Kerbside pickup
Yes
Columbia University Bookstore in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Health and safety
Mask required
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible lift
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Phone: +1 212-854-4131
Site: http://columbia.bncollege.com/
Site: http://columbia.bncollege.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–6PM
- Tuesday:10AM–6PM
- Wednesday:10AM–6PM
- Thursday:10AM–6PM
- Friday:10AM–6PM
- Saturday:11:30AM–5:30PM
- Sunday:11:30AM–5:30PM
Comments (199)
Accessible from outside university. Lots of gifts a D memorabilias. I got some. Love Colombia U.
Parking is not easy. We were visiting our child and as always like to go to the book store to look around . The staff is very helpful , the check out line is confusing for some. Though it moves well. A big positive is that you get a discount with your Barnes an Noble membership on purchases. They also have an extensive Columbia clothing and gift section . A good place to get some school colors.
Really good. More expensive than expected. Nice books collection.
Amazing place. A bit expensive but there are good Books
Pleasant bookstore with many books, games and Columbia U swag! Go browse and experience
This bookstore is a swell place for getting university school books, notebooks, and lots and lots of Columbia University swag.The connection between the school and the bookstore is probably the biggest super power of this place. While you can get the books on Amazon or other locations, the bookstore is the most up to date. And they can get books that are backorder or otherwise difficult to locate.They even have used books.It is located subterranean ly right on the edge of campus. There is an escalator down and also stairs.The place can get pretty busy at times, and its packed during parents weekends abs other such events.
All the Columbia Lions swag you need! Great campus bookstore!
Great bookstore with lots of Columbia clothing! Clothing cost ranges from $10-$60. I found exactly what I wanted at a reasonable price!
Always find something. Wish was a little more affordable.
Really wish I had read these reviews before purchasing anything online. I can confirm the poor customer service and inability to get a hold of anyone. The phone line rings endlessly until you are disconnected. I arrived to my package emptied of over $100 worth of apparel. UPS has decided the package is not eligible for a claim, and Columbia wont answer. Its really sad that students unable to physically be on campus to purchase apparel cannot have something to celebrate the accomplishment of attending the school. If you purchase anything online be aware the odds of you getting what you paid for are low to none.
The worst bookstore in this universe, I am proud to be a Lion but I feel sick the bookstore is a mess!🤮 They lost my 300$ package and I can’t contact them through phone or email, been 2 weeks and still no reply. Columbia University should deserve a way better admin at bookstore instead of hurting their alumni and visitors.🤢
Does the job to get your Columbia University branded goods.
The Barnes & Noble college bookstore at U of Miss is called the Rebel bookstore in honor of the Confederate Army.
Pretty ridiculous - can never get hold of anyone regarding my order. Mailbox to leave a message is full, no response to email - its been 3 days. Got hold of two people on the phone and they put you on hold and never get back to you. In-person maybe different, but customers are customers whether in-person or on phone.
The hat, t-shirt, book, decal, badge... all bought. Lots of toot available
Completely agree with many other reviews. The bald guy at the textbook counter is extremely rude and got a really bad attitude. No willingness to do his job properly and help students look for textbooks they need. The bigger problem is other staff at the textbook counter learn from him and mimic his attitude. Something needs to be done seriously.
Great books at students affordability.
Super helpful staff. The hours are incredibly limited and nearly eliminates any working persons average weekday opportunity.The store is also hard to reach via the phone.
Quite a nice collection overall - if you look around, it possible to find some really good deals on collector editions here. Also there’s a section with gilded books that’re very reasonably priced and make great gifts! Also good for Columbia University merch.
A large college bookstore, reminiscent of a Barnes and Noble, but with a lot of Columbia paraphernalia to boot. While it is nice, you are probably not going to go in here unless you are a student, visiting, or work at the college. As visitors, however, we enjoyed it.
Helpful and friendly staff, everything was very organized, easy to get there, very nice souvenirs. 👍
I have left several messages for service and they have not returned my calls. Therefore, I will never order another thing from them again. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice.......................
Ok...the BEST fabric/material for awesome T-shirts to PROUDLY & COMFORTABLY wear....COLUMBIA ROCKS!!
