some food, wine, and a good read. There is also, of course, a great selection of books, which you’re welcome to browse before or after you eat." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer
