The store doesn't look like much but it feels like a classic Barbs and Noble on the inside. The selection is fine, not great but that's not the disappointing part. I got an email advertising a special giveaway only in stores. Once I got there not only did the staff have no idea what I was talking about but they had never even received the promotional items. The staff didn't really do anything to explain the mix up but this is disappointing because now I cannot trust the newsletters anymore. Maybe one day they will get with the program. read more

Friendly & knowledgeable staff. Shortly after entering the business I was asked what I was looking for. The staff member quickly brought me the book I was looking for and I was out the door. If you are buying many books over a period of time you should sign up for their rewards card. read more

It's not unusual for corporate organizations to offer a special deal or promotion , but not get the word out to the local stores. I wouldn't hold the local Topeka store responsible for something that corporate flubbed. Going to this store today to buy one last late minute Christmas gift today! read more

I visited this store today and the selection in my three favorite bookstore sections is sorely lacking (art, photography & Local Interest [the latter phenomenon was the same at the Wichita B&N, so perhaps I can infer that there just aren't many photo/etc. books published about Kansas]). The art and photography sections at this store are really pathetic. Other sections of the store have a fairly decent selection and there's a good cards & gifts selection, plus the store is large and the guy at the Information Desk was friendly. read more

The Barnes and Noble bookstore is good, but the cafe is the best! They have great food and coffee choices and we always bring goodies home. Also, the staff in the café are amazing! They are always friendly and make sure your order is perfect, especially the gentleman that worked this Sunday morning. Keep up the great work! read more

Positive: big spaces to spaces to spread out. Negative: all comfy chairs are gone. Positive: lots of plugs for laptop Negative: where are comfy chairs? Positive: staff are knowledgable and friendly Negative: comfy chairs, where hast thou gone? What they need to do is to replace their overpriced DVD bluray section with soft seating. And dump the wooden torture chairs. read more

We enjoyed a regular coffee and a Cappucino here today. Matt J. took our order, and my wife and I also enjoyed the Southwest quiche and tiramisu. Both were excellent, and we enjoyed reading some magazines from the store at the same time. We are long term customers, and Matt J is always helpful and friendly to everyone. All customers appeared to be in a great mood on this Friday morning in June here in Topeka read more

Love the hot cinnamon spice tea at the Barnes and noble cafe. It is a seasonable item but usually they have it under the counter in the off season. This tea is only found at a Barnes and noble Starbucks, read more

There are so few bookstores these days. I love it when I find ones still active. I enjoy scanning the aisles looking for interesting reads, cool collectibles, or curious films. I seriously hope bookstores continue to live, because there is something about a physical book. read more

One of my colleagues suggested that i read a particular book and literally marched me over to Barnes & Nobel. I was hoping that this being an obscure title they would not have it but guess what once we tracked someone down who could help us we were quickly taken to the business section which was small but had the book that we were looking for so not too bad. Now for the tough part of actually having to read the paperback which will take considerable effort in the Internet age of online help and ebooks. read more

Workers were hilarious and I had a blast at Starbucks with my friends but we loved playing with the blocks even though we are to old to be playing with blocks read more