Tales & Tails

4.6 (9 reviews)

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Jasmine D.

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1 year ago

I honestly love any book store, but I LOVE this one in particular! The owners are amazing humans, there is a beautiful array of hundreds of books, and the clubs sound like they will be amazing! I've already got my ticket to the craft club and i can't wait to bedazzle a book! The a/c works, they sell food and drink and they have rooms upstairs that are free to use. It's spacious, but cozy at the same time and I just want to spend hours there, but that'd probly end up being awkward. The support for dog adoption is just the cherry on top of my bookish sundae. I'm a very critical book girl and I have nothing other than praise for the shop and the owners! read more

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Yolanda H.

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9 months ago

There is a dog friendly patio and pet centric-book enthusiasts merch. This is a legit book store which includes a children's book area. There is a coffee/espresso bar. It's a place to spend quality time with your fav pet, book and coffee. read more

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Ralph H.

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The chai latte is very tasty and the s'mores latte my daughter loved. This is the first we have been in here and it is very relaxing especially if you like animals. The staff were friendly and very helpful. They are having an adoption with old dominion humane society on Saturday July 26. A great time to come out and support. read more

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Erica C.

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6 months ago

Awesome classes and great book shop. Lots of books in stock, but always willing to order for you. read more

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Natalia I.

29 days ago

The cutest concept ever! I love coming on Saturdays to pet puppies at the rescue pop ups and grab a coffee/new read. Easily one of the most underrated spots in Fredericksburg. read more

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Selena F.

9 months ago

Great new business in Fredericksburg!! I love a bookstore/cafe! My coffee was good! The staff was super sweet. I went on opening day so I'm excited to see the businesses growth over time! read more

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Nathaniel M.

1 year ago

At first glance, impressed. Nice selection, nice decor, coffee shop, comfy chairs. As I browsed books, I happened upon the non-fiction section. I couldn't help notice many politician-turned-author books. As I browsed them, I couldn't help but notice that they were all from one side of the political aisle. Out of curiosity, I searched for even one book from the "other side of the aisle". Not one. That's one way to alienate half your potential customers. I did not go in there trying to find that...it was just so in-your-face obvious that you couldn't help but notice it. read more

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Suzanne W.

1 year ago

Charming bookstore with a great selection of books across a wide variety of genres. I love the dog theme, but what I love most is that it's not just a theme for the owners. They actively cohost events with local shelters to help find homes for dogs. They also host several book clubs for the community, and they sell coffee and sell delicious sweet treats for humans as well as treats for dogs. If you love books, coffee, and dogs, you should definitely check out Tales & Tails! read more

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L M.

1 year ago

This is such an awesome bookshop! Very friendly staff and an impressive book selection. A very nice kids/YA section. Theres a little coffee bar in the middle of the store with delicious (and very reasonably priced!) coffee and pastries. Also, a nice area outside to hang with your pup. We can't wait to go back! read more

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1010 Charles St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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(540) 870-7605
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http://talesandtailsbookcafe.com

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What time does Tales & Tails open?

Tales & Tails opens at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.Tales & Tails opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does Tales & Tails close?

Tales & Tails is closed on Monday.Tales & Tails closes at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Tales & Tails closes at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Tales & Tails closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Thu 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMFri 9:00 AM - 7:00 PMSat 8:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Yes, Tales & Tails has parking options.

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Riverby Books

I love this bookstore. We visited from the DC area to spend a day in downtown Fredericksburg and we…read morestarted with this bookstore. The ambience is amazing and among the best of any bookstore I've been to. They have several comfortable chairs and couch spaces to sit and read. I brought my coffee and read the synopses of a few books while I was deciding which ones to buy. The books are very well sorted categorically and also alphabetically. They have a great selection of books in several genres - all for unbelievably great prices! I ended up buying two thriller books and will return to buy board games and more books sometime. The employees are super friendly and are very well versed with the inventory if you need help finding books.

Local bookstore with loads of charm and inviting features. I have been wanting to see this…read morebookstore for months and finally saw it for the first time this month in August. I love their frisbees and postcards displayed in the bookstore and the clever ways they displayed their books throughout the store. My favorite area was the stairway and second floor of the bookstore. I liked their couch and chair area upstairs and sitting arrangements for readers to read a book during their stay there. The place was very crowded on Saturday. I bought a used book, a frisbee with their logo, and some of their postcards there. When I got home, we had a little fun throwing the frisbee indoors. This is a definite go see place for bookstore lovers and one of downtown Fredricksburg's one of a kind attractions. Local bookstore with loads of charm and inviting features. I have been wanting to see this bookstore for months and finally saw it for the first time this month in August. I love their frisbees and postcards displayed in the bookstore and the clever ways they displayed their books throughout the store. My favorite area was the stairway and second floor of the bookstore. I liked their couch and chair area upstairs and sitting arrangements for readers to read a book during their stay there. The place was very crowded on Saturday. I bought a used book, a frisbee with their logo, and some of their postcards there. When I got home, we had a little fun throwing the frisbee indoors. This is a definite go see place for bookstore lovers and one of downtown Fredricksburg's one of a kind attractions.

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Book Exchange

4.0

(10 reviews)

4.9 mi

Unfortunately, drove an hour to the store and all the lights were off and door was locked. I…read morechecked all social media I could find, and there was no mention of this. Super disappointing for my first visit here..

