The Bookish Shop

Yesterday our womans group visited The Bookish Shop! There were 54 of us! I am only giving this shop 4 stars because I had emailed back and forth with Drew to let them know we would be coming at a set day and time and she did not relay this to her staff. We had even set up a small 10% discount for the group for drink purchases which the staff didn't know about. I had to show them emails so they wouldnt think I was lying. The staff was overwhelmed because they didnt have a heads up and if they would have known they would maybe have had a few more people on staff that morning to make it less stressful. When big parties visit small businesses it can be hectic so that is why I tried to communicate well before the day of our arrival. After the initial craziness the staff was super nice. The shop itself was beautiful. The drinks were delicious!! The breakfast burritos that were being made outside were a perfect addition and the photobooth was a FAVORITE! We have a lot of readers in the group and many of them found some new reads!! I hope to be back and do this again but I will absolutely be calling the shop myself to give them a heads up instead of relying on Drew to relay information to her staff.

I went on a Friday morning so it wasn't too buay. Parking was very easy across the street. The ambience was calming, there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I bought a drip coffee with almond milk and syrup. Sounds simple but most places overdo it but it was well balanced. I enjoy it, while walking around the bookstore and was able to cozy up next to the electric fireplace in the back. I will definitely come back.

Such a great spot for romance and romantasy lovers. I happened to go on a rainy day and the vibe inside was dim, cozy, and really chill, which made it easy to settle in and stay a while. The coffee selection was great, and the people working there were very friendly and welcoming. They don’t sell full meals, but they do have a few pastries, I had the custard Danish and ended up getting a second one after being there for a couple of hours without even noticing the time go by. Parking was easy to find, the shop is located in Downtown Gilbert, very cute area! I’ll definitely be coming back.

The shop has been open 9 months now So I figured it was time to visit. I always wait until the newness and crowd die down. Wow, it is so much cuter than I even thought. I thought it would be more coffee so and sparse on books but it is the total opposite. We visited around 10 on a Saturday morning. It was buzzing, but the line was short and quick for a treat. There are so many books to peruse. It's all romance and fantasy, not my genres, but this is the place that would make you become a romantasy girlie! The decor alone is gothic and gorgeous, from the tiled floor to the dark corners, there is whimsy everywhere. There are a few tables, some plush chairs, and lots of bar height seats. Besides books to purchase, there are bookish sweatshirts, stickers, candles, bookmarks, jewelry, and charms. This is a magical shop that you can return to again and again.

Super cute! Love the ambiance, the selection of books, the drinks, and the idea! The books definitely cater to a very specific audience (lots of fantasy, YA, romance). While those aren’t my current cup of tea, I’ll probably pick one up to read and support this amazing shop the next time I’m in. I got a “death incarnate” drink and it was fantastic. Love all the details they put into this place. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood. There’s also a nice bathroom - a must for any coffee shop!