Incredibly cozy place to shop for books and read. They have good snacks and a great tea selection. Their cookies are also delicious - really flavorful without being too sweet. This is fast becoming one of my favorite places in the stockade district.

This is a quaint and beautiful book store and cafe in Kingston. It is located in a little area with beautiful historical stone structures. The store has comfortable seating area and amazing coffee and beer and food. Great book selection.

Rough Draft is in Kingstons historical district. There is a lot of history within the surrounding streets. Nothing beats being able to browse for books and drink local brews! Super nice staff, amazing collection/selection of books, and a really good variety of beers on tap! Highly suggested stop if you are up from the city for the weekend, or even if you are local, so we can continue to support our independent bookstores!

The selection of books here is great, the food is tasty, and the coffee is wonderful. The espresso is strong and smooth, and the cold brew is delicious too. Quite the chill place to visit…glad to be in a bookstore again!

Good coffee. Chill lounging area and bar. fresh pastries. Nice outdoor seating. very clean. and lots of unique books to choose from of various genres.

Nice country town vibe, good menu and service too.

Cute concept. Limited menu however and small area for counter doesnt leave much space to sit. People were great and it was clean

Coffee was great, atmosphere was inviting, and despite being quite busy, staff was very friendly and kept things moving very well! If youre in the area, be sure to stop in.

Three words - Bar and Books. Always a great selection on beer, wine, cider, coffee, tea, etc. And the books, Wow! Curated to perfection with the latest, greatest and of course the classics, if thats your thing. Oh, and it couldnt be located in a cooler building. Outside seating with a fantastic overall vibe.

Awesomely unique and cozy bookstore with a great selection of beer (and food which I didnt try). Its in a historic home site which was built prior to the revolutionary war. Huge floor to ceiling windows let in the sunlight and add the to the charm.

Nestled in Kingston this book store is more than meets the cover. With the added pleasure of serving a variety of drinks it makes this spot more homely and friendly.

Best coffee in the area. Strong! Terrific environment. Friendly staff. Most customers are friendly and respectful (cant control who comes into yr establishment, but the core are good people). Quite the social scene if youre looking for one. But also a great place to sit and work on your own. If youre new to Kingston or Ulster County, it should be one of your first stops. And if youve lived here for over 20 years like myself, why havent you stopped by? Cheers!

The best coffee you can find for miles. Very refined flavors and unique chai combinations. Atmosphere and staff are welcoming and the concept of a library/cafe/bar is perfect.

COVID-19 REVIEW: Open and Uber cute! So happy we stopped by this adorable bar/book store and had a yummy sour beer while browsing all the fun books inside. It was situated in a historic corner of town in a stone building with very lovely decor and plenty of different seating. People were there reading enjoying a drink or set up on high tops studying and doing work on laptops. Great place to hang out and chill vibes wish they had a place like this by me. Do not underestimate this place the beer selection is amazing.

My absolute favorite coffee in Kingston!!! also such great vibe, the entire staff is so lovely. Always makes my day when i stop by…. and i love to sit outside in the shade on the other side of the street. they have so many tables that you’ll always get a spot. 💜

Consistently a cozy and hip place to sip a coffee or tea and read. My favorite are the (toasted) gluten free blueberry scones made by #Meridith with a pour over. Perch in the window and read something from the social justice book list or socialize outside. Also, they have an all-gender bathroom.

Not a fan of drip coffee, myself, but their holiday drinks are delicious. Bought a book and ordered my morning coffee. What a great and unique space!

On a very historic corner and has books coffee and beer….and comfy couches!!! Loved it

Great concept good coffee and books to read and buy - laid back and has a nice outdoor section

I want to give a very special thanks to the owners of Rough Draft for hosting a very special fundraising event for my campaign. This place is beautiful!! the service is so friendly and fun and the beer is phenominal. Such a relaxing place to exist and the food cant be beat! This place is a true gem in the heart of Kingston and the owners are extremely sweet and caring. Again THANK YOU! and I HIGHLY recommend.

The owner was very kind and the customer service was really great! I especially love the fact that he gives discounts to people that serve their community so thats beautiful!

One of the best coffee shop I have visited. Half coffee shop, halo bookstore. Great environment with comfortable seats. Good vibes.

Really appreciate them carrying decaf ~ super cute and cozy street as well. Great dog watching.

Genius Idea. Great environment. Interesting books. Excellent tea special. Will undoubtedly be back many times.

Wonderful bar, coffee shop and bookstore. Great selection of beer (including a smoked ale) and excellent (Counterculture) coffee. Good food, friendly staff and nice space. What more could you ask for, other than a good selection of books. They have a sister venue (Kingston Bread) which is also worth a look.

