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    Fox Valley Mall

    3.2 (68 reviews)
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    The big double-decker carousel in the lower food court is $7/ride. The teacups don't spin anymore, sadly
    Eric S.

    IT'S A MALL, MALL WORLD Fox Valley in Aurora remains a solid place to shop, eat, and hang out. Malls might be a dying breed these days (honestly, who can afford to BUY sh*t anymore?) but I'm happy to see the improvements they've made to this place. Recent renovations in the last 3-5 years have really made this mall pop, notably the additions of Round 1 (a massive two-story arcade), a family restroom area on the lower level (complete with private nursing spots), and a revamped main atrium. For shopping needs, JC Penny & Macy's are the anchor stores, supplemented by Forever 21, H&M, a big Victoria Secret where an ex-girlfriend of mine used to work at, Hollister, Aeropostale, an FYE electronics store, the obligatory Spencer's, Hot Topic, Bath & Body Works, etc. For dining, the large food court on the lower level has 12 places to pick from, including stalwarts like Sbarro, Panda Express, Subway, Great Steak Co, Mochi Donut, 4x4 Extreme Burgers, Burrito Los Azaderos, #Fries, Cajun Café Grill, Moo's Rolled Ice Cream, and several others. Check out the candy store near the escalators for some unusual sweets. Elsewhere in the mall, there's 2 Auntie Anne's locations, plus a Cinnabon (woo!) and a place selling banana pudding in jars. They're getting a Molly's Cupcakes in the near future, too. A new addition near the food court is a cotton candy machine straight outta Harajuku that makes complex flower designs before your very eyes ($7 for a regular, $10 for a deluxe). Tapville Social is a self-serve kiosk where you can tap your own beer/wine/seltzer and take it with you as you saunter around the mall. Just don't get too drunk and leave your pint glass in the changing room at Macy's (I have to imagine staff are retrieving glassware from every nook & cranny all year-long). The focal point of the mall is undoubtedly the large double-decker carousel, located on the lower level. It's $7 per ride and there's a variety of horses, mermaids, dragons and other animalia to sit on, plus seashells that gently rock back-and-forth. They have teacups, but their "spinning" function has sadly been disabled, likely due to overzealous teens. On the first floor, the wide open faux-grassy area has wonderful natural light plus a fake tree with walkable canopy. This gathering space is host to small events, and when we visited on a weekend in mid-August there was a woman playing (using?) singing bowls which made for some relaxing vibes. * TL;DR * A decade ago, Fox Valley would probably earn 3* from me, but thanks to some tasteful 21st century remodeling I'm happy to give them a higher rating. I'd consider Aurora's Fox Valley Mall and Lombard's Yorktown Mall as equals, maybe a half-step down from Woodfield (Schaumburg) in terms of overall impression. The ritzy Oak Brook Mall is in a league of its own, plus it's all outdoors, so a comparison shouldn't be made there. Nevertheless, I like Fox Valley Mall and what it has to offer. And hey, how 'bout that carousel, huh? Always brings a smile to my face.

    4x4 bbq burger fries from #fries
    Shawn W.

    I can't speak for the entirety of the mall however I'd recommend the 4x4 burger place at the food court it was nice and despite the AI images lol I feel like it's worth a go.

    Neck wobbles (very loose) and color/material seem off.

    BUYER BEWARE of the Pop Mart Kiosk outside of Claire's in Fox Valley Mall. We purchased a La Boo Boo for $30. Opened it up to find it ripped, stuffing falling out. Seems poorly made. The line on smile has dash (line does not go all the way across). Seems he has real examples on display, but item in box is fake. It is missing the ultraviolet stamp. See pics. Daughter is very upset. The old saying, if it's too good to be true, it probably isn't...don't waste $30 like we did.

    Melanie B.

    The only stores I shop here are Victoria's Secret for me and H&M if my daughter is with me. Maaaybe Macy's for picking up perfume or makeup. Out of an entire mall of stores, that's it. Most of the stores have atrocious clothing. I haven't eaten food in the food court in a decade. The ceiling is really low and it feels like I'm walking down into a cave. They've remodeled almost the entire mall. Except for the food court. -It needs a complete overhaul. They have 2 Auntie Anne's, which is kinda funny considering the mall isn't that big. No complaints though. I'm not above eating a pretzel. I walk 5 miles every day and when the weather is bad, I come here. During the winter, I'm here at some point almost every day. There's a lot of moms with strollers. A lot of toddlers. The remodeling they did was a good improvement. There are wide open spaces that would be perfect for a small person to run and play. I sometimes wonder how they're managing to stay open. Macy's is the only true anchor store in this mall. Do people still shop at JC Penney? I mean for anything besides maybe window treatments and bedding? Maybe the new luxury apartment they're building will help save this place. Although, honestly, who wants to live at the mall? Besides a teenager

    Jessica C.

