Bodhi Books and Bakes, Chappal Karkhana Chowk
Newly opened Bodhi Books and Bakes have a lot to offer; from cookies, pastries, and cinnamon rolls, to a cozy place where you can relax and read. There are many books you can choose to read from as long as you read it there, and they even have books on sale. If you want to try something special, then try their blueberry apple pie. We hear it's delicious.
Kori's Garden, Boudha
Aside from serving a wide array of delicacies, Kori's is famous for their burgers, which is deemed to be one of the best. The best part is their garden. One can go and spend some quality time, away from all the noise and pollution. If you need to do some reading, that would be the perfect place for you.
Café Cheeno, Patan Dhoka
Café Cheeno is a snug little café, where you can quench your gastronomic cravings, and hunger for reading at the same time. They have a good selection of continental food, and their breakfast options are just incredible. You can enjoy their collection and whether you want to buy the books and read or borrow it while you're there is completely up to you.
Sara Bakery, Jawalakhel
Sara Bakery offers great coffee and cakes that leaves you wanting more. But what is even greater is their space for anyone who wants to spend time and do their stuff there, especially reading. There is a separate, quieter room for those people, and you can even take one of their books and read. They sell books too. Enjoy your time reading and drinking good coffee.
Café Soma, Jhamsikhel
Café Soma is a breakfast and brunch restaurant, where you can treat yourself to delicious items. They have great sandwiches and burgers as well. But it also has a room for readers. You can bring in a book of your own or choose to read one of theirs as they have a good collection of books. Trust a nice cup of coffee or sandwich to accompany you in your bookish journey.
Read and Feed Restaurant, Thamel
Like the name says, this could be an ideal place for you to spend as much time as you want reading. They have a 'beautiful, large secluded' garden in their premises, which is just perfect for some quiet reading time. The restaurant is attached to a bookstore, and what's more, they have many exotic dishes for you to try and enjoy.
Kaffeine, Durbarmarg
If you're looking for a place to drink exclusive coffee while you flip between the pages, then Kaffeine is your haven. Their signature coffee drinks like the 5-layer latte doesn't only sound interesting, it's equally amazing. Their lunch combos, again, are something that a foodie will enjoy immensely. They have an interesting collection of books as well.
Coffee Pasal, Durbarmarg
Go to Coffee Pasal for insane options in breakfast, lunch and dinner, and if you want to read, there couldn't be a better spot. It's better to take your own reading material there unless you want to purchase their books. Their special hot chocolate is, indeed, special, and their spiced chai latte is something that you need to try.
Red Mud Kitchen, Jhamsikhel
Red Mud Kitchen – the name is synonymous to the valley's gastronomes as a wonderful place to have sandwiches and burgers among others. But that's not the only thing that will make you cry in joy, Red Mud has an appropriate environment that induces you to fall between the words and indulge in bookish fantasies. And of course the coffee's great, you won't be disappointed.
The Yellow House, Sanepa
If you want to read books to the sound of the soothing rain, then The Yellow House is where you should be. They provide breakfast and brunch till 2 in the afternoon, and after that, you can savor their varieties of drinks as you read. It's the perfect place for monsoons. Doesn't that sound good?