This store is THE BEST. I come out from San Francisco for this store. Every SINGLE time I have been there, they ALWAYS help me. Every person! They do NOT act like a big, corporate entity. They act like a local business who is there to help their community, their customers. The service is so personalized, so friendly. The people who work there really want to help you. No one exemplifies this more than Nick, who helped me today. I don't know his last name but I hope his manager sees this. I was a crying, balling mess since my external hard drive (apparently) hadn't been saving all of my time machine downloads. I had no idea. And my damaged computer wouldn't do a new time line save. But Nick - with only 10 minutes before closing time - thought outside of the box to help me. Rather than just say, "it won't work," he asked me what really mattered to me. And then he tried to drag and drop just those items. It worked! I hugged him. (Twice.) And he accepted the hug. He totally understood my feelings and worries. He was not in a rush to get out of work. He just wanted to help me. Thank you!! In almost all of my experiences there, everyone has been that way. Like I said, it's worth it to drive out there for it. Plus you can park! read more

This is the smallest store in the surrounding vacinity. It's very small and noisy. The staff is friendly and eager to please.

My favorite Apple store, bar none. I could go on and on but then I'd be gushing and I'd like to save that for some of the lesser known mom & pop hole in the walls (of whatever product or service) that are becoming harder to find. read more

I expect a wait time at any Apple store. (I expect to wait for anything worthwhile!) I made an appointment for the first available, and I was going to have to wait 1hr 20 min. No problem. I checked in, and waited about 15 minutes for service (no problem, again.) An employee checked in with me and said a tech would be with me shortly. As she was leaving, a woman approached the employee and began complaining about how she had been waiting 30min. "Did you make an appt?" "No." "You were told it would be about 30 minutes, and [checking the time] it has been about 30 minutes." "[More passive/aggressive complaining...]" I tuned her out about then. About 3 minutes late a tech approached me, looking at his Ipad and asked if I was Derek. "Yes!" [Change on tech's Ipad screen...] "Okay, I have to help one person who was here before you. Someone will be with you shortly." (Deja vu?) The tech approaches Ms. "Squeaky Wheel," and helps the woman who had no appointment who had essentially slowed the Apple machine down. I had been waiting nearly as long as she, however, I had waited 1hr 20min at Peet's for my APPOINTMENT. NOT OKAY. Fortunately, I was helped a few minutes later by Jim W. 2:30pm 2/23/16 who was probably the best tech I have ever met at Apple. I have been using Iphones and Ipads since the second gen, and I think I deserve some priority over Ms. "Squeaky Wheel No Appointment Necessary" when I had gone through the trouble of actually making an appointment, showing up on time, and not making a fuss while waiting. This store would get two stars if not for Jim W. I do hope management was informed (of course, I told some employees briefly - without anger, about what I perceived to be a classic situation of the squeaky wheel getting her way.) Thank you Jim W! And Apple (Corte Madera) please get this message, or you're going to find plenty of squeaks coming from this "wheel!" I'm pretty sure the business will run smoother if you reward those who take the time to make appointments and wait their turn like everybody else. read more

Ok, computers are inanimate objects and every Apple Store carries essentially the same items as those at the on-line Apple Store. As the matter of fact, even if you're in Tokyo, and drop in the Apple Store in Ginza, the scene is the same. So, what's the point of the Apple Store if they are all in the cookie-cutter sameness? Oh, there is absolutely no denying that Apple products are the most sensual computer products ever made, period. You want to touch it, caress it, and perhaps even embrace it, and you can even take it home without worrying about offending anyone or making anyone jealous. Well, since I've gotten my Mac mini and the iBook G4 on which I am typing this review, my Dell PC and a slew of other Windows computer scattered around the house have gathered dust, in spite of their dual core stuff and RAID... It just brings so much joy using products that appeal so much to our visceral side. The weight and the travel of the keys are just right; the touch pad responds just right; the fonts are just right; the overall form is just right... They are the most sensual inanimate objects, and the point of the Apple Store is to experience them physically. Oh, baby. And this review is the 69th that I've written on Yelp... Hot stuff. read more

Jim is the guy to go to if you need help with a broken/dysfunctional phone. I experienced my first out of many times coming to this store, without walking out feeling frustrated and disappointed. Thank you Jim. read more

