I haven't been into this location in awhile, met one of my friends here to grab some drinks at the cafe and yap, while shopping around for a new book! Lots of options to choose from in the store, as well as some music albums and goodies. We stopped in the Starbucks cafe inside to grab a drink. They don't take the Starbucks gift cards here so it's cash or credit only, figured I'd ask though. I grabbed a chai with almond milk, tasted like more milk than my actual tea tho so wasn't too impressed. **UPDATE: I decided to come back in and try this cafe again, all for that $5 book with a drink purchase. It's called "pumpkin spice and everything nice" by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc. It looks like a cute fall read and to keep in the spirit I grabbed one of the fall drinks a pumpkin chai with almond milk and the pumpkin cold foam on top (btw it's dairy). This time my drink actually tasted like tea and not straight milk like last time. Maybe it was an off morning the time before. Barista's are always friendly and helpful, service is great and drinks come out fast. read more

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I enjoy any Barnes & Noble and this branch is one I've been to a couple of times! You can get inspired creatively walking around in here and can also discover some great finds with books and movies. Free rewards program to sign up for with some sales and discounts sometimes throughout the year! The cafe area has a pretty good quantity of tables and chairs, and seems to be a great and cozy space for studying and getting some work done. Just be aware of potentially loud children in the cafe space since there is a large kid's area in the store and some families grab Starbucks coffee at the counter. The drinks here aren't too bad and are fairly delicious and made well by the baristas. No complaints here, except that the table seating area can use some more frequent cleaning! * public bathrooms * very large store with a variety of sections to shop around at *music/DVD section is separated by their own sensors and register * large parking lot read more

Went in for a stroll today just to see what books there are and ended up leaving with 3 books! I like this SCV barnes and noble as it's clean, and well organized. I also love their little customer service area where if you have questions about books, recommendations, or where books are located - you can go and ask and the staff will happily check on the computer and tell you where specific books are located. They have quite a variety of books, they even have a game section, music section, and a Starbucks inside. It's quite a peaceful place to be. Staff are always helpful and everything is well maintained and organized. I love that their staff also recommends their book pick of the month observing from what genre of books you've bought and recommends stuff. I love that they do that because I am open to reading other interesting stories I haven't heard of yet. Their monthly book picks are also incredible! read more

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Was looking for a book. Lauren was very helpful. Tried many different things to find my book. Pointed me to another direction to find the book. Books is popular this time of year, B&N was not carrying it. Visit book stores before they are gone ppl! read more

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Been to this Barnes location only a handful of times but during our recent visit, found a huge section of Harry Potter merch! It was honestly a dream come true lol. I love coming across new merch that you don't see often! Parking lot is huge and there's a Firehouse Subs next door which has great sandwiches! To my surprise, they even had Hogwarts Legacy merch and everything was priced so well! If you're a rewards member, you get discounts and even rewards for even more discounts! The staff here are super friendly too and don't just look like they have to work there lol. Super happy with this new find and will be frequently coming here more. I hope they continue updating this section! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Came in this weekend as we had some extra time and we're in the area. Staff was very friendly, helped us with what we were looking for. Didn't end up getting anything, as they didn't have what we were looking for. It looks like they were moving things around still from construction recently. read more

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My wife and I stopped by this Barnes and Noble today because she wanted to look for a book. We found parking easily here but just be aware that they have a sign that said 2 hours parking in the lot. This store is pretty spacious and organized. If you have time, I would suggest walking around the store to get familiar on where certain book will be. When you walk inside, the kids books, toys, magazines and entertainment games will be on the right. The cafe or Starbucks is straight ahead and the books will be on the left side of the store. They even have another room for music and media where they'll have DVD, vinyl and music CDs. I looked at their technology books, legos selection, the kids storytime area and also visited the music and media room. They don't have a lot of cashier so just be understanding. read more

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The staff is always very helpful. This is a one stop shop for birthday and holiday gifts for kids up to tweens since they have brainy kid toys. read more

Stopped into Barnes & Noble to get a book for my son. Turns out we had the pleasure of being assisted Raquele! Very helpful and knowledgeable! I'd like to acknowledge Lea our cashier! We were able to join their rewards program as she suggested! Great overall experience! Highly recommend! read more

