Can a shopping center be too large or have too many stores? Promenade on Providence could be that…read moreas it boasts Kirkland's, Total Wine, Staples and Home Depot. I think the issue here is that the shopping center is more square than rectangular and that plus the bowl-shaped layout makes it super hard to find the stores you want to shop. Sporting goods, Fresh Market, Buffalo Wild Wings, clothing and more. It's a big shopping center. On the plus side, it does seem to have enough parking and they have put up some directional signs. [Review 15454 overall, 958 of 2021, number 2998 in North Carolina.]

First time ever in this shopping center. Came here for a family event from 10-1pm. The event was…read morecatered mainly for young kids around 8 and under. A few bounce houses, sensory tables, fairy hair, and popular face painting. They did have a raffle , and I was able to win an IKEA gift card. Lots of shops, including nail salons, J. CREW, sharks hair cuts, Home Depot, and other restaurants. Looks like they have a fountain, but it was not on when we went.

My favourite place to shop in Charlotte! Easy parking lot to navigate and they have an outstanding…read moreselection of local shoppes and national brands. Total Wine has an amazing selection and I frequent Anju, The Crust, & The Local Scoop. Staff are always helpful in this shopping center. I get a strong value when I spend my time here. Worth stopping my next time you are in the neighborhood.

High end shopping center with a lot of good restaurants. I have tried The Crust, The Local Scoop,…read moreand Total Wine and More so far. Very easy to find parking and good options for entry and exit of the center. Looking forward to trying Anju later this week!

On Rea Road, sandwiched between I-485 and Ballantyne Commons Parkway, this is a large shopping…read moreplaza. I've been here a bunch of times so I'm surprised that it managed to miss my reviews until now. Anchored by the Target in the center, the top end has the Regal cinema that used to draw a crowd but in the post-COVID era, who knows. Michaels, Ulta, GameStop, Harris Teeter are the main tenants in the big building but there are other structures that have professional offices, sporting goods, vitamins and supplements, restaurants, bubble tea and clothing. I think there are three Starbucks locations here plus fast food Wendy's, Chick-Fil-A, Firebirds, Smashburger, Nothing but Noodles and banks. The driving routes do a good job of keeping the higher speed traffic away from the areas where people are walking, so that's a good thing. And at Christmas time, this place is a zoo. [Review 19943 overall - 3430 in North Carolina - 916 of 2023.]

Service. The "Managers" in this store are bitchy, and Rhonda at the checkouts talks to the…read morecashiers like they are slaves. She's very uneducated, and it really shows in the tone and words of her voice. I do not think she should be so rude to employees and customers too. The "Managers" love her domineering demeanor, and I've seen them encourage it! There are no helpful or courteous management staff at this store

This shopping center has completely transformed since I moved to Charlotte…read more It's home to some great restaurants. Some of my favorites are CO, Your Mom's Donuts, Jeni's, and Suarez Bakery. Come here for food, groceries, crafts, outdoor gear, hardware, movies. It's has a little bit of everything. There's free WiFi throughout the shopping center which is pretty awesome. Parking is a little hectic because it's always crowded, but there are always plenty of spaces. Don't forget to check out the back lot too!

Cute shopping center if you're ever in the area or even close by. They have a variety of…read morerestaurants (velvet taco, CO, oyster bar), to name a few, a few retail shops, and a Harris Teeter. I visit this shopping center to bring my son to his guitar class, and while I wait, I always step into the J. Crew store and the book store. Definitely my two favorite shops. They also have a Jennis Ice cream shop, which in the summer is always a plus! There is an amelies located in the back of this shopping center as well as a Midwood Steakhouse. They have a movie theatre also. Lots of parking and it's always crowded when I come here.

