El Gato Negro is the hippest bookstore/cafe in Nicaragua, and probably in all of Central America.  We offer the largest selection of English-language books in the country, with more than 2,400 titles on subjects from fiction to particle physics.  The shelves are filled with both new books  and a selection of once or twice read books, all very reasonably priced. 

In addition to this large selection, El Gato Negro possesses one of the best collections of books on Nicaragua in the world.  We have more than 200 different titles on Nicaragua history, including rare books that date back to the late 1800's.  This collection contains most of the definitive books regarding Nicaraguan politics, culture, and the revolution.

Come hang out in our swinging chairs, read  current magazines and newspapers from the US and Europe, and indulge in our famous banana-chocolate chip muffins or French crepes and a cappuccino.   

 Our doors are open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday - mas o menos.

We are located one block east of El Timon Restaurant, adjacent to Snider's Realty.