
About The Read Queen Bookstore & Cafe
Step into The Read Queen and discover a Lafayette gem where community and comfort come together. This beloved independent cafe pairs expertly crafted coffee and tea with carefully curated books, stationery, and unique finds that spark joy—the kind of thoughtful selection you won't find at any chain. Whether you're settling into a cozy corner to read or connecting with genuine, welcoming neighbors over your favorite brew, you'll understand why locals wish they'd found this special place sooner.
What People Are Saying
from Google & Yelp"I love this place, wish I had found it sooner. So cozy inside and nice spots outside to read too. If they don’t have a book you want you can order through them and pick it up. The staff is very nice and even re made my drink that I wanted sweeter and were very nice about it! There’s so many good gifts here too like cute book marks and jewelry."
"Such a cute spot! Everyone was so nice! Great coffee tons to look at and I sucker for a “blind date with a book”! Will definitely be back"
"I have been driving past their little "books and espresso this way" sign for weeks, and finally decided to check it out. I'm so glad I did! Cute space, very helpful staff, the drink I got was yummy. The best part was their $2 used book cart outside, with some great titles! It's so rare to find best sellers in a bargain bin, but I bought 2 from their bin. I'll be back to take advantage of their buy back program!"
"Love this place as much for a coffee with my family as for a bookstore. We often stop here for coffees before/after taking our toddler to the WOW Museum next door or going to the farmers market. I shop here for books and I also trade in the books I've read for store credit. I LOVE their greeting card selection. As someone who always buys a funny or well-designed card when I find one, I'm constantly stocking up here. The one time I couldn't find a book I needed for book club, they ordered it for me and said they often do it for entire book clubs. For a small book store they really do pack an excellent and timely selection of adult books. The kids section is small and a tiny bit tough to follow the organization at times, but my kid always has found something, whether it's a sticker book, a gift for a friend, a board book or baby toy, etc. Overall I'd say - good coffee, good book selection, very good for finding a gift for someone."
"By far my favorite small bookstore ❤️ tasty drinks, amazing gifts, and good selection of books for a small shop. Lots of local goods and authors sold here as well."
"What isn't amazing? The book selection is wonderful, the games and gift shop is heaven -- the staff are kind and kind to each other."
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