Barnes & Noble

Good overall location. Don't let the outside throw you off - it looks small from the outside, but once you head down with either an escalator or an elevator, you can see the full size of this location. You can also access this from the side of the building down a flight of stairs. This one was busier than other locations I went to, though this was also on a weekend which might explain it. It's standard as far as what Barnes & Noble generally carries. What they don't have, they can always order for you. If you're looking for blu ray/DVDs, you won't find any here at all - which is a bit disappointing. They do have vinyl though. Only had interaction with one employee and he was friendly. Most others I saw were with customers. Located in the Vernon Hills Shopping Center mall, there is plenty of parking. It's a generally busy shopping area, so use caution in the lot. A good location, but I don't see myself coming back here unless I'm in the immediate area and need to.

Be very careful when you purchase a magazine in Barnes & Noble! This is a lovely bookstore and they have a fabulous café area. Unfortunately, they leave "out of date magazines" on the magazine rack and if you notice that the magazine is out of date after you purchase it, they will not accept a return or an exchange or give you credit. I spoke to one of the managers just now on the phone who said it's the "corporate policy never to refund magazines." I can certainly understand that in general, but since I had just purchased a lovely magazine, France Today, and was excitedly looking for things going on in September when we plan to be in France, I gradually became aware of the fact that there were hardly any mentioned for September. Then I looked on the outside of the magazine on the spine and sure enough it was dated June/July 2025. I purchased it yesterday, August 8th, so certainly the August/September version should be out. In any case, as soon as a magazine is too old to be useful to anyone it should be taken off the rack. I'm very disappointed in their "policy" and you should be too.

I loved this bookstore since childhood. They have a charming cafe & dinning area with comfy food! Although we can get book prices discounted through Amazon. It’s a wonderful experience to view books that may be unheard of online or get an up close view of books.

vey nice Barnes and Noble! neat and clean! customer service is usually pretty good. But when I went the other day the lady at the checkout with glasses was kind of rude.

Not sure what happened to the B&N Kitchen. It used to be busy and organized and customers were efficiently serviced. Menu has changed, not as good as it used to be. It's more casual/coffeshop-ish. You now need to flag down help. Menu not complete. When we asked for specific items, they were available, even though they were not on the menu. There used to be lines to get a table on the weekends. Sadly it is now pretty empty.

As someone whose not generally fond of the modern style Barnes and Noble, (which often feel reminiscent of an Ikea), this one was quite nice. Very spacious and clean. While I still prefer the older look, this was still a good book store. That said, me and my friend traveled all this way to this Barnes and Noble specifically because it uniquely has a restaurant in it (besides the usual cafe), the food was really good and affordable. Me and my friend already would love to make the trip back to eat there again.

Most of the books are damaged (outside of the children’s section) most likely do to the kids that frequent there. The store seems to be a nice hangout spot but I’d go to a different location to purchase books.

This is not your average Barnes and Noble. It's one of it's kind around here. I just go there on my down time sometimes because of the ambience of the place. In fact I was there when they first opened it. These pictures, from the entrance to the restrooms you will see how nice its. The restrooms are so well kept, nice and clean for a place that busy. Great job to the Barnes and Noble company. It's true that these days people are not reading much physical texts like they did in the past so this is a great way to reinvent. I like that.

Good overall location. Don't let the outside throw you off - it looks small from the outside, but once you head down with either an escalator or an elevator, you can see the full size of this location. You can also access this from the side of the building down a flight of stairs. This one was busier than other locations I went to, though this was also on a weekend which might explain it. It's standard as far as what Barnes & Noble generally carries. What they don't have, they can always order for you. If you're looking for blu ray/DVDs, you won't find any here at all - which is a bit disappointing. They do have vinyl though. Only had interaction with one employee and he was friendly. Most others I saw were with customers. Located in the Vernon Hills Shopping Center mall, there is plenty of parking. It's a generally busy shopping area, so use caution in the lot. A good location, but I don't see myself coming back here unless I'm in the immediate area and need to.

Barnes and Nobel in Vernon Hills, esculator and elevator are no longer in service. These conditions are deplorable for all handicap individuals. To be told you have to walk down the stairs to gain access to any books, bathrooms and food store,s unacceptable. This store is no longer ADA compliant. Please file To file a grievance, contact Evan Latainer, Westchester County ADA Coordinator, at (914) 995-2958 or e-mail . You may download and print the Notice and Grievance Procedure.

