They advertise it's a "garage style" type experience, and yeah, it most certainly has that grungy…read morevibe... plus whatever your dearly departed grandparents left behind in their basement. If you're down to scrounge, this place might be for you (I'd just urge you to wash your hands after). That said, I specifically went here today because I needed a stapler. Mine went missing when I moved (probably in some box I've yet to unpack in my storage unit), and there's zero need to purchase a brand new stapler when I know I can get an old reliable Swingline from a thrift place like this (plus, I remembered on my first amble through here that they had a whole basket of staplers). Sure enough, I was able to acquire a stapler. But you can bet your ass that I brought along some staples to test out said staplers... the first one I picked up had a busted spring, but the second was fully functional. Both had been priced at $3. I mention this simply as a word of warning to consider testing before you buy.) I also picked up a bobbin thread case and a quart sized bag of crayons (both priced at $3) while I was there. This place is good for finding the kind of craft stuff your granny would keep around at a low price. And honestly, you're doing the environment a BIG favor to snag this kind of thing off a thrift store shelf rather than "convenience buy" it off Amazon or whatever. You can save money and feel good about yourself. The rest of the store has stuff like glassware, clothing, kids stuff, and holiday decor. It's not all amazing stuff. I reckon a lot of folks donate stuff they don't care to sort through when an elderly parent finally kicks it. The employee behind the checkout counter was a little slow to bother acknowledging me, but once we were interacting, they were friendly enough and wished me a good day; seemed like they were happy I actually bought something instead of just browsing.

it was organized but cluttered at the same time, service is wonderful. i got a hozier cd there for…read morefor 2 dollars. the sections are also lakes out very nicely.

The Twin Cities premium outlets is a great option if you're looking for affordable clothes/gifts…read more We typically come here around the holidays to do Christmas shopping. However; I also love coming randomly throughout the year to get updated clothing items. I typically like to check out under Armour and Nike, the Columbia store also has a separate outlet location as well. Recently, I feel like prices haven't been nearly as good as they used to, but in this economy, who can blame them. I would love to see a little bit more variation in the food court, it's mostly Asian cuisines and Cinnabon. All delicious but would love to see some more options. There's a ton of parking, but if you come on a busy weekend, you may not notice and still have to park far away. Bummed to see some recent retailers, leaving, they've been replaced with stores that my opinion were is great. Overall, a decent shopping trip, it's also in a great location. There's plenty of other stores/eating nearby. I recommend checking out the Twin Cities premium outlets if you haven't been there before.

First time coming here, never knew there was an outdoor mall near the Mall of America. Overall it's…read morean average sized mall. It's nearly identical to the Aurora Outlet mall back home in Illinois so navigating this building felt like I was back home. There weren't any outdoor vendors, maybe they'll be there in the summer. There was ample amount of parking and a great variety of stores where you could find half of them at the Mall of America itself. This mall is very clean without any riff raff from my visit here. Not the best selection of restaurants from the food court

When you are ready to hunt for deals and find cute things this is your place to be. I like that I…read morecan get anything from clothes to home decor, from bed and bath and even sweet treats. Prices are discounted so you can shop with less guilt. I love getting my workout stuff here because the price is so much better here than other stores. The place can get a little disorganized, but not horribly so. It does always look clean. Staff is friendly when they check you out or make returns. Depending on when you want to check out lines can get long and they don't often call for back up cashiers.

Love a good TJmaxx trip! This location is very close to my house and a lot of other shopping off…read moreYankee Doodle. The store is well lit, organized and typically well staffed. They have a great beauty, kitchen and clothing selection at this location. The checkout line can be long but they really do make up for it in friendliness when it's your turn.

This is hands down my favorite Costco. It's always fully stocked with a great selection, well-run,…read moreand the staff are consistently friendly and helpful. If you know what to look for, they have amazing deals on wine/liquor, easily some of the best value around. Over the last year, they really upped their game in the bakery department, and especially great for hosting or having extra treats on hand. One heads-up about the parking lot: if you're getting gas, don't try to cross at the main stop sign. There's a much easier way to loop left and come around the back, which saves a lot of time and frustration. Once you know it, it's a game changer. I also love getting gas here because the savings really add up. Pro tip: use the Costco app. It makes things quicker and helps you keep track of deals. They also regularly have great gift card deals like (Uber, Top Golf, local restaurants), usually $15-25 off, which is an easy win. Plus their pharmacy is always way cheaper than I've found elsewhere. Busy like any Costco, but worth it every time.

If you like buying bulk and finding deals then this is the place. I prefer this over other big box…read morestores. I like the variety and their club brand better. I love finding deals on the things I want to buy and the prices are competitive. I appreciate that the staff keep the check outs moving and indicate where to go at self checkout. It is always busy so be patient in the aisles and parking lots. Gas is cheaper here than most other stations as well.

This wasn't a bad experience. So firstly the layout was totally different than any Walmart I had…read morebeen to before. I was looking for a state magnetic but could not for the life of me find one, which is fine. People were still nice, the store was clean and pretty quiet. They hard carts of clearance up at the front that were super marked down. This location to me just felt a bit like a throwback to the earlier 2000's

The best store ever I wish they more stuff in store the amazing store ever 10 stars in the worldread more

I like this five below! They seem to have a decent stock of items as well as well organized every…read moretime I go. I mostly go to five below for snacks, blind boxes and other random items here or there. While the name implies everything is $5 and below, they not have items over $5. The quality is between dollar store and department store (like target/walmart). This location does not have self check out but the staff were friendly and ready to check us out as we approached. Generally enjoy just stopping in to see what they have from to time.

