Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar

Great second hand book selection, as well as a great cafe/courtyard. Nice environment to hang out in. And the home of Charlie the cat!

You would see it at first glance from the outside, but this bookstore is actually a cafe with seating both outside in the courtyard (covered), and also upstairs in the bookstore itself. Great menu, great vibe and great staff. Awesome place for a longer session to sit back and have a drink or bite while enjoying a book.

This place blew my mind! The best stocked 2nd hand book store I’ve ever been to. Friendly staff that help you locate the books, great coffee and even a cat. I left with two books but if I wasn’t limited by the weight of my suitcase, I would have left with a lot more.

This was really a nice little gem that I managed to stop by at, during my time here in Sydney. The vibes of the place were very cozy and welcoming, it was like going through your grandfather’s old book collection. Everything covered in dust but in a good way. I didn’t managed to find anything here but it was still a nice visit. I wish I tried the coffee though.

A Glebe institution! It’s always enjoyable to browse the 3 level bookshop, including a comprehensive Da Capo music section on the upper floor. During the day, the cafe has a lovely vibe away from the busy street (especially on a Saturday morning when Glebe Markets are on). Good coffee (4.5/5 for my double mac). However, it’s at night when the cafe/bar really turns it on as a performance venue, with live music Tuesday-Saturday. We saw the most excellent Blue Tram there recently. Access to the venue is down the alley to the right (between Sappho and Gleebooks). The bar had a good selection of food plates to share (including vegan options; ~ $18/plate) and the $10 house red wine is 7/10. As the space is partly open to the sky, there are a couple of different heating options during winter, including IR heating bars. Recommended on all fronts (bookstore, cafe and bar/venue).