One of my favorite locations. It has most of what you are looking for and a nice cafe/restaurant as well. I usually head over there after having brunch at Serafina, which is usually twice a month. It has a wide selection of books and it has a nice little area to study and work. Note: it is currently undergoing renovations, the escalator was out of service on 7/19 but the elevator works fine. One of my issues is that the bathroom is always a mess but I have found that is true of every B & N I have been to except in NJ.

This store is huge! The selections are pretty good, and there's a cafe + restaurant as well. The seating area could use a little cleaning, as there were garbage on the seats and the tables. Workers are super sweet as well.

Service was dutiful and conscientious but a little anemic in that she did not stop by once to check in. The selection was ok. Not the largest and most expansive menu but there should be something for just about everyone. Food was affordable meaning 20 dollars an entree. Seating was comfortable. Area was chilly.

Ordered the BLT Panini with Kale Salad. So delicious and fresh! I thought it was going to be super heavy, but it was satisfyingly nutritious without the afternoon slumber effect. Price is moderate but not a huge deal for the quality!

Our wonderful server, Gem, made a great meal even better! Great lunch, excellent service, a lovely afternoon! Looking forward to going back!

I had the most unusual experience today at the Starbucks located inside Barnes & Noble. I went to the Starbucks counter and asked a middle-age woman if they had "Water"? After repeating my question, a couple of times, she directed me to the barista. When I spoke to the barista and asked the same question "do you have water?" I was received with the same, quizzical look, like they never heard the word "water" before in English? I was beginning to think I might have use another word: aqua, agua, eau, wasser, mizo, pH 7 to get my point across! I didn't see it on the menu so I began to wonder if they carried it? Finally, the barrister had a lightbulb go on! She asked if I wanted a glass or a bottle? I told her a bottle would be fine. $3.25 for imported water from Fiji!!! Is there something wrong with New York city water? I've heard it's one of the best in the country. But, what do I know? What's with Starbucks?! I know that corporate, will never read this review. I'm just expressing my opinion and exasperation with the lack of service and consistent incompetency, with them b

This is a staple in the Scarsdale community. I drive about 15 mins to come here to relax and study. This Barnes and Nobles is great to study, meet with friends, grab a good book, and get a good bite to eat! I totally recommend going here if you need a space to study and even work.

Food and ambiance is great here. Ive been here to work for a few hours and enjoy my experience every time. The service can be a little slow and it gets busy during lunch so be sure to come early!

It makes me happy that we have at least one bookstore in Eastchester. Who doesn't love picking out a book, getting into a comfy chair, and sipping on coffee? Or, you can get a table at their restaurant and indulge into some great entrees. On a cold day, order the grilled cheese with the tomato soup. If you want a healthier option, their salads hit different.

I am shocked at this "grilled cheese" sandwich!! Where's the cheese??, We waited over 20 minutes for this and I am very disappointed! This is definitely a 1st. I have had this plenty of times with no complaints until today. The waiter was nice and very understanding but The person making this needs to do better!!!

The little one wanted to eat here so she could buy some new books afterward. We were seated right away. The staff was clearly swamped. We had A child's burger. It came with roasted potatoes Mac 'n cheese Tomato soup and Caesar salad Avocado toast with egg Avocado toast without egg. With tomato ($1.50 up charge). Iced coffees Lemonades. The food is good here. The staff is friendly. We spotted freshly baked cookies at the to go Starbucks counter. The waitress boxed 3 for us and added it to our bill. Nice spot for a meal, snack or just some Starbucks drinks.

Starbucks PSL Great for studying but definitely got crowded around 1ish on this rainy Sunday. They have the option to eat and drink. Really enjoy this one!

