I like to stop by Barns & Nobles when I need to change things up if I work from home for few days in a row. Their service and the quality of coffee and pastries are pretty consistent. Too bad they do not accept Starbucks giftcards, though. For the most part, people are fairly quiet. But, a few times, I sat next to a few different groups who thought they owned this place and talked my ears off(even if I was not on their tables). I guess, it’s hit or miss when ti comes to the noise level. Still, I appreciate this place.