A favorite of mine. They have a wide selection of books and I've always found the pricing to be good. The store itself is very pleasant and they even have a few chairs! read more

The customer representative (the one with the scar on her forearm) at the register racially profiled my kids and me. She kept staring down at them looking to see if they might have gotten any "extra" items. DO BETTER Barnes and Noble!!!! Hire people who aren't racist read more

Pro: Selection of books Selection of Adult Lego sets Sets/Full series typically available Con: Selection of Adult Lego sets Narrow rows ADA: C It's a book store, and so much more. Great finds for Lego +18 sets(ie +3k pieces) and the newest trending book series. Great collection of books from all categories (Romance, Cooking, Thrillers, etc...) along with the additional items(bookmarks, book lights, canvas bags, etc...) you really don't. Service is kinda slow and difficult to find an associate on the floor when I went. Registers are stock with last minute impulse buys and the coveted Lego sets! They do partner with local schools and organizations for fundraising. Inquire online or in store. I do recommend Barnes & Nobles for uour book needs. I'm torn on the other items available as they're not really a book and beyond tempting! Even if the instructions are a book! read more

I was very randomly in Carmel Mountain Ranch with time to kill and was looking for a good NYT crossword book (last clause added just to highlight my fake intellect credentials), so I stopped in. They had a decent selection, among which I found a great book of 200 Friday and Saturday puzzles (now shamelessly bragging about my fake intellect credentials) and have been working on them ever since. It was nice to find a lively bookstore filled with people exploring the aisles of not just books and magazines, but other items as well. The staff was very friendly and the store had a nice vibe to it. If I lived up there in the burbs, I'd definitely pop in regularly. read more

I had a great experience at Barnes and nobles things to excellent customer service. What's the welcoming patient and generally helpful which made us feel comfortable and relaxed almost like being on the home. We are originally planned the quick visit but the Walmart was feeling good Siris me to stay longer than expected the store offers real volume on justice, wide selection of books with the overall experience it's a place where you feel welcome not rushed will definitely be back. I forgot to mention it's a lot of books here all kinds of different books. read more

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A lot of nice books I like it here. I came here on Sunday. It was a lot of people. It was my son's first time. We find him horror story for kids. Will be back here for more books. It's very clean inside everything organized. I asked couple questions to the workers they will ask for me very happily. read more

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Shout out to the Barnes & Noble people in California San Diego very knowledgeable on books and history. Also, they have all the old-school vintage books that every kid grew up with including cat in the hat if you give a mouse a cookie good night Moon, where the wild things are and many others that I can't really remember but if you're looking for those certain books for your child now you can get them there really good prices. read more

I was looking for a couple gift ideas for some family members but naturally, I find something to pick up for myself. Since I've started reading more, I've been in more bookstores lately and was surprised to realize that Barnes and Noble doesn't just sell books, music, and magazines. They have board games, legos, kid toys, and so much more. It made the gift shopping so easy! This location had friendly staff and super organized. read more

There was crusted over vomit underneath the toilet seat. I could tell by the smell when I noticed something icky on me. Not a big deal at all. They have setting solution spray that is always in the bathroom. I used that, let it sit for five minutes, and alot of it came off. Health and safety concern, somebody else my not have liked discharge on them and taken it farther. They may take something like that and go to the ER with it, that it was close to the lady bits and that would not be good for their store or brand. I frequent this location all the time and it means a lot to me to be there. Their lounge is always kept up. It is quiet, peaceful and pleasant most of the time. So I would give it FIVE stars in general. read more

Barnes and Noble used to be the bad guy compared to independent bookstores, but now that the "website that starts with an A" has wiped everything out, it's one of the few places you can still buy books in-person! I worked at my local B&N many years ago and have fond memories, so I try to support the stores :) I love this location. Big parking lot, very nicely organized. Cashiers are friendly, and lines are short! Many families come here to read books to their kids, and I think that's a lovely thing. I just encourage everyone to put books back in a neat and sellable condition as it's still a bookstore, not a library. Sometimes when I want to purchase a book, I find it has been stained with coffee marks or pages have been bent or ripped. It's so sad because I would have loved to purchase it in person :( read more

This is the closest B&N to me and I'm so glad it is. It's always kept clean & organized. Their selection is a little smaller, as it's a smaller store, but you can still find plenty of good reads here. No cafe for anyone that's curious, but there's plenty to eat & drink nearby. I've never had any issues with staff here, they're always kind & helpful. Worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Came in to grab some books for my son to help him develop his vocabulary. Fortunately, the place wasn't too busy and we were able to pick up what we needed. It was organized and super clean. Service was quick and the cashier was friendly. We will be back for sure to find more books to add to this personal library. read more

