1.0

these workers........ sometimes it's alright and other times, it's horrible. not a great place to hang out more

Emmy T.

2009-08-30

3.0

it's alright... hardly any place to sit and read tho.... i rather go to the barnes and noble in emeryville more

Emmy T.

2009-08-30

3.0

This review is basically for the cafe, as it seemed like a pretty B&N otherwise. The good things: -Nice outdoor seating with a pretty view of the bay and the plaza area. -Free wi-fi -full windows on… more

Luthien N.

2009-08-23

4.0

i really enjoyed how they separated the cafe from the actual bookstore into two stories. you need to walk upstairs where the magazines are located at. there are bunch of tables and chairs both inside… more

Deborah C.

2009-08-18

2.0

Pretty decent bookstore. Pretty organized and there is parking right downstairs from it. However, the cafe today, had fruit flies in its display case. Ew! more

Natalie S.

2009-07-09

5.0

After a fun day at Alameda beach, Trip and I decided to head over to one of our favorite haunts, Jack London Square, to hit the big Ben and Jerry's ice cream shop (which is cash only now, weird) but… more

Miss o.

2009-03-27

4.0

The staff here is friendly and they have no problems with us re-arranging their coffee area when we had a large group. After the show at Yoshi's it is a great place to drop into and get a coffee, tea… more

Chris G.

2009-03-19

3.0

When I was younger this Barnes and Noble seemed humongous. Now it feels like any other typical bookstore. Still, their magazine selection is better than most and it's situated right near a movie… more

Michael H.

2009-03-10

1.0

I stood at the information desk. I waited. The three employees at the cash registers (right down the desk from the info desk) stood around sqwaking like hens and didn't even acknowledge me as they… more

Liz G.

2009-02-27

4.0

I like Barnes and Noble. I usually find what Im looking for and love the magazine racks. Plus I browse the bargain books and believe me they have quite a selection to choose from. Its getting a little… more

Jay E.

2009-02-18

5.0

Right now, this is my favorite bookstore in the East Bay. I know that's not very cool, but it's true. The store is huge--so big that it's impossible for it to be crowded, and it never is. It has a… more

Dylan W.

2008-12-11

3.0

The Barnes & Noble itself is good, but the Starbucks is horrible. They consistantly are slow and get your order wrong. Don't even try and go there on Sundays during the hours of the market, it took me… more

Joshua M.

2008-12-05

1.0

the layout of the store with the open spaces and concrete floors makes the place feel cold and empty.but the worst part- there are COCKROACHES!! I was sitting on the floor skimming some magazines when… more

Katie M.

2008-10-27

5.0

Screw the books. The upstairs cafe now serves desserts from The Cheesecake Factory. Try the lemon bundt cake with a grande latte. more

Camille K.

2008-07-31

1.0

These guys suck.Unfortunately I go here every day.They always try to make me get a Venti coffee and explain to me that it is only 10 cents more as if I am some tight wad.I DON'T FUCKING WANT A SUPER… more

Gerry D.

2008-06-30

3.0

I usually LOVE Barnes and Nobles. This one was bleh. The warehouse feeling is kind of strange for a book store. They didn't have the book(s) I wanted, but I found another one that worked. The staff… more

Ian C.

2008-05-12

5.0

I love it here. The staff knows me by name.I call ahead and get my books and they give me discounts. They have alot of books. I was trying to finish my VC Andrew collection and surprisingly they had… more

Crystal L.

2008-04-16

4.0

huuuuuuuuugggge.i actually don't come to this one that much.i come here occasionally.but i love books.so i'll come here if in a pinch.yeah...: P more

Inari T.

2008-04-02

2.0

i remember seeing godiva chocolates for sale in here. huh? was glad at least to get decent coffee in the square though i'm not a coffee fan. more

victor g.

2008-02-22

4.0

very friendly staff, most recent books you want you can find here. if not , special orders will take a few days.and the magazine rack, oddles of selection.the bad- parking you must pay for. more

victor g.

