Barnes & Noble is a large, spacious, and clean bookstore with many floors. It is described as absolutely gorgeous and worth visiting, with beautiful views. The store has a huge range of books, as well as vinyls, toys, games, and board games for all ages. It is a great place to find almost any book. There is a Starbucks café area where many people go to buy things, stay, and read. The food at the cafe is considered just okay, and tables are sometimes taken by people not eating. The store can be very busy, with many people reading, looking at books, and doing other things. Expect to spend a lot of money. A significant concern is the bathroom situation. There are huge lines because there are very few bathrooms for the number of people, with only one main bathroom and another reserved for children. The bathrooms are described as unnecessarily high-tech, glitchy, and impossible to use. There is a security guard at the door, and receipts are not typically asked for to use the bathroom.
Such an incredible experience - great staff, cafe and selection
May 2026
•One of my favorite indoor spots during my NYC winter trip! 📚🤍 •Wide selection of books, with new releases. •Staff are very kind and accommodating too.
May 2026
Came for the women’s bathroom, stood in line since only 2/3 of the stalls were working
