Text The Book And Coffee Lovers In Your Orbit

If you haven’t been to Wakefield in a bit, I’m pretty sure these two (neighboring) businesses on Main Street are going to bring you back this season.

Number one, Rarities Books & Bindery at 396 Main Street is a bibliophile’s dream, srsly.

There’s a nice selection of antique books (and it doesn’t smell at all musty in case you were wondering) as well as comfy reading nooks, even one with an electric fireplace.

Also, new books, including an impressive selection of ones about Lil Rhody, and some fantastic locally crafted gift items like wicks and wax from Coventry Candle Company.

As if all that wasn’t enough, Rarities offers repair and binding services. I mean, who else is doing that nowadays?

When you’re done browsing and paying for your picks, you can walk thru the side door and into Caf Bar next door for a latte, hot tea, or smoothie.

I also adore this light filled and cheerful cafe for LUNCH.

Find Rarities and Caf at 396 Main Street in Wakefield. Check their sites for hours of operation; they are not open evenings as of right now.

Other Faves In The Vicinity Include Greenline Apothecary (of course!), BOL (Bowls of Love, a juice bar), and Pink Pineapple (apparel and accessories).

As always if you are inspired to visit one of both after reading this, please do let them know you found out about them via Patty J and PattyJ.com.

This post has been updated from one that has appeared previously on the site.