The Strand Bookstore, New York City, has opened a cafe in its flagship Union Square store. Named Cafe Fred in honor of Fred Bass, the late longtime second-generation owner of the Strand, this is the second Cafe Fred, which made its debut in the Strand's Lincoln Center store.
Cafe Fred serves coffee from La Colombe Coffee Roasters, pastries from Ole and Steen, and tea.
Nancy Bass Wyden, third-generation owner of Strand Bookstore, said, "Naming Cafe Fred after my dad felt like a natural choice. He loved books, people, and New York City, and he believed The Strand should always be a place where everyone is welcome. Cafe Fred is a tribute to his spirit and a way to honor the warmth and literary community he brought to the store every day."