My iPhone wouldn't work while I was in town visiting Bakersfield for my cousins birthday and the day before I left my iPhone wouldn't respond. I was trying to find locations in Bakersfield looking for an Apple Store but the hour availability was not helpful to me. I ended up driving back to the Bay Area and noticed that Corte Madera is the only availability to have my phone be fixed. I drove all the way back to the Bay Area where I live to get it fixed with an appointment. So imagine a 4 hour drive back to Fairfield all the way to Marin to get my phone fixed all in the same day... I was very pleased with the help of an employee but I was put on hold in between my service for the other employee to help other customers while my phone was getting diagnosed. It is nice to know they're convenient in availability than any other Bay Area locations. I will be a returning customer if I am around the area. I absolutely love the outdoor plaza for this place. read more

Awesome service! Walked in knowing what I wanted- an iPad 2. Didn't want a salesman pressuring me to get more space than I needed. Completed the transaction fast and got a crash course on how to use it, which is nice because Apple did not include a hard copy of comprehensive instructions (just URL addresses). The Apple guy seemed sincerely happy to work there, so it was nice to get great service. read more

Wow!!!! Just wow!!! Sam (manager) did the best job of peeling me off the ceiling this evening!!! Him and Mikel (manager) truly have stellar customer service. This just secured an order for all of the computers for our developers. Thanks Sam!!! read more

Have been here a handful of times. To make purchases, get technical support, or just to window shop. They were always helpful.

Although this Apple Store can be a zoo, I've found the staff to be extremely helpful. If you plan in advance and make an appointment, or simply buy your products online and opt for store pickup, you will have a much better experience. Overall a solid 4 stars. read more

Marlon was an amazing help to me. I am a complete idiot when it comes to technology. This guy helped me learn everything about my Mac. Im an i-photo pro now because of him. Hes funny friendly, and knows a lot about everything sold in this store. Great location and Great employees read more

I sat I'm line all day on march 11th to get the new iPad 2. the product did not disappoint but the overall experience was the masterpiece. This was an impressively carried out event. I was fifth in line out of 200+. All day the staff checked in on us gave water and coffee and staff walking up and down the line answering all our questions. They were as equally excited as we were. One individual, mark, was particularly great. So friendly and he actually took my phone inside and charged it so my could keep working on my laptop and not leave the line. It felt more like a whole day of tailgating except we were all also working on our laptops. Once the store opened the experience only improved. They had plenty of staff on hand, one on one service, super friendly and NO RUSH to leave. Loved the whole experience read more

My daughter and I had the misfortune to have deal with this Apple store yesterday, June 16th. They are open with strict guidelines for social distancing. It started out OK because our temperature was taken and we were put in a line and the closest people well over 6 feet away. There were many people manning the line. These people were very pleasant and good at what they were doing. The store had few people in it but that was good too. I was purchasing a new iPhone 11 Pro. I am 80 years old and my husband had just died 3 days before and I desperately needing a new phone to deal with all the details. We were let inside and then it began. I needed my phone set up because of the circumstances. They said they didn't do that during this time. I cried and pleaded and had seen a woman before me outside with an Apple worker setting up her phone. She was elderly but I doubt she was over my age. My daughter tried to explain why this was necessary. Well there was no coaxing any help. They were steadfast. The supervisor came over and was adamant arguing with me for at least 20 minutes and told me to make an appointment with Apple Help. This was not available until Friday morning. Finally I got them to activate my phone at least. They sent me on my way after spending $1250 (extra memory) and told me it was a snap to do at home. Well not so fast. We went home started the set up and we had lots of problems. I called Apple Help Line - and I got assigned to a saint from heaven. He stayed on the line with us for over an hour. He actually had to use my old phone and new phone and actually tune into my phone so he could see what was going on and guide us through. We finally achieved all our goals. He was beyond perfect but my complaint is with the store. I know about the rules, I know about the times, I know all that but managers are there to make exceptions to rules when it is critical. I was critical. I have been on the phone today going up the ladder or escalating as they say, and found many wonderful people out there willing to listen to me. I will not rest until I hit all the big wigs and they hear about how the Marin people are treated by this store. They are rude and heartless. Have a go if you must but if I have to go again it will be either Berkeley 4th street or Walnut Creek. Thanks to all the wonderful people that have listened to me so far but I shall return to hit the big wigs. This really should have been one star and not two. read more

We have Apple products out the wazoo and we live 10 minutes from this store, so this is the only one we ever go to. I have been consistently impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of the employees. Yes this is a busy store, but they always have dozens of staff working. Today I went in knowing exactly which phone I wanted and was helped immediately to make the purchase and then set up my phone. I worked with three different people who were all equally friendly, patient, and pleasant. read more

Purchased my iMac for school and recently went back for some Beats. Mikkel the supervisor was LEGIT! Great customer service, I will be back fo shizzle... read more

