I used to like to come and shop, dine at the Empire Center when it opened…read more It is a huge, outdoors shopping center in Burbank. Free parking. But lately it's an necessary evil, I come only when I really need certain items I have to get in stores at Target, Best Buy, Michaels and the dreaded Walmart. Lots of chains which I try to avoid as much as possible. I stopped coming here for dining or donuts at Krispy Kreme as I don't care for them anymore for years now. Much better choices elsewhere. Traffic got congested in the area, I even saw accidents happen. Also, no one wants to give your turn here at Stop signs. It makes it more stressful.

This outdoor is only about 1.5 miles from my house but I very seldom come here. Stores include…read moreWalmart, Target, Lowe's, Best Buy, REI, Michael's and a few more smaller stores. You can also find here Krispy Kreme, Olive Garden, Outback, and several fast food restaurants. Let me tell you why I don't like coming here. Traffic is a nightmare. It always has been but it got even worse when an entrance to 5 freeway was added. Not a fan period.

Back when my grandfather was able to drive and he lived in Glendale, he would always take my…read morebrother and I here. I remember there used to be an fye, a pet store, and a Todai Buffet. Alas those days are long gone and my grandpa can no longer drive, a bit sad and a bit nostalgic to look back on, I digress. It's a huge mall and I definitely prefer it over going to the Americana across the street (free parking here and such), but again, it's a huge mall that attracts all around, so parking can get quite busy, especially on the weekends, so keep that in mind. I like that there's an attached Target and lots of shopping and dining options. They have all of the franchises that you find at a standard mall and at a higher end mall too, so you get a good mix of both. There's an Apple Store, Beard Papa (not many of these left sadly), Bath and Body Works, Heytea, Hot Topic, Kura, Lacoste, Lush, Marugame Udon, Miniso, Molly Tea, Pop Mart, the Lego Store (I remember visiting this as a child), Uniqlo, Tokyo Life Style, etc. There's a markedly newer and lively part of the mall and when you go to the periphery, there's a strange mini floor on one of the top floors and the crowds start parsing through. It used to be the only mall where we could get some of these franchises and foods or we'd have to travel more into the OC, but now that the Santa Anita mall has almost every business that I would need, going to the Glendale Galleria is a once in awhile treat if we're already in the area.

On Sunday (6/14/2026) I went to Glendale Galleria with my mom and my brother…read more My mom bought some shoes and cosmetics, and I picked up both a Beef Kabob and a Chicken Kabob from Massis Kabob. After that, we all had dinner together at Kura Sushi. After dinner at Kura Sushi, I decided to pick up another kabob to go for my other brother at home. As I was walking back to Kura Sushi with the food, I passed by the restroom area near the food court and a kiosk that appeared to offer eyebrow tattooing services. A Hispanic female janitor was cleaning the area. My mom had called me and was asking me to come back quickly, so I was walking at a very fast pace with the takeout order in my hand. Suddenly, the female janitor jabbed me in the arm and started speaking angrily in Spanish. I couldn't understand a single word she was saying, and I was completely shocked by her behavior. I assume that because I was walking quickly to get back to my mom, I may not have noticed that she had placed a caution sign and was cleaning that section of the floor. Perhaps I accidentally walked through the area she was working on. Even so, I found it completely unacceptable for someone to jab me in the arm like that. To make matters worse, she kept speaking to me in Spanish, which I could not understand. I honestly thought her behavior was very inappropriate. I simply responded, "Please speak English and do not touch me, OK?" My mom was waiting for me and wanted to leave right away, so I didn't have time to continue the conversation and just walked away. However, the more I think about what happened that day, the more upset it makes me. I sincerely hope I never experience something this unpleasant again. Glendale Galleria should do a better job of training its employees on how to interact respectfully with customers.

NoHo West is a very nice and comfortable place to walk around, shop, eat, and spend time. It…read morereminds me a lot of The Americana in Glendale, with a modern open-air design and a pleasant atmosphere. A great addition to North Hollywood.

This has developed so much since I was here in 2021 and I like the new additions like Nordstrom…read moreRack and LA Fitness. They have a few elevated fast food-ish places like a Mediterranean place owned by Umami. We scored a free parking spot outside the garage so no validation was needed.

