Dolphin Bookshop

old fashion community bookstore with cafe

Great little independent bookstore, very warm, accommodating, staff. Selection is a bit limited, but care is taken to properly display the books that they do have, and they are more than willing to place an order for you (although you would probably be better off just using Amazon.) Their main selling point is the cafe in the back which hosts weekly music sessions on Friday nights, as well as student-run events during the year.

You can always find a fun, quirky gift in any section (adults/kids). They have current sellers and different items (scarves, ties, gourmet baking boxes, magnets, puzzles) to browse or stock up on for gifting. The cafe holds Friday night live music, and there's a nice variety of genres! Sign up for their mailing lists. It's another way to be connected to community!

One of the few independent bookstores left on Long Island! The bookstore is split into three sections: a children/teen area (with books and toys), a cafe, and a room with the adult books and non-book gift items (candles, stationary, random goodies.) The adult book section has a limited selection: they'll definitely be carrying the big hardcover fiction and non-fiction releases, but they may not have that specific older paperback book you're looking for. They will happily order it for you, but I wouldn't say that Dolphin is your one-stop shop for the serious bookworm.

The cafe is great: they use Stumptown beans!! I think they must be the only cafe on Long Island using Stumptown. Their barista knows how to use the beans as well, making some nice espresso drinks.

Nice little bookstore with lots of things to browse and look at. Support your local booksellers!!

Best Shop. One stop shop for books, gifts, toys and fantastic informed staff. Nice gift wrapping and if they don't have it - they'll get it. Love Them