We find this to be a delightful dining experience. First, it is somewhat unique in that it is a restaurant within a bookstore. There are only just a couple of these "Kitchens" in Barnes and Noble stores across the country. If you love bookstores, the ambience is pretty unique. The ceilings are very high and the feeling when dining is enjoyable and unrushed. The service staff are ALWAYS very nice and helpful. And, the food is really very good and quite varied. They don't have a vast menu, but they have a very wide range of options which are all VERY good. I would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant. read more

I never knew Barnes & Noble had such great food! I didn't even know they served food, let alone: breakfast lunch, and dinner. The service was outstanding and the ambience was so great that I am definitely taking my husband back there. We tried Chinese chicken salad, soup was great, roasted chicken, and vegetables, and I saw a lot of good looking breakfast going by. read more

This definitely exceeded my expectations. I found the entire cafe charming! But beware, after 11:30 on a Saturday, it can get really crowded and a line will form for brunch. The staff are fairly attentive but there were only two for the multiple tables that were there. The place is giving 90s wood cafe, very much like a Peet's coffee vibe. The food was excellent! We tried the chile relleno casserole which was super flavorful and came with a side of rice and beans. The lemon ricotta pancakes were really good, didn't taste much like lemon or ricotta but was a great pancake nevertheless. The Reuben sandwich and sweet potato fries were really great. Extremely great ingredients and textures. There was also a decent kids menu and crayons and coloring sheets for kids. We were also able to order drinks from the Starbucks cafe. They also had a pretty extensive alcoholic beverage list too! read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - Reuben with sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

I'll be honest, this was not worth the hype. I had just got married and my husband and I were on a road trip up the coast. We had been in Santa Rosa and had seen a video talking about the only B&N kitchen in California. B&N is our favorite store and we're both foodies so we thought why not add the extra 3 and a half hours to our trip. For starters, everything took forever. We were seated almost instantly but the drinks, the apps, and the food took a while. We were running out of time since we got there around 6:45 and they closed at 8pm and spoiler alert - we didn't get to browse the book selections cause by the time we were done we only had 10 minutes to spare and frantically looked around only to purchase nothing since there wasn't time. Anyways - we got the boneless wings with Korean bbq sauce and that was pretty much the best thing we had. I got a bbq chicken sandwich and the meat was so dry it was pretty much unenjoyable and the potatoes it came with were super soggy. My husband got the feta and spinach turkey burger and he hated it. There was a weird flavoring to it. Overall, I'm glad we went for the experience and to say we've been but if I were ever in the area again I would sadly not be back. read more

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Stopped in for brunch and book shopping and was not disappointed. Menu prices are a little on the higher side but I think it was worth it for the portion sizes, taste, and ambiance. The bookstore itself is one of the smaller ones I have visited but staff was so helpful! There is street parking available around the store. read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - Chile relleno - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

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Perfect place to meet a friend, have a snack (cookies, pies, bars) and lattes and chat. The tables and chairs make it an easy and relaxing place to enjoy a conversation and eat something tasty (maybe on the mighty list)... I love cookies and their nutty bars... enjoyed lattes. Each of us got something different. It was afternoon so some treats were 50% off. Fast service, good conversation... 90 minutes of happy talk & Christmas shopping ... perfect! read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - Christmas time is a great time to come to B&N they have loads of inspiring books & magazines & Snacks - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

While on a trip to Folsom, I was intrigued an IG reel about this B&N having the only kitchen setup. It was a beautiful cafe-style set-up behind the Starbucks, with as much slightly more seating than the average B&N Starbucks. We were seating relatively quickly. The menu looked like a simple coffee shop menu of sandwiches, salads, and pastas. But the prices were quite on the high side, as if it were a high-end cafe. We took our shot on a chopped veggie ($17) and a tomato soup and grilled cheese ($16). Unfortunately, the only memorable parts of the meal was the a waitress that we seemed to be inconveniencing by being there, as well as the thirty minute wait it took to get the food. While I should give forgiveness for coming on New Year's Day, it is hard to rationalize how we had to shout down staff member to order when there were three dining staff and multiple empty tables. The food did not match the price of the items, but I will respect the salad for the diversity of veggies provided. The Barnes and Noble space was really nice with tons of activity. But I don't see a reality where I can recommend hitting the B&N Kitchen with so many other great and reasonably priced options within the shopping center. read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - Tomato soup and grilled cheese...with whatever that is on top of the soup - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