I came in here looking for ear buds for my AWESOME Apple in ear headphones and found out they didn't sell them AT ALL! Much to my dismay, the guy working here found some leftover/extra ones and gave them to me! GOTTA LOVE APPLE! Thank you guys! read more

This is basically my go-to mac store. It is sort of embarrassing to actually have a go-to mac store, but I do. I'm not overly jazzed with the people who work there, much less than in the city or east bay, but it is what it is. That said, I like anywhere I can walk in and get what I need, and be out in 15 minutes. I tend to not have questions ever though so that helps cut down the time. read more

Good service - I appreciated the fast turnaround for computer repairs and that they honored the price I was quoted on the phone, which ended up being different from the price in the store. Allows well trained dogs! read more

Good store, great help. They made my 2 i-phone purchases an enjoyable experience. There was a recall on the charger plugs awhile back and at the time the usb cord (that comes with it) began to tear, exposing the wires. Apple replaced it on the spot, no questions asked. My 2nd iphone the same thing recently happened, torn charger wire....but this time they did not take care of me. Now it was a warranty issue. Thus the minus 2 stars. read more

Great apple store. Got served in seconds as usual and they had everything we wanted. So friendly and helpful. Will go back.

It's an Apple store. It's busy, expensive, and people tend to congregate in the aisles oblivious to their surroundings. But with an appointment the wait isn't too bad, and the staff has generally been friendly the handful of times I've been here. read more

Just had an excellent experience upgrading to a new iPhone here, thanks to Kai and Alan, and arriving 15 minutes before the store opened, without appointment. Kai took care of my needs immediately and pleasantly, answered all my dumb questions, and did it all cheerfully. Handed over to Alan to finish the setup, also put up with all my questions without being condescending, and stayed around to help finish up. Totally satisfied with my experience here! read more

Always efficient and getting me in and out of there fast. Helpful with all questions and more than willing to walk you through anything. Great employees with Great attitudes. I love coming to the store read more

Service is always pretty good and employees are always cheerful and helpful. Daniel was exceptionally polite, professional, helpful and knowledgeable. read more

I had almost paid off my iPhone 7 and the sales person told me I can upgrade to an iPhone XR and pay the difference in the remaining loan amount plus the difference in the phone price. I found out a few days later Apple had sold me a new phone at full price after taking back the phone I had almost fully paid for. Complete ripoff. Buyer beware read more

The genius bar should be renamed the sales bar. This was the third time I went to get my phone diagnosed and for the third time was told I had to buy a new phone. I didn't. geniuses my foot. read more

... after 6 hours on the phone with Apple Care ... 5 hours attempting to verify and repair my NEW ~(second reinstalled HD from AppleCare)~ ... after the extrernal hard drive was ejected improperly when the NEW HD crashed ~ ~( d/t a boot x drive being found in the TRASH CAN) ... ... i phoned the Corte Madera Store ... explained my situation to Jeanine *store manager* at 3pm on a SUNDAY ... Jeanine got me in IMMEDIATELY to one of her senior Apple Techs :: AL ... who rewrote my drive AND REPAIRED the x~ternal HD which was corrupted when the NEW MAC HD crashed ... ... if ONLY COMP USA *(where i purchased this laptop less than 9 mos ago ...and whom still refuses to acknowledged that after FIVE REPAIRS ~(logic boards, HD's, et al) that this G4 Powerbook should be replaced by the MACPROBOOK which i ORIGINALLY requested ~ for the tasks i am asking this single processor computer system to accomplish AND WHICH I HAD BEEN REPEATEDLY ASSURED BY COMP USA THAT THIS NEW & IMPROVED G4 POWERBOOK WOULD BE CAPABLE OF HANDLING ~ (yet instead i was told they weren't expecting stock in for 2 weeks and assured ME that the NEW POWER BOOK G4's were NEW AND IMPROVED and CAPABLE of handling the multi tasking of PRO APPS ~when clearly the experiences of the past 9 mos. shows that it is NOT )... if they were EVEN 1/3 as HELPFUL and EMPATHETIC to the incessant drama that ensues when you are sold a system that is completely dysfunctional and is clearly a LEMON in it's own right .... OR EVEN APPLE CARE FOR THAT MATTER ... who has told me on more than one occassion that the G4 PowerBook is not POWERFUL enough to run all of the PRO APPS simultaneously that i am asking of it ... yet won't back up me as their customer or hold "their 3rd party retailers accountable" ... ~I REALLY HOPE THAT STEVE JOBS GETS SOME OF THIS FEEDBACK~... i can only recommend this APPLE STORE in Corte Madera with a 5 star PLUS RATING in management and service .... (FYI :: there are a couple of "mac genius'" at this store whom couldn't be bothered with me in Al's absence and so i return today seeking his assistance while attempting to fly onto BALI where i am MOVING in less than 2 dayz tyme ... KNOWING THAT AL will be able to finalize the issues i am facing with the remaining "problems" i have encountered with this system ... 5 STARS are not ENOUGH for Jeanine's *store manager's* kindness and understanding and AL's incredible EXPERTISE and SKILLS ... HONESTLY !!! Seemingly AL is able to do in 30 minutes, what 6 hours of tech support at Apple and one day at the Apple Store had clearly been unable to accomplish ... 5 STARS PLUS PLUS PLUS ... xoxoxo sheilah read more

