About this series
The Cozy Café Mysteries is a series by C. A. Phipps. We list 6 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: Sweet Saboteur: A Small Town Culinary Cozy Mystery.
Tagged on most books in this series: Culinary, Baking and Coffee.
If you like The Cozy Café Mysteries, try Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery by Agatha Frost, Bluebird Bakery Cozy Mystery by Amber Ward and Baker Street Cozy Mysteries by CeeCee James.
What readers say
Readers come to this small-town culinary series for its warmth: three sisters keeping their café afloat, a community that rallies around them, light romance, a beloved cat and recipes to try, with mysteries that offer a few twists along the way. Many readers keep going to follow each sister's story. Common criticisms are cookie-cutter characters and over-the-top local villains, editing and proofreading errors, slow starts and rushed endings, killers some readers spot early and money troubles that feel overplayed.
Best for: Readers who like gentle culinary cozies centered on family and community.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
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