A chill place to read books and drink tea. Very calm, peaceful vibes here. About 8 indoor seats…read moreand more outdoor seats/tables in the patio section. A mix of classic and eclectic selection of books is available, and the tea menu is small and slightly expensive. Staff is very friendly and kind. Bathroom is clean and you don't need to order anything to use it. Ordered the turmeric ginger tea. It was decent. We got gently kicked out of the patio area for a book reading by a local author, which was pretty cool of the place to support.

Hidden gem!! This place is such a calm, well curated environment with careful interior design,…read morecurated used books, and a short but intentional & thoughtful menu. They only serve wine and tea with very few options, but they are great options, and I loved my wine. The menu was also handwritten on a library book receipt. Very cute and shows dedication to the theme. I went for a drink with a friend before dinner for my birthday and loved it. I came a different time during the day and bought a book and a sketchbook. It's fun to come here alone or with others. The service is good, and the prices of the books are good - could be lower for used books, but considering how well chosen they are and how nice the place is, the price makes sense. The cost of the drinks is standard for NYC. There is also outdoor seating!!

If you want to spice things up in your love life, they have the ingredients ! Looks sketchier than…read moreit really is. Thankfully there were no other customers there during my visit !

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I love gems like this. This is an unpretentious, divey, hole in the wall (literally) record store…read more It is cluttered and messy and disorganized and filled with an assortment of records. And I love it. I go straight to the dollar bins outside. There are about 10-15 bins of records loosely labeled with titles such as "Classic Rock" "Jazz" "Blues". Sometimes a white sticky note will inform you that each record is only 25 cents. I have walked away with 8 records for 2 bucks. Good records! The Doors, Beatles, The Who, Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band, etc. etc. There are also some ridiculous options available as well, an unknown rapper from the mid 70's, another album I purchased simply because the record cover was 5 men in speedos and killer mustaches, and of course some holiday themed music. Really, can you beat listening to a lightly scuffed record, with a good whiskey, while cooking a nice meal? PS. Before making the trek here, check the hours. It closes early most days and is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. PPS. They also have a selection of current music records, VHS tapes, compact disc's and the classic cassette tape, available for purchase.

donated and sold a few lots of records and taped and other speaker equipment. Ryan's super cool…read more Lots of love ryan k. the virtual artist.

Few things in this life get me off like a cozy independent book store. I romanticize tf out of…read moreplaces like Molasses Books. I felt like Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, or William S. Burroughs when I was in here. It made me want to be in a white button down with the sleeves rolled up, tucked into some pinstripe suit pants, with some trendy glasses on while I rip away at a typewriter between puffs of a cigarette. Instead I was in short shorts and a plain white T smh. Shelves of thoroughly used books engulf the walls, smooth jazz plays subtly in the background, as the young patrons of Bushwick have intimate conversations. A lot of passion in here. A lot of freedom. I got an americano because I'm beast, and the espresso was quality. I knew I was in good hands when one of the Bushwick creatives was making it. Not much else I need in this life than a cozy book store and good espresso... well a couple hundred million would be nice too. Ig @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

Checked out Molasses Books over the weekend and really liked the concept and shop…read more It's mostly a used bookstore, with a couple of new book offerings, some seating around the shop and a bar area with a few chairs that sells coffee, beer, and wine. I ordered a cappuccino that was good. Nice espresso and froth. I walked around the store and ended up buying a book. Prices are good for the books and pretty decent for the coffee. It can get a little hard to find seating if it's busy as it's a small shop but lots of great books to choose from. Service is okay, not the friendliest. Would come back and buy more books/coffee

Fan of physical media? Then this place is a must visit…read more Cassettes, CDs, Vinyl records, VHS, DVDs, comics, toys, Funko POPs, sports cards & other collectibles. Priced reasonably. I've been here multiple times before (it's been awhile since our last visit, unfortunately) I need to make an effort to come back a little bit more often. (We somewhat lucked out on parking, but it took a while to find a spot) Only had a quick interaction with the lady at the counter & she was nice. Two thumbs up!

