Love this place! Great book selection. Sometimes it's hard to find the books you want. They have computers set up around the store that make life a lot easier, but sometimes they put books on display, and that's not registered in the system, so you have to roam the store looking for them. You can ask the workers for help, and they try their best, but usually they have the same problem you do. The service is wonderful, though, and they'll do all they can to help you. The real reason I give this place five stars is because of the cafe workers and the seating. The baristas are unreal. They know my name and my order, and the names and orders of several of my friends. They remember you, they treat you like a person, they go the extra mile. You can sit in the cafe and hear them holding discussions with customers while they make their drinks, customers they only know because they order coffee. Wonderful service. Also, they have a lot of seating in the cafe, and a lot of comfortable chairs around the store, which is what I really enjoy. This place rocks! read more

I stopped in to use their restroom while in New Town and stayed to peruse. I didn't purchase but it was great to see them thriving with quite a crowd on a weekend and plenty of popular titles to browse. The store was clean and orderly; exactly what you'd expect from the chain. read more

I've been to all the Barnes and nobles in the Hampton Roads area and this location was the best! I walked in the back area of store and was mesmerized. So much manga! So kawaii. They had titles that the other location I go to frequently doesn't even have! I love the labeling in the manga section and throughout that made searching for new titles really easy. They also have a large colonial Williamsburg/Virginia section. Lots of chairs to sit throughout. Only bummer was it was naturally packed and there was only one associate checking people out. Waited over 15 minutes to checkout. read more

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The bookstore is amazing, it's the cafe I had an issue with. I ordered a piece of cheesecake which is almost $7 for a slice that is literally 4" long and less than 2" wide. The slice they gave me had a very large section missing from the front of it like it just fell off and they plated it anyways. They put a small part of that chunk back on the plate which tells me they were aware of what they were giving me. When I asked to get a different slice, the manager looked at me like I was being extra. She stood there instead of helping and after a while she asked someone to get me a new piece and said "there is a chunk missing" like she was mocking me. The person who rang me up asked the manager right in front of me who all exactly has touched that slice and was looking at it like she was going to put it back in the case to resell to someone else. When I looked at her like I couldn't believe what I heard, the manager told her "waste it". It was very unprofessional and if you are going to charge almost $7 for a very small slice of cake, it's safe to assume that the customer might want all of that cake. read more

Very fun store to explore and browse. It was rather quiet, and they were well stocked up on books. I get such a serotonin boost being around books, I love it. The staff was very kind and got us signed up for a free rewards account. We asked if they had a book or two in stock, and they were helpful. I was parched, so I asked the Starbucks barista if I could have water, and she kindly obliged, for no charge. As my husband perused, I sipped on my water while reading my e-book at their cafe. It was nice to be there and take our time. They have a cute children's area, and a child was reading a book out loud, and it was very sweet to experience. We ended up purchasing a card game that my husband had his eye on. Check-out was simple and easy, and they were getting ready for the upcoming holidays. I'm not much in the book-buying market lately, as I usually just borrow from the library, but are bookings getting more expensive or have they relatively been consistent? I'm not sure. I would be back as it was an enjoyable hour or two to be in that atmosphere. Parking is easy, they have a large lot, with a front and back entrance. read more

Barnes & Noble - Christmas selection - Bookstores Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

This bookstore is extraordinary. The books are arranged in a very nice manner. Also, the employees are very pleasant and helpful. The sales staff are able to let you know if a book needs to be ordered and how long the process would take. Also, the restrooms are accessible and clean. read more

I have visited this Barnes and Noble a couple of times and the two most recent visits weren't the greatest. The first recent visit was horrible when checking out. The people checking out they knew the cashier. I was patiently waiting to check out when they were just talking. He didn't even greet me or offer if I found everything. Plus was no have a nice day or anything. He clearly didn't want to be working that day. The second time was just this past Sunday. I was looking for a particular book and couldn't find it and I asked the desk. She said the book wasn't coming up in the system. I had mention I looked in the section and she didn't even offer to help me find the book. When I was checking out she check me out and it seems like she forgot that I just asked her for help. If I visit this Barnes and noble again I'm going to figure out which section the book is so that I can handle it myself. read more

