Julia's Café and Books

Great coffee drinks inside a used bookstore benefiting a great cause.. I mean, what's not to love?!

Order your drinks at the counter, and the friendly staff will call out when it's ready. We loved the vanilla latte and the iced chai latte (both with oat milk). Quality ingredients and perfectly prepared. They also offer some food for sale like pastries, popcorn, and Raw Bites By Risa (which I've had elsewhere and loved).

The vibe is comfortable and inviting. Perfect for perusing the rows of books, DVDs, and other items for sale with a delicious beverage in hand. There are also some tables if you'd prefer to sit and stay a while. We came in just before 9am on a Saturday, and there were only a couple of other people, so it was very relaxing.

The shop is affiliated with (and connected to) Habitat for Humanity, so you're supporting an incredible cause - and it's super easy to pop right through the door to check out the ReStore and shop for home goods once you're done with the books!

Freaking HEAVEN!!! I saw this place in Tik Tok and knew I had to come! I drive all the way from Boone NC and I was not disappointed!!! They had so many books and at great prices! I ended up with 6 books but I could have stayed there for hours if I didn't have to go back to Savannah I will be coming EVERY visit to Boone!!!!

I have come here a few times for coffee and books.. both have excellent selections. More recently I have counted on Julias to keep my daughters bookshelf stocked with both newer and classic children's reads.

The books I have purchased range from 35cents to $2. They are gently used.. a lot seem to have been donated by classrooms (there are personal notes inside the cover of the books). I have found Dr. Seuss books, The Velveteen Rabbit, and the Little Blue Truck. Each time I leave the store, my hands are filled with books but my total has never exceeded $6 or $7. This is great because I can keep the book shelf stocked and my husband and myself don't get tired reading the same books over and over.

I love this place and will continue to spread the word on how wonderful it is.

I stopped by Julia's Café and Books today to see what was in store and really enjoyed its relaxed atmosphere. Upon entering, you are met with drinks and pastries to enjoy while reading. In fact, I found the food very comforting in a room full of books. Signage was easy to follow when looking for a book by genre and I found myself looking at vintage books for some time. There is a true crime section, though it was very small. Should I discover some true crime books I can donate, I will bring them by for donation. Oh yes, Julia's accepts donations, which is always a good thing. I ended up purchasing a crock pot cookbook and a book based on Henry David Thoreau and a couple of sugar cookies (which cost $1.25 ea.). I ate one of the cookies on my 90 minute home and it was quite good! The next time I'm in Charlotte, I'll be back!

Wonderful selection of used books and coffee drinks! Amazing library of gently used books!
They have good variety of adult books, nonfiction and children's books and YA books.
Loved my ice tea and I want to come again for more treats!

A hidden gem for sure! And with sales benefiting a charitable cause as well.

The coffee and food selection seems quite broad, and they have different types of cow and plant milk for your dietary desires. My latte arrived hot and tasty, and allowed me to with warm hands!

With my coffee I perused the book selection, and it's quite diverse, from children's books to vintage book, even bibles and nutrition options to choose from. I needed up grabbing a vintage historical fiction novel I hope to enjoy from 1945 and in great condition!

Definitely a great place to browse, and if you have kids or are in need of childrens books, there are tons at very affordable prices.

Sweet little cafe overflowing with a huge library of books and music to purchase. It's attached to the Habitat for Humanity Restore on Wendover Rd. I love their hot Chai Lattes.

We came here for the Yelp event but we stayed and explored because of their amazing collection of books, media and coffee.

The staff was incredibly friendly and helped us pick a drink while we browsed the store. The best part is not only do they have current catalog of books and they have a ton of rare gems. The section which caught my eye were famous authors and I found Hemingway, Cooper and Shakespeare. While Julia's books is based on donation so their line up is constantly changing they had a ton of Blu rays. DVDs and vinyls of books aren't your thing.

We will definitely be back! Thank you for the invite and hospitality!!!

In an area devoid of many businesses besides hardware stores and gambling dens, Julia's cafe is a sweet relief. Taking up a sizable corner of the equally sizable Habitat for Humanity REstore, Julia's has what you need - coffee and espresso drinks in all shapes and sizes. And BOOKS. Used books. New books. Rare books. All meticulously organized and curated and priced reasonably. Plus it's just a cool spot - almost cavernous with a second level with a book nook. Feels more OG than something corporate coffee giant, so I'll be back. Great little spot.

Needed some time to think and a moment to myself to reflect on 2022 and make plans for 2023....and somehow Julia's Cafe and Books is that perfect place today! I love the vibes there, cozy, not bustling and crazy busy, delis egg salad croissant (the very BEST!), super affordable ....and most important of all, they support local non-profit groups like @cakeableCLT (help bridging the gap bw school and the working world for the Down syndrome young adults in our community through teaching them to bake and distribute them in local cafes and shops)!

This is where I would want to spend my money ...bc not only I'm feeling my body with delis food, but also feeding my heart and soul with good vibes.