Best store on Melrose. With great selection of kicks and streetwear necessities. The guys that work here like Christian and Franz are the nicest dude you will meet in the industry. If you're looking for Adidas, Nikes, toys, they will have it. Also make sure to check them out every special release because they always carry all limited releases. Next time you swing by tell them Louie sent you! read more

Internet says it closes at 7, everywhere says 7... showed up Thursday night at 6:30 and it was closed. Worst part is it's the only store that carry's bearbricks, which my son loves and we went to universal studios for his bday and promised to take him to get bearbricks. We live 2 hours south of here. So my son was very bummed that we couldn't end the day with what I promised. read more

I wish I could give more stars than five! New Bait shoppers here, and couldn't be more pleased with the friendliness and overall help Chris gave both times we came in! Definitely new fans of this brand, and will come back forever because of the awesome service and amazing products! Thanks for keeping the fireplaces on guys! read more

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Review is for the company in general. Purchased clothes from their site online and the quality was so bad. T shirt felt like a paper blend. I definitely needed to return these but they have a policy where you can't make returns to their brick and mortar, and instead need to ship the products back to them(no return label provided) which was around $10-15 for me. I called their customer service line and the melrose location, both employees were rude. Don't buy anything bait brand. Quality is ass. Policy is ass. Service is ass. Fuck these guys read more

Worst service ever. This place is wack. Both sales people on the floor were rude, but especially one of them. Was trying a shirt on and she made some comment like "looks just like the shirt you have on now". Can't explain it all here, but the only reason I didn't loose it on these horrible sales associates is because they carry BBC. I know now I'll never go there again, but these people don't deserve your money. I also sat in a chair that I planned to buy and they were super rude and said I couldn't sit in the chair that was for sale. I also would have dropped a grand on clothing. Dropped everything a left with $5500 worth of gold on smiling. read more

This review is long overdue. I came here a long time ago because my husband wanted to purchase a shirt. While he was trying them on, I spotted a very cute Herschel wallet. I asked to see it and it didn't have a price which was cool because you can't put a price on something you really want right? So without hesitation, I told the cashier I was going to purchase it. He replied in a questioning demeaning way, "You do know this is a $100.00 wallet right?" So what? Give me two of them and I'll give you $200.00!!!! read more

ANTI-SOCIAL SOCIAL CLUB staff. Don't come here expecting stellar service because the employees are nonchalant hypebeasts. If you go to Bait for a release raffle, they may cheat you. Out of all the employees, Niko is the worst. He's everyone's, "go handle it" person. (A.K.A: the store's f-boy.) He will act like he's helpless and dumbfounded when solving problems with customers. If you need higher authority to manage a problem, the store manager sends Niko back to tell you that he doesn't want to talk to you ..... Have you ever heard of any retail store manager saying some sh** like that before?!? All in all, bad service. If you don't care about being treated well and just want to drop bags off on merch. You are good to go, definitely shop here! :) read more

I purchased the Adidas Consortium day one online. The item arrived 6 days later but it was the wrong size. I called their customer service department and they told me to send a picture of the box and the shoes to see if it was the mistake of the manufacturer. It turns out that the person who prep the order made a mistake. They told me they would send me the correct order but it would take at least another 5 days for them to send it to me. That means the item will not get to me until at least 10 days. I politely asked them for a refund but they refused. Will not shop here anymore. read more

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Nice store if you are into be@rbricks and hype sneakers. Always have a great selection. However if you are planning on camping in front of their store don't waste ur time. They let other people cut in front of the line. So if you are just looking to buy some chill be@rbricks head here. read more

I was here in California just hanging out with my boy, and he got me to like the new Adidas NMDs. I called every store in LA and everywhere I called was sold out... Until I called BAIT, they told me they had a size 8, 12, and 13 left. I asked if they could do a hold just for the hell of it. I didn't expect them to honor a hold since it's a sold out and hyped sneaker. God blessed me... and they were able to hold me down that size 8. I quickly made my way there and tried on the shoe and it fit perfectly... and purchased the sneakers. I'm so hard now. BLESS UP read more

Just don't come here if you're try to get a newly released shoe. They have no structure in their lines, no wrist bands/ tickets etc so people will skip! And they will say absolutely nothing. They will also not tell you what they have available until you're in the store! Straight garbage. I will never return read more

Not cool how you let the (The Cool) the store next to you cut in line to purchase the wave runners just to go next store and sell them for resell price! You guys need to hand out wristbands or numbers to make it even for everyone that wait in line fairly. Instead you let a resell store cut in line just so they can go next store and sell for resell price after they cut the line... Shady business you running and none of you speak up and say anything! read more