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I have been here many times in the recent past. The gentlemen at the checkout have been consistently very polite and helpful. Definitely recommend this store for your book needs and also new recommendations since the staff here are very knowledgeable about the latest releases. read more

My husband and I have visited this establishment many times in the past (always pleasant), but we had a particularly special experienve today. We stopped by for a visit today and it was pretty busy in the store but there were still chairs to sit down and enough space to maneuver the aisles. We had a stellar experience with Timothy, who went out of his way to provide an above-and-beyond experience. He is incredibly pleasant and he made the visit feel extra special! Here are a few of logistical items to consider when visiting this Barnes and Noble. - Size: Yes, it is a smaller location but it's almost miraculous nowadays to see a brick-and-mortar bookstore still open, so let's keep that in mind. If you want to visit a larger location, Mira Mesa's Barnes and Noble is bigger (though usually busier as well). I like a quaint bookstore, so no complaints here. - No Café. There is no Cafe at this B&N. I did mention it's small/quaint. Given the store size, I'm not surprised that they don't have a coffee shop - a café would further limit the available space to store and sell books. I'm someone who loves an in-store café but I can see why they don't have one here. Yes, it might be disappointing to folks but lets try not to overreact when writing reviews. The B&N website also let's you know that there isn't a café here. Now, you have some options: You can pick up coffee and bring it with you (there are quite a few coffee shops nearby, including a Coffee Bean and Starbucks), pick up a smoothie or other beverage 2 stores down at Jamba Juice, or go to the B&N in Mira Mesa (which has a coffee shop). - Study space limitations. This establishment is probably not the most ideal for a study space or prolonged lounging. They have chairs but they are hardbacked and scattered throughout. I don't think I have seen any tables that could be used for studying, so that may be a limitation for you if you're looking for a place to study. We'll continue to frequent this bookstore. Special thanks to Timothy for his awesomeness. read more

I went to this Barnes and Noble and I saw this guy walking around that looked like a customer helping everyone out. I was like, "give me some of what that guys on". Then he came around to me. I believe his name is Timothy. Not sure if he is a manager or an associate, but man, such a nice guy. I like people like Timothy. Just walking around helping everyone out. I bet you he's like this outside of work. He has to be. I actually went in for a magazine and tea. I left with a book that I didn't even need (because I have audible), kids flash cards and a miniature globe. Totally worth it. Timothy. You probably won't read this, but you're super cool man! Sincerely appreciate your courteous and gracious attitude! read more

Brett was very helpful at following me at around the store and staring at me every few seconds. He was acting like I was a thief. And when I got what I needed I heard him in the radio saying "he's walking to the front" Would not recommend this store as they made me feel very uncomfortable. read more

Pretty irritated. I come here and they know me. Left $30 of food on the table near the restroom (where you put the books you haven't purchased yet). Used the restroom and came back--all gone. This place has really gone downhill read more

I have had no issues finding what I need and if I have any questions the store support is always available. I ran into issues with someone at the checkout that kept pushing to to enroll in the membership program. She kept pushing and pushing. I did not enroll again in the membership because the price changed from $30 to $40 a month. UGH! read more

Even though this location isn't as big as Mira Mesa it has it's own charm with the fountain and exceptional staff. I always feel comfortable sitting down and reading in one of the many chairs they have on the floor. No judgement from the employees, who by the way, are SO friendly and very approachable. It's always nice to read outside in the grassy area by the fountain with your new book as well, it's very picnic-y! They recently moved some things around. Before their Classics section looked very large and it took up around three bookshelves, but now they have cut it down to one bookshelf and instead scattered many of the Classic books among the Fiction row, which takes up an entire wall on the left side of the store. But the store is still incredibly organized. I also always enjoy the 'Blind Date' books they do often. I feel like maybe those books should cost less though, if only just because you don't know what you're getting, that would encourage people to buy them more often. I also do wish the romance books were in a more discreet part of the store, like in an aisle of its own mixed in between other genres, the way that Mira Mesa has it. I feel like I am on display for the whole store when I am browsing there. P.S I would love to know what radio channel/ spotify radio you guys use! Every time I come in I find myself shazam-ing, the music just creates a perfect atmosphere. read more

