Major nostalgia as I visited here today considering this is a shopping mall I used to frequent in…read moremiddle school. While many former stores remain, many don't. The decline of shopping malls in general along with world news such as Claire's going bankrupt (as of August 2025 this location has 75% off for closing reasons), the downfall of the economy and inflation have all contributed to the current makeup here. I believe the Maplewood Mall is making space for entrepreneurs to take over varying shops as I did spot a nice handful. Contrary, the mall's buzz is dead and not as lively as I remember. Some things I do appreciate presently are the preservation of the carousel in the main space (it's gorgeous), Cinnabon is going strong and roughly 2-4 large spaces for kids to play. I am all about indoor spaces considering MN is a tough state to live in during the winter. Additionally, I adore the pockets of culture here from Pan Asian Center to smaller shops selling handmade goodies and the neat concept of the cotton candy cloud bar (how fun!). Overall, coming here to get steps in or explore won't leave you with stealing all your money. I'm glad the space is still getting used. Enjoy!!

A wonderfully weird and eclectic selection of shops to browse for a mall. Through thorough analysis…read moreof the cities though this place is by far the best when it comes to searching for blind boxes including the all famous Labubu and even some really fun Lafufus. A lot of the cart booths scattered throughout the mall sell replicas but they can be quite fun for designs and honestly a great place for any one who doesn't know the difference (for parents who are shopping for kids). For the authentic stuff there's the pan Asia center which has a whole section to pick from close to the mall entrance as well as a vendor at one of the repurposed jewelry cases who will let you swap. Another shop for authentics would be at Little Diva Hidden treasure which I've noticed, at least the last time I visited, has cheaper options. Besides this the mall also has a bargain bin store, a make your own teddy bear store (not that different from build a bear), a K-pop store, and several others. In the center atrium there are also usually some bounce houses that I always see kids enjoying. I think the point in coming here is to not expect a typical mall experience. If you do, you'll be met with disappointment. This mall has a place and is one to come to if you're looking for unique items you can't find easily elsewhere.

Yesterday I had to help someone in Maplewood ( been there maybe 3X in 25 years). Then I googled "…read moreTarget closest to me" and discovered this truly HUGE, VERY well stocked, beautiful SPACIOUS store with VERY interesting floor plans/ unusual settings of displays and shelving. Accented by large curved/circular areas of color on the floor. AND with many many things I don't see in my out-of-state hugely picked over Targets. Wonderful sparkling lighting too. ALL this unusual attention to layout, floor plan, different colorations , larger display areas that better showcase the products ( versus ' packing-it-all-in merchandising'). LOVED LOVED and truly APPRECIATED this multi sensory shopping experience and TERRIFIC product selection/ truly beautiful enhanced display thoughtfulness/placement. ( yes, right out of college I found myself a first job as a personal shopper NYC Bloomies in the Golden Era of amazing mngr Marvin Traub 1972. Retailing back then was magical / hugely creative! So I very much appreciate the effort put into this store.) Thank you for a wonderful shopping experience!

You can't beat the online ordering system. Why shop when staff can shop for you?…read more I also want the man with club foot to serve me one day. He is always smiling at me and making me feel welcome. I see him at exactly the same time each week.

A random thought popped in my head one night as I was sitting in front of the television in my…read morehotel room. I hadn't been to FYE in eons. I did a quick search. Minnesota has a grand total of two FYE stores. One is in Duluth. The other is this store at Maplewood Mall. The following day, I drove up the Maplewood Mall. It was a perfect day to hibernate in a warm mall. It was -22°C with a windchill of -32°C. I was up for exercising my arms, legs, and credit card in this store. FYE is located on the first floor, in centre court by the carousel. There was a sale going on. I walked in. In the past, I hit FYE for used and new CDs. Naturally, the store has changed with the times. I like the change. I was in awe of the wall full of snacks and candy. OMG! I actually audibly said that looking at various mochi flavours, Pocky, and Garbage Pail Kids cereal. One word: heaven! I then lost it in front of the Hello Kitty and Pusheen section. A Hello Kitty backpack with food and beverages on it? Yes, please! Pusheen drinks and apparel? I want all of it! Luckily, there was a sale going on. If you bought one clothing item, you got the second one of equal or lesser value for 50% its regular price. I didn't own any Pusheen or Hello Kitty clothing until I got a t-shirt with both characters on it and a long-sleeved shirt with Pusheen that day. The music section is much smaller at FYE these days. Seeing Depeche Mode on vinyl made my day. There were also Funko Pop figures of Neil Tennant from Pet Shop Boys that made my day. There are also a bunch of plushies in this store. The Squishmallows tugged at my heart. If you are into Grogu (also known as Baby Yoda and The Child), you need to check out the merchandise here. I have never seen so many Grogu products, from a lava lamp, to a powerbank. I ended up getting a Grogu PopSocket. I had never seen one before. I also got a USB C cable that was sparkly and purple. It is rare to see that combination. It was on sale. Yay! I removed a star from my rating for how long it took someone to attend to the cashout area. I probably waited there for a good seven minutes until a male staff member came out of the back area to scan my items so I could pay for them. He was nice. I paid with a credit card. It was great. I got my goodies in a large bag. I thanked him and happily hauled both the bag and me out the door. My USB C cable works like a charm. I used it earlier today to charge my phone. It's perfect. I loved all my purchases here. If you see someone with a Pusheen shirt on, you know that it's me. It was nice visiting an FYE again. I'd definitely return to this store when I'm back in the city. (36)

Cashier will lie about free memberships and will ask for your email. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR EMAIL…read more They will charge you 11.99 every month with the debt card you used. This has happened to me and other customers.

