Which bookshops in Antwerp also serve coffee? The city has a surprising number of places where you can buy books and browse through them while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee. From independent bookshops to modern concept stores: discover some great places for books and coffee in Antwerp.
Amici Coffee & books
Amici is a cosy coffee bar on the trendy Kammenstraat, run by people with disabilities. You'll enjoy delicious coffee as well as a fine selection of books. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cosy coffee spot with personality in Antwerp.
- Kammenstraat 49, Antwerp
- Tip: combine your coffee break with shopping in the Fashion District
Cosimo
Cosimo is a literary publisher with its own bookstore and speciality coffee bar in the trendy Het Zuid neighbourhood. In this historic building, you'll find good literature and excellent coffee six days a week. The ideal place for book and coffee lovers.
- Scheldestraat 79, Antwerp
- Tip: highly recommended by the international press, including the New York Times
’t Stad Leest Café
’t Stad Leest is not only a great popular independent bookshop. It also sells vinyl records and has a cosy cafe serving coffee, lunch and homemade cakes. Its chef works with organic ingredients, and the coffee is from Jespers Koffie in Antwerp.
- Oudaan 18, Antwerp
- Tip: lots of good books in the shop, delicious homemade scones in the cafe
Cronopio
Cronopio is a cosy bookshop and coffee bar in Antwerp’s Zuid district, offering a high-quality selection of Dutch, English, Spanish and French literature. Order a cup of coffee and lose yourself in a new book.
- Kasteelpleinstraat 21, Antwerp
- Tip: charming reading spot, close to Zuidpark