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This location is TI-NY! I came here looking for open and free wi-fi and was happy to find it as I needed to do some work before catching a movie at the Angelika. Speed was quick and sufficient and I was able to get what I wanted to do done. Advantages of being a tiny bookstore is probably to find what you are looking for fairly quickly, and has a more intimate feeling. No cafe here which is a negative. After the movie my friends and I wanted to have a drink and just sit and talk, but I was able to tell them that there was no point coming here since there was no cafe at all! And +1 for having wifi that's open where I couldn't find it anywhere else. Perfect for my purposes. Also, as a lover of books, I'm happy that any bookstore is open at all, so I'm happy this one is still here in this complex. read more

I stopped in on 11/29/22 at about 12:15pm. I simply had the most pleasant interaction with the man at the register I just had to give him a review. My receipt says his name was Brett V. Brett, keep up the wonderful work! You made my day today being so kind and polite! read more

My daughter and I came in the middle of a busy Saturday, we were flustered coming in but were helped by Jonathan to find exactly what my daughter was looking for. He was professional and kind even though I interrupted him while he was clearly busy (my 'Karen' moment). He walked us over to where we could find the puzzles and was patient with us. The store was clean, sorted and very orderly, all staff and guest had masks. Highly recommend this location! read more

Automatic 5 stars for being a bookstore and still being open in today's world of online book buying. I've been to this location a couple of times to purchase books and gifts and have always found just what I'm looking for. The staff has always been courteous. Parking is ample out front. This one doesn't have a Starbucks inside but that's one of the reasons why I like it so much... Bookstores and Barnes and Noble especially have a way of taking me back in time to when I was in my tweens and I'd drop in to pick up the latest Babysitter's Club or Sweet Valley Twins books. There's something about a bookstore that can instill the love of reading in you in a way that computers, tablets and cellphones cannot. read more

i wasn't having the greatest day today, but Brett the cashier really brightened up my day! on top of that, found exactly what i was looking for, and was able to get a nice $10 discount with their rewards program. i always love coming to this Barnes & Noble read more

Most of us book lovers still miss the old Borders. You could spend hours drinking your latte while browsing a dozen or more of foreign magazines (that is why I got hooked to this type of bookstores where you can go, do not even consume anything and read for hours...well, I guess that is also why Borders failed!). The only one left in this area is Barnes & Noble. It would be nice if they had a coffee shop inside, like the one in Mira Mesa, or if there were more available chairs to sit and the layout of the store was more welcoming. Still, it is a pleasant place to go and browse the latest books, and to get fashion and craft magazines, even though the repertoire of international mags is not very wide, mainly UK stuff. read more

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Book stores are far and few between these days. Smaller than Mira Mesa and Escondido, it does have a nice selection. I have found books here not carried at either of their larger locations. Staff is very friendly. Parking is tight so it is better to park farther away and walk. No coffee shop in the store but there is one in the strip mall. read more

I like the feel of this store. Roomy but smaller than the Encinitas store. So many books and helpful staff. They have a decent size kids section and have all the latest books. If you need something they don't have they will look it up and have it sent or you can pick it up at another location. read more

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Large and standard B and N. The plaza this is in can be somewhat of a headache during peak hours as it can be very very busy to find a parking spot. The other customers trying to park can be very very rude in cutting you off or even failing to slow down for pedestrians walking in the lot. read more

This certainly isn't the largest Barnes & Noble, but the selection is big enough that you should probably be able to find what you're looking for. Personally, I like that the store isn't enormous--it's much more approachable. The staff is friendly and helpful, so with their assistance I was able to get in and out with the book I needed in less than 10 minutes. My only complaint is that I wish they had a computer or computers throughout the store so you could look up what section a book is located in on your own (maybe they have one, I just didn't see it). Oh, and the parking lot is a cluster. But nothing they can do about that. read more

The one bookstore holdout! I love the feel of books even the cheaply made one that we now produce on the earth. Thank you Barnes and Barnes and Noble for hanging in there and I will continue to be a customer until the end. The one tiny feedback I have is the annoying number of questions that the clerks are compelled to ask each customer when checking out. What good does it do? This must be part of the big plan. Overall, Great job B&N! read more

Nice cashier put items aside for future pick up when they were going to go on sale. Apparently, customers do matter to B&N.

