Avant Garden Bookstore

Such a cute bookstore and coffee shop! Themed lattes were tasty, and the owner in the bookshop upstairs was very welcoming. Loved all the displays, including LGBTQ+ ones, too. Excited to go back for events, as they have authors, a book club, and a game night soon.

I love this coffee & book shop. The staff is VERY FRIENDLY ANS KIND! I’m a regular there and so is my office! I love that books are being moved upstairs. There will be more space to sit and enjoy your tea/coffee/snacks and while reading!

I stopped in today because books are my jam and I was so pleasantly surprised. The shop is so lovely and clean. It has a beautiful atmosphere! I spent half an hour chatting it up with the owner who is a lovely human and we exchanged biz cards and I signed up to volunteer for story time. The best is that the book I finally decided on was the one recommended by the owner after she got to know me. It's a safe space and I highly recommend you go there today to get your book fix!

My go-to place when I need to meet up with a friend and they’re always impressed. Good rotating menu of lattes as well as the basics for someone who just wants a regular ol coffee. Clear displayed menu too. Love that it is now a book store as well!

Baristas are always so sweet and the store supports some great causes. I always feel safe there.

I will say I’ve never not been able to find a spot between indoor seating, seating in front, and the patio, but it does get a bit busy. However it’s very close to the river so if it ever was full it would be easy to take a walk!

Ok, so let me start by saying I'm picky about my coffee. Avant Garden is one of my favorite places in Anoka. The atmosphere, the staff, and the coffee makes me feel like I'm at home. I've tried some of their coffee drinks, but most recently was impressed by the response when I asked about the chai. Normally, they use the syrup, which is waaay too sweet for me. The woman at the counter suggested that they could do a chai tea latte with their regular tea bags. I went for it, and was really impressed!

I love this place! Everyone is so welcoming and it’s such a calming space. Perfect combination of coffee, books, and community.

Loved this cute little bookshop! They had an amazing selection curated and friendly staff. Such a great place to pick up a book!

Love love love this little place. Nicest people in the world and seriously, best coffee and teas ever. I absolutely adore that it has transformed into such a charming and eclectic bookstore. Everything from food, to kids books, novels and seasonal reads, and often clothing and art, too. I’m so happy to be sitting here, working and sipping my Matcha latte. Thanks to the owner and Emily for being so sweet to my sister and me this morning, and for supporting her on all the socials as a fellow small business owner, too. I’ll be back (weekly)! 💜

I love this place! Great atmosphere, great drinks, wonderful baristas! And of course, I love supporting locally owned small businesses. This is my all-time #1 go to!

The coffee taste absolutely delicious the man behind the counter Al is a fantastic worker who makes everyone feel welcomed. Very clean safe environment with a good selection of books and a small art collection.

Very unique. Love the atmosphere and the decor. Good coffee and seating. Nice parking nearby in the heart of Anoka. Many other stores nearby.

This place is goated with the sauce. Solid coffee with a plethora of options. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff were very nice.

The bookstore was also fun. The stairs get the heart rate going.

This is my favorite spot in Anoka! Coffee is good, atmosphere is *chef’s kiss,” book selection is on point. The staff are always super friendly and welcoming. It seems like they have cool community events going on from time to time too.

Love stopping in to Avant Garden every time I'm coming through Anoka. Coffee is great and so many different fun drinks that are always so delicious!

Amazing staff, wonderful coffee, and a very pleasant atmosphere. I would go to this coffee shop over any other coffee shop, any day. The best part is, they're a small shop so you get to say hi to the same friendly faces each day! I would recommend Avant Garden to anyone who wants a calm and chill experience and some very good coffee.

I love the funky, homey atmosphere with the smell of freshly brewed espresso. The baristas are friendly and the chairs are comfortable. It’s a great place to relax and sip my favorite mocha!

Great bookstore in a long time local favorite. Metta's coffee adds so much and it's a great space to study, meet with friends, or enjoy a nice day on the patio.

The world needs more cozy places like this. The ambience is spot on. Such fun and delicious coffee and coffee drinks. There's a lot of variety. There's tons of books as well, new fiction, teens, non fiction. Definitely a place to check out and frequent.

Best coffee shop and independent bookstore in the twin cities! You can feel the passion of ownership on both levels; coffee shop and book store. Clean, charming, outstanding service, and this shop serves as a pillar of the Anoka community. An absolute joy to visit!

I've been coming to this wonderful, quirky place since I was a teenager (that was DECADES ago, y'all), and what do I discover on my first visit back home in a while? BOOKS! As if it couldn't get better! Pick up your next favorite book and stay for their amazing and unique coffee and tasty baked goods. Totally worth a stop. Regularly, if possible.