I recently stopped by The Gardens Mall while visiting one of the gelato shops, and it reminded me…read morewhat a pleasant place it is to spend an afternoon. The mall is clean, bright, and beautifully maintained, making it a comfortable destination--especially on a hot Florida day. The air-conditioned indoor setting is a welcome escape, and there's a great mix of stores, whether you're shopping for fashion, gifts, or just browsing. Another plus is the ample parking. It's easy to get in and out without the hassle of circling for a spot. You can park in the shade or not! Whether you're planning a shopping trip, grabbing a bite to eat, or simply making a stop at one of the specialty shops, The Gardens Mall is a relaxing and enjoyable place to visit.

The Gardens Mall first opened its doors on October 5, 1988, as The Gardens of the Palm Beaches…read more Developed by The Forbes Company on 400 acres along PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, the two story, 1.4 million-square-foot shopping destination had Macy's, Sears, and Burdines as its original anchor stores. Over the next few years, it continued to grow into one of South Florida's premier luxury malls, with Bloomingdale's opening in 1990 and Saks Fifth Avenue following in 1991. Burdines closed in 2004 as part of Federated Department Stores' corporate consolidation and was replaced by a two-story Nordstrom in 2006. Sears, one of the mall's original anchors, permanently closed on February 29, 2024. This was my first visit to The Gardens Mall, and everything about it exuded luxury. Parking is plentiful and free. Inside the elegant fountains and water features, lush faux floral arrangements, and sculptures scattered throughout the mall lent themselves to creating an upscale atmosphere. The shopping lineup is equally high end with designer boutiques like Talbot's, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Tiffany, Lilly Pulitzer, Chanel, Gucci, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, and many more. When it's time for a break, the elegant Gardens Café food court offers quick service favorites like Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack, and Charley's Philly Steaks. I especially loved the mural that wraps around the food court called A Story of Florida. It depicts Florida's earliest history of indigenous people and the arrival of the Spanish and ends with a space shuttle taking flight. Full-service restaurants include California Pizza Kitchen, Cooper's Hawk Winery, P.F. Chang's, and Brio Italian Grille which all have sit down dining options. I liked walking around the mall and while I don't generally shop luxury brands I did check out the Hallmark and Yeti store. I would come back for a bite to eat and to take in the beautiful surroundings. Even if designer labels aren't in your budget, it's worth stopping by to window shop and enjoy the tranquil vibe while taking advantage of very appreciated air conditioning, which is so vital this time of year.

I custom ordered a sleeper couch from Macys. The order came more quickly than I expected. It's…read moregorgeous It was delivered to Chicago and the delivery crew was outstanding. I am so pleased thank you Macys.

