Gladys Books & Wine

5.0 (109)shop

306 Malcolm X Boulevard

A Black lesbian-owned Bed-Stuy spot pairing curated queer literature with a downstairs natural wine bar and backyard.

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Downstairs, the wine bar pours natural wines and serves light bites like personal pizza and popcorn. The bookshop's curated shelves focus on Black queer literature, and the spacious backyard is a draw. Visitors praise the welcoming atmosphere and note the owner's friendliness. The space also hosts events, and one reviewer's planned hour-long visit stretched into three, a sign of its magnetic pull.


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