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Barnes & Noble
Town Center, 26751 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, United States
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Ka
Review №1

Love this store! This location is a decent size, very clean, and extremely peaceful. In the past I’ve been here for over an hour at a time, and no one bothers you. All the employees are warm and welcoming, and if I needed to locate a specific book, they were always happy to help. If you’re in the mood for something to snack on/drink, they do have a mini Starbucks location inside (no indoor seating due to covid). They also have a great puzzle selection if you like puzzles!

Na
Review №2

Great that we have a bookstore to visit. Food area is nice too. Only comment is that they seem to favor books on past corrupt presidents and their wives. A bit to left for me. Neutrality is important in sales and they have forgotten that. Going much less now!!

Ro
Review №3

Very nice store. Its clean, well marked as far as categories, and the people are helpful and nice. If you need a book or an educational gift for kids, give this place a go. I truly feel youll be happy you did.

Lo
Review №4

It was good. Ordered books on line and picked up at the store. Loved how theyve rearranged the store.

Tr
Review №5

Good selection of books - although there was no Philosophy section...

Ma
Review №6

I love B&N, so much so I try to avoid it LoL. Always a great selection & many great deals!

Na
Review №7

Sydney is a really huge help and knows how to find everything really quick. She made finding books really easy!

Ab
Review №8

The most popular book store in the area. Some people have developed the free reading over coffee behavior

Ku
Review №9

A well laid and stocked B&N. Friendly and attentive staff and the locals seem to like it.

Sp
Review №10

Havent been here in years, but my wife and I found several items for ourself and grandson.

Gr
Review №11

Everything is great here except my body has to be in the building to experience it. Consider making the catalog search available to customers...

Mi
Review №12

My family and I love this place they know us this Barnes and noble always has great customer service number one to be honest.

Sk
Review №13

Staff at both cafe and counter complimented my boyfriend on different parts of his outfit!It was a really nice time for both of us. Store is big enough that social distancing is very doable.Ive been going here for many years and never had a bad experience

Bo
Review №14

Horrible way to overpriced when I asked why they were so expensive the cashier was so rude to me would never go again

Ga
Review №15

They had a lot of books but the Manga i was looking for was not their

Ka
Review №16

Thank our lucky stars that we still have a book store where you can read, touch and buy books. Lets all support it!

Cy
Review №17

Quite place to sit and drink green tea whipped up with whipped cream on top!

Tr
Review №18

Great customer service at check out 😌Store is organized and clean. My daughter found exactly what she was looking for and gave me ideas for her upcoming birthday 🤗

Ri
Review №19

Never go! The clerk refused to return a gift AND I had the receipt. The item was in perfect condition and bought a week prior. I demanded to talk to the manager who simply said, shop Amazon!

Fe
Review №20

Nice atmosphere and Starbucks coffee inside!

Ma
Review №21

Great place to take kids. I went with my granddaughter & really enjoyed the visit.

Ol
Review №22

Barnes & Noble is one of the most beautiful establishments period not only is it a portal to other worlds and ideas through its books, it is usually community hub. Society would not exist without places like Pokemon of societys builders! Its a perfect representation of continuing on the coffee house culture

Al
Review №23

Great customer service.

Ge
Review №24

Found the books we needed,cashier real nice and Starbucks Cafe inside book store.

Ki
Review №25

I called last nite to place 9 books on hold. When I arrived this am, they were ready for pick up in customer service. My client is elderly, so before I paid for her books, I asked if they could get a chair for her to sit down. In less than a minute, she was sitting comfortably while I was in line. Thank you Barnes & Noble! We know with covid there are so many necessary rules, but we appreciate the exception.

Th
Review №26

I found this crazy indie album nobody has ever heard of. Look how wacky this album art is. Isnt that nuts? Ive never seen anything like this before. More people should listen to tunes like this.

Ma
Review №27

Always enjoy browsing around this place to see all of the new books out, and buy those that are of interest to me. Have been a B&N member for several years and the discount comes in handy. This location features a nice sized Cafe with Starbucks drinks and food selections from the Cheesecake Factory.

