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Barnes & Noble
Gateway Shopping Center, 810 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025, United States
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Fr
Review №1

The staff are friendly and they offered lots of help. I was able to convince them to sell us a damaged book for a discount at final sale price for my client. Other than that, there are so many books I get anxiety trying to find just one for myself… but overall they have every book the World has to offer damn near.. if you can find someone willing to go on a date with you to Barnes and Noble, keep them!!! They are rare people…

An
Review №2

David helped me out during my visit, and he did such a great job! Thank you so much David, for helping me find all of my books! Very happy customer ^.^

Lu
Review №3

First time going to actually buy 1 book. lady was super nice ended up getting 3 books one that should help me with copping with addiction.....

Ke
Review №4

The staff is friendly and the store is well organized. My daughter loves the kid section and stay there for quite sometime entertaining herself (and other kids).

Ja
Review №5

This Barnes and Noble is a great place to browse and relax just as I have found in all their stores.

Ch
Review №6

Good number of staff, who doesnt greet or assist you. When i asked a question to someone on the floor on her phone. She told me to hold on. She was in the middle of something I get it.

Ma
Review №7

Great customer service!I was accidentally charged incorrectly, and it was fixed with no questions. I was grateful.

To
Review №8

I Love Reading So Barnes & Noble is one of the best places to find any books I would like. If they dont have it they will look it up and order it for you. Everyone is so nice & very helpful.

An
Review №9

The book I was looking for wasnt available yet the staff found another location to set it aside for me to pick up. Very friendly service that went above my expectations. The books are also well organized by topic and authors last name. I also bought test prep books!

An
Review №10

Great customer service. Such an array of items to choose from.The Criterion Collection of DVDs is very good. Many books to choose from. If you cant find it theyll order it for you. Many magazines as well.Ive had issues with their Vinyl Records...Ive bought a few and at least 3 have had scratches so I exchanged 1 and returned the other 2.

Bo
Review №11

Great store ! Very clean and organized, plenty of room for social distancing and masks are still being required. The Cafe is now open and limited seating inside as well. The staff was very friendly and helpful and enough staff to respond right away. Love this store !

Ra
Review №12

Great book store. They have almost anything you need for your school needs or just to come and sit and read books or buy them too. I like coming inside not only for books but they have a 🌟 bucks store inside. I like to buy the blackout cupcakes because they are sure delicious. Come and check them out. Plenty of room and sitting area too.Enjoy....

Al
Review №13

Great store with air conditioning, WiFi, a small cafe, books, journals, magazines, a music section and more. The only trouble is that there are 2 sets of doors you have to go through to get in the front door(s) and they are sometimes heavy to pull/push. More challenging for people in wheelchairs, canes, crutches, etc. I do love this store though and buy so many gifts here for people I love.

Ka
Review №14

Barnes and Noble is pretty much always a good experience. The last time was no exception. What set THIS visit apart was a very friendly sales associate who chatted with us about lots of good books.

Ka
Review №15

The staff at this B&N were very friendly and helpful. They gave recommendations and opinions on several of the books I purchased. The store is very clean and organized, parking is hassle free -easy in, easy out. Will definitely shop here again.

Al
Review №16

Mellow place to sit down and read.

Sk
Review №17

Great customer service and had working restrooms!

As
Review №18

It’s fairly decent some homeless in there but ok

Sh
Review №19

Love grabbing a drink from the cafe and enjoying some great reads. The staff is always so friendly and helpful. Great location!

De
Review №20

Friendly, helpful staff and a surprisingly big variety of merchandise.

An
Review №21

Found everything I was looking for? Nice to go into a store to see actual items! 👌

Mi
Review №22

I absolutely love this Barnes and Noble. The staff was incredibly friendly and very helpful. If they don’t have what you want they can get it for you. The store is kept very clean there’s always new books And even the coffee shop is amazing. I will definitely be back

c
Review №23

The details of my experience: Staff really awesome and Ifound a Lie Detector Board Game that is sooo fun I should have also looked for adult diapers. Also, a chargipng cord that can be worn on the wrist so that I wont lose it. Priceless. However I cant read the grammar book, my fault. Im similar to the Artist Future I .... Some commas.Thank you Barnes and Noble I love your life.

