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    3.5 (52 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Angela G.

    Been shopping at Hot Topic since I was a kid. It's definitely changed but love that it has more anime and shows that everyone can relate to. Staff are friendly and you can find things easily in this store. The funkos need a bit of work as like most stores because they're all mixed. There are some buried in the back that you don't even know about because it's behind a completely different series. Worth checking if you're a collector! This is located inside universal CityWalk on the way to the park. Great shop and gives you something to do other than looking at universal studios merch. IG: @ammysalamii

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    Vicky C.

    I love the cashier here, so chill, so smexy, so elegant, she helped me pick a shirt that said I love emo dads. 11/10 would shop here again, just for her.

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    Eva P.

    My boyfriend and I came here last Tuesday in person the cashier(Gwen) forgot to bag up one item, a wooden One Piece map decoration.

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    Diele K.

    For over 20 years, I've been shopping at Hot Topic. They were in California before my home state of Arizona, and always loved the selection of alternative fashion, band tees, etc. When you walk in, you are always quickly greeted and usually shared the deals of the day or current promotions. Always loved the quality of their products for the price point. My mom purchased a few items on this visit, and loved them for our days in Universal Studios Hollywood. Definitely worth a stop in you are in CityWalk.

    Quintin E.

    My favorite Hot Topic around with some of my favorite HT crew! We are often in the area and at CityWalk mainly for movies, eats and/or window shopping, but do splurge when it's the "good pay day"... (you know the one...) I love getting accessories here as they have quite a bit to choose from. I still have one of the many belts, necklaces and a solid pair of sunglasses I've added to my wardrobe from here over the last year or so. Earning hot cash helps feed your guilty pleasure especially with so many cool novelty items (aside from clothing) sold here. Melanie is the most personable and fun loving employee here not to down play any others, but she checked on us twice during our shopping experience and is extremely knowledgeable and helpful especially when it comes to knowing the best deals here. With the holidays coming up I know I'll be buying or picking up (online orders, which can be delivered to your store of choice) some things from this location for the holidays both for myself and my loved ones... Hot Topic may have a target demographic of teenage youth and young adult... however it still draws in people of many ages and all walks of life especially the Universal City Walk location... the mecca of all Hot Topics in So-Cal.

    Lori L.

    Monika, Adam and Stefano are amazing people. They are very social and helpful. They make me feel very welcomed. Bought A ton of T-shirt and I love them all. Stefano was very kind to check for a T-shirt in size small for me in the stock room without hesitating or me asking he just said "hold on let me check if we got that in small in the back" and he did. Adam made sure I was doing fine and checking up that if I needed help looking for anything else. Monika is an awesome person to speak to and helpful. Thank you Monika and your team for being amazing!!

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    Jenny F.

    Customer service was great here. I wasn't even in the store for a whole minute and we were greeted by Melanie, she told us the sales for the day. She was kind and attentive which was nice. This store location is small but I was just happy to have one here in City Walk to begin with.

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