Reviews of Taylor Books (Coffee Shop)

David Sanders

Great place to grab a couple cups of coffee and a good book. Staff is wonderful and very helpful. Check out the used book room. You may be surprised at what you might find.

Trevor John Anderson

Locally owned for decades, Taylor books offers books by local West Virginia authors, best sellers and unique finds. The venue hosts local musicians and also features an art gallery that showcases Charleaton's most talented artists. The coffee shop is top-not, and it also offers West Virginia craft beer on tap. Bring a growler because you'll want to take some home. The baked good are homemade daily by the owner using traditional english recipes. This is a must-visit destination in Charleston, West Virginia.

Ashley Mills

Amazing place to visit. So much inside. A true gem. From books to coffee to a gallery and more. It is worth a visit.

Benji Gangwer

Good beer and great environment

Charles Baldwin

Cozy little book store, love the atmosphere

linda bevard

Great coffee, wonderful scones, nice artwork & fun atmosphere!

Sandy Guidroz

I've been coming on and off the Taylor books for years I love the entertainment on the weekends Friday and Saturday night and it's a great place to chill and drink coffee or whatever and have great conversations that people you know

Olmo Gonzalez Rodriguez

Nice book store with all the necesary. Check the art gallery have some cool stuff.

Sabriyah Shahbandy

Great atmosphere. Not a lot of books on some genres though (health, languages, etc)

Maggie Linsky

This bustling store has it all; books, coffee and snacks, entertainment and an amazing staff.

SapphirreEyes

Local bookshop with coffee shop and desserts. Cool gifts.

Kai Mueller

took my sweetheart and it was very unique, items art books and coffee food were both very tasty

Ted Parker

Best bookstore in Charleston!! They have art classes as well!!!

Jade Rowe

Amazing. I always have great servu e in here.

Lorraine Cunningham

Nice atmosphere, wide variety of books, friendly sales people

bryant guerrant

The mocha blast was wonderful.

seth owens

Books, beer, coffee, and snacks. Easily my favorite place in Charleston, WV.

Kris Mitchell

Great book selection and unique items in a locally owned business. Enjoy a coffee or smoothie and maybe some live music.

Elaina Segsworth

This is a great place

Susan Ward

Nice staff, beautiful atmosphere, and organized used books. This establishment will definitely make you feel warm and welcome with its well-brewed coffee and friendly company.

Sally Vance

Loved the coffee just a bit pricey

Linda Davis

Great atmosphere, delicious quiche on Sunday mornings to enjoy!

Shana Young

Great service and good coffee!!

Eric Meadows

Cozy book store, local art gallery, live music venue, craft beer on tap, coffees, treats, and more.

Daniel Fulton

I love the used book selection they have here. Staff were helpful with questions. Had a nice cup of tea in the cafe area, very cozy feel.

N Buckner

Great place to chill with beer or warm with coffee.

Kelsey Scott

My favorite place to visit in Charleston. This is a great place to study, and the coffee is great. Another great feature is the live music. They serve beer and wine as well, so grabbing a drink and listening to the live music is a perfect weekend activity.

David Linsell

Proper bookshop with a great coffee house and locally brewed craft beer to boot. Friendly staff, a loyal customer base and a lovely fish tank. What else do you need?

KF D

It's fine, the food is good. Service is what youd expect - a lot of angsty hipsters talking loudly and self-consciously about things they likely borrowed from Tumblr. Support local businesses and try not to get too annoyed at the 20-somethings vying for the coolest and woke-est while they make your coffee and roll their eyes when you ask what the hell the cutesy names of the drinks mean

Erica James

My favorite place in Charleston! Best coffee and atmosphere

Kent Shaw

Taylor Books is definitely one of those legit independent book stores. As in, across the country, there are book stores that held out against the Barnes & Noble / Borders expansion, and the hold out helped to preserve what feels like real literary culture. It is evident in lots of different sections of the store. I have a great deal of respect for Taylor Books and the book sellers and buyers who work there. My -1 star is really only about the poetry section. Three years ago, the poetry section was really interesting. I could browse, and I could find surprises among the selection. Something happened, though, as this last year, I don't find any surprises. Poetry might not be the best thing to judge a book store by. Alas, that's typically my biggest interest.

