Present Tense Coffee & Books

Wow, what a gem! This shop offers hand crafted and classic coffee favorites. For the quality, prices are shockingly reasonable too. The morning atmosphere here is so warm and welcoming it started my morning off with some positive energy. The shop is cozy, farm house trendy, and walled with books. Check it out! It's worth a try!

Loved the atmosphere. The owner was not nearly as friendly as you would expect. She wasn't rude or anything but when we walked in, she was sitting reading a book. Which is fine, it's a bookstore/coffeeshop. But she didn't greet us or even chit chat with us at all. And the coffee was just ok. 🤷🏻 Not bashing the place, I always try and support local coffee shops but

After driving over 2,000 miles and stopping at more coffee shops than I can count, a new friend I met at a gas station told me I had to try this place — their “best local coffee.” They weren’t wrong. From the moment I walked in, the shop had a cozy, welcoming vibe that made me feel like I’d found the spot to settle in and get some work done. The woman behind the counter (I think she might be the owner) was incredibly kind and genuine. As I sat there, I couldn’t help but notice how many regulars came through — she greeted each one by name, asked about their families, and it just gave the place that small-town charm that’s hard to find. Great coffee, great people, and the kind of atmosphere that reminds you what a coffee shop should feel like. Hands down, the best one I’ve visited in over

With the new Cathedral Oaks Parkway now open, I was determined to check out more of the local area by bike. As a fan of both books and coffee, I figured this this was the perfect place to start. The little cafe is toward the back of the business. On he way, you're surrounded by a multitude of books organized by genre. The barista was cold and did not greet. I tried to make a little small talk to get a feel for what to order since they're the experts on what they serve, but he did not seem receptive to the gesture. I settled ultimately on a caramel latte. Seeing as how they also had breakfast sandwiches on their menu, I was also excited to try out their sausage, egg, and cheese croissants. Needless to say, I was disappointed when the barista, without uttering a word, went over to the frid

A cozy spot to get a custom made cup of coffee or soda and relax and read a book. I went here with my daughter and we had a GREAT time. My daughter got a strawberry flavored soda that the owner made. I got a chocolate chip muffin. Both were delicious !!!