This is a particularly good Barnes and Noble. While I tend to prefer supporting local, independent bookstores, Williamsburg doesn't have many. This location covers everything you would want. Unlike on Amazon, here you get to thumb through thick, pretty coffee table books, sit in a corner and read that first chapter, and buy a coffee, snack, or dessert from their café. In addition to books, they carry records, tabletop games, notebooks, calendars, and writing utensils. This is a fun place to browse if you're walking around Newtown, waiting for your movie to start. They have two entrances and ample parking behind the store if you can't find a space in front. read more

This is an older B&N and you don't get that exciting fresh bookstore feeling when you go in. The carpet is so old and it's a fairly small location. They still have a CD section! I had a mixed reaction to that between it being outdated yet nostalgic at the same time. I did not look at the collection. The layout was okay. It seemed like they had as many toys/games as books. I had a young male employee help me with a recommendation and that was nice he took time. I like the book so far. If this is the only B&N close by, I can't say I would come back. It just didn't give me the good vibes you usually get in a super big, clean, new looking retail bookstore. read more

Trish is amazing and she is a sweet soul! She helped me find Rumi! Will come back because of her!

This is a fantastic B&N. The area is great and quaint. I would love to live near here. I'd probably frequent this spot weekly. For the most part it is your 'run of the mill' B&N, but location is everything. AND this is the spot to be in Williamsburg (that is unless you are doing the historical tour). We discovered a great little coffee shop called artcafé26. I will write a review on that in a minute. This area is called Newtown and totally worth the visit! read more

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I love this Barnes & Noble. It is aways so clean and organized! I am always able to find what I am looking for! I am also a huge fan of their selection Harry Potter items! I will definitely be returning and I highly recommend! read more

Barnes & Noble - Bookstores Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

I love this Barnes and Noble. As an anchor of New Towne this Book Store has it all. Finding a brick and mortar book store is becoming more difficult and this spot with a Starbucks is perfect. The only thing I don't like is the solicitation to join the savings club.....its annoying. read more

Brianna the server was rude, unprofessional , unwelcoming, and had a terrible attitude. She refused to be kind and informing and spoke to my family and I as if we were children. She could take a few classes on customer service and stop tarnishing the good name of Barnes and Nobles! I am extremely disappointed! read more

Barnes & Noble's is just the best place ever is allowed you to have books movies and even toys for little children this is probably the best place ever because it has Starbucks what is better than Starbucks Starbucks with books of course so thank you for please get this place five stars and thank you for all that you don't but I read more

Hands down one of our favorite hang outs...food, books, Internet and cozy reading corners. Adults and kids alike will love what is offered. Definitely a family friendly, budget friendly place to spend some time. The kids do schoolwork with a Starbucks snack, I get some work done and the younger ones check out story time and the toy area. Highly recommend! read more

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Good selection books, a great children's area, and a Starbucks! Let it be known that the Starbucks is more expensive than other Starbucks. Not sure why. Cause it's in a bookstore? I don't get it. Anyway, it's a great store. The bathrooms are also always clean. read more

Basic Barnes & Noble. Good size, but still crowded.

Great store. First, if you are visiting William & Mary -- this bookstore has a great selection of sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts, etc. Second, the vibe was very positive. We visited on the coldest day probably in a decade -- 11 degrees. The place was jammed. Lots of students. But also families. Third, the barristas do a very good job. My coffee was perfect. Thank you -- needed that with the President's Day weekend blizzard cold. Fourth, books. Bookstores are dying. I found two or three good books to read. And a great place just to sit back and avoid the spinning of the world for a few minutes. These places are rarer and rarer. One of the nicer Barnes & Nobles that I have seen -- especially in a campus location. Good selection, well-stocked, well-maintained, and pretty clean given the mega-volume. We had our coffees here when Aromas was mobbed. We were pleased to be at B&N. (And got to see BOOKS!) read more

The staff is the best at this Barnes & Noble. They have helped me several times find items I could not find other places. Two weeks ago a young lady at the help counter in the middle of the store spent several minutes searching for a specific book I needed for a gift. She finally found one at a different store in northern VA and had if directly shipped to my house for free : ) read more