My wife and I thoroughly enjoy this store. We appreciate the employees we just got there as well as the atmosphere to read in. So, three thumbs up and keep up the good work!! read more

Who goes to a Barnes & Noble on a work trip? I do! I enjoy comparing stores from my home town (CA) to places I visit. Noting differences, good and the bad, perhaps uniqueness. Let's jump right into this review. Barnes & Noble is located in a shopping center that has plenty of other stores like Marshall's, Burlington, and others. Starbucks on the premises - not able to use the Starbucks app to make a purchase. Pros 1. Location is easily accessible and has plenty of parking. 2. Staff was helpful and friendly. 3. Store is well organized. Clean. 4. "BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK" display was awesome! I have not seen this idea in my hometown but I was intrigued. For all the avid readers out there - this is cool, see photos. Books are wrapped and have clues to the book genre written or drawn on the outside of the wrapping. It's like Christmas everyday for book lovers. 5. Starbucks onsite. Tables and chairs available. Cons 1. I wish you could use the Starbucks app to make purchases at Barnes & Nobles. Unfortunately, I believe all Barnes & Nobles are like this. I enjoyed checking out the El Paso Barnes & Noble. read more

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Barnes and Noble is one of the last major bookstores, and things have gone online. I still try to support them once in a while. There is nothing better than looking at a book and seeing if it might interest you rather than looking online. Prices could be a little lower, but sometimes there are sales. So I'm always checking them out. read more

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OMG!!! YES YES YES!! I just moved from Florida and I'm very well aquainted with my local book store but I've never experienced something like this!! As soon as I checked out Ginny S. Helped me in way I've never imagined. She helped me join a book club save my points and inspire to enjoy my love of reading!! I thank her so much and all the staff available today I will definitely be back for book club and more! I'm so happy that I was able to find a spot for me in El Paso and grow with it!! Thanks again Ginny and Delinda I believe( she was at customer service with a male) read more

It was a quick and unexpected trip to one of my favorite stores, Barnes & Noble! The westside location is also on of my favorites. It is warm, inviting, and smells wonderful with the Starbucks housed inside! I was there looking for home decor magazines and books. The book selection was average, but the magazine choices were plentiful! I can spend hours there! I most definitely will next time, but for today, I found what I was looking, and will be back! Recommend! read more

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Staff not very engaging / nice in assisting with book location. My neighborhood Barnes , easy to go here, but staff is not very friendly. Children area, policing area , not comfortable environment. Has not always been this way. read more

Horrible customer service. Especially the managers. I was going to take my kids into the store to get a couple of books when I saw an employee getting into it with the UPS driver. He threw the dolly towards the UPS truck and made a scene. I left befit was uncomfortable read more

My girlfriend is a major book worm so today before our movie we decided to go see if there are any new books for her. We were greeted right as we walked in and as we were looking at books, there was a young women who was always checking on us to make sure everything was going ok and if we needed any help! Thanks for another great experience!! read more

Barnes & Noble - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - El Paso, Texas

I'm from small town Alabama. The local Big Bookstores are Books-A-Million with internal Joe Muggs for your caffeine fix. So, moving to El Paso, B&N took a little getting used to. Not much, but a little. It's a bit small, but I still manage to spend AT LEAST $50 every time I stop in to peruse the aisles. I can't pass up a good bargain, and they keep their bargain aisles (yes, multiple) well stocked. Also, it isnt overly fancy, but I like that. Its just books and books and books. And a corner Starbucks Cafe for that caffeine fix I mentioned earlier. Essential for a bookworm. 5 stars just because it's books. And they're kind of my thang. read more

Barnes & Noble - Had to force myself to leave.... but who says money can't buy happiness? - Newspapers & Magazines Near Me - El Paso, Texas

