Super cozy, welcoming, and beautiful bookstore. The staff were all so kind, and I was so impressed with how good their online ordering is. New favorite metro area bookstore!

This is one of my favorite places to go for getting work done; the atmosphere is great and the baristas are super nice. they have great recommendations for books and unique menu items (my favorite is the pumpkin butter latte). they also have good vegetarian and vegan options!!

My granddaughter and I tried Cream and Amber for the first time today. It was a great experience! Friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast sandwich and delicious latte. Cafe is bright, airy and uncluttered. Loved the array of books, new and used. Each of us left with books in hand and will definitely come back.

WOW what a sweet little surprise this place was! I was impressed by the tea latte they made me, and I want to come back to try many more of their offerings. Not only do they sell books, but they also have some lovely things around the shop to buy like vinyl stickers and handmade earrings. I loved the atmosphere, I wish I could have stayed longer.

This bookshop + cafe is amazing and well-worth a visit! Its my local go-to for books. In addition to the latest releases, they have a really solid selection of used books interspersed throughout the store, plus $1 used book sales occasionally. There is a cute selection of local crafts and small gifts, too.Staff is always friendly, and their seasonal coffees are SO GOOD. We love that they have beers on tap, too. Cream & Amber is the perfect place for a date!

I came in to buy a gift card, but couldn’t resist trying their Sweet Almond Bread. It was amazing-just as they promised it would be! Super friendly and helpful staff! Can’t wait to go back when I have more time to browse!

Cream & Amber is awesome. The prime are friendly and the baked goods are dangerously delicious! I love this place!

HOLY COW WOW. Went here on a chance and it was fantastic-Great flavors on our 2 paninis (pepperoni+goatcheeseveggie), a little small but tasty. Interesting beers on tap. Book selection incredible!Slightly spendy for portions BUT fun quirky vibe and welcoming staff and space. Will be back!

Love that this exists! Such a cute place with a great selection, and the patio was lovely.Minor request, sometimes the music was a bit intrusive. Mostly good! But at one point I heard Hollaback Girl? 😂

I love this bookstore! Super nice vibe, very friendly staff and yummy drinks and scones. Will definitely go back!

Cream and Amber is my favorite book shop! They have fun new books and even have second hand sales periodically. The owners and staff are so friendly and wonderful. Especially during Covid upswings, they would bring my orders to my car and were so pleasant. I appreciate the steps they continue to take to keep their customers safe. Haven’t eaten here since the pandemic but loved getting their sandwiches and tea!

Cute little bookstore with great coffee! Haven’t tried the food yet but heard it’s good. Everyone is super friendly when you walk in.

Stopped in today for a Thursday book club meetup. Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Was able to get a table for 5 on the patio easily. Only issue is they close early!!! Would love if they stayed open until 8pm on the weekdays. Most of my book club members cant meetup until 6pm, and this only gives us 1 hour of discussion. :(

What a gem. Beer, coffee, food, patio, books, gifts - all in a central location in Hopkins. Friendly atmosphere. Affordable used books amongst new books.

While I have never been inside the location, I have ordered books through their Kind Kid Book Box. They choose beautiful books written by wide variety of authors and illustrators. Despite that fact that I live in a very diverse city, there are many people, places and viewpoints that my kids havent been exposed to, and these books bring the world to their door in engaging and powerful ways. Every choice C&A has made has become a favorite in the household.

Book selection has a great range and is nicely organized.

I’m new to Hopkins and this is truly a hidden Gem ! Great books food and atmosphere! The patio is beautiful and a great place to gather and enjoy being outside on a summer day !

Nice coffee place

Well-curated selection and lovely eats!My family has attended a couple of book events in the pre-Covid world. Loved the warm, easy-going atmosphere at Cream and Amber. The books almost jump into my daughter (age 12) and my hands.The soups are always quite lovely and go very well with a cozy book.

Fun bookstore/café. The coffee I got was really good and has a nice selection of books.The outdoor patio is a great spot to read a book.

I’m so thankful that my friend recommended this place to me! A great mixture of books to choose from, both new and used, delicious coffee (6 rotating beers on tap too), and yummy cafe food. They also have a community room that you can reserve! I’ll definitely be going to a few of their Wednesday open mic nights this summer. Love it!

Dropped in for a beer and to chat and catch up with some friends. Patio was quaint and store really cool.

First time coffee trip, they served me a good latte. I will come back and review in more detail when they open up their bar and food service. Looks amazing though, cannot wait!

