Nestled in a charming bungalow in Bishop Arts, The Wild Detectives blends an indie bookstore with a vibrant café/bar, perfect for sipping drinks or enjoying author events.
"What a person reads can say a lot about them, and for that reason, the indie bookstore Wild Detectives in Bishop Arts is a great place to meet for a first date. Pop in for a classic cocktail, such as a pisco sour — there are also mocktails and coffees for those who don’t drink — and browse the shelves to decode how well-read they are and if your book collections match. There’s outdoor seating out back for when the weather is nice or when the date turns more to conversation than browsing the stacks. For evening meet-ups, there are comfy spots to nestle into, and sometimes, the store hosts author events and live music. This neighborhood is super walkable, so a stroll to a second location or just around for people-watching is an option if things go well. Parking can be a beast, so plan to arrive early so you have time to find a spot or a lot." - Courtney E. Smith, Rachel Pinn
"The Wild Detectives is a fabulous bookstore, but it also serves beverages and snacks such as cheese boards and toasts to help fuel essential studies. This spot also serves good cocktails and a solid wine list, but fair warning: the Wi-Fi is turned off on the weekends. You’ll find all sorts of folks parked with laptops and books during work days, but it can get nosy so bring headphones if you need to go heads down in deep work." - Courtney E. Smith
"One part bar, two parts coffeehouse and bookstore with live music and occasional poetry readings, this eclectic venue offers something for everyone all nestled in a charming house located in Bishop Arts. It’s the perfect spot to talk about books or music over coffee and cocktails." - Lauren Coe
"What a person reads can say a lot about them. The indie bookstore Wild Detectives in Bishop Arts is a great place to meet for a first date. Pop in for a classic cocktail, such as a pisco sour or a coffee and browse the shelves to decode how well-read they are — or attend an author event together." - Rachel Pinn, Leslie Chatman
"The Wild Detectives is a fabulous bookstore, but it also serves beverages and snacks such as cheese boards and toasts to help fuel important studies. This spot also serves good cocktails and a solid wine list, but fair warning, the Wi-Fi is turned off on the weekends." - Courtney E. Smith, Molly Wolchansky
