The Wild Detectives

Oak Cliff staple The Wild Detectives is a serene spot for avid readers as a bookstore, coffee shop and bar all in one built in a charming old home at the edge of Bishop Arts. With a large, pet-friendly backyard decorated with books hanging on a clothesline, it’s also an event space for readings, performances such as Shakespeare in the Bar, concerts and panels. The rustic-yet-polished wood-covered store offers rare finds such as foreign books and books by independent publishers — there’s no better way to channel your inner Hemingway than by reading great works with a beer or five. Maybe have a sandwich and coffee, too, before driving home.