Great cozy store. Pleasant and helpfull staff. Books, coffee, beer, and food. Can even get a growler of beer to go if you like.

Must stop by if visiting Kingston. Excellent coffee, wonderful book selection, great staff. A welcoming warm community oriented environment. Kingston is lucky to have Rough Draft.

Well curated small selection of books. Tea assortment just perfect. Bought two books on the Hudson River Valley which so enhanced our trip. Set in a building built in 1771 for the Kingston Academy. The historic district in which it sits us well worth a walking tour.

Its a nice place to sit and write unless you are sitting near more of the draft beer people. Then its rough. I think they should have the alcohol section. Quiet and alcohol dont mix.

Cozy place to sit and drink a beer and explore some books. The atmosphere is great

Books, delicious beers and an incredible staff. Cannot recommend this place more! Sit outside and drink while staring at The Four Corners.

Nice ambiance. Good coffee. Great book selection.

A must go to place for great coffee and books. Friendly staff and relaxing.

Place blows hot and cold.Hot:CookiesAestheticCold:Coffee (bad chai latte and bad drip coffee)Music (too loud and kind of weird genres for coffee house / bookstore)Bees everywhere?Wifi was poob

Super unique establishment. Love the ambience, the books and the teas. Right by the Farmers market in a wonderful historic district.

Really great atmosphere. So many different kinds of people who patronize the place its wonderful - everyone is made to feel comfortable. There are comfy corners, tables and kid corners. The people who work here and very warm

Ive been to great cafes that also service great beer, but never to one that ALSO has incredible tastes in books. One of my favorite places to work/hang in the Hudson Valley

This was such a cool place. I loved the curated books for sale and the staff were very personable. The store itself is really cool with all wooden beams and the smell of paper and coffee. I definitely recommend it :)

Great bookstore. Fabulous concept. Super friendly staff. Support your local bookstores!

Awesome bookstore for all ages with yummy food, great coffee, helpful staff, plenty of street parking, and outdoor seating. Fun location too.

Stop in every time Im in town. Great coffee and always has good suggestions for new books.

Nice Cafe and bookstore in a historic Kingston nook. Clean restrooms and child-friendly. Great place to bring your laptop, or to meet and make friends and have a conversation.Off the menu treat for kids: steamed milk with honey.

Possibly the most perfect establishment in the world. Great coffee, beer on tap or in cans, vegan food options as well as a great fully stocked book store and outdoor seating. Found ourselves back there every day we stayed in Kingston at least once.

One of the coolest concepts for a bookstore. Whether you are getting a beer or a coffee it is a great place to get a drink, do some work and hang out. Great, purposeful selection of new releases, and also has some great bakery treats. There is a rewards card if you are a frequent customer, but if you are in the area just to visit, it is a must stop in Kingston!

Great ambiance at this combo bookstore, coffee shop, brewery. They are doing everything right. Great coffee and pastries, truly excellent beer selection, and chill vibe make this place a wonderful spot for a break day or nite. and so many books to look at make it hard to leave. Get the sausage roll with a beer, you wont regret it.

Came through while passing through from NYC to wayyyy upstate. Very glad I did. Beautiful and well curated bookstore with the added bonus of a great beer selection, coffee and donuts.I’d like to add that the seating is comfortable, the bathrooms are clean and everyone was super friendly.Very impressive selection of good cocktail and bartending books.

Need I say more ❤

Latte tasted weak.Very nice atmosphere

Fun to shop for books while carrying around your beverage. Try the Matcha lot o Latte --infused with basil---quite a treat!

Fantastic coffee, pastries, and atmosphere here. The cute historic corner is adorable and a huge draw.

This is an amazing little place that suits all people, books booze and coffee!! What a great idea!!

A wonderful place for great new books, cafe drinks, and bar food!

Great vibe! Good coffee. Limited seating but what they do have is beautiful.

LOVE this spot. I would be here all the time if I lived here. Great book selection, tasty hand pies, and enjoyed the outdoor seating.

Unique spot for drinks and books. Staff was lovely.

Friendly people with an intelligently curated collection of books for sale.

Great place for a drink and book browsing...they have small plates but nothing big if you’re looking for a full meal.

This is the best place ever!!!! Great selection of coffee, beer and books. Whats not to love?!

Great staff and nice draft beer selection!

Great place for coffee or beer. The treats are good. They have outdoor seating and interesting books.

