Great coffee shop, great books, great place to study, best placeto buy local honey. I really hope they're here to stay
Totally cool place. Great music, books and tasty drinks and food, too!
An excellent place to grab a coffee, browse for your next read, or join in on some great trivia! A wonderful new place helping revitalize downtown Albion! Plenty of seating for college students looking for a nice place to study or take a break! Iwill continue to be a returning customer for the Friday night trivia!
Great relaxed atmosphere, great staff, and fantastic events with local talent. Highly recommend the Mango smoothie!
Fun vibe and great addition to downtown. Great place to hang out and read, get homework done, or enjoy local artists for all ages.
Visited today with my young daughters for story time with Esther Byler. They really enjoyed the stories, and I had fun browsing with them afterwards!
Amazing all the way around! Amazing Coffee, food, books, and people. Cheaper and better than Starbucks and Biggby!
Wonderful business, Great Owners! They go above and beyond for this community.
Amazing coffee served by a wonderful family who decided they wanted to be part of the new Albion. Thank you Sterling family for all that you do. They even stayed open all night for the Albion College students during finals week. Two thumbs up.
I'm sure you won't be disappointed - they will have great atmosphere and service.
I've been hanging out here for a few months now. Trivia on Friday night is a great event to unwind from the week with friends, and just laugh about all the trivial things your brain has retained over the years! Staci and Jim are wonderful people, and they are coming up with new events all the time. And, they turned this place into a great study location for Albion College during finals week. Just awesome business owners looking out for their community!
Definitely a tourist attraction for visitors to our town.
I am really looking forward to coming in on 5/10/14 from 11am --1pm to play some songs for the wonderful folks at Books And More, hoping many will join us. Billy Joe Hunt.
This was a very interesting shop, definitely had a great small shop feel. The coffee bar in the back is great, lots of choices.
The boom section was pretty good but I think there was a way to order a book if you're looking for something specific.
It was a fun shop that I'd visit again
There are so many things to love about Stirling Books and Brew! The selection certain isn't as big as big box store book sellers, but they have curated offerings. If they don't have something you'd like, just ask them to order a book and there aren't any minimums or requirements. We often order books for our son around the holidays and they always take our list and get everything in for us. Their coffee offerings are delicious as well and they'll make you drinks any way you like it! Don't miss this gem in downtown Albion!
Cameron “TheFatherAKAhanz”
+5
STIRLING Books & Brew is a shining example of positive community spirt. Jim and Staci do an amazing job of having a wonderful showroom full of many many books ranging from the high fantasy of Tolkien all the way down to local authors of Albion. They have a EXCELLENT variety of tasty hot/cold drinks and snacks, as well as ice cream which is a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. But most importantly, the space is used to showcase members of the community that want to interact with its people. There’s always something going on at STIRLING so definitely give them a look and pick up a coffee and a good book to read.
TLDR:
10/10 experience
Coffee is great
Books are fairly priced
More parking in back if none on street.
Me and family went here we love it! The lady is very sweet and she lets you have your pets in here. They have books, coffee and sweets too! A lot of old things and alot of seats for everyone! This lady here fed our dog and was such a sweet heart and coffee is good too! Worth coming here it's a relaxing place to be.
I had one of the best chai tea lattes I've ever had here. The employees are so friendly and I always look forward to Friday night trivia there.
I go here weekly. Wonderful spot for reading and hanging out, and the staff is very nice.
I am not a coffee drinker, but the hot chocolate here is better than anywhere else I've been.
Cozy little coffee shop with live music and a great variety of books. The staff was friendly and my americano was awesome!
Nice place for a lot of activities. Ice Cream, smoothie and much more. The owners are polite and have information for within the Community
Did karaoke there and met some amazing people who attributed to the great atmosphere 10/10. :)
Good drinks, great prices and I am waiting for the music. He is warming up and it sounds promising.
This is a quick drive from home in Battle Creek and well worth the trip.
Extremely nice people the owners are very sweet and friendly, the bubble tea my girl friend loves is really good all the type she's gotten so far, and the smoothies are also amazing and affordable. They have many pastries and there all good especially the cookies. there's also an amazing selection of books you can buy and just sit down and read while relaxing. Truly a humble and relaxing place.
Cozy atmosphere, with multiple types of seating, and wonderful bubble tea and great coffee. I have bought honey, books, and enjoyed a dance performance and poetry reading here. Unlike a chain coffee shop Stirling is a part of the community regularly hosting local events. My favorite place in Albion.
Stirling Books & Brew is a great place to stop and chill in the Albion area. Fully stocked with new and used books at affordable prices, a cafe to get your coffee on, and baked goods to satisfy your sweet tooth. The woman who was working here was absolutely incredible and very helpful. Pets are always welcome (within reason of course!) And there's plenty of seating areas, perfect for pulling a book off the shelf and finding your happy place.
Great atmosphere! Friendly helpful staff and great selection of books and local authors, local artists, and musicians. Live music nights, game and trivia nights, coffee, expresso, smoothies, Bubble Tea and baked goodies. Everyone should come check them out!
I am glad that Stirling books and brew is located on superior street because it is superior in service, in atmosphere, and in selection. I am very thankful to have found out that this place serves Bubble teas. My daughter found the tea via YouTube and had to try one. This is not just in/out type coffee place, the employees care about the drinks and converse with patrons. Stirling books and brew is great at engaging with the community. There are free events every week. If you you are looking for stop on your trip, this one will not disappoint. There is indoor seating or outdoor, weather permitting. I would rate higher than 5 stars if it was an option.
We had very good ice cream. Found many interesting books to buy that we've never seen anywhere else. Enjoyed wonderful program by an author originally from Albion.
Johnathon “hospitalityguymqt”
+5
I visited this cute little store and coffee shop a few months before my daughter was born. My wife and I read to our daughter every night so she could get to know our voices. Stirling books has a great selection of children's books that reminded me of my joy for reading as a child. I ended up buying Welcome by Mo Willems. That was the first book I read to her the day she was born. Upon purchase, Steve at the checkout was so friendly and knowledgeable of the book and author. Best all around bookstore I've ever been to.
I love coming here when able. Good coffee, friendly staff and of course good books to read next to the fireplace! Thanks Jim!
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