Took the day off to go to the gym and get some schoolwork done and decide to check out the Barnes and noble Café close to my job. My server suggested for me to try the Shrimp and avocado salad. OMG I just had the best shrimp and avocado salad! The salad was delicious and refreshing! My only regret is not taking a picture before devouring it! Love this Barnes and noble. The Café is great and the staff are very friendly. Best lunch and service thank you

I decided to take a vegan friend to BN Kitchen for their birthday because the menu lists vegan friendly options. This was my first time visiting since early 2020 (Prior to this I came here all the time. See my review 3 years ago) The place was fairly empty. We arrive around 3 pm. After waiting about 7-8 minutes to be seated i had to ask the barista to call someone over. After we were seated, no one came over until i asked someone to bring us water (about 10 minutes later). As my friend was ordering they asked about a vegan bread option for the plant based burger. This burger comes with brioche bun. Why would anyone service bread made with milk and eggs on a plant based burger? The server said she didn't know if there were other options. After a blank stare, I asked her to find out. She comes back and says we can sub with sourdough but I have to charge you. (Yeap, charge for a downgrade). We agreed. The meals were ok, not as good as I remember. The sourdough toast was over toasted and the edges weren't edible. When the bill came it appears they don't actually have a way to up charge for bread. Instead we were charged for avocado... Perhaps I am being too sensitive but Ive never been charged to sub for toast for a fancy bun on an almost $20 burger

I have to say every time I come to this Barnes location the bathrooms are disgusting. I constantly have to alert a worker that it is so dirty and unusable.I enjoy the restaurant and all the workers are very nice and accomodating. Its unfortunate that the grill is still not in service since the renovation almost 3 years ago now. Can't imagine what the hold up is? the menu is decent but not really for a hot dinner. I enjoyed the menu when the grill was in service. Hopefully the grill in the kitchen will be back soon this year! Please keep up to date with the cleaniness of the restrooms! I was told that one person cleans it just 2 times a day! How can that be? The store is open for at least 9 hours a day. Many people in and out of the restrooms.

One of my favorite Barnes & Noble bookstores. Came here with my Accountability ladies for our weekly lunchtime. Our server, John - a breadth of fresh air! The burger was delicious! A definite local spot to patronize for a meal. Great location to have meetings. Food is delicious!!!'

We used to eat here frequently from the moment they first opened. Great menu, pricey for a bookstore but very good food and selection. Now from 2023 on their menu is 1/3 of what it used to be. I cannot fathom why they would do this. I can understand trying to simplify the menu but removing 2/3 of the menu? I ordered my usual grilled cheese and tomatoe soup. Soup was great, the same but Luke warm. The grilled cheese? So badly slapped together with barely any cheese. This happened to me the last two times we went. I thought they had a bad day the first time so I went back a second time. Don't bother. Save your money. I also noticed it went from extremely busy to very quite. It can't just be me having a problem with it. What a shame. They were better than most eateries here. Who is responsible for making such dreadful changes? They should be fired.

Love this place. Come here frequently for lunch. Excellent bookstore plus really great bistro restaurant. Great well prepared food and drink all reasonably priced. Also the wait staff are very courteous and efficient.

With the many times I've shopped in the area, never thought about stopping by here. But Lydia Bastianich brought me to this location for a book signing and some Q&A. This B & N is the best used bookstore- if not the only one in the area or surrounding it. Doesn't look like much from the outside and as you drive through the Vernon Hills Shopping Center, you'd probably assume that the corner space has a small selection of books. Nope. It's actually spacious when you take the escalators downstairs to the many wall-to-wall shelves. There's even a record section with an awesome list of 33s...I was in Vinyl bliss. Style is simple with a clean design. Lofty ceilings with metal pipes run across all which ways. Assistance here is premium- I thought! 'Barnes & Noble Kitchen' (closer to the escalators-downstairs), adds a real nice touch here for grabbing not just beverages- but a light nosh if you want. Set up at the 'Kitchen' seems cozy with warm lighting, low and high tables, a communal table and for additional seating, they have these roomy leather (like) chairs. I honestly don't know if Yonkers' Barnes & Noble, gets all the foot traffic it deserves...... I think it should. But in the meantime, this B&N has become a destination spot in its own right with their in-house cafe, quality and top-notch events.

Have you eaten at the restaurant there? Oh my! Ricotta pancakes to die for! A burger to cry for! Even their avocado toast is divine. Covid has put some restrictions in but the restaurant is open and better than ever!!!!!Great service too! Kudos to the manager as they do a great job. Nice wine selection also but changes accordingly.

