What to know
At a Glance
Hours
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Monday to Friday
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
What regulars say
Customers love Café Con Libros for its unique blend of a bookstore and coffee shop, praising its cozy atmosphere and extensive book selection. The shop's purpose and mission are also widely appreciated, with many customers feeling a sense of community and inclusivity. The friendly and professional staff are also a major highlight, providing excellent service and making customers feel welcome.
Synthesized from recent Google reviews
Frequently asked
- Where is Café Con Libros?
- Café Con Libros is at 724 Prospect Pl in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
- How is Café Con Libros rated?
- Café Con Libros has a 4.8-star rating from 287 Google reviews.
- Can you work from Café Con Libros?
- Yes, Café Con Libros is laptop-friendly and works for getting things done. It has WiFi.
- Does Café Con Libros serve specialty coffee?
- Yes, Café Con Libros serves specialty coffee.
- Does Café Con Libros have outdoor seating?
- Yes, Café Con Libros has outdoor seating.
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About Café Con Libros
Café Con Libros is a Black-owned, Afro-Latine, woman-founded intersectional feminist bookstore and coffee shop on Prospect Place, one of the most distinctive cafes in NYC and a genuine community anchor in Crown Heights. Founded by Kalima DeSuze, the space combines a curated bookstore (centering work by Black, Indigenous, and women-of-color authors) with a working coffee program built on Irving Farm beans. The atmosphere is warm and explicitly built for sit-and-stay: it's a bookstore first, which means you're welcome to spend hours reading or working between sips. Programming includes book clubs, author events, and community gatherings. Pastries rotate from local bakeries. The Infatuation has called it both one of the best coffee shops AND one of the best bookstores in Brooklyn, a rare double endorsement that captures what makes the place essential.