This is our go-to bookstore. Small, quiet, but has everything we need. The one on Mira Mesa is a bit larger, but we kind of prefer this one. The staff is great- very kind and helpful. read more

Have been coming to this location (Carmel Mountain) for over 14 years and it is still one of my favorite places to shop for books. The staff have been consistently helpful and selection is wonderful. I find what I am looking for the majority of the time. Like another reviewer was saying, SO grateful that bookstores still exist. read more

Ok, so I'm a convert. I am a ex-Barnes and Noble lover. In Florida Barnes and Noble is THE book store chain as compared to Borders. In fact, in FL Borders is what B&N is here, small, unstocked, mismanaged amongst a plethora of other things. I wasn't aware there was a Borders in the area when I went to the B&N. I saw it the other day while shopping at Ross and meant to go in and buy my husband a book he's been wanting. I ran out of time and had to put it off. I had gotten excited though, when I saw the B&N because of my longing for it since having to resort to going to Borders since moving to SD. I went today at lunch to pick up the book. When i walked in I was immediately disappointed. It was like walking into my elementary school library...it was small, and ugh, I don't know, uninviting. I looked around briefly for the book and then started looking for someone to help me or one of those computer stations that will tell you where to find what you're looking for. I found neither. There was a line about 3 deep, so I exclaimed to the person behind the counter, "is there someone else that can help me?" Exasperated, the guy who was an extremely fast talker and used a lot of words, got across to me that no, he was the only one. I waited in line, pissed and hurried and by the minute getting more inpatient while the lady in front of me kept pulling out coupons and asking for each book to be rung up separately. Finally, it was my turn. The guy started babbling on and on about how there's no one to help but him. I had to cut him off and say, I need "The Alchemist." As he's looking around, he's again going on and on about how excellent the book is and how I'm going to love it. UGH! FUCK OFF AND GIVE ME THE DAMN BOOK...NO I DON'T WANT TO PAY TO BECOME A MEMBER OF B&N WHEN I GET 30% COUPONS EVERY WEEK FROM BORDERS FOR FREE. I left the store in a tissy and looked across the way and saw a Borders. RAT FARTS! read more

Love this bookstore for the sake of my daughter in this age of technology. Love technology but kids getting lazy and don't read any more unless it's a text or a post. I love that I can bring my daughter here to read and keep her mind active on something else besides a tablet, a smartphone or a laptop. Please support your local bookstores and libraries. read more

I love books. This bookstore is HUGE. The selection is fantastic, you could almost browse for the whole day. The staff are friendly, the place is clean, there is plenty of parking. I give it 4 stars as some of the books are expensive and some books difficult to locate! read more

Like any typical Barnes & Noble, you can hide away in a corner and read for hours... They are next door to Hot Java and Jamba Juice, so you can go there for refreshments... read more

This is an ok bookstore. It's pretty small, but well organized and has a decent selection of books. It does have a play train set for the kiddies (good for my son) but lacks a cafe (bad for the husband). Unfortunately, java cafe next door closed so no coffee shop anymore near the bookstore :(. I am a member of Borders so I usually end up buying books there (but do buy occasionally here). If you really like B and N, I recommend going up to the one in Escondido. That store is HUGE and has the best selection of books on the most diverse subjects, a play area for the kids, AND a cafe (which unfortunately is Starbucks but hey, can't win them all). read more

Welp! There be no Borders bookstore anymore. There's just B&N in da neighborhood. So, you're stuck with this one unless you're willing to drive a extra 8 miles to the other bookstore. I hate that damned parking lot. Might as well park farther away and walk to the store than compete with some asshole driver for a cramped parking space. We like sitting down and reading a book or mag. Once inside, things seems pretty calm. Still, we don't do that too often now that there are e-books. We be paperless and kicking it in the comfort of our own homes or out in the park. You want your kids to read a lot of books? What's wrong with checking out some books from the public library? When the library's closed, you then can stay home and read the library to your little kids. I think that's a wonderful idea. Just wonderful! All the other bookstore customers who want peace and quiet would like that too. read more

I come here about once every week. The staff is amazingly friendly and understand when to give you space when you're excited over a certain book or two. The selection is incredible... I've found books on tarot to business ventures to Etsy startups to Feng Shui to religions and more!! The clearance section is always fun to browse. I have found so many good discounted candles and soaps here. The bargain books are interesting to look at. The magazine section is on point. The benches and chairs are so comfortable... the staff never say a peep no matter how long you stay. I've gone twice today and plan to make another trip again tomorrow. Enough said!! read more

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