Its hardly a bookstore. Three fifths of the store is filled with rack upon rack of sweaters, t-shirts, shorts, socks, and caps with COLUMBIA emblazoned upon them. I dont think the store sells magazines anymore, not even the serious ones every bright student should be reading.
The bookstore offers anything a college student would need and be too lazy to go out an buy, including room supplies and stationary, books, clothing, and some food. However, because of the convenience, it is overpriced and appeals more to tourists than students themselves. Their towels are horrible quality, but the sweaters are comfy and soft, and most other things are good. If youre a visiting prospective student, its worth checking out, but dont expect to find normal students shopping there. In the end, youre better off buying Columbia apparel there, but not much else. Its layout is like a typical Barnes and Noble.
All student bookstore that I have went to are pretty expensive so lets just keep that in mind with this post. The book stores very friendly. The staff is more than welcome meme and have a pleasant demeanor when answering even the silliest of questions. They have a large selection of clothing, but nothing that passes 2XL. Ive heard that you could email and request larger sizes, but they rarely respond. Theres a lovely little lounging area in the book part of the store that is great to sit and chill in. This location does not require a key card to get to but if you want to get into the rest of Lerner you will need to get your key card or go around to the other side of the Lerner entrance. Theres also an elevator to this location.
Bookstore is in a basement. They have a lot of items (like water bottles, school supplies, ear buds, caps, sweaters, pants, etc.), but like all other university bookstores, everything is expensive.
Wrong item received and no responseUpdated 7/6/1/20 3:30 pm- After sending message from their contact link on the website, Abby reached out to me. She is sending a new sweatshirt and has provided a new tracking number.I ordered a Columbia sweatshirt on June 6th. I received a Reolink solar panel on June 26th. I sent an email right after opening the package and finding the wrong item. I received an automatic reply email so I called the store manager, Tom Spalango, listed in the auto reply email. The message on the voicemail stated the box was full and I was unable to leave a voicemail. I called the listed store number. Ive not gotten any response and still do not have the sweatshirt.I sent another email stating I would be more than happy to return the solar panel so that I could receive the item that I ordered, which costed more than the mini solar panel (as advertised on amazon).Its now July 6th and still have not heard from the store and still do no have the sweatshirt. I would definitely avoid ordering anything online from this store.
Im touched that the staff is so kind. She is looking good and smile and I wanted to refund and exchange.. she did it all for me with her smile. I cant forget it. Thanks.
No one answers the phone, it just rings. I am highly annoyed that I purchased well over 200 in merchandise today and when I returned home to Nj I am missing one of the more expensive items a sweat shirt for my child. Now I have been calling for the last 20 mins before the store closes and no one answers. As an alumni I am highly disappointed and frustrated with this major inconvenience.. smh 🤦♀️
Jim went above and beyond assisting me in procuring a receipt for a purchase I made months ago. Looks like I’m coming here more often instead of Amazon!!
You just want to buy everything in this store. You suddenly learn you always wanted a pen/notebook/shirt/coffee mug/baseball cap with Columbias logo on it. Nothing is very cheap and the service is just ok, though.
Fine assistance, limited selection.
I was not at all impressed with the selection of Columbia gear here. They didnt have a great selection of lanyards and of course had the obligatory ties and that kind of garbage. Its mostly just sweatshirts.This is a pretty mundane book store and I wish Columbia didnt outsource it. They could have done a much more spirited job.
Clean, well organized display, you can use Barnes and Noble gift cards and downloading their app will give you discount off one item. Typical college gear in addition to whimsical ones.
Loved it. It was exciting to see it again after 20 years. Great memories. Tradition appreciated.
Not the most impressive or useful college campus store I’ve seen. To be fair it’s in New York so it couldn’t be too large I presume, but always lacks something in all department- clothing / stationary / etc. they should work on a more thoughtful selection of products to compete with nearby stores that do better and cheaper.
Privada i luxury University. Great campus anb bookstore.
I ordered a used book to rent. It took them 4 days to confirm, that the book is on the way. I kept getting this very same email (stating, the book is on the way) everyday for 3 more days. I called and was promised the book for the next day (8 days after order). It was not there, furthermore I was told, used rental is not available. Thanks for telling me after 8 days of waiting. The one star goes to one very nice employee at the store actually trying to help me.
You do not have to be a Columbia student to shop here! They carry a selection of fiction, non-fiction and travel books. Additionally, they offer a wide selection of school/organizational supplies.
