Leopold's Books Bar Caffè

08/03/2026

Ever dreamed of working at Leopold’s? Well, now’s your chance!

📚 We’re hiring for several part time bookseller positions, ranging from 7-20 hours/week, starting in late August/early September.

🐛 If you love books, spend your free time bookstore crawling, and want to share your enthusiasm with others, this might be the right role for you. No bookselling experience necessary.

🧑‍💻 If you’re interested, please email your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. We’ll be accepting applications on a rolling basis.

07/10/2026

Leo's Half Shell is the perfect place to take your date, friends, or family.

🦪 Every Friday & Saturday
🕟 4:30–9 PM
☀️ All summer long

07/07/2026

🦪 Leopold's Raw Bar!

Every Friday & Saturday
All summer long.
4:30–9 PM

If you've ever wondered where everyone disappears to on summer evenings... now you know.

06/18/2026

THANK YOU, PATRONS! The results are in, and we're thrilled to announce that Leopold's came in 3️⃣rd place in the USA TODAY's 10BEST Independent Bookstore contest!

That means, according to the editors of the paper, their panel of judges, and all of your votes, that we're one of the bookstores in the and the only bookstore in the .

Thank you to our staff, customers, and community for voting and supporting our books, bar, and caffè. 🏅💚

Thank you to NBC 15 for this coverage and for congratulating us on ranking in the top 3!

Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè in Madison took home third place for the best independent book store in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

05/28/2026

⏰ Only 4 DAYS LEFT to vote for Leopold's and help us secure a spot in the 10BEST Readers' Choice Award for Best Independent Bookstore!

Your vote means you support ownership, reuse of existing buildings, and places that make unique and yours.
✅ VOTE for Leopold's everyday 'til June 1st!
✅ Click here to vote: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/leopolds-madison-wisconsin/
Thank you for your support of us and of local businesses.

05/21/2026

Leopold's has something for everyone.
📚 International
🍸 Craft
☕ for days
It's just one reason why we've been nominated for a USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Award for Best Independent Bookstore! We are honored to be one of 20 across the country to be nominated. Now, we need your help to secure a spot in the 10 Best! Here's how:
✅ VOTE for Leopold's ONCE PER DAY now 'til June 1st!
✅ It takes just one click to make your vote count! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/leopolds-madison-wisconsin/
We appreciate your support.

05/12/2026

We have exciting news! Leopold's earned a spot in USA TODAY's 10Best for Best Independent Bookstore in the country! 📚

🍾 Help us celebrate what makes Leopold's special! Is it the books, coffee, or cocktails? Or our personal favorite...all of the above.

We are especially honored because Leopold's is the only bookstore on the list this year.

🏆 If you have enjoyed your time here as much as we have enjoyed serving you and our community, we would appreciate your vote to help Leopold's and Wisconsin take home the award!
🏆 Voting is now open and will close on June 1st.
🏆 Here's how - it's super easy! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/leopolds-madison-wisconsin/

04/22/2026

Calling all bookshop lovers! This Saturday, April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day 📖

From 10 am ‘til midnight, we’ll be celebrating with indie bookstores across the city and the country. Stop in for:

🎫 A chance to win a $25 or $50 gift card in Madison’s indie bookstore raffle!

🖼️ Free custom prints made by local artist Megan Stout!

🥤Free Leopold’s branded wine tumbler with bookstore purchases exceeding $100!

But that’s not all – from 4 pm ‘til midnight, we’ll be celebrating Independent Bookstore Night 🌝

🍾 All bookstore purchases made between 4 and close come with a FREE glass of crisp Prosecco! 🥂

Whether you’re stopping by for a casual browse in the morning, or want to party the night away with us in the evening, we’re hoping to see our whole community come out to celebrate everyone’s favorite indie bookstore bar!