Inquiring Mind Bookstore & Cafe

Inquiring Mind Bookstore & Cafe

200 Main St, Kingston, NY

★★★★★4.7(455 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This bookstore-cafe hybrid is built for lingering—sprawling reading nooks, a thoughtful mix of new and used books, and a solid decaf program make it the kind of place where you'll lose track of time. The coffee is traditional and reliable rather than flashy, but that's precisely the point: the real draw is settling in with a book, records, or whatever catches your eye while nursing a cup in one of their genuinely comfortable sitting areas. Regulars clearly keep coming back for the welcoming vibe and Julia's friendly service, not for third-wave roasts or latte art.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Wifi. Parking available.

Traditional drinksWifiParkingPastriesSlow sitLaptop friendlyMeetings

Google Reviews

Laura Miller
★★★★★3 months ago

I used to genuinely love this bookstore when I first moved to the area. It felt like a cozy, welcoming neighborhood spot, and I often recommended it to guests staying at our Airbnb. Over time, though, it feels like the store has become very ideologically driven. The selection…

Eugenia V
★★★★★5 months ago

Great place to spend your time looking for pretty much any book and have some coffee along the way. Very nice sitting areas :) love this place and always looking forward to coming back here .

Kait S
★★★★★7 months ago

My first time at this location! It’s sprawling and has such a good mix of new and used books as well as records, CDs and more. Love that they have separate romance, SFF, and YA sections and a good mix within each. There are also lots of places to curl up with a book or a drink…

Wassim Ayass
★★★★★9 months ago

A great bookstore with a great selection of books and media. It’s a great place to go grab a coffee and enjoy reading a book. The space is so welcoming with many sitting and reading areas. The cafe offers many drinks options and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. They…

Daniel Greenberg
★★★★★a year ago

I just stopped in for a hot decaf coffee. It's really good. Even perfect, I would say! The service was friendly and quick. Julia is a pleasure to deal with. The baked goods look amazing. I see they sell Boylan sodas, my favorite. I'm glad I stopped by!

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