Books & Brews

This place has good staff and it's a good place to meet up with friends and their free events are fun. The food is really not the best (mostly microwaved and it's pricy) and the non-alcoholic drinks are all bottled, but the cider is good. Seating is uncomfortable and the lights are not very cozy. Otherwise, this is a decent place to hang out.

Great choice of brews and Lots of games/books to play & read! Only 4 ⭐️ because of first beertender-not quite as friendly as we’re used to, didn’t ask any questions -we had to ask since it was our first time here. Other beertender much more personable. I would definitely come again with friends & family! Active calendar of events as well!

Book & Brews is truly a unique place. I usually slip in there in the afternoons (it opens at 2pm) to write... It's somewhat hidden off of 96th Street... And, upon entering, remarkably unpretentious. The front of the store has books, games, shirts, and a whole lot of merchandise that gamers and the like would drool over. When you walk to the back, you'll enter the bar area with a larger entertainment space off to the side. Is 2pm too early to start drinking? Not if you're part of the 'Mug Club'... Your one time lifetime membership fee gets you smashing deals on craft beer served to you in a handmade 22oz mug. (Oh... You get a mug for joining too.) The beers are great... If you're looking for Miller Lite... You won't find it here. They have a selection of craft brews from other breweries as well as a selection that they brew in-house. [Hey guys... Bring back that lavender-infused beer... That was great!] They also have a simple but delicious food menu... My usual go-to is the grilled cheese. I like the place... Because in a weird way... It's like a quiet speakeasy... I can go there... Plug in... And write while sipping on a mug of beer.

I came in on a Tuesday afternoon. I was looking for a quiet place to hang out and enjoy my thoughts. Not being much of a drinker, I wasn't there for the brews, but the books/games are a great atmosphere to be around. I found a booth in back. Some people want to be bombarded by customer service, I'm one who will find help when needed. As there was only 3 people in the bar area, I was able to strike up a conversation with the table cleaner Jason. This young man has upper management written all over him. He provided great conversation and inspirational quips that I'm still contemplating. I hope that the ownership of Books and Brews see the potential Jason has, and puts him into a managerial training program, he's an asset you don't want to let go of. Music was loud, that was my only complaint. Other than that, I will continue to frequent this establishment, and enjoy some of the other activities and nights they offer.

Such a cool spot to read your book and have some live entertainment. Band was amazing! Hoping their book selection grows too. The tap room is 21+ and the entrance and side room (with the stage) are fir everyone.

I fell in love with this place for the second I walked in. They have a gaming station as well as a lot of books to browse. The beer selection was not a lot in terms of quantity but the quality was great. I tried two IPA’s and both were superb. We bought 3 pop funkos, 2 books and many beers for under $100. I recommend a visit 10/10! We will be back.

We came for anime trivia on a Monday night! This is a great place to hangout and meet people, and they've got a whole schedule for events throughout the week. They've got boardgames, books (including manga) and trading card games for sale and a bar in the back. There is also a small stage area in the back room. Prices were reasonable and the food was perfect for snacking: we ordered chicken nuggets as well as pizza rolls