Went there for first time in April, 2026. Friendly staff and great selection. I will definitely be…read moreback when I can.

How has no one reviewed this amazing second hand bookstore?!? This place is a hidden gem! Hardcover…read morebooks are $7 and softcover books are $5. There are constantly more book donations. I got 3 books and a print. They also offer local artist wares and products. Highly recommend checking out this cute bookstore.

The Friends' Bookstore inside the Rochester Public Library is run totally by caring, book loving…read morevolunteers. The books are priced better than any other used bookstore in Rochester. 100% of the profits goes to the library. They have DVDs, CDs, puzzles, sheet music , games and books. Their sales should never be missed. Also have a frequent buyer card! Join the Friends of the Library and take 20% off every purchase.

I went into this bookstore to browse books and the clerk pretentiously looked at me and said well I…read moresuppose we can let you look at books all I was thinking was well that is exactly why you don't have any customers because you treat people poorly I would suggest don't ever go into this bookstore

this is the books, puzzles and toys are a various prices. Plus their also service was fantastic…read more there are also very hopeful when you looking. I'll amazing customer service.

I like Barnes & Noble. I can easily spend hours at one. This one at Apache Mall, in Rochester, has…read moremy heart. I was here on a Wednesday evening. I stayed past 7 pm, which is when the mall closes daily. However, this bookstore closes daily at 8 pm. Awesome! This B&N is at the food court. You can enter the store without going through the mall. I had just finished eating dinner at the food court, so I took the mall entrance. The selection of reduced books and other items is this store's strength. I picked up a Sip by S'well bottle for $10, which is unheard of. One of their bottles that keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for many hours normally goes for $20, at least. I needed one to fill up at the airport and loved the marble design that I got. I gravitated towards the Pusheen section. The plushies were adorable. I had some willpower and did not get any. There are a lot of plushies at this store, from BT21, to Harry Potter. I loved seeing them all. My favourite discovery was the music section. You can still listen to CDs here. I haven't seen that setup in a decade. I loved looking at the records (vinyl) and turntables. I was so happy. This store is huge. It has a full cafe with seating. I enjoyed my time browsing. I had to figure out where to pay. The payment area by the mall was unstaffed. There was an information desk smack in the middle of the store. Nearby was the second payment area. I had the nicest woman at the checkout. She found my name in the system after she got my phone number. If you sign up for a B&N membership, you get 15% off everything. I tend to shop here often that this membership has paid for itself and more. She placed my water bottle in a plastic bag and wished me a nice evening. I reciprocated and left the store, heading to my car through the mall. I love this store in my old stomping ground. I will definitely return and maybe stay a bit longer than an hour next time. (35)

Nice place for sports gear with a variety of items. Costs are Rochester costs and I am unsure why…read morethis town is explosively costly. One day you get an $85 dollar suite and the next you can't find a double under $200. The same applies to all services and goods here. Taxes and service fees on everything, and this store is equally in step with the remainder of town. Handbags enscribed with University of Minnesota on them for $500 and sweatshirts at 60+ of similar design. Of course, when in rochester, the next athletic store is likely 90 minutes away in Minneapolis.

From the owner: The University of Minnesota Bookstores Rochester offers the region's largest selection of Golden…read moreGopher and University of Minnesota fashions, gifts, and collectibles for U of M family and friends of all ages. The University of Minnesota Bookstores Rochester also serves the academic needs of the students, staff, and faculty on the University of Minnesota Rochester campus by providing the textbooks, technology, and general merchandise to support their studies. The M Tech Store, located in the ookstores, serves the technology needs of the University of Minnesota students, staff, faculty and alumni in the area as well as faculty and staff at the Mayo Clinics. The M Tech Store is also as an Apple Authorized Service Center for the Rochester surrounding community.