What a wonderful addition to downtown Elk River! Great selection of books, new and used books, with…read morevery friendly staff. I love to shop small, local businesses and this is always my first stop when I'm downtown Elk River-

My new "hot" spot in downtown Elk River! Grand opening of a new & used bookstore. Cozy spot along…read morethe downtown with a welcoming vibe! In this warm & friendly shop, they have dedicated about half the space to their children's area! Excellent service found here! Think the opposite of Barnes & Noble and more like the corner meeting bookshop! I found an unbelievable deal: The Ultimate Crochet Bible (hardback, 304 pages, brand new condition) for $13.95 (retail £25 in the UK, $29.95 in the US). I couldn't find this online for anywhere near this price, especially since it is in pristine condition. Lots of paperbacks, book bags, kids books-all new & used! Stop in and take a browse!

This Barnes & Noble was decently organized and seemed clean…read more I always love just browsing the seasonal displays as well as all the sale/clearence items. I found a journal for $4 at another location and was looking for the same one but a different color for my friend. They did have it for $10 and the same one I got for $5. I thought I would ask if the $10 was supposed to be the same price as the $5 one because they were the same exact item just a different color and I was told no, the price is what it is - understandable. I decided not to get it and to adventure back to the first location I seen it for $4. They have a lot of cool stuff but I find that a lot of it is a bit pricer unless you are a member and get the discount. The store was fairly quiet & chill. They are a great selection of books, novelties, toys & etc.

Received what was supposed to be a $100 gift card for Christmas and when I went to use it, the card…read morewouldn't work. My sister had the same problem. After contacting Customer service MULTIPLE times including spending over an hour on the phone after work one night, I got absolutely nowhere. Found out they never even charged the creditcard at time of purchase to load the gift cards. So instead of $200 being charged and loaded onto gift cards the clerk charged the giver $5.44 and loaded $0.00 onto the gift cards. But of course it's been crickets from Barnes And Noble since I notified them of this. They don't actually care to rectify the issue.

I've been going to the Avant Garden since the late 90's, when I was working at the Courthouse…read more Good food, staff and the best Anoka Mocha !! All are welcome, fast service, and a bookstore, too!!

We were in the area and in the mood for a coffee. A quick google search brought us here…read more There is plenty of free street parking and some free lots in the area. Walking in this place felt cozy. Like you would want to be here on a cold rainy fall day with a book! This place is very LGBTQ+ friendly. This place did have spider webs in the windows and heavy dust around the windows as well. That was disappointing. You can still be cozy and clean. The staff here left us very underwhelmed. They were having a conversation and finished the conversation before helping us. So we stood there feeling stupid and awkward while they wrapped up their social hour... while taking our order, the person kept her eyes locked on the computer screen. It just didn't feel friendly at all. I expect that kind of service from a Starbucks but not a local coffee shop. My boyfriend got a latte which tasted burnt. Neither of us were a fan. I can't remember the name of the drink but I got a white chocolate cherry I believe latte. It was pretty good. I did order my drink with oatmilk and it was an extra $1.50! Are you insane!? That's literally crazy. That is by far the most expensive swap to oatmilk I have seen! That alone almost pushed this to a one star review, but the drink did taste good. Overall, there are so many coffee shops In the area, I don't feel we will be back to this one.

This location is less busy than my normal half price books, but the people there are nice. The used…read morebook prices are solid, especially as I'm building my library and their online store makes it so you can find basically anything you are looking for. They have legos, board games, vinyl records, notebooks, tarot cards, and so much more. They even have super cheap totes that are cute to boot.

There's always a deal and an amazing book waiting for you in this store... it can get crowded…read morequick, the staff are friendly. They have music and gifts as well. Personally I love this place for RPG and paranormal books. Prices are usually fair... but sometimes something's are a bit over priced...

I visited here twice so far and was able to enjoy the wonderful patio they have overlooking Lake…read moreBuffalo. The bookstore has a fun collection to look over with personal recommendations. They are even dog friendly (leashed)! The coffee selection is vast, creative, tasty and reasonable priced. It's a great place to stop in for a quick visit, chat and catch up, or even work. The staff was very friendly and extremely accommodating. The outside patio has two levels, I stayed on first level since it was super sunny that day. I look forward to stopping in when I can!

Cozy coffee shop with a bookstore! Great drinks and love the outdoor seating and view of the lake!…read more Friendly people and good prices!

Service and professionalism abound here. You feel welcome all the times I've been in.read more

Great local bookstore! Friendly and helpful employees, store is well organized and clean, and has…read morecute knickknacks to purchase as well. The previously owned books are in great shape; some looking like they're brand new. *I found this store on a "Midwest Indy Bookstore" puzzle I purchased at a different Indy bookstore. I happened to see the store's logo as I was driving by and thought it looked familiar. After confirming it was the same, from a photo I took of the completed puzzle, I stopped in.... and I'm glad I did!

Fantastic people to talk to if you need help finding anything you may need. Great atmosphere and…read morelocation. Highly recommend as a place to shop if you're not wanting to pay a lot. Prices are fair and decent.

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Loved this bookstore. Great selection. Owner and staff were so friendly and personable. The books…read morewere priced amazingly. So glad I got to visit when I was here from Texas!