I have frequented The Shops at Hilltop for well over a Decade. This shopping center has a few…read morebusinesses that I visit frequently and a few I visit occasionally. While I am sad and inconvenienced by Starbucks' departure, the shopping center offers plenty. CVS, Hallmark, and The Fresh Market are among my most frequent visits. Adele Diamond is the best jewelry store with amazing owners and fantastic staff. There are also a few restaurants and bakeries to enjoy. When I had a gym membership, I frequented the YMCA.

I'm a big fan of The Shoppes at Hilltop as evidenced by frequent visits each week. It's not new,…read morebut well kept with upscale stores. Sometimes there is confusion with other Hilltop stores at the intersection so keep in mind there is signage. The Shops at Hilltop are located on the Southeast corner off the intersection of Laskin and First Colonial. All the shops are collectively known as The Shoppes of Hilltop. However, the break it down by East and West. Customers have one access point off First Colonial and three off Laskin. If there is a drawback it's the bottleneck on the First Colonial side during rush. I have never had an issue with parking. The lot can be a bit hit or miss on debris. They do have a few security guards that patrol. I have never felt unsafe. The stores I frequent the most are Fruitive, Fresh Market, Bottlecraft, Bakers Crust, Cobalt Grille, Tino and Nectar. A few more in between as there are a lot of stores. My family enjoy the Shoppes at Hilltop and I would recommend working them in your rotation. Many are local businesses which is more reason.

Kempsville Marketplace has a wide variety of businesses & eateries. It includes my "go to" market…read morefor Korean Pears, which I cannot have a breakfast without. There are two eateries that are currently relatively new customer favorites. Mixed in are neighborhood essentials, such as insurance agent, fast food, hair salon & even a dance studio. An out parcel contains an additional fast food choice. The International Food Store is located in the building once occupied by the now defunct Farm Fresh. The shopping center anchors the northeast corner of the intersection on Baxter Road & Princess Anne Rd. The location isn't just convenient for Kempsville. It's an easy drive from the Shore Drive corridor via Independence Blvd. And it's a must for me to get my staple of Korean pears.

How surprised I was when my GPS took me to this large shopping area for a specific restaurant. I…read morehad no idea that it existed. It's a winding, clean, up to date shopping area with a plethora of stores & eateries too numerous to list. Landstown Commons is beautifully landscaped and maintained. The restaurant I visited was in a cute area with a small one way around and back with a greenway & trees in the middle. It was very aesthetically pleasing. The selections of businesses in this area were mixed and varied, leading one to want to revisit & explore. What a change the Dam Neck, General Booth area has experienced in the almost 40 years since we were house hunting following our move from Atlanta. During that time there were almost no housing developments in the area. We looked at one under construction on the east side of General Booth. But there was absolutely no shopping centers or eateries. It felt as if we were in the country, in the midst of fields. Dam Neck & Plaza Trail had not been extended. Nimmo Parkway didn't exist. Who would want to live in an area with no amenities? But who could have envisioned what it would become. Now the area is teaming with shopping, restaurants & housing developments. After my first visit I think Landstown Commons must be the crown jewel of them all. Even though it's a long distance from my house, it will require another exploration visit. It was too near sundown on my first visit to stay. There may be similar areas. I see an exploration trip in my future.

This is the most convenient shopping center when I need to make a quick trip either on my lunch…read morebreak or after work. There is a great variety of eateries and stores that satisfies my need to window shop or spend money! The center has 2 entrances - 1 on Princess Anne Rd and 1 on Dam Neck, both with stoplights. The PA entrance can be a little hairy during the lunch hour or busy weekends, but isn't too bothersome. There are always those who don't want to abide by the unspoken rules of the 3-way stop and yield to incoming traffic. There is ample parking if you don't mind not parking directly in front of the store you are going to during busy hours. Several of the stores (Carter's, Ulta, Old Navy) have curbside pick up so you may see vehicles parked on the curb. I really like that I can hit Kohl's and the aforementioned stores on foot easily as they are on opposite sides of the parking lot from each other. Best Buy is also convenient along with several other boutique stores, Phoenix Salon Suites, IT stores, you name it. Most of the eateries (aside from BWW, IHOP, Ynot and Super Ninja) are on a separate roundabout near the Dam Neck entrance. This can get a little crazy at lunch hour too, so I always recommend parking behind the restaurants for easy-in/easy-out. The center is well-maintained and always looks clean. I notice the golf cart occasionally making the morning rounds before 8am to empty bins and pick up stray trash. So long as I'm working nearby, you can find me here on the regular!

