Reviews of Molasses Books. (Book Store) in New York (New York).

Molasses Books

291 Reviews

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770 Hart St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States

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Information of Molasses Books, Book store in New York (New York)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Molasses Books

Wilson Yeung

Hands down the cutest bookstore in the Bushwick area. Not only do they sell second-hand books, it’s also a cafe where you can enjoy a cup of coffee if you choose to spend a cozy afternoon in the store

Emma H

Loved this book shop. I purchased a pretty niche book that I probably wouldn’t have found in another shop. Also the free bookmark was a nice addition. Really pleased and would recommend supporting 🥰 …

Ry Book Suraski

Small book shop with a few seats for coffee or wine. Not a cafe environment. I wish they had toast/snacks besides a cookie, but it's very nice. A small "bar" with maybe 6 seats and then a little table by the window. There are a couple tables outside on the sidewalk too. Very cute and nice.

Dan Rosen

Adorable little date night spot and place to pop into, whether midday or on a Saturday at 11pm. A great selection of used books, affordable drinks, and the distant but intentional energy of Bushwick.

Victor Cano

Small, cozy and have a wide variety of books of all kind around the store. Has very great drinks to grab a book and read. I love it here and love how small it is. It is very cute and the owner is very friendly and nice. I love it here and definitely will go again. My boyfriend spent big on here of books that are amazing like art and philosophy books.

Grecos Ramales

I was in this place because my wife's teacher invited him to try the coffee he sells and the truth is that I loved it, it was delicious, for those who love good coffee! HONEY MOON COFFEE! is the best

C Chance

I love every inch of this little bookstore & cafe.

Sol Sahade

Beautiful place , really good books affordable and tasty coffee <3

K King

Saw my hot co-worker read poetry here. Everyone else was also cool. Had a panic attack and left early - but I do not blame that on you Molasses Books. Has Underberg shots, 6 stars

Marta Bereza

Bookstore that is open until midnight. Dreams do come true.

Tom Palaima

This reminds me of coffee shops I hung out in on the lower east side early 80's and in Madison, WI early 70's. The book shelves are filled with books that are not just ways of wasting time. Atmosphere is very friendly. Even a first visit is like coming home. And the coffee is gooo-oood.

Johnny Zito

Great coffee and great selection of books, very affordable prices and comfortable atmosphere

Stephen Bennett

I love the feel of these kinds of shops - small, intimate, filled with coffee and books. The coffee is great. The vibe is great, and the book selection is awesome. Though they don't have a ton of space, they make the most of it with a curated collection of new and used books. Definitely give it a visit!

Tod Gemuese

Coffee and a great well-curated selection of used books! What more could you possibly ask for?!

Abel Tirado

A small but eclectic book shop with a wide variety of selections. Very clean, very hospitable with a coffee bar that is still open, with accommodations for covid-19. They accept credit cards but make sure to bring cash if you want to save 15 cents per transaction. All in all, very cute, very nice, highly recommend.

Jacquie Swears

this is a charming place ... good vibes here, makes a neighborhood feel like a community.

Marisa Crawford

Five stars for the place I miss hanging out at the most during the pandemic. Amazing selection of used books and a great place to sit and work/write with a beer or cup of tea, plus they play the best music.

Angel Webster

Good books and Great energy in this place.

Alex Fabry

i'm a fan of this bookstore. It's kind of small but I feel like it's filled to the brim with a huge variety of books. You could "explore the pages" for hours. Coffeeshop is a nice touch.

Emily Richard

Incredible little(!) nook of used books, and decently priced local beer. I spent about $50 for two beers, bakery item, and 4 books. It had just rained so the air conditioning was off and was just a lovely open door and classic fan. Very quiet on a late night Wednesday, but relaxing with jazz or low tempo electronic music. Store requests no laptops after 8pm

Christopher Alessandrini

Where to even begin with Molasses Books? This place is on another level. Incredible selection of used books, particularly art books and rare literary gems. Readings in translation series is also A+ with a wonderful range of contributors, and the bar is always well stocked. The room transforms at these events—or did, in pre-covid days. A perfect corner of the world.

emma butler

Cozy nook in this trendy neighborhood. Friendly staff. Reasonably priced secondhand books. Good selection of books! Great way to spend a cold, rainy day.

John Dobis

selection of books is surprisingly good. nicer experience than buying through amazon and good to support local businesses. hint: furthest shelf from front door as you walk in seems to always have the best selection. i feel like it's our duty as customers to buy something from the cafe on each visit. keep them in business!

Ladawn Barbara

So many used books and even series in very good conditions. Unlike some of the reviews here, I find the outdoor book shelves are sorted by genres. I didn't have to waste time digging each shelf for some random gem. There are even more inside the store, which is right next to the outdoor garage. They have some seriously good collections. I can spend more than an hour just looking at books and still feel silence very charming.

Bob May

Excellent calm atmosphere, there's an intimate quality about the place that makes it extremely charming and a lovely environment to just sit. I'd also like to point out from someone else's negative review that the 8 pm laptop deadline is plastered everywhere, it's not rude to tell you to put it away if you are incapable of reading.

