Briar House

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Looking for a magical summer story for you or your kiddo? Try one of these middle grade adventures!

📚 Greta Ever After by Melissa Dassori: When Greta discovers she’s secretly a fairy-tale heroine, she must navigate magical worlds, family secrets, and her own destiny. Perfect for readers who love fairy tales with a modern twist and a courageous heroine.
🐇 Alice with a Why by Anna James: A curious girl named Alice finds herself caught up in a whimsical adventure inspired by Wonderland, where questions may be more important than answers. A wonderful summer read for imaginative readers who enjoy clever puzzles and magical worlds.
🏘️ The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill: In a struggling town where rumors run wild, a misunderstood ogress and a group of determined orphans uncover the truth about kindness, community, and leadership. An enchanting story with humor, heart, and plenty to think about.
🌙 Moonleapers by Margaret Peterson Haddix: When a mysterious stranger appears under the light of the moon, young adventurers are drawn into a thrilling quest filled with secrets and danger. Ideal for readers who like fast-paced fantasy and surprising twists.
🔑 The Library of Unruly Treasures by Jeanne Birdsall: A magical library filled with extraordinary objects leads one girl on an unforgettable journey of discovery. A perfect summer choice for book lovers who believe libraries are full of magic.

Each of these stories offers adventure, wonder, and unforgettable characters—perfect for long summer afternoons, road trips, and quiet days spent lost in a good book. Come and check out the rest of the children’s section to stock up on your summer reading needs! ☀️📖✨

06/03/2026

We’re open!! It’s a beautiful sunny day and perfect for sitting on the patio.

Thanks to Jed Barkus (again!) for being our knight in shining armor!

06/01/2026

It’s June 1st and you know what that means… New drink specials are here! 😋 Which one will you try first? Let us know in the comments 👇

Coffee Drinks:
☀️ Caramel Cream* - white chocolate and caramel sauce
☀️ Chocolate Chip Cookie Cold Brew - house made cold brew flavored with chocolate chip cookie dough syrup, topped with cookie butter cold foam
☀️ Blueberry Cobbler - blueberry and brown sugar cinnamon
☀️ Dirt Cake* (pictured) - chocolate and vanilla, topped with homemade chocolate whipped cream, Oreo crumbles, and a gummy worm
☀️ Oatmeal Cream Pie* - brown sugar cinnamon, toasted marshmallow, and white chocolate. Try it with oat milk!
☀️ Salted Nut Roll - salted caramel and peanut butter
☀️ S’mores* - toasted marshmallow and chocolate sauce, topped with homemade chocolate whipped cream

Lotus Drinks:
☀️ Ambrosia* (pictured) - pineapple, orange, and a coconut float with gold Lotus
☀️ Bomb Pop* - blue raspberry and cherry with blue Lotus
☀️ Dreamsicle* - orange and vanilla with pink Lotus and Lotus cream
☀️ Mixed Berry Pie - blueberry, strawberry, and raspberry with purple Lotus. Try it with strawberry or blueberry boba!
☀️ Peach Ring Punch - peach and raspberry with lemonade Lotus
☀️ Watermelon Sorbet - watermelon and lime with red Lotus

Non-Coffee Drinks:
☀️ Blueberry Lavender Iced Tea* - house made blueberry lavender iced tea. Try it with vanilla or honey!
☀️ Dirty Root Beer Float - extra spicy chai, root beer syrup, and club soda over ice. Available with or without cream. Just trust us on this one!
☀️ Lemon Bar Matcha - iced matcha latte, flavored with shortbread syrup. Topped with lemon cold foam and shortbread crumbles.
☀️ Strawberry Shortcake Shake - Shake flavored with strawberry, shortbread, and white chocolate. Topped with whipped cream, strawberry puree, and shortbread crumbles

As always, any drink specials with an asterisk next to the name are also available sugar free!

05/30/2026

I love it when bookish worlds collide! We were honored to be able to sell ’s books at yesterday in partnership with . Talk about a community of readers! Nick gave a great talk on his newest book and his Peter Ash series. He also dove into the writing process, his former career as a full-time carpenter, and the people he’s met along the way to inspire his stories and career.

Nick is such a likable guy, and it was great to be with people who support his craft and Wisconsin authors. Thanks again to the Rhinelander District Library for including us in the fun! 📚

05/30/2026

Stack of the week: cookbooks!
The Hodag Farmer’s Market is now open so it’s a great time get your fresh veggies, grab a good cookbook, and try out a new recipe!
Stop by for your favorite beverage on the way!

05/29/2026

Meet your new summer obsession 😍 Our Lemon Bar Matcha blends together iced matcha, shortbread syrup, and lemon cold foam for the perfect summer treat! Available now, with more summer specials coming soon! ☀️

05/28/2026

Feels like summertime! That means it’s smoothie season 😋

05/27/2026

Time to beautify the outdoors!
What are you planting? Show us in the comments 🌺

05/25/2026

May we never forget the sacrifices made for us to enjoy our freedoms. May we never take for granted those freedoms and our democracy. 🇺🇸

We are open 8-noon today.