Overall, I was very happy with my experience in Independence Mall. I found and purchased items in…read moreDillards, Rainbow, American Eagle, Earthbound, and Hot Topic. The service I received in these stores were good to exemplary. Dillards and Earthbound were my favorite stores in the mall and where I received the best discounts, got hard to find or rare items, free gifts with purchase at Lancome in Dillards, and had the most exemplary customer service from Caroline at Lancome & Robert in men's shoes at Dillards and Sarah in Earthbound. I wish I was able to spend more time in the mall to see Ulta and Five Below yet my time was limited there. I purchased items at discounted prices in all of the stores I mentioned. I would definitely come back to this mall again.

We actually had a destination in mind when we pulled into the lot at Independence Mall, which felt…read morelike a small victory. Mrs. K. was on a mission for a few things from Bath & Body Works, and after navigating the lumpy terrain of a Wilmington cemetery earlier, she was ready for some smooth, level walking. Having a purpose gave the visit a bit more shape, and that was welcome. Independence Mall has been around since 1979, opening in the heyday of American mall culture with Belk-Beery, JCPenney, and Sears as its original anchors. A fourth wing came along in 2001 to make room for Dillard's, and the place has seen a fair bit of redesign since then. These days, it leans more open and airy, with nods to Wilmington's coastal vibe. We weren't in a hurry, so we mostly wandered just taking it in. We ducked into a couple of shops, browsed a bit, and yes, came away with the Bath & Body Works haul we'd hoped for. All in all, a relaxed and satisfying stop. [Review 1352 of 2025 - 4471 in North Carolina - 24904 overall]

I've been wanting to visit here since they opened. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon while they were…read moresetting up for an event. DJ going, bar open and a few food trucks to choose from. We went with Lynne's concessions which we've seen around town before...burger and a chicken quesadilla both came with fries. Really good! The guys behind the bar were super friendly too. There's corn hole along with a few other games set up and lots of places to sit with umbrellas and shade. Our daughter had a great time running around with all the other kids, which was great that it was enclosed for the most part. Restrooms on site and FREE parking. Support local!

Arrived around 530pm and was able to find close street parking (free). A lot of people were already…read morethere with their dogs and kids, so all of the limited nine bench tables were filled up. They also had one long bench seating lined up on one side, close to the bench tables. Sitting there made it a little awkward to be in such close proximity to the people on the bench tables. Small Pole table trays were available too if you don't mind standing. There's plenty of open space, so hopefully in the future they can add more seating. It may be a good idea to bring your own seats and side table if you want to do extra work. Four food trucks were lined up on one side: Rude Bwoys, Italian Ice, Gusty Peruano, and another one. There was a short line for Gusty Peruano. The pager they gave us notified us when the food was ready, took less than 15 minutes. Food was great, although expensive. The Smashburger was delicious, but the fries were on the softer side. Causa a la Limeña was good too. We didn't get drinks since there was an extremely long line, but when we initially arrived, there was no line. So if that happens to you, take advantage of that while you can. The DJ was starting to set up right when we were leaving. There were some cornhole boards. Didn't see any bathrooms or porta potties. Gusty Peruano made it worth it to visit, otherwise, not sure if I would be back.

I want to shout out to the young woman who helped me purchase two outfits for my son. Her name was…read moreToya J. I wish there were more sales associates like her in the world. She made my shopping experience easy and put a giant smile on my son's face. We are coming back!!!! Thank you, Toya!

Coastal Grand Mall is a nice place to hide from the heat. There are plenty of shops, a movie…read moretheater, and a small food court. While it's not huge, you can still find some good-quality food options. Overall, a relaxing place to hang out.

Service was excellent. The atmosphere so cute. The food was ok a little salty for our taste but…read moreedible.

Excellent food with amazing scenery. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. But go when it's…read morecooler and sit outside.