Cr
Review №28

Love the AV location. The people working at the Customer Help desk are always knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciate that.Unfortunately, the check-out person has no business dealing with customers. She is extremely rude, grouchy and has zero people skills.Somebody should tell her that she is able to have that job, because of customers who come into the store to BUY books, etc.She needs a different job that requires no interaction with people.

Pa
Review №29

Its pretty good i just got a few CDs there thank you barnes and noble

Pa
Review №30

Lovely place to buy and read books and toys for kids...

De
Review №31

Grossest B&N Ive been to. Ever.

Pa
Review №32

Nice store.

au
Review №33

Very clean. The employees were also helpful

da
Review №34

I LOVE this place so nice, the Starbucks is soooo relaxing and the have all the books my dauter loves

No
Review №35

This place has been open since I was a little kid. I honestly cannot imagine my life in aliso Viejo without it! I lived in the city my entire life, and it has been the mainstay for the town. everyone gathers there, convenes, finds a good book, finds a good hot drink, its an open door to the world! Aliso viejo would not be the same without it!

Ch
Review №36

Very busy. Only one register open due to a system failure, but they did everything they could. Very nice staff.

Ka
Review №37

Came through in the clutch when everything else was closed. *****

be
Review №38

This is the Barnes & noble at the Grove in Los Angeles. It is close to the Farmers Market on Fairfax st. The Grove and Farmers market are fun places to visit for food, shopping and outdoor seating restaurants

Mi
Review №39

Finally I can get my chocolate chunk cookie 😋🍪

So
Review №40

Excellent place to find books and all types of educational materials.

Mi
Review №41

2 in 1 Edition for a Wonderful weekend read 🤓

Ad
Review №42

Nice to have book store around to be able to browse and find new books to read

Be
Review №43

Clean well stocked store, on floor staff friendly, cashiers not so much

Ro
Review №44

I have never been in the barns & noble in that mall Maybe next time

Mi
Review №45

Love there cookies

Ma
Review №46

Great location big spot not upstairs like the Grove location but nevertheless good local ..helpful people work there too

An
Review №47

Great. Their snacks are delicious

Ol
Review №48

My favorite store! Love the smell and the ambiance! Helpful librarians too!

Ti
Review №49

Went to look for my favorite author Kathryn Le Veques book. They had it!!

Al
Review №50

Great customer service

Je
Review №51

Its a bookstore and its open. Thats great! The promoted books are pretty liberal.

Em
Review №52

One of my favorite places to go! B & N is a showcase of colorful variety, with so many sections & showcases, there is something great for everyone! I love their selection of art books, graphic novels & how-to for writers & artists looking to improve their skill set! Friendly & helpful staff, always a huge plus!

A.
Review №53

Its not a mirage! This book shop is a real Oasis for the techno-slaves because they get to enjoy the universe of books, develop their own conclusions, and discover a myriad of authors with a vast diversity of points of view ... we desperately need tolerance for different points of view now that our society is censoring any person that doesnt hate the conservatives. Theres also a pleasant area for children to enjoy a glimpse of their favorite books, and a coffee shop where to have a yummy bite and relax!

An
Review №54

Clean, quiet, fully stocked!

Jo
Review №55

Nice selection of bakery items. My PSL was excellent!

Ka
Review №56

Nice selection of books, forever-packed Starbucks cafe, and always someone near the door for book advertising of some sort. I just wish the books themselves werent so painfully expensive! A regular paperback used to cost about $10-11 a couple years ago and now its hard to find one for less than $20! Ill be sticking to used books but its still fun to browse.

Mi
Review №57

Who doesn’t love going to ‘the last standing bookstore’ before they all go away? Always a pleasure going to this bookstore and all the employees are so willing and helpful in assisting you with any questions regarding books of course! Sure you can inquire about life issues and they will point you so a good self help book!I personally can get lost in this or any bookstore for hours at a time! Be sure to go and enjoy your time at this bookstore!