Are they still there? I went on a Saturday when the posted hours say 10-6, but they had a handmade…read moresign in the door saying open 10-3, yet at 2pm it was closed. Lights were out, door locked. I called a few days ago to make sure they were still there before making the drive up, but no one answered. There's books inside still so maybe they are still in business?

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Books-A-Million

books a million books a thousand books a hundred books a ten books a one. Yes. You are correct on…read morethat. You will go home with 1 book or if you leave empty handed you will come back yes. Beautiful store with variety and best bathroom ever. Coffee shop inside but it's never staffed are they working somewhere else why? Good coffee I like better than starbocks. Ok magazine collection come try

Very clean and organized. Friendly, helpful staff and a convenient location right off the exit…read more Nice barista area too.

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Barnes & Noble

I was at this location today and had a great experience…read more The store really isn't at fault but the in and out is a bit crazy with busy traffic. The coffee is pretty good and the staff are friendly. I had one employee who asked me how I liked the coffee when she saw me in the store later. Nice job

A nice Barnes and Noble with a Starbucks inside. The product offering is wide, especially for the…read moresize of the store. In particular I like the size of their manga and magazine sections. They also host events fairly regularly like author signings and game nights. The only minor criticism is that sometimes it's hard to find an employee for assistance, but that's not really their fault.

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I love love love antique and vintage books, love. They…read morehave a wonderful selection on anything that tickles your fancy, name a genre and its there. I did find weekday appears to be either termite or roach in some books, so I had to being them home freeze them and they're still bagged for another 2 weeks to check for eggs. So that was a huge downside. Be mindful of them when purchasing.

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Jabberwocky Children's Books & Toys

3.9

(9 reviews)

0.2 mi

Jabberwocky Children's bookstore was a pleasant surprise on our first trip to Fredericksburg! My…read moreniece loved all of the toys and picture books. We enjoyed the magic kits too! Staff were friendly and nice. A little pricey, but I get it , stuff was a good quality. I enjoyed the books especially the chapter books for kids section. Fun reads! It was a blast ! Favorite store for little ones , we went back twice!

Great selection of kids books! Many authors, entitled, I've never seen before, but are really…read moreinteresting and well done. Staff is great and very helpful

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The Grove of Brite Blessings

3.9

(31 reviews)

0.1 mi

Unique metaphysical shop located inside Shoppes At Caroline Square in downtown Fredricksburg…read more Photography is not allowed inside the shop, so I only posted online photos of products I purchased or saw and outside signs of the shop. Staff was very helpful in letting me see items locked in glass cabinet displays. I purchased The Godfather Tarot and the house blessing on parchment paper. It was very easy to find. If you make a purchase more than $10 you can get a chance to enter a raffle to win a mystery gift. Prices are fair. I almost purchased a journal there yet decided to get it online since it was on sale. The shop has a vast tarot & oracle deck selection with 15% off on clearance items. A metaphysical store worth checking out for Oracle & tarot decks, books, and various items.

Crystal's, candles, and everything else. Loved it all…read more And so reasonably priced. What more can you ask?

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Union Market District

Since moving to the DMV I have been trying to get out more and explore. I wanted to try this place…read morefor so long and just finally had my first experience. I want to kick myself for letting it take this long. It is always so vibrant here, tons of people coming and going. Ample parking, both on and off street. A bunch of outside seating and just a crowd that is happy to be here. Then, inside, get ready for a sensory overload. All the aromas from all the different stalls will make you second guess where you will grab some grub. Then you might also want to graze...err, I mean browse on what to take home. I love exploring this place. I wandered around for quite some time until I zeroed in on where to eat. Even though this place is always so busy, it feels intimate enough to be alone in a sea of people. With that, I give you review 4400!

Union Market has been a highlight of my DC trip! Such an awesome little space with tons of…read moreexcellent food vendors to choose from. We decided to do our own little food tour within the market and sample some bites from a few stalls. We tried: 1. Masala dosa from Sambar & Spice. This may have been one of the best dosas I've ever had, and I'm not exaggerating. So epic! A must try, 2. Chicken dumplings from Laobun - soft, freshly prepared and melt in your mouth good. Also affordable! 3. Fish tacos from the famous seafood spot. These were sadly my least favorite item on our little food tour, the slaw was overpowering but if removed the pan seared fish was flavorless. 4. Wrapped up with some matcha and iced coffee - can't go wrong with those. Enjoyed browsing the little artisan stalls as well. An amazing stop on my trip to DC!

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DePaul’s Urban Farm

I've driven past this place several times, and I finally decided to stop in and check it out. I…read morelove visiting garden centers and browsing all the plants and flowers. Everything was so vibrant when I visited that I wanted to buy every plant in sight, but of course, I had to limit myself. I was also pleasantly surprised to find a small shop inside that sold clothing, gifts, candles, soaps, and home decor. I can't wait to come back in the fall to see everything they have then.

Cute little farm with large varieties of flowers in summer and pumpkins in fall!…read more Their shop sells seasonal food and fresh fruit! I would recommend this place for people who are still going to cox farm

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Ventured here today looking for some fresh fruits and vegetables…read more Was happy with the selection for today. Picked up some yummy fruits and veggies. Was excited to see seeded watermelons and seeded grapes! We also grabbed some jelly's and apple butter. The Apple Butter took me back to Sunday mornings breakfast at Grandmas. The bakery side had a variety of yummy treats from doughnuts, pies, cookies and cakes. Definitely grabbed a few for later. The Apple Pie ice cream my hunnie ordered was delicious. Tasted just like Apple Pie. Looking forward to our next adventure here already.

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