An
Review №24

Really organized and always smells fresh of books

Ob
Review №25

Love bookstores and B&N has always been the best.

Ro
Review №26

Knowledgeable book sellers, wide selection of books and periodicals; affordable Starbucks cafe; ample parking.

Hi
Review №27

I kid you not, I walked into this place with a whole list of books that were recommended to me on tik tok and i walked out with 8 books! Thats the most books ive bought in my life😭 I was kinda nervous considering that my last experience buying books was in college and one textbook is easily 100-250 usd💀Fam, all 8 books for like 120 plus an annual membership discount. Ayo this is wild! I was full expecting to pay so much money😭😭 And the lady who helped me find them was soooo amazing she knew where everything was she even got down the others that they didnt have, on a list to have them for next time. And the checkout was so smooth omg. I absolutely love this place. They didnt make me feel like a newb to the world of books, which i kind of am, in case you cant tell by the amount of books i got in one drop💀 im soo excited to start reading them. I def recommend this location they worked so well, that employee teamwork was amazing. They communicated really well with me on every level. Once i get a decent amount of these books read, ill def be back to cop those remaining books. Thank yall❤

Em
Review №28

Horrible place! Full of discrimination! Never buy from them they have nasty employees. Online is cheaper, get your list and buy online.

Da
Review №29

We love books, and this is our favorite barnes and noble.

Ha
Review №30

It smelled bad and the cookies I asked to be warmed were just tossed in a bag and handed to me

an
Review №31

Used to be my favorite book store, but covid changed it. Another day I bought a coffee in the store, and walked to a far shelf (nobody around, maybe 3 people in the whole store!) to browse through some books while drinking. An angry young associate man caught me... Screemed me out of the store... Like I am a criminal. No food or coffee in the store! Such a lack of common sense. The plaza is full of went out of business stores... I could buy books online any day for less money; I come for the atmosphere and to help them out... But it is over now.

Vi
Review №32

Anything you are looking for can be found. If they dont have it theyll order it. Its where u find my hard to locate movies

ma
Review №33

Great place good service , i recommended 100% a Lot of books magazine etc etc ,clean place .

HA
Review №34

Barnes & Noble still has a great selection of books and magazines.

An
Review №35

Excellent customer service, and good selection. One of the employees was even able to help me locate a hard-to-find book title that they had in stock. 11/10 would recommend.

Da
Review №36

Great place, very helpful staff. The membership comes in handy. Found a lot of interesting and random books I wouldnt have found otherwise.

Ma
Review №37

Great store. Make sure you have plenty of time to browse.

Mo
Review №38

Clean, friendly employees, great toy select and gift ideas. Theres a Starbucks inside. My son always wants to go here.

Ti
Review №39

Good selection of sports cards

br
Review №40

I could spend hours here, love it!

Ch
Review №41

Great bookstore. Found many interesting reads.

Il
Review №42

I love that you can check out your books/purchases at the Café, because theres never a line! AND its a nice chance to get a chocolate cupcake with your books!

Re
Review №43

So many great books. Someday Ill buy them all (and read them ha). Great service, peaceful ambience of course. Book nerd Heaven

sa
Review №44

Great customer service. Love going here they have a great selection.

Ka
Review №45

Nothing better then going here and browsing their great collection of books and trinkets. They even have a Starbucks if you want to sit and have a coffee and with your receipt. You get 50% off cookies 😊

Ma
Review №46

I am bookstore crazy and nothing better than a couple hours in this place. Staff are friendly, well prepared and they keep the store very welcoming.

Gr
Review №47

This a very clean store. They have a Starbucks inside. Staff is very pleasant to deal with. Great selection!! Will return in the future!