Jen Fraenkel

Great little bookstore in Bushwick! I think it's probably better for a browse and a very hip laptop working session than looking for a specific book. The coffee is good and the vibe is lovely. The guy behind be counter seemed a little irritated with my presence and my request to sell books but finally took four of them. Oh well. Definitely a neighborhood gem and I'll be back.

Noopur Raval

Small cozy cute store with a quirky collection. I don’t think they have charging outlets. It kind of had a white hipster scene when I visited.

Gustavo Ponce

After 7 years in NYC, this is my single favorite establishment. Thoughtfully curated selection of used books, live poetry readings, chess nights, wine and beer, coffee and tea, free WiFi and the staff are the coolest people in the world but they're not like jerks about it.

Sienna W

Good coffee, good art books and magazines, and good spinach ricotta turnover!

Gisela Jimenez

Great little bookstore! Quiet place to sit to read and have coffee or a beer, and get work done. I liked the location close to all the street art. People were friendly.

Kimberly Ann Pamotillo

Cozy places to chill and read books! Oops, and don't forget to pair it with wine or rosé! 😍 …

Dana Misshula

This is DIY at its best and my favorite cafe in the neighborhood. Solid selection of used books, charming spatial design, and enjoyable background vinyl. Seating is limited, but usually easy to come by if your okay with a bar stool.

M

If the store is closed, you may think they’re shut down because there is no signage to indicate Molasses Bookstore. Don’t worry, this place is still in business. In my one experience, they did not open on time so I left and came back later. Cool chapbooks. I think the fiction and poetry sections could use some livening up tho.

Salih Seckin Sevinc

My favorite workspace and bookstore surrounded with second hand books in Bushwick. Filter coffee, beer and glass of wine can accompany you while reading or studying. I have been visiting here for writing my novel and feel so comfortable so far. Vibes are good. Place is local. Matthew (the owner) is honest and so the Molasses. The place looks like it has been there for more than a hundred year. Highly recommend.

Jimmy Liang

Tucked away, almost secret. One of those spots you'd love to show to people who won't impose upon it. A great bar to be the sole patron of, and, conversely, also a great place to end up sharing blueberries with a stranger in

Laura King

It feels like you're hanging out in a friend's apartment. A friend that has a lot of books. The space is totally unpretentious, the staff Uber hip. Cool bathroom vibes! Had the place to myself on a Friday, midday.

Hopson Review

Love this shop. They perfectly balance the used-to-new ratio with a primarily used book selection and a small section dedicated to zines, small press books + mags, and other items of the like. And the few new books they do carry by larger publications are obviously chosen with care. Their cute work tables, crazy hours + the fact that they'll make you a cuppa top off the coze factor (though personally we're more likely to just bring along a kombucha).

Fitch Wilder

What a bookstore should be. All the romance of dusty stacks, bookish nerds, decent coffee and wine, and so many titles to discover. A true community center. Never leave Molasses, never leave.

Fernando V. Pomar

A lovely place. If you like discovering stuff, this is the bookstore for you. Good, friendly atmosphere. I've also been to a couple of events there and they were vibrant and fun. Recommended.

M K

This was truly an interesting little place! I was dragged in there by a friend who wanted to look around. The atmosphere has a very old vibe that I cant quite put my hands on. But it's super cute.

Kevin Qiu

Very cozy bookstore, cafe, bar. Literally my favorite place to just hang out and work, chat, ect. Also a great selection of used books. I feel so lucky to have Molasses in my life.

Katelyn C

Cozy book shop and bar. Bartender was the sweetest and the selection was small but interesting

Kyayla Turman

Such a cute book nook! I love the neighborhood feel and coffee bar. a great place to read a good book on a cloudy day

Jack W.

Tiny bookstore with a rather large but curated selection of used books. It feels a little "exclusive", but once you work past that and if you can find a seat, it's great.

David Morris

Smallish but quality selection of used books. Low end beer and coffee, but seems like a solid little community, including a great selection of events.

Elliott Sanders

Coffee was pretty good but there's very limited seating. Maybe it was just the normal odor but something smelled a little funky.

Lana Burns

A second-hand book who has motto that suggests the purveyor find something serendipitously rather than finding a specific book. This store offers performances at night, in candlelight and with wine, beer or coffee.

Weston Ulfig

Super Chill. If I'm out in the neighborhood, I'll sometimes escape to Molasses to drink in peace and read. Good selection of books, always friendly.

Joshua Hill

Amazing small used bookstore with a wonderfully curated selection, coffee, and wine.

Sarah 3657

very cute spot to sit and read for a bit

Shiuan Chang

Love this place. Super chill.

Christina Black

The revolution will not be televised, it will rewritten in argumentative prose at midnight in the finest bookstore in the city, molasses books

Alex Kelley

Decent enough spot, but its difficult to walk around and look at the book selection without needing to push people out of the way, and that’s on a quiet day. Just comes with the territory I suppose.

Varshaya Visvanathan

Really cute spot for books and coffee. The bookmarks are really wonderful.

