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    Barnes & Noble

    3.6 (53 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Cindy P.

    I love the selection that this Barnes & Nobles has and the layout. I also love the huge Starbucks it has on the inside. The perfect place to sit and read a book. I made it my goal for 2024 to read at least 50 books and going into bookstores helps a ton. This location also has little white tabs on the bookshelf that gives you the workers recommendations and I love that! It helps to choose books with their vast selection! The prices are typical b&n prices and of course you could find cheaper on Amazon but you'd be able to take it home the same day and get the bookstore experience.

    Rumit P.

    There is free garage parking 24/7 a short walk away. This B&N is huge, there is a large Starbucks cafe with plenty of seating, and there are row and rows of marked down and clearance books up to 75% off list price. Everything is super tidy, clean, organized, and well maintained, as if it were the first day they opened. The music section is huge, with neatly organized DVDs by category or genre. The children's area is also very large. You'd be surprised at how everything is pristine and put together. This is an ideal bookstore and others should follow its lead. There was adequate staff coverage on the floor and at the register and cafe. The only down side is not much seating for reading (that I saw) except in the cafe. Definitely worth a visit!

    Thomas B.

    This is a tough review. I have turned this place into a sub-office and work out of the Starbucks seating area a few times a month. I do not like Starbucks for so many reasons, but the staff here is rather nice. The B and N itsef is good. I buy a book or 7 every almost every time I am there. They almost always have want I need, the staff is helpful and the store and bathrooms neat and clean. My issue is with the Starbucks, but since they are all one in the same B and N needs to understand you are who you partner with. The Starbucks needs to serve Decafe all day and not their American Pour. Since the two partners encourage hanging out and reading and working, they need more tables with access to an outlet for phones and laptops - there is ONE. My Starbucks bias and the lack of power stations is why I can't give this a 5 star, but I do love B and N and bookstores in general.

    View on left side from back to front of the store. #tradingcards  #magic  #boardgames  #books #barnes&noble @yelpdc #rio
    Tim M.

    This store is located at the very fashionable Rio Lakefront shopping area. There is plenty of free parking in the two garages just a short distance down the street. The store has a relaxing vibe. It is spacious, bright and attractive. Upon entering the store there's delicious smells coming from the cafe tucked away in the right hand corner. I love the smell of the chocolate chip cookies and Expresso & seasonal coffee! If you're looking for a magazine there is a large section of them on the right hand side wall just past the cafe. Can't find the one you want just ask at the help desk. They can order it and hold it for you of it's out of stock. There are a lot of book displays through out the store with something for everyone. My current favorite is The Lyrics by Paul McCartney! In addition to books Barnes & Noble has a good variety games, puzzles, collectable trading cards and games and educational and preschool toys that are sure to be on your Christmas gift list. The customer service here is excellent! They are friendly and professional Have a question? Can't find a book? Just ask the staff to help you if they have not greeted and asked you first! I recently inquired about a book I am very excited about. It is the new Mel Brooks memoir! Checking out is quick and easy at big counter at the front of the store. Not a member you can join the Barnes & Noble Book Club on the spot & get a whole year of discounts (10 percent) and more for $25. Until next time be kind to each other! #barnes&Noble #riolakefront @yelpdc #books&more #cookies #relax #cafe

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    Simon M.

    I've found my least favorite Barnes and Noble store. It's centered around keeping kids happy while absent parents shop, but, damn!

    Hilarious book!

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    I had a special order and Lois was extremely helpful in finding and shipping my order out without any problems. Highly recommended!

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    Save your money, to Amazon.... Poor management. Avoid at all costs. Overly priced books and bad general manager. Very rude.

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