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Julia's Cafe & Books

Cafe Coffee shop Book store Used book store

Airy cafe/used bookshop benefiting Habitat for Humanity offers free WiFi & seating in a loft. People often mention books, coffee, great, book, cafe, Habitat, amazing, good, recommend,


Address

1133 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

Website

www.juliascafe.org

Contact

(704) 295-4585

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (485 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 8 AM to 6 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: books (26) coffee (22) great (11) book (9) cafe (9) Habitat (7) amazing (7) good (6) recommend (6)
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  • 5/5 Jon S. 8 months ago on Google
    Good tasting coffee and espresso. They use magnolia coffee.... Cool bookstore is attached.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariah Q. 1 year ago on Google
    An Absolute Delight! The perfect balance of books mixed with yummy coffee/latte/tea. Delightful!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ana M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great used book store experience. Quaint and warm. Check out the children's book section, especially if you are a teacher. Had the nitro cold brew which was bitter.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M M. 2 years ago on Google
    A hidden gem for sure! And with sales benefiting a charitable cause as well. The coffee and food selection seems quite broad, and they have different types of cow and plant milk for your dietary desires. My latte arrived hot and tasty, and allowed me to with warm hands! With my coffee I perused the book selection, and it's quite diverse, from children's books to vintage book, even bibles and nutrition options to choose from. I needed up grabbing a vintage historical fiction novel I hope to enjoy from 1945 and in great condition! Definitely a great place to browse, and if you have kids or are in need of childrens books, there are tons at very affordable prices.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kylie W. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this quaint unique bookstore cafe. Great place to study, read a book and enjoy some coffee, or sit and relax.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hope B. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful, cute coffee shop with an arrangement of used books that were affordable! I enjoyed delicious coffee and was cozy up in the loft as music played. It is attached right next to habitat for humanity which I thought was cool and the people who worked/volunteered behind the counter were very nice! I can't wait to come back here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hillary H. 2 years ago on Google
    The greatest hidden gem of Charlotte, NC. Perfect Breve Coffee. I may have found the best books awhile ago and I always browse, that's the fun of Julia's Cafe. Includes neat upstairs space to read.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, great coffee, good internet and all proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity! This is such an amazing concept for a cafe. I love supporting Habitat anyway with volunteer time and donations to the restore, but as someone who often works from "flex offices" having a place I can go with good food, great coffee, a place to work and an ability to give back is simply amazing. I also love all the amazing records, DVDs, tapes and of course, books you can purchase for a low cost. Overall, this is an amazing concept so I will definitely be coming back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve t. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm glad I found this hidden gem . It's hard to say what was better. The exquisite service or the amazing coffee either way I will be back .maybe even just too read a few books .come check them out located right inside the habit for humanity re-store.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shiloh D. 1 year ago on Google
    I like supporting local products and Julia's Cafe are great. Their coffee I think is above average and the muffins are pretty good. I haven't tried their sandwiches yet but I would go back again and would definition recommend this place. You can buy books for a goodprice. Plenty of parking outside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kerrigan 1 year ago on Google
    Great idea to have a used bookstore AND a coffee shop right next to a thrift store. Well organized with a decent selection of books, including rare vintage and coffee table books - when they’re open. I’ve been here a few times where both Julia’s and the Habitat ReStore attached have been closed during their regular operating hours.

  • 5/5 Lisa K. 8 months ago on Google
    Along with the spectacular conversation with a wonderful person everything was great. The price is good for a mom and pop like establishment. The atmosphere was quaint and quiet. We ate wedding cookies that tasted great as well as our raspberry lattes made with almond milk. Definable would recommend going there.