Wedgewood fine bone china teacup, and matching saucer were wrapped in plastic and set on the Last…read moreAct table of the kitchenware section. There was no barcode and no price on either item, nor was there any Last Act label. The African-American saleslady in her late 40s who helped me initially was pleasant and professional, and attempted to find out what the sale price should be; but not being able to, she ended up having to call her manager. Said section manager of course turned out to be Spanish and much younger, as Macy's has made sure is the case in pretty much every store, from The Falls all the way up to Melbourne, in this instance likely of Cubanoid / CentAm extraction. She immediately gave me the curt greeting and short treatment that I've come to expect from two decades of working with that species in Miami. The worksheet performed consisted in effectively googling a photograph of the set I wanted to purchase, which anyone under 99 can do in about 60 seconds. She was not interested in my showing her that the Kate Spade saucer, placed right next to the Wedgewood set, had been marked down on that same Last Act table to six dollars and change per it's label. She was insistent that in this case I needed to pay 50% of the full price, in other words $45. She stuttered through a ten-second lecture amounting to the item I wanted being in a different category, and that the Last Act items marked down to the level of the Kate Spade saucer, are those that are not selling. This type of blatant racism coupled with the insulting dictum that all gringos are weak, frightened, helpless monolingual idiots, which is pervasive in South Florida (roughly Ocala to Key West) and rapidly making it its way up north, is going to come back and bite yet another brand when Americans take their business online and in some cases to stores where we are still treated somewhat respectfully (depending on where the employee hails from). I left silently because there is zero protection for my demographic in the 2020s, just as there hasn't been for the last 50 years. An hour later, I returned to find that Cubanita-Hispana had re-ticketed the item to be at 50% off of $90, and placed it AGAIN on the Last Act table. All of this is on film, you don't have to take my word for it. This is their way of letting us know, every single day and everywhere we may be, that they've taken over and that we need to go. It's extremely important to understand that what began as a business decision on the part of a then venerable brand, first fueled by the housing bubble and subsequent recession, then followed by the pandemic and its attendant commitment to dollars and diversity, has turned into a full-fledged war against the host nation. As a result of "bilingual" preferences, what very few North American salespeople are generally well into middle-age and often nearing retirement and far beyond, and having to carry the burden of this takeover (for example when there are customers who happen not to speak Spanish, or if FaceTiming with el marido is more important than the customer in question). I can't tell you how many nice, professional, knowledgeable, and hard-working, older, often Jewish American sales women from New York, have told me over the last 15 years that they were being pushed out because they're not "bilingual"; these women, who have now all but disappeared, were not stupid: they understood perfectly well that "bilingual" has nothing to do with fluency or native speaking ability. By the way, this is in parallel with the fact that Fort Lauderdale, and now Boca and West Palm Beach have already been deserted by folks who have decided they've had enough and gone back to points North of the St. Mary River. Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Vero are well on their way out. Same thing in Naples, Fort Myers, and Tampa. Meantime, take a walk past any cosmetic or perfume counter at any store in El Estado del Sol, and you'll hear what sounds like the birdhouse at Zoo Miami. War it is!

This is a nice Nordstrom. The displays are really well kept. I like the brands at this location. It…read moreis different from some other Nordstroms. Each store is unique and has it's own flair. I tried on a few things. One blouse I wanted to purchase I had to order because they did not have it in the color I wanted. The saleslady asked me to wait while she was helping someone else. It seemed they were short handed. I was glad to see some holiday sets already out. They have a lot of good hair tools and hair products. I don't come to this location too often but it is always a nice experience when I do.

Kelli in shoes treated my mom well and was very helpful. She went out of her way to deliver great…read moreservice!

I absolutely love Marshalls! You can find almost anything here (unless it's gone viral on TikTok)…read more The have home goods, clothes, shoes,seasonal finds, perfume, you name it! Now that I have a new puppy, I've fallen in love with their pet section. They have a great variety of toys, beds, and accessories that are perfect for spoiling my little one. Service is always friendly and helpful. Employees are approachable, and the store feels well-organized even on busy days. Value is unbeatable. Brand-name items at discounted prices make it easy to shop without feeling guilty, and the pet section is no exception. I've found quality products without breaking the bank.

The worst experience and wasted my money and time, after returning one pair of jeans I recently…read moreordered onliine with Marshalls . com The Store Manager argued with me extensively saying he could only refund the price of the jeans, but was not going to refund the Total receipt amount of what was charged to my TJX Mastercard! Basically Marshalls is taking almost $12 from the tax, shipping and handling costs I paid for this online order for one item! This is a WARNING TO ALL MARSHALLS CUSTOMERS SHOPPING ONLINE!!! BUYER BEWARE AS MARSHALLS RETAINS THE TOTAL SHIPPING, HANDLING AND TAX FROM YOUR ONLINE ORDER RETURNED. This a fraudulent and misleading business practice, inequitable and unfair to the customers purchasing items from the Marshalls online store. Now I lost almost $12 from my order, after shopping at Marshalls for over 20 years. This is ridiculous, misleading and false advertising to customers, as my receipt even states that I can return my online purchase to any Marshalls store for a full refund. This is a false statement. I am very disappointed in this return policy by Marshalls; imagine if they do this for hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the country, how much extra money is Marshalls profiting from misleading customers when they have to return their online orders? Disgraceful!

Poor service at pharmacy. I was not allowed to checkout at pharmacy with 2 first aid items! Bad…read morepolicy when you need to get in and out of the store quickly with first aid products. Had to wait in a long line in the front of the store.

