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    The Read Queen Bookstore & Cafe

    4.9 (51 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    I pre-ordered this and picked it up the day it came out. I got so busy reading, I forgot to post!
    Tammy S.

    An amazing place to meet a friend, get your next best read or chill on the little deck with a coffee and your work (or a good book). It's the most adorable space with tables, books, stickers, cards, journals and games. The staff is super friendly and helpful. You can even bring in used books for discounts toward your book purchases and the best thing is that they are locally owned and independent! While the space is small, the book selection is top notch. I come here to meet friends, find great reads and get some work done while sipping an interesting coffee drink. This space is FIRE!! Just incredible and inspiring!

    Great interior offers books, nooks, and snacks
    Daniel E.

    Walking around one of my favorite towns in Colorado, I found an outstanding bookstore, Lafayette's "The Read Queen Bookstore and Cafe!" I promise there will be many more visits in the future! Tucked away a block east of Public Road in an excellent complex, this bookstore has a fabulous overall vibe and a wonderful space for whatever your needs. We browsed for an extended period and found a book to our liking, but we also sampled some of their food and drink. I enjoyed the nix within the store and the positive energy throughout. I most enjoyed the greeting from a staffer, who was so kind and warm in her hello and answering some questions. There was no needless push, no selling mode, just a kind greeting that led to a positive initial visit. She might have been management, but her interaction was similar to each of the staffers we encountered.

    My yummy almond joy coffee!

    Loved it!! So cute and the coffee was great, nicest staff ever. We will definitely be back!!

    A book that they even wrapped for me! #partyready
    Hannah S.

    The Read Queen Bookstore & Cafe is a majestic land filled with books, new and old. They even have noble knights and knightesses who can lead you to a new find, craft a latte and masterfully wrap a book to go. After being treated with such prestige, you'll be feeling like a Prince or Princess with a great grand story in hand. (:

    a perfect dry cappuccino
    Spencer C.

    The Read Queen--what a great bookstore. Stopped in because of the coffee shop. But had a wonderful experience. Browsing the shelves is easy with plenty of staff recommendations. The curation is excellent, with highlights from a variety of auth I was so charmed that I got my cappuccino in a mug even though I originally wanted it to go. And my cappucino was perfect. I asked for it extra dry--a style that few baristas really care to do--but it came out perfectly airy. So if you're in the area, stop by and have a go, if only for a cuppa.

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    This is such a fun, local bookstore cafe and gift shop! I would absolutely send friends here to visit and will be back to buy more books!

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    What isn't amazing? The book selection is wonderful, the games and gift shop is heaven -- the staff are kind and kind to each other.

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    What a wonderful place! Great coffee and great books. I love that the used books and new are together and you can choose which you want.

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    Cozy. Great books. Staff selections. Toys, cards, stationary - can spend two days in here!!

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    3 years ago

    Brief update: The new books displays at the front of the store have disappeared! This was my favorite part of the store.

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    Great selection of books and sometimes they hold small concerts in their courtyard.

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    4 years ago

    Cute local bookstore. The people were super helpful and there were lots of cool additional gifts.

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    The location is convenient, right in front of WOW Children's Museum (they also have a small room for children's books).

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    I loved every second we spent here this afternoon in Louisville! It's located in a non descript…read morealley and just keeps going and going. So many books and records... and amazing furniture, artwork and decorative accents to make your home one of a kind. My favorite space was the basement-level listening lounge. Such a vibe!! The prices were varied... some were bargains, and some had higher price tags. I feel all were fair and I appreciated the laid back, no-pretense, we-trust-you atmosphere. There's no place I've ever visited like it, and I can't wait to go back.

    This is a place to go if you want some funky decor for your home! Little Horse is located in a…read moresmall, indoor alley in multiple rooms off the main street in Louisville. It is so fun to wander through! There are multiple rooms filled with books, art, vinyl, mid-century modern furniture, dishes, vintage clothes, and knickknacks to spice up your home decor. They also sell vintage music players and stereo systems. It's a really awesome, curated space! This is a great spot to find a unique gift or shop for house wears. Little Horse also owns Elephant Room, which is a gathering space hosting monthly DJ sets. I'd love to come back and see the magic. Owners are really nice and can help you find what you're looking for!