Li
Review №58

One of the few brick and mortar bookstores left. Prefect setting for quiet inspiration. Coffee. Pastry and a vast collection of books magazines and good deals. Its not comparable to Powells books in Portland but its a good experience.

Ca
Review №59

Love that you can still walk into a store and flip through real books. My daughter gets so excited about purchasing books in person. The staff here are always pleasant, attentive, and helpful. The Starbucks cafe is a nice bonus too!!

Me
Review №60

This location manages to have a warmth about it. A great place to grab a cup of coffee, browse the literary landscape and lose yourself for awhile.

Ha
Review №61

A good place to study and get a drink from Starbucks. I went in there t study for a while and got a Starbucks drink. It was pretty quite and I got a lot of work done. The employees are really nice and will guide you to the book you are trying to find.

Cy
Review №62

Quiet library like feel. Expansive selection. Pleasant, helpful service. You do pay for what you get. Check out the clearance sections for the best deals!

Yo
Review №63

The atmosphere is very nice and inviting to browse for books and magazines. What could be improved is the prices of their merchandise. Its hard for them to compete with online retailers.

Ke
Review №64

Very relaxing place to read and buy books! Its a guilty pleasure of mine to walk into bookstores like Barnes & Noble. Its quiet, peaceful and it has so many wonderful books!

Va
Review №65

The Disneyland for book lovers!It is very entertaining place to Chile get a coffee and enjoy your read!With very helpful and friendly stuff!Thank you!

Lu
Review №66

Never had an issue at this business, I love getting my 10% discount for being a member as well. My wife an I try to read books more often so it’s a good feeling to splurge on books!

Co
Review №67

Take my son every Wednesday pre Covid. Best staff ever. Always kind, considerate and helpful. Yeah, its expensive, but I got a membership and do buy stuff just because its worth dealing with people rather than faceless and heartless Amazon, Ebay, etc. I still take my son out here every Wednesday, at his insistence, so he can stand outside the door to check it still is closed and hasnt reopened yet.

De
Review №68

Great bookstore. If they dont have it they will order it for you and you can pick it up in the store or have it shipped directly to your home. They are open late until 10:00pm daily. Sit back and relax with a book or work on your laptop at the in house Starbucks. They have a large comfortable seating area. Enjoy!

Ro
Review №69

Great local bookstore. Friendly associates. Comfortable cafe. Should stay open to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday nights. Even retirees in OC do NOT retire at 9 PM. 5 Stars... except for the hours of operation.

He
Review №70

I didnt realise how much I misses bookstores until I went! Plenty helpful and great social distancing measures.

Ro
Review №71

This is the bookstore that always has it all! I hope my newly published book, The Spectacular Sea: Seven Sea Stories, will find itself on their rack!

De
Review №72

I like the cashiers here. They may take a while to do the process, but thats because theyre busy being pleasant people.

Ma
Review №73

Nice and roomy. Great childrens area

De
Review №74

This location is clean and well organized. I especially love the gift selection in the front of the store and my kiddos love the toy section. They carry Pop! Characters and Lego their two favorite things.

Ja
Review №75

Very nice library. Helpful staff. My son loves to go there and pickup books.

Mi
Review №76

Online inventory was correct! I went in to buy a gift for my best friend who was waiting in the car and they had a Self-serve gift wrapping station! That was amazing!

Ve
Review №77

This is the best place to get books, toys to specific characters, and a coffee. It has a relaxed atmosphere and if they dont have the book you are looking for they can get it. If you like bookstores this is the place for you.

Th
Review №78

Very comfortable rooms, well be Back!

La
Review №79

Hailey was fantastic. She listened well to find the type of book I was trying to find and suggested other areas I could look. Hailey indicated that there were more options online and she printed me a list. I was unable to find the exact book in the store, but could have any of the online books delivered to my home.

Me
Review №80

Its a fun place to go.