Like it. Books are a little bit expensive though. But how cant I not like this place, since I have bought like 10+ Columbia logo items here? (Hoodie, tee, beer glass, key chain, business card holder.... man this place is like a candy jar.. cant resist lol)
So far the biggest bookstore of all different campuses Ive visited through the US. It has a large variety of books (of course) for students or visitors.But most of it you can find an humongous variety of Columbia clothing for sports activities : hoodies, basketball, running, lacrosse, ...If you like this kind of clothing it might be hard to enter this place without purchasing at least a couple of items :)
Beautiful campus, definitely have to visit especially if you or have kids that are looking to attend.
Smaller than average Barnes and Noble bookstore with Columbia University gear. Service is normally fast and friendly. Oddly enough, they usually only have 75% of the textbooks I need.
School of Engineering is very underrepresented within its apparel catalog. Only XXL avail for SEAS shirts
I like bookstores in general and this one has some nice things ...butbe aware, it is overpriced! So unless you are a Columbia University staff member (they get 10% discount), you can probably find cheaper options in other stores.
At summer I asked if they were going to host a discount during NSOP week. They said no. Turns out theres a 25% discount running on short sleeve tshirts. Thanks for making me waste my money and time
There’re more books than I expected. The souvenir section also has many options including cups, T-shirts, bathing towels etc. You could also find exam prep materials for GRE, GMAT, AP, etc. here.
Very nice place, you can find a lot of books and souvenirs in there. Range of goods and prices are really good. Service is very helpful.
Your average college bookstore. Overpriced and more about college gear than books. But hard to blame them because they all are.
Great bookstore with exceptionally helpful staff. Also appreciate their adherence to covid safety protocols.
Your smaller than average Barnes and Noble bookstore with Columbia University gear. Service is normally fast and friendly. Oddly enough, they usually only have 75% of the textbooks I need.
Very expensive but what do you expect? It is an Ivy League school after all! Barnes and Noble is there as well. You do get caught up in the university paraphernalia like cups, t-shirts, etc.. Its worth it!!!
Poor customer service by the guy at the text books counter. Seemed very unwilling to answer a customers simple question. The store otherwise has a good collection but is overpriced.
I love this bookstore. They offer some really neat apparel and campus gear. 5 stars all around! Go Lions!
Extremely expensive, even for a Barnes & Noble in the city. Definitely Columbia charging a mark-up for the location. With a gift card I got to it, the only things I could afford were car decals.
Like most universities/colleges, the price of items are steep. No worries I still purchased a $30 water bottle for my kid. 😁
Great for a visit but it is quite expensive!
Diane is a Rockstar! She really helped me with a customer service issue and was lovely to speak with! :)
I loved.
Nice, lots of different varieties of clothes and things. Helpful and friendly staff. Didnt have my size.
TEXTBOOK REVIEWSummary: Textbook provider is not catered to students on a budget who need to use the textbook within a timely manner.I ordered a used textbook for pickup on September 10 instead of getting one online because I needed the newest imperial edition of it and I had a BN gift card to use. Keep in mind that I didnt know which textbook would be used until the first class. I received confirmation of my order, which stated that I would be notified when it would be ready for pickup. I waited two weeks before calling the bookstore, and they said the book is still out of stock. Meanwhile, Im using PDFs of old editions to do my homework assignments. On October 3, I received an email that my book was ready to be picked up, 23 days and three homework assignments later. They say when you order a textbook that their local inventory changes daily and if they substitute a different format than the used or used rental that you requested, you will see that in your final bill. Indeed, they charged me for a new edition of the book, which is $60 more (a total of $216.65), but what I dont understand is how in over three weeks their so-called changing local inventory could not provide me with a used edition. I wish they had told me there were no used editions weeks ago because I would have cancelled the order earlier. Luckily I was able to get a full refund within the 30 days of the start of classes according to their Textbook Refund Policy, but if this book came a few days later I dont know how that would play out. Lastly, if theyre going to be the provider for student textbooks, its senseless to make students wait weeks on end to receive a book because of assignment deadlines. I would have asked to borrow someones textbook, but literally everyone is a working grad student who studies part-time (Im an undergrad). Online old SI edition PDF it is.
Great store for a school needs.One star off because it doesnt have to be B&N and carry kids toys for every theme.
