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    The Library

    4.0 (129 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Pizza, Salad
    Closed Closed
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Cute Booklet Menu
    Ashli M.

    Super cute place that's very laid back. Perfect for grabbing drinks with friends or for happy hour. They have indoor and outdoor seating which both at nice, just depends on your vibe. Severe greeted when we first walked into the outdoor seating area but to order we had to order inside at the bar. Not sure if this is standard or because they had an event going on, either way we didn't mind. The pizzas are yummy (we got the pepperoni and the Hawaiian). The food came out fast and was still hot which is a major plus. The paper plane drinks were average. After we got our food nobody came to check in on us, but maybe since it's a very laid back establishment and you order at the bar, maybe that's how things are done. I'd come back again when they aren't having an event. Check them out!

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    Foodie1234 E.

    Wow! This place is true to its name...it does look like a Public Library, a prestigious-looking one at that! The architecture is fascinating! Whoever owns this place is so awesome to have preserved it. The place feels cozy inside, it has a lot of seating, including a set of couch on both sides of the restaurant. The books are real!!! You gotta see where the restroom is...the way to it is like a mini library shelves maze (I know it's a lot of words...but it's the best way to describe it). The crew is nice and pleasant. They bake their pizzas in an outdoor stone oven. We got the Pepperoni with hot honey sauce. The pizza is delicious! We will definitely be back and try the other ones.

    Tri-tip salad and hot honey pepperoni pizza
    Ricky R.

    Super friendly staff, love the vibe, they have indoor and outdoor seating. Drinks tasted good and were made well. Pizza was made in a woodfire grill which added flavor! Tri-tip salad was made fresh and the wings were pretty average. Overall, I recommend coming here with friends or your significant other, on the pricier side for the food, average prices for the drinks.

    Sirena L.

    The Library Bar was such a cool experience. I absolutely love books, so this place was perfect for me. The atmosphere was cozy, unique, and full of character. I ordered a Midori Sour, husband has a michelada no alcohol and it was refreshing and well made. Service was good, and while the food was o yummy they are on the smaller side though, so if you're hungry, I recommend ordering one for yourself. I'm from out of town, but this is definitely a spot I'll visit again and recommend all book lover to visit you won't be disappointed.

    Two Espresso Martinis
    Denise W.

    Waited over 20 minutes for 2 drinks. They only brought one. Then waited another 10 minutes for the other drink. The bartender dropped it off. Not friendly. First time here. Won't be back.

    Current cocktail 2/2026
    Andrea M.

    Took 25 minutes to make a salad. Seemed the hostess wanted me to pay before receiving the food. Pretty cool building. the bartender brought the cocktail but forgot the water. The kitchen help brought the salad out. Had to ask for utensils. The rr gimmel was good. Charges 8.13% Vacaville tax. Wanted to try the beets salad

    Lea M.

    The Library was actually a great break away from the typical bar/restaurant scene. It's very intimate, close, and warming the moment you walk in and seeing all the amazing collection of books throughout the restaurant was something that sat very well in my soul. The collection of books was donated from a UC Berkeley professor after he passed and I must admit, a nice collection at that. There are seats, sofas, and tables scattered throughout the area and a nice sized piano in a corner. I was thrilled to see little knickknacks all throughout the bar location. I asked the bartender about some little toys that were hidden on top of some of the shelves and he said that when kids forget their toys, they hide them around the area. So if your kids end of missing your toy there, they'll be sure to have it somewhere. To the food. We ordered the pepperoni pizza and the wood oven mac and cheese. They tasted great and was delicious, there was no left overs! The mixed drinks tasted great and we enjoyed a few beers that was available on tap. Nice establishment! Definitely recommend!

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    Jenavieve Z.

    Didn't get food today but eyeing those pizzas I'll definitely be back for them! This is such a cozy and vibe bar and restaurant. The interior is like a mansion library. It's classy and elegant. I got a grapefruit spritz and sat at the bar. The drink is so good! Service is also fast and friendly. The bartender saw me taking pictures and suggested different tricks I love that! The bar table is make of a book shelf. The books are perhaps not functional but it's just such a vibe! There's also a large outdoor area so when the weather gets warmer it would be great to enjoy some drinks and pizza outside!

    Bookshelf
    J L.

    Just stopped by for drinks. I love libraries and this old Carnegie still has good bones even though now a cocktail hangout. They were busy so took a bit to get my mixed cocktail after ordering. We sat down and were given a number to place on table for when drink order was delivered. Just needs a few cozy solo spaces and that would make it even more delightful.

    They give you a number if you're drinking inside and then deliver your cocktails to your table - I did love this
    Daisy L.

    Of course the first time I come here, old man Too Short was next door- needless to say it was chaotic. They have bar seating, but I am unsure if due to the concert they said you could not sit and order, you had to wait in the long line to order. Exactly why they don't get stars, the ones I did give are for the staff only. They were super friendly. I was not impressed at all by their menu, they have nothing that is unique to them other than a ton of basic and classic cocktails. They need a bar manager crafting and inventing some cocktails specific to "The Library". Due to the long line, they did allow me to order two drinks, and truthfully for the cost which trust me I am not complaining about, it's the glass it came in? It was giving dive bar and this is not a dive bar? I was confused? Overall this was no for me, not coming back. I think ppl from Vacaville might be into this if they don't know any better, but for someone who is huge on hand crafted cocktails yall need to step your game up! Sorryyyy

    Beautiful place! I love all the furniture and the books! Thank you Morne for the amazing hospitality!

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    It's a decent place, but the food can be a bit overpriced. It can be a pretentious place at times, but the service was prompt.

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    Great place and drinks/pizza were good. Only downfall was it took a long time to order and get our drinks due to one bartender available

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    Ask the Community - The Library

    Can books be read while seated waiting for your food?

    That is the best part of it!! There are books everywhere!!!

    Is this spot good for kids?

    Yes. They have games and plenty of seating. Kids just can't sit in the bar area

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