Fabled Bookshop & Cafe

I absolutely love this charming bookshop! You will spend 30 minutes here and not know a minute has gone by! It has a wide variety of books for all ages and interests. There are tasty drinks and snacks (all named after books and characters!). There are lots of tables and comfy chairs to sit and relax, read or study. They also have a great assortment of gifts and very friendly, helpful staff.

Very cute little bookstore/coffee shop. The staff is very friendly and its got a great aesthetic. The coffee is good, reasonably priced and they make their own flavored syrups. They also have really cute gifts. The only things I could say are even mildly a downside, are that the merchandise is a little on the pricy side and they are very crowded. Neither of which would keep me from recommending it. So, if you like cute, niche book stores that have a good atmosphere and coffee this place is for you.

Trendy, tasteful, higher end coffee shop and bookstore. The children's book area tucked away in the back is really nice and interactive for kids to read and play. They do seasonal decorating and book selections so fun to go back at different times to get a new experience.

Local owned bookstore with both the latest releases and also hidden gems of not widely publicized authors. Staff is always very friendly and helpful. They also have a cafe with literary inspired drinks that at times change out with the season or holiday. My personal favorite is their frobscottle.

Located downtown it's convenient. Parking is always available, at least if you're willing to walk a block or two when it's particularly busy.

Atmosphere is chill, and decor is very charming. Great place for college students to study in the evening when the lights are dimmed and it's slower traffic. Only downside is prices higher than online retailers, but I at least am more than willing to support a local business rather than a mega company.

Of course it's also family friendly, with a sectioned room filled with books for kids 13 and under, even books for the little ones. The best part is they have a Narnia esque wardrobe with fur coats hanging you can enter and exit through as a separate entrance. Don't be fooled though, in the children's area there are many classics I read in my childhood, such as The Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.

All in all it's the perfect mix of catering to modern audiences and at the same time caters to fans of classics and quaintness.

Found this bookstore while walking around the Silos area and absolutely loved it. Stayed almost 2 hours enjoying coffee chatting with my 20 year old daughter and just connecting. A young lady employee was amazing as she helped me find books. Offering her own suggestions which I took advantage of and bought three books she suggested and two books I wanted. She worked tirelessly trying to find the one book I have been looking for but could not find. Not her fault at all. It’s completely my fault because I don’t know the name of the book nor the author. I had read the cover once a few years back and fell in love with the book but couldn’t buy it that day. She tried so hard but my brief abstract description was not enough to even search the book. I appreciated the effort she put and never once did She make me feel like I was wasting her time. The concept of bookstore cafe is amazing! It’s a cozy place that feels warm and relaxing. I appreciate this concept and wish they had one near my home town. Great place to read work relax chat and eat. Coffee was great too. Definitely going to be supporting this bookstore all the way from Illinois. Hope to be back in Waco soon!

Very nice modern book/cafe shop! Nice place to read and have a chit chat 💬 with friends of your choice! :)
Come and feel the vibe of the shop and you’ll enjoy it just like I did! 😇🙂
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Love this place the atmosphere is amazing the people are so nice a very unique selection of books. Must go!

Such a wonderful little gem of a bookshop! If I lived here, I could spend a lot of time in this cozy atmosphere. Lovely people and a lovely collection of books and book ephemera!

Charming place with a amazing vibe of reading, good design, specially there was "staff pick". Rare place that has staff pick for books.

I LOVE fabled. The atmosphere is always fantastic. Grab a coffee or a glass of wine and wander through the shelves of books for purchase. Good atmosphere for getting work done or studying as well. A must visit for all book-lovers and coffee-drinkers in Waco.