Shipwrecked Café

Shipwrecked Books, Bar & Café is an owner operated establishment located steps away from the beautiful Hudson River in Coxsackie, New York. We are a coffee shop by day, a bar by night and a bookshop always.

Fresh bagels!!
A delicious looking chocolate cake with strawberries on the right side of it.
A custom made dish with sunny side up eggs on top
Photo of an event at shipwrecked cafe where a woman is talking to a group of people.
Wine glass with a mixed drink in it.
"Favorite spot to hang out in Coxsackie! The homemade bagels are a must- they rotate new sandwich options, but I confess I'm usually lured in by the Schmancy "

KB

Books, Bread, Caffeine & Cocktails

Books, Bread, Caffeine & Cocktails

A quiet coffee haven in the morning, to a cozy, lively bar as the sun sets. At Shipwrecked, you'll always find the warmest sense of community and enjoy the simple pleasures that come from a shared love of delicious food, good books, and pleasant company.

Café

Grab and go breakfasts during the week and a full breakfast menu on the weekend.
Every Saturday, we make fresh, homemade bagels from scratch and begin serving them right out of the oven at 9am.

Bar

Thoughtfully chosen wines, original cocktails, and nightly small plate specials

Shipwrecked Events & Catering

Shipwrecked Events & Catering

We're all about good times and great tastes. Join us for exclusive events brought to you by a wine professional with years of experience.  From wine tastings to book readings, there's something special for everyone brewing at our place.

Professional sommelier events: Experience wine like never before with group tastings, classes and tailored pairings.

Community events: Book readings, book signings and much more.

Small Events Catering: Gatherings of 75 and fewer.

Photo of a table set for a private dinner event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about our cafe and its offerings.

What are your hours?

We are open Wednesday through Friday 8am - 12pm and then we open back up at 5pm-9pm.

Saturdays and Sundays we are open 9am - 2pm.

Do you take reservations?

For the cafe or bar seating it is first come first serve, however for special events you may purchase tickets found on the events page of our website.

Are the books you sell new or used?

It's a mixture of new and used titles.

We accept donations of quality paperbacks (no mass markets) and we pay in coffee tokens.

There is also a free book swap cart outside that people can contribute to or take from, anytime

Can I host a book reading?

Absolutely! Just use our contact form found on the "contact us" page of our website to let us know what you have in mind!

What kind of food do you serve?

Grab-and-go during the week.

Full breakfast menu on the weekends.

Small plate specials during our bar hours. Call or check social media for nightly offerings.

Do I need to purchase tickets for your events?

Not all of our events cost money. Please visit our events page to obtain tickets in order to reserve your spot. Some events are free while others cost a fee. Check out our upcoming events page to see what's happening next!

Still have questions?

Contact us for further assistance.