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    The Bookish Shop

    4.5 (129 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Steph G.

    OMG this by far exceeded our expectations. I actually saw this on social media and when I came to visit family in Arizona, we decided to make a day out in the east Valley and this is one of our stops. I have been to this downtown location many times before for other restaurants and honestly, I did not notice this coffee shop/bookshop. There's parking directly out front, but there's also a covered parking structure adjacent to the location. Inside, there is counter seating right against the barista/ordering area and it is surrounded by books of various genres, etc. and there's also some gifts to buy. Great tunes. Very helpful staff. The bathroom is fantastic. We ordered the iced date latte and the iced banana cream latte as well as the iced tea of the month. We prefer the iced tea over the latte to be honest. It was a pomegranate, vanilla iced tea. Although popular the iced latte in the iced banana cream latte were a bit underwhelming. I don't know if it lacked sweetness or flavor overall. They both were OK but if they did not stand out as extraordinary. I did purchase a few gift items as well. I would definitely come back if I was in the area lots of comfortable seating as well in a work area for people that have computers. I can see why it's all over social media. Great overall aesthetics, great selection of beverages and pastries, comfortable workspace.

    cookie butter drink
    Brian S.

    I have been to many coffee shops in my time reviewing on yelp and this is definitely a Hidden Gem in Arizona! The Bookish Shop is an amazing place to study, grab coffee, or even just to browse around for books. Their specialty Cookie butter coffee with cold foam and a sweet topping is as delicious as the atmosphere is inviting. Staff is friendly inviting and fast with orders. 100% deserves 5 stars.

    Butter cookie latte
    Naomi N.

    Absolutely obsessed with this bookstore café. It has everything I'm looking for in a study spot! There's plenty of space to study both inside and outdoors on the patio, which makes it super easy to settle in for a productive session (or stay way longer than planned). The second you walk in, you're surrounded by a romance book-lover's dream. The ambiance feels like stepping into a cozy Hogwarts library. It's warm, magical, and the perfect place to get lost in a book. There is also a vintage-style Photo Booth that will print out two photo strips for $5! I also love the story behind this place starting online and growing into a physical bookstore that now carries such a fun variety of books, plus the cutest hip and trendy merch (hats, book pins, shirts, and more). The coffee is good, and their menu is surprisingly extensive. I ordered the cookie butter latte and was genuinely impressed by both the size and the taste. On top of all that, the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Whether you're looking to study, find community, or just yap with fellow book lovers, this is such a fun and inviting space!

    Banana Pudding coffee with banana milk
    Michael V.

    I'm not a big reader, so I'm sure this place will absolutely kill it for any book worms. The vibe felt mainly for the booktok girls though obviously not restricted to that. They sell books, nicknacks, coffee, and even have a photo booth which was cool. It prints out 2 sets of three pictures for $5. The coffee I tried was the banana pudding coffee with banana milk. It sorta tasted like banana, mostly just a milk forward coffee. Just based on personal preference, it was a bit too sugary sweet for me, not as much of that coffee flavor coming through. The cashier was sweet though and even talked about a TV show with me that she noticed on my shirt, which is always nice and welcoming. Worth checking out.

    Blueberry Pancakes and Banana Pudding.
    Joyce W.

    Are you a lectiophile? You know, a lover of reading? On our first visit, we got two specialty drinks: Banana Pudding ($7, Banana bread base with vanilla cold foam and topped with vanilla pudding swirl): Maybe it was because I had the oat milk substitute but it didn't taste too strongly of banana. Blueberry Pancakes ($7, Blueberry milk with blueberry purée and topped with maple cold foam): I knew this drink was going to be amazing because how can it not? If you love blueberries, you can't go wrong here. It's a great space. The vibes are 100 with plenty of seating. It's in a great spot in DT GIlbert so shop, have lunch, and then end your day with a nice beverage.

    Jessa K.

    Met up with a friend at Bookish Shop today and it was such a cute spot! I've been wanting to check it out for a while after seeing a few videos about it on Instagram, and I loved the vibes. It's a combination bookstore and coffee shop, which makes it a really fun place to hang out and browse for a bit. The space itself is adorable with plenty of seating, so it's easy to sit, chat, read, or get some work done. The menu has a lot of options including espresso drinks, matcha, energy drinks and teas. I ordered the banana bread latte and it was absolutely delicious... I'm still thinking about it. They even had a photo booth, which was such a fun touch. Overall it's a cute and unique spot and I'd definitely come back!

    Holly B.

    The coffee was delish and the atmosphere, although not my style, was definitely super creative. Kind of gothic, Harry Potter-ish maybe? It doubles as a book shop, so you can shop while you sip. I wasn't a fan of the service, though. They were pretty standoffish and rude.

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    Theresa S.

    Was in the area and figured I'd check this place out! Parking is limited right out front but they do have a parking garage next door, as well as street parking. Super pretty interior, tables of books and cute merchandise! So many things to look at and buy for yourself or someone else. Originally was hoping to try one of their espresso drinks, but they were unable to do any espresso drinks due to their machine not working. Pretty bummed out but decided to try their Banana Pudding Chai with oat milk. It was pretty sweet but had great flavor. I believe if it was the espresso, it would have cut the sweetness which would have made it more my kind of coffee drink. Lots of seating to do work or just relax. Pretty quiet inside as well. Plan on coming back if I'm in the area to try more of their drinks!

