Books and Beans

Books and Beans was a pleasant surprise. The customer service, food, and atmosphere was top tier. Pictured is a bacon, egg, cheddar and turkey bacon, egg, and cheddar on Brioche buns. Also pictured is a Chai tea and caramel latte and both were delicious. The gentleman at the counter was funny and knowledgeable. I highly recommend a visit here.

Friendly employees, great atmosphere. I loved the chai, the bacon, egg & cheese on a brioche roll was delicious. Will definitely return.❤

Love the atmosphere. Great place to get some work done. I got one of the new sandwiches (chicken salad with lettuce and tomato on croissant), and I always get an iced Chai. Very good!

What an adorable little spot! Coffee is crisp and delicious. Atmosphere is chill with plenty of outdoor seating. Dog friendly with water bowls for our fur baby! The food was spot on. Delicious panini sandwich. Highly recommend! Customer service was fantastic too!

Stopped here on my drive back home from Virginia with my baby. Had a black drip coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Everything was excellent including service. I only wish there had been a changing table in the bathroom.

Such a cute little coffee spot! Located in Rocky Mount Mills this is a hidden gem. I was passing through and needed some caffeine so I stopped in. Customer service was great and the coffee was delicious. Such a fantastic vibe throughout, cute decor, very clean, and tons of books to choose from. Will be back when I'm in the area.

Books and Beans is a great little find. I have been here twice on my way through to get my Covid Vaccine. The location is in a nice little industrial complex, that looks like they repurposed an old building and gave it some great character.

The sandwiches are amazing, and all named after famous authors and novels. The coffees are great too, but something I normally wouldn't get when grabbing a coffee surprised me, their chai.

Probably the best chai I've tasted very well made! If you're looking for a great sandwiches and good drinks this is a great spot to try.

Nice shop with friendly staff and good brew. The closest parking is not very close which for me is fine but for people with mobility issues may need to be dropped off and then find parking.

Very calm and historic coffee shop, the decor and set up was super cute, the baristas were very friendly and seemed to enjoy their jobs (I asked for something cute, and they attempted to do some art on my latte) so I give them an A+ for effort!!

Would most definitely go back!!

The place was very peaceful, the music in the background was relaxing. I spent a few hours just reading and sipping at the tea I got. Very good will definitely come back.

Amazing experience! Got the great gatsby sandwich, the chipotle aioli was AMAZING!! Chai tea latte was great too! Great, welcoming environment and great decorations. The encouragement to read a book (wide variety) was really cute! Staff were super kind and service was quick! Great price for the food!!

My friend and I went here this morning and it is such an amazing place. The food was define and the staff were so nice. We have plans to come here again, I highly recommend.

What a gem! If I lived in Rocky Mount, I'd be sure to be a regular here. Fantastic vibe, coffee, and (best of all?) selection of books! I love the library idea... wish I were around to take advantage of it.

This is such a lovely, clean, friendly little cafe. We stopped in on our way back to Raleigh from OBX for a bathroom, coffee and snack and we loved the experience.

Family own and run, adorable theme and decor. You should absolutely stop in if you’re nearby!!

A hidden gem of a coffee shop! The cozy atmosphere, coupled with the inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The espresso was just perfect and the sandwich was amazing. Without a doubt, a must-visit for any coffee enthusiast!

Best chai tea I ever had! Precious baristas to boot! Adorable set up and super reasonable prices!

Nice coffee shop in part of the historic Rocky Mount Mills complex. Very friendly staff, my latte was perfect, wife's breakfast sandwich very good and the environment convivial. Very nice place for either a quick breakfast or for just hanging out.

Friendly staff, great food and relaxed atmosphere. It was fun finding Counter Culture coffee here!

Stopped here for coffee/breakfast while driving through Rocky Mount. Excellent food and coffee, great service, reasonably priced, and nice atmosphere. Sandwiches are excellent and the staff is flexible about substitutions. Visited on a Saturday morning and it wasn’t overly busy — easily found a table and didn’t wait too long for food. Definitely recommend!

My daughter Lisa and I eat here every chance we get. The panini sandwiches are the best! I get The Bell Jar and she gets The Great Gatsby. Never disappointed by our selection. And to top it off they have a bit of nostalgia- Mrs George's famous Peanut Butter Pie. I ate at The Carolina Cafe as a teenager and brings back memories of eating it there. What a great place and we love Keely and Matthew. Highly recommend!! Cheri Dudley