Book Trader Cafe

05/14/2026

Happy graduation season to all of our local institutions of higher learning! To celebrate, we’re introducing VEGAN MARSHMALLOW FLUFF as a drink topping (50 cents) as well as some vegan PB&Fluff sandwiches in the grab and go. Until supplies last! 🎓

05/01/2026

🍨🦋MAY SYRUPS🦋🍨

Getting quirky this month with my editing! First syrup is our take on a classic Dulce de Leche; more reminiscent of a sauce, I recommend dulce in hot drinks for a more cohesive taste (or in iced drinks if you like the pseudo-boba experience). Butterfly Berry is butterfly pea tea simmered in a mulberry simple syrup - yummy in lemonades, iced teas, and mochas for my edible arrangement lovers. Both syrups are vegan, gluten free, and house made ☀️🪻

04/25/2026

While you have your hands up for Zara Larsson, we have ours up for National Independent Bookstore Day! Stop in before Spring Fling to grab a new book and one our of new mini sandwiches in the grab and go cooler:

GARDEN OF VEGAN: fire-roasted red peppers, crunchy marinated eggplant, and artichoke hearts with hummus and vinaigrette

TEMPESTINO: pesto, mozz, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette

ANIMAL FARM: oven-roasted turkey, goat cheese, and pickled red onions

04/23/2026

a wild PEACH GINGER TURMERIC ARNOLD PALMER appeared!

With spring weather comes spring drinks! Per Sadie’s request, we want to introduce our herbal iced peach ginger turmeric tea! It pairs perfectly with lemonade, another iced tea flavor, or any of our fruity flavor shots. We also carry Foxon Park sodas and can make them dirty if you ask nicely 🍓🍑🫚🍋

*the drink pictured contains peach and strawberry syrup*

04/01/2026

🪻APRIL SYRUPS🪻

As an Aries (🗣️♈️🐏‼️), I wanted to bring heat and decadence to our drinks this month! Apricot Habanero pairs especially well with LEMONADE which is back! The Red Velvet syrup includes a hint of cream cheese frosting - I highly recommend it in a standard latte or perhaps an iced coffee!

Both syrups are vegan and gluten free 🙂‍↕️

03/10/2026

☘️🌸 MARCH SYRUPS 🌸☘️

Better late than never! This month we’re getting fruity and floral 💅

Our house-made Apple Cinnamon syrup pairs perfectly with a chai (for those missing the chaider 😔) or a mocha, while the Sakura mix brightens up any tea, iced or hot. Both syrups are vegan and gluten free.

*our resident artist will likely spruce up my sign 🫰*

02/15/2026

So grateful to all of our Book Trader Cafe employees, customers and community for helping make our story possible. Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/15/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/technology/they-are-in-love-but-dont-speak-the-same-language.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MFA.ErsF.-OtnBImNdJiE&smid=nytcore-ios-share

He speaks English. She speaks Mandarin. The secret to their happy marriage: Microsoft Translator.

02/15/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/video/business/100000010590569/can-you-rely-on-ai-relationships-love.html

A.I. translation has become a huge industry, but how accurate is it? Our tech reporter, Kashmir Hill, explores its successes and failures through a couple who relies on of A.I. translation to communicate.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day, Traders! Get your loved one a sweet treat to show your appreciation: a raspberry scone and a french toast latte are our pick!