The customer service I experience here is always great. I am here tonight because my neice is in college aspiring to be an editor. She has to read a ton of books each semester. I was in a discussion with my sister (her mother) and we came to the realization that the both my sister and I had gone down technical educational paths- my sister went into accounting and I went into economics and auditing. There was no "reading for pleasure" in our education, it was all technical textbooks. Consequently, we both feel that we missed out on the rounding out of our education and are lacking the ability to hold a conversation with an adult that does not put them to sleep. We decided to close the gap and start reading more- more interesting stuff! I joined a book club here in El Paso and I am picking up my first volume; my sister will be joining me virtually on the East Coast and we are pretty excited. So now about the food- yes the in store Starbucks has sandwiches, desserts and quiche; tonight I am having a spinach, tomato and artichoke perfectly warmed slice sitting on a great crust...and black coffee. My book club started two weeks ago and I have to finish this book by next week! read more

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This is a small Barnes and noble and never has what I'm looking for. I went in 2 days ago looking for 8 books, most of which are pretty mainstream, and they didn't have a single one of them. It gets three stars because it's clean, and because it was the only way I got to buy books growing up here. Thank god I moved out to a city with actual bookstores in it. When I was little I used to think this place was neat, but now that I'm older and have been to other bookstores I see that this is a pretty lackluster place with no taste or style. All you can find here is the alchemist 30 times over, a bunch of books about trump, and about 10 million Christian books. They don't even have twilight. Welcome to the west side of El Paso. Also, in defense of this place after reading other reviews, books online are always going to be cheaper because amazon doesn't collect sales tax so they can get away with setting whatever price they want and therefore authors barely get paid. When you're buying a book from amazon you're most likely barely giving the author, already probably struggling, anything at all. The Barnes and noble price is the cover price that pays the authors, editors, publishers, etc. So although Barnes and noble is a huge corporation I at least respect it for that. read more

This Barnes and Noble may be smaller than most, but it has a lot of toys and games. There's almost an entire Lego shelf. Plenty of magazines that next to the Starbucks Cafe. Best of all, it's across from the Sunland Mall. read more

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We've been spoiled and no longer is throwing some books on a shelf and placing a Starbucks conveniently inside enough. We've been spoiled by the Fountains and now we expect our book store needs to take on a more modern look with chairs galore throughout the store. Alas, this B&N will suffice. It does the trick. They carry exactly what I need and if they don't, they'll order it. It was a little tricky finding an employee besides the ones behind the register, but I can navigate on my own. I do appreciate the lack of James Patterson novels flooding the front of the store because let's be real...everything he "writes" is trash. This probably has more to do with the set up, but either way I like it that way. This B&N is just your typical bookstore. It could use an update here and there, but it's in no way inadequate. I also enjoyed my strange encounter with the woman doing circles in the entrance staring at the ceiling. I clearly interrupted whatever was going on in there because she quickly gave me a menacing stare and disappeared deep into the store. And as the legend goes, she's still there lurking in the dark corners while unsuspecting book lovers pour over a novel while considering reading it on the floor or purchasing it, and she watches closely, smiling to herself ever so slightly, as she contemplates her return to the entrance. read more

Haha what a stupid store. I mean it's clean and nice, but pointless. I called today to see if they had a book I needed (project management guide) and they did. I checked in their website as well to make sure it was in the store; it was and it said the price was $42. I drive 25 minutes to get there and go to pick the book up and the lady gets it. I ask if they have a military discount. They don't, but they'll sell me a membership she says. No thanks. She scans the book and it's $78. I tell her about what the website says and she says they don't price match their own website. $36 is a huge difference. If you shop at the brick and mortar Barnes and Noble you simply don't care about money. I can't wait until that store fails. read more