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    TeaLee's Teahouse & Bookstore - The inside of this quaint little tea house.

    TeaLee's Teahouse & Bookstore

    4.8(88 reviews)
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    My friend made reservations for High Tea at TeaLee's tea house. This is not your typical, run of…read morethe mill, high tea. The atmosphere was amazingly calm and welcoming. The owner herself, Miss Risa was taking care of creating this unique culinary experience. The first service we chose a peach oolong. This was served with a green salad and broccoli quiche. Wonderful! I cannot tell you what the salad was dressed with, but the flavors!!!! The quiche was absolutely perfect from crust to cheesy top. Second service was Yellow submarine. This refreshing chamomile was infused with dried pineapple and mango. The first cup was good, but the second was delightful. The fruit had time to meld with the chamomile and created an epic infusion. The third service was a Moroccan mint. This was just as wonderful as you would expect. We were served an open face curry egg salad and a homemade fermented cucumber on a seasoned cream cheese. The flavors were wonderful. The sweet serving was a blueberry scone with Lemmon curd, apple cake and macrons. Service was top notch, the owner came over to chat with us. We even had a chance to spend time with one of the guides from the local Black History Museum. This was a delightful end to our amazing day! Thank you for the hospitality

    I made a reservation several weeks in advance for high tea for myself and five girlfriends because…read morewe were excited to try something new together. The concept sounded perfect: a traditional three-tiered tray of finger sandwiches and sweets, a plated item like quiche, and bottomless tea over a three-hour reservation. To start with the positives, the staff were kind and polite, and the owner was accommodating when our group size increased closer to the date. The tea was good, and I appreciated that the teapots were kept warm with tea lights. The space itself is charming, and we genuinely enjoyed having time to sit and catch up. The food was delicious, they are amazing cooks. The biggest issue was the timing of the food. In every afternoon tea I have attended, the three-tiered tray is brought out shortly after being seated so guests can graze while enjoying tea. A plated item may follow later, but there is always something to snack on early in the experience. Here, we went almost two full hours without any food at all. The quiches arrived around the two-hour mark, and the three-tiered tray, which is the centerpiece of afternoon tea, did not arrive until about fifteen minutes before our three-hour reservation ended. No one was rushing us out, and we did enjoy being together, but waiting an hour and a half to two hours for any food simply is not reasonable. We were genuinely hungry for the first half of the visit and then suddenly had a large amount of food placed in front of us near the end. Instead of grazing leisurely, we were left trying to eat everything in a short window of time. With a reservation made weeks in advance and only one other small table present, it was surprising that nothing was delivered within the first hour. Even reversing the order and bringing out the tiered tray first would have completely changed the experience. We also received only one three-tiered tray for six people at a price comparable to other Denver tea houses where each guest receives their own. When we asked for boxes to take the remaining items home, we were told they only had paper sleeves. Afternoon tea items are delicate by design, and paper slips are not suitable for transporting layered finger foods without crushing them. Given that the tray was delivered minutes before the reservation ended, proper takeaway containers should have been available. Tea service was steady for much of the visit, but toward the end all three teapots sat empty for about ten to fifteen minutes, and I had to go upstairs to request a refill. This was secondary to the food timing, but it added to the overall sense that pacing and oversight were lacking. I truly wanted this to be a special afternoon, and I appreciate the kindness of the staff and the availability of vegan options. However, afternoon tea should feel thoughtfully paced, with food arriving early enough for guests to graze comfortably. Waiting nearly two hours for any food and then receiving the full tiered tray minutes before the reservation ended does not align with what high tea is meant to be.

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    My homemade pumpkin scone served warm with a dollop of lemon curd! Yummy

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