MoJoe's Book and Brew

MoJoe's Book and Brew Coming Soon! A local, independently-owned bookstore, cafe, taproom and retail space in Cortland, NY. So many of you have supported us on this journey. P.S. P.P.S.

We’re building something we’ve wanted for a long time: a place where you can browse books, sip some java, and stay a while. Your “Third Place.”

Our space will be a retail bookstore, café, and taproom—designed for readers, writers, curious minds, and anyone who loves a good story paired with a good drink. Whether you’re stopping for a brew, meeting friends after work, or settling into a quiet corn

er with a new favorite book, we want this to be the kind of place you return to again and again. What you can expect:
• A thoughtful selection of books for all kinds of readers
• A cozy café vibe by day - relaxed taproom atmosphere in the evenings
• Cool, one-of-a-kind gifts, cards, and artwork featuring local and regional artists
• Events, gatherings, book clubs, and many more reasons to come back (often)

And yes—this has been a nearly four-year odyssey. After a few property “almosts” and some long detours, we found our way back to a space we had considered from the start: the historic Cortland Corset Factory. We’re aiming to open late summer / early fall, and we can’t wait to share the excitement as this space comes to life. Thanks for being part of our story. Before anyone asks: the profile pic is not our logo. 😂 Just a playful placeholder until we finalize the real thing. We hope you’ll help us “sell a sh&*-ton of books!”

A big THANK YOU to the Cortland Planning Commission for their interest, support and approval!! We can't wait to open!
03/03/2026

A big THANK YOU to the Cortland Planning Commission for their interest, support and approval!! We can't wait to open!

MoJoe’s Book and Brew Coming to Historic Corset Building

This is so exciting! Get out and support independent bookstores and the community that fuels them! Even if MoJoe's isn't...
02/16/2026

This is so exciting! Get out and support independent bookstores and the community that fuels them! Even if MoJoe's isn't open in time, we'll be cheering The Crawl on!

Something big is coming to Central New York!

We’re thrilled to officially announce the first ever Central New York Book Crawl from July 10-19, 2026. This will be a community-wide celebration of indie bookstores, readers, and the magic that happens when we show up for each other. Because this crawl is built by the community, we’re kicking things off with a design contest.

We’re inviting creatives, readers, artists, and book lovers to submit a design that could become the official CNY Book Crawl theme. The selected design will be featured across the crawl, and the creator will receive:
- Bragging rights
- A complimentary themed book crawl t-shirt
- A themed tote bag as a thank-you

This is a volunteer, community-led contest (unpaid, fully credited) rooted in collaboration and love for local bookstores. Design submissions are open now! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYoS5GtH30x7Zt3bCUgUpEIaz3i7QmivnPM9yhFgJY58yw5g/viewform?usp=publish-editor)

More details available on our Facebook event page.

What pairs best with plot twists? Craft beer? Dry red? Crisp white? Cider? Answer below. We’re building the menu accordi...
02/06/2026

What pairs best with plot twists? Craft beer? Dry red? Crisp white? Cider? Answer below. We’re building the menu accordingly.

01/29/2026
Happy Belated to this National Treasure! Thank you, Dolly, for inspiring all of us!
01/20/2026

Happy Belated to this National Treasure! Thank you, Dolly, for inspiring all of us!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to everyone's favorite and founder of the , Dolly Parton! 🎂

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—and the work he asked all of us to continue. If you’re looking for a meaningf...
01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—and the work he asked all of us to continue. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to reflect today, we’d love to recommend a few books that help illuminate the Civil Rights Movement and the voices that shaped it.

01/16/2026

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Cortland Corset Building 75 E Court St
Cortland, NY
13045

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