Topos Bookstore Cafe on Postcard

"A great used book store and cafe with an informed staff that is just as excited about the old paperback you're buying as you are. Refreshingly internet-free because, you know, books." - Young Jerks

On the Grid : Topos Brookstore Cafe

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@onthegrid

"Topos Brookstore Cafe, Ridgewood by Young Jerks. A great used book store and cafe with an informed staff that is just as excited about the old paperback you're buying as you are. Refreshingly internet-free because, you know, books."

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@cntraveler

"Topos Bookstore opened in 2015, and despite the events of this past year, it’s only improved since. The bookstore, cafe, and community space began to supplement its extensive used book selection with a new book section, and added outdoor seating."

What to Do in Ridgewood, a Low-Key Queens Neighborhood with a Brooklyn Vibe

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Francisco Gutiérrez

Google

I looove this quaint “coffee shop meets bookstore” I happened upon! The atmosphere was very hipster-chill, clean and fully loaded with amazing books, and plenty of seating inside and out! The service was great, as was the iced mocha (my goto coffee drink), with the winning moment being my finding 5 amazing used art books for a total of $18! Coulda bought the whole store!!! Definitely planning on visiting again, and again, with wife in tow! See you there!

jess g

Google

This is such a nice bookstore. Lots of options and the woman at the register is super friendly. The tea and coffee were good. Be aware though: there’s no indoor seating. All seats are outside. Only the books and the register are indoors. There’s some old photos here on Google maps showing seating inside but I guess it was removed due to covid 🤷🏽‍♀️ Anyway, cute place and they have a restroom too which is great.

Clayton Keeling

Google

Absolutely love this cafe and bookstore. Coffee is super yummy, really enjoyed the times Ive gotten a latte and read for a bit. Indoor seating is nice and they also have a cozy little gated outdoor area for those with pets or anyone who wants to enjoy the outdoor breeze. The book selection is excellent and varied, covering many topics and by diverse authors. Every time Ive been the atmosphere has been welcoming and friendly. Good option to find a new good read or just relax and enjoy a cuppa

Tillmann Lenz

Google

Interesting little mostly second hand book store and cafe.

Amber

Google

Still a favorite spot for reasonably priced second hand books and interesting new titles and zines. Plus coffee and delicious baked goods + an expanded selection of adorable little gift and household items.

Stephanie Johnson

Google

This bookstore is magical and reasonably priced, but there’s one barista that is consistently rude and demeaning to the customers. I still go back because I love the atmosphere but tend to leave as soon as I see them working because I know it’s going to be an awful encounter.

Mateo Simo

Google

Deep in the gentle hills of Ridgewood, old ideas live on. I spent my teenagedom in coffee shops just like this, with the smell of books and espresso, with the other kids who'd found their first 'third place', their own first community. Small businesses are formed more than anything by the conditions around them, and the conditions now expect more hype, more capitalization, less character, broader appeal, etc... but one of the special things about NY is there's simply so much here, that beautiful perfect spaces like this can find purchase in places simply unregarded by the prying eyes of the Kermit Westergaards of the world. That is something to be treasured.

Joy Day

Google

If you love books and library this place is for you! This is a lovely cafe bookstore in Queens. Wish they had a location in Manhattan. Great place if you need to get some work done but there's not a lot of seating.

Francisco Gutiérrez

Google

I looove this quaint “coffee shop meets bookstore” I happened upon! The atmosphere was very hipster-chill, clean and fully loaded with amazing books, and plenty of seating inside and out! The service was great, as was the iced mocha (my goto coffee drink), with the winning moment being my finding 5 amazing used art books for a total of $18! Coulda bought the whole store!!! Definitely planning on visiting again, and again, with wife in tow! See you there!

jess g

Google

This is such a nice bookstore. Lots of options and the woman at the register is super friendly. The tea and coffee were good. Be aware though: there’s no indoor seating. All seats are outside. Only the books and the register are indoors. There’s some old photos here on Google maps showing seating inside but I guess it was removed due to covid 🤷🏽‍♀️ Anyway, cute place and they have a restroom too which is great.

Clayton Keeling

Google

Absolutely love this cafe and bookstore. Coffee is super yummy, really enjoyed the times Ive gotten a latte and read for a bit. Indoor seating is nice and they also have a cozy little gated outdoor area for those with pets or anyone who wants to enjoy the outdoor breeze. The book selection is excellent and varied, covering many topics and by diverse authors. Every time Ive been the atmosphere has been welcoming and friendly. Good option to find a new good read or just relax and enjoy a cuppa

Tillmann Lenz

Google

Interesting little mostly second hand book store and cafe.

Amber

Google

Still a favorite spot for reasonably priced second hand books and interesting new titles and zines. Plus coffee and delicious baked goods + an expanded selection of adorable little gift and household items.

Stephanie Johnson

Google

This bookstore is magical and reasonably priced, but there’s one barista that is consistently rude and demeaning to the customers. I still go back because I love the atmosphere but tend to leave as soon as I see them working because I know it’s going to be an awful encounter.

Mateo Simo

Google

Deep in the gentle hills of Ridgewood, old ideas live on. I spent my teenagedom in coffee shops just like this, with the smell of books and espresso, with the other kids who'd found their first 'third place', their own first community. Small businesses are formed more than anything by the conditions around them, and the conditions now expect more hype, more capitalization, less character, broader appeal, etc... but one of the special things about NY is there's simply so much here, that beautiful perfect spaces like this can find purchase in places simply unregarded by the prying eyes of the Kermit Westergaards of the world. That is something to be treasured.

Joy Day

Google

If you love books and library this place is for you! This is a lovely cafe bookstore in Queens. Wish they had a location in Manhattan. Great place if you need to get some work done but there's not a lot of seating.

Topos Bookstore Cafe

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