Friendly City Books
Columbus's only independent bookstore, stocking a general-interest mix of new fiction, nonfiction, and children's titles.
- Address
- 109 5th St N, Columbus, MS 39701
- District
- Downtown Columbus Historic District
- Record
- Listed · independent · address on recordRegister as of Sep 2026 · re-checked district by district
- Independence
- Listed as independent · single-site operators only, by policy · re-check in progress
- Location
- Address on record · coordinates as collected
- Hours
- — Not yet on record · the proprietor can add these
- Phone
- (662) 570-4247
Subject in red · nearest storefronts in ink · street names from the register's addresses
Directions open with the name and address, so they resolve to the door.
| № | Name | Category | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Coffee House on 5th A downtown coffeehouse serving espresso drinks and French press coffee from beans sourced worldwide, along with homemade baked goods and sandwiches. | Coffee Shop | 111 5th St N | 0 m |
| 02 | Slice of Heaven's Sweet Spot A downtown bakery selling cakes, pies, cupcakes, and cookies along with casseroles and soups. | Bakery | 114 N 5th St | 9 m |
| 03 | Cafe on Main & Sweet Shop A downtown lunch cafe in the historic Ruth's Building serving a daily-changing menu of Southern entrees, sandwiches, and salads, with an attached sweet shop selling housemade desserts and ice cream. | Restaurant | 101 5th St S | 24 m |
| 04 | Cobalt's Boutique A women's clothing and accessories boutique on 5th Street South offering apparel for everyday wear and special occasions. | Boutique | 124 5th St S | 35 m |
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