Best Antiquarian Bookshops In Miami Near Me

Lourdes Mendoza: Excellent experience. Great service! Good selection. Love the initiative, and the Tea selection as well.

Matt Von Zimmerman: Had an enjoyable time browsing their selection of used books and adjacent tea store. The owner has an interesting story and is passionate about her craft. Rewards for first timers and for exchanging books. In turn I have become a regular here.

M. E. Emmanuelle Elie: Found this place 2 days ago, have been back 2 days in a row! A welcoming, carefully craddled treasure West Kendall definitely needed! If you love to read, need fresh eggs, tea or medicinal herbs this is the place! Plus the lady (the owner probably) at the counter is friendly, helpful and respectful. Children can come in and pick books, I personally went with my 7 year old, an avid reader, and he loved it! Tired of Barnes and Nobles? Want classic books? Second hand love? This is the place. We as a community needed this.

Marjo Rkz: What a find!!!! Being a bookworm myself, now a mom of little bookworms I fell absolutely in love with this place. It was so cool to have my little ones get so excited about their new-old book finds- we ended up taking all of their RL Stine books, getting a great discount on top of how amazing the prices already were, and chatting with the owners who were so friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Not only did we get great books, I also got really helpful knowledge from the owners regarding natural and holistic remedies. Oh, and the aromas from their teas, yom- makes you want to curl up in a comfy chair, with a book, and cup of tea. Thank you so much, we had a wonderful time!

Horacio Sierra: The owner is rude, gruff, and painfully monolingual. After a customer asked for some herbs in Spanish and said she couldn’t speak English, the owner called her husband on the phone to translate. After the woman purchased her herbs, the owner commented aloud to the entire store that she didn’t know how anyone could go through life not speaking English. First of all, the customer could have been a tourist. Second of all, this is Miami, where Spanish is widely spoken by Hispanics and non-Hispanics alike. Think of Miami as a Hispanic version of Quebec. No feel-good or New Age vibes are to be found in this store that sells herbs, oils, and roots in addition to used books. It’s a shame. This used to be my go-to for used books. I’ll go elsewhere from now on.

PTAR: Great place to get your herbs and you read on

Julia Diaz: This is a lovely little bookstore. The selection of books is perfect. Some new releases and best sellers, history, biography, self help, children’s literature and more. Every thing was organized beautifully. Every book gets a bookmark and they are tied up with twine. Such a nice touch. I love supporting local bookstores. This town is lucky to have Sweet Haven Books. Please drop by and keep independent bookstores alive.

Patricia Alejandro: Had a lovely time exploring this bookstore. The owners are helpful and friendly, and have created a wonderful space for leisurely reading and taking books home. They also have a selection of antique books for browsing. Love the blind date with a book idea. They already have multiple events taking place, even though this place just opened up a few months ago. They also have board games and sitting outside.

Miss Viirs3: This is the best bookstore I have ever been too! So much knowledge! Wonderful family who owns it! You feel right at home when you enter! Truly beautiful, so inspiring, lovely events, great energy! Always looking forward to spending time there with great people and great books!

Kathia Rodriguez: I love the place. The book store is really nice and it has this comfortable hommy ambiance! I met the owners and they are really nice. They have this open mike night on the first Saturday of the month and that was fun, I sang in public for the first time!!! I had a blast and enjoy the bookstore!!!!

Lisette Alba: I love visiting Sweet Haven Books! Patty and Jesus are the most welcoming and kindest shop owners! Their bookstore is a hidden gem at Cauley Square. My daughters love going there to spend time reading or drawing in the kids room or playing games on the deck. You can make an outing from just visiting the store, chatting with the owners, reading a book, and getting a sweet treat!

Carla Cordoves: Beautiful vintage bookstore with diverse reading nooks for adults and children alike. Come support! They have a vast array of books - modern and old.

Canes Diablo: Great selection of historical books, classics, a little bit of every genre. They have a kids section and another for teens with a pacman and mortal kombat old school arcade. Owners are real friendly and the dog is always there to greet. Feels homey!

Your Helpful Wendy: This will probably be my go to place from now on when I want to relax, have a good time, and get positive energy. Located inside the Cawley Square this is not a typical bookstore, their decoration is simply outstanding and the welcoming service of the owners is simply amazing! I cannot wait to go to their events or simply sit down have coffee and work on my computer there because the vibe it’s what I want, love, and eat.

Paul Gormley: Great location for dinner and a show at the Arsht Center but, as expected, a little pricey. Good portions, solid preparation and service, cool venue for a meal.

shawn beightol (allllchemist): Great bartender very helpful. Great place to hang out before show. Prices were reasonable. Very classy clientele.

Winston Fletcher: Small Book Shop and Cafe. Personal service. Perfect spot to just chill and share. Good for young adults and mature persons.

Sundaram LS: Went there for a coffee evening. Great place in the middle of downtown to sit and relax

Ronnie M.: Was not very happy with the service but the food was good

Matthew Doyle: Amazing food and great drinks.

philippe gabulon: Very beautiful and elegant shop with a great selection of Taschen art books. The shop is simply set with a good selection of rather large art books. You will also find ultra large and luxury books. At the end of the shop, opposit tpo the street side there is also a collectio of art works on display and for sale. The people of the shop are very nice too. We had te books we bought sent to New York for a sensible fee.