I have passed by countless Five Below stores, but never ventured in. I'm not sure why. Maybe it was…read morethe name. Five below what? If you don't give me a unit or something that qualifies the entire meaning of your brand, I won't get it. This Five Below is a five-minute drive from the hotel. I decided to check it out. There is a lot of parking in front of this store. It's next to Ulta Beauty. I backed my car into a spot with flurries happening and walked in. It occurred to me that it's like an upscale dollar store, except that most items are $5 or less. There are exceptions, though. You can get a record player (some don't get record, but understand vinyl) for under twenty dollars, for instance. The best find was seeing Squishmallows plushies going for $5 each. OMG! So cheap. So cute! I picked up a penguin and a koala. I saw Squishmallows as headphones. They looked cool, but it made me wonder how on Earth you clean them when they get dirty. If you like candy, there's a sugar rush section. Highly deadly. I loved seeing pizza candy and M&M's. There is a lot to look at in this store. You can get graphic t-shirts for $5 each. The Play-Doh Fun Factory reminded me of the Play-Doh Fuzzy Pumper Barber Shop that I had as a kid. You basically create hair or fur for your characters with the Play-Doh, and you can style it. It brought back fond memories. And, no, I did not get the Fun Factory! I saw Ice Cubes gum and got a container of raspberry sorbet. I love this gum so much. I would have rated this place higher until I went to pay for my items. There were two females staring at their phones and chatting. One of them eventually helped cash me out. I had placed my mittens and phone on the lower right corner of a rather large counter. She placed my two Squishmallows and gum in a bag. She pushed the bag all the way forward such that my phone dropped onto the floor. I was not impressed. I made it clear to her that she had pushed my phone onto the floor. Had I had not explicitly let her know, she wouldn't have known. First, the counter had a lot of space. Why push the bag like that? Leave it in the middle of the counter or something. Second, I am not an American with a phone from a US carrier. Had my phone died from this fall, I'd have to get a new one. Expensive and complicated. Thankfully, my phone still worked. Her ridiculous action would have been the equivalent of my pushing the payment kiosk towards her and having it land on the floor. It was such a weird, unexpected action on her part. I'd return again because the merchandise is cool. If you put stuff on the counter, don't. You are at risk of having a careless staff member push your belongings onto the floor for no sound reason other than carelessness and stupidity. (14)

We had some time to kill before attending a movie and stopped here. The book inventory was pretty…read moregood, but man the prices for books here are obscenely high. I had some sticker shock at the cash register ($43 for the book I selected). This location has a cafe, as well as a wide assortment of toys and non-book gifts. If you were seeking a gift for that hard to purchase person, this might be a place worth exploring.

I browsed around this Barnes & Noble while waiting to pickup my takeout order nearby…read more When I'm not looking for a particular book here, I love just looking around at the seasonal displays, the novelties and the sale/clearance items. They usually have a very decent selection of things on sale. Most of the store seemed well organized and clean. I really liked the Studio Ghibli display at this location.

My cousin wanted to check out Trendica because they advertised everything was $8.99 or less (or…read moresomething like that). They had sets and some other stuff that was $14.99 or so but overall everything was cheap & looked cheap in my opinion. There was only one lady working, she was at the register. They have fitting rooms. My cousin waited in line just to ask if she could use the fitting room to try on a pair of pants (she doesn't live in MN so if they don't fit there's no way for her to return them), she was told the fitting rooms were closed. It was a Saturday afternoon. That was a bit disappointing at a store like this. Kind of similar to Rainbow & Charlotte Russe.

Having purchased a house last year, I have needed to buy so many things including furniture, rugs,…read morelamps, tools, and random other stuff. This place has so many things for such affordable prices. Some of the items are brand new and even with the tag still on and some are more antique used items. The stock of what is available there is so random and can very depending on what they receive but they generally offer a selection of couches, tables, chairs, rugs, bookshelf's, and appliances. However, the best deal there are the lightbulbs. 4 bulbs for 99 ¢. Unbeatable.

I didn't buy anything, but I left impressed enough (by the inventory) to put it on my list of…read moreplaces to shop again and/or recommend. There's a good variety of used and new items, along with various categories of goods.... big and small. Pricing varies as well, but you can bet your paying less than retail price. Some of the basics: sofas, artwork, rugs, paint, bedframes, lightbulbs, patio furniture, Some of the interesting: church pew, chandeliers, fancy stoves, building material (flooring, fixtures, cabinets) Some of the little things: command strips, paper towel holder, bath mat, frames There's so much, and you never know what you'll find during your visit so check it out. I will say, staff didn't seem warm and friendly (ie a smile, or offer to help), but at the same no one was directly rude. I gather if you ask for help, they'd assist. I noticed by the bed frames, a sign that said they have tools to disassemble, but you had to do it yourself, which is still helpful since some places wouldn't even offer that.