The Gateway is to me just as the name implies - a gateway between Downtown Newark and Newark Penn…read moreStation. Beyond traversing between the two is a large business building. Most of my visits here have actually been for that - business for one of my clients family attorney. Several floors up after getting clearance is a fancy suite where I'm sure high profile law meetings take place as it is extremely high end looking and assume the other floors look the same. In the main area is an extension of what Newark Penn Station is like, New York Penn as well with various shops to consider before you travel. From what I can tell it serves it's purpose. An upscale office building complete with security, an art gallery on the lower level but shops that offer passage to Downtown Newark and Newark Penn. There is a parking garage just outside of the building that I find handy in my visits here.

If you commute into and out of Newark, Gateway Center is very convenient - especially when it's…read moreraining or snowing outside. If you are traveling into Newark Penn Station, you can get to Mulberry Street (one block from Broad Street) through Gateway's skyway. On your way, you can get a coffee or a quick grab-and-go snack at one of the shops inside. There are two Dunkin' Donuts, two Subways, and a few non-big-chain eateries (Nagoyaka, City Beans, COTIDIANO, Metro Café, etc.). There are also a few convenience stores, a New York Sports Club, and the Gateway Project Spaces. You can also enter the Hilton Gateway from inside Gateway Center. Gateway is comprised of four corporate buildings (1, 2, 3, and 4 Gateway). Midday, office workers will flood the skyway getting lunch or heading outside during their break. On a Devils night, many fans use the Gateway to get to Prudential Center, which is on Mulberry Street. Again, the best thing about Gateway is its convenience. My only forewarning is - during off-peak times of the day - be alert. While there is security during the work week, security presence isn't as visible during the weekend. I had a bad experience where a homeless man grabbed my arm when I wouldn't give him money, and no one was around to help me. This isn't a common occurrence, but just be careful.

I am so glad I stopped in today. The staff at this store are great. I didn't catch a name but a…read morelady with dreads was super helpful during my in store visit today. She helped me find a size in the back from shoes and price check some apparel that I found on the clearance rack. I needed a fitting room and a younger male employee caught my attention from across the store and came over to help me in a timely manner. Even the security guard was nice and welcoming. The store was clean and well stocked. Check out moved quickly as they had four employees on the register. Overall, I found some really good sales and left with some great stuff.

Just like any other Nike outlets/factory stores: kinda big, kinda spacious, and messy. The variety…read moreand deals can be less than you find in bigger outlets like the one in Woodbury NY

I loveeee Kearny Commons! It's such a convenient shopping area -- it literally has everything you…read moreneed in one spot. There's Applebee's for a quick bite, Burger King for something fast, Marshalls for great deals, Ulta for all your beauty needs, and even LA Fitness if you want to get a workout in after shopping. The parking is super easy and the area always feels safe and clean. Definitely one of my favorite spots to stop by!

From the owner: A true CBD market with access to community shopping center opportunities. Store hours may vary so…read morecheck store websites for more details.

This Gap Outlet opened up in Downtown Newark about six months ago. Located on Market Street, it's…read morearrival is part of the redevelopment efforts of this part of the city. I'm not really a fan of The Gap, but this outlet is a fine store. It's just like any other outlet. The deals and discounts are comparable to those at other Gap Outlets (such as the one in Jersey Gardens). Perhaps the space at this Newark location is bit smaller than other Outlets, but it's in no way a cramped store. At least, that's what I thought when I peeped it out. Also, last time I was there, I thought that the staff kept the store well maintained. If you work in the area or normally shop along Broad and Market, you may find a good deal here.

Great store in the center of Newark. The didn't have the typical Gap employee greeting you at the…read moreentrance offering help. I didn't want to interrupt the conversations of the employees discussing liquor and there cold remedy preference, so I searched on my own. Otherwise the store is very nice, just needs more customer focus.

The adventures of Wally World! This review is to mostly highlight how increasingly worse the…read morecheck-out experience has become (no matter how much patience you practice). Prior to holiday season, it was easy to go in and out without any fuss, especially using the self-checkout option. Now, apparently that option has been rescinded, unless you use the app or something along those lines. I am all for people keeping their jobs, hence going to a cashier. However, there is no organization or even "express" lanes being provided and enforced. This Walmart needs to do better! ASAP.

Popped in again, picked up some valentine candy (1 item). Self checkout? Nope. Two staffers…read morestanding there talking, giant cart with more than 40+ items they were working through with someone... and they said it was closed. Hm. Two lines for less than 15 items... a bunch of folks in line with way more than 15 items. Wasted a lot of time waiting for people that didn't care (service-wise) and didn't care about others (low item lines).

This particular Marshalls has great items at a discount, if you're lucky enough to sort through the…read moregigantic piles of mess customers often leave items in. It is not the cleanest or most organized, but you may encounter some gems here from time to time. It is very hard to come across parking here in the lot as it is always packed. You can also expect a minimum of about 10 minutes wait time to check out your items. There is typically no lines at least for the dressing rooms. Staff are friendly and are willing to help you find items and different sizes so that is a bonus. If you have time, you're probably almost guaranteed to find an item you need in their massive selection. You just have to be patient.

This Marshalls is definitely a little messy. The clothes and shoes are usually laid out nicely and…read morethe sizes are in the right spots. If you go back anywhere by the beauty products it's a mess, just stay away. The home section isn't bad, it's nicely arranged. The little imported foods section is usually disarrayed. I would also check expiration dates on all the products. The workers aren't bad, sometimes they have a language barrier but we usually get through it at checkout. Overall it's your average Marshalls. The parking lot is huge, there's always carts available and they open pretty early. Even if it's a busy time, you'll always find a parking.

This Target is out of my way but I went during the Christmas shopping season because it was the…read moreonly location near me that had a specific LEGO set I needed to get as a gift. I ordered the item in the Target app and then drove to the store once I received the notice that it was ready for pick up. I know this location is not exactly "new" but it is not exactly old either. Let's go with new-ish. This means that a lot of the shops around it are also relatively new (I'm purely going by how worn down the buildings and restaurants look). It was kind of cool to visit a new-ish business but if you're thinking this Target is going to be like the larger ones at Menlo Park you may be disappointed. This Target is more like a "medium" sized one. While it does offer a good variety, the aisles are a bit more cramped and everything just feels a bit more "squished together" than other Targets I have visited. The day I went it was chaotic, but it *was* Christmas shopping season so perhaps that goes without saying. All that said, the place was as organized as a Target during Christmas shopping season can be. The employees were all very nice, especially in helping me locate the bathrooms which were oddly all the way in the back to the right. Quite unusual. My order was ready for pick up as promised and I had no issues picking it up. High marks for service. I'm not going to go out of my way to go to this Target, but my experience was good but not amazing. Your mileage may vary.

Recently, I've had some bad experiences at this Target, thus the 2 star rating…read more On two occasions at curb-side pickup they've either mixed up my order or missed an item from my order. In each case it took nearly 30 minutes to resolve. In today's in person experience it took nearly 15 minutes to track down an employee to help open up a locked pharmacy shelf, even though the store was empty. That's the unusual thing here... this Target is fairly new and usually is not packed. It's a shame because they are the closest Target to me, and they also have a Starbucks inside. If I'm dependent on an item I might go to Clifton instead, and only come here to shop for groceries.