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Delicious food & fantastic service, even on their busiest days!! The desserts are the absolute best! Love this place

Visited here twice, can say for certain that this was the best french dip I've ever had flavor wise. However, my husband found his breakfast to be lackluster. The eggs were passable but the potatoes were too overdone; maybe a minute and a half less, they'd be perfect. The mushroom risotto is amazing. The service is what ticks me down. It's very obvious they play nice for those they don't recognize, and once you visit a couple of times that compassion seems to fade. On our first visit our waitress was kind, attentive, and super understanding that my hudband and I were pretty low-maitenece customers. I enjoyed the food so much that I decided to come with him at a later date so I could try to get my work done. When asking if we could get a bigger table (mind there were maybe two tables occupied at the time, no line, and it was at a relatively slow time of service), I was instantly shut down. The entire time during we were there, there were maybe two tables (each was a party of two) that came to eat. I would understand if it were a busy time of the day to deny the request, or if it was going to be relatively crowded later. But the fact I could have gone to Olive Garden and gotten this request filled, but not here? It says something about the customer focus in this establishment. Again, only comparing this service issue because this is supposed to be one of five B&N kitchen locations in the world/country. The fact a chain establishment has better customer service really gets my gears turning. Will have to debate if the food is worth the return, given I was always satisfied with my meals but my husband was always left wanting something more. Probably a more ideal experience if dining alone. read more

The sandwiches were so yummy!!!! Such a good vibe and environment, reminds me of the old Barnes & noble where you hear Nora jones playing in the background. read more

This salad was DELICIOUS! It was the Asian salad. Wine was great, ravioli was great, amazing place! read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

Ambiance is nice. Clean and quiet with pleasant atmosphere attached to the well appointed bookstore. Service was very good. Food was ok only. The brick cooked chicken had slightly dry small pieces of chicken and a lot of mashed potatoes. It comes with a tarragon sauce but very little of it and I noticed the menu lists extra sauce for a fee. It needed a lot more sauce to even feel you're tasting any sauce. The special was a tri tip sandwich with tomatoes and peppers. The sandwich had very little meat--more of a tomato and pepper sandwich. So, the food was not worth the cost read more

Ambiance: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 3/5 Drink: n/a Price: 4/5 Parking: 2/5 We stopped by for the first time on a Sunday afternoon. Krysta was our waitress, and she was great! The food was yummy and the prices were spot on. While nothing was over-the-top fantastic, it was an overall nice visit. I would say check it out at least once! Cool concept for sure! read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - Entrance - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

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What a fun place to grab a bite or get some work done. Great lunch selections! The waitress was super friendly. Lots of seating options. read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - Specials - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

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Met a friend here for brunch on Saturday at 11am. It is located in the upscale Palladio shopping center. Very limited street parking but then discovered a parking garage just across from here. I chose this place because I wanted a quiet atmosphere for us to catch up on the last 5 years and not feel like we were taking up space. We walk in to Barnes and Noble and the kitchen is on the right near the check out counter. There is a sign that says wait to be seated. We were seated within five minutes. The kitchen section is small (seats maybe 40?) so there could be a wait if it is busy. The menu has some breakfast items, salads, and sandwiches. She got the BLT and I ordered an omelette. Their standard side is "crispy potatoes". I was curious about these and was pleasantly surprised. They truly are crispy but not hard. They were fresh and not reheated frozen. Service was friendly but not attentive. We had to hunt her down to get drink refills and our ticket. I did appreciate that even though we were there for nearly three hours, we were not pressured to leave. Food was good but not memorable. Its a good place for a quiet quick bite. Great place to just be alone honestly. I would return. read more