I have loved Barnes & Noble since I was a teenager. I would remember going there many times, buying a set of books, and just sitting in a circle with my friends and reading our books. It was a majestic experience because I loved books and I had a lot of friends that shared in the experience. Sadly I must say that while my visit was great, unfortunately it proved to me that retail stores are DYING because of the online market. I have not visited Barnes & Noble in years and I went on this particular day because I needed to pick up two books for my mother that she needed right away, and I decided I was going to purchase a book I have been meaning to buy while I was there. I looked up the books online on my phone before arriving and found that they had them in stock, although it struck me as a surprise that if I bought them online the books were cheaper. My mother's two books were $8 each online and $14 each in the store, and my book was $10.80 online and $15.99 in the store. Now I understand I do not work in retail and I have never worked in retail, and I know sometimes businesses stick with a certain price because they have to cover other costs. I am definitely the type of person that shops around online before I make a purchase because I like to know I am getting a good deal and also like to test out websites to determine how good their shipping is, quality, etc. I do the same for stores but a lot of my shopping has gone online even when it comes down to buying clothes and one day I might actually be buying my groceries online. It just fits with my schedule so well and it is become easier each day. Honestly, had my mom not needed these books right away I would have purchased them online instead of the store. Visiting the store I was reminded of old memories and honestly it does not look like they have changed the look at all since the last time I have been there. I also have to give a huge shout out to the staff for being so helpful in my search for the books. The times I went in the past the staff was always exceptional and dedicated to their job, and I continue to see that today. I had to waste a little bit of extra time for some paint I ordered to be ready at another store I decided to grab a coffee with my friend and chat for a little bit while we waited. Now this is not exceptional coffee compared to the many other places in El Paso but it was enough to give me a nice little jolt and enough to satisfy my many coffee cravings throughout the day. It was nice to come back and visit but unfortunately with the online market and other book stores in El Paso as an option, I cannot really say I would be back. read more

This is my home, my office, my go-to in El Paso. I love the staff. Hands down, many have been working there for quite a few years, and they know their stuff. I love it here. They've recently added four large, cushiony armchairs near the power outlets beside the fiction section! They are super comfy and WAY better than sitting on the floor. I personally come for the cafe, though keep in mind they are not a Starbucks and some of them do not know how to make Starbucks specialty drinks. The cafe seating area is kind of small and fills up quickly on the weekend, especially Sundays. Inside the cafe there are also like zero outlets, so charge your electronics before you go! Four stars because of the staff and what I consider to be a well-stocked Barnes and Noble, though lacking a tad in the social sciences section I believe. Also, the history section here and at EVERY B&N is total and complete chaos...be prepared for a long hint if you're looking for a specific history book. However, their products are high quality, I love every gift I've bought for people here. This place isn't that bad! A small, friendly bookstore in a good location. read more

I really wish the cashiers wouldn't push for the membership. Not everyone wants to pay for discounts. read more

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I called the Gateway Store asked for a book I was looking for and could get while I was passing through El Paso. Ordering was not an option I was deploying Tuesday, she was helpful, they did not have it but have me the option to order and I let her know I was leaving Tuesday. She checked to see it the book was available in other stores. It was!!! She gave me the number, I called they had it . The guy told me they had one. I was thrilled. He went to look for it but couldn't find it and said sorry. I asked if I could give him my cell for him to call me if they find it. He basically said it could be anywhere and had checked where it was suppose to be. Now don't get me wrong I didn't expect for him to take his whole shift and look for it. I told him I leave Tuesday, when he said I could order it. I thought with several people periodically it could be looked for, or at least cat like he was willing to help. Nope not his goal, I responded "ok so you don't want to look for it, thanks" and all he said was sorry ma'am. Politeness yes, helpful no and no wonder why I haven't been to a book store in over 5yrs! I get audio books or order them online. read more

I went in today in a rush before leaving town to buy a much wanted book that I hadn't been able to find. Thank god for the most wonderful book seller Dianna! She knew I was in a hurry and she not only found my book she checked me out in just 15 minutes! Wow! Congrats El Paso Barnes & Noble for having such awesome employees. read more

Needed to get a Fantasy Baseball guide, and they had plenty in stock. This place is still the best place to buy books in El Paso outside of the internet. Of course, there are like 2 bookstores in El Paso, and the other one is the eastside B&N, which gets insanely crowded, so yea, this is the best bookstore in town. read more

A small store compared to other Barnes & Nobles but a friendly and knowledgable staff. No DVD/CD section either.

This is my favourite place to visit every weekend. The price is so suitable with many kind of books. I'm easy to find newest books with the nice instruction of personnel. read more

Good selection, helpful staff, great place to read and lounge. Not sure how they're going to survive though since most everything is going digital, including books. read more

I've have noticed that this store has declined over the years but it's still great. They need to work on they;re cafe as the coffee is not great and the staff messes up cooking the food there a lot. But I still go because its nice to drink coffee and read some books. read more