Awesome got an iPhone yesterday love it people where helpful Its good when you feel good about spending your money. This is one of those things I've been researching this iPhone for awhile and I can't tell you how many times I have been in that store and they treated me well. Apple hires good people which is rare today. read more

It used to be pretty typical for me to cry in frustration when dealing with upgrading my phone. Although trying to get a new iPhone 6 for my husband has been a bit if a nightmare (I have the AT&T store partially to thank for that) I wasn't brought to tears. But I'm about to shed tears of joy thanks to Victor at the Corte Madera Apple Store. Not only did he swoop in and wrangle the last 64 GB in stock, he did so at lightening speed, grabbing a case and another pricey gift for my husband, all the while pushing my stroller through the thick crowd like it was no biggie. He didn't even bat an eye when I sat down and began to breast feed! Now that's a professional!!! Thanks Victor!!! read more

Had a great experience with Biancha. I'm a real neophyte with phones, computers, etc. Needed to upgrade current phone and she couldn't have been more patient. Very helpful in explaining how to back up my data so I wouldn't lose it when changing to new phone. Also helped me figure out my cell phone carrier issues. Extremely knowledgeable and professional. Thank you! (written by wife of Steve) read more

Great help Geo was helpful multi tasked amazingly well helped me me with and upgrade and a Apple Watch he took extra time to help point of sale felt great and got apple care read more

Terrible experience today. Went in to buy a new iPhone and explore getting a new iPad. After rude, condescending and disrespectful experience with 2 service people I left without buying anything. read more

I love this Apple Store even though my iPad from the Apple website was a dud. The staff are knowledgeable and quite useful!

Absolutely first-rate service *every* time I've been there. Finally got my iPhone a few weeks ago from Verizon. (I won't do AT&T, but that's another set of stories.) Verizon tells me that I have to purchase AppleCare from the Apple Store. "Are you sure?" I say, knowing that it usually has to be purchased at the time of sale. "Absolutely," I am told by salesperson and manager at the Verizon Store. So I go to the Apple Store to purchase AppleCare for my new iPhone. The first person I talk to says that it has to be purchased at the same time that it is bought and adds, "I'll get someone who can help you." Another person comes over and says, "We've been seeing this problem from Verizon. Let me see if I can make this work." She took my debit card, ran it through the hand-held gizmo, tried a few things, then looked up and said, "Problem fixed. You're all set. Let me make you a hard copy of the receipt, just in case there's any problem down the road." This kind of problem-solving response has been my experience whenever I go to the store. Keep up the terrific work! read more

So refreshing to deal with intelligent, courteous, employees who seem to enjoy their jobs and genuinely appear to want to help the customers. I recommend making appointments online... will save you wait time. read more

Always have a good experience when I go in there. Though busy, I always seem to get help. No wonder Best Buy in Marin City closed. You could not ever get help and there was never anyone in there. Once in awhile I will get the odd ball who defies the laws of Apple Retail, but that is very rare. Usually around Christmas. The help there is knowledgable and always will to help. Thanks for making great computers and having excellent support in store. read more

I love the Apple store. The "geniuses" that are teaching me about my computer have all been friendly and informative without being condescending. Although the Apple store folks sold me a lemon of a printer, I have found it in my heart to forgive them--since my Apple computer has never given me a moment's worry. Remembering the days of memory typewriters, I am still in awe of my MacBook Pro! read more

Was skeptical of this store after reading the negative reviews, but I had a great experience there today. Was every single person I saw in there extremely friendly? No. But I made an appointment online this morning for 11am, was seen by a technician at 11:02am who then proceeded to patiently wait as my dead iPad charged for 10 minutes, and then fix my issue. Very appreciative of the Genius Bar and my technician and highly recommend. read more

Drop into the store and ask silly questions, since some simple things are a mystery to me. Everytime the first person I meet answers my question. Occasionally, when my apple product is old, they say so, but don't try to sell me another if I don't want one. read more