Hands down the most reasonably priced Thai food you'll find in the area! Wat Thai food court is…read moreonly open on the weekends, and it does get quite busy quite early. We arrived a little past 10 and were very fortunate to find a parking spot as the lot was just about completely full (there are attendants that help you out with the parking). Make sure to bring cash, as that's your main method of payment. You exchange your cash for colored tokens at a booth, and use the tokens to purchase food from the different stalls. If you have tokens left over, you can exchange them back for cash. There are so many food stalls and they all look like they have delicious food! I got a picture of my Pad Thai, but also ordered some fried rice and other foods to go. I thought the Pad Thai was very flavorful, and really can't be beaten for $8. There are lots of outdoor benches (covered) where you can sit and enjoy your food, and I also saw a lot of people getting food to go. Felt like an authentic night market. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

Finally got to visit! Has been on my list for the longest…read moretime and finally had time to head out there. It was great to see so many people in small area form a little community. Parking wasn't bad, people in and out. Also street parking. Don't be confused by the token system! The $ amount is listed on the tokens: $1, $2, $5. Tried what is normally recommended. Pad Thai, Khao Soi Crispy Chicken Noodles, papaya salad, skewers, and Thai tea from Wat Thai cafe. About 15 vendors at the time of visit. Made sure to stop by the temple and did a little prayer. There's quite a few buddhas to pray to, depending on what you are hoping for.

This indoor swap meet is really cool. It's not as big as the one down the street, but you can find…read moreanything. The clothing store at the front is owned by Carlos, very nice asian man, he has plenty of stock in clothing, hats, jerseys, jackets, and wind breakers. He also has plenty of clothing brands and work pants. He is very courteous and speaks fluent spanish. The prices for anything are very reasonable, cash is king. He does take cards, but if you bring cash expect a better deal. Usually, he has what you need in stock with plenty of boxes stored around his store. There's food spots in the back, Filipino massage, botanical, hair cut places, shoe stores, jewelry stores, candy, and perfume stores etc. the parking lot is huge, but surrounding businesses share same lot so it can get busy. If you go early when they open at10:00a.m. You can beat the heat and get in and out with parking fairly easy. Thank you to Carlos for always being so friendly, talkative, and funny personality.

Love this swap meet .they sell cheap pupusas 2.50 everyday. They sell Ben Davis dickies fresco…read moreBen's .

Always love this promenade leading to Universal Studios…read more There are tons of restaurants and stores for you to check out. There's also the cinema which you can get parking waived if you are here for movies. The water splash zone is fun for the toddlers and there's always live art performances.

What a fun and exciting time! Yes, it's a touristy area. It's a place to people watch and enjoy all…read morethe craziness. There's a ton of shopping and eateries. We were here during the day, but the evening night lights would be beautiful to see up close. Next trip! There's a lot of people doing some sort of entertainment outside the shops. It's never a dull moment. We liked walking all around. Sometimes we would shop or stopped for a coffee before continuing our adventure! It's nice to see all the different iconic signs.

Huge shopping center right off of Empire Blvd. It was convenient as I was staying in the area…read more Target, Lowe's, Walmart, restaurants etc. There's also a REI and a seperate plaza area where some of the restaurants are. I was just visiting but if I lived close by I would definitely use this shopping center

For those looking for a quick shopping experience, there is none more appropriate than Burbank…read moreEmpire Center. It is right off the 5 Freeway less than a couple miles from the Burbank Airport. There are plenty of shopping options anchored by Best Buy, Walmart, Lowe's, Staples and Target. There are plenty of culinary options anchored by Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Panda Express and Sharky's Mexican Restaurant. There are plenty of libation options anchored by Starbucks, Jamba Juice and BevMo! There are plenty of other shopping options all around. Traffic flow gets a little stiff from time to time but multiple access points mitigate that very well. Your trip here will not end in disappointment.

What a great night. My hubby and I were in Pasadena and ended up here after our visit. This was…read moretruly an unexpected gem. Every location we stopped at service was friendly. The Tesla dealership was super cool. No pressure we just wanted to check out their showroom. We stopped by the Timeless Luxury jewelry cart where I got a really cute forever bracelet that I love and the price was reasonable. They had plenty of shops and food spots. Also live entertainment. Parking was in as structure and for the three hours we were there it was about $16 dollars. It was a nice evening, I would definitely visit again.

Great venue, dining, shops BUT Hi rise parking garage is the worst…read morePoor lit interior esp for PM hours Poor signage Poor floor markings Bad for Night use NO bright colors, stripes etc to denote lots & Exits. Once in by error No U turn area to turn OUT if enter by mistake Galleria next door has better parking. Parking too tight & compact Poor overhead lighting in low Leumens brightness Safety issue Otherwise place can boom if fix the parking center area