This place is most definitely still open…read more The Plaza Del Lago is very much open. I was there yesterday, May 2nd, 2021. I have been going here since I was in highschool and go pretty much every time I am in town too. The Starbucks, Convitos, Jewel Osco and Cluckers were all open in the plaza as well. Not sure why it states it's permanently closed on here, clearly misinformation.

Historic shopping area in Wilmette. Never knew about this plaza until a family introduction…read more Beautiful to walk around and explore the architecturally historic sites. I've been visiting family around here over the past year, and somehow never noticed this region. Not many coffee options around, other than Starbucks, so do make the (nearby) visit to downtown Evanston for more options.

I am giving them five stars. Not for what they are now--a barely open/soon to be demolished…read moremid-sized mall, but for what I remember them to be back when they were new and fun--the very early 90s. The architecture was, and still is, different in a good way, with more skylights than other indoor malls. I don't think I ever bought anything from here except coffee from a place on the second floor. Maybe something from JCPenny. I know so many people who spent part of their childhood or high school years here.

2026 06 29. End of an era. I'm not exactly sure what the developers have in store but I'm looking…read moreforward to the next chapter.

Pretty neatly organized, clean and staff are nice. Lots of parking available. I found mini perfumes…read moreat great prices.

Service: quick and efficient. The changing room attendant was nice and have directions. The…read morecheckout was quick. Selection: Much better selection here for work clothes than macys. I bought two sweaters, and pants. It was nice to find so much available and that was actually my size and FIT!!!!

I've stopped here a few times when needing to pick something up on the way back to my car after a…read moredoc appointment at NM next door, or in the case of this week, they were the only store in the area with the Apple Watch I wanted in stock (and it wasn't in stock for shipping....luckily downtown Evanston had it!). The store is well-organized and while it's not huge or as fully stocked as a regular store (like the other Evanston location) is, this one is solid and convenient. If I lived in downtown Evanston, I would be here all the time. It's on par with the Skokie Target, so it's good for quickly picking up essentials, but it's not a location were you would browse for an hour. In that way, it's actually better because you're less likely to run in to get TP and then walk out $400 later with a bunch of home decor, clothes, and shoes you don't need (or maybe that's just me who has that problem!)

my son milo needed hippo milk and i couldn't find it anywhere. But your amazing worker phil stepped…read morein and got me some from tanzania. Thank You Phil

I've been patronizing the businesses at this shopping center for more than a decade. Shops have…read morecome and gone throughout the years and I am amazed that new businesses continue to open up shop here. I see that the Bear Paddle Swim School is under construction, Rock Star Nails recently opened and one of my faves, Barnes & Noble, continues to do well here. For the last year, I visit Village Crossing several times a week. You would be amazed at the amount of cars here before the crack of dawn! I mean, you may be sleeping, but I and other workout fanatics, stockroom workers, cleaners, vampires, are all here before the sun rises.

I've shopped here for nearly 25 years, and it's always had a healthy mix of shops. There are a few…read moremajor retailers: Dick's Sporting Goods, FiveBelow, Barnes & Noble, Michael's, OfficeMax, PetSmart, Jewel, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Ulta Beauty, and an AMC Movie Theaters that's in a weird place around the back. There are also some small boutiques that I love--the Half Price Books is a terrific store where I always get good deals on hard to find books and rare CDs. The food options are good and well-placed, for what is essentially a series of wonkily-positioned strip malls. You won't go hungry at this shopping center. There are a bunch of fast food places clustered in the north-east section of the shopping center (Panda Express, Corner Bakery, and a Penn Station East Coast Subs), a few on the north-west side (Subway, Jersey Mike's), and sit down, stand-alone restaurants that ring the parking lot (Chili's and Outback Steakhouse). Near the AMC Movie Theater, there's a Buffalo Wild Wings, Village Roadhouse, and a Red Robin. I still have nostalgia for the huge CompUSA that used to be here. It's where I bought my first "real" computer--the Bondi Blue iMac in 1998. I also miss the Pier 1 that closed back in early 2000 (the sign is still currently up). If you're taking public transit from the city, catch the Pace 290 from the Howard Station of the Red Line, and it'll drop you across the street from the mall. If you're driving, good luck--this mall has a reputation for the roads and parking lots in front being oddly placed. I think there's also a parking garage for the AMC Movie Theater, too.

You've got to love Goodwill. I live near Midway Airport but decided to take a weekend stroll up to…read moreEvanston, and this was one of my stops. I'll be honest -- I was pleasantly surprised to visit, but not necessarily because of the items. When the store first opened that morning, it was already pretty messy. Compared to other Goodwill locations I've visited, this one felt much less organized. The store itself was clean, but the racks were chaotic. Clothes were hanging off the racks or scattered, and several employees walked past without straightening things up, which was a little frustrating. I'm used to Goodwills having neat aisles where you can browse comfortably, and this one just didn't have that same level of organization. That said, I do want to give credit where it's due. One employee who stood out was Yareli, the cashier. I wanted to buy an item that required an electrical component, and she was kind enough to go through the electrical section to see if she could find the piece I needed. She couldn't locate it, but when I mentioned that I had the part in my car, she kindly allowed me to step outside and retrieve the piece I needed and ahe held the item at the front. I went out to my car, got the adaptor and came back and tested it, and the light worked perfectly. That small act of kindness really made the experience better. To Yareli's manager: that's exactly how an employee wins over customers -- through patience, kindness, and genuine helpfulness. Prices are a little higher at thia location, but still competitive.

A pretty good location. Lots of stock; probably a lot of stuff that NW students are dumping at the…read moreend of the year! Definitely worth a peek if you're a thrifter and in Evanston.