Me and my husband are in Brooklyn visiting from Buffalo. We went to PopFuzz because we read decent…read morereviews. The woman working today 3/14/26 didn't greet us, did not speak to us and was no help at all, she was watching videos on her tablet. We were looking for Funkos to add to our collection. Their set up is not very organized. I would not recommend this place at all

I didn't buy anything from this bookstore, but I am super impressed with the book selection. I'm…read moregoing to revisit alone and linger for a long time. The staff seemed personal when I asked if they sold oracle cards. They do not, but again - great book selection. Can't comment on prices til my next vosit.

Perfect. No notes…read more It's exactly what a neighborhood business should be. Not just a business, but a third space. Gives fair prices when you sell or trade. Has amazing events. Is a neighborhood haven whether or not you are spending money. Great book curation. Employees that know my shy kid's name and make an effort to engage her. I could go on and on.

Excellent selection, great prices, and a listening station to give used records a spin before…read morepurchasing. Most new records are $25-45, with some grail/rare pressings at $75+. Vast used records collection, excellently priced ($1-12). Great customer service as well. I'll definitely be returning!

Good selection of new records and books, used records, CDs, and books. Many genres represented,…read moreincluding rock, alternative, jazz, world music. I was especially pleased that, in response to my inquiry about a certain book, the salesperson pointed me directly to a section of the store dedicated to Factory Records. Fair prices and knowledgeable staff. The only negative for me is that there was too much I was interested in!

Such a warm, welcoming space! Love supporting woman-owned, Black owned businesses and this one…read morereally delivers on community & vibe. The staff was super attentive and friendly. They asked what we were curious about reading wise, gave some recommendations and walked us through their selection & upcoming events. And the playlist?! I was humming the second I walked in. Shoutout to whomever is curating the music They have a cute little menu with teas & coffees, and they partner with Sundays Only Biscuits. I tried the garlic and herb + peach cobbler. They were soft and delicious, garlic and herb was my fav! They also have a downstairs with a bar (I will be back for a glass of wine)! Def a spot I'll be coming back too!

I had been dreaming of going to this bookstore since they opened. On a mildly chilly day a friend…read moreand I decided to take a walk from Crown heights to bedstuy to check out this fairly new Black Woman owned bookstore. I love that it focuses on queer writers as well as writers of color. They had a great selection and I left 3 books later and had a delightful matcha latte and a mimosa. I intentionally have been supporting local businesses with a focus on Black and minority owned businesses. I'm excited to dive into these books during the colder months which tend to be my recluse season. They also serve brunch on weekends, have a ton of community events and talks. They also have a beautiful lounge downstairs where they serve wine after 5pm. They also have a really pretty outdoor area in the back but it was a little too chilly to sit back there and read. I can just imagine how great it'll be in the warmer months. I can just picture myself, perched on a seat, sipping on my matcha...and mimosa reading a good book! Check em out. Support a local business and spark the joy of reading again. With so much technology sometimes we lose the joy of reading and expanding our imagination!

It's a good local bookstore chain and in a trendy part of Williamsburg - not far from the North…read moreWilliamsburg ferry stop. Plenty of other nice shops nearby to go through too. This bookstore has a great selection of new books, some of which are signed by the author (but you might need to look a bit hard to find them - it's not easily displayed as it could have been). Part of the reason of it being 4 out of 5 stars. Another reason why it's 4 out of 5 stars is because this location doesn't have a cafe like the other locations - which I appreciate since it makes McNally a true third space for New Yorkers to enjoy. Instead, this location feels more like a take-out/convenience store type of bookstore even though there is one or two chairs placed upstairs that are optimally placed.

I truly feel you can pick up any book from their "New & Noteworthy" tables and be happy with your…read morechoice. The beauty of McNally Jackson is they do a splendid job curating their selections; there are tables throughout the store with thoughtful staff recommendations. If you haven't had time to read reviews or catch up on new releases then don't worry: you can simply browse these tables and walk away with something you'll enjoy - this goes for literary magazines too. Beyond their selection, their beautiful light wood bookcases make for a calming browsing experience. The staff is also highly knowledgable and friendly - I have enjoyed many book conversations with them here throughout the years.

Selection terrific! Value on the expensive side for certain items. Lovely café. Staff generally…read morenice!​

My issue with this location are the hours of operation. B&N's usually are open until 10PM. 9PM,…read moresometimes 8PM on Sundays. This one closes at 8PM Mon - Sat & 7PM on Sundays. What is this? Appalachia? It's Brooklyn for cripes sake.