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Barnes & Noble
1150 El Camino Real Space 277, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States
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Pa
Review №1

Plenty of books to read. Clerk needs a bit of training on customer service. Complained that my mask was too low on my face. I dont care what the covidian says, masks do not work and I refuse to wear them to placate a snowflake. Just saying

Br
Review №2

We stopped in for the starbucks. It was good and the service was solid. great addition to the book store.Traveler and Adventurer - IG @brian.dent

St
Review №3

Found all the books I wanted, employees were very helpful. Everything was organized and neat. Will come back to buy more books!

De
Review №4

I love coming to this B&N and spending hours in browsing around. One of my go-to place when I just want to chill, as weird as that sounds. The staff there is very friendly as well.

Me
Review №5

Everyone was very helpful. I was able to do an easy exchange of a damaged product. Everyone was safely masked and distanced

Sa
Review №6

Quiet place. Before you buy, you can read it. Very friendly and helpful.

Ms
Review №7

My boyfriend & I have many dates here…Sitting silently in StarBucks reading a 📕 book, & I once in a while playing foot-sie with him…I find B&N can be a romantic place for a date…

Ca
Review №8

Friendly staff ready to help with whatever youre looking for, and the Starbucks inside is a plus too.

Da
Review №9

Customer service are there are there when there when you ask for it. However you have to ask for it though they are kind when you ask. And the food is amazing. The only downside is once you walk out you feel a draft from the Bay Area even in the summer time but otherwise this place is great two floors and great customer service. First five stars for me and its worth it.

Po
Review №10

I love this bookstore! They have a great selection of books, toys, games, magazines, and other items. Two floors. They also have great selection of discount books!

J
Review №11

Used to go here a lot and Starbucks on my days off from work and read tons of books, magazines, drink coffee, listen to Metallica mp3s on my phone, and just deflate from the stress of my job back then. Ironically, I now live in another state and they have a Barnes & Noble 😂. It can get cold in there by the comic book section at the back because of the roof air conditioner, so bring a jacket . Ive been coming here for almost 10 years. Glad its still open. Sucked Borders Bookstore closed down at the Stonestown Mall and by Union Square. Good memories perusing, buying, reading, and drinking coffee at those places as well.

Xa
Review №12

Great selection and well kept in a nice area. I have just gotten into more reading so this place was close to my airport job and a good find for my spare time!

Ti
Review №13

More than just books these days. Came to get a boardgame thats completely sold out elsewhere, and they had two copies on the shelf! Really enjoyed browsing the shelves and discovering books I wouldnt normally

jo
Review №14

Had a good experience there. Very helpful staff. I was surprised at how crowded it was. Havent been to a bookstore in a long time.

An
Review №15

Great place to hang out and look thru great items...

Th
Review №16

Very happy to have dinner there.

Ma
Review №17

Store staff greeted me upon entering and sanitizer was nearby. Clean 👌🏽💁🏽‍♀️

Sm
Review №18

Helpful staff. Helped me and my friend find a book she needed for an assignment

Vi
Review №19

It was my first time in this Barnes and Nobles and I had a horrible experience. They treated me like I was in there stealing. Made me feel really uncomfortable. Not only did I purchase something but I was also there to do a little bit of research for a project Im working on. Not sure if Ill ever go back in there. 🤦🙄😔

Da
Review №20

Impressive B&N. Great staff!

Za
Review №21

Less Harry Potter then pre-pandemic. Muggles.

Ja
Review №22

Surprising variety of music and other non-book items!

lo
Review №23

I love this place, they have many varieties of books. I always come here to buy books : )

Je
Review №24

Love 💘getting my tarot cards and spiritual books 📚 here

Le
Review №25

There are 2 floors but it can be a little tricky going thru the aisles, also the bathroom is near the childrens area like really close to it which is annoying

Ja
Review №26

Restroom was closed temporary.Store is nice and clean.Not too many people

Co
Review №27

Barnes & nobles seems to always have good prices on the videos some of the old Id like to see come back but most of all they have a wide array of videos and music and a big selection of books I enjoy this store

Sp
Review №28

I was trying to charge my phone and they was like nah we dont let nobody use our outlets but since you already plugged into it Im going to just let you charge your phone for a cool 15 minutes before 15 minutes is up Im going to have to ask you to leave. I was like super well this type of environment and even chill like that so I might have to dip in like 10 minutes if yall really want me to stay that extra 5 Im going to have to start charging you AND my phone. (Get it??? cuz time is money! and phones charge! and five charges! I mean 5.0 hands out charges!🤫) Theres that water from the Barbary. When they bury me behind bars itll be water under the bridge. Spook Deezy has Spoken be eazy still soakin my h20 is so potent. But no matter what the weather looking like in All seasons 24/7 keep a precise thermostat making sure that water Frozen like it is in the ocean.

Lu
Review №29

Plenty of great books, but it seemed a bit smaller then the usual Barnes and noble, or maybe it just felt that way to me. The Starbucks is open and fully functional. Nothing more and nothing less than your typical Barnes and nobles.