Zachariah Kushner

Love the atmosphere. And the gormet coffee!

James Gilmore

Great atmosphere and coffee.

Sara Runnion

Book store + coffee shop. Milky way latte was delicious and the staff were friendly. They forgot to call out my drink but it was still piping hot and they were apologetic anyway. Going back soon for sure.

Hector Jeyakaran

Fun neighborhood spot...new & used books, gifts, lots of personality; coffee shop, wine and craft beer, occasional author presentations and live music. Clearly a local favorite

Cyndee Adkins

Great place! Just as pricey though as starbucks for the coffee and food. Amazing selection of books and there is an art gallery! Great to take the kids to.

Preston Aldrich

Taylor books is a great place to stop in and relax. They have a large selection of books and a cozy coffee bar with some baked goods as well. They have an inviting and calming atmosphere.

Lori Elling

A lovely book store and coffee shop. They have a mix of the newer books and older ones. The staff was friendly and the prices were fair. If I lived closer I would definitely make this a regular stop.

Heather Ross

Great Atmosphere, good coffee and excellent books

jennifer dunn

Good coffee and interesting books and things to browse or buy.

Kagome Higurashi

Cute cafe, lots of good books, used and new~ Only issue was they only had ONE book by my fav author...xD But what are you gonna do?

Downie Winkler

Very cool! Nice atmosphere, great coffee, lots of interesting books.

Justin Hathaway

Seriously the best book store in Charleston. The coffee is great too!

SRO Productions 2018

Nice comfortable place

Dale Weerts

What a fun find on our way home from Massachusetts to Texas. This is a combination coffee house, book store and an art gallery. The staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed looking at all the different books (both new and used) throughout the store. One employee had a Texas connection (he was wearing a Texas State sweatshirt) which made for fun conversation. If you are looking for a fun place to visit, this is the place.

Cindy Keely

Need a good book, a cup of Joe, or other novelty item? then this is your next stop. #shoplocal

Jef Kaplinger

My family loves Taylor Books

John Willis

Homeless druggies in the alley across the street. One was kicked out from the cafe seating (told he had to leave because he was sleeping) while I was in there right after I bought my coffee. When I left the bookstore he was threatening to shoot someone he was arguing with loudly just outside the entrance. This place, and the street used to be nice. I probably won't be back because it feels unsafe. That's the same reason I stopped going to the town center mall after watching someone get stabbed there. It's a shame because this place has always been good and I've bought a number of recommended books here. I just can't recommend it now until the area gets cleaned up.

PAM AURSLAND

Very cool, historic and well worth the visit!

Richard Lutz

Nice place.

Cassie Chapman

Great coffee and great environment. Tom's of used books at a great price

Kathy Hudnall

Pleasant, friendly and warm atmosphere.

Thomas Ingles

Best independent book store around. Great magazine selection, new and used books.

Megan L

Hip little book store supporting West Virginia local authors, artists, and coffee! They have book readings and workshops on occasion and I hope the bohemian appeal keeps this place open because book stores seem to be in trouble these days with other reading options becoming much cheaper :/ The writing scratched on the bathroom wall is a little more clever than the average...

Mary E

I grew up going to this bookstore and I always come back whenever I'm in Charleston. They offer a great selection of books and I love their section that features Appalachian authors. You can also always find great deals in their used books section.

Andy White

The central hub of downtown Charleston for great Coffee, Books, Art, Cinema and Special events!

Jon Musselwhite

Great atmosphere. This is much more than just a bookstore. They have new and used books, of course, but they also have a theater, an art gallery, and a coffee shop. The people here are laid back and make it a wonderful place to spend some time downtown.