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Overpriced. Food portions do not match the pricing. 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon and a small fruit cup should not be $16 - not even a bread option was offered. My spouse got a pulled pork sandwich with potatoes (way more food than I received) for $18. She said it wasn't very good and barely finished it. While my order tasted good. Lunch should not cost you $50. Service was ok. Order taken and delivered. Very little interaction beyond that. Was never brought the bill, so I just put my card on the table and another sever came by and took it. It's a nice addition to the bookstore, but will stick to just coffee in the future. read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - Breakfast Plate - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

Barnes & Noble Kitchen is one of my absolute favorite spots in Folsom. It serves many different great purposes! I love grabbing a coffee and doing a little work in their coworking area from time to time, the vibes are relaxing and motivating. Their kitchen is also fantastic. The bruschetta, although a seemingly simple dish, is so incredibly fresh and I have to get it everytime I go. The service is always great, everyone is very friendly and helpful! Sometimes it takes a moment to be sat but I love practicing my patience so it's not a big deal at all. Of course the bookstore element is also great, I love browsing before and after my meal, and sometimes a little more than browsing! I've heard great things about their brunch so that's absolutely my next try. Overall, an absolute must try! read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - Bruschetta (left) Burrata (right) - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

delicious food with tremendous service! My family's favorite restaurant. So many good options it's very hard to get tired of.

Barnes and Noble Kitchen is still one of our favorites in Folsom! Lately we have been into the burgers, my husband favors the Western burger, with sauce on the side, and I have been loving their special, a spinach feta turkey burger. That normally comes with fries which are great, but I'm trying to eat healthy lately so I get a side of Tabbouleh. So fresh and yummy!! Service is always great and we almost never have to wait. My only complaint is that it's time to refresh some of the seating. The wicker chairs are so uncomfortable and the benches are getting a little too lumpy. read more

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Surprise?! This is not a bad choice for a quick brunch and wine flight. $15 for a wine flight (wines were delish) and Panna cotta pancakes with strawberry & berries for $15 (was just ok) and you get to sit outside chill and people watch. Definitely a quick way to spend a nice morning, relaxing and do some shopping or go to the movies after. It's right inside Barnes & Noble and wait was not long at all. The staff were friendly. read more

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Yo... when did bookstores add restaurants!?! My girlfriends told me about this cute restaurant at Barns, called "Barns & Noble Kitchen", and they said the food and service was delicious... they ain't lying This place is fire. I took my husband out for a date night, gettin some dinner and movie action at the Palladio, and we had to stop by and try this place. As soon as we walked in, we got greeted, sat, orders taken and our food came out in minutes. WTF. The service here is on point. I can't remember our servers name, but she was so kind and funny. lol, She had the funniest come backs for my husband's most ridiculous jokes. Oh... and the food tasted like tears from an angel. Delicious! Thank you Barns Kitchen staff. P.s. on our way out, we bought a book on cooking. This place rocks. read more

We arrived at opening for ladies brunch. The ambiance was warm and the chairs surprisingly comfortable. We all enjoyed our food and we happy to see vegetarian options. The portobello mushroom sandwich was excellent and we all loved the crispy potatoes. Our server Brandy was on point and took exceptional care of us, she was very knowledgeable about the ingredients in the food and beverages and suggested modifications for dietary needs. She may have been the only server working the restaurant, i didn't notice anyone else and she was moving efficiently and effectively. She even found us after we left in the bookstore to return something that I apparently dropped under the table! It was an overall wonderful experience. read more