The location is great. And the amount of shoes they have is awesome. But the customer service is awful. I walked in when there was ABSOLUTELY no one in the store and the person in the front didn't greet us for a solid 5 minutes. It took him around 3 minutes to acknowledge us and then finally faintly said hello. My boyfriend wanted to buy a Bait sweater and we literally physically had to try to get the guys attention. After finally getting it, we asked for a size on a sweater since they had a promo off merchandise and he said that he would go to the back and check. He was gone for a minute before he came back and said he didn't have the size. He didn't offer us anything else, which is really a shame because my boyfriend is from England and he would have been ready and willing to buy an up and coming brand to rock in the u.k read more

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE ! They definitely make it a priority in this store! Overall cool store with great merchandise! read more

Aside from the large selection of great clothing the shop has a great selection of exclusive action figures. The environment is really feel good and clean. Usually you'll expect shitty customer service from kids thinking they're cooler than LL Cool J as you'd expect of any hype shop on Melrose or Fairfax but the people working this shop were quick to defer me from that concept. The guys working were quick to greet me and make me feel comfortable. I was helped by James. Originally I had come in expecting to purchase a United Arrows jacket but when I tried it out it didn't fit me the way I had pictured it but he was quick to pick up on what I looked good in and I came out with another jacket. Thanks yo read more

My first time at the store and all I can say is i loved how the store was set up, the staff was super friendly and helpful. The manager Chris was a super nice dude and answered any and every question I had. I loved this store and will definitely come back. read more

I haven't even been to this location, but I'd give this place zero stars if I could. Here's why. I called the store simply asking if they had any skate decks from one of the brands listed on their website. Here's how that phone call went: Me: "do you have any nsurgo skate decks in stock?" Employee: "which brand?" Me: "nsurgo" Emp: (in such a rude manner) "what? What is that?..." Me: "it's a company that sells skate decks (among other things)... they have items listed on your site.." Emp: *hangs up* Me: "wtf, this douchebag just hung up on me" Seriously dude? You work in retail where your job is to serve the customer. If you can't handle that, then quit. Don't bring down the company's reputation because of your shitty attitude. I later called the diamond bar and orange location, who were nice enough to check for me. I explained to them what happened when I called the melrose location, the guy from the orange location apologized on behalf of you guys. Seriously, this is an issue that the other stores don't need to apologize for. Hire some new staff that actually want to help the customers, otherwise you're just going to drive them away. To the douchebag I spoke with on the phone, do yourself a favor and quit. read more

Great range of footwear, apparel, accessories, and limited collectibles. Lifestyle footwear including adidas, Converse, Vans, Asics, New Balance, Puma, and Saucony. Publish, Nudie Jeans, Stussy, Undefeated, Herschel Supply Co., Ray Ban, BAIT, Mitchell and Ness, Jason Markk, and more. Medicom Toys, Sideshow Collectibles, Hot Toys, Original Fake, Mindstyle, and Enterbay. read more

Haven't been in the store for a minute! Stoped going in because of poor cust service, HOWEVER new guy helped me today named Chris! This dude knows his stuff! Super friendly and helpful! As a collector I need support from a guy like Chris ITS ABOUT TIME BAIT!!! read more

NIKO customer service was EXCELLENT!! Helped me find everything I wanted and did so with a smile. He even offered his own personal opinion on what he thought was a good purchase or not. Will definitely come back for his service. THANKS NIKO!!! -Astro Boy read more

I stood around for 5 min, no other customers and I asked for price of an item... But instead of helping me the 2 workers were ordering burritos. I went up to ask them and they never got back to me about price. I guess I don't look like the demographic to shop there. read more

Really cool store wish I can give it a 5 for the Kobe and Lebron huge statues they have. Unfortunately the Filipino and Mexican employees are on their iPhones instead of realizing I would buy the whole store out because I'm rich as hell but I have an ego so I didn't buy one thing. They didn't even say hello, can I help you with anything. So sad for such a cool store they have shitty employees l. read more

Basic customer service. I reached out via email with questions on a gift for my guy as well as went in store----you have young ones working who feel too cool to help or give real assistance--yet they are not unique or dope enough store for bad service. I decided to order from Need Supply who had the Karhu x Flat collaboration I was seeking out of Virginia due to the lackluster service bait provided. They offer free shipping, great customer service and beautiful pieces--needsupply.com shop there! read more

If you can get your merchandise in any where else. Don't get it here. They won't accept return on which they defined as "collectible" items, and they don't even tell you this item is not refundable when you purchase. Even they do accept return on some of the "regular" item. They will only give you store credit. read more

Awesome store ! Rare items! The store looks very good and the sellers are kind. If you can't find your size go check their website there's plenty of awrsome things on it ! read more

By far, this is one of my favorite stores! They have outstanding customer service and they have a great selection of shoes, clothes, and collectibles. Their employees are very friendly and helpful. When I went in the other day, the store was very clean and organized. read more