Alyssa Randolph

Atmosphere is great! Has live music on the weekends, great drinks and baked goods, and the book store area is very clean and organized. A very great locally owned book store and coffee shop. It also has an art exhibit area, featuring many different styles of unique and interesting artistry and sculptures. The only complaint I have is that multiple times I have gone there, and most times the tables in the coffee shop are somewhat dirty and sticky. Other than that, it's a wonderful and popular place to be. Staff are also relaxed and seem to enjoy working there, which adds to the ambiance of the place.

Chelsie Howsare

Taylor Books is a great place to enjoy books, coffee, and art all at the same time. I could spend hours in this place.

Ange Adkins

Great atmosphere, great coffee, tea, and other drinks and food. Terrific selection of books.

Michael Oliver

Cozy place to get coffee, work, and read.

Colleen Ryan

Such good finds at this book store, and I love that coffee is just steps away.

SL SHAVER

A Charleston institution - awesome coffee drinks, legit scones and muffins baked fresh every day, good soups, too. Chill. Curated book selection, used books, art gallery and sales, even an indie movie theatre. Taylor is awesome!

Jaclyn Jewell

Nice book store, has excellent coffee.

Rob O'Connor

The atmosphere in Taylor Books is great. In this age of Amazon, it's so nice to see a physical book store thrive - at least I hope they're thriving. The atmosphere in the store is so cozy and welcoming, the staff is very friendly, and the coffee and baked goods are delicious. For such a small town, Taylor has a great selection of magazines and slightly reduced selection of newspapers. Nevertheless, as I said at the top, it's great to have a book store where you can walk in and put your hands on a book. It obviously can't compare to the selection available at Amazon but I think a store like Taylor continues to be important and I support them as much as I can.

Emily Locke

Great bookstore/cafe/music venue. I would probably be camped out here constantly if k lives here.

Bonnie D Gifford

Everything you could want in an independently owned bookstore. Beyond books there is local art, live music and a small movie theater. They serve beer and wine in addition to coffee. In the heart of the Charleston, WV's historical downtown. Don't miss Ellen's ice cream just across the street!

Joan Parker

A great place to go for new or used books, coffee and tea, and a variety of live music on the weekend.

b. keiffer

Excellent plave to get coffee, books. Great entertainment from local musicians free.

ME Trent

Their coffees and teas are very good with nice friendly service

Terra Muncy

I love Taylor Books. I'm there almost every weekend. The coffee is good and they offer a variety of teas as well. Wine is also an option at Taylor. When you walk in there is a magazine shelf to the right with a wide variety of magazines. The smell of books is everywhere. Down the hall and to the left is a small room usually exhibiting local art. To the right is a small sitting area and the coffee bar. A dessert display tempts you with a few goodies. In the back is a used book store within a book store where you can get a nice read at a discount or turn in your own books for credit on used books you may not have read. Most weekend nights there is live music from local musicians. It's a great place to hang, chill or just get some good coffee. There is one big glaring problem though, which is why I rate it a 4. If you are a wheelchair user there is no accessible bathroom and the aisles although navigable can be a little difficult especially if you use a manual wheelchair.

Richard Cheslick

Nice coffeeshop and art gallery too!

Michael Jarrells

Good music in a good atmosphere.

Jennifer Brown

Always a favorite spot of mine! Eclectic and trendy, you have to visit this place when in Charleston.

Clifton Isaacs

Outstanding place, vibrant, a center of vital artistic and intellectual activity.

rita johnson

Great staff very accommodating.

Jason Chamberlain

We spend a night in Charleston on our trips from NC to Ohio. We always start our second travel day with a stop at Taylor Books for coffee and to shop. The cafe is excellent with tasty drinks at a good price. The store has a nice selection of books, gifts, and stationery. I love being able to support an independent store like this.

Jenn Estepp

Such a great store! If I lived here, they'd get so much of my money! Great, somewhat curated selection. Cuddy and inviting staff. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. A total gem.

Rena M

Cute little shop of books and gifts. Coffee was delish!

Robert Absten

Locally owned bookstore with a nice coffee bar and several draft beers. Get a latte, browse the books, and enjoy.

