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    Avant Garden Bookstore

    4.0 (103 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Cuong N.

    Nice local coffee shop. The environment was welcomin, calm and quiet. I got one of the specialty drinks, it was okay. It didn't stand out too much. Space was big and it has an attached bookstore upstairs. No dedicated parking but plenty of street parking around.

    Cold brew with macadamia nut and coconut
    Ashley L.

    Coffee selection is always great here. They have fun drink specials but can make any flavor combo with their endless list of syrup flavors. Prices are a bit spendy but wouldn't stop me from going again

    Christina K.

    The coffee shop is so cute inside- filled with local art to purchase. My americano was wonderful- they roast their own beans. Service is friendly and parking on the street was plentiful. They host book clubs and have a bookstore upstairs- super cool place

    Painted, themed staircase
    Julie B.

    I knew that there was a change in business in May 2023 but haven't been in to check things out until today. Avant Garden coffee house is now under "Metta in Avant Garden." Metta Coffe Cafe relocated from Andover. And the Avant Garden bookstore is now open on the 2nd floor. It has a seperate entrance from the sidewalk but is also accessible from the coffeehouse. I love the painted black staircase. Each riser of the staircase has a book genre stenciled in white font....fantasy, horror, romance, poetry, mystery, etc... Once upstairs, it's one giant room. Shelves along the perimeter and tables in the middle to highlight current bestsellers. Each genre has a small section, which is labeled clearly. The one employee there helped me order a mass market paperback book that I missed the released date on (and is no longer carried at Target/Walmart, and Amazon lost my package in shipping last week). I'd rather order from an independent seller vs. big box B&N. I can't wait to return in a week or two for pickup.

    Menu on October 28th, 2023
    Evelyn F.

    This place confused me at first on whether it was a combo book/coffee shop or not. You first walk into the coffee shop, and then upstairs is the bookshop. Both were very clean and tidy. The coffee shop: I asked for the barista at the register for her recommendation, and was shocked to learn she didn't even drink coffee, so I went with the one of the popular drinks, Wizard's Latte (a play on butter beer, I'm sure). I was hesitant since butterscotch can overpower anything, but it was just the right amount. I love all of the other beverage options they have, they're very unique and that's refreshing. The bookstore Note: NOT wheelchair accessible. You go up a flight of stairs to a large, well-lit space. The bookseller was attentive and happy to make suggestions. Very good selection considering it's a one-room bookshop. All in all, a great place to grab a coffee and head up to pick up a new book. Parking: free on-street parking Accessibility: while the coffee shop portion is accessible by wheelchair, the bookshop can only be accessed by stairs.

    Molly B.

    Lovely coffee shop and bookstore. The bookstore is upstairs, but at least the stairs to get there are interesting! Fun & funky, right on Main Street in Downtown Anoka. Good coffee (had a specialty coffee with lots of whipped goodness).

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    Awesome experience. Staff were very friendly, they chat with you and the drinks wee SO good. I got an Italian soda and they had so many options but the coffee does not disappoint.

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    Olive D.

    I love this little coffee shop. They have a rotating menu so there ate new speciality drinks every month or so. I love the unique and fun combinations that they have. Everytime I come here I am greeting with fast, friendly service which pairs well with whatever unique coffee combination I am trying this time!

    Artisanal ceiling
    Youssef A.

    Location: 5 stars View: 5 stars as you can watch people walking on both sides of the street. Live entertainment. Service: 5 stars Decoration: 5 stars Chocolate mousse: 4.5 stars; I prefer my chocolate insomnia grade strong Parking: 6 stars as Anoka make sure plenty of street parking and free covered garage 150 yards away + one open air garage close to bridge.

    Gingerbread House Chai Latte

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    Such a great bookshop with a coffee shop on the main floor. They host a lot of book signings! Anoka Main street is great!

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    The coffee is great, ambiance chefs-kiss, back patio in the summer AND a book store upstairs?!?!? YYYYAAAASSS

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    great service and staff. they made sure my order was perfect and accurate. will shop again for all my books needs.

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    Great coffee, amazing book selection, especially in having diversity ! Can't wait to go back

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    A great re-use of an old bar in downtown Anoka, Avant Garden is a great change from the carbon-copy corporate coffee shops.

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