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Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

Café, Used Bookstore, and Event Space$$$$

SoHo, New York

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Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

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Ranked #2 for cozy places in SoHo
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group
"Free wifi, good coffee, great cause, wonderful volunteers."(14 Tips)
"used books and relax in the back café"(8 Tips)
"The Moth Storyslam is excellent."(3 Tips)
"Best bookstore in the city and has free wifi."(12 Tips)

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Kendal CockrelMarch 16, 2018
This place is a book and coffee lover’s paradise.
Sean KwonDecember 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
They have intelligentsia coffee for 1.50. Basically a steal
Scott HargrovesOctober 12, 2019
Good cause. Terrible attitude. Lady in the cafe was incredibly rude, so much that we had to cancel our order and leave. Avoid unless you like to be shouted at and treated like dirt.
Matthew McKennaApril 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Always something good in the $.50, $1, $3 racks. Nice relaxed atmostphere and free wi-fi!
Christine Danielle LyonsFebruary 9, 2013
Stop in here for a coffee and a chill read on your break.
Michael WarnerAugust 13, 2018
Nice place to be on a rainy day
ShawnieJuly 6, 2013
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Evan SchwartzNovember 29, 2015
Books, coffee, sitting, conversation
Kat VallesJune 16, 2014
Nice to get some (handwritten) work done here - no outlets!
Jemar SouzaDecember 2, 2012
Don't waste money on bottled water; their iced tap water is frickin amazing.
Jonathan BurstonMarch 12, 2011
A cool place to grab a coffee and muffin. Bear with the service it can be a little slow.
Chelsi NakanoOctober 16, 2010
Chill place to hang. Add an excellent cause and one very cute barista. = Perfect.
Savannah PetrickJuly 8, 2015
good coffee refill deal
Caitlin ClementsJanuary 14, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Home to the annual Christmas Carol marathon reading
Yera HaJune 28, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get the iced latte, feel renewed
Cole KennedyMarch 16, 2015
Books? Coffee? All for a good cause? Yes please.
HashtagNYUOctober 12, 2016
The coffee is cheap and the upper level setting (if you can snag it) is cozy and quiet. Plus, post study time, treat yourself to some cool thrifty finds next door at the Housing Work Thrift Store.
justinstonedAugust 19, 2011
Best sale books in NYC. All for a good cause too!
Stage BuddyApril 19, 2013
Most of their events are FREE! Read more
Akiyo HamamotoMarch 3, 2013
Mon–Fri: 10 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 10 AM–5 PM
Nicholas BorgeApril 26, 2017
Take a quiet coffee break surrounded by books
Stella BellaJanuary 12, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Everything you buy goes to a great cause. Love to buy books and drinks here!
Samuel HowardOctober 7, 2014
Been here 25+ times
30% off on the first weekend of the month.
Dilek Akca HaskanOctober 19, 2011
Best bookstore+coffee place in NYC! Loves studying here!
Morgan PolotanSeptember 2, 2017
Cafe in a bookstore, not the other way around
Luke KingmaJuly 8, 2012
None of the outlets work. Awesome... Bring your laptop charges.
David BenjaminNovember 24, 2009
Once a month, 30% off all books, music, DVD's. Usually the second weekend of the month, Saturday and Sunday all day.
@cfnobleJanuary 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Kids book sale Fri-Sun. $1 softcovers. And sales support homeless services. Great place.
Ayda ŞenerMarch 6, 2015
row after row of adventure after adventure!
Isabella LauDecember 4, 2012
Wifi available w/ purchase (SoHo)
Giada CalcagniJanuary 31, 2018
This place is gorgeous ❤️
James SmoleyFebruary 9, 2015
Coffee is pretty expensive - $4 for a small cappuccino
The Spark GroupJanuary 7, 2011
Been here 10+ times
great place to actually get work done. the free wi-fi doesn't hurt.
JadeJune 8, 2010
Best place in the city to study and you just can't beat the free Wi-Fi!
Suri RAugust 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Free wifi, good coffee, great cause, wonderful volunteers. <3
Paul MaySeptember 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Turkey, brie and apple sandwiches are great!
Saif DiaSeptember 8, 2015
All books are donated.
Christina NawabiMay 18, 2015
50 cent book rack!
ShawnieJune 27, 2013
Hello, free wifi and quiet space!
Matthew SchmohlJanuary 5, 2017
80s goth playlist
Amy 🍦August 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Didn't get into The Moth? Get dinner nearby, then go back at intermission ~8:45pm.
Charlie SneathMarch 12, 2011
sit, relax, and coffee. really laid back vibe.
Jonathan BurstonMarch 12, 2011
Try out the Morning Glory muffin. Definitely worth it
Fiendishly BookishMay 6, 2010
Best bookstore in the city and such a great cause as well! Read more
Stacy Bo BacyApril 4, 2019
Noisy but I could work here for hours.
Glitz LatinoaméricaFebruary 2, 2012
Gossip Girl: Vanessa spots Charlie reading a strange book (Episode: 420)
Julia IrwinJuly 18, 2011
great place to camp out and get work done Read more
Ethan CoteDecember 28, 2010
Don't plan on staying a while until you make sure you have some laptop battery left, they have no power outlets!!!! Lame-o!
Randy WongNovember 29, 2014
The Moth and books
DariaSeptember 18, 2010
I love this place & it's great for meetings.

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