If you’re looking for a spot in SoHo that feels like it was designed for book lovers and wine enthusiasts alike, look no further than Bibliotheque NYC.
The ritzy bookstore, café, and wine bar has just been named one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Book Cafés in the World by 1000 Libraries in their 2025 global awards, voted on by more than 200,000 readers, café-goers, and urban explorers around the globe.
A Book Lover’s Paradise in SoHo
Founded in 2022 by writer A.J. Jacono, Bibliotheque is home to nearly 10,000 books of every genre—lined along the walls, stacked behind cozy sofas, and paired with striking works of modern art.
The café also houses rare editions, signed copies, and even first editions that serious bibliophiles will swoon over.
Coffee by Day, Wine by Night
By daylight, the menu shines with Onyx Coffee Lab roasts and Bien Cuit pastries. When evening falls, it transforms into an upscale wine bar boasting over 700 varietals and 3,000 bottles served from a wine list designed like a novel, complete with “chapters” such as Romance, Short Stories, and Fantasy.
This unique blend of books and Bordeaux has already earned Bibliotheque the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2024 and 2025, cementing its reputation as a cultural and culinary hub.
A Cultural Hotspot in SoHo
Beyond sipping and reading, Bibliotheque doubles as a creative community space — and even the Secret NYC Book Club chose the space for a monthly meetup. (Psst: you can join our book club via Fable!)
Events range from author readings and intimate concerts to art classes, psychic readings, and even aura nights. It’s no wonder it stood out in 1000 Libraries’ search for innovative “third places,” welcoming havens between home and work. 1000 Libraries writes:
Smack dab in SoHo, New York is a ritzy book café and wine bar called Bibliotheque. The interior has a snazzy, elegant style, with books of all genres and interests neatly lining the walls and sofa backs, interspersed with modern art pieces. The menu offers a decent array of light meal items like sandwiches and pastries. During the day, its café menu of teas, coffees, and specialty lattes is on display, while at night, an extensive wine list is brought out in full force.
Bibliotheque NYC
- 📍 54 Mercer St, New York, NY
- 🗓 Sunday–Thursday: 10 am – 10 pm, Friday–Saturday: 10 am – 11 pm, Closed Mondays
- 📚 Learn more
See 1000 Libraries’ full ranking of the 2025 Top 10 Most Beautiful Book Cafés in the World.