Sy
Review №30

This is a large chain bookstore, of the few remaining in the peninsula. The staff are friendly and willing to help you find a book. Join the free Kids Club for $5 off coupon and a free birthday treat at the cafe. You can also for a fee, join the B&N member rewards, 10% off everything in the store. There are plenty of low content books, like coloring books, activity books, gift books, as well as a large childrens section downstairs with educational supplement books, puzzles, games and toys galore! There is also a vinyl record and cd section with limited choices.Plenty of convenient mall parking, handicap accessible.

Ka
Review №31

Staff is always helpful!Hardest part is not choosing more books than I can carry!

ja
Review №32

Very helpful, had to order the book I wanted. Was hoping that I could have gotten it sooner.But it will be delivered to my home. Happy!

Am
Review №33

Great place to find your books! If you can find it, they got a customer desk that will look up for you and retrieve it. I also like their discount off that you purchase. Just 3 books and u got your money back. The deal is for a years use. Book lovers galore!

Tr
Review №34

I have a great time in this location which like every Barnes & Noble Ive been to was clean organized spacious with covid-19 protocols in place

Sa
Review №35

Very very nice i saw the itzy guess who abulm they look so pretty!!!

Sh
Review №36

When I first walked in the merchandise alarm sounded off. They have a wide selection of books along with childrens books at the bottom floor that are way overpriced. Try going to a used bookstore or Salvation Army to find any childrens books you may desire.

Gl
Review №37

The best. Good selection, friendly service, good location. I only wish they were open more hours.

Ve
Review №38

This is one of the last big bookstores, other than smaller Mom & Pop stores. We are very fortunate to have it still around, so lets support our local stores and keep them open. Nothing like the feel of a real book in your hands and its great to wile away the hours perusing the 1000s of books, Theres something for everyone... toys, music dvds & albums, wedding planners, puzzles & games. And they have a couple of big bargain sections as well. The choices are limitless... and theres a Barnes & Noble cafe with Starbucks coffee choices, cheesecake, huge cookies, and so many other drink & food options. Very friendly and helpful staff! I dont order books from Amazon, because Id rather put my money here and help keep them around! Lots of parking because they are at a mall too!

De
Review №39

They have lots of books. I love browsing, and picking up new reading material.

Ch
Review №40

Cashier needs more training

Ba
Review №41

My favorite store to just browse in. Good customer service. They seem to be immune to noisy kids too 😂

Sh
Review №42

Always able to find books I be looking for. God Bless

Jo
Review №43

Glad this store is open kids love going there and finally got extra help at the checkout section.

Ri
Review №44

Everybody is so cool and nice here. And they like me. Is it me?🎶 or is it my bloodline,🎶 Is it me? or is it is it my credit line?🎶

gu
Review №45

Love this place. Relax study or read books/ magazines while having a slice of cheesecake and coffee. All kinds of books to purchase. I enjoy the car and engineering section.

Ju
Review №46

Excellent prices, the staff is very attentive, the place is very clean because due to covid there is alcohol gel at the entrance, it is easy to find the books

Bo
Review №47

Store is still restocking so little bare but is getting better. Still would prefer this store to going on line. At times I find books by browsing that I would never have discovered otherwise.

Do
Review №48

It was great walking into a book store again! Bought couple of magazines😊

Hu
Review №49

Nice books, I bought 2 2021 calenders, mario bro, acient classic painting smoking canabis

Je
Review №50

This particular location is always clean and organized. The staff are very friendly and helpful as well. Of course one of the best parts about Barnes and Noble is being able to grab a coffee or tea and read a good book in peace.

ti
Review №51

Such a great selection!

Di
Review №52

Nice cool place to look for a book or just to browse the store. They have PLENTY of everything. And something for everyones liking! There is a cafe Starbucks indoors with plenty of table seating. Not too much seating out in the book area though. Bottom floor has a whole world with the toddler kept in mind, from story telling to a play area, books and fun things to do to keep them busy!! Very very nice and reasonably priced.

Go
Review №53

As always clean and friendly staff.

Jo
Review №54

Poor and unprofessional customer service, cannot believe it is still open. So sad to see this once #1 bookstore going down hill.

We
Review №55

Found my book. Glad to be back in a bookstore.

Ed
Review №56

There are so few bookstores nowadays compared to 10 20 years ago so Im glad B&N is still here. It has a huge toy and even movie section (reminds me of old Border, RIP) compared to before but Im not complaining.

ph
Review №57

So quiet and friendly very easy to find my favorite author also they’re willing to order my books and get it delivered there so it makes the process even easier and while I was browsing through a new section I fell in love with a new author I’ve always loved Barnes & Noble‘s hands down.

Je
Review №58

One of my favorite stores

Mi
Review №59

Love this place! Organized store, clean and great knowledgeable staff. Has books errr, toys. Legos, board games. And alit more check em out

me
Review №60

I should not be allowed in there, there are way too many great books and I always buy way too many of them.

Am
Review №61

Plenty of books movies and music to keep your day full. Helpful staff and they have a Starbucks.

Te
Review №62

Open bathrooms downstairs. Dress in layers- the store cranks the heat up.

