Taylor Books

Nice book store with all the necesary. Check the art gallery have some cool stuff.

Best in the city for books and coffee and last time I was there they served baklava. Love the atmosphere and even when the homeless come in they add to the city seen I remember back in the the day when pubk rock was in and they sat reading enjoying a coffee and a book with 12 inch liberty spikes and bondage pants .love this book store .

I've never been to Taylor Books, though I've lived 41 of my 45 years in Charleston (I don't like trying to park downtown). I'm glad I went though. They have a large selection of books and a little art gallery. I went for their open-mic night and listened to some wonderful poets, storytellers, a musician, and a comic to cap off the evening. Had a lovely time and will definitely be back...when I feel brave enough to face parking downtown again.

Great coffee and great baked goods.

I get a good drink every now and then here. Great book selection and you can find some gems now and again.

I use the Cafe mostly and the food and coffee is awesome. I really enjoy talking to the baristas, and if you bring your own Coffee Thermos or Mug they will fill it for the price of a small :) I would recommend any of their daily soups, and my favorite scone is the cheese and dill. This is a great little shop. Charleston wouldn't be the same without them.

The food and coffee is wonderful as well as the atmosphere! My only complaint is the wobly tables that make not spilling your coffee a great challenge. There are three metal tables that are pretty sound, but other than that, be careful to not suddenly rest your hands on the table! Spilling the drink is a bit discouraging, otherwise, I could give 5 stars!

We spend a night in Charleston on our trips from NC to Ohio. We always start our second travel day with a stop at Taylor Books for coffee and to shop. The cafe is excellent with tasty drinks at a good price. The store has a nice selection of books, gifts, and stationery. I love being able to support an independent store like this.

Great bookstore and coffee shop. Tasty snacks and drinks, nice staff.

Wonderfully charming local book shop and cafe!

Taylor Books is an awesome spot to grab a coffee, tea, beer or wine (depending on the tone of day) and peruse their varied selection of critically acclaimed authors and titles as well as many publications by local authors or about WV related topics. Many evenings you'll find live (mostly acoustic) music in the cafe, which is always a treat.

When you stop in, don't forget to check out the art gallery connected to the book store on the opposite side of the cafe! It showcases many of the area's best local artists.