Barnes & Noble Cafe

I’ve done 44 coffee shops reviews. All the way from California, across to Florida, and up to Pennsylvania. Always looking for great coffee. Looking at the reviews for this place was 2.2 and I was not expecting much. I almost left because they didn’t have egg bites but I saw they had quiche which l like. I tried the Southwest Quiche and it was absolutely delicious. Much much better than Starbucks egg bites. The coffee was good, the service was great but this quiche was amazing. Come and you’ll see what I’m talking about. You’ll be glad you did.

I ordered a coffee and 2 brownies. The coffee was lukewarm, actually closer to room temperature. The brownies were frozen solid and not edible. I brought the brownies back and I was told "this is not Starbucks" I still cannot believe I was told this. I see a considerable amount of negative comments. Seems like this location is not managed. Very disheartening as the bookstore itself is great.

As someone who used to work for starbucks. I don’t think asking a customer “are you buying anything” after ordering a water is part of the customer connection you want to make so badly. Ive ordered a water before and it’s been given. When I ordered my drink it wasn’t made correctly either. Ordered a Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso. There’s hardly any milk and a big gap.

Reviews talk about the Cafe, but let's not forget Barnes & Nobles' business is not coffee or baked goods. Do they offer it? Yes, but their business model is books, so lets talk about the bookstore itself. 1. The place has a musty smell upstairs. 😳 and it's not in the bathroom. Must be the carpets, which look like they have not been washed since covid. 2. Seating is very limited. For a very busy Barnes & Noble, they really need to add some more benches or chairs upstairs and in their cafe. Unless they simply don't want people to sit and relax anymore. 3. Decor or lack there of. I've seen so many beautiful B&Ns throughout my time traveling and this one really lacks any kind of decor. You have big beautiful windows and no cushioned seats next to them, no plants, empty spots of blankness on

Absolutely aweful! First I ordered a bacon egg croissant and they gave it to me and 1 little corner was warm the rest was cold. Next I watched at the barista moved at a glacier pace making my drink. Literally everyone had cleared out except 2 girls who ordered way after me and she couldnt have moved slower, it was physically painful to watch her work. Definitely never coming here again!