Crema's Take
“This bookstore-café hybrid pulls off the rare feat of being genuinely excellent at both—the espresso is legitimately great and the queer literature section is curated with real care, not just tokenism. The baristas and booksellers actually know what they're talking about and will chat with you like they mean it, making it feel less like a commercial space and more like hanging out at a friend's place who has impeccable taste. Space is tight and seating is limited, but if you're after a thoughtful third place with real community vibe, it's absolutely worth the squeeze.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This is one of my favorite bookstores in the area. They have excellent curation that mixes soem really obscure, hard to find tittles with the ones you have been meaning to read. They have good coffee, and the staff is extremely friendly.
immaculate vibes. 10/10 coffee. incredible selection of queer literature. nicest most helpful baristas/book sellers. perfect place to work with lots of sunlight and community. clean bathroom. excellent zine rack. lots of cool queer events nearly every day of the week. genuinely…
The perfect place for queer literature. The seller was welcoming and helpful, offering suggestions according to what I was looking for! Will definitely come back.
The cafe section of this establishment is a bit limited due to space, but what they do have coffee-wise is excellent! There are limited seats, but when I went in soon after they opened during the middle of the week, they still had plenty of places to sit. Hive Mind does not have…
Best addition to the neighborhood. Fantastic books, knowledgeable and friendly owners who give great recommendations and nice chats, and the sweet treats and drinks are tasty! (They’re sourced from the same great bakery that most other coffee shops in the area use). Can’t wait…
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