Sherri Price

Awesome place to browse, get a great coffee, and delicious dessert!

Jessica Cash

Great place

Bruce Adkins

Just visit! You'll love it!

Jon Stuart

Great books,Great stafg

Rishi

Very friendly staff. Both in the cafe and the bookstore. What makes a rainy evening better than a hot mocha, good music and a warm atmosphere. A good place for meet ups with people or just working.

Jesse Lamp

Nice little book store with a great selection of all genres and quaint coffee shop. Definitely worth a stop.

Maisy James

Really matches the town's slogan: "hip, historic, almost heaven." Interesting books, art shows, inexpensive second-hand books in the back, and a cool coffee shop. If you go to Charleston, you have to stop here.

Andrew Babic

Good book store helpful individual

Edward Casto

I love spending an evening there. Browsing, listening, and enjoying time with friends. Great atmosphere on Capitol Street.

Jason Campbell

Great Chai! And great book selection!

Jon Syner

Great coffee and better atmosphere. I would rather go here than Starbucks

Melinda Perron

Pretty awesome independent book store. It has a coffee shop and a cool art/knickknack section. The back of the store is full of inexpensive used books. My favorite section is probably the kids books by local authors. awesome for making kids proud of their Appalachian heritage.

Joshua Flanigan

Good coffee books in a great atmosphere

Brittany Adkins

Always the best in Charleston. Hidden gem!

carrie casto

Combination of new and used book. They have a coffee shop attached

Ziggy Online Debate

Great book selection and great tea/coffee options. Drinks very affordable!

Ron

Great coffee and atmosphere

Tina Badley

Old fashioned charm. Great coffee

Ashon Woodbury

Excellent coffee and ambiance! It's a great, quiet place for good coffee and a read

Kenneth Tangerois3 Maroc

Taylor Books is definitely the best bookstore and café in downtown Charleston, West Virginia. It occupies a large groundfloor space at 226 Capitol Street, and the popular place is divided into three distinct areas: books, café and the art gallery. You can also find and purchase any of numerous gift items, magazines and greeting cards. This bookstore attracts a steady flow of residents, tourists, students and workers from area businesses. On Fridays and Saturdays in the evenings Taylor Books’ theater shows films, downstairs, and several times each month talks and lectures are given. You may order delicious freshly made soups, chili, sandwiches, salads, saumon fumé and various homemade cakes. Beers and domestic wines are also sold. The several seating areas at Taylor Books include a comfortable leather sofa and chair, a curved booth, a few benches and ten small round tables with chairs. There is also a small wooden conference table with several chairs where some people sit while enjoying their food and drinks and using their laptop computer, iPad or telephone. The WiFi is always strong and reliable. You will find people come here daily to eat, enjoy various coffees and teas, and work or relax. If you order coffee in a mug, you can request two or three free refills. Why go to a Starbucks when a Taylor Books is so much better? My brother frequents Taylor Books every other day. He meets and greets his friends and various acquaintances as well as the always-polite, efficient and friendly staff. It is a very popular place downtown and you will meet all sorts of interesting people. Honestly, I do not know what I would have done while visiting Charleston for five weeks without this wonderful place. It is a real treasure. Thank God (and the English owner) for Taylor Books! I do not usually give five stars for my reviews, but Taylor Books really deserves to be rated five stars. It is truly a rare gem.

Debby Kucera

They have a very good variety for a relatively small space. The cafe looks really good, though I didn't get anything there. I would, based on the looks and prices. I dont live in the area, I visit from time to time.

Glennie Sewell

Love this place

Susan Settle

This place is wonderful. Plenty of books, yummy food and drinks. Even art too! Plus the smell of books and coffee. What could get better?

Mike Walker

I really liked the vibe immediately upon entering. Went to order coffee and the gentleman taking the order was great. The "lady" making it was a real shrew. Snappy and churlish. I will not buy coffee here again.

