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Posted in Ohio Attractions, Shops & Boutiques August 10, 2019 by April Dray

There’s A Book Shop Cafe In Ohio That Will Make You Fall In Love With Reading

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.

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.

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.

On the menu, you'll find locally roasted coffee and delicious foods made from local, all-natural ingredients.

Imagine ordering your favorite treat, finding the perfect corner and hunkering down with something to read— completely surrounded by books. <3

Outside, there's an enchanting courtyard that we highly recommend, weather permitting. It's downright dreamy.

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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April Dray

April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.