Books n’ Beans Cafe
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About Books n’ Beans Cafe
En Books n’ Beans Cafe, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia única en Farmingdale. Ubicados en una antigua biblioteca, combinamos el encanto de un pub animado con deliciosos cafés y un ambiente acogedor. ¡Ven a descubrir nuestro espacio donde la buena compañía, las buenas bebidas y el buen am...
En Books n’ Beans Cafe, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia única en Farmingdale. Ubicados en una antigua biblioteca, combinamos el encanto de un pub animado con deliciosos cafés y un ambiente acogedor. ¡Ven a descubrir nuestro espacio donde la buena compañía, las buenas bebidas y el buen ambiente se unen!
What Customers Say About Books n’ Beans Cafe
Books n’ Beans Cafe is a popular spot in Farmingdale known for its great atmosphere, excellent cocktails, and friendly service, especially from servers like Jessica and bartenders like John. Many reviewers highlight the delicious food and find it perfect for events.
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Books n’ Beans Cafe Farmingdale Reviews
Atmosphere and good food meet in a historical location. Variety of food and drinks, great service all around, my dish came in quickly and tasted great. Had an apple tart which was nothing short of wonderful. Visit this place at least once - you will not regret it
I have had lunch at Library Cafe several times and the food is fantastic. I really enjoy the fish and chips with their coleslaw, tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Their All American burger is very good with a beer at the bar.
Had the American burger it was very good and cooked med rare as I requested. Definitely a goo time and would love to back. Wings were good as well.
Had my bridal shower here 12/14/25 and everything was great. The manager made sure things ran smoothly and was very nice. Food was excellent. If you’re thinking of booking a private event here please do!
Phenomenal place to have a lunch date or meet a friend. Their salads are truly my favorite. Including the taco one. They also have this apple tart dessert. Dream come true for the taste buds. Also, have to note that the servers are ALWAYS so friendly and sweet. Never a bad experience here. Come by and have a good time.
One of my absolute favorite bar/restaurants in the town of Farmingdale. The food is superb and the drinks?! Don't even get me started on the drinks! Easily, some of the best drinks I have ever had. There isn't the widest selection of seating but if you can get in you're in for a treat!
We enjoyed a 50th Birthday Party in a private room upstairs! The bar and wait staff were attentive and quick! The food kept coming and it was delicious! The whole night was perfect, right down to the music! Will definitely have another party at the Library!
Library Café in Farmingdale is always a great spot, but my server Jessica made this visit even better. She was super friendly, attentive, and on point the whole time. Drinks came out fast, food was perfect, and she checked in at all the right moments without ever being pushy. The atmosphere is great, the service is even better, and Jessica really made the experience top-notch. Definitely recommend Library Café — and if you can, ask for Jessica!
Came back after having our first date here almost 7 years ago. Food was delicious. Key is to get there early. The pretzel came out hot and fresh, my Mac and cheese was so creamy. I had leftovers for another meal.
I swear L.I has some spots. This was a bank, that turned into a library, that's now a bar. It's definitely a welcoming vibe as soon as you step in. Keeping up with the theme they have drinks based on authors. Both drinks was fantastic! My bartender was awesome. He took time to explain and offer great suggestions.
Tried this spot after seeing the reviews & it didn’t disappoint! Our waitress Annie was professional, fun & made great suggestions on what to drink & eat. We have the mini-Reuben’s & empanadas for appetizers! I had the marinated steak sandwich which was delicious. My friends had the buttermilk fried chicken combo & the drinks were awesome. We had their signature drinks which didn’t disappoint. We tried the yellow brick road, the patron pineapple margarita, the notebook & medieval romance! All excellent! I will definitely be back even if it’s just for dessert!
We hosted a bridal shower yesterday at the Library Cafe in Farmingdale for my daughter. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. The staff were friendly and professional and the food was great. The restaurant which has its own unique fun vibe allows you to add your own decor etc to make the experience more personal. Everyone had a great time! Thank you Melissa & Kate & Hannah. 💕
We recently had our daughter’s communion party at the Library and it was such a lovely experience. The staff were amazing they set everything up for me, were very accommodating and friendly. They didn’t rush us to finish up, and helped us through some hick ups of the day. The food was great, everyone enjoyed.
The food here is fantastic, and they seriously have the best waffle fries you’ll ever try. Our server was such a sweetheart, but it did feel like an off night. We ended up waiting over 20 minutes for our meals, and one dish came out completely different than expected. The server admitted she made changes (for example no sauce, sweet potato fries instead of regular) but wasn’t sure why. That being said, I’ve been here before and had much better experiences, so I know the service isn’t usually like this. I’d definitely give them another try since the food is good, but I’m in no rush.
I've been eating here for years and today I was disappointed! I ordered from door dash and I feel like they half assed the order because it was a delivery. If I ate there, I KNOW my portion would have been acceptable. Instead, my $32.00 steak sandwich was laughable. It was like a child's portion with a measley 8 small pieces of cauliflower for the side. One half of the sandwich only had 3 chunks of meat. It comes with cheddar and mozzarella but i didn't get the cheddar because why mix that with mozzarella? Anyway... they didn't bother giving me extra mozzarella in place of the cheddar. It was just not enough food and I'm a teeny tiny person. I wouldn't normally care, but I love this place! I don't want to stop coming here, but you shouldnt half-ass orders just because its a door dash order. I really didn't want to have to now order MORE food after having spent over 30 bucks on a very soggy and tiny sandwich...
Went here with my girlfriends for dinner. The setting is pretty and has a cozy vibe, which is great for a relaxed catch-up. The food was good overall, but a little inconsistent - some dishes were delicious while others felt a bit average. Service was friendly, though it wasn’t super quick. I’d still recommend it if you want a nice atmosphere for conversation, but I’d say it’s more about the setting than the food being amazing.
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