  • 5/5 Memory M. 7 months ago on Google
    This is connected to ReStore (a place run by Habitats for Humanity) where people can donate furniture and other home items. (Great if you enjoy thrifting. 😊) Although the cafe appears to be a separate business from ReStore - they have their own set of donated products that they also sell - I noticed books, records/vinyls, sheet music, and cute note cards. The products displayed in the cafe are specifically sold in the cafe and must be purchased there (as well as the food/drinks, of course). And vice versa for the products displayed in the ReStore area. While they are separate businesses with separate checkout areas, however, they are really part of one big warehouse and customers can easily go in and out of the cafe and ReStore without going outside to exit one and enter the other. Because of that, I suspect that they are both run by Habitat for Humanity, and I’d also imagine the proceeds from both help the same cause. The people that were working there were really nice, too! I enjoyed talking with them, and they seemed genuinely interested in our conversation. Even the other customers were nice, lol. My mom and I were singing a song from sheet music, trying to remember exactly how the song went. (Obnoxious to do in public, I know… 😳) But these two ladies sitting near us said they enjoyed our earlier singing as they were leaving the cafe. 😂 I’m attaching a picture of the things I bought (for next to nothing!) so people can get idea of the products sold in the café area. ☺️

  • 5/5 Charli V. 10 months ago on Google
    What a great find! The atmosphere is calm, relaxing and welcoming! You can’t beat grabbing a coffee and searching for books at the same time (and for a great cause). Amanda is a gem! I can’t wait to go back!

  • 5/5 Jessica K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cool little book store. Great variety of books. Coffee selection was awesome! You can drink your coffee and read or walk around browsing the habitat for humanity restore shop.

  • 5/5 Blair W. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been a customer for years but today I stayed and worked upstairs for the first time, and it was great! I recommend arriving before 10am for the best chance of getting a table. Very laidback vibe. In addition to coffee drinks, they have some sweets, snacks and lunch items available from Andersons.

  • 5/5 alice b. 1 year ago on Google
    Actually browsed and bought a few music CD's and books but I have had their coffee,sandwiches and muffins in the past. Always love to support Julia's and The Restore...never know what they will be offering and for a great cause!

  • 5/5 Dean J. 1 year ago on Google
    Do good while saving money on books. As part of habitat for humanity, this used book store and coffee shop is non profit. An amazing selection of books, puzzles and vinyl. I read and return my books and never leave without a latte.

  • 5/5 David Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Really cute spot, coffee was only so-so, but It probably had more to do with what I ordered. Inside has a lot of charm with strong retro vibes. Service was friendly and outgoing. Would recommend

  • 5/5 Trail H. 1 year ago on Google
    Service: 10/10 Very nice ladies, quick and courteous Cleanliness: 10/10 Very clean and sanitary Staff: 10/10 They took my order correctly, and explained the menu when I had questions Atmosphere: 11/10 A café, in a used book shop??? It doesn't get any better than this Busy: 6/10 Steady traffic but not crowded Value: 10/10 Whoever prices the books, must also know what it's like to buy used books, never seen fairer prices. Overall: 10/10 I highly recommend this place. And the iced mocha tastes better than any I ever had, legit, on gawd. 100% I like Barnes and Noble, but I'd much rather support small business

  • 5/5 C P. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a pleasant surprise. I've working at Habitat around the Triangle area before relocating here and they do not have cafes attached to them. Yet, this was much more than a cafe (see pictures of food, books, and movies)! The staff, like most Habitat locations, was very friendly and helpful. I learned that in the Charlotte area alone, Julia's cafe receives thousands of books each year which every folks can buy for as little as $1. But they have a special section set aside of rare books. Those books will cost a little more, yet nothing outrageous. Now, they also have movies for sale which looked brand new and perfect for cold days like we have coming up. On the way in or out, don't forget to grab a drink or pastry which looked amazing. I would definitely recommend stopping by!

  • 5/5 Coco N. 2 years ago on Google
    I volunteer here every now and then. The staff, the ambience, everything/everyone is so nice. Really love this place

  • 5/5 Camille K. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Cafe with alternative milks!. Comfortable and not pretentious. Pleasant employees, and good books.

  • 5/5 Goldee P. 2 years ago on Google
    As a book enthusiast, you have me at the opportunity to browse rows & rows of used books, but with a coffee in hand, this is like a dream! Their staff is friendly, inviting & some of the kindest in the city! Add in that by buying books/coffee, you can help fund Habitat for Humanity & it is a little slice of heaven for me!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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