TUESDAY: Wing Night 4 - 10 pm - $0.35 wings with your purchase of any drink. (Dine-In Only)

WEDNESDAY: Study Night 4 - 10 pm - Get 30% off a book with the purchase of a meal. (Dine-In Only)

THURSDAY: Pick 3 Appetizer Special for $9.95  - Pick 3 appetizers w/ your purchase of any drink. (Dine-In Only)

Open Mic: 8 - 11 pm Every Third Thursday.

Writing Club: 10am-12pm Every Saturday 

Poetry Night Mic: 7 - 10 pm Every Last Friday.

Games Night: 7-10PM every last Thursday

*El Taller is available on Saturday evenings for private parties and events.

WELCOME to “THE WORKSHOP”

Don’t all communities deserve a café? El Taller is Lawrence’s Independent Bookstore & Café! Born in 2012, El Taller is guided by its name - “the workshop,” it is a cafe and bookstore but it acts like a studio or workshop for the community at large. It is a place to hang out, read books, write, join discussions, meet with friends and enjoy good food.

Inside, there is an open kitchen, where patrons can watch our chefs make their meals at the long counter. Opposite the counter, there is our bookshelf, stocked with your favorite community curated picks! El Taller is home to exciting new releases, books by talented local authors, beloved classics (in English and Spanish). The gallery space is where we display local art on the walls. There is also event space on the first floor (accessible) equipped with a stage for performances, and a second floor event space (one flight of stairs) to host your next gathering! 

El Taller works on literary and community engagement programming with partners such as the Lawrence Public Library, the Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover Bread Loaf, and many more!

Fueled by great coffee, delicious food, and creative ideas–El Taller welcomes anyone who walks through the door. Join us for coffee, a meal, or a community event and enjoy the space. We hope to see you soon!

march community curator

There Are Millions of Books to Choose From!

The Community Curates program helps El Taller select which books need be visible on our shelves. In galleries and museums, curators have the power to choose what is seen and what remains in the shadows. Just like art, books can be highlighted or hidden. The curator is a member of our community that guides us to the next best book, inspire us, and challenges our thinking.