Midtown Reader & the Piebrary
1123 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL
Crema's Take
“This beloved Tallahassee spot seamlessly blends a curated independent coffee bar with a thoughtfully stocked bookstore and bakery, creating a genuinely cozy third space where you can linger over excellent coffee and pie while browsing for your next read. The staff, led by owner Courtney, are genuinely invested in making your visit special—whether you're a regular studying with friends, a book club member, or someone hunting for a specific title they'll happily order for you. It's the kind of place that inspires people to come back specifically to capture memories, a testament to how well they've nailed the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes specialty coffee shops feel like community anchors.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I love Midtown Reader! They have a great selection and if they don’t have it in store, they can order it for you. The staff is super awesome. I wanted to order a book series but I was sort of particular about which copies of it I wanted. The staff member (I don’t know his name unfortunately) was helpful and took great care to make sure I got the version I wanted. I’m very grateful and definitely recommend visiting Midtown Reader!
What a wonderful store! Courtney and her fabulous crew hosted a book signing for Gulf Winds Track Club's Kevin Langston and his book 67@67. From start to finish, Courtney took care of all the details and made us feel like VIPs. The bookstore is a marvelous place, not only to find books but also for unique gifts and stationery. I will return to Midtown Reader, and I will recommend it to my friends and family members. Thanks for a lovely evening and for being so responsive and caring, Courtney!
Great selection of gifts and books. Fun atmosphere. Thank you for signing my journal!
August 23, 2025. 😔 The worst thing to do is have a joyous adventure reading and buying books, eating delicious pie and drinking yummy coffee ☕️ 😋 and not taking pictures. My kids enjoyed the outing before going to the Rodeo in Quincy. We all enjoyed a delicious treat, but I only remember what I had because they were busy reading or playing a game. I enjoyed my coffee and the keylime pie, two slices...yummy. Sad to say we went back a couple of weeks ago in October and the keylime is out for the season. I choose the chocolate pie, but not as flavorful as the keylime. I highly recommend this small cafe because the selection of books, cards toys, etc...is endless. Truly a joy to go here. Thanks staff for being so kind and helpful.
A cozy and calm gem in Tallahassee! Came here to study with some friends and was greeted with a wonderful experience worth a lot more than that. Their coffee was wonderful and perfect for someone with a sweet tooth, and their pies are a great experience to try. I recommend trying any of their coffee with strawberry flavoring. I got their blueberry pie and a white mocha/strawberry latte. Yum! Additionally, the crowd this bookstore/cafe brings in is wonderful and pure! I completely urge you to try this place once, because you will immediately want to come back. I am so glad I found a “third place” such as this!
Crema Reviews
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