This rating is for the Pet Photos with Santa. We made a reservation this evening and basically…read morewalked right in because there was no one in line. Santa was amiable and friendly and was able to corral these two little squirmers while the elf helper took the photos. The pictures were fine; some had digital backgrounds added. The setting still looks good; nothing looked worn or faded. The pictures are a little pricey considering I was also taking pics on my phone. The whole experience makes me a little sad because one family came as we were finishing up but basically the mall was empty. Good on Santa and his helper for being enthusiastic and lively for our pictures. We walked around a little but I didn't see any other families (or dogs) lined up for photos. Shortly after I arrived home I also received a digital link for the photos -- the helper said it might take up to 24 hours for the pics but here they are. 4.5 stars

Everything worth anything in here is gone…read more The interior is still as classy as ever, with some really fun common spaces for the kids, like the treehouse. But there's no Apple Store. No burger joint. And every escalator was not operational when I visited. The only reason I was there, was to donate blood. The AMC is still around, but the whole place looks like a zombie apocalypse. I don't know why you'd come here.

My husband and I recently went to Deerbrook Mall on a Saturday night. We went to City Barbeque for…read moredinner and Jewel-Osco for groceries after dinner. We had a good dinner at City Barbeque and were able to get groceries quickly at Jewel-Osco. I recommend both of these businesses. Other stores at Deerbrook Mall included Starbucks, Subway, Hobby Lobby, and Brunswick Zone. I highly recommend Deerbrook Mall and will return in the future.

This retail area was starting to look a bit sad with empty storefronts...but now, as of May 2025,…read moreit seems like this shopping area is revitalized. I mean, these stores: Old Navy, Barnes & Noble, Container Store, J Crew, PetSmart, Trader Joes, Fresh Market, Off the 5th -- and more. If anything, maybe a food place would be helpful. I go to Protein Bar a lot, but how about a bubble tea place? A Teriyaki Madness? Turn an empty space into a pickle ball court, a Club Pilates?

Nice place , good stores , not too much traffic , store service is good , not that much traffic ,…read moreenough parking for less congestion

Music bands, hair bands, families, people watching, and ice cream. Port Clinton Square is a plaza…read morearea where the community gathers in Downtown Highland Park. With Dairy Queen onsite, it's the perfect place to enjoy a summer evening with your favorite Blizzard or twist cone. Port Clinton is an outdoor shopping center where you'll discover a few specialty shops. The plaza area hosts annual events, including the holiday tree lighting extravaganza, Fourth of July festivities, and the Port Clinton Art Festival. Certain Friday nights you can listen to musicians compete in Battle of the Bands, and they've also been known to show outdoor movies. For anyone moving to the area, I highly recommend coming to the plaza for a glimpse of the community. There's plenty of bench seating and tables, and I promise you an interesting mix of citizens for spectacular people watching. Two of my favorite things: 1) A giant engraved map of Highland Park where you can find the street where you live; 2) the smell of bacon wafting through the air from the adjacent Walker Bros Pancake restaurant. Plenty of free street parking and an underground garage.

The center of Highland Park! This where we gather. All the festivals, parades, fairs and…read moredemonstrations center around this central location. Families, friends and like minded people come to meet here to enjoy an ice cream, enjoy a cup of coffee, listen to music, view the art or stand up for what they believe. I most recently attended a peaceful protest here. Not only did the area give space for us to declare our position it also provided the loving warmth of our community coming together.

I have not been to Deerfield Square for some time. Today, I stopped by the Walgreens that is one of…read morethe anchors of this mall. I have noticed that even though this square has been reconstructed since 2000 from "Deerfield Commons", it appears to be pretty new and modern, with many upscale shops and boutiques, and a bunch of nice restaurants. In a hot summer day, the beautiful outdoor area of the square looks very attractive. I am only familiar with Walgreens, Sephora, and Fresh Foods in the mall, but the restaurants here seem to be pretty appealing too. From their directory online, there are Café Zupas, Egg Harbor Cafe, Il-Forno Pizza & Pasta, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Rosebud, Scoops & Cookies, Tlacoyo Mexican Grill, and Whole Foods Market. The various restaurants and eateries would definitely fit different budgets and appetites. I will return with my family to explore this beautiful shopping mall further.

This location format is similar to the Old Orchard's, almost labyrinthine. But I like that the…read morecounter is situated by the entrance and not hard to find. The bargain shelves ar to be found on the northeast corner of the store. I was on the hunt for the Illustrated Odyssey B&N edition. I'm glad to find it here still in sale.

The selection at this Barnes and Noble is good. The value…read moreat this Barnes and Noble is definitely lower than other locations. The service isn't good. This was my second time going to this Barnes and Noble and had a positive experience here. But when I went there today my experience wasn't great. And hence this review. I waited and waited for a staff person to come by the computer station where I could place an order for a couple of books to be delivered to my house and no one came. I have never had to wait that long at a Barnes and Noble for this kind of service. Go to another location if you can.

The store is overall well-organized and contains a pleasant and knowledgeable staff…read more The lines can be annoying at times, but I don't think these are worse lines than other NR locations around Chicago and the suburbs.

This is the first time I've shopped at this location. I had time to kill and I saw the sign about…read moretheir clearance sale. The store was nice and neat and not very crowded. The shoe department isn't as big as my favorite location but I still managed to find a couple pair of slippers, the clearance price for one pair was only $6.73! The cashier was friendly and efficient. Overall it was a good experience and I will definitely be back.

My experience is with Max's Deli and Binny's Beverage Depot. The access for disabled veterans and…read moreothers at this mall is spotty. While Max's Deli has restrooms which aren't ADA compliant (a scooter can't get into the ADA stall and removing the changing table wouldn't help), Binny's has "Cadillac" ADA restrooms which really make you feel welcome and want to spend your money here. ***Check with individual businesses here before assuming they're accessible.

This is the second Bloomingdale's Outlet store I've been to in less than a year. I had high hopes…read moreboth times. I wanted to find a treasure and I didn't. I'm sure the selection changes frequently but today I wasn't feeling it.

Located in the former World Market space, Bloomingdale's Outlet is brand new and a great addition…read moreto the Village Square shopping mall. On a whim, I decided to head out and check out the new store. I purposely left my debit card at home and went *shopping* with my iPhone camera. I conveniently parked in the onsite parking lot and went in. I immediately noticed that the store feels a bit sparse and airy, but it's probably because everything is nicely organized and well curated. Off to the right you'll find a nice selection of handbags and a somewhat hidden checkout counter. You'll find name brand sunglasses, and a nice selection of workout clothes (don't miss the 70% off rack). Like any outlet store, you can be expected to to spend some time browsing the sale racks. But it's worth it, because I spotted a great blazer I would come back and purchase to wear with jeans. The coat selection is great. Though I don't want to think about coat shopping, this would be a good time to do it before the men's and women's coats are picked over. There is a men's section in the back. On to the shoes. If you're a woman size 8-8.5, I found that size to have the most variety. They have newer shoes, only slightly discounted, mixed with sale shoes. I would come back for a special outfit for a special occasion. As far as everyday shopping, I would have to come back with more time in my schedule...oh...and my debit card!