Downtown Books
103 Sir Walter Raleigh St, Manteo, NC
Crema's Take
“This is a beloved indie bookstore where the coffee takes a backseat to the curated selection of books, local gifts, and genuinely warm owner who remembers faces. You're coming here as much for the thoughtful recommendations and community vibe as for a solid traditional coffee drink—expect a slow-paced, book-friendly afternoon rather than specialty espresso innovation. It's the kind of place where locals linger and visitors feel like they've discovered something real in downtown Manteo.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We made sure to stop at Downtown Books after going to the aquarium this morning! It was super cute, staff was friendly and we were happy to support a local independent bookstore!
Very pleasant and helpful staff. I’m glad to see nice little bookstores like this tucked away in interesting locations with a diverse selection of books. And a very good selection dealing with local interests.
Beautiful little book shop in downtown Manteo. Don't quote me on this but I believe it's woman owned/operated. Had a fantastic selection of books, stickers, cards, etc etc. Great place to pick up books and gifts for your friends who are avid readers.
Cute little shop! I think we met the owner - lady with blonde hair. Super sweet and attentive. Greeted us upon arrival and offered help with our book search. Books have review cards with short summaries. I liked the displays very rustic. Great selections many options. Decent…
Downtown Books is a fantastic bookstore. The selection is on the small side, but they also sell great gifts, bookmarks, and other knick knacks. Any lack of variety in their book inventory is more than made up for by the quaint charm of the store and staff. Very highly recommend!…
Crema Reviews
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