Watermark Books & Cafe
4701 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS
Crema's Take
“This beloved independent bookstore pairs a carefully curated selection of books—from mainstream bestsellers to local and non-mainstream authors—with a welcoming cafe where you can settle in with a quality coffee and genuinely knowledgeable, passionate staff. The space itself feels thoughtfully considered, from the basement sales to the regular author events and book signings, making it as much a community gathering spot as a browsing destination. Whether you're a local or passing through Wichita, it's the kind of place that makes you happy to be there.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Family friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Great place to browse new books. Check out sales in the basement and the posted events and book signings. Cafe will reopen Mid February. We will have to come back!
If you are looking for an amazing independent book store in Wichita, look no further. The staff is friendly and well-read. Great selection of books and love how they promote non- mainstream authors. It was great to see so many people there during their annual New Year's Day…
What a great bookstore!! Staff were super knowledgeable and very helpful. You can tell everyone in there truly loves their job. The selection was impeccable and it features lots of local authors, local content, and other fun goodies besides just books! I could have spent all day…
While out of town I stopped to check out the bookshop and I was so happy I did. It was charming, the coffee was great, and the store was a gem. The thoughtfulness of the currated items that accompany each section shows the love and interest of the staff. The hand written book…
Being here made me so happy! This is one of the best independent bookstores I’ve ever been to. The selection here is broad and diverse, there are a lot of up-to-date new releases, local gems, and I was also able to find books that I really haven’t anywhere else! The staff was…
Crema Reviews
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