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The girl in the glasses at the register holds products for her friends and says they're out of stock lolol

The store is bright, open, and aesthetically pleasing. The staff is pleasant and helpful. There's plenty of parking and the store is easily accessible. I don't always want a brick and mortar store, but when I want one this is the only one for me. OH-and there's even a comfy Starbucks inside!! read more

Love love love this Barnes and Noble. From the book collection to the notebooks, to the birthdays card and cards for all occasions this is a special place that I hope survives the pandemic. The location is great and there is plenty of parking. read more

The first thing I want to say is, I am so grateful that Santa Clarita has a bookstore! We used to have three. Now, all that is left is Barnes and Noble, and we are lucky it is a very good one. This is a big, beautiful store with easy and safe parking. It has every kind of book, accessory, stationery, and other accoutrements that a great bookstore should have and so few can manage. There are departments for everything like games, notecards, calendars, etc. There is a Starbucks there, right in the middle of the store. And, best of all, perhaps, they have a huge children's department filled with toys and books -- everything a child could want, to rival the fabulous one on the second floor of Vroman's in Pasadena. We go to this store for all these things, just a few miles from our house. I could walk there. How many neighborhoods in Los Angeles can boast a gem like this? People who complain about service in this or any other store and restaurant at this juncture, have to remember the extreme stress venues are experiencing due to the pandemic. Also, can you imagine how difficult it is to keep afloat when competing with Amazon? C'mon, folks. Stop griping and start expressing gratitude. I have never had any problem with the customer service there. Everyone has been polite and knowledgeable. There is a membership for discounts on all merchandise. The store is clean and there is always pleasant music playing in the background. They have storytelling hours, and local readings, book signings and lectures. There is not one thing to complain about at this Barnes and Noble, and I want to thank this particular chain for keeping a bastion of intellect alive in what is pretty much a backwater burb otherwise. read more

Barnes & Noble - Children can sit and read to their heart's content. And, there are regular storytelling sessions for various ages. Wonderful! - Bookstores Near Me - Valencia, California

This location is okay, I've always gone to the stores in the valley. Northridge rest in peace and studio city. I happen to be in this part of town today and let me just say. Location is pretty and employees are nice. However, Starbucks employees especially a girl today with some bright pants and straight face was rude. I have Cold urticaria which means cold drinks or ice causes me to itch and swell. I asked for venti size and she told me I'm not filling it up to the top and Pointed to basically half the the cup of a venti. Which in that case should she just charge me for a grande?? Lol anyways unhappy girl. Sucks when you just spent half a 100 bucks at Barnes and nobles they kill your experience. read more

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I don't go to books stores often but needed to purchase a certain book as a gift. The store had half a dozen available and the associate that saw we wondering the store was more than happy to help me locate it. The store is very clean and comfortable. If your not sure what book to get, just walking through the isles will help get an idea as there are endless options. I didn't go to the children side (right side once you enter) but it looked just as vast. This business overall is welcoming and pleasant. read more

Wow, above & beyond! Today Barnes & Noble made my day, a great book recommendation, a quite study spot, a refreshing ice tea, & they even helped me in a bind because I forgot a mask for my Lyft ride Book rec: I wanted a good book for the beach with some cultural appreciation : "Tokyo Ever After" read more

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I LOVE Barnes & Noble! I am so grateful that I have a brick and mortar store near me. It's my escape place, my browsing place, my gifting place, my reading place and my zen place! Summer or winter or on a rainy day with maybe a cup of coffee; B & N fills my needs! Although it's products have changed over the years, it's been good. It's changing and adapting with the digital world and I'm liking the new direction and products it has to offer! Cards and journals, books and games will always be a human need. Great service here! A wonderful place to shop, browse and relax! Thank you! Thanks too, for the teacher perks over the decades and the membership discounts now that I'm retired. I hope I can continue this habit for years to come. read more

It was nice to be in a bookstore and to go to a specific section to browse. I went for a panel discussion. The moderator's questions were excellent, so it was interesting to hear the panelists' responses. The Staff was friendly and helpful. read more

