Stories
1716 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Crema's Take
“Stories Books & Cafe is an Echo Park gem that brilliantly weaves together thoughtful book curation—think literary classics and stunning photo collections—with genuinely good coffee, creating the kind of space where lingering for hours feels natural. The carefully curated playlist and welcoming layout make it equally suited to solo readers claiming a quiet corner or friends gathering for conversation, though arriving early is key if you want to snag one of those coveted seats. It's the rare bookstore-cafe hybrid that feels genuinely cozy rather than Instagram-trendy, with a peaceful back patio that locals have claimed as their own.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
My friends and I walked into this really nice indie bookstore in Echo Park on a Saturday evening, while looking for some ice cream, lol. The store itself has excellent layout, the atmosphere is welcoming and inviting. The have really good merch, fantastic books ,both new and…
A nice local bookstore with coffee. Now that is an excellent combo! The coffee is good and I enjoyed the book selection. Get there early if you want to snag a good seat and read.
Have I really never reviewed Stories?! If Echo Park is going to have one great thing, it’s indie bookstores. I recently reviewed A Good Used Book, which I love, and I have to say Stories is not far behind. There’s just something special about having a neighborhood bookstore. …
I really enjoy bookstores and one of my favorites is Stories. They have a great collection of books like Kafka, Dostoevsky, and more. The place feels cozy and relaxing, and I love the playlist they play inside. They have a patio outside and it's very nice as well.
I live this bookstore! Very cozy place to spend during the day, grabbing coffee! Very nice photo-book collection, I really enjoyed checking it out with nice music at the background! Patio at the back is during the day very sunny with tents, great for catching the sun as well! …
Crema Reviews
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