2008-02-22

2.0

this is pretty much the worst barnes & noble i have ever been to. fact.they don't have anything i want, pretty much, the layout is confusing, i got chastised for bringing magazines i was going to buy… more

Irene S.

2008-01-11

4.0

The store was bigger on the inside than on the outside. A lofty warehouse atmosphere inside, but with bookshelves arranged in little clusters to give each area an intimate feeling. Margaret found a… more

David D.

2007-12-10

4.0

I really like this store because it has a fabulous section for educational books in the children's section. On a nice day JLS is delight but on a cold day it is hard to get motivated to head down… more

Dee B.

2007-11-11

4.0

Although Barnes and Nobles is yet another franchised chain, I perceive this particular location as one that has character while perfectly located by Jack London Square so that a large patio seating is… more

aspasia s.

2007-10-18

5.0

I once heard that a library is a little taste of heaven. Well, this store is book Nirvana. It has to be one of the biggest bookstores I've ever seen, carrying books I haven't seen elsewhere. There are… more

Cat S.

2007-09-25

2.0

This Barnes & Nobel kinda sucks. The location is great, and the Starbucks part has good seating inside & out (views of the bay). Hence the two stars.But they have a crappy selection of books. The… more

Kathryn V.

2007-08-06

5.0

Good book store...good selection for the most part...I can walk there from the house so when ever I finish a book and am jonesen for the next one to read I can run up to the store and shop...Check out… more

Richard R.

2007-07-19

5.0

I don't know about the last two reviews but i have to say this Starbucks actually makes my favorite Non Fat Sugar Free Vanilla Latte the best. Yes, surprisingly this Starbucks and its not even a REAL… more

carol y.

2007-07-10

3.0

Nice to have a bookstore within walking distance - and this is a huge one. But for the size and location its suprisingly low on activities - somehow feels like an airport bookstore - bestsellers and… more

Tiggy F.

2007-05-06

2.0

The best thing about Starbucks is the consistency. i know exactly how much my favorite drinks cost, because I order them on a regular basis while semi-comatose. This is considered a part of B & N,… more

Nikki c.

2007-04-10

1.0

Although this Barnes and Nobles may sit on a picturesque waterfront, its services are highly disappointing. During a recent trip, I asked an employee to help me find a book, but when it wasn't in its… more

Eva L.

2007-03-28

2.0

I was killing some time on the way to the airport and figuredI'd be able to keep myself entertained for an hour in the bookstore. Unfortunately, like many other places I've been in Oakland recently,… more

Traci S.

2007-03-23

2.0

I LOVE the idea of having a bookstore within walking distance of my house, even if it is a chain. The reality is that the concept is much better than the reality.I've been in several times, always… more

Beth V.

2007-03-17

4.0

This is one of the larger B&N, but for some reason it felt so empty. Nevertheless, going to B&N was a good way to kill time between a meal at Scott's or Spaghetti Factory and before a movie at Jack… more

Dave K.

2006-11-29

4.0

This is a huge Barnes and Nobles, a great place to spend time when you're down at the Jack London Square part of Oakland (for instance, when you're killing time before a show at Yoshis jazz club. :).… more

Brian M.

2006-10-13

1.0

I had the worst cappucino in my life here, yesterday. I tasted gritty, very bitter, and the milk even tasted a little wrong! Honestly, I was sOOOO pissed because I just needed a little caffeine. I… more

Andrew W.

2006-03-09

4.0

I don't know why there aren't more people hanging around this place but before they do lets hurry up and take advantage of it! This is a rather large book outlet and they offer lots of places to get… more

Andrew W.

2006-01-08

3.0

Maybe its great size is what makes it feel so impersonal.I can get lost in their magazine racks for hours but if I am looking for a book, I cant say its easy to find nor have I ever felt the staff… more

Sean S.

2005-10-25

5.0

This Jack London Square outlet of the bookstore chain is aircraft hangar-sized, complete with a cafe serving Starbucks coffee treats. There's a nice plaza outside, with tables and chairs under the… more

Gourmet G.

2005-09-08