Really nice people. Very accommodating towards elderly visitors. Coffee was very good.

Amazing coffee and great book selection!! Super cute, would definitely recommend

The best bookstore/coffee shop/beer around! Awesome owners & staff :) Highly recommend

This place is great. Good books, nice gifts made by locally made artists, and the coffee was delicious! The staff working were super friendly and sweet. Would definitely recommend going here!

Great neigborhood bookstore that pre C19, offered local taps at its 6 seater bar. Caters books to LGBTQ community, womens studies, and local reads. Offers online ordering.

Cute store. Perfect selection on tap. I love that they have local products like Tijerina Spices!

Great staff taking excellent care of their customers. Great online ordering and in store pick up. Requires masks and social distancing. Love the local book store

What a great independently owned book store. I purchased a couple items online to just quick pick up but once you get inside the store, its difficult to resist not looking around. Very helpful staff and if they dont have the book you are looking for, they offer to order it. They have some unique stationary items, note books, etc...for gift giving or for yourself too.

What a sweet place to visit! The staff are so friendly and welcoming with great recommendations for drinks, food, and books. The store itself is light and beautiful with a wide ranging selection of books, as well as some sweet gifts. The store is a little gem on Main Street and I feel lucky to have come across it! Its a must-visit for anyone in Hopkins.

Such a lovely store in Hopkins! Delicious food and drinks, unique gifts, and of course books! I love that they sell used books too. I cant recommend Cream and Amber enough!

Love this place! It’s such a cozy, unique combination of good food, coffee and beer and an awesome selection of books- all of the best things in life!

Excellent online ordering, pickup was awesome, masks and social distancing in place, book selection was fantastic. The atmosphere is also really great & we left with a bunch more books than the 1 I had ordered.

I live in Minneapolis, but I bike or drive out to Hopkins just for this place. It’s such a fun and cute little spot. They have a good rotation of beers, their available foods, though limited, are quite good, and the staff is really nice.

Kacey at Cream and Amber provided excellent customer service! As I am out of the country this holiday season, she worked with me over email to preorder a book, purchase a gift certificate, and ship the gift to a family member. She was punctual with communication and extremely helpful in getting this Christmas gift to my family. I highly recommend Cream and Amber for your literary, beverage, or gifting needs.

Charming little bookstore with helpful staff and good food. They have a really cool selection of books, and were able to quickly order some items that they didnt have in stock.

A delightful combination of coffee cafe, pub and (wait for it) bookstore. LOTS of events with locsl authors, readings, book clubs and whatnot. Good coffee to perk you up, local craft beers to mellow your mood, and plenty of new/used books for sale.

Best coffee shop in Minnesota!!!Way better then the LynhallThey even gave me a brand new bottle of hot sauce!!!!

We met with friends at this place for dinner. my friend recommended this restaurant. Well, we were not disappointed. The staff were extremely nice and we had a fantastic feeling. The food was just great. We enjoyed every moment and we will definitely return to this restaurant. Recommended.

Very cute place. When I went, masks were required, food was takeout only, and I didnt see beer. But the menu looked good and I was happy to see tea! I looked at the books mostly. They have a good selection but not huge. They will order most things on their website though. Ill be back again.

Great little store. VERY nice and helpful staff, good selection of books. GREAT handmade coffee. Well be back to try their selection of beers. This is just the kind of place we want to support.

Wonderful place for tea and great books!!

The BEST breakfast sandwich (Kaceys) in the twin cities area!

Independent book store that serves coffee, sandwiches and beer. What more do you need?

I love everything about this place. So much peace, good energy and (only if you want) discussion. So much so - Im wary of sharing this with everyone... Save me a space at happy hour okay?

Beautiful bookstore/coffee shop. Cozy and staff is very friendly. Trivia is fun and unique from other bar trivia events. Beer is always local and delicious! Highly recommend for someone wanting to hang out with friends and grab a drink, someone who is looking for a cozy place to study or read, or someone who needs a quick bite for lunch/happy hour!

Cute, clean shop. Friendly staff.

Really fun place. Comfy, great London fog. I liked how the beverages came in different style glasses/mugs. The menu was a little too limited, but really fit the style of the place. Clean and bright!

Such a cute bookstore/coffee shop/bar. Cannot wait until normal times are among us again so I can browse, buy a book, and then sip a beer while I read my book.