    Plenty of parking! Lots of variety of stores (including a comedy place and Round 1). I particularly love their pet store called Furry Babies because they have so many cute dogs in there to see. It's unique cause I don't find many stores like that. It does smell in there but that is the cost of getting to see live puppies! Round 1 has fun photo booths (you do have to purchase a ticket with them to use it though). I would def come back to this mall with the selection of stores and entertainment!

    Nice sitting area by Victoria secret
    Brittany R.

    I'm not gonna lie - I'm one of those people with a baby and a stroller doing the mall walk ;0 I come here about 1-2 times a week, I thought my mall days were over, but apparently I'm back. I love this location, love the vibe and love the size. There are multiple parking lots, it doesn't ever seem to get too crowded and there are wonderful stores, arcades, food, AND a ton of kid stuff to choose from. I'm going to speak mainly on the kid stuff - they have multiple things for multiple ages. Near the JC Penney entrance, there is a free, enclosed climbing area for younger kids with a few climbing logs and small slides (probably for ages 1-5). Next to it, there's a jumping/trampoline thing for older kids - I haven't done this but you do have to pay. If you go further into the mall, there's a huge, fake tree that doubles as a stair case and then some fake grass where you can sit at tables and kids run around. This is super random but once a month they've been doing free concerts for kids with 'Miss Jamie,' also at this tree. 10 years ago I nevver would have been excited writing that LOL. I come here to walk around, get some coffee and have my daughter do some of this stuff. The staff are friendly, the mall is free, ample parking and most of the general public are kind. So if you see me walking laps or chasing a toddler, say hi!

    Sherwin C.

    Overall a fan of this mall for have a very wide variety of shops between upscale-ish, practical, trendy, and fun experiences. Fortunately, this mall is large enough to have enough options to satisfy a group of visitors. With that said, this is also a somewhat confusing mall with more modern spots seamlessly blending into walls, floors, tiles, that seem a bit outdated. So, while there's beautiful common areas -- the experience can be somewhat ruined by walking into areas that look like they haven't seem an update in decades. The food court has one of the most eclectic selections of different cuisines I've seen from a fries specialist to rolled ice cream. While this mall doesn't have interesting upscale options that you'd find in Oakbrook or Woodfield, it still has some specialty options sprinkled throughout the mall - and a Gloria Jean's coffee. While the anchor stores aren't really a draw for me now, I do like the selection of fun experiences available like Round 1 and Mish Mash. I would love to see more interesting entertainment options here as over time, I'd expect that and special events (like holiday decorations) to be a bigger draw for a visit than any particular store. Overall, interesting mall that helps to satisfy a wide variety of interests.

    Cool mural that has been added to the outside of the old Sears.
    Shannon M.

    This mall is trying gamely to stay relevant with new art (see the new mural outside and low poly fox sculptures by the fountains inside), attempting to keep those storefronts filled (hard when the department stores go out of business), and keeping the place in decent shape. There's a security presence, and the maintenance folks were tidying the entire time we were eating in the food court. Lots of services here like nails, threading, shoe repair, etc. Just wish there was more shopping.

    Merry Go Round and Food Court
    Kuya K.

    Fox valley mall has probably more interactive, more leisure, and more ways of entertaining shoppers than any other shopping mall I've seen in a long time. This is an especially great location to bring teenagers and young children as there are many ways of entertaining them from arcades, breakout rooms, and other entertaining mall features. This is the way shopping malls used to be, a destination, not just a place to spend money. Most shopping malls have done away with gardens, fountains, relaxing seating area. Most of them just want you to spend money and when your feet get tired, leave. That makes this place extremely enjoyable for the older individuals and people with disabilities who can enjoy the artistry and scenery that changes from one point to the mall to another. To put it quite simply, this is our "go to" shopping place.

    Fox Valley Mall hosts fun events nearly every week. Check their Facebook profile for info.
    Rivka P.

    This mall has all my favorite teenage girl stores: Spencer's, Torrid & Hot Topic, book store, Forever 21, Charming Charlie's, Claire's, Hello Kitty, etc. There is always some nonsense cr@p to buy. Also, it is inside and has free wi-fi. And it has Sbarro . I will give Fox Valley a shout-out for hosting lots of fun Princess Parties and other photo opps in the main hall. I subtracted 1-star because the mall does seem to be dying and the food court is worse than a grade school cafeteria. It's sad.

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    Mall is clean and not over crowded, best time to go is during the week to avoid the crowd but overall a good mall to walk around

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    The mall is very outdated. When I go I only every stop at Mia's Wish, Dry Goods and Windsor.

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    Awesome mall, very nice people especially the Asian man at nori Japan he was very nice I highly recommend his food it was so delicious

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    Cool carousel in the center. Fun times

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    The place is really nice and looks amazing. Although I am not a big fan of their current restaurants there.

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    This is a really good mall. Love it. Usually clean and not overwhelming. Food court is not healthy and security guards think they are cops.

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    Round 1 has fun photo booths (you do have to purchase a ticket with them to use it though).

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