No one really greets you when you walk in but I guess they get a lot of foot traffic and don't even bother with any kind of customer service. I guess it's just the culture of shoe/collectible stores but maybe I'm just a little old school. I came in to pick up their wu-tang x transformers vinyl figures. I wanted Optimus but the guy at the counter didn't really know the difference between each character which was fine because the boxes were color coded, but then he sold me the wrong one which I didn't realize til i got home. Anyway, they got 2 stars because I called and they exchanged it for me even though when i called they didn't really seem thrilled about having to do anything. I went back a couple days later and decided to enter a raffle for a super limited sneaker release while i was doing the exchange but i never go so much as a courtesy email saying if i won or not. I suspect this store, along with their other locations, aren't exactly forthcoming with their releases, but maybe that's just how BAIT does business. Probably won't be back and just buy online. read more

Great selection of shoes. Seriously a dope store. This place is new and they are a welcome addition to Melrose. Just bought an amazing pair of Addidas got 10% off and they were ten bucks less than on the Addidas site. Not bad. I will be back, soon. read more

Very courteous people. The hype is real. I was helped by a young man named James and he helped me pick out a lot of stuff. I was satisfied

Best store around LA melrose.. Toys, shoes and other cool stuff. Was able to grab a couple. Thanks to the cool staff christian, kayla, james and fayne. Check also Bait diamond bar. Bait is the only place i shop a family type environment... read more

Great store with great sneaker shoe selections. Highly recommended and friendly service. Definitely will return for more purchases.

Not sure what everyone here is complaining about the girl who answers phones, she was nice and gave great customer service. The two who helped me were James and Kayla. I went in not knowing what kind of bag I wanted & they helped me and guided me through the process! I came out broke, but I left happy with a HEX bag and a HEX iPhone case. Thanks James and Kayla, you guys were the best :) read more

Here is the deal. Products make me want to go certain stores. Customer service is what gets me to come back and never again in my life will I step up in that store. You can get these "collectibles" elsewhere yo. My cousin and her BF were visiting from SD and since I work down the way I thought "Hey, let me take these dudes around Melrose!" and B.A.I.T happened to be one of the places we visited. I walked in thinking "Dope, They're playing some Dilla music!" and when I looked at the employees for a greeting, we got a weird stare and then they went back to doing whatever the fuck they was doing... which was staring at their phone. So then I took it upon myself to greet them and you know what the fuck happened!? THEY DIDN'T SAY A GODDAMN THING! These are the people who think they are cool as shit. This "I don't give a shit to be here" attitude is so fucking lame dude. On the real, I ain't never felt so disrespected. If these people hate their job so fucking much (which is what it seems like) then they got to take that shit somewhere else man. Cool store but fuck the rude employees with the shitty customer service. I'm so tired of sales associates tryna be cool by being rude. I swear next time I might go in there and just misplace a bunch of shit just so I can give them something to be more pissed off about other than their jobs which they should be fucking thankful for. read more

Walked in , the two guys working didn't look up from their phones so it was really akward looking at the shoes so I just walked out. Those guys looked bored they should take advantage of the 2 customers that walk in every hour read more

Horrible experience. I had called 2 weeks ago to ask if they have the Women's Adidas Tubular Defiant white shoes in their location as Diamond Bar previously mentioned that they did and when they answered, they actually said they did have them. I asked if they could transfer to Diamond Bar, the girl said yes, I left my info and all that shit. I was so excited but I was willing to wait until next week for me to pick them up. I waited. Called every 2-3 days to check and they said yes it will be transferred on Wednesday because that is when the truck comes to pick up merch whatever. So I waited again. I waited a whole week and called again and the guy said it was already picked up but it won't get to DB until Thursday this week. I call today, Friday. After TWO FCKNG WEEKS, I call AGAIN only for the girl to say "oh we've left you messages before saying that we didn't actually have it. It turned out to be the wrong color shoes in the box." I NEVER NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER received ANY NOT EVEN ONE voicemail or e-mail from them. LAZY INCOMPETENT LIAR! I have already heard that management and operations here is a piece of shit but I thought I'd give them a chance but I WAS JUST PROVEN THAT THEY DON'T DESERVE TO HAVE CUSTOMERS AND THEIR BUSINESS SHOULD JUST CLOSE. OH AND BTW, I JUST TRIED RETURNING MY SHOES AND THEY WILL NOT GIVE ME BACK MY MONEY. THEIR RETURN POLICY IS EXCHANGE/STORE CREDIT ONLY!!! THIS COMPANY IS A THIEF. I SWEAR. STAY AWAY FROM THEM read more

Visited the store my first time. Kayla and Christians were phenomenal. More than understanding and willing to help. Environment is extremely welcoming because of staff as well as bright colored inventory and setting! Would love to go back soon! read more

Great service! Good place to find bearbricks! 100%, 400%, and 1000%. Will be back to purchase more!

Amazinggg selection of shoes- many of which are hard to find anywhere else. Seriously a sick store! Also has a selection of shirts, toys, and accessories. Matt helped us and was super helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable read more