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It's a Love Story | Books & Cafe

★4.9Google rating(94 reviews)
It's a Love Story | Books & Cafe
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Known For

Bookshop-café combo where the coffee and the shelves match in quality

It's a Love Story | Books & Cafe makes a strong case for combining coffee and curation — the bright & airy space, charming storefront, and exposed brick create an atmosphere where spending two hours feels like the obvious choice. The name is earnest and so is the experience.

🕐Best time to visit: February mornings when the vibe is especially intentional

8927 Hess St STE A, Hayden, ID 83835, USA

Our Take

It's a Love Story combines a café with a bookshop in a bright, vintage-warm space where the exposed brick and charming storefront make the whole experience feel like a set piece from a novel you'd actually want to live in. This is the kind of concept that lands in high-charming territory — a real find worth planning around.

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8927 Hess St STE A, Hayden, ID 83835, USA

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