A Black lesbian bookstore and wine bar? Sign me up!…read more Staff is super friendly and helpful. The drinks (both nonalcoholic and alcoholic) are pretty affordable. Additionally, the paid events are pretty accessible compared to other bookstore events. The selection is pretty diverse, both supporting indie authors and non indie authors. Definitely support this business.

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!

What a lovely bar, coffee shop, and bookstore with a great selection. The bartenders are sweet and…read morehelpful, and I enjoyed chatting with them briefly. A relaxed place with a great vibe. So glad it's open late--a much needed spot a neighborhood where everything closes early! I'll be back again and again, especially in the evening!

Love to support Black owned businesses, especially bookstores. Liz's got a pretty good selection of…read morebooks and drink options. I recommend arriving early as the place does get packed. It's not loud like other book bars in Manhattan but it could get hard to find seating. The staff seem pretty friendly. However, the owner seems to be standoffish. Even when complimenting her business, she acted a bit "uppity" to me. Look, maybe it was an off day for her, but you're supposed to represent your business and that's not a good look. Yikes... I think this is a cool spot, just avoid the owner if it looks like she is having a bad mood

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!!

I really loved the space, the book selection, and the overall experience, but the fact that…read moreeveryone of the nearly ten different staff people I've seen are white was seriously disappointing. It sticks out so much in the area that it simply must be by design. To add to the growing list of white spots in Bushwick is just so unimaginative and lazy. I won't be back as it is now, but I hope to stop by in a couple of months and see better. I recommend popping into Mil Mundos bookstore instead.

Vibes in here are excellent. It's a bigger space than the EV location and that means more space to…read moretalk and hangout with friends. I would 100% recommend and as place to wind down the nights after a fun night in Bushwick!

Happened upon The Twisted Spine by chance, and I fell in love with the bookstore immediately. They…read morestock all types of horror from classics to contemporary and had an excellent seasonal selection as well. I visited in late June so the theme was Pride Horror (I love a good Chuck Tingle). The shop is dimly lit, with dark wood paneling and velvet chairs. There is a coffee bar in the shop and a back patio space to enjoy as well. Between Albertine Books and The Ripped Bodice, I love a good niche bookstore and I really hope there will be more in the future!

Any horror/dark literature fan should visit NYC's first horror bookstore…read more The selection is fantastic and diverse: it's excellently organized by subgenres. They also do a great job of platforming authors/stories from marginalized communities. The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. So are the staff! The drinks, especially the coffee ones taste great! Might be a bit pricey but quality is great and it's better than Starbucks. I also like the horror themed treats. They hold cool events, especially with screenings or author signings. This is a spot to put on your list when you're in the neighborhood.

Definitely worth a peek if you've got some time to kill between your transfer from the G to L or…read morevice versa, or at either end of your journey! It sells artists' books, zines, and other paper matter by independent publishers (some DVDs and CDs too). They are organized by publisher rather than thematically so you just have to release your inner browser, dive into a box and see what catches your eye. I picked up an old book of essays on video art and television from 1985, for $12, and a book of "Cell Phone Poems" which was a stack of thick manila sheets cut the size and shape of an iPad mini, or one of those big Samsung tablet phones, and printed with some washed out images and brief poems, held together with a big brass fastener (and a half dozen staples holding its legs down for good measure). The poetry didn't seem amazing but I liked it as an object and at $5 it was hard to pass up. A lot of the other handmade-looking things were in the high end of the single-digits so this thing seemed like a steal by comparison! The people who stop in here look like zine experts (when I went in there was a guy having a long conversation with the clerks, wearing marijuana-leaf printed socks and a snapback) but I think anyone can find something here to their taste if they give a try.

Beautiful shop specializing in all-natural boutique perfumes, with some body/face care, and lovely…read morehome items; incense, candles, and such. The exquisite aesthetic of marble and natural elements surround you - it felt very zen to shop in this space abundant with special natural aromas. Jake helped in my discovery of a new summer scent - Cyan Nori from Abel, plus Tu Et Al soap which was a fun something I bought for my teen (he ended up loving it). I look forward to my next visit and discovery - many special self-care beautiful things abound for anyone who seeks something a bit ethereal or distinctive - I'm glad to have found this gem of a shop.

Came here after hoping for a better experience than the NYC location. They still don't allow…read moretouching the bottles, self testing, or offer samples for sale here, but on top of that there was only ONE person working on a Saturday and she was devoting 100% of her attention to one customer. A bunch of us were standing around waiting for help but to no avail. Again, I left disappointed and utterly baffled at how these stores are choosing to operate.

Such a cute little shop filled with tarot cards, crystals, books and candles. Although petite, you…read morestill have tons of things to look at. Definitely recommend checking out!

I love coming here the vibe is amazing. The staff is very helpful dont be afraid to askread more