Curated selection of books, including local authors and non-mainstream titles, with easy ordering options.
On-site cafe serving coffee, food, and beverages in a cozy atmosphere for dining in or takeout.
Private rooms like 'Starry Night' available for hosting events, parties, and gatherings with flexible setups.
Food and beverage catering for events, with personalized planning and support from our staff.
Unique gifts and goodies beyond books, perfect for special occasions or local souvenirs.
If you are looking for an amazing independent book store in Wichita, look no further. The staff is friendly and well-read. Great selection of books and love how they promote non- mainstream authors. It was great to see so many people there during their annual New Year's Day celebration! Don't miss this gem!
One of our favorite bookstores! The staff is friendly, the selection is great, and even if they don't have something, it's very easy to order. The café is also delicious. Highly recommend!
What a great bookstore!! Staff were super knowledgeable and very helpful. You can tell everyone in there truly loves their job. The selection was impeccable and it features lots of local authors, local content, and other fun goodies besides just books! I could have spent all day inside this store.
I had heard from a colleague about this wonderful bookstore and when visiting Wichita, I had to check it out. Once inside I found myself wanting to buy way too many books! The store did a wonderful job of spotlighting not only currently trendy books, but also less known authors. The biggest sale for me was their wonderful book connoisseur, Shane! He was extremely knowledgeable about the books and readily offered his honest opinion! Notable mention, Matt, equally enthusiastic! Highly recommending visiting this gem of a bookstore!
Needing a place to host my parents’ anniversary get-together, this was just right! We reserved the “Starry Night” room and it was a good size for 16 people plus room for food table and memory/photograph table. They were flexible in allowing us to use an extra table for photos and checked on us regularly to refill water or anything else we needed! Joe from the cafe was especially helpful in planning as I was planning it from another state and had plenty of questions. Food was nice and I can’t wait to go back and explore the bookstore side in the future!

Wichita's beloved independent bookstore and cafe, where stories and coffee come together.
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Watermark Books & Cafe is a cherished independent bookstore and cafe in Wichita, offering a curated selection of books with a focus on local authors and unique finds. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff provides personalized recommendations, while the on-site cafe serves delicious coffee and food. We host events, offer catering, and provide a welcoming space for book lovers and community gatherings. With a 4.8-star rating, we're a local gem where you can explore, relax, and connect.
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