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Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

Café, Used Bookstore, and Event Space$$$$
SoHo, New York
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    Suri R.
    "Free wifi, good coffee, great cause, wonderful volunteers."(14 Tips)
    The Corcoran Group
    "used books and relax in the back café"(8 Tips)
    Valerie L.
    "The Moth Storyslam is excellent."(3 Tips)
    Freddy W.
    "Best bookstore in the city and has free wifi."(12 Tips)
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  • Kendal C.
    Kendal CockrelMarch 16, 2018
    This place is a book and coffee lover’s paradise.
  • Sean K.
    Sean KwonDecember 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They have intelligentsia coffee for 1.50. Basically a steal
  • Scott H.
    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 M.
    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 Lyons
    Christine Danielle LyonsFebruary 9, 2013
    Stop in here for a coffee and a chill read on your break.
  • Michael W.
    Michael WarnerAugust 13, 2018
    Nice place to be on a rainy day
  • Shawnie
    ShawnieJuly 6, 2013
    http://www.yelp.com/review_share/O4UeWRZLKuS3GRC4ELJRog/review/fjpI-QyQyuZnS0auWWu_FQ?fsid=GkOzUNvTAap8bgkCNfTU7Q
  • Evan S.heart icon on user image
    Evan SchwartzNovember 29, 2015
    Books, coffee, sitting, conversation
  • Kat V.heart icon on user image
    Kat VallesJune 16, 2014
    Nice to get some (handwritten) work done here - no outlets!
  • Jemar S.
    Jemar SouzaDecember 2, 2012
    Don't waste money on bottled water; their iced tap water is frickin amazing.
  • Jonathan B.
    Jonathan BurstonMarch 12, 2011
    A cool place to grab a coffee and muffin. Bear with the service it can be a little slow.
  • Chelsi N.
    Chelsi NakanoOctober 16, 2010
    Chill place to hang. Add an excellent cause and one very cute barista. = Perfect.
  • Savannah P.heart icon on user image
    Savannah PetrickJuly 8, 2015
    good coffee refill deal
  • Caitlin C.heart icon on user image
    Caitlin ClementsJanuary 14, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Home to the annual Christmas Carol marathon reading
  • Yera H.heart icon on user image
    Yera HaJune 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the iced latte, feel renewed
  • Cole K.heart icon on user image
    Cole KennedyMarch 16, 2015
    Books? Coffee? All for a good cause? Yes please.
  • HashtagNYU
    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.
  • justinstoned
    justinstonedAugust 19, 2011
    Best sale books in NYC. All for a good cause too!
  • Stage B.
    Stage BuddyApril 19, 2013
    Most of their events are FREE! Read more
  • Akiyo H.
    Akiyo HamamotoMarch 3, 2013
    Mon–Fri: 10 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 10 AM–5 PM
  • Nicholas B.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas BorgeApril 26, 2017
    Take a quiet coffee break surrounded by books
  • Stella B.
    Stella BellaJanuary 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything you buy goes to a great cause. Love to buy books and drinks here!
  • Samuel H.heart icon on user image
    Samuel HowardOctober 7, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    30% off on the first weekend of the month.
  • Dilek A.
    Dilek Akca HaskanOctober 19, 2011
    Best bookstore+coffee place in NYC! Loves studying here!
  • Morgan P.heart icon on user image
    Morgan PolotanSeptember 2, 2017
    Cafe in a bookstore, not the other way around
  • Luke K.
    Luke KingmaJuly 8, 2012
    None of the outlets work. Awesome... Bring your laptop charges.
  • David B.
    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.
  • @cfnoble
    @cfnobleJanuary 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Kids book sale Fri-Sun. $1 softcovers. And sales support homeless services. Great place.
  • Ayda Ş.
    Ayda ŞenerMarch 6, 2015
    row after row of adventure after adventure!
  • Isabella L.
    Isabella LauDecember 4, 2012
    Wifi available w/ purchase (SoHo)
  • Giada C.heart icon on user image
    Giada CalcagniJanuary 31, 2018
    This place is gorgeous ❤️
  • James S.
    James SmoleyFebruary 9, 2015
    Coffee is pretty expensive - $4 for a small cappuccino
  • The Spark Group
    The Spark GroupJanuary 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    great place to actually get work done. the free wi-fi doesn't hurt.
  • Jade
    JadeJune 8, 2010
    Best place in the city to study and you just can't beat the free Wi-Fi!
  • Suri R.
    Suri RAugust 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Free wifi, good coffee, great cause, wonderful volunteers. <3
  • Paul M.heart icon on user image
    Paul MaySeptember 11, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Turkey, brie and apple sandwiches are great!
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaSeptember 8, 2015
    All books are donated.
  • Christina N.
    Christina NawabiMay 18, 2015
    50 cent book rack!
  • Matthew S.
    Matthew SchmohlJanuary 5, 2017
    80s goth playlist
  • Shawnie
    ShawnieJune 27, 2013
    Hello, free wifi and quiet space!
  • Amy .
    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 S.
    Charlie SneathMarch 12, 2011
    sit, relax, and coffee. really laid back vibe.
  • Jonathan B.
    Jonathan BurstonMarch 12, 2011
    Try out the Morning Glory muffin. Definitely worth it
  • Fiendishly B.
    Best bookstore in the city and such a great cause as well! Read more
  • Stacy B.heart icon on user image
    Stacy Bo BacyApril 4, 2019
    Noisy but I could work here for hours.
  • Glitz Latinoamérica
    Glitz LatinoaméricaFebruary 2, 2012
    Gossip Girl: Vanessa spots Charlie reading a strange book (Episode: 420)
  • Julia I.
    Julia IrwinJuly 18, 2011
    great place to camp out and get work done Read more
  • Ethan C.
    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 W.heart icon on user image
    Randy WongNovember 29, 2014
    The Moth and books
  • Daria
    DariaSeptember 18, 2010
    I love this place & it's great for meetings.
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