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Borders
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243 Madonna RdSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 544-8222
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for Borders
6 reviews in English
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Review from Steven P.
San Jose, CA
4 stars
I've noticed that sometimes the regular section of Borders is dreadfully understaffed. I remember on one occasion I was the third person in line and it took me somewhere around 10-15 minutes to get to the front.
I come here regularly to read/study in the Seattle's Best coffee area. I always have a good time relaxing whether that;s on the couch seating or the regular tables. The coffee/tea is always refreshing and that particular set of staff is never short on help.
On a sidenote - it's nice to have a Borders around after seeing so many close down. I'm glad this one is still open. -
Review from Gerard I.
Pasadena, CA
10/23/2008
I was here for a bit. I like books, I had ZERO computer access (not able to access Amazon), therefore, I had to bite the bullet and buy something here. Oh, and I had to buy a replacement DVD of Vampire Hunter D that a "friend" never gave back. Hey, you don't mess with another man's anime!
I bought one book and the dvd.
I also joined their rewards program for gratis.
It was pleasant. -
Review from Brian K.
10/21/2008
Meh. It's a local big-box bookstore. Coffee shop, music, movies, books! What can I say - if you've been in a Borders, you've been in this one. I was at a Borders in Boston recently, it was a bit bigger, but still Borders. If consistency and lack of character are what you seek, look no further. I suppose it's one of the few places in this shopping area where you can sit and relax with a coffee.
Alternatives which are local: Crushed Grape nearby for food and coffee. Novel Experience downtown for books (see my review, it doesn't serve all your needs). -
Review from Ms. B.
San Luis Obispo, CA
1/9/2011
Clean, organized, helpful employees, vast selection, and they even have coffee here. I give 3 stars because I prefer to buy used copies and then trade them back for "new" (to me anyway) books at our local used book store. I just don't see the point in buying new books but I suppose someone has to buy them for them to end up circulating in the used book stores.
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Review from Isaiah N.
San Luis Obispo, CA
3/24/2009
I went in here to get a reference manual, and sure enough they did have one. I bought it, but later returned it after I realized I got the wrong book. Thankfully the staff didn't make a big deal out of returning it, so kudos to them for their professionalism. :)
Other than that, Borders is your typical big-box bookstore complete with coffee shop, wi-fi Internet, music, and of course, books (lots and lots of books ranging from many different subjects). The items are a little pricey, but if you join their rewards program, you might receive a useful coupon or two in your e-mail inbox. At least when you use those coupons (observing from my experience), Borders usually has lower prices than Barnes & Noble. -
Review from Haz O.
Oceano, CA
11/27/2008
Pretty good coffee, nice selection of books, although they are heavily overpriced. A good place to read a magazine and chill out.