Cl
Review №63

The man that is in charge of the Childrens Books is a great guy! We exchanged a book that supposed to have mini figurines in it, because someone stole them. He helped us out and found the same exact book with the toys in it. He was a life saver, because our daughter who has Autism was very upset the book she selected on our outing didnt have the toys. She was ecstatic when we we surprised her with a complete book with three mini figurines.

Br
Review №64

Good selection, 2 floors toys,movies, cd and so much more

Ma
Review №65

I found most of the books I was looking for, however I was painfully reminded of why Amazon has become the way so many people prefer to shop for books. It took an insanely long time for them to realize the last book on my list had been returned to the distributor... Anyway, they were very nice and kind, but the book shopping experience has changed to never return to its former hayday.

Li
Review №66

Very nice book store with a good selection of books and magazines.

Cr
Review №67

Went in looking for vinyl - they had a big section on clearance! Score!

三藩
Review №68

I over heard the staffs were bad talking about customers .

Al
Review №69

Beautiful. I miss my friends in San Francisco.

W
Review №70

Bad customer service . Attempted to return books brought online( which is ok per policy stated on website ), but the manager Chris refused, told me to return it by mail .

a
Review №71

Normal is around this place. Indoor everything

Ge
Review №72

I love this place. Its big plenty of room and lots of books to choose from. Parking is always easy since its in the mall. They have a cafe just like all the other locations. If you want a book to read to kill time or take home with you this is your spot.

An
Review №73

Great selection and fast checkout! Love this store.

Wa
Review №74

Axkjed front Desk the book i was looking for. I was sent to social studies. NO BOOK. I searched for a good 15 mins NOTHING. Went back up to lookfor CS, thstperson wasnt to be found. So i left......The agentcoukd have told me the store was out, instead oif wasting mytime....

Kn
Review №75

I wish I could live here. I wish there were more Barnes & Nobles

ti
Review №76

Love love love this b&n!!!! It’s attached to the mall so it’s always pretty live here!!! But you’ll always find parking and The staff are really nice too...

rh
Review №77

Fl
Review №78

Manga

wh
Review №79

Pretty good selection in manga and they have a Starbucks! Nice place to chill and catch up with friends.

Ga
Review №80

Its the last of the major bookstore. I like coming in here at my leisure and enjoy finding books that I might even care to look at. The booksellers are readily available. The store is fairly maintained.

Sa
Review №81

Very helpful staff. The store is clean, has 2 floors. It would be nice to have a clear sign somewhere pointing customers to the various book sections.

Jo
Review №82

Love this place it really does have a lot of books that are based in politics, fantasy, and science I do wish they had certain areas with a larger selection. But still a great place overall.

Jo
Review №83

Barnes & Noble was a great bookstore to visit. They have a lot of books to read and purchased here. The books selections was massive and well organized at a good price. This is nice to visit again.

Gr
Review №84

Nice Barnes and Noble location. Great selection and friendly staff. I must say they have a great selection of notebooks and pens as well as DVDs and music. & Of course lots of books!

Ch
Review №85

Kids love this place. Great service.

Me
Review №86

My daughter loves B&N. Always a good time going through all the literature. Also a Starbucks inside.

Re
Review №87

Always a welcoming experience😊

Su
Review №88

Great store good prices and discounts, found great books and Art sets for the kids.

Ca
Review №89

A little small for a Barnes and Nobles didnt have much too much selection for reading but they have a lovely Starbucks inside that makes the whole place smell like cinnamon buns. Wouldnt go out of my way to get here but worth going to if its on your way.

Ca
Review №90

Support brick and mortar bookstores!

Re
Review №91

Good place to get books in spanish!

As
Review №92

Anyone who loves manga will love this store. You get to look and read to see if you like the manga to. The childrens book section is also very warm and conferring. Supporting any book store thats not Amazon sounds like an amazing bet!

Jo
Review №93

Lack luster experience with the staff. Corporate should send secret shoppers to experience the lousy service. No people skills.

Ga
Review №94

Quick service. Guy at customer service was superb. Definitely top notch customer affairs. Didnt have book I wanted so they called another store in San Mateo and found the book and kept it on hold.

Vi
Review №95

Its ok

Ja
Review №96

Just like time

Sc
Review №97

Lots of room to read, great kids section with corners, tables and a small stage. In store coffee area to study. Ample parking.

Ca
Review №98

When you cant get anyone to pick up the phone at your local San Bruno store, you just place an order on amazon

Ja
Review №99

Good bookstore with surprisingly large and high quality toy section. They have a Starbucks which is nice. Before Christmas they had a free holiday packing station, which was helpful for last minute gifts.

Ba
Review №100

Well, its a Barnes and nobles which I dont mind at all. Good gift selection, decent book selection. Great magazine selection. Friendly staff. Decent parking as its a mall

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  • Address:1150 El Camino Real Space 277, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States
  • Site:https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2208
  • Phone:+1 650-871-2530
Categories
  • Book store
  • Cafe
  • Childrens book store
  • Hobby store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:11AM–7PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday:11AM–7PM
  • Sunday:11AM–6PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible elevator:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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