Good store tbh
Offers anything a college student needs to buy - and more. Cons: everything is cheaper on Amazon - Pros: the Columbia branded clothes. Service is fast and efficient.
I dont get how one of the premier Ivy League universities can host such an awful University book store. Glad this is what our 8 billion dollar endowment is going toward.
Columbia book store was great, I loved looking as all the items they had for sale, the items were expensive, but considering it Columbia University I guess its OK.
Great store and good stuffs!! 😀
Clerks are nice and helpful. Bought a T-shirt with special price during the discount hours.
Its a bookstore. They carry all the clothing, trinkets and things you might need with Columbia logos... Oh and they also have books.
Nice bookstore located just outside Columbia. They have a great collection of columbia branded items, however this place is overpriced AF.
Staff has always been pleasant and helpful, especially when I needed books that were not ordered by professors.
Overpriced Columbia-branded gear. If cost of tuition doesnt scratch that spending itch, this is the perfect place to be.
The worst bookstore imaginable. After waiting 2 weeks still no books. Use Amazon, it is definitely more responsive, helpful and properly stocked.
Proud parent of a Columbia student
The nicest NYers I have ever met.
All the Columbia U gear you need and all you dont need too. 🤣
Just passed by with my daughter to scout this university and purchased some sweaters for her. Is huge and have books and U memorabilia, etc.
Just a heads up for non-university customers there medical book section is very small.
Friendly and helpful staff. Quick and checkout.
I love getting books on sale . Many cool things hear to buy or to look at:)
Love this place! Naturally, the prices are high, but the items are official and made really well.
The supervisor at the register was amazing! I really wish I can remember her name😔
Looking for Columbia College gear, this is the spot!
A great place to get Columbia gear. They have a huge selection of caps, sweatshirts and souvenirs.
Nice and spacious bookstore, with plenty of merchandise from Columbia.. Prices in line with all Barnes and Noble
We stocked with Columbia paraphernalia, but somewhat above average in prices
Good selection, you can get everything ine needs for school. Maybe a wee bit expensive
Everything is so expensive. Convenient to get to.
A nice enough bookstore, well-stocked and tidy. Wish it had a cafe or coffee shop, however.
Ordered something online. It never showed up. Many phone calls and emails later, it finally arrived—over 5 weeks late. Customer service was horrible throughout.
Nice place to get souvenirs. If you want book tjere is anothe bookstore in the same area.
Good selection of Columbia stuff, but really rude service.
That’s a good start with lotta stuff, one thing is that they didn’t have any drinks
Great place and generous staff, they lose two stars for the outlandish prices.
Too expensive, the textbooks are ridiculously priced. But its really convenient for students and for getting Columbia gear.
It was so cool! You should go
Havent been in here but the Public Safety Officers,some of them,can be a little grating.
Nice University Bookstore, expensive but as I expected.
Extremely rude and apathetic staff. Youd get better customer service from drug dealers
Nice staff, order online and pick up
Large with decent selections for students and pleasure readers alike.
Very good selection of books and Columbia goodies and apparel.
I was in need of a bathroom and they didnt have one otherwise it is a scaled down Barnes and Noble for a college
Great selection of Columbia memorabilia and books e.g. About NYC, travelling etc.
Great shop with great choice of Columbia products. High priced though.
Great place to go into to cool off or heat up depending on the weather.
Amazing choice. If you r reading & love read this store for you
Young lady at cash register, friendly & helpful, smiling!!
One of the reputational universities. there was a bookstore and I bought a hoody. thats all
Nice...but pricey...liked it well for getting mementos.
I like this place!
Hard to find things but there are some good sales sometimes.
I love this store...it is the perfect place for a student
The bookstore was easy-to-navigate although pretty pricey for closing.
A lot of Columbia stuff, but bookstore is really a smallish Barnes and Noble
Great place. Love the cosy couch and reading section!
Lots of selection.
It has everything but its expensive and lacking any kind of cool, intellectual cred.
Very attempting!
Expensive but worth it. Do buy Champion T-shirt
One cashier has the Superb CS attitude. :-)
As an Ivy league university bookstore, they have very few number of books.
Walk down the hallowed aisle of this bookstore gives me goosebumps.
Very expensive, but some items you can only find them here.
