Reviews (66)
I love this café. Tammy is one of the kindest people I know, and I love menu. She will even amend an item on the menu to the best of her ability to fit your dietary needs.
The coffee was terrible and didn't taste anything like a espresso should not even close there you go
good food
Everyone is so nice and kind and I love that the food is made to order and it's always so fresh! What a gem to be in the JPL library!
Coffee's are great
Nice little coffee and pastry shop attached to the library. Local kids on their laptops doing homework, parents reading to their kids. Has the whole library vibe, and I loved it. Coffee was great, the frappe is great, and the apple panini we bought also tasted great. Lovely little place and has the perfect coffee shop feel to it. Also has art on the wall you can purchase to support local students going to school. Very nice.
Good food and terrific coffee! The service is amazing.
Unique cafe experience inside library. Scrumptous sandwiches named after famous authors. I had a Dante that was delicate on the palette. Art to purchase and sundry take home novelty items. Designer coffee drinks, sodas.
We stopped for coffee and the woman was so accommodating and friendly. But she was alone. It was a busy Saturday afternoon and she was running her feet off. Loved the games for kids.
I love the Book and Bean Café. I was studying so, I ended up getting a small Java Chip Frappé. The whole time I was there I felt very welcomed and the ambience was peaceful. Tammi was so nice and a great conversationalist. Only $3 for a good sized Frappé. So delicious 😋
Nice coffee shop in the library. My favorite drink is their Cherry Cordial.
I love Book and Bean! The staff is always pleasant and the atmosphere is welcoming. Ask for the red velvet cupcakes — the only red velvet cake I've actually liked! I hope they're there next time I go! <3 I like the avocado BLT, too!
My favs are definitely the Hot Caramel Latte and the Hemingway Sandwich!
Great lunch and iced tea. Always feel welcome and other patrons are friendly as well!
Book and Bean Cafe is a treasure housed within the Joliet Public Library's Black Road Branch. I thought it was simply a coffee shop but was pleased to learn they have a broad menu of food items and baked treats. There's a children's menu too, and puzzles and games for children to play with in the cafe. I had the tomato tortellini soup with a grilled cheese and it was delicious. I look forward to returning!
Stopped in for a quick bite and loved it!!!!
Love this place. Definitely a hidden gem inside the west joliet public library.
You consistently are treated as part of the family at this WONDERFUL locally owned Joliet Illinois small business. Their incredible quality and extraordinary food / drink selections are all INCREDIBLE!!!! Tammy, the proud owner and her entire staff are the most caring and customer focused people that you will EVER had the HONOR to meet!!!! THEY ALWAYS MAKE YOUR DAY A LOT BRIGHTER !!! PLEASE DO YOURSELF A HUGE FAVOR AND POSITIVELY PATRONIZE THIS FANTASTIC ESTABLISHMENT TODAY!!!
Great place! Good food, friendly and professional customer service.
Great food, the sugar free mocha frappe is the best!