For my daughter's second birthday, we looked for a Build-a-Bear to get her birthday bear, and this…read moremall is where we landed. We moved from the Richmond, VA area less than a year ago so we're still discovering all the places. My husband and I are GenX, so we are the Mall Rat generation - lost in a sea of the hot trend of "Town Centers", so we always check out malls to try to find ones that aren't on their last leg; filled with one-off trinket shops. We were in awe of this mall! It is full, it's big, it's lively, and it's got an awesome food court! It's like we stepped into a time warp and landed in the '90's; we felt like teenagers again! All the good stores are in here. The only thing I didn't see - and I may have just missed it - was a music store. I miss the old days of going and listening to new albums on headphones and talking to people as we dig through the CD racks. I got some of my best music recommendations that way. And with the resurgence of vinyl, that mall really would be a prime spot for a record store! If anyone ever decides to build a nursing home for us GenXers, just use this mall. All you have to do is take out the Southern Lion and put little rooms in there. You don't have to change anything else! 'Cause let's face it - we're not gonna go easy, so there better be a Spencer's and a Cinnabon wherever the youngin's put us.

While technology can be a wonderful it is also has casualties which is a shame for the current and…read morefuture children. I mean does any over 40 remember growing up to one of the best experiences of their childhood called a MALL? I do and sadly those days are slowly yielding way to Ecommerce, outdoor shopping centers designed for ease of access and speed, and new societal norms. Located in a safe area off of I-485 Carolina Place is a very nice place to take the family while shopping for all those modern needs or even for us older folks, a step back in memory lane. I mean gone are Radio Shack, Merry-Go-Round, Aladdin's Castle, KB Toys and Suncoast to name a few replaced by empty units or some places that have been able to maintain their leases like Belk (for those southern folks), Gamestop, Dicks and well you get the point. The main take away is I feel is the place is safe and has great natural light. I took my daughters and got their bathing suits at a place that will remain nameless one for $80 the other $60, but alas the discount brought both to $50 total. I'm ignorant of pricing at retail stores and how it works during the season but that was just weird to me. We wondered around, picked up some Auntie Anne's pretzel bites (our favorite) to nibble on while I took them to several stores which they loved including Hot Topic and Claire's. I really like the layout here, wide open. My favorite place to take my girls is the food court. We saw a huge line and while I hoped it was for multiple restaurants, nope I knew what it was for. Sarku had over 30 people in line while all the other stalls had one or two customers. All in all it took us roughly 20 mins to get our food. I'm curious what would happen if I dropped another Sarku in the food court? Anyways, they were SLOW but as always really good. So, when you're there I highly suggest Double Chicken Teriyaki w/ fried rice along with an extra scoop of sauce on the top. The chicken is nice and caramelized with a nice soy kick and fried rice, need I say more? All in all, I still cherish the mall and Carolina Place is holding up the tradition! While I wish all the units were filled, such as life these days. If you'd like to make a day of fun activities with the kids, I think you should consider stopping by, just make sure you hit the food court while doing your shopping!

i have never written a review before, but I had such a great experience here a couple days…read moreago...they have wonderful customer service!! The store had tons of selection and a great variety of products, which was great! as I was trying on a couple different pieces, Merhawit was a tremendous help. She was giving me all the different sizes I needed, she helped me lace up a couple pieces, she even gave me advice for a fashion struggle I was telling her about! I felt like a valued shopper, and I will definitely be returning to get some help from my girl!

Definitely becoming more luxurious and catering to luxury stores. Regular everyday stores are being…read morepushed out. Kind of sucks!!!! A seen and be seen mall. Feels like they are looking for 5th Avenue in Charlotte.

I never thought a neighborhood shopping center would warrant a review, but I have to say Arboretum…read moremanaged to pull one out of me. The amount of food choices is ridiculously good... from nicer restaurants (Mickey & Mooch, New South) to mom & pop shops (Akropolis Cafe, Charlotte Cafe, Sushiya Japanese etc) to chain (Qudoba, Nothing but Noodles, McAllister etc) to fastfood (McD, Chick-Fila, Taco Bell) to dessert (Ben & Jerry, Pinkberry), there gotta be something that will feed your belly within your budget. I stopped by yesterday at 2pm to get a late lunch (teriyake chicken plate at Sushiya for $5), came back at 5pm for an early dinner (gyro at Akropolis for $5.25), and back again at 8pm to satisfy my frozen yogurt craving ($3 at Pinkberry). And on top of that, I stopped by Walmart to get ingredients for mimosa. Where else can I stop by 3 times in 6 hours for all these different things in one location?! Bravo Arboretum, bravo... (and yes, beware of crazy driving and gazillion stop signs that no one follows)