Barnes & Noble has decided that our children in the United States no longer need to learn things like math, science, astronomy, and that they're better off learning manga? They have a whole large section on manga garbage and yet their science section is reduced to two shelves. This is an indication of their stupidity and I won't be back. read more

The store is fine .the management is the worst.my wife had their barnes and noble card ,in 1 /2023 we got a notice of automatic membership payment. We called and asked to get it taken off the bill, oh no we can only make sure your canceled untill 2024 ! OK we haven't had a card for years ,we don't go their, 2024 we get another charge for 2025 ,I call and demanded to get the charges reversed ,they said no problem ,it will take 24 hours this was many days ago.and nothing ,this is tantamount to running out of a supermarket with a cart full of groceries. without paying.i got robbed$60 read more

My son and I had quite a bit of time to kill before we joined up with my wife and daughter, so we decided to go to this B&N location to pass the time. Bad idea! Really a bad idea! We ended up buying quite a number of books (not to mention, my son's Funko Pop toys to add to his collection). Go to an aisle, and pick up a book. Go to another aisle, pick up another book. Bad idea! Really bad... During this Covid-19 pandemic, the store had safety precautions in place. Even with the store with not many people in it, it was nice to know that the store valued my health as their concern. Masks, disinfectants and wipes around the place. So if you're just killing time, or in the market for a book, music or toys, this place should be top on your list. But let me warn you in advance...it's going to be a bad idea... read more

The three ladies at the customer service desk were super helpful! They went out of their way to help me find a new book that wasn't on display yet. Even the girl who rang me up was super nice and professional. Overall I had a really great customer service interaction and happy they helped me find the book I was looking for! read more

The lady works inside this barn & nobles Starbucks is so rude & mean. She doesn't like what she is doing or working here . The manager needs to replace someone else that likes what they are doing and more friendly to customers. read more

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I come every weekend and usually buy one or two books. Love the store and hope they stay in business. Today I left annoyed and did not care to buy anything. I do not understand what the purpose is to move the shelf's around. I like to come here because I know where to go and find my sections. Maybe there is a marketing reason behind it but I don't get it. It felt like wasting my time and I left. read more

I love this Barnes & Noble. It's so relaxing to glance at a book or magazine that you're interested in buying. The coffee shop in this store is convenient to have. Customer service has always been great with me. :) read more

I do not appreciate that the Valencia store only gets three copies of the New York Times on Sunday and that the manager allows a customer who is not present to pre reserve a copy. There was a customer standing behind me who was not able to get a copy because the manager reserved one for a person not there. This is unfair. read more

Okay location. Wish the staff would take better care of the books. Sometimes it's difficult to find a good, undamaged copy of the book I want. Also wish that they would have new selections more often and a bigger variety in both the romance and horror sections. Staff is friendly and helpful but I would avoid the cafe for sure. read more

HIRE NEW CAFE EMPLOYEES!!! The cafe employees at this location are some of the rudest workers I have ever come across. I have been coming to this Barnes & Noble cafe for two years now, and every time, I have noticed the cafe's rude and unprofessional workers. I have brushed it off for a very long time, but they have consistently shown terrible attitude to all of their customers, acting like they would be anywhere but their job. I understand that all of the cafe employees are relatively young, but even I have bad days at work and I NEVER take it out on the customers, despite me being 17. I have heard these employees openly talk bad about customers, sigh in front of guests, and even YELL at a man because he did not pick up his drink at the bar even though it was only there for 2 minutes. In one instance a few months ago, an old man wanted to order a sandwich that had to be heat up, but the worker refused to serve it to him because they had already cleaned the toaster oven. Keep in mind this was FORTY MINUTES before the cafe was closing. It is completely irresponsible and unprofessional to refuse service just because they decided to start cleaning/closing early, most likely to go home quicker. This poor man was hungry and said he would take ANYTHING, but the worker continued to refuse service because they did not want to re-clean the oven. I cannot point out a specific worker here because ALL of the employees at this location are all the same -- rude, unprofessional, lazy, and DISRESPECTFUL!! read more