We always love eating here. Everything usually is so good; however, there have been a couple changes. We ordered the hummus plate to start. It had the usual delicious hummus BUT it did not have its usual array of veggies. It had the typical supermarket carrots and celery stalks. It also had paper thin slivers of peppers that you couldn't even dip. Also, if you're expecting to get their yummy hamburger, it is currently not available as they are fixing the kitchen. That's what I was told but it will be back. The second issue for me was that both sandwiches that were ordered were a tad greasy not crispy. Was any of this a deal breaker? Not really but they should go back to what it was.

My local Barnes & Noble has recently closed (which, by the way, brings the count of bookstores in the Bronx to ZERO). Even though I don't read much for pleasure, I like B&N purely for browsing - walking through the aisles, looking at all the books, maybe picking up a little something. I was excited to see that a business finally opened here - this spot has been empty for years, ever since Borders closed ~6 years ago. While it's not super close to me, it's not a hike either so I took a little drive to Scarsdale today to check it out. There are a number of facets that make this particular B&N stand out from its peers. First is the architecture of the store itself - it sits as the end of a strip mall, so from the outside it doesn't look like a typical B&N. Also, the store is located in the basement (like Borders was), so as soon as you walk in you take the escalator down. They decorated the wall upon entry with letters mimicking a word search - a nice touch. Secondly, the decor of the store is totally modernized and new - lots of clean lines, big open spaces, chairs and tables throughout the store to sit and work/read; absolutely stunning. Finally, the biggest thing that makes this B&N stand out is that instead of a cafe, they have an eatery called B&N Kitchen. From what I can see, it's a combination beverage bar/sit-down bistro with table service. Towards the front theres a barista station with stools to sit, as well as couches and chairs, and towards the back there's a sectioned off area with more restaurant-style seating. I didn't get a chance to try something, but the menu looked good. Overall, this is a gorgeous B&N - the layout is fresh and inviting, and the B&N Kitchen really makes this location unique. I'll definitely be back to explore more and try some of the food.

This Barnes & Noble location was previously Borders but I am not complaining! I absolutely love what it has become! The bookstore portion, paired with the somewhat upscale Barnes & Noble Kitchen, makes this area an ideal place for both work and a dining experience (if that's what you're looking for). I had the pleasure of indulging in the latter. The maître d' and the waitress Bella were both very professional and courteous. My order of lemon ricotta pancakes was absolutely decadent. The ricotta was carefully accented with the lemon's zest and garnished with a fresh, sweet berry medley. I didn't even need a drizzle of maple syrup to enjoy this wonderful brunch item but it's there if you need it. It was $10 for the pancakes alone, plus tax and tip. As for the environment for work/study, the space is very comfortable and not at all disruptive. There are plenty of outlets for charging at the long communal table and free WiFi. The WiFi is slow at times but a rectifiable issue if you use a Personal HotSpot as backup. The affiliated cafe serves Starbucks coffee (though it is not a participating location if you are a Starbucks card holder). That being said, you do receive a 10% discount on any purchase if you are a Barnes & Noble member.

The best part of this place is the food plus yes, Starbucks. I mean, I already love Barnes & Nobles to begin with but this place is aces! We tried the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (serves until 12pm only) and the BLTA sandwhich. Pancakes were huge, fluffy and flavorful. Love the berries and strawberries on top of it. The BLTA was huge too and it was super yummy! It has smoked shoulder bacon, tomatoes, avocado (omg), onions and arugula served with chips. Pair it with some black coffee or your favorite Starbucks coffee and you can work, leisurely read or just enjoy and dine all you want.

Love the bookstore but the restaurant offers a very basic menu. Also to order a coffee most of the time it is really frustrating, as the workers at the Starbucks counter are way too slow.

4 of us had lunch 4/29/2021. Wore masks to order and be served. We all have our vaccines and felt very comfortable. The food was yummy; grilled cheese and tomato soup, kale with salmon salad, avocado egg on toast. 3 of us our first lunch out and felt like regular. I am not bothered by masks at all and it would be great if everybody gets vaccines so we can stop. I also stopped at The Wine Stop liquor store. He is masked and helpful. Stopped into Talbots. Many shops will be re-opening

It's so nice to be able to leave the house and work in this beautiful Barnes and noble, while also getting away from work to check out favorite authors or to discover new favorites. The cafe is open, can eat inside as well, the tables are well spaced and it's never crowded. Always nice to sit outside as well when the weather permits.