Ma
Review №48

The staff is very welcoming and helpful. They have a wonderful selection of games and kits in addition to books.

Od
Review №49

I cant give this B&N 5 stars becuz their home and garden and craft section is lacking BIG time...but, the staff is super helpful.

Gu
Review №50

Friendly n polite employees well organized n bathroom is clean 😎

Wi
Review №51

Niche the Hard Case Crime series, possibly Titan publishing could help. The Pandemic has reinforced getting in-N-out quickly.

Zu
Review №52

Great bookstore! I love the discounts and i was surprised to find a great selection of toys.

Vi
Review №53

Nice Book store and nice service.

Ah
Review №54

Good overall vibe!

Ra
Review №55

The staff is very nice. They have ask if I need help finding something.

Jo
Review №56

They are a great bookstore chain. They are always clean, and can always find the book you want/need or can order it for you. The employees there are friendly and helpful. I like the fact that they also sell board, card, and tabletop games.

Ba
Review №57

They were not Able to find the book I was looking for. I cam home and found it on Amazon.

Jo
Review №58

I hate looking around ,but I go to the middle part of the store where they have a person looking for stuff for you and I really enjoy that thank you

Ja
Review №59

Nice place to read and buy books

Ry
Review №60

It was nice to get a Starbucks and walk around the store was in great condition

Ra
Review №61

A little over priced..meh🙄

Re
Review №62

Great cards and stationery.

Za
Review №63

Criterion buh binga flossy wooga

MR
Review №64

Friendly staff and very knowledgeable asked about a topic and they helped me to find me a book immediately. Will come here again thanks to them.

Iz
Review №65

Great service, the employees were VERY friendly 🙃

Bo
Review №66

Best, up-to-date stock of books, periodicals and other intellectual products around. An excellent place to relax and feed your mind (and stomach, too) while shopping.

Hi
Review №67

Amazing sales! Member program is a steal and so worth it! Love this store

Ry
Review №68

Never had any trouble here. Nice and quiet. Helpful staff. A nice bonus is the starbucks on the inside of the store. Quiet, friendly, and coffee. Cant ask for more from a bookstore.

Ni
Review №69

Staff was very friendly and helpful in finding my items. Although the layout feels a bit cramped (Im used to larger stores), the store had charm and an intimate feel when walking around. I definitely would recommend going to this store when it is not busy because it can become crowded quickly.

Ma
Review №70

Loved their customer service, the manager was active on the sales floor and employees were proactively offering service to guests

Ka
Review №71

I always find great gifts here. Books, toys, crafts, cards, more.

Ju
Review №72

Always enjoy this location.

Kh
Review №73

Great place!! Staff is excellent and so helpful. This location is clean and organized, my new favorite place!

Li
Review №74

Word find books purchased for my special needs brother! Very important !!!

Jo
Review №75

The staff is very knowledgeable and the store has a great selection. For any college students looking for an alternative place to study with some coffee, Barnes and Noble can easily be the go to. Good job guys!

Jo
Review №76

Love to read, they always have what i need. And my 2 little girls loves it too. Lots of book, activities, learning games, etc.

Hi
Review №77

Amazing prices and totally recommended the memeber program for super cheap! Well worth it

Na
Review №78

Always a friendly atmosphere. In addition, they have a wonderful selection and display of their books.

To
Review №79

Been going to BARNES and Noble for years. Love this book store. You can find what ever book you are looking for or they will order it for you. So if you want to go on a wonderful adventure anywhere in the world. Just read a book and let your imagination go wild.

La
Review №80

This is a wonderful brick-and-mortar book store. You can find books of all prices - classics and newly-published - and then, sit with your purchase over coffee or lunch, right there. Salespeople are very helpful and teachers can get a discount. I love it!

Sn
Review №81

Personally shocked book stores are still open. Instore selection of Anime is lacking, was able to find what I needed through them online.

Ry
Review №82

Got some vinyl record frames.