Taylor Crammer

Great local coffee shop with an amazing vibe and atmosphere. Live music most Friday and Saturday nights. Be sure to check out the discounted book section for some interesting gems.

john hamon

This is a great place to come, and browse a great selection of books, albums or just sit and have a cup of coffee and just gather your thoughts.

Zach Dienes

Have to say on don't come to Charleston, WV very much but stopped in Taylor Books to see Sasha Collette play and the atmosphere was awesome. The dark roast coffee I had was delicious and very aromatic. I also enjoyed a strawberry banana smoothie and a seven layer cookie. I enjoyed it all and they carry many periodicals and books including some local writers. Stop in if you are ever in town. Highly recommend.

Hope Bias

This is my favorite place in Charleston, hands down. Café, new and used books organized well, art from local artisans, entertainment and lectures, all flowing together harmoniously. What more could I ask for? I miss it greatly when I am not in the area.

Paul Painter

When you are in Charleston this is a must. Great place to shop and have a good beverage.

Jim Woolwine

Comprehensive book selection.

Kenny Groves

Great atmosphere! Good people.

Mike Dillion

Good coffee, amazing quiche on Sundays.

Kylie P

Taylor books, wonderful as always. A cozy refuge from the bitter cold!

Grant Ericksen

All around good vibe for a book store.

Mark Mingrone

A great reason to come down to Capital Street. Books, art, great coffee and depending on the day and time live music.

Felicia gilman

Enjoyed our visits each time we come,atmosphere is very nice and the employees are wonderful!

R Pratt

Love Taylor books! Great Indie bookstore in downtown Charleston. Art Gallery, used book section, great new book section. Coffee shop, pastries and homemade scones. Brunch on the weekends with mimosas. Local craft beers available as well as wine by the glass and bottle. Live music on the weekends. Pottery classes available. It has everything!

carole carter

We are so fortunate to have this wonderful community gathering place. They support a wide variety of different art forms. You might hear local music, an author speak or just enjoy browsing.

Daniele Del Bandecca

Amazing, i ve been there 3 days to take a good coffee and studying

Lev Lazinskiy

Lovely local book store and coffee shop. Includes a selection of used and new books. Has an excellent collection of regional books as well so it’s a great place to learn more about West Virginia.

tony coleman

Great combo book store/ coffee shop/ art studio. Book selection is good they can order you anything just have patience. Some really nice pottery that is made by local artists and also wooden items too. They have nice mixed media paintings and other art pieces you can buy. Located in a nice older part of town. The coffee shop had alot of comfy seating. The coffee was well done and the vegetable quiche was nice. A good place to go for Sunday lazy day. Parking is not easy so you might have to walk a bit. Great place definitely go here.

Deanna Watts

I love a good bookstore. This place always has a wonderful selection. But my favorite parts are the coffee shop and the art. The coffee shop has delightful beverages and pastries. And the art on display is incredibly unique and most of it is reasonably priced. This is a stop we always make when in Charleston.

carol becilla

What a sweet spot. I'm not sure I would have found it but the hotel front desk staff directed me there when I asked for coffee and a bookstore. They were open at 7am!! Great time hanging out there.

Amber Brown

Lots of great books and some really good chai at the coffee shop.

pentley holmes

This place is amazing. You wouldn't expect this place to be so cool but man was is lively in there on a Friday night which I also wasn't expecting... they have live music on fridays and Saturdays and plenty of seating up front. They had quite a dee delicious beers on tap and wine for their patrons to enjoy in addition to coffee and some delicious looking food options. This place is pretty large also in addition to books and magazines I noticed a small art gallery as well it was a pleasant surprise to be at this gem my first time in charelston! Looking forward to going back!

Lily Rivers

Cute place to stop, chill, and enjoy.

Vivian Taylor

Small indie bookstore with a great selection of magazines as well as new and used books.

Joshua Jenkins

Favorite local place to get a cup of coffee, tea, smoothie, or breakfast treat. The staff is always so friendly!