Aaron Gordon

Cool little bookstore/coffee shop to visit and browse. A pretty decent selection for the size. Worth stopping in if you're in the area.

Patrina Huff

Small shop with good vibes. Sells used books, pastries, coffee and beer. Has some evening programs.

Alaska Wolves

Awesome little spot. Really nice and cozy where you can chill to either enjoy the ambiance or get work done on your laptop. :)

Martina

A hidden gem. The staff are passionate about books and have provided a great little getaway for readers and laptop workers alike.

Seokju Oh

Nice book selections

Dan Gorry

Come for the books, stay for the chill music and great drinks. Stay even longer because there's a cool event happening later

Michael The Game

Great book selection for the size of the place. Pretty good coffee

Alexander Burgess

It more than just book's you get to socialize and they have clay pottery as well make a cup or plate

Jane

Pretty cool place, nice book selection, and friendly staff.

Graciela Vasquez

First time here and I'm in love. New escape place! Coffee & books, can't go wrong there!

Jordan Farewell

Very small bookstore that sells coffee! Really great place to spend a Sunday morning or a quiet afternoon!

Kimberlei Goodnow Taylor

Most unique bookstore for seeking treasures and relaxing...something for everyone...visiting NYC? Don't miss out on this Bushwick gem!

Millie Gillana

I have purchased some of my favorite books at this store at a lovely price.

Frances Chung

Great place to grab a tea or beer, read a book, play a board game, or just unwind from the day.

Erik Wetter

Super cozy place to have a glass of wine while browsing through books

Patricia Toal

Comfortable relaxing atmosphere. Decor is Not fancy but clean.

Pedro Veloso

Really chill place, ideal to enjoy a drink /coffee in a more quiet environment

shanyha richardson

Great place to read,relax,and drink tea plus the staff is super friendly and sweet

susan conley

Very cool place .Great host/owner.

Menahem “Manny” Haike

Unique spot in the neighborhood. Good selection of books - especially prose.

Crystal M Hanley

Old books, cheap wine and sweet vinyl - the loveliest atmosphere

Joel Silverstein

It's Brooklyn the way Brooklyn used to be, a diamond in the rough-hewn streets of Bushwick.

Kylie Marquez

Super chill vibe with a nice selection of used books.

Diane

Really intellectual book selection. Kind of like if Strand had a smaller, Brooklyn equivalent.

Ashley Dufour

Very cute and cozy bookstore with friendly staff and drinks.

Robin Graven-Milne

Magic!

colin wyss

Great place, nice and chill ambiance

Kacey Stamats

Great place to have a coffee and get used books.

A J Hall

Very chill place, lots of books the way a coffee spot should be

Jonah Kupperstock

Great vibes. True coffee shop + bookstore vibes

Joe Keniry

Intimate, comfortable setting with kind staff and great coffee.

Z J

Fantastic people who own this, and great selection of books!

Josh Friedman

Bookstore/coffeeshop/bar. Good prices, good selection, and good music!

Rachel Salcedo

Serves alcohol and coffee, wifi access, and a bookstore? What more could you need.

Luis Ortiz

Not a huge selection of books, but GREAT vibe and lighting

K S

GREAT finds, for me and my loved ones. A gem.

Koichiro Tamura

Small place for reading and coffee/drink. Hidden place.

Max Petee

Cool, hip, quiet, respectful of readers at all hours

Seiji Carpenter

Come here at night, read a book, and have a beer. Not many places like this in nyc.

Jessie Roeder

Cute little setup, plenty of books, cozy.

Stephen Flanagan

Lighting so dim you can't read... More of a bar than bookstore

Michelle LoBianco

Best bookshop for used books

Tariq Cephus

Found some great books here at a reasonable cost

Steve Bookman

Great inventory and a lively series of readings.

Daniel Feles

peaceful vibe

Jonathan Fernandes

Great spot to chill with a coffee and book

F. B.

Great chill spot for groups or dates

Andrew Harrington

Cozy, chill, great for conversation, especially later at night.

Chloe Chang

Great place to get late night coffee

Arthur Daraujo

One of the coolest places in town

Lilix Valencia

It's a nice place.

siobhan mcdonald

I'm great

Mall_Kitty

Books, coffee, booze, and awesome.

David Mateos

Coolest bookstore in bushwick

brynn nieboer

lovely bookstore with lovely workers

Angel Samo

A place to read a book and relax

Philip Hickey

So quiet and cozy

Sanfio

Good vibes and times

Alicia Creighton

So incredibly warm

Charles Perry

nice store, everything about it is nice

Lan

Books of humanities are abundant

Liz Hayes

Great local bookshop

Georgios Grigoriadis

A true gem. Go

julia knox

Meh

Pipiringo Pipi

Great

Jerdine Johnson

I loved it

Leon Perrot

What a great idea! Bring your books and in exchange take other books, or order a coffee or a beer ... it's intimate and pretty, perfect for a quiet afternoon, surrounded by books in a soft atmosphere.

m m

A book cafe that makes you feel the value in small things.

Silvia Cerutti

A lot of atmosphere. very kind

Alice Blaskevic

i love it personally

Hernan luis_lyrics

Fascinating!

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