Great Neck Village is a convenient stop for a few grocery item if I'm headed home from an…read moreappointment on First Colonial Road, Anchored by a large remodeled Food Lion, the shopping center sits on the east side of First Colonial Road with an additional entrance on Mill Dam Road which borders it on the north side. Sitting adjacent & south of Great Neck Village is a similar sized shopping center. The two shopping centers provide close shopping & amenities to the surrounding Great Neck section of Virginia Beach. Another draw to the shopping center for me is the Bagel Baker, which offers New York style bagels and deli sandwiches. The shopping center stores have changed so much over the almost 40 years I've frequented it. Some of my old favorites, including a wonderful boutique where I found cute clothes and accessories, are long gone. So my current shopping at the center is focused on the above two businesses. For those who find it convenient there's a Dollar Tree, an Ice Cream store and businesses such as an insurance agency, hair & nail salons, a bank, ABC Store and more. The Taco Bell brings back wonderful memories of picking up lunch for my son when he was a student at nearby Cox High School. A unique aspect of Great Neck Village is the path to a Seniors apartment complex behind the center off Mill Dam Road. Residents who can't drive have convenient access to groceries. The drug store previously there has closed, which I'm sure makes prescription access much harder for them. Thank you for providing this much needed service to this community. As is the case with most of the older shopping centers in Virginia Beach, Great Neck Village received a face lift a number of years ago. Because of the quick grocery items pickup & access to bagels I'll continue to frequent Great Neck Village.

I lived near this Shopping Center for about 6 years and about a year or so before I moved from…read morethere, the shopping Center was renovated. The Food Lion got a total makeover. Now there's a liquor store, Dollar Tree, numerous restaurants and a Sweet Frog frozen yogurt. Located within walking distance is a Senior Living facility. Many of the residents no longer drive and having a shopping area where they can easily walk to for groceries, dinner or various other needs is a blessing for so many.

Pembroke Meadows has been a strip shopping area visited sporadically by my family. Lately we have…read morecome back with the remodel of Food Lion. However, it has suffered the fate of others and has several vacancies. Located off Independence Blvd in the Bayside area of Virginia Beach this late 60's, early 70's retail area has seen better days and is due for a facelift like others around town are undergoing. The lot has typically been tidy, it just needs new blacktop. The asphalt roofing is worn and missing shingles. Parking is plentiful and has never been an issue. The main anchor is Food Lion and Cafe Cinema. Both of those businesses have renovated. There are several vacancies including a bank. I do frequent Five Guys burgers. I hope the Harvey Lindsay group that manages is recommending a total upgrade of its facade. It's not that large and would be a draw to new tenants.

I have now become super familiar with Parkway Shopping Center over the past year with Kung Fu Tea's…read morearrival. Prior to this I had never even entered the strip mall. The location across from Walmart on the corner of Lynnhaven Parkway and Princess Anne is a busy one. There is signage off both roads and Lynnhaven had a new one installed months ago. With dozens of visits I would best describe the lot as mostly free of debris and sidewalks the same. The parking lot was recently resealed with new markings and looks great! The main entrance off Lynnhaven has a median that's landscaped with flowers and shrubbery. A side entrance is off Dahlia. The main anchors are Dollar Tree and Goodwill. Approximately 15 other stores complete the strip. There are also a few businesses in the parking lot. The Exxon gas is on the corner. Closer to Lynnhaven a not so attractive building housing an Oriental restaurant combined with pawn shop, Shell gas and Hardee's. I mention for reference only as they are not managed by the Breeden Group, so not Parkway Shopping. I assume built in late 70, to early 80's with a newer facade installed in the last 15 years. It looks good for its age. Capital Crepe located beside Kung Fu Tea is a business that I've been dying to try. Other types of stores are an oriental grocery, tax service, animal hospital, laundering service, nails, pizza, bar and a seafood restaurant. So it is nice to have a variety. I will continue to come back and even try a few new stores. However, I can't bring myself to a rating above OK as a 3.5, rounding down seems appropriate.

Buckner Plaza is a small shopping center at the corner of Holland and Shipps Corner Roads. My GPS…read moretook me home from Landstown Commons on this route. There was a Food Lion anchoring the Shopping Center & I was out of my favorite bread. The center has plenty of parking, including handicapped spaces near the entrance to Food Lion. The businesses, other than the large Food Lion, were underwhelming, Sharing the center was a Bar, Puerto Rican Restaurant, Pizza Hut, Barber Shop, Nail Salon, Insurance Agent and a few other spots. Since this is located so far from my house I doubt I'll ever return. Isn't that a line from my favorite Robert Frost poem?

This smaller shopping center is located along Suffolk's . It has a ALDI…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/aldi-suffolk, Dunkin https://www.yelp.com/biz/dunkin-suffolk-2?hrid=CHedErrqOPtIMOJoZYijqA, Jersey Mike's https://www.yelp.com/biz/jersey-mikes-subs-suffolk-4 and a Chartway Federal Credit Union. It is in front of the Meridian Obici apartment complex, which has 224 units. The center is in great condition. There are two entrances, both have traffic lights onto Main Street. I did see lighting, but I was here in the daytime so I don't know how well they work. The parking area is in good condition. [Review 18105 overall - 1381 in Virginia - 1627 of 2022.]