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:

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

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

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

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

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  5. Interested to check this out and learn more!

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

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  7. Welcome and best of luck!

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

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  9. 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.

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  10. Woohoo, a local business and not a bank!

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

    -Clove Hair Salon

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

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  13. 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!!

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