This place is very hit and miss. I will say their crunchy potatoes are amazing! However, I ordered an avocado toast with scrambled eggs without micro greens and side of potatoes. The eggs were cold and the avocado was drenched in lemon juice (which wasn't specified on the menu). Had it been on the menu, I would have asked to not have lemon juice. It was very unenjoyable and the service is a bit hit and miss as well. Sometimes they are attentive and sometimes it is very slow. Mostly seems due to staffing. Everyone is nice but the food is so inconsistent. My friend ordered a salad and when it came, it was totally not as described on the menu. They need to take a look at the menu and be more specific to what it is because we both were unhappy. read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - Avocado Toast ordered without MicroGreens - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

Went there on April 8th and had fish and chips. Super greasy and over-cooked breading and fries. Nothing special. Even if it was free I would not have eaten it. read more

Had to do a double take the first time I saw this pop up on Yelp. While it might seem a bit left field this Barnes and Noble kitchen is legit! I went with the BLTA which was very fresh with nice cuts of bacon and super fresh produce also came with these super crispy potatoes that don't look it but are sooooo filling. I look forward to trying more of the delicious sounding menu. If you ever get curious I say it's worth a try for sure. read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - BLTA with crispy potatoes - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

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This place is AMAZING!!!!!!! I took my entire family (all 4 kids) out to dinner at the Barnes & Noble Kitchen, and we had the BEST experience!!!!!!! Our server was Brandy, and she was INCREDIBLE!!!!! I have never seen someone work so hard, helping 10 different tables at the same time!!!!! Unreal!!!!! She was personable, courteous and professional with everyone!!!!!! Thank you for giving my family and I such amazing care and service. I will definitely be back because of you!!!!! You need a raise!!!!! read more

Brandy was a very friendly server. My group had never been there before and she let us take our time and offered suggestions. The food was fantastic the potatoes were delicious. I can't rave enough about having brunch there. read more

We left without even sitting down because we were treated rudely. We had a group of ladies that met up to have coffee and maybe dinner but apparently they do not like groups. The place was empty. They wouldn't let us sit where there was plenty of room for all of us. The manager wanted us to confirm that if they shoved a few tables together in a different area that each and every one of us would order food. None of us, or the other 350 ladies in our group will ever go back there. There are plenty of other places that treat us well and love to have our business. read more

The Barnes and Noble Kitchen has to be my all time favorite brunch place in Folsom! Trust me, I don't say this lightly. The ambiance there is always so nice and comforting. Service is always so kind in recommending items and walking around the store is the perfect way to digest the food. As for the food itself, I always get the Portobello Sandwich and it always surprises me how fresh it tastes. I do feel like the size of the sandwich has decreased over time, however. Finding good non-egg menu items at a brunch place is always tough but Barnes and Noble seems to do it. Regardless of what you get- the roasted potatoes are a must! My friend got the ravioli and she enjoyed it as well! Overall, I know I'll be going back there for brunch and I highly recommend you check it out! read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - Ravioli - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

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My waitress Ryle was amazing!! My food was fantastic especially the crispy potatoes and carrot hummingbird cake. It was slow and I had asked permission to do some work at the table. I purchased bottomless Mimosa. I was checked in frequently but not overly bothered. I was asked for a refill when the glass was down to the last quarter and when I requested a break, I was asked again later. I was really taken care of when I needed some space to get focus and clear. Definitely returning read more

Yummy food. Good service. we made reservations the day before. plus you can order a starbucks drink read more

Barnes & Noble Kitchen - BN Folsom Lemon Ricotta Pancake - New American Near Me - Folsom, California

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Love this place! Delicious food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My go-to favorites are the potato wedges and kale salad, always fresh and flavorful. The guacamole is hands-down the best I've ever had, and the chips are perfectly crisp and fresh every time. Highly recommend! read more

Customer service is not great and the food is just plain overpriced cafeteria food. Out of all of the places to eat at in Palladio, this one is simply not worth it. read more

