Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

Smell of old books , the balcony , people writing books and plays, a very diverse selection, a bustling café , a good cause—New York, this is your bookstore .

This wood-lined room at this place has floor-to-ceiling books , many for just a dollar. You can enjoy a beer or wine from its café while you devour your latest find in a bohemian , welcoming atmosphere. Read more

This place is my happy save haven in Manhattan! The staff is INCREDIBLY nice, the proceeds go to charity , and you can find books for 50 cents! I COULD LIVE HERE. I LOVE IT.

One of the best used bookstores in NYC, and an all around comfortable , inviting space. The selection is usually on par with a "new" bookstore .

This place is all about books and caffeine!! Lovely spot in SoHo. You can sit down and finish reading a book and nobody is gonna bother you! Perfect spot, if you wanna get some me time for yourself.

With real estate prices so high, most coffee shops don't even have space to sit. Here's a great, old school bookstore with a tiny cafe and ample seating . Great to meet up or do a little work.

June 14th: Prepare your best true story for the Moth StorySlam at Housing Works Bookstore (or just watch others tell theirs). No pressure, but it better be good--it’ll be broadcast on the podcast. Read more

Such a cozy and peaceful place . It’s more like a library with some drink options where you can work/study as they have wifi , or read books .

Very nice coffee ! Like really cool!) Cute place to talk with a friend or read a good book (actually it's almost the same ;) )

This place has lots of big tables and no-hassle WiFi . Good spot to quickly meet a friend or do some work. They have books too!

Being a New Yorker with the ever rushing lifestyle (for no particular reason) a bookstore like this is exactly what I need to mellow out. A very chill , calming environment to sip on a nice cup of java

Great place to spend an afternoon! Awesome used book collection, pretty good coffee , places to sit, and all proceeds go to a worthy cause!

Support them with your money (great cause and volunteers ) BUT ALSO they have a ton of free talks and events ! Shop and enjoy!

Cozy place with good collection of books on various topics. They have live book discussion every week or so.

They have consistently good coffee , and are always hosting amazing events and speakers, such as David Sedaris on 6/3. Get here early for big events though, the line stretches down the block.

Ask Roulette is coming to Housing Works this week so come on in and enjoy the hilarious panel of questions that will have you curious and entertained. Thurs, 3/24. Read more

Spectacular bookstore cafe in the backstreets of SoHo, when you need to take a load off during a heavy day of shopping

This shop maintains an amazing vibe while promoting good causes. It's staffed entirely by volunteers , and all profits go to a Housing Works, a nonprofit that fights homelessness and AIDS. Read more

Surprisingly, they serve a good and strong soy latte here for around $4. Deep, intense taste. Double roasted perhaps? Served in a pretty small tea cup and saucer. Get to browse used books too!

Come here for the eclectic selection of used books and relax in the back café with a delicious selection of teas , coffee and snacks . 100% of the profits go to ending AIDS and homelessness.

Love the cafe , great place to relax and study or discover the great selection of donated books . Cozy like an old library feel that is inviting.

In SoHo, and cheap ? Crazy. Check out the cheap used book carts. The bookstore can be busy, but it stays fairly calm . Staff are also very fun. Volunteer run!

Climb a rolling ladder and wheel through the two levels of vintage books or cozy up in the corner with a coffee and a page-turner. This Soho gem is the perfect spot to spend a cold winter day. —Tera

Someone at a bookstore in New Orleans recommended this to me. Super hip events and a spiral staircase. Looking for something specific is hit-or-miss because books are donated. Read more

Cozy place with great books and old-school book shelves. Coffee is solid and it's a great spot to take a break at SoHo.

Need to escape Soho's shopaholics? Order a coffee and take some time out in this spacious yet cozy bookstore , all for a good cause!

Patronize the beautifully renovated café in the back, run entirely by kind & loving volunteers .

Quiet place . Good coffee and croissants . Nice selection of books too.

Vintage books , coffee and SoHo atmosphere. What more can you ask for?

Quirky nice little cafe within a secondhand bookstore . Perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Great events most every night of the week. Catch an up-and-coming author book party or strike up a conversation with a HW volunteer . A great place to get a local taste of NYC.

Great stop with solid collection and decent coffee in the back. Easy place to work, but don't expect power outlets

Nice and cheap coffee for a good reason, free wifi , plenty of books to read and quiet atmosphere !

Coffee is not the best, but it's not bad either! Lovely environment to drink your coffee and maybe read a book ..? :-)

Awesome free literary and music events every week. The Moth Storyslam is excellent. Check their site for details. If you have spare time, sign up to volunteer !

Great place to get some work done while enjoying good music , sipping on a coffee . Warning: no outlets available for your laptop.

If live in NYC, this place would be one of my favorite. Friendly staff , good atmosphere, great area. The coffee was average.

They host amazing special events . Cozy vibe inside. Check out the collection of uber-cheap uncorrected proofs on sale, and read the next bestseller before it hits shelves officially.

Feel good buying here b/c of the cause. Beautiful dark wood shelves and lots of cheap hidden gems in the books . Open up the covers and find that several are signed copies. Plus they host the Moth!

Would be a really nice place to take meetings; there's something relaxing about loads of books on shelves. Refreshments and food are only decent, but at least they're cheap ! (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more

Nice, quiet place to work. Wifi is great, but make sure you have a full battery charge on laptop: no outlets available. While you are there, buy a book for a great cause!

They book some really awesome events here, from Ask Roulette to Grantland Quarterlys to literary singles nights. Check out the events on their website. Read more

Awesome well-priced used bookstore with a cafe , and a selection of records.

Great spot for studying or working, but just FYI you can't charge your phone or laptop here. They turned off the outlets to cut down on the electric bill!

If I'm in the neighborhood I always stop by to browse the cookbooks and design books . Good prices

Help Housing Works alleviate the impact of homelessness & HIV/AIDS by volunteering . Whether its volunteering at the cafe or helping out in the book stacks, every effort helps. Learn more on MetroFocus Read more

Coffee , books , and a good cause? Yes! 100% of their proceeds go to Housing Works: a healing community dedicated to helping those affected by or living with HIV/AIDS.

Great place to have a meeting. Quiet , plenty of seats, and good drink options (coffee , wine , beer )

Good spot to work with decent wifi but no outlets available for customer use, which is a bummer. Great place overall but make sure your devices are charged!

Free wifi , cheap coffee , good sandwiches and chill vibes. An oasis off busy Houston st.