Folks give this mall a hard time because it doesn't have a lot going for it, but Jacksonville…read moreitself doesn't offer much. You have Western Blvd and two other main roads and that's it. I'm super grateful that it exists. This is a decently sized mall for the town. The mall has around 60 stores and kiosks combined. That's really good! I don't know what others are expecting? Sorry it doesn't have a Gucci store? On a good day when I feel like abusing my wallet, I only visit a quarter of the stores - GameStop, Torrid, and Hot Topic included on the list. The food options are meh, but most of the time I don't venture far from my chicken teriyaki samples and a pretzel. Restrooms are clean which is a huge thing for me! I can't stand a public space with dirty toilets! You get to walk around, see the sights, hang out with friends and family... It's a good, little mall. Give it a break.

It was a mall. There was a variety of well known stores (Hot Topic, Victoria's Secret, Barnes&…read moreNobel) and some unique finds. The workers at all stores were nice. I don't know how to speak to the value categories. It was a typical mall in the southern US. We had a nice time, my teenagers liked it, if I went back to Jacksonville, I would visit again.

Very few stores still open. Food court consists of about three places, at least one of which is not…read moreopen everyday. Vacancies outnumber occupied stores by about 10 to 1. Belk and Bass Pro are the only popular stores left. Some kind or restaurant/arcade just opened that I know nothing about. On most days, while walking from one end of the mall to the other, you can count all the customers without taking off your shoes. On the plus side, parking is a breeze because of the very few stores. On a related note, I saw a small statue of an African Grey Parrot in one of the stores that I considered buying. The cost was around $150. Too much money. When I got home, I found the identical piece for $40 on Amazon. That store will now be limited to showrooming.

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Its a PX, what more can I say. Standard stuff, some mark…read moredown items and cool drinks.

I normally don't have any issues shopping at an AAFES location. My visit this past Saturday, Feb 1,…read more2025 around 3:30 pm to the gun shop was very disappointing. No acknowledgment by two representatives as we waited at the counter to receive assistance to review and purchase firearms. The issue I have if you are going to carry on a conversation (two employees) with a customer for a length of time, out of professional courtesy you would let and or acknowledge perspective customers know you' ll be with them in a minute. I would recommend North Post Gun Shop spend time with the customer service representatives at South Post Gun Shop who acknowledges customers and let's them know they will be with them shortly if they are busy with a customer. I've purchased firearms from AAFES without any issues in the past. Just recently purchased a home defense firearm from the South Post a day ago. Nevertheless, the length of time I waited with no acknowledgement was poor to say the least. My friend and I was ready to spend money on firearm purchases. Due to the lack and acknowledgment of customer service we decided to take our business elsewhere which AAFES lost out on.

This mall has stayed shockingly busy through today - all anchors have tenants and it's probably 90%…read morefull - even the food court which is wild. It definitely is a little rough around the edges (Macys is a bit gross in spots) but the mall as a whole has some charm. Even has mall smell. I don't get why the parking lot is larger than the mall and there are more modern stores across the street, but this is one of the last malls in the country that either isn't half dead or gone to impractical upscale stores.

This mall is very nice and moving. I enjoy the outlay of the different stores that they have. H&M,…read moreTilleys, Spencer's, and JC Penny's to name a few. The place that makes a good mall is the food court. Sarku, Mr Cow, and Great Steak, Primo Pizza are my favorites. The value is reasonable and the folks here really take their experience to work. Come down and visit Cross Creek Mall here in All American City and you will have many options to explore.

The new Panda Express is the best... I'm so excited to be able to go to lunch and eat something…read morethat I don't have to go off Post for... Will be eating here often . wish it was more beef but it was all very tasty

One stop shop for uniforms and sporting goods. Get here to the food court around 11:15-11:30 to…read moreavoid the long lines.

New Bern has a vibrant and exciting downtown area; however, it's "Mall" is a bit lacking. Coming…read morefrom a more metropolitan area, I was use to a large 2-story Mall with plenty of choices. While we do have a nice Belk, we need a Kohl's and/or Stein-mart and other unique stores!

Significant improvements have been made over the last few years. Interior and exterior renovations…read morewith new carpet, decor, etc. This facility has been impacted by the retail shift and Covid, but still have several key stores and restaurants.