Thursday, October 27, 2022

A look at Thayer, a new cafe-bookstore opening soon on Avenue B

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy

Updated 11/2: Thayer is now open!

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Thayer, an independent press, is moving closer to opening day for its bookstore-cafe at 99 Avenue B between Sixth Street and Seventh Street. (First reported here.) 

Founder Matt Lally, an East Village resident, plans to have a soft opening early next month. The two-level space will feature coffee drinks by Irving Farm New York and pastries by Balthazar. There will be grab-n-go soft drinks too. Beer and wine will be available in the evening.
Thayer will host various literary events and offer a curated selection of books and magazines for sale. There will be tables and chairs for drinks and books.

Daily hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the week, with a 9 p.m. close on weekends.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

welcome thayer, can't have too many coffee shops.

Anonymous said...

Definitely can have too many shops, said the 90's.
But can not have too many book stores, that's for sure.

Anonymous said...

I wonder if it will mainly be a platform for their publications or a wider book selection store along with coffee shop?

Anonymous said...

Books and magazines and coffee? WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!!!!

Anonymous said...

Interested to check this out and learn more!

ed anger said...

This was Manitoba’s? Interesting location for a bookstore, hopefully they survive a bit.

Jill W said...

Welcome and best of luck!

Anonymous said...

The Fleshtones live at Manitoba's, with Handsome Dick joining in for anchors. Good memory.

Anonymous said...

Welcome to Ave B ! We are happy to have you! Looks gorgeous and always thrilled for coffee and books!!! Hopefully the bldg will take down scaffolding for you.

Anonymous said...

Woohoo, a local business and not a bank!

Unknown said...

Welcome to the hood! <3 your friends across the street

-Clove Hair Salon

Leah said...

Tried their iced latte this morning and it was delicious. Welcome to Ave B Thayer!

Anonymous said...

Bravo- beautiful Remodel of a run down space and a welcomed addition to the community!! Just what we needed; an Coffee house & wine bar with books and a place to meet and greet. Good luck!!