Read Shop

This spot is SUCH A GEM!!!! I drive by all the time on auto pilot. This week; I was dire for a coffee & thought ‘why not’. Immediately I was greeted warmly by the barista behind the bar. There might be cool stuff in the menu but I knew what I wanted. My head was turned by all the cool stuff in the room!!!!! I asked for extra time to look at post cards. I added post card to my order. Walking out; she mention more stuff upstairs. Bet your bottom dollar- I set my stuff down & walked up those stairs. Jaw drop. I don’t know how long I was up there. I walked down the stairs with my arms full & starting a ‘next time’ list. Please support this incredible gem!! Coffee. Books. Good vibes!

Read Shop is the cutest spot! They have tons of books and nicknacks for sale, but mainly a lot of coffee table books. The reviews are correct, unfortunately they do not have a lot of seating. Just a few tiny bar-top tables and stools upstairs, but nothing comfy to sit and read or work in. The coffee was pretty good! I got a honey latte and it was on the sweeter side, but many people like that. I think it would’ve been better if I got it half sweet, so just be conscious of that if you don’t like super sweet coffee. I’m excited to visit again and try more coffee!

Good coffee and nice staff. I will say this is more like a stop in and grab your coffee and go. It’s not really a cozy vibe coffee shop. They did add some additional seating upstairs and a few people were reading when I went. The book selection is severely lacking imo. It’s basically all coffee table books. Good if you want to stop in and grab a gift pretty much. Not really the cozy bookstore/coffee shop I was hoping for.

Great new independent coffee shop/book store in the Knox Henderson neighborhood. Excellent quality latte, friendly staff, beautiful decor. I echo what others have said about the distinct lack of seating, which tbh, makes no sense. Upstairs, there are stand up ledges which are a waste of space. The shop has plenty of square footage to add some comfy chairs and a cafe table or two. I like loitering over a great book and coffee, but here it seems like I’m supposed to buy and leave quickly. Hopefully they listen to the feedback and adjust accordingly.

We are excited to welcome Read Shop to our neighborhood and the community at large! What a gem of a place—everything looks and feels just right in this place that is certain to become a popular hangout. Friendly and engaging service from the coffee bar staff, and a wide variety of beautiful books to peruse (and buy!) while sipping the coffee. There is something for everyone in the assortment of this very thoughtfully merchandised shop. We especially love the charming plush toys from Jellycat. So glad that we can just walk across the street from our house to this cool new place!