When I first heard of the Barnes and Noble Kitchen concept, I really didn't know what to expect. But when I saw the the space, it totally made sense. B&N's usually have Starbucks cafes where people hang out to do some work or study anyway--might as make it into a cool modern space with great ambiance! It definitely has a cool enough vibe to enjoy a cup of coffee (or wine!) with a book in hand. The food choices are a bit fancy and pricey for a bookstore cafe, but I guess it works for the Eastchester area. The menu seems to jump from brunch foods (like pancakes and avocado toast) to full-out dinner entrees (like chicken and salmon). I ended up getting a glass of red wine and the cheese board, which I really enjoyed. I would most likely try their brunch food and possibly their salads or burger if hungrier, but not totally convinced I would come here for real, dinner-like food. Will definitely be back to enjoy the space, to get some work done, and to try their real food!

Menu has significantly changed. They offer sandwiches only in place of the entrees. The sandwiches are not great lacking flavor very basic. I would rather go to a deli. Hopefully they bring the full menu back otherwise it is a hard pass for me. I heard the kitchen grill has been down for a year.

Staff was wearing masks. Service was slow. Unclear if tables sanitized between guests. Did not leave us any napkins. Places forks and spoons on the tables instead of on the napkins specially in the age of Covid.

It's an amazing spot! I usually order bruschetta and cheese platter. I love the environment, especially eating outside and having important conversations.

Stopped by to visit the Barnes and Noble and ended up eating dinner there. I ordered a ceasar salad. It was not bad for the price. There could definitely be more croutons & dressing and there were some parsley leaves that were a bit off putting for the ceasar salad. But the atmosphere and convenience of grabbing a "quick bite" while browsing books was a plus. There were lots of seating inside and outside that would make great spaces for doing some work.

This B&N is hands down my favorite one out of the dozens I've attended during my lifetime. In addition to the layout of the store and outstanding staff, this one has an awesome cafe that serves great food in addition to their beer and wine selection. Yesterday, I had the soup and salad special which consisted of tomato soup with Kale salad and their fried potatoes. It was delicious. I had a local Pilsner which was addictively delicious. Our host was so wonderful and amazing we thanked him again and again and tipped him well. My wife ordered the guacamole and chips and loved it. I had no idea the food here was that delicious in addition to the laid back and friendly atmosphere. Because of this pleasant experience, I renewed by B&N card for an additional 10% off which means I'll be coming back here more often. You guys gotta check this place out. It's much more than just the greatest booksellers of America

food was great yesterday. we ate outside. was there w a friend. the only problem was no waiter or waitress came over . finally a waiter took our order. food was delivered . no one came over after to see if lunch was okay. waiter never came back w our check or to see if we wanted dessert. we went inside to try and find him. spoke to a waitress who said she would tell him. after waiting quite awhile , we went back inside . she had never told him. saw him and he told the same waitress to whom we had spoken to get our check. seems she didn't know we were her customers?? anyway.. eating area is lovely, food was good but service was lacking yesterday.

Every time I want to lounge around and look at books, which is literally every week, I steer to this location. I've had almost everything on the menu and the quality never fails to impress for such a low-key place. Avocado toast - dense moist toasted bread with perfectly loosely scrambled eggs. Super simple but hits the spot. Chicken - terrific flavor. Potatoes a tad too thin for me but husband loves that consistency Mushroom ragu - divine. Though the roof. Salmon - excellent flavor and crusty sear. Nice nutty tabulleh Can't remember everything else but I love it all. Cons: Everyone in Westchester with a child under 3 brings them to eat here. No idea what that is about but literally there are at least 5 toddlers here every time I come Pro-tip - they don't have hot cider on the menu since I ask for steamed apple juice topped with whipped cream and then add honey and cinnamon. Perfection. Also, the espresso is unusually good.

I heard the manager yelling at her employees telling one of them to shut the F up. I was appalled. The manager was very cold and rude to customers. Management should look into this!

I and my best friend came here for lunch. I had Tomato and Basil Pasta with Meatballs! One word. SUPERB! I have pretty much high standards when it comes to italian cooking in a non italian restaurant and it is really good! Ambiance is really nice. The only thing that i need to comment on is the consistency of service. It took us a while to be seated to think there were a lot of available tables. Orders came in a very reasonable time. I will definitely recommend this place, the pasta and i will come back for it too!

