Barnes & Noble
Book store · 106 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States · United States
★ 4.6 on Google · 3,123 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 52 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.6★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.6★
- Flagged
- 5%
- Coverage
- 32%
All reviews shown by Google
948 examined reviews
52 of 1,000
1,000 of 3,123 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this two-story bookstore offers a large selection of books, magazines, and gifts, alongside a cozy in-store coffee shop. While many visitors praise the helpful staff and peaceful environment for browsing, others note occasional crowding and long wait times at checkout.
+ Repeated strengths
Helpful staff
Reviewers frequently mention that employees are courteous, knowledgeable, and ready to help locate items.
1 supporting review
4★ · 2019-11-17
Helpful staff, intriguing displays, decent kids section, clean, had a decent size cafe. Long wait time to pay usually but has engaging and tempting merchant along the queue.
Wide selection
Reviewers note a massive variety of books, magazines, toys, and games available across multiple genres.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2020-01-15
Great variety of books, magazines, vinyl records and more. Also, the staff was very friendly. Although the prices may not be so cheap, you can always find a good deal in the sale section.
5★ · 2022-07-24
Vast variety of books, the Starbucks Cafe has so many goods. Location is perfect. Staff are awesome.
Cafe and atmosphere
Visitors highlight the relaxing atmosphere and appreciate having a Starbucks cafe inside the store.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2020-02-09
Best bookstore in brooklyn that has bathrooms, separate kid section for reading or playing, muni starbuck like coffee store, and art supplies, etc.
− Repeated complaints
Checkout delays
Reviewers report long wait times and lines at the registers during busy periods.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2019-11-17
Helpful staff, intriguing displays, decent kids section, clean, had a decent size cafe. Long wait time to pay usually but has engaging and tempting merchant along the queue.
4★ · 2020-02-22
Great store.. my only complain is they just need more people working the registers. I was waiting on like for like 15 mins an i was the 4th person on line.
5★ · 2021-04-17
Very clean, can be crowded on weekends but the line for check out moves quickly.
Seating restrictions
Reviewers complain about limited seating and policies restricting customers from sitting on the floor or in the cafe without purchasing items.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2021-01-01
No table to sit at
5★ · 2022-11-28
Good place to study they is always something to buy and eat while studying.
Good for
- Finding a wide variety of books and gifts
- Relaxing with coffee from the in-store Starbucks
- Shopping with children and browsing the kids' section
Avoid if
- You need extensive seating to read or work on-site
- You are in a rush during peak weekend hours
Recent pattern — Newer reviews indicate that this location is closing and moving to a new space near Trader Joe's.
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Nov ’19 | 28 | 1 |
| Dec ’19 | 46 | 1 |
| Jan ’20 | 69 | 7 |
| Feb ’20 | 77 | 4 |
| Mar ’20 | 39 | 4 |
| Apr ’20 | 0 | 0 |
| May ’20 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun ’20 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul ’20 | 24 | 5 |
| Aug ’20 | 25 | 3 |
| Sep ’20 | 28 | 1 |
| Oct ’20 | 25 | 2 |
| Nov ’20 | 23 | 2 |
| Dec ’20 | 33 | 1 |
| Jan ’21 | 28 | 2 |
| Feb ’21 | 20 | 2 |
| Mar ’21 | 28 | 2 |
| Apr ’21 | 37 | 1 |
| May ’21 | 34 | 0 |
| Jun ’21 | 29 | 0 |
| Jul ’21 | 30 | 2 |
| Aug ’21 | 34 | 0 |
| Sep ’21 | 21 | 1 |
| Oct ’21 | 29 | 2 |
| Nov ’21 | 26 | 1 |
| Dec ’21 | 24 | 3 |
| Jan ’22 | 26 | 1 |
| Feb ’22 | 11 | 1 |
| Mar ’22 | 20 | 1 |
| Apr ’22 | 20 | 1 |
| May ’22 | 19 | 0 |
| Jun ’22 | 13 | 0 |
| Jul ’22 | 14 | 0 |
| Aug ’22 | 23 | 0 |
| Sep ’22 | 17 | 0 |
| Oct ’22 | 15 | 0 |
| Nov ’22 | 17 | 0 |
| Dec ’22 | 22 | 1 |
| Jan ’23 | 19 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 50 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 2 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 52 flagged reviews.
R O
113 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2020-11-17
The staff at this store are much nicer than the other B&N. I found what I needed right away with help from one person.
Margie Teelucksingh
58 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2021-07-09
I like barnes and nobles, they have up to date books, maka zinus, etc. Its one of my favorite Placed to situs and read in Starbucks and have a cup of coffee.
abdulfatah alammari
1 review
★★★★★
2019-11-27
Hoodi E
1 review
★★★★★
2019-12-31
OMAIR BINOMAR
2 reviews
★★★★★
2020-01-01
Lisa M :
1 review
★★★★★
2020-01-04
Carlos Rodríguez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2020-01-19
Keith Logan
1 review
★★★★★
2020-01-23
Brian Samek
1 review
★★★★★
2020-01-26
Arnelle L Philemy
2 reviews
★★★★★
2020-02-09
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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