Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books

Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books Neighborhood cafe & bookstore. Independent & black-owned. Invested in our community. Established 2017.
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And just like that, one of our most anticipated books has arrived.Marlon James has successfully written one of theeeee m...
09/01/2026

And just like that, one of our most anticipated books has arrived.

Marlon James has successfully written one of theeeee most compelling and defiant novels about q***r survival and the burden of violence ever gifted to readers. There is so much that could be said so we’ll just keep it short n sweet and say…Marlon James 4ever n ever!!!

You can pick your signed copy of The Disappearers by Marlon James in store and online now!!

Your friendly neighborhood reader took a break from saving folks to grab a few things to read during Philly Book Crawl 🕷...
08/24/2026

Your friendly neighborhood reader took a break from saving folks to grab a few things to read during Philly Book Crawl 🕷️🕸️📚

Gotta say we’ve seen a lot come through those doors, this was a first 😂🤣😂🤣

Keenan Russell & had their first date at Uncle Bobbie’s four years ago and last Sunday, they got engaged in the same sp...
08/21/2026

Keenan Russell & had their first date at Uncle Bobbie’s four years ago and last Sunday, they got engaged in the same spot.

We’re so happy to play a small role in such a beautiful love story. Congratulations to you both!!

Clarence A. Haynes came by to sign not one but TWO of his titles on our shelves. Come through to get these signed copies...
08/16/2026

Clarence A. Haynes came by to sign not one but TWO of his titles on our shelves.

Come through to get these signed copies and so much more.

📍See you in Germantown

We still have signed copies of Colson Whitehead’s latest online and in the store. Secure your copy today!
08/13/2026

We still have signed copies of Colson Whitehead’s latest online and in the store. Secure your copy today!

BOOK LOVERS… ASSEMBLE!Next Week, Philly Book Crawl is back and you can save BIG!📕Buy 1 Book, Get the Next One 25% OFF!📗E...
08/12/2026

BOOK LOVERS… ASSEMBLE!

Next Week, Philly Book Crawl is back and you can save BIG!

📕Buy 1 Book, Get the Next One 25% OFF!
📗Enter to win Free Books & Gift Cards
📘Plus more

📍See you in Germantown

Author Sarah J. Jackson stopped by over the weekend to sign copies of her brilliant work, “A Second Sight”.You should re...
08/11/2026

Author Sarah J. Jackson stopped by over the weekend to sign copies of her brilliant work, “A Second Sight”.

You should really come by and get a copy before they are all gone!

And while you’re here, get yourself something yummy to drink 😋

NBD just the AMAZING noname stopping by to say “hi” before her show in Philly last night!!!If you didn’t know, besides t...
08/07/2026

NBD just the AMAZING noname stopping by to say “hi” before her show in Philly last night!!!

If you didn’t know, besides the music (which you should absolutely check out), Noname also has one of the best book clubs in the country Noname Book Club

You never know who’s gonna pop up in Germantown!

These books ain’t gunna read themselves. Spend some time with this list!Tomorrow marks the start of Black August. A mont...
07/31/2026

These books ain’t gunna read themselves. Spend some time with this list!

Tomorrow marks the start of Black August. A month of reflection, education, and political action that honors Black freedom fighters and their resistance against state violence.

Available in store and/or online through our bookshop.org.

We have some incredible picks from our staff for you today!! All available in store and on our bookshop.org. Be sure to ...
07/30/2026

We have some incredible picks from our staff for you today!! All available in store and on our bookshop.org. Be sure to check em out. 🤩

Address

5445 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19144

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 1pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

Telephone

(215) 403-7058

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