Comfy chairs, lots of books, a very trendy atmosphere. Hot and cold drinks as well as cafe style bites. One star off for being so crowded and noisey - a victim of its own success. A very comfortable hangout in quieter periods, I have little doubt.

Very comfortable.Reasonable book pricesComfy couch, chairs, table 👍

Grabbed some Suarez beer here. Good selection.

Great selection of beers & books. I was visiting from NJ and picked up a book from their local authors selection. They also have a blind date section--where you pick up a wrapped book on the basis of a 1 sentence description. Super cool!

A cup of coffee or a local pint in this cozy little spot in historic Kingston is a great way to unwind. They also host events like book readings, trivia and nerd jeopardy.

Really great spot. Wish we could have spent more time and money here!

Books, craft beer and coffee = paradise

Excellent bookstore coffee shop in an historic building in Kingston.

Quaint store with a good selection of craft beers and books... yes, an unusual but great combo.

I really like the feel of this place; however, they apply different covid rules to their friends and people they know (and like?) compared with the masses. Friends sit drinking at the bar and chatting while unknown customers are told they must go outside. Very off-putting.

Top notch coffee, books, and staff. Browse the latest though provoking reads as you wait for your hot drink of the day and a warm gluten free scone from Merediths bakery.

Nice bookstore that serves great brews what a combo. If you are in the area drop in for a read and brew or coffee

This place is just ridiculous on pricing and the only thing that is cool in this place is a book that they have marked you are here

Great bookstore in an historic location. Oh, and they serve good coffee and libations, as well. Im not sure about parking: I had to park in a metered spot on the street ($.25/15 minutes).

Cute little book store

Adorable. Books and a bar?! I could live here.

While you currently cant sit down for a meal. There are still many reasons to visit Rough Draft Bar & Books. They have fantastic baked good, great coffee and a wonderful selection of books to peruse. Please stop in and continue to support them during these difficult times!

Awesome bar/bookshop. Tons of great local beer on tap. Its super chill, comfortable, and quiet compared to every other bar youve been to.

Really great doughnuts and cookies! Could definitely picture myself parked in this bookstore for a full day of draughts.

Great spot to grab a coffee and chill in the morning.

Adorable, open space coffee house in a building that predates America, gorgeous!

Simply a must.... LOVE this place!

Book, coffee, beer, handpies.. what the hell is more important?? Stunning!!

Incredibly friendly staff, excellent drink and snack options, and an impressively well-curated book catalog.

The best bookstore/bar/cafe combo I have ever been to. Lots of places try this, but usually feel too much like a bar or too much like a bookstore. This place naturally blends both and was a great place to hang out.

Great concept in a cool old building.

I like this coffee shop a lot. I wish it was open until later but maybe with time.

Delicious pies and coffee. The blind date with a book idea seemed novel.

Very good food service excelent

Great book selection. Very great pastries.

Great bookshop!! Lots to choose from n found a new favorite breakfast tea called Richi😍😍 super helpful employees.

Absolutely loved it...Great atmosphere... great staff... awesome choices for drinks and good food!!!

Great beer, great books, great coffee, great people and more in a beautifully restored really really old building. All sorts of great events here too!!!!

Website said it was often until 10pm, came at 7, was closed with note on door.Otherwise a very classy place with good, somewhat overpriced, food & drink.Good vibes, and comfortable place to do creative work.

Great and not overwhelming selection of books! Good coffee, nice outdoor tables, quiet street. Loved it for a slow Sunday morning.

Wonderful combination of books, coffee and beer. Beautiful space and sweet outdoor seating with mulled wine during cold covid winter days.

Favorite coffee uptown, friendly staff & owners, great selection of books. Yes, go to rough draft

It aint yo mamas pot-pie... dont need to ask whats in it, just order/eat/smile. You. Are. Welcome.

I really enjoyed what they have going on in this bar. Theme is great, atmosphere is awesome. Wasnt a huge fan on the selection of beers and there menu for the beers was outdated. All the bartenders and servers were really friendly though made me feel like family. Im not big on drinking out and about but Id visit here again. It was a good experience

This is the place you wished you opened yourself. You know, the place with a fabulous coffee & bar, cafe, & bookstore, in a cool & beautiful space? This is that place.They serve some outstanding coffee as well as other drinks here. Had a totally amazing croissant as well. Took my stuff to get back on the road and checked out the book racks & tables on the way out, wanted to buy though didnt want to wait on the cafe line just to buy a book, so unfortunately I never got it. Wish they had a quick check out near the door, would be my only suggestion. Other customers were not in the hurry that I was, clearly enjoying the beautiful space, bookstore and cafe. Definitely looking forward to returning when next in the area.