Il
Review №81

I love the books here! However, all Barnes & Noble bookstores are very expensive. I usually go here to buy a book for my dad because he loves to read. I also like looking at childrens books that I read when I was a kid because I love to be nostalgic. During my childhood, I read a lot of childrens mystery books like Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, and The Boxcar Children. This bookstore has it all! I would also recommend signing up for their membership program. Even though members only get 10% off their entire purchase of books, believe me: getting 10% off is better than getting no discount. Take advantage of the membership and discount!

Fe
Review №82

I love brick and mortar bookstores. Though they are dying due to the success of online shopping and ebooks, I still think there is a value in holding a book physically in your bands as you read it and turning the pages as you go.Barnes & Noble is a great place to explore thousands of books under many genres for your reading pleasure. Its also a great place to read if you go to the coffee shop inside near the entrance (pro tip: you can pay for your other items at the coffee shop if the main desk is swamped).

Ni
Review №83

This is one of my favorite hangouts, you can also find a Starbucks that sells Harney and Sons delicious teas!

Ly
Review №84

I always come here when I need peace and quiet. There is a huge selection of books and they’re always open for browsing. There is seating available though it’s most taken. Recommended if you’re looking for some respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Al
Review №85

While it is more common for me to buy books online for my Kindle, sometimes you just need or want a physical book. In this case, the Kindle price was higher than the hardback. If you need a physical book, there are few choices left other than B&N anymore. Its nice to know that they are still there when you need them. Good selection, reasonable prices, and real books. What more can you ask?

Ka
Review №86

Staff is always friendly and helpful. Teenage granddaughter got the books she needed for school and younger brother looked at some books in the area set aside for young readers. Comfortable atmosphere.

Ja
Review №87

I always enjoy walking into a B & N. Latest books. Displays well put together. Everything you need from books, music, toys. They have a Starbucks inside. Awesome customer service.

Ri
Review №88

Nice when you want to browse or need to find a book same day. They have a Starbucks inside which is always really busy and filled with people. Not conducive to a quiet reading session but the liveliness is appreciated in the usually quiet book store atmosphere.

Ra
Review №89

I love this Barnes and Noble! Its always well stocked, the employees are knowledgeable and nice and there is a Starbucks inside. Their Funko Pop selection is amazing plus they have a large selection of geeky/nerdy graphic novels. I definitely recommend coming here.

Ba
Review №90

A very well-stocked and staffed book store. Offers weekly specials, good childrens department, educational toys too. Also, Starbucks Cafe with yummy treats!

Br
Review №91

Awesome selection of books for all ages. Nice Starbucks with indoor and outdoor seating on-site.

Sh
Review №92

They really do have something for everyone. Great place to go for gifts, especially when you just dont know what to get a person. Shop there.

Di
Review №93

Love this place, everyone is so helpful, they take their time and show you were to go to find what youre looking for. Prices are great, the place to go to browse or buy 🌺

Ma
Review №94

It was great, even though it was the week before Christmas, it wasnt to hectic. The customer service representative was extremely help. She knew exactly where to find the books I needed. I will definitely keep shopping there in the future.

Sa
Review №95

Best bookstore ever!

St
Review №96

Love this bookstore! I spend a couple of hours every time I come. Theres a coffee counter in store where you can grab a chair and hang out checking out your books. We need to keep patronizing our book stores, or we will no longer have them to enjoy! Buying books online is not the same.

Er
Review №97

Excellent book store with wide variety of selections for all interests. Staff is very helpful.

Ke
Review №98

Yay for book stores! B & N cant be beat! Its great to talk to the employees about books and they actually have the knowledge to have the conversation!

Ju
Review №99

Selection terrific, but they will price match as they had previously done. May not renew membership this year.

Ra
Review №100

Store is clean and quiet. Staff is friendly and helpful. I was looking for a book they didnt have so they ordered it for me. I am happy with the quick service.

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  • Address:Town Center, 26751 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, United States
  • Site:https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2882
  • Phone:+1 949-362-8027
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:11AM–7PM
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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