Do
Review №83

Barnes and Noble is a dying breed, a brick and mortar store where you can find PHYSICAL MEDIA!!I love that I can walk in and actually browse CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray. Books...every subject available here. They also have a decent discount section.I usually find (board) games here which come in handy for gifts. Plenty of Sudoku books too!There is a Starbucks inside this location, and they have Cheesecake Factory cheesecake available for purchase too.

St
Review №84

It has a cafe. It also bigger space with more book aisles and a section for TV shows and Movies. Also a kid book section. It also has a graphic novel/manga/light novel section also.

Le
Review №85

They go the extra mile to help you find books that will appeal to you.

do
Review №86

I adore barns and noble

Ca
Review №87

Great place friendly helpful staff. Just a little disappointed on the selection on tattoo flash books . Still a great place

Ja
Review №88

The employees were so perfessionaly perfect. They helped me find the last copy of the talisman so easily and I was on my way. Happy holidays!

Ma
Review №89

Big bookstore w/ good selection of books, magazines, educational toys, games, CDs & DVDs( best selection of Criterion Collection movies)👍!! Smaller Starbucks cafe too w/ seating area. Very Friendly & Helpful staff! Usually have a sale going on😄. Great place to browse!!

Ro
Review №90

I absolutely love this place. Barnes & Noble carries just about every book, magazine, and publication ever printed. What they dont have in stock they will order for you if you want them to. They have a huge selection of how-to books and guides, fiction, non-fiction, learning, poetry, business, magazines, and much more. The staff is very helpful and always nearby, yet they leave you alone and stay, for the most part, unseen until you need them. Every location I have been to has a Starbucks inside, where you can order your coffee and at the same time sit down and enjoy a favorite title. Escondido Barnes & Noble is clean, quiet, convenient. The average cost of most of their books and other products is about the same as you would find anywhere else, except with a much larger inventory and library like sit-and-read accommodations. A great place to visit even with no intention of actually purchasing anything. Stop in, have a seat, and read away. Five stars for sure!

De
Review №91

Love coming here for the great selection of books of course. The staff is great and always eager to help you find the items you want. There is a Starbucks inside where you can relax and read if you want. Also a kids area in the back of the store that is nice.

S
Review №92

It is a place full of books, what more could you need?!

De
Review №93

Fast service.

Mi
Review №94

Cool place to shop but they didnt have most of the authors I was looking for

Ja
Review №95

This is a great place for ordering DVDs books the staff is wonderful and amazing

Ad
Review №96

Wow, what a huge array of goods! !! Books, magazines, gift items, office supplies, paper supplies for letters or just fun projects. Toys, lots of toys and beautiful section for children to enjoy. So many different choices in books for children of all ages. Very clean rest rooms. The environment overall is very clean. It has a Starbucks Coffee shop with sweet goodies for purchase while you read or whatever your creative endeavors are. Im a member as everyone who loves books should be. I love Barnes and Noble.

A
Review №97

(This review is for the Starbucks inside this Barnes and Noble)I visited this store 2 days before Christmas, a crazy time for retail employees. The SB employee who took my drink order was very nice and professional (I wish I remembered her name!). She even offered to ring up my other purchases.That may sound like a minor detail but the line for regular purchases (outside of Starbucks) was at least 20 deep with people. So her offer saved me a lot of time that day.Sometimes its the little acts of kindness that can make a persons day.

Ma
Review №98

An excellent place to shop. You find every book that you want. Great place to buy your X-mas, Birthdays, and Mom and Dads presents. We all enjoy getting a book as a gift. I highly recommend Barnes & Noble.

Co
Review №99

High ceilings gives the building a nice Open Air feel, and reduces the noise heard from other guests. Well organized and a nice café, sprinkled with fun novelty items around the store. Very nice.

La
Review №100

They are taking appropriate precautions during covid-19, staff was informative and helpful.

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  • Address:Gateway Shopping Center, 810 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025, United States
  • Site:https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2104
  • Phone:+1 760-480-2760
Categories
  • Book store
  • Cafe
  • Childrens book store
  • Hobby store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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