The Arboretum shopping center is a dangerous place to be a pedestrian. There are no sidewalks…read moreconnecting the various clusters of stores and restaurants, forcing someone who doesn't want to drive 50 yards to walk amongst the traffic. The only improvement to parking was made by Walmart when they redid the store a few years ago and is only in front of Walmart. It is clear that the owners of the shopping center do not care about the customers, just the rent.

Anchored by the Walmart Supercenter but including all sorts of other great options, this shopping…read morecenter is between East Independence and Monroe Road, south of Sardis (which becomes Fairview and later Tyvola). Shoe Department, Party City, T-Mobile, Game Stop, furniture, beauty supplies and more. The parking lot does a good job of keeping lanes for cars separate from walking areas, with clear crosswalks and stop signs. I had no problem with speedy vehicles today. [Review 19527 overall - 3422 in North Carolina - 497 of 2023.]

Everything in one place within walking distance. Enough parking. All the stores are goodbyes and…read morelove to shop there.

This shopping center and condo complex fits the definition of "mixed use" with a few Big Box stores…read moreand some restaurants and some offices and some living spaces (not sure if condos or apartments). I have been here a number of times, usually to hit up Trader Joe's but there's also a nice Best Buy (that does auto installations), Pisces all-you-can-eat sushi, Lost Worlds Brewing, and now 3rd & Fernwood which was my destination today (Yelp elite event!). There's bunches more of retail and restaurants. The tall parking deck worked well on a quiet midweek evening but during the holiday shopping season, it will be a real challenge. The deck is clean, well lit and I did see security on patrol. As always, be aware of your surroundings especially in or near the elevators and stairwells. I did not bring the Sprinter as there is a low height clearance. Two good access points from Kings Drive and Charlottetowne Avenue have traffic lights. [Review 95 of 2025 - 4065 in North Carolina - 23662 overall]

This is a fairly small strip, but it has some great restaurants, like Dressler's, Pisces, and…read morePizzeria Omaggio's...not to mention several cool eateries and retail. Speaking of retail, we tend to visit Trader Joe's the most...but there are other big stores, like Marshall's and Best Buys. Now, there used to be some cool boutiques here, but I don't recall seeing them recently (possibly closed due to Covid?). Probably the coolest feature of this strip is this little alleyway with a great patio dining...with clear views to Uptown Charlotte. Recently, they've installed this fun Umbrella Alley" display...colorful umbrellas suspended in mid-air. Think it's a temporary exhibition? In any case, there's always something cool to do and see here at The Met...and despite the long drive from where we live, we tend to go here quite often. Guess it's worth it?

This large outdoor shopping center is along Independence in Southwest Charlotte. Maybe it's…read moreactually in Matthews? It is helpful that there are two separate intersections with traffic lights, which makes it super easy to get in and out. Office Depot, Dress Barn, JC Penney, AC Moore, Petsmart. Lots of big box stores, lots of parking. The lot does not have a lot of landscaping and it's level, which helped me to feel more secure. Of course, always keep an eye on your surroundings. [Review 11643 overall, 1424 of 2019.]

Way back in 1990, when this had the new shopping experience smell, my first job was at the…read moreMcDonald's. Back when it opened, there was a Gateway computer store, Sam's Club, Pharmore, Burlington Coat Factory, Hamricks, Kohls and so many more places. Back when it was first built, I remember my parents saying it would never last. Now the whole area has been built up and my parents just love it. Most of the original stores have left or changed some how, but it basically looks the same as it did. Strip mall, broken up into different sections. Major clothing stores, knick knack places, restaurants, hotel in the middle. The faces and names have changed, some things have gotten a facelift. But it all somehow remains the same.