This is the worst Target ever 9 cars waited for over 30…read moreminutes for order pick up!!! This happened last time also!!!will never shop at target again. Horrible!!!!!

We recently went to this TJ Maxx location. The store was organized and they had a watch and jewelry…read morearea. Store was well-organized and clean, and the associate at checkout was nice. Specific to the store, they had quite a bit of fashionable and high-end luxury purses and bags for pretty good deals. Still a lot of money.

This is the last store I am stopping at simply because every check out line has been outrageously…read morelong.

I desperately needed to find a last minute swimsuit that was work appropriate for the following…read moremorning and with this store being closer than Dick's with maybe an hour to spare before most stores began to close. I rushed over arriving around 8:15 PM when they have a 9 PM closing time. Due to it being so close to closing, there was only one set of doors that were working. I was politely greeted when I entered the store. There was a handful of guests in the store, wrapping up their purchases and asking questions. I was pleasantly surprised to see that swimwear was right at the entrance so I did not have to anxiously run around looking for the specific department I needed. I was looking for an athletic wear type of swim set (a top and shorts) and Kohl's offers a variety at different price points. They have a cute variety of Nike sets that are a bit on the pricier side. The store was fairly clean for it to be closing time. As I quickly (and maybe frantically due to time) scoured the clearance racks I had no issue locating correct sizes where they should be. Prices were clearly labeled on all items. Signage was easy to identify and navigate. I did try on a few items in the fitting room after gathering a few options. The fitting room was pretty clean. My check out experience was swift. Kohls is definitely a store I sleep on often but I've seen so many deals via email/social media lately I need to put it into my weekend shopping rotation.

Pretty dirty…read more Guaranteed that your eye ball will catch dust floating all in here. Service was terrible. Waited a while for service at Sephora and no one came. Sephora is a third of the other locations. Understaffed ghost town. Shelves are messy, less selection compared to other Kohls. Items were marked wrong. Other Kohl's have similar items on sale and this one was behind. Wouldn't come back.

I have frequented this shopping center several times since it is less than a 5 minute drive from me…read moreand it's my go to spot for grocery shopping because of the Whole Foods and movie experience at CMX Cinemas and for coffee at Pura Vida or Subculture Coffee. They are always adding new places and spots to check out over here which helps you never get bored of what's in the area. They also have several parking options available even with a free garbage which makes coming here super easy. There is a large variety of places to see in this center including a sauna studio and a salad place. They are always hosting low to free cost events as well for families and kids including a movie on the lawn every week!

Went for an art fair today and had a great time!! There was a ton of parking in the garage next to…read morethe Cheesecake Factory. There's a ton of restaurants and shops to explore while enjoying Florida's November weather. Very clean. The grass could use some love, but I love the seating and shade - great for kids to run around.

Gio amd John we're both in different areas of the designer handbags were very helpful. They told me…read moreabout trending colors and upcoming trunk shows from Michael Kors. I appreciate it the luxury shopping experience and enjoyed their friendliness and information.

I've used Guerlain skincare for about a year and a half without any issues. After trying samples of…read morethe new eye cream and night cream for several nights, I developed noticeable puffiness under both eyes and along my upper cheeks. I stopped using the new products, and the swelling has been gradually improving. I'm not sure whether it was the night cream or the eye cream that caused the reaction, but after I stopped using both, the swelling gradually improved. I was also disappointed that there was no follow-up after I reported the reaction.

It is hard to believe that Lilly Pulitzer is celebrating their 65th anniversary. Also, from what I…read moreread; the company has rolled out three partnerships that expand Lilly's fashions into new directions. They have partnered in the past with Pottery Barn, Society Social and Goop. The Palm Beach Gardens store is in a perfect location with a friendly staff. I have been buying gifts from this store for family and friends and I have never been disappointed. I find their selection of clothing changing often, while maintaining its brand. The prices are fair and my gifts always bring a smile to everyone.

Plenty of attentive sales associates to help with shopping at this Lilly location inside a…read morebeautiful Mall with natural light, gardens and waterfalls. I love it here because there are no loud crowds