    Diane M.

    On April 4, 2025, a corner retail space in Downtown Gilbert welcomed a new tenant. Formerly Arcade One, this L shaped suite is now a charming gift/ bookstore. Justine Woods, a retailer who started a subscription book only business has expanded into a brick-and-motar location. Books, unique gifts, book themed coffee beverages and food are tastefully displayed. A stroll through the store will show you the detailed designing that went into creating this inviting space. Offering mainly fantasy and romance books, I see why females make up most of the clientele. Cute outdoor tables and chairs welcome patrons as well as a long coffee bar with seating. I enjoyed the iced death incarnate ube drink. ($7) Made with pistachio syrup and ube cold foam it created a unique flavor! I'll be back.

    Banana pudding matcha & strawberry matcha
    Joseph L.

    A great cafe for those interested in reading books while sipping on your drink. This shop has a book theme with plenty of options/genres. As far as the drinks, we ordered the banana pudding matcha and strawberry matcha. Both were sweet and you can really taste the banana and strawberry. As for the matcha it's not great, I couldn't taste the matcha at all. The drinks were overpowered by milk and the strawberry/banana. If you're looking for high quality matcha drinks, this shop wouldn't be the spot. Aside from matcha they have coffee and teas. Maybe their other drinks are better? But this rating is based on what I ordered and my matcha expectations.

    Isabelle T.

    We came in for The Bride event and special drink. They had vegan options but no vegan cold foam. Its was only dairy. I would be a bigger fan with more vegan options including pastries! It was a well organized and clean space. An employee frequented the bathroom to make sure it was clean. This is always appreciated! It can get quite busy. The space was organized the best it could for people to get drinks and browse books. I hope they do more events! I would love to see this business thrive. even Stevens was in this space prior and they did not do well, sadly. This space is cute. Support local. Owners- I will frequent more with more vegan options!

    Nannaphat K.

    This is another one of my favorite coffee spot in downtown Gilbert. It has everything in one place from the creative coffee menu, bakeries, books until small gifting It's relaxing, quiet, and feels so comfortable at the same time. The drinks absolutely well balanced, not too sweet and strong coffee taste. The service is excellent and they know what's good in-house (ask the service for recommendations if you are unsure what to order) This place is a MUST to stop by and check it out. And you are the book lovers -- thai is your best choice!

    New Photo Booth
    Heather G.

    Yes, I'm back again! How adorable are their updated themes!? Just so fun to see the valentines theme plus the offered merch! I finally tried their pastries that are from the great gadsby bakery. I got the brown sugar poptart. It was pretty sweet & i'm not sure if there's an option to have it warmed up because I wasn't given one, but it definitely needs to be warmed up. I got the death incarnate again and this time it didn't hit like before so that was a bit disappointing. Not sure if it's dependent on the person that makes it. Friday at noon place is pretty packed inside, outside seating is plentiful and the ambiance is wonderful (just the current construction bringing down the mood lol) The have shades that come down outside to protect from the sun and I love that thoughtfulness! Guys I'm not sponsored here, I genuinely enjoy just come sitting here

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    Florals
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    Exercise DVDs are in the exercise session with the books
    Exercise DVDs are in the exercise session with the books
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    This place is a bit of a maze but definitely worth exploring. I happened upon this bookstore after…read morea hearty breakfast over at the Waffle House, which shares in the same general strip mall parking lot. What I liked about this place was the abundance of reference books. I need to bone up on my chemistry skills from way back, so I bought a couple of older texts for just such a purpose. I also wandered into their $1 zone and found a couple of impulse buys. How can you not be impulsive when every book in that section is a buck? I found an old cookbook from "The Froog"... that's The Frugal Gourmet for those who remember back when he had a cooking show on PBS. Those who think Paula Deen was the only famous cooking television personality to be tarnished by scandal would do well to look Jeff Smith up on the Interwebs. I guess I know now why his stuff is in the bargain section... but his disappearance from the culinary scene is my shopportunity! The staff here seemed quite knowledgable. I had an interesting discussion with them about the collectibility of some of the Dungeons & Dragons manuals they displayed. I was not aware that the Deities & Demigods manual (available here for $75) was produced in two different versions, the later one omitting any Cthuhlu mythology due to legal issues). I forgot to check which versions were stocked here, but I am well familiar with this book from my childhood (not because I was a D&D player, but because I was into mythology). I had a fun time exploring this bookstore and chatting with the staff. I will return to navigate Bookmaze again sometime. If you've got some time to kill, this is a fine, quirky little bookstore in which to browse, browse, browse for bargains.

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    Good selection of sci fi and fantasy
    Good selection of sci fi and fantasy
    I love these shelves and the floors are beautiful.
    I love these shelves and the floors are beautiful.
    Science Fiction and Fantasy books, Analog books, amazing selection. I used to read these ages ago! Love to see so many here.

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    Science Fiction and Fantasy books, Analog books, amazing selection. I used to read these ages ago! Love to see so many here.

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