Ashley Vanderpoel
Atmosphere very comforting. Staff was very friendly. Food was excellent. Many choices of books!! Looked like games were available to play. There’s axolotl in the tank. Neat. Highly recommended!!
… moreStefanie Green
Great food, the friendliest service and lots to look at while you wait. We enjoyed browsing the endless bookshelves of free books while waiting for our meals. You seat yourself and order st the counter, however the staff were very attentive in checking in on us throughout our meal. Definitely worth a breakfast or a lunch stop!
… moreShirin Lamp
Free donated books!!!! High end, relaxing atmosphere. Excellent – top notch coffee ☕️ (and I’m pretty particular about good coffee). Great food, nice, happy staff. Good variety of food and books. It’s a wonderful business mind that came up with this. I even bought their own roasted coffee which they ground for me fresh while I watched. This town is extremely fortunate to have such an entrepreneurial spirit at work!
… morerini eminence
The Library is a wonderful restaurant that combines excellent food with warm, attentive service. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt inviting and comfortable, making it easy to settle in and enjoy a great meal. The dining space is stylish yet relaxed, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions.
The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, and everything I tried was truly delicious. I ordered nearly all of my favorite items, and each one was cooked to perfection. The flavors were fresh, balanced, and full of character, showing the care and skill of the kitchen. It’s the kind of food that makes you want to savor every bite.
What really stood out was the service. The staff members were incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, always ready to help and quick to make sure everything was just right. Their positive energy added to the overall enjoyment of the evening.
I left The Library completely satisfied and impressed. With its tasty food, excellent service, and welcoming vibe, it’s a place I would happily visit again and again. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates good dining and genuine hospitality.
… moreLis
We love this place! The outside of the building looked like a typical bar with mediocre fried food, but we decided to chance it because of the good reviews and my daughter loves books. We were pleasantly surprised by the warm, friendly atmosphere and really good food! Not only were the staff the happiest, perkiest people I’ve ever met, but they had gluten free options and even moist gluten free cake. And if that was not enough, they also let you take home books for free! It was not just dinner but an experience! I ordered the sirloin steak, my son had a burger (he said the best he’s ever had & asked me to return the next day for lunch so he could order the sirloin) & my daughter had the Mexican bowl. All were really good, but the experience made it even better! Don’t miss this place if you go to International Falls. They also have a bar and coffee.
… moreValentina Cappellari
We are visiting for the Auroras and what a surprise! incredibly friendly staff and delicious food. “The Reuben” was incredible. Amazing cozy atmosphere. You can take books with you.
As a foreigner , this place looks like the traditional American Pub from the movies!! Greetings from Argentina!!
… moreAlix Thomsen
The people here are AMAZING. Simply amazing and completely attentive to everything we needed. I wish I got all of their names because they were absolutely fantastic. The food was delicious. Beer cheese and pretzel for me and a sandwich for my wife. Took a piece of peach pie and a chocolate muffin home for later.
Super LGBTQ+ Friendly and welcoming to all. Cool atmosphere, too. Plenty of outdoor seating if you want it. Bathroom was clean, as well.
… moreJolene Stahn
Great spot for a great lunch! Enjoyed our food and exploring the shelves!
They also serve beer and drinks! And all of the books are donated.
Will definitely be bringing some books next time!
… moreSara DePew
I was completely blown away by this restaurant! From the friendly staff who knew all of the regulars’ names to the comforting atmosphere, plus all of the books ling the walls (that are donated and free for the taking, by the way!), this little bistro was wonderful. Would definitely come back if I am ever in the area again!
… moreCourtney Ledet
Wish I could give 50 stars ⭐️ In-house coffee shop with a cafe in a bookstore.
Our first choice for lunch was closed so we last minute searched & found this gem
First visit during the week at lunchtime.
Busy but not over crowded. We were seated right away. The service & food were great but the atmosphere was everything.
We ordered: chicken salad sandwich, cauliflower rice bowls & Mac n cheese. Each were 10/10.
The books are all donated so if you see one you’d like, you can take it.
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