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Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening of the Cafe!
We are pleased to announce that this Thursday, January 31st, we will hold a ribbon cutting at the Book Cafe with the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce at 10:00 AM. Our location is 208 South Summit Street, right next to Graves. Cowley Book Cafe will begin opening Monday through Saturday at 6:00 AM. The alley … Continue reading "Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening of the Cafe!"
Read MoreAddressing Rumors
There are a number of rumors circulating which have been negatively impacting our business in Arkansas City. We’d like to take a moment to address them. The first rumor, that we raised booth rent in the Winfield mall, is untrue. The business is currently leased. While it is being leased, the lessee is free to … Continue reading "Addressing Rumors"
Read MoreOur Mall is Looking for New Vendors to Join our Family!
Are You an Antiques Enthusiast? Has your mall recently closed? If you are an established antique dealer or an incurable collector with a passion that exceeds your storage space, we invite you to join our community of dealers at the Cowley New & Used Book Cafe and Antique Mall! Renting booth space at our mall … Continue reading "Our Mall is Looking for New Vendors to Join our Family!"
Read MoreSeeking Entrepreneur to Buy and Continue Antique Mall!
The antique mall is for sale (current owner will be traveling to tour the thirteen original colonies), but we won’t sell to just anyone. We are only interested in selling to an individual(s) that want to keep the business running! We have a listing on Webber Land Company, as well as a highly discounted listing … Continue reading "Seeking Entrepreneur to Buy and Continue Antique Mall!"
Read MoreCAFE REOPENING
We have some great news! On Monday, June 3rd, our cafe will reopen at the Arkansas City location. We will be serving breakfast and lunch at that time. Drinks will include hot and cold brew coffee, iced tea and lemonade. Our breakfast and lunch specials will be as follows: Monday Breakfast: Turnovers and coffee (hot … Continue reading "CAFE REOPENING"
Read MoreFloorplan for Winfield Antique Mall
Several people have requested information regarding booth layout and pricing. Below is a Floorplan Layout with Booth Pricing included. In order to be a vendor, you’ll need to come into the Winfield location after 3:30 PM and before 6:00 PM to fill out a Vendor Agreement and make your first months payment. We will be … Continue reading "Floorplan for Winfield Antique Mall"
Read MoreNew Location Opening!
We are pleased to announce the opening of a second location. We will open in Winfield, KS on 01 May, 2019. The store will be an antique mall which will be open Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. We WILL be adding a cafe at that location as well, but it will not … Continue reading "New Location Opening!"
Read MoreState of Affairs – Cowley Book Cafe
We’ve finally completed construction in the back, and have the kitchen up and running! All that’s holding us back is delivery and install of a dishwasher. We’ll be working with the Chamber of Commerce soon to hold a ribbon cutting. December was a great month for most of the antique mall vendors, and to my … Continue reading "State of Affairs – Cowley Book Cafe"
Read MoreMark your Calendars! – Santa Clause is Coming to Town!
Parents and Children: Mark your calendars! We have great news! Santa will be here at our location from Santa’s Winfield Workshop to listen to your Christmas wish list and take photos with you on the following days and times: Thursday, December 20th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Friday, December 21st, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM … Continue reading "Mark your Calendars! – Santa Clause is Coming to Town!"
Read MoreConstruction Update – Cowley Book Cafe
We’re starting to see signs of progress here in the cafe area. The framing is done, Electrical and Plumbing are all roughed in, and sheetrock work is *supposed* to begin tomorrow. We’re that much closer to being able to serve you fresh brewed coffee and fresh baked goods! That leaves painting and trimming! We’ll have … Continue reading "Construction Update – Cowley Book Cafe"
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