Wild experience! I entered and exited feeling like I toured a museum. Lots of cultural items here…read morefrom apparel to home items such as furniture to a random section of Target items? Not sure how they get away with reselling Target branded items (clothes, shoes, etc.) but I'm glad they do as I scored 3 iPhone cases for $5 each in the clearance section. If you are in the mall and are skeptical to pop in here, I might suggest going because I was thoroughly intrigued. My mind is still blown away as I type this.

Pan Asian Center has taken up the Maplewood Mall spaces formerly known as Sears and Macys. At the…read moretime of writing, there are vendors on the first floor, and it (especially the second floor) is also available by inquiry for pop-up market type events, such as the "Rooted in Minnesota" Artisan Market which drew me here today to hang out with Hoya Heads and MN Houseplant Collective folx and exercise my abilities in not going home with more plants. Admittedly I heard "Pan Asian Center in the burbs" and thought I was headed for Asia Mall in Eden Prairie - *not the same* !! There's also a Daiso nearby. As this redevelopment develops, I will be most eager to finally learn what the boundaries of "Pan Asian" are :o)

I LOVE this H&M! I oftentimes try going to the Mall of America location, but it is typically a mess…read moreand the selection has already been picked over. The Maplewood Mall location is definitely underrated, in my opinion. Whenever I go, the sales floor is always clean and ORGANIZED. The put the higher priced, fashion pieces at the front of the store and the everyday, low priced items in the back. The merchandising makes the shopping experience a lot more enjoyable.

I went to their Blaine location off of 125th & Central Ave. I heard about this store when I visited…read morewith my husband regarding selling old consoles. At the time, my husband just wanted to get rid of his old console and would be happy with any amount he made. The store has a wide selection of video games for a variety of consoles. But I stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon alone with a mission: Magic the Gathering cards. I was looking for Innistrad bundle set (2021), which they did not have. The shopkeeper led me to a small section of the store and they have very limited trading card games available. They had the draft set booster for way over the market price. They had it listed for $139 when TCGPlayer has brand new, factory sealed for $78, and have median pricing ~$103. Maybe it was because I was passive or didn't do in-depth research prior, but I felt hostility from the shopkeeper - like he needed me to make a decision and buy something despite they said they didn't have the bundle set I was looking for or get out. They stood by me as I processed what I should do since they didn't have the bundle set I was looking for. I simply thanked them for their time and left.

visited hi-score for the first time today with my partner and what an amazing selection of games…read moreand movies and accessories! i was so delighted and had so much fun going through all of the handheld console accessories! they have so many amazing cases for the nintendo ds, switch, and even gamecube! the staff were so kind and the prices here were amazing, too! you've got to check this place out and skip gamestop and amazon.

I heard a lot about Ross Dress for Less from family who lives in California. I was excited to see…read moreit here in Minnesota. The store have been opened for a month. It is basically like Burlington or TJ Maxx. I visited the store on Sunday, November 17th early evening. The store was busy. It was a little messy as in products are displaced on the shelves, some have fallen on the floor - typical environment for these kind of stores. Staff members where available throughout the store, but they were more focus on putting out products or ring up customers and move onto the next. It's retail, it's busy, it's understandable. You can definitely find gifts for value. I saw some holiday gifts that I would come back for. Otherwise, they have lots of clothes, beauty/spa products, toys, suitcases, snacks, perfume, bags, and more.

I have quite a few items I totally love - a blouse I have had more comments on, a painting that is…read moreperfect, drinking glasses that are so pretty. Had some marshmallow heart candies for the big day that were delicious!

The people were great and I loved the service. it was a great turnaround from what it used to be I…read moreloved how much stuff they have for such a cheap price and I loved the selection. I hope it makes a comeback because it's better than what it used to be. And it was spotless it wasn't dirty at all

From the owner: hot stuff. cool prices. that's five below. extreme $1-$5 value, plus some incredible finds that go…read morebeyond $5. waaay below the rest...so let go & have fun. shop online and amazing 1,000+ store locations.

I am pleased with the training and progress. Alex is great at structuring training sessions geared…read moretowards my fitness goals. His personality is a perfect fit. He is incredibly friendly and makes our sessions fun. I highly recommend Alex as a trainer for all skill levels.

I started personal training with Alex and I've gained a lot of knowledge. He gracefully answers my…read moresilly questions about gym etiquette. I like to giggle at myself when I'm especially weak and struggle thru workouts. Alex allows me to laugh at myself and I really appreciate it. Naturally, in the beginning I wanted to see results right away. Alex taught me to trust the process. I used to think the gym was too expensive but since working out, I've cut out fast food which really made up for the gym expenses. haha I really can't imagine giving up my gym time with Alex. He kicks me butt and it hurts so good. :)