Cafe & Bookstore
Maple Ridge's community gathering place where great coffee meets good books — and every cup supports local youth.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Maple Ridge, Bean Around Books is more than just a cafe — it's a community hub where neighbours become friends over a warm cup of coffee and a good book.
Founded with a vision to create a gathering place for people of all ages and walks of life, we're proud to serve locally roasted, direct-trade specialty coffee from Rwanda while surrounded by thousands of pre-loved books waiting to find their next home.
Where Coffee
Meets Literature
We proudly serve locally roasted, direct-trade specialty coffee. Every cup you enjoy supports independent farmers in East Africa and youth employment programs right here in Maple Ridge.
Lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, and more — crafted with care by our talented baristas.
Delicious pastries, muffins, and treats to enjoy with your favorite beverage.
A curated selection of quality teas for those who prefer a gentler brew.
100% of coffee sales supports Pathfinder Youth Centre Society and Rwandan farmers
Browse our ever-changing collection of pre-loved books across every genre imaginable. From bestselling fiction to rare finds, children's classics to cookbooks — there's always something new to discover.
We accept book donations and offer great prices on gently used titles. Every book you buy helps support our community programs.
We gladly accept gently used books during our regular business hours. Your donations help us keep our shelves stocked and support local youth.
Bean Around Books is proudly owned and operated by Pathfinder Youth Centre Society — a non-profit dedicated to empowering young people in our community.
Our 12-week paid employment program provides youth aged 15-30 with hands-on work experience in a supportive cafe and bookstore environment.
We work with youth facing barriers to employment — whether it's mental health challenges, addiction recovery, or language barriers. Our goal is to help them build confidence and get back on track.
"We just try to get them back on track."
Every coffee you buy, every book you take home, directly supports these programs and the young people in our community.
We're located in downtown Maple Ridge. Stop by for a coffee, browse our books, and become part of our community.