A fun place to just go up & down the aisles. It is like a treasure hunt & you always see things…read moreyou like that you didn't know you needed.

Love this store ! Used my 15% off in my email . Savannah was our cashier and was a pleasure ! Very…read morenice and fast with transactions ! Thanks to her I came out with a smile on my face !

It has been a number of years since I had been in a Barnes and Noble, the last time being down in…read moreOcala (since the one in Gainesville had closed down many years before). Hearing that one had opened in Gainesville again, I thought that to be interesting, but not something that I really needed to go into deliberately... no, I could wait until I was in the area and didn't really have much else planned. Well, that time has finally come, and after a visit through Best Buy two doors down (where I didn't buy anything... I was just curious what technological gadgets exist these days) I walked into Barnes and Noble. Entering, it seemed to have the same sorts of things I have grown accustomed to in these stores over the years. Newly published and best sellers at the front, then stacks going towards the back that hold various subject matter. Coffee shop to the right, which was NOT Starbucks and therefore did not make the entire store reek of burnt coffee. I started walking through the store, when I realized that the layout is not all that great. Because of the height of the stacks and the way that they are labelled, it is pretty much impossible to know where different sections of material are located without walking through the entire store to find them. Sight lines are kind of ruined, so figuring out where romance novels or the kids section is will take a bit of exploring. However, this is not the problem I had with the store. I mean, I get that... you want people to walk through the store to some extent so that they see more of the store and what you have to offer. No... My biggest problem with the store is that once I found the section I wanted, the books were in no discernible order! Every other store I have ever been in (that wasn't a second hand store where books kind of just get grouped into a section) has the books ordered alphabetically by author, but here? Nope. Science fiction and fantasy started out with the A's, quickly ramped through the alphabet, then started again. Same happened with the Y/A section and children's section. It just... doesn't make sense. Looking for a very popular author in the SciFi/Fantasy section, there were none in stock. None. An author with more than eighty titles, including recent (in the past year) releases, and nothing in stock. There are other bookstores in town, ones that are closer for me, and I do not see myself going to this store anytime soon.

This B&N is a surely appreciated addition to Gainesville. I went in expecting a typical small…read morewatered down version of the bookstore but thankfully I think given the space they really maximized what they could do! It smells like books and has a warm but clean atmosphere. I was happy crossing the maze of bookshelves each corner I turned finding something interesting to read or hobby related item. There's a coffee shop inside that serves Starbucks and I feel like one could really spend hours here if they wanted to. The service was great and I found some things on sale even though the store just opened days ago.

This store is a throwback to the comics and cards stores I frequented in the 1980s, which were…read moresmaller, more chaotic and less corporate. There are an intriguing selection of old comics, magazines, toys and sports cards. I like coming in to find random stuff like Shell Scott Mystery Magazine from 1966, five issues of a series reprinting EC Comics' Extra and the program for the 1970 Palatka High School football team. Boxes of back issues are full of $3 comics. One wall has CGC-graded comics.

Everything. Excellent staff. Always helpful and very reasonable prices that align well with market…read morevalue.

Finally went into the new location for Mega Gaming and Comics recently for a game with some…read morefriends. Truth be told, I was not impressed. They have plenty of floorspace, don't get me wrong, and they have a lot of inventory, most of it locked behind glass doors that you have to call a sales person over to open. Seated there for a couple of hours, I found that the place is kept at a temperature that is a bit too warm. Combine that with the lighting that is too stark and the lack of sound proofing that causes echoes to occur everywhere, and staying within the building for any length of time is not a pleasant experience. I get the distinct feeling that this is a storefront where they want you to come in, select something, buy it, and get out. I felt no sense of community in the store, no warmth (except for the heat), and no real welcomeness.

Really great selection!! Went in to trade some old comics and they were very accommodating and…read morehelpful. Their selection of Pokemon cards is also awesome, and picked up some while I was here!! My only suggestion/complaint is the lack of manga, which I was hoping they'd have more of. But nonetheless, still a great store :)

I like five below because they have a lot of different variety of stuff that are useful and cheap…read more My main complaint is that it is usually a bit disorganized in here which makes it harder to locate items. The workers are usually really nice though and willing to help me find an item. I've bought a lot of stuff from here at a cheaper price than I might've elsewhere

It is a place where all peoples meet! Low prices bring everyone to the table!…read moreMost everything on the store is below $5, but if it is not, they will let you know. I have only seen a $10 Below sign, so I don't think anything is above that price. This is a great place for :cookbooks, cell phone accessories, gifts, speakers, headphones, toys, make-up, etc. All prices are marked, and they have lots of choices. It is agreat store to just come by and look through, because you will invariably see something and say, "This is cool; I can use that!" They also have hands-free deivices for $5 bucks! I bought one, and it is 5x better than the $20 one that I bought at Best Buy! That one mounted in the heater vent, and overheated my phone in the middle of an Uber ride! Not good!!! It mounts on the windoww, and iis working fine! Get you some!!

