Ohio is a beautiful place for book lovers. (Be sure to check out this 32-room bookstore that you literally need a map to navigate.) If you enjoy getting lost in a book for the entire afternoon with a cup of coffee or other delicious treat, then there’s a book shop cafe in Cincinnati you need to know about. Iris Book Cafe is a hidden gem that avid readers will appreciate—and it will make you fall in love with reading all over again.

Tucked along Main Street in Over-The-Rhine, this beloved book shop is a best kept secret for locals and a pleasant surprise for visitors.
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Address: 1331 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Although you might stop in for lunch, the massive vintage book collection will make you want to stay awhile. From literature and poetry to architecture and philosophy, there's something for everyone here.
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You can visit Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
On the weekends, the book shop cafe is open on Friday from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Fun fact: Iris Book Cafe has the largest collection of Polish books in the city of Cincinnati.

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On the menu, you'll find locally roasted coffee and delicious foods made from local, all-natural ingredients.
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For more information about this unique book shop and cafe combo, click here.
Imagine ordering your favorite treat, finding the perfect corner and hunkering down with something to read— completely surrounded by books. <3
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As an added bonus, you'll also encounter local art and professional photography showcased throughout the shop.
Outside, there's an enchanting courtyard that we highly recommend, weather permitting. It's downright dreamy.
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Have you ever been to Iris Book Cafe? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more charming book shops in Ohio, check out our previous article: This 32-Room Bookstore In Ohio Is Like Something From A Dream.

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