Super fun place, friendly, clean and organized

What a gem! We love going to places to read and write so we thought we would try here. We were pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere is inspiring, open, and clean. Staff were friendly, knowledge, and happy. The food and beverages were good quality and fresh. It was nice to have a beer and be able to be creative. Going to a taproom is usually where we go to grab a beer and spot to sit and create but they are super noisy and busy. Cream & Amber is the perfect spot when we want some great beer, good food, and a place to sit and be creative.

Nice, little bookstore with everything for book lovers!

Great place to relax

Very cute, nice place to grab a beer or wine or maybe just a coffee. Read a book, have a delicious salad or baked good. I love coming here with a friend to chat and look at all the books.

Great book selection new & used. Fun puzzles, notebooks, and accessories too. Tasty tea & coffee as well.

Cute little bookstore with tables and a bar top! Their food was amazing & was fun to look for a new book while having a craft beer. Will definitely be back soon

This place is a true gem in the little town of Hopkins. Everything they do is small scale. Dont come for a larger book selection than Barnes & Noble, or a larger coffee spread than Starbucks, or more craft brews than all the nearby pubs, or more food than a different cafe. DO come for all of those things done at a small scale, but done extremely well in a community oriented setting.Come back often to try more beer as they rotate through local brews. They make 6 taps go really far because each one has a different flavor profile so youre never bored. Check out their rotating featured books, or try something new from a local author. The staff are all very knowledgeable, so they can definitely help you out.All around a friendly place to hang out, eat, drink, and read. The bartender was great help for us deciding what beer to get and even gave us samples to taste.This might just be the place that gets me to join a book club.

Amazing coffee in a book lovers paradise.

This is the most amazing bar/bookstore/coffee shop that I have been to in the MSP area! It’s quiet and relaxed. Smooth coffee, and great beer. They have a fantastic book selection; it’s the perfect place for browsing.I live nearby, and this is my first visit. I will definitely be back!

Our family loves this little local bookstore. They have a great selection of beer and coffee. Their staff book recommendations are fantastic. Also I love their fit in our neighborhood.

Quaint, fun shop with a great selection of new and used books, highly curated. The seating is mostly for dining, but I could still spend a few hours here reading with a cup of tea and something to eat from their menu. The community room is cozy and cute (weve had up to 15ish people in there in a tight circle) and you can reserve online--just plan ahead, the calendar can fill up fast! I dont drink but my friends have always spoken highly of their beer offerings.

My wife and I now call Cream & Amber our second living room. Every town should have a space such as this. Not only is it beautifully designed, the place is full of community, great food, beverages and books that can keep any reader or cafe enthusiast content for hours. I am so grateful to have this establishment in our neighborhood! ❤️

Nice people, great concept (books / used books, beer, coffee, & tasty small plates) in a great location.

Such a nice place! I noted for the future that it has a meeting room in the back if I ever need to host a meeting in a public place with more privacy than just a coffee shop table.I had a pesto, tomato and mozzarella panini that was great! Not super oily, which I prefer. Amd the service was great! They brought my coffee and a pitcher of cream for me. How sweet :)Also, the ambiance is very welcoming and cozy.

We hold our book club meeting at Cream & Amber once a month and I always look forward to it. Super cute book shop with great options for a beer and delicious food choices. Decor is adorable; plants, local artwork, great setting. A hidden gem-I highly recommend checking it out!

Awesome place! Stopped in for the first time today and can say I will be coming back. The atmosphere is so welcoming and the tap selection is amazing. Worth a stop to sit and have a drink. Cant wait to come back!

You have to visit this place! Coziest, most comfortable atmosphere with excellent food and libations. Cant wait to go back for coffee!

I love that this is a part of our community. Great beer selection and the food looked yummy. Beautiful atmosphere as well. Limited selection of books but its a great spot to stop for a relaxing evening.

Very cute spot! Love the concept. The decor is perfect and gives a relaxing vibe. The house coffee has great flavor and the beer selection is pretty good (they dont have just one type of beer) I thought it was a great place to read or chat with friends.

First rate stop after a bike ride. Good selection of beer (get something a little sour—totally cuts a thirst) and the pepperoni panini is tops. Atmosphere is social and encourages conversation. Good selection of books and a great comfy chair up front.

Two words, endless coffee.Besides that, these guys offer tea, beer, and wine as well. There are house made goodies and enough variety of snacks to pair with your drink choice. Dont forget to get yourself a couple of books that may interest you or a friend. Sit, sip, read, and socialize in this cozy place.

So cute and such a nice staff

Such a local gem! I absolutely love Cream and Amber for a coffee or a glass of wine. The food is delicious and they have a lovely atmosphere.