While waiting for my doctor appointment at City of Hope I went across the street for a snack and an ice coffee (yum). As usual, B&N does not disappoint. It is a very clean and very friendly environment. I enjoyed sitting in the cafe having my snack and coffee while reading. It is a very comfortable place to just be. Thank you B&N for always providing. read more

Just letting everyone know, their hours are: 10:30AM -8:00 PM Monday-Saturday Sunday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Sunday read more

I love this place. I've introduced it to my children and taught them the value of books. The staff is child friendly. I will forever support book stores. read more

Jennifer was such a great help! She saw I was having difficulty with keeping my son in line to check out so she was sweet enough to help me out and ring me up quickly! She also held my items so but I may continue looking around with my son. Everyone here has always been so sweet and the customer service has been so great. read more

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This is one of the last few locations of Barnes and Noble bookstores left in Southern California. Some of the locations along with competitors, have closed down due to the decline in book sales. I hope Barnes and Noble never goes out of business because I love paper books. This location has a Starbucks inside the store where you can sit down and read or study while have a cup of your favorite drink. From time to time, they have reading events for kids and reading group for adults that you can participate in. read more

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My daughter and I came in here to browse and we ended up buying a few books. We had a great experience great customer service. Desiree and Jenny were fantastic read more

Barnes & Noble - Customer Service - Bookstores Near Me - Valencia, California

First time at Barnes & Noble and sure will be coming back XXtimes! Got ample time for selecting and browsing .. may favorite authors. The staff are happy to assist. Great place, wide selection. Definitely worth my time! read more

I attempted to buy a business book that I found. It was marked with notes and yellow highlighter - clearly a return. No other copies were available. I asked for a reduced price and was told 10% off. No thank you. I'll buy on Amazon. And BN can be honest and now mark down to 50% off but more than likely they'll just restock and sell it as "new" to someone else. Shame and sham. read more

Pretty standard Barnes & Noble. It's amazing these mega bookstores can stay open with Amazon, but when you need a book in a pinch, it's a great choice. read more

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This place have the largest book selection. The people at this location are nice and friendly. If your looking for a book they go above and beyond to help you find it. They do have cafe inside and kids Book area is clean. They have lots of kids book to choose from also. They do have LEGO and kids toys for sell. read more

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I bought a book and asked the cashiers in the front if there was anywhere I could sit down and read for a few minutes. They informed me that I could sit in the cafe area for up to 60 minutes so I went on over with my new book. There were 2 other people taking up 2 out of the 15 or so tables, so plenty of open seats. Within a few minutes TERRY (rude lady working in cafe) tells me I can't sit there unless I buy a drink or food. I told her I bought a book and was just going to read for a bit because the cashiers pointed me in this direction and she continues to tell me no, I need to leave if I'm not buying anything. LOL what? On a Monday at 1:40pm? No one is even here? So I'm like whatever, I leave because I'm not about to be harassed by some rude, angry lady. I go back to the cashiers who told me I could sit over there and tell them that I was asked to purchase food or a drink in order to sit there and what gives because you told me I could read over there. Before I even get to asking for the manager's name this lady TERRY comes stomping over to tell me yet again her petty rule! And to reprimand the cashiers right in front of the customers. I tell her I wasn't talking to her, I was talking to the guys, and she proceeded to carry on with words to me! I ask the cashier guys who the manager is so I can file a formal complaint and she cuts them off to answer me. I'm like- Yo for the second time, I AM NOT TALKING TO YOU. With all the people unemployed right now due to Covid I can't imagine why Barnes and Noble would keep such a rude, hostile, confrontational employee. Keith, I know several people that are a lot kinder and have a lot more common sense than to irritate a bookstore customer on a Monday afternoon. Hit me up for some referrals before Terry scares away more customers. I'll never be coming back here after being harassed by your employee. read more

Barnes & Noble - This is how empty this place was but I couldn't read the book I purchased because this area is only for eating or drinking customers! - Bookstores Near Me - Valencia, California

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Horrible customer service from a worker named Keith. He was very rude, he did not listen and let me finish my sentence and hung up on me as i was still asking questions to items i was looking for. Definitely should not be working there with that attitude. read more