Gabby J: Stunning book store, I loved the artistic layout of the space. We were able to get our book signed by the legend himself Cristo. Everyone at the signing was very helpful and welcoming. The event was wonderful!

El Farto: Just lost 1:30hs of my time browsing the stuff inside this store, i wanted to buy everything... the attendants were very nice and answered all my questions, pay attention to the exquisite decor inside.

Nicholas Redding: Sandra was beyond helpful with us. She was very attentive and super kind. Amazing customer service experience. The store had so much variety and there is definitely a book for everyone. A must visit.

carlos camps: Flagship store of the iconic German publishing company. Taschen is a company with more than 40 years of experience on publishing books that are authentic jewels. The title selection, the cured content and the production transpire quality and attention to the detail. Definitely worth spending time!

Filip Berdek: the only bookstore left in south beach! i love this location and the staff is very helpful. the store manager is always extremely friendly and helpful.

Leifur Björnsson: I’ve visited the store on a few occasions when passing through South Beach for work. The staff is always super friendly and the selection is great. I normally only get a few small things since I can’t really be carrying heavy books around.

Mariah Ray: The worse experience ever the owner Jan Mapou was rude to me and my sister. We heard about this book store from our father, who used to buy books there very often. He was disgustingly rude to us and we were very shock. I do not recommend any of my friends or family members to his book store.

Mikey Moonflower: I only come here for the cremas. Absolutely delicious highly recommend.

Sporcut Chris: Libreri Mapou is a bookstore, library, and cultural center all in one. Jan Mapou, the owner, stocks a large selection of books in Kreyol, French, and English. The store has a large area out back where there are dance practices and performances, meetings, poetry readings, and other gatherings.

Reimsky Toussaint: Libreri Mapou is a pillar of the Haitian heritage not only in Little Haiti but in the Miami metropolitan area in general. You will find books to learn Creole, books in Creole or French, dictionaries, artwork and cultural clothing from or about Haiti, and more!

joubert camille: This place is a great place over there and also many people come to buy a book inside only but, u not come to buy a book outside and also u can find it differently store or either wise u can buy it online as well

Juvens Dorcely: I love this library and the owner is a great person

Ursula Hershey: Nicely curated selection of current releases as well as classic titles. Great small business at the airport (I usually frequent Lincoln Road location)

Ma. Valentina Rodríguez: I love this place. Wine. Live Music & Books

Ismael Orozco: Books & Books is closed during the pandemic.

Chuck Bowser: Quick in and out for periodicals by gate D 25

Kalvin Ledbetter: Very difficult to reach and staff not very knowledgeable about products or procedures. They look for any way to get off the phone with you so they don’t have to do anything. Surprisingly unhelpful to students. I was very unhappy with my many attempts to obtain my books for classes. One week later I still haven’t received my books that I had ordered from Danny the supervisor in the bookstore that should not be working there. I called to try and track the books and was told they couldn’t locate the books and provided a tracking number to call ups. Upon speaking to a representative and finally finding out that he put the wrong address down for the shipment. I’m very discouraged by the unprofessional behavior of this staff and they aren’t even staff of MDC and use that to continue to do poorly. They need revised by MDC. This is unacceptable and discouraging for new and future students.

April Mendoza: This bookstore is the best! They have a wide selection of books which is impressive. Great atmosphere and super friendly and knowledgeable staff. I love going up to the staff and asking their opinions about novels I am thinking about picking up because they always seem to have the best suggestions. My go to place for some quiet time and a good read.

Robert Perez: I don’t get why it’s so hard to send purchased items to the correct address. 3 semesters in a row at least one of my access codes were shipped elsewhere. I received others packages and had to reach out to them personally to make sure they got their codes. Reached out to the email provided and they’ve yet to get back to and it’s been 2 weeks. I called and no one knows anything. Pathetic and Unacceptable. Figure it out

Joseth Byfield: Well, I love to read especially about history and both the World Wars. Since I cannot afford to purchase all the books on the subject I go there to read them. So far they allow me to do so without complaining. They are very gracious about it too.

Vubur: Price - Everything is overpriced. Service- Store is inadequately staffed resulting in long lines and overall poor customer service. Quality- The quality of the products offered is average, but for the price below average. Higher prices for average quality products with no perks. Online- If you place an order online they take between one to two weeks to fulfill the order. Although, the items are right inside the store and you could just walk in and buy them. Overall- With everything taken into consideration, avoid this store, only but what you must.

Alberto Wilson: Really nice store with lots of book varieties for a reader like me. I would recommend other readers for sure. Staff is helpful and friendly too.

Nick Greenquist: Not a real bookstore (or maybe bc Covid). Only textbooks for college students. Fewer normal books than a Publix

Matt DiNuzzo: Good book store with a wide selection of new books. The displays were organized and had 2 floors. Glad to stop in and get a book for the trip back!