Holly Kimble

Great atmosphere, Varied book & publication offering, art/creative gallery & coffee shop with occasional live music. Nifty place

ken silverstein

Locally owned bookstore. Good vibe in there

Dalton McVey

They have sokalata desserts now. I asked which on the far bottom left was and instead of opening his side to check he went back and forth in a short manner saying he cant see which one I'm talking about. It was awkward and frustrating.

catherine wright

Great book selection, cafe, and art exhibition. I can always find unique gifts here.

Amanda O'neill

Wonderful espresso

Shannon Farley

This place has the best selection of books for the best prices. Plus, they have a coffee shop right in the store. You can shoot and read, or listen to music, and have a coffee without having to go to different places. I'd recommend this place to everyone (and I do).

Brienna Jenkins

Delightful atmosphere, warm and inviting staff. Music is always intriguing. Great selection of literature in most if not all genres. Regularly displays local art in the gallery.

Julia Miller

Great variety of new and used books and art. Pleasant way to spend a Saturday morning. Once you have your reading material grab some coffee and a treat.

Aaron Roberts

This is my all-time favorite bookstore and coffee shop. The staff has always been friendly, the coffee is good, there is always a fun mix of odds and ends for sale, and I've gotten some great books from their selections. Their gallery also always has amazing exhibits so be sure to check it out as well

Carol Williams

Great...Love this place....

Kyle Berry

We always try to stop here when we're passing through to find a few deals and have a tasty treat.

Rebecca S

Best place ever. They have live music nearly every night. It is a super relaxing scene. I have also come here to get a cup of coffee and just read. Everytime I come it has been an enjoyable relaxing experience.

Heather Bowers

The food and coffee is wonderful as well as the atmosphere! My only complaint is the wobly tables that make not spilling your coffee a great challenge. There are three metal tables that are pretty sound, but other than that, be careful to not suddenly rest your hands on the table! Spilling the drink is a bit discouraging, otherwise, I could give 5 stars!

Mike Keller

Nice, locally-owned bookstore offering a variety of magazines, fiction and nonfiction books, juvenile literature and regional West Virginia and Appalachian works. There's also a small art gallery that hosts exhibits and book and gallery talks, a coffee and wine counter, and a nice lounge area for enjoying coffee, reading and the occasional musical group.

Michael David Owens

Can find harder to find books

Nour Dib

My favorite place in Charleston for the past 20 years. Such great staff!

careless kidzz

I love love love this bookstore. It has a chill hipster vibe. A lot to choose from and ask questions about. It has a place to show local crafts and very helpful staff, whom are friendly and nice. I was assisted with no problem and did not have to wait no time. Thanks y'all I would definitely recommend it to anyone

Kevin Johnson

Taylor Books is Awesome!! They have anything you want plus an art gallery!!!

David Castleman

Live music, coffee & treats, art, cinema, and of course books and magazines

Francis Fisher

Everyone gathers at Taylor's ...got it? ;)

Alan Kuhlman

Friendly cozy environment. Great coffee, sweets and savories. Excellent place to meet up with friends for conversation or solo for reading. Music most Friday and Saturday evenings. BONUS- very nice selection of reasonable priced wine and local craft beer

Jessi CupcakeFace

Taylor Books is the best bookstore and coffee shop in downtown Charleston. I would know, I work there.

Nickie Guinn

Love the art and rustic industrial decor. Great place to find unusual treasures of all kinds.

jordan dennison

Small selection, but some pretty good reads.

Cory Woodruff

Taylor Books is a cute lil bookstore + coffee. They’ve got some dope bumper stickers and the interior is cool.

Justin Salisbury

My favorite shop in Charleston.

Tony B

This is a phenomenal shop that has only gotten better over the years. It has become a staple of Capital Street. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out!

Sasha Strader

Perhaps a little pricey, but it is local. Great staff, good selection (what they don't have, they can order) and I love the used book section at the back

gabriella taylor

Great coffee, love the staff. I got at least twice a day.

Julie Kimball

My favorite place to go for coffee and always a discount sidewalk sale going on for books. This is charleston's best kept secret.