Interesting concept and great service. The idea of a cafe inside Barnes and Noble is not exactly groundbreaking, but this is the first full service bar and restaurant. The staff is well trained and very pleasant. I ordered the kale salad. Admittedly, it was a bit pricey for a salad without protein, especially since the kale was half romaine. It was good, though. Other dishes looked to be generous portions. My friend ordered the mac and cheese and it came in a large serving. The restaurant atmosphere is very nice. They have outdoor seating as well in a cool, enclosed patio. The bookstore itself is very inviting. It's bright and modern. Easy to browse and find anything you're looking for. Staff was attentive and offered help, too.

The food at Barnes & Noble Kitchen is always great - I've never gotten a meal here that I didn't enjoy! The last time I was here I ordered a shrimp avocado salad that didn't disappoint. The seating outside is nice to enjoy when the weather is nice. There is a great selection of food and a lot of healthy eating options.

One of the best location I've been to. Outside gardens seatings to restaurant and cafe with wine. A must place to pick up some books and hang for a while

Such a unique dining experience. Really enjoyed the aesthetic of the space, the menu and the overall experience. Definitely will be returning soon!

My favorite place to study! I love being able to study, eat and drink at the same time!! It's also very spacious!!!

The new Barnes and Nobles bookstore is a happening place! Every week they have great writers and authors who are giving readings. The other evening we heard Melissa Clark, the food editor of The New York Times, read from her new book: Dinner. She then answered questions and signed her book. The bookstore's staff is knowledgeable and helped make everyone in attendance feel welcome ( even if many had no intention in buying Clark's book). After the reading, we had a lovely dinner in their restaurant. The food was excellent and I'm sure we will be returning to shop and dine.

We came on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a drink together. The unfortunate thing was there were 5 of us so we wanted a table and they wouldn't let us sit at a table unless it was a "community" table where everyone else had access to come sit with us as well which i definitely understand but stilll -- annoying. My friend got a brunch burger and it was $16 which also seems absolutely absurd for a Barnes and noble kitchen. The service was okay but it doesn't seem like they have a great flow going on. Almost as if most of the people who worked there were new workers. I enjoyed my beer though and laughed a lot. It's a pretty decent atmosphere but the concept in general is weird which might be why the whole experience felt kind of confusing LOL. Would probably go back again for sure if ever given the opportunity.

I've always loved this Barnes. Especially their kitchen area, but today I was treated by their hostess with the nastiest attitude. As I grabbed a table with a friend and our kids, the host quickly told us we were not allowed to sit at the table because it's a restaurant that does not allow outside food. Before we were able to explain that the "outside" food was for the children and us two adults would be ordering breakfast, she pointed us out of the area and gave us a nasty eye roll and headed to the kitchen area to tell staff members of the incident. Long story short, their current morning host is the worst. She's impatient and looks like she strongly dislikes her life. The discrimination is serious because of course the older Caucasian patrons on their laptops were greeted with smiles and water. We never received water or menus after "settling" the "misunderstanding". We even had to get up to order. She never smiled the whole 30 minutes we ate there no matter who approached her. Why someone would want to hire her, I have no idea.

4 1/2 stars. My wife and I absolutely love this location. The staff is so professional throughout the location and quite friendly and helpful. My only drawback to this location is that you leave the location smelling like food which can be nauseating if you stay for a prolonged period. The restaurant that is part of the location is pretty good, the selection is limited yet the menu is tantalizing and reasonably priced that you can enjoy a dining experience while reading a good book or work on a school project.

My daughter and I discovered this gem when we searched for B&N that stocked the book she was eager to read. I had seen cafes in these book stores before, but had never discovered the kitchen with a full lunch menu. We happened to be really hungry and decided to give this place a try. We were pleasantly surprised! The hummus was absolutely delicious, served with fresh veggies and thin, tortilla-like crisps. The tomato soup was delicious and the avocado and scrambled egg toast delightful. We went on a Saturday during the winter recess, so I'm sure it's usually busier, but many people go away during this time. I'm removing a star for slow service, however I think it's just the general vibe of this place to be laid-back and unrushed. It won't stop us from visiting again, just make sure you have lots of time and are not in a rush.