Well organized Coliseum of Comics location. We had fun exploring some Riftbound and Magic the…read moreGathering card binders and singles this afternoon. I personally have to note this was the CLEANEST bathroom in all of the Coliseum of Comics I've visited in Florida. The price ranges were on par with all of the other stores in the state as well. The main reason I wanted to leave this 5 star review was for the young man working the counter in the front. Warm welcome the moment we walked in, attentive to any questions we had, and overall the KINDEST employee we have ever interacted with in the 9 locations I have been to. I unfortunately did not catch his name but he must be college age since he said he was getting ready for his midterms. We fan girled over Hunchback of Notre Dame because of my earrings and I told him to look up 1998 Notre Dame De Paris on YouTube. Having more workers with his customer service skills/ level of friendliness makes a huge difference compared to others we have been to in the past.

2nd time visiting Coliseum and Dustin had excellent customer service, knowledgeable of local…read moreevents, and was just awesome to talk to. This time I purchased some Riftbound singles to build my collection. The prices for singles were good! In general all of the employees here are kind and look forward to assisting you for any of your potential needs/finds in the store! Thank you so much Coliseum!!

I had no idea this store even existed until now lol, but wow it's absolutely huge. They have books,…read moreFunkos, CDs, records, collectibles, kids toys, blind bags, and pretty much every 80's baby dream item you could think of. My daughter and I loved the variety and could honestly spend forever looking around. I also think it's really neat that they buy your items and resell gently used treasures, so you never know what you're going to find. It's such a fun place to shop if you're looking for a unique or special gift. There's plenty of parking, the staff always says hi when I walk in, and the whole vibe is welcoming and nostalgic. Overall highly recommended. Definitely check it out!

We found this store in NC and loved it. I love books and my boyfriend loves collectible toys, so…read moreits perfect for us. We stopped in Gainsville on the way back to Clermont because of one of my favorite restaurants there and didn't know there was a 2nd & Charles 5 mins away. So we stopped by to check it out however the sevice wasn't good. My boyfriend wanted to see something and no one offered to help him so we left because 2 employees rather stand around talking to each other rather than help the customer. Needless to say we left and didn't get anything this trip.

As of 2016, this is the only bookstore in Gainesville that is not a text book store for UF or Santa…read moreFe. If you need a best seller or new release, they probably have it in stock. If you want a specific book, but it's not a new release or bestseller, they probably don't have it. You can get a better selection online, then pick up at the store a week later, with no shipping charge. That works well, and is a way to get one specific item without a shipping charge and without minimum orders required by online shopping. I usually come here to shop for birthday presents for children. There's a good size children's educational section (where books about dinosaurs, trucks, etc. are), and what's on the shelf seems to rotate. Mostly it's rotating, because new releases go on the shelf. This is good for finding a book about a specific topic. There's also a child's clearance section which is good for making a gift bag about half the times I go there. When clearance is good, you can get a good quality large hardcover picture book for 2 dollars and board books from 3 to 7 dollars, and have maybe six options to pick from so you can match the child's interests and situation. When clearance is bad, it's got lower end stuff like softcovers. The Books a Million website always has a coupon for 20% off one book. Print it out and bring it.

Usually find what Ive come in looking for. The employees are pretty good at directing me to where…read morethe book is located. Only wish they had a couple other places to set. To I can figure out which of them I need.

I hit the mother load for pokemon cards here. Caught them at a restock!…read more Cards at on your left at the end of the cashiers

I wish I could give them more stars but not on my experience. They clearly were overwhelmed with…read moreall of the UF students moving in (including my daughter) but I would think they would be prepared by now! So many shelves were ransacked; no shower curtains; one packet of shower hooks left, etc. Of course if you needed kid toys, pool items or anything not related to college age kids!! However, eye very employee in this store were very friendly so that was fantastic. Perhaps I'll have to come back another time to see how it really is!! I know how Target is!! It usually has everything!