Top Shelf Cafe & Books

Top Shelf Cafe & Books Your new favorite cozy spot for coffee, tea, good eats, and great reads. Nestled in North Stonington, CT—just 5 minutes from Foxwoods.
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Come sip, snack, and stay awhile. 📖☕️

09/22/2026

POV: you run a little bookstore café in Connecticut and it’s the first day of fall.

The Gilmore Girls would love it here ☕️📚🍂

09/01/2026

SCION IS HERE 👀📚

The newest release from James Islington is officially in stock at Top Shelf! If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on Scion, come grab your copy. 🖤

🎨 Paint & Sip Update 🍷We’re so sorry, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to postpone our upcoming Paint & Sip ...
08/28/2026

🎨 Paint & Sip Update 🍷

We’re so sorry, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to postpone our upcoming Paint & Sip event.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support of Top Shelf Café & Books. ❤️

We’ll share the new date as soon as it’s confirmed. We can’t wait to paint and sip with you all soon! 🎨📚

🍂 Fall/Winter Hours begin September 1st! 🍂As we head into the cozier months, we’re making a few changes to our hours! We...
08/28/2026

🍂 Fall/Winter Hours begin September 1st! 🍂

As we head into the cozier months, we’re making a few changes to our hours! We’ll now be open later on Fridays until 6PM, giving you a little more time to grab a drink, browse the shelves, or settle in with a good book. ☕📚

And who knows… even later hours may be coming soon! 👀

Check out our new hours below and we’ll see you at Top Shelf! 🤎

🌿🎨 PAINT & SIP IS COMING TO TOP SHELF! 🎨🌿Ready for a creative night out? Come paint your very own succulent masterpiece ...
08/19/2026

🌿🎨 PAINT & SIP IS COMING TO TOP SHELF! 🎨🌿

Ready for a creative night out? Come paint your very own succulent masterpiece while enjoying a delicious drink flight of your choice! 🍹🪴

No experience? No problem! Our instructor will walk you through the painting step-by-step, so whether you’re a seasoned artist or have never picked up a paintbrush before, you’ll be able to create something you’ll be proud to take home. ✨

📅 September 12, 2026
⏰ 5 PM
📍 Top Shelf Café & Books
🎟️ $55 per person

Grab your friends, pick your flight, and come sip, paint & create with us! 💚

Tickets are available on our website now —spaces are limited!

08/15/2026

💕 ROMANCE READERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU. 💕

Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day at Top Shelf Café & Books with:

📚 Blind Date with a Book
☕️ Special drinks
🎁 Free prizes with book purchases
🎟️ Raffle
✍️ Local authors
💘 Romance books galore
✨ And MORE!

Grab your bestie, your book boyfriend, or just your TBR list and come celebrate with us! 📖💕

Saturday plans: something iced, something sweet, something steamy. ☕️📖🔥Come spend your Saturday at Top Shelf. ✨
08/08/2026

Saturday plans: something iced, something sweet, something steamy. ☕️📖🔥

Come spend your Saturday at Top Shelf. ✨

💕 Save the date! 💕Bookstore Romance Day is August 15th, and we’re celebrating all things romance at Top Shelf Café & Boo...
08/06/2026

💕 Save the date! 💕

Bookstore Romance Day is August 15th, and we’re celebrating all things romance at Top Shelf Café & Books!

No tickets. No schedule. Just a day dedicated to celebrating romance books with fellow readers.

Browse our shelves, discover local and indie authors, grab a cozy drink, and pull a surprise recommendation from our Romance TBR Jar.

Address

391 Norwich-Westerly Road
North Stonington, CT
06359

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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