The manager at this restaurant, Brandy, has horrible customer service skills. Almost every time I have dined here she makes strange remarks/comments. I never write reviews about restaurants, but this is getting ridiculous. Also, when I was walking out of the restaurant my sister in law was telling me she was going to also write a bad review and one of the waitresses decided to follow us out of the restaurant reassuring us that the manager "did not do anything wrong". And this was in front of other customers dining outside by the way! So unprofessional. Food is not worth this service, it's mediocre at best. I will not be eating here anymore. read more

I never in a million years thought that one of my favorite restaurants would be "Barnes and Noble", but here we are! Every meal I've had here has been divine, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. I've even asked about some of their yummy dressings, and they've told me where they get it or how they make it! Sometimes they seem a bit understaffed, but I don't typically go to restaurants in a hurry, so I don't mind waiting for awesome food. read more

Do not order the veggie "salad". It was pretty small basically just a side order of raw cauliflower with a very sour lemon dressing and half an egg for $17. The menu said it would have roasted beets, I expected large slices of red beets but there were just a few pieces of extremely small mini gold beets. Very disappointing. I've eaten here before the blt was great and I ordered the French dip for my husband which he enjoyed. Next time I will stick to the sandwiches. This salad should not be on the menu, especially at this price point they need to improve this dish it's not fair to your customers. read more

Great food and great vibes. A little pricy but the ambience is great band everyone is super nice and well attentive. Cool that's it's in a bookstore too read more

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Went to the restaurant recently for Brunch. Our three kids ordered off the kids menu. Two of the orders came back as adult orders without telling us. When we raise the question, they argued that received adult size meals! Finally, they were rented, but then decided to add a dollar surcharge for anything related to eggs, including French toast because it was dipped in an egg batter. These charges were not on the original bill, but because we pointed out that they erroneously charged us for adult meals, they decided to add in these additional egg surge charges. The entire experience was very uncomfortable. I'm used to quality places, owning their mistake and instantly making the correction - not ply arguing with their clientele in front of everyone. Needless to say, I won't be back here. I suggest Sellands for a nice quality brunch. read more

We go at least once a week. My husband loves the fish and chips (he gets the crispy potatoes instead of the fries) or the ribs. So good! I have several favorites.... Love the chopped vegetable salad with salmon and the salmon w tabbouleh salad equally. The avocado toast is great as are the pasta's. Actually I haven't had anything bad there! The service is great also! read more

I had lunch today and ordered the western hamburger with steak fries on the side. I noticed that the fries had a dark red seasoning on them. I've had this meal before and didn't think anything was wrong. After I took my first bite of the fries I noticed a intense and strong heat from the seasoning on the fries and we complained to the server and all she said was that she liked hot spicy food and while she was talking I suddenly noticed my throat was starting to burn like hell on fire. I suddenly started coughing which turned into choking and then I started uncontrollable vomiting onto the restaurant table. I haven't ever experienced such an explosive amount of burning and heat before in my entire life. The manager, the server and the restaurant patrons all watched me choking and vomiting very loudly. I bolted to the restroom to finish vomiting and clean my self up and I returned to the table to find that the manager had left more paper napkins on the table so I could clean up my vomit. The manager, Brandy, came back and with a very disconcerting attitude said that they might have mixed the seasoning incorrectly. She offered no concerns or apology regarding my experience in her restaurant, neither for my experience nor my wellbeing or health. She just left the whole bill for us to pay and walked away. This Brandy is a real piece of work. The few times she has served us in the past she's always made weird and bazar comments. I noticed that other reviews have mentioned her in a similar way. I don't think she's very happy and really needs to be behind a desk in some warehouse and away from people. When I told her that I would not be coming back to her restaurant, she didn't even flinch. Just a stone cold burned out soul of a woman. People like her should not be responsible for serving people food. It's extremely obvious that she does not have any concern regarding our health with the food she is putting in front of us and how it could hurt us. That is one dangerous situation that I'm not going to deal with. The health department should close this place down because of her total lack of professionalism towards her customers. read more