The Brewed Book - Coffee Shop & Used Book Store — Restaurant in Davenport

I didn't think I'd find myself back in the part of Davenport for anything. I used to enjoy shopping at Greatest Grains before they closed in 2019 (specifically for bulk foods) and haven't stopped by since. This cafe was recommended to me by a good friend, however, so I resolved to come back and pay the place a visit.

Eclectic would be the singular word to use to describe the space. There are shelves of books lining most of the walls throughout, with no real rhyme or reason to their organization. The prep area is prominently right by the entrance, lined on the outside by shelves of books as well. The space also features an upright piano right by the entrance, many board games along a wall further into the shop, and a stage-ish area near the back of the space.

A faded wood floor (either by design or actual age) covers the entire space. The ceiling throughout is covered by a stucco/painted surface throughout, with a mix of recessed and accent lighting fixtures. There are additional lantern/centerpiece fixtures suspended in different places, all of which come together to give the space an added feeling of warmth. Definitely perfect for relaxing with a nice book for an hour or two or even possibly for a few hours of remote work.

I opted for a green tea and the last remaining chocolate scone at the counter. The proprietor talked about the lack of baked goods largely resulting from a show the night prior. After sitting down down to enjoy my tea, a group came in and occupied one of the larger tables, seeming like a mom's group of sorts. I then relocated away from the comfy chair I occupied as another group occupied the other chair and couch in the general area, a large family of some sort. There's definitely some diversity in the patrons as well as the space itself, it seems.

I'd say the variety of the space is my favorite part of the experience here. There aren't many places that are inexpensive where people come to just hang out and chill. This place has those vibes - I wish I lived closer, as I'd definitely visit more frequently. I hope Brewed Book is around for many years, as it is clearly a...

Is it a bookstore or coffeehouse first?

I made plans to drive to the Quad Cities to hang out with a friend who was stationed there for her traveling nurse job. My first request upon getting there was coffee coffee coffee. It was Memorial Day so we were limited to where we could go and The Brewed Book just happened to be up the road and open for business.

Upon entering, I knew I was in heaven. I don’t know if I’ve ever talked about my love for reading but I am an avid book worm. So, to have two of my loves combined in a single shop was chef’s kiss. The barista/cashier was quick to take and make our orders. I got my usual iced Americano and Cassey got a breve. I got a cinnamon caramel-type cookie.

We strolled and browsed the bookshelves as we sipped our coffee. My americano wasn’t as bitter as I prefer but it was still good. The cookie itself was pretty tasty. The gooey center was actually more liquid than I expected and added to the tastiness. Cassey said her breve was delicious. We both spent plenty of time browsing and looking at books. I have a soft spot for Stephen King and was surprised to see they had plenty of his works on hand. Sadly, I didn’t get any since I am currently reading his book Dolores Claiborne and have Four After Midnight in my backlog (along with plenty of other books by other authors).

As we browsed, we noticed a HUGE pile of board games along the opposite wall. I’m not sure if these were for public use but, if so, it’s the largest collection I’ve seen for people to use. I could see some of my friends willingly coming here for our nerd hangouts.

We didn’t purchase any books since we both had large backlogs to deal with but if I get the chance to go back up to the Quad Cities, I am definitely stopping back in to grab a few Stephen King books and maybe more.

Stay caffeinated and remember to read at least 30...

The Brewed Book is my absolute FAVOURITE coffee shop ever! I was just searching around on the internet for some place to get coffee one day, and I found this place. I knew it was perfect.

Over the summer, I went there at least once a week, and the workers are so nice. All of their drinks that I've tried are delicious, and the pastries they have there are also amazing! Several times I've walked in just to grab a chai and sit down on one of their (crazy comfortable!!!) couches to read, and it's almost always the best part of my day.

The atmosphere is so perfect as well. It's always relatively quiet, even if there are people speaking at full volume because of how MANY books there are! It's a bookworms dream