This is just the kind of bookstore to compete with Amazon. Coffee, beer, bakery food, and a curated selection of books, many from local writers. Its a great place to meet friends for a chat and they have a small conference room where a writers group can meet. Very community oriented. Lovely place!!

Attentive, great variety, and an amazing space. Great place to hang out with friends or to bring a date or to host a book club. Came during a snow storm and they were so friendly and helpful. Couldnt have a higher recommendation!!

Cream & Amber is everything you need for a solid neighborhood cafe; plentiful selection of well curated new and used books, delicious coffee, ample food options, and some great local beer flavor on tap. Whether stopping in for a temporary office or looking for your next read, theres something for everyone all tied up in this quaint, cozy, unassuming cafe and bookstore.

The staff is really nice and friendly, which is a huge plus. The reason why I am not giving it a higher rating is because of the price of the drinks, My 12oz Americano with an extra shot was more than four dollars and I think it only had two shots in it total.

What a quaint little cafe. A small menu but excellent food . what more would anyone want a little food a little liquor and books books and more books. Very friendly staff. They also have very good coffee

I call this place my front porch because it’s warm, welcoming, there’s good drinks and food, and a great sense of community. Basically it’s the place you always want to hang out!

Great service. Was introduced to this place when a friend had a book reading here. Really nice, well lit atmosphere, great local beers on tap and even (fresh baked) Oatmeal & chocolate chip cookies. With a stop even if you cant read :-)

This is the place that makes you want to be a regular. Cozy space, amazing owners, solid food and drink. A combination of your favorite brewery, bookshop, and coffee shop all in one.

Great store. Love the rotation of beer options so there is something different every time I stop in. Looking forward to the patio being completed and hanging out on a nice summer day.

It is one of my favorite places to go! Reasonable prices, great ambience. The owners are the greatest

This is my go to work spot in Hopkins. Not only is it a bookstore, but its also got great coffee, tea, and drinks. It has a wide variety of books for a smaller, independent bookstore. The tap list is small, but they always have an amazing selection! They rotate pretty often, and I love seeing whats going to come in next. The staff are also so nice and helpful - theyre invested in the community and getting to know people. Definitely stop by if youre ever in the area.

Great little book store with coffee and beet

Literally the best place in the twin cities to eat lunch and read a book. Will come back often by myself and look into reserving their group room (for free!!) to host a book group

The staff is friendly and chatty. They always have great recommendations. Also its a book store. Its perfect.

What an awesome addition to Hopkins! Excellent variety of new and used books, surprisingly well crafted beer list with 6 taps, all in a bright, clean, comfortable space. This is going to be a regular stop for us.

Pleasant atmosphere, local beer, good coffee I like to work here, its comfortable, never overwhelming with noise. I can pick my beverage according to my mood, coffee, tea or beer. The owners and staff are always nice and accommodating.

Such a fun new addition to the neighborhood. We love walking here for a drink. Super excited about the outdoor patio expansion!

Very cool place. Cozy atmosphere, good menu and draft list, and a good selection of books!

Quite an exciting place to have in the neighborhood. Really cool book selection and arrangement, nice selection of beers, and the food is great! If youre looking a place to relax, have a cup of coffee, and then continue to relax with a beer, Cream & Amber is the place!

My favorite place to get books. Ive had nothing but good experiences

It was my turn to host our book club this month and as a Hopkins resident, I had already visited Cream & Amber during its first few weeks of being open. I read on the website that the community room is available to reserve and I thought it would be fun to try it out and support my local spot. We LOVED our experience using the community room! First of all, I emailed the owners beforehand to ask about snacks and we were offered a complimentary cheese board, as they were expanding their menu and wanted us to sample. It was delicious with a great variety of cheeses and perfectly fit for a book club! The room itself is super cute and comfortable and it felt private but not shut off from the rest of the store/bar. We felt catered to, which we werent necessarily expecting, and were really impressed with the level of service. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Cream & Amber and will definitely visit again!

Small, so small selection, but the space is beautiful and they have lots of tables and seats in the back to work and read. I didnt try any of the beverages but my mom told me they have great coffee. Ill have to try next time!

Had the turkey panini with salad greens tonight. Amazing! I love the quick changing beer menu and the atmosphere is inviting.

Went on a Sunday afternoon and food was not good, same as gas station food. I have been there before and had a great experience, but this time food was not good and drinks subpar. Book selection was nice though. Wouldn’t recommend the food.

Carefully curated collection of books. Lots of cozy places to sit and read. And, they serve beer and wine!