Went with 12 year old child both of us had lots of choices..
Employees always happy to help. Good selection
I always enjoy reading and catching up on the latest at this bookstore.
Get your Columbia swag here. Bring your well-lubed credit card.
Wonderful . Great time!!
Lot of choice but the quality of the clothes is cheap for the price ...
I walked by without going in, but bookstores are always good things, so ✅
Many choices , great gift ideas , love the place
Just visited the campus. Really clean and nice looking
If you are looking for Columbia University sweaters or t-shirts this is the place ;)
Same old outrageous prices as 30 years ago when I was student there.
Amazing campus and great people. Love it!!
Got some cool stuff there you should check it out
Not the cheapest but you can buy most of academic books here
Everyone was helpful, lots of different products.
Loads of clothes but could do with someore sport apparel
The staff were not very helpful and indifferent to customers asking questions
This bookstore has an extensive list of Columbia apparel.
I went there to buy some rings, but the sales agent was on leave!
I only went here to buy a shirt for my mom.
Great book store. Large selection.
Pricey but very nice for a tourist.
Excellent!!!
All branded Columbia things you can find in here
Good souvenir for Columbia University students parents
Good product portfolio.
Yum
Great books and other materials.
A good store to buy Columbia merchandise
Your typical college Barnes and Noble.
Found the CU branded masks I was looking for
Great service. Staff are of great help.
Good selection of boos and memorabilia
Great atmosphere.
Good selection of Columbia University shirts
Great service :D
Really big, should have more stuff
Still on poverty mvnt. Caution several.
Love reading when not crowded.
A good place to take photos
IM WALK IN THAT AREA
The best bookstore ever!
Good store for books & insignia.
Awesome store for students!
Most books are pretty expensive here.
Well organized and easy to navigate
Good choice of clothing. Good service.
Fun place!
Shop managers were really kind
Overpriced place with small book choice
I love my alma mater
About 40% books, 60% Columbia swag.
Nice books, cozy atmosphere
Love it
Very friendly staff.
NIce store for Columbia gizmos
Have excellent merchandise
Did a little handstand on the stairs nearby
Bagged a great scarf here
Excellent customer service.
Love this place 🥰
Great place to buy a book
Friendly and helpful staff!
Expensive, true Columbia style.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Columbia University Bookstore 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-27Columbia has a beautiful campus, see pics of historical buildings and lawns. Yes, lawns.
Review №2
2022-07-11As usual, there was a great selection of books for kids and for my academic needs. My older daughter got a visor for summer camp, and the toddler got to browse the board books aisle which seemed greatly expanded, but its been a long time since we needed books for a young child, so maybe they have always had a lot.
Review №3
2022-08-11I purchased a diploma frame, online. It arrived with broken glass and nicks in the wood. No problem - life happens. I called and spoke to bookstore rep who got me connected with Aida (sp?). She was ABSOLUTELY fantastic and is shipping out another same day and she shared she would be packaging it up herself. Very appreciative of this customer service.
Review №4
2022-07-05Always glad to back to my Alma and the bookstore allows me to take back a few souvenirs from Columbia back with me.
Review №5
2019-11-21The bookstore at Columbia University is allright, but it used to be so much better! Now it has basic stuff like most chain stores, but very little outside the middle of the road. Almost half of the store is clothing and Columbia University merchandise. For a university bookstore, this doesnt really meet the needs.
Review №6
2022-07-10Great clean area with all the Columbia Lions merchandise. It has clothes and books and shot glasses, etc.
Review №7
2022-07-14Beautiful, lots of gorgeous souvenirs, plus all the usual new and used books and other school supplies
Review №8
2022-03-15Great store, has a limited selection of books. But has a great selection of textbooks that non-matriculated persons are able to select from. Always a great resource.!!!
Review №9
2022-08-13Nice bookstore and helpful staff. Many designs to choose from.
Review №10
2020-11-10I never thought that I would be treated so badly in this bookstore of this famous university. I am an English student at this university and I personally went to buy a book. I asked a guy with no hair who works there about a book I needed to study English and his treatment to me was super impolite and rude. I went back with him to ask him if by any chance they had a damaged or used version of the book and his answer was worse. Extremely unpleasant and disappointing to be treated like this at this book sale. If you decide to buy a book here , stay away from this guy.