Lorena Be: I love this book store. I always look forward to visiting this store when heading to Coconut Grove. My favorite book store in Miami. Video on location is up on below social media. IG: FoodieFortLauderdale TIKTOK: FoodieFortLauderdale YOUTUBE: FoodieFortLauderdale

Ariel W.: Mitchell Kaplan founded Books & Books in 1982 in a 500 sq ft space in Coral Gables when he realized that he loved books more than going to law school. Somehow this independent book seller has managed to stay in business in a time when most books are bought online. One of the ways they have stayed relevant is by hosting over 60 author events every month. You can check their website for the online calendar listing all of the events. Books & Books also sponsors one of my favorite events every November, the Miami Book Fair, where 300 hundred authors converge on the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College for a week of one of a kind literary events. The fair was started in 1984 by Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus President, Eduardo J. Padrón and Mitchell Kaplan in partnership with the Miami library system. Many famous people, artists, athletes, politicians, and celebrities have come to Miami to speak about their books at the fair. It is now the largest literary festival in the country. I was wandering Coconut Grove when I spotted this branch of the Book & Books store. Books & Books has now expanded to seven locations including this one in Coconut Grove that opened in 2019. Unlike ordering online, here you can grab some wine or coffee and light bites from the small cafe while you peruse the books. There is something magical about visiting a bookstore and getting that personal touch like talking to a friendly staff member and asking for a recommendation. It is so great that there is still a place where you can be around other bibliophiles. Bookstores just make me happy. Please consider supporting this wonderful local business that brings so much to our community.

Christel G: They had the book I was looking for! 🙌🏽 This is a great bookstore. Quaint and comfortable with friendly booksellers ready to give you the lay of the land. Will definitely be back!

Edie: It’s a cute book store but I’m not sure what anyone is talking about with food and coffee. I just went in there and the desk person opened the store late so I waited and when she let me in she had no idea what I was talking about and said there’s only ever been a couple of cold drinks… even though there’s a menu ??

Johanna Sensique: Amazing book store many choices and really helpful I really loved going there to find a new book during my vacation

Mike Wilson: What a lovely little bookshop in the Grove. Definitely visit!!

L Sanchez: This bookstore is a gem for all readers. Exceptional place for all ages. I have gone to many bookstores ,and it’s an in and out situation. The setting outdoor is very inviting . And the ambiance inside is so chill you end up wanting to stay. The staff is so friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend.

Personal Account: Hands down the BEST bookstore in Miami. Everyone that works there is thoughtful, patient and passionate about books! The architecture and indoor patio are beautiful. Their bar area is peaceful. And their cafe is yummy. It’s an experience as much as it is a retailer. HIGHLY recommend 😊

Quinton Lawton: Good atmosphere if you love browsing for books or just want a place to hang out. Happy hour is great; highly recommend the hummus as a nice snack. Employees are attentive. Overall just a great place to spend a few hours. I visit at least 2 or 3 times a month and always find something new to keep myself entertained!

Enrique J. Lopez: Books & Books will always be Books & Books. The true bookstore feeling without the flash that others attempt to incorporate into their bookstore. Quaint, quiet and enjoyable. Pleasant and helpful, but not intrusive staff. Always an enjoyable visit. Excellent location and access. Enjoy!!

Diana Briceno: Such a cute little bookstore! I found some amazing new reads and enjoyed some coffee in their outdoor area. I wish there were more book stores like this 😍

Christopher Lee: Esoteric bookstore. Books on spiritualityInteresting small array of jewelry Tibetian prayer flags, incense. Worth a visit.

zoe perez: Great selection of books.is a nice and clean place.Good atmosphere.they treat you very nice.I recommend Agni Corner Bookstore

Noelle Eveland: Great selection of books on all my favorite topics. Including, massage therapy, palmistry, astrology, health and healing, and much much more.

blanco blanco: they have a good selection of books and things

Carmen Alvarez: Very interesting place a lot of excellent books

Arlyn Stebenne: My favorite vintage store EVER. Great curation of home goods, clothing, jewelry and so many books! I especially have been loving the vintage photographs lately, a bunch have ended up on my walls. So fun to flip through. Also they have the coolest bathroom. I really enjoy shopping here!

Joan Santistevan: Super cool vintage shop! They have a great selection of clothing, accessories, books, housewares, and other unique vintage items. Definitely will return.

Mireya Alfonso: Great vintage shop in North Miami! Excellent selection of books, dvds, vhs, housewares, art and other vintage collectibles - highly recommend checking this shop out

Monika Bandi: Very cute store with a fantastic selection of vintage items! I particularly loved the t-shirt collection -- very fun and quirky items.

rap79: Great vintage shop in the heart of North Miami. Dope curated selection of books, clothes, art and more. The owner Christina is mad cool and has definitely created a unique vibe. Plus there is an award winning record store in the same plaza.

Mario Flores: Super cool shop with a great selection of vintage items. Books, records, jewelry, housewares so much stuff. I love the vibe in this beautiful shop.

Brittany Barney: Love this shop! They have the most unique collection of vintage items and the customer service is always amazing!