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March 2024 by Cristina R.
Great coffee drinks inside a used bookstore benefiting a great cause.. I mean, what's not to love?! Order your drinks at the counter, and the friendly staff will call out when it's ready. We loved the vanilla latte and the iced chai latte (both with oat milk). Quality ingredients and perfectly prepared. They also offer some food for sale like pastries, popcorn, and Raw Bites By Risa (which I've had elsewhere and loved). The vibe is comfortable and inviting. Perfect for perusing the rows of books, DVDs, and other items for sale with a delicious beverage in hand. There are also some tables if you'd prefer to sit and stay a while. We came in just before 9am on a Saturday, and there were only a couple of other people, so it was very relaxing. The shop is affiliated with (and connected to) Habitat for Humanity, so you're supporting an incredible cause - and it's super easy to pop right through the door to check out the ReStore and shop for home goods once you're done with the books!
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November 2023 by Heidi Y.
Sweet little cafe overflowing with a huge library of books and music to purchase. It's attached to the Habitat for Humanity Restore on Wendover Rd. I love their hot Chai Lattes.
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October 2023 by Herban E.
Very good iced lattes with good Bev vegan options and iced coffees- very well priced and a cool vibe.
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October 2023 by Natalie Carr
my FAVORITE little coffee shop in charlotte. such a cute vibe and it’s wonderful to see something more laid back and homey compared to the corporate mess of coffee shops that exist now. best oat milk latte!
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October 2023 by Christi W.
Yummy coffee and cozy atmosphere. Attached to habitat for humanity restore so it's all for a good cause. Good selection of used books to peruse.
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September 2023 by Memory Morgan
This is connected to ReStore (a place run by Habitats for Humanity) where people can donate furniture and other home items. (Great if you enjoy thrifting. ?)Although the cafe appears to be a separate business from ReStore - they have their own set of donated products that they also sell - I noticed books, records/vinyls, sheet music, and cute note cards. The products displayed in the cafe are specifically sold in the cafe and must be purchased there (as well as the food/drinks, of course). And vice versa for the products displayed in the ReStore area.While they are separate businesses with separate checkout areas, however, they are really part of one big warehouse and customers can easily go in and out of the cafe and ReStore without going outside to exit one and enter the other. Because of that, I suspect that they are both run by Habitat for Humanity, and I’d also imagine the proceeds from both help the same cause.The people that were working there were really nice, too! I enjoyed talking with them, and they seemed genuinely interested in our conversation.Even the other customers were nice, lol. My mom and I were singing a song from sheet music, trying to remember exactly how the song went. (Obnoxious to do in public, I know… ?) But these two ladies sitting near us said they enjoyed our earlier singing as they were leaving the cafe. ?I’m attaching a picture of the things I bought (for next to nothing!) so people can get idea of the products sold in the café area. ☺️Parking: There were plenty of available spaces when we went, but it was shortly after they opened and it was my first time going, so I don’t know how the parking situation is during busier hours.Kid-friendliness: They have lots of books and other things specifically for children. Also, the employees were so nice, I suspect they’d are great with kids that come in. ☺️
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August 2023 by Jen Scott
Very well organized book store and coffee shop right next to/ connected with Habitat Restore. Price of books was higher than expected. Cute bookstore atmosphere.
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August 2023 by Lisa Kelly
Along with the spectacular conversation with a wonderful person everything was great. The price is good for a mom and pop like establishment. The atmosphere was quaint and quiet. We ate wedding cookies that tasted great as well as our raspberry lattes made with almond milk. Definable would recommend going there.
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August 2023 by Fefe M.
One of my favorite places to frequent. The baristas are awesome and I love browsing the books!
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August 2023 by Jon Silla
Good tasting coffee and espresso.They use magnolia coffee....Cool bookstore is attached.
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June 2023 by Em H.
I stopped by Julia's Café and Books today to see what was in store and really enjoyed its relaxed atmosphere. Upon entering, you are met with drinks and pastries to enjoy while reading. In fact, I found the food very comforting in a room full of books. Signage was easy to follow when looking for a book by genre and I found myself looking at vintage books for some time. There is a true crime section, though it was very small. Should I discover some true crime books I can donate, I will bring them by for donation. Oh yes, Julia's accepts donations, which is always a good thing. I ended up purchasing a crock pot cookbook and a book based on Henry David Thoreau and a couple of sugar cookies (which cost $1.25 ea.). I ate one of the cookies on my 90 minute home and it was quite good! The next time I'm in Charlotte, I'll be back!
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May 2023 by Anastasia W.
Freaking HEAVEN!!! I saw this place in Tik Tok and knew I had to come! I drive all the way from Boone NC and I was not disappointed!!! They had so many books and at great prices! I ended up with 6 books but I could have stayed there for hours if I didn't have to go back to Savannah I will be coming EVERY visit to Boone!!!!
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May 2023 by Charli Virginia
What a great find! The atmosphere is calm, relaxing and welcoming! You can’t beat grabbing a coffee and searching for books at the same time (and for a great cause).Amanda is a gem! I can’t wait to go back!
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April 2023 by J Cohen
Great selection of books. Could have stayed there not only reading but people watching and enjoying my snack.Just wish they had a larger selection of vintage and classic books.Plan to revisit!Wheelchair accessibility: VERY important otherwise cannot shop here.
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April 2023 by Blake R.
In an area devoid of many businesses besides hardware stores and gambling dens, Julia's cafe is a sweet relief. Taking up a sizable corner of the equally sizable Habitat for Humanity REstore, Julia's has what you need - coffee and espresso drinks in all shapes and sizes. And BOOKS. Used books. New books. Rare books. All meticulously organized and curated and priced reasonably. Plus it's just a cool spot - almost cavernous with a second level with a book nook. Feels more OG than something corporate coffee giant, so I'll be back. Great little spot.
