Marketfair Mall in Princeton feels like a small miracle of survival in the digital age, a place…read morethat is neither packed to the rafters nor echoingly abandoned like so many malls that have gone gently into that good night. It is comfortably alive, which is more than can be said for much of modern retail. The Barnes and Noble alone is reason enough to show up. It is a proper bookstore where you can wander, browse, and briefly pretend the internet isn't actively murdering print media. I also enjoy the little AMC theater, which is perfectly fine as long as you are seeing a movie that does not demand the thunder and spectacle of IMAX. Sometimes a modest screen, a bag of popcorn and a plush recliner are more than enough. The place is rarely crowded, which makes errands feel less like combat and more like a calm agreement between shoppers and time itself. That said, I am hoping something interesting eventually replaces the recently shuttered Bahama Breeze. The space feels like it wants to be fed a new idea. Time will tell whether that happens. Four stars for being pleasant, functional, and quietly resisting extinction. In this era, that feels like an accomplishment.

Nice mall we stopped at during one of our trips. I purchase some clothes and all, so did my girl…read more Lots of decent sales and prices we bumped into without even searching or looking . Food courts have lots of good spots to eat at, and get your grub on. Id visit again.

The Quaker Bridge Mall is a monument to late-stage capitalism wrapped in beige tiles and…read moreexistential dread. It is neither quaking, nor bridged, nor particularly Quaker, though I did feel a strange spiritual calm while waiting in line at Auntie Anne's, watching dough be twisted into symbols of carbohydrate comfort. Inside, time folds in on itself like a pair of clearance khakis. There are stores selling perfume, gadgets, jeans tight enough to restrict original thought. There's a Cheesecake Factory, which exists on the same moral plane as purgatory: vast, overlit, and full of folks trying to remember what it was they came in for. The mall is clean. The ceilings are high. The escalators move up and down like Sisyphus with a corporate sponsor. No one seems to know why they're there, but they are, floating from JC Penney to Old Navy in a retail daze. The air smells faintly of artificial scents and unspoken longing. There's something poetic about a mall in the 21st century. A living fossil. A place where you can still see teenagers in small herds, clutching bubble tea and dreams. Where old men power-walk past Forever 21, defiant in orthopedic sneakers. Where the Apple Store shines like a sterile shrine to tech-assisted distraction. Three stars. Not because it's bad; it's not. It is precisely what it claims to be: a mall. A decent one. One with enough stores to feel like you might find something, even if you don't know what you're looking for. It would get four stars if it had a decent bookstore. It would get five if it could answer why I felt slightly lonelier when I left than when I arrived.

Services isn't a thing at the mall anymore Just at the food…read morecourt and its clean. Slections are up but questionable material Value is very good especially at S NJ outlets also and in store discounts not advertised at quaker

Princeton Shopping Center is a sprawling outdoor pedestrian mall in an otherwise quiet residential…read moreneighborhood featuring a potpourri of unique upscale shops, interesting restaurants and cut-above chain eateries. The trouble is that I never think of it, especially in the winter when I would rather not be strolling their retail promenade in an icy gale. Too bad, because there's a lot to like here. Somewhere, Jeff Bezos must be laughing uncontrollably as he twists his imaginary handlebar mustache with diabolic glee. As for myself, I'm just going to hit enter to complete my order and grab some hot chocolate.

This shopping center has some great stores but the potholes are a HUGE issue... see what I did…read morethere!? Bring your all-terrain tires to find a spot to park in this complex or the potholes might swallow your car. If you want to kill 2 birds with one stone go to mccaffreys and buy lettuce, tomatoe, oil, and vinegar, throw it in your back seat, run over some potholes and viola- you've got yourself a tossed salad. My "old person" Subaru has a kick-butt suspension system (I know because I'm able to go over a speed bump at 30 mph without feeling a thing) but I don't dare attempt to fall into one of the craters at this shopping center; the potholes here are continuing to evolve into bottomless craters that want to destroy your car. Don't let this happen! Practice weaving at home before you come into this shopping center; put valuable items around your car to practice. If you haven't killed any of your favorite items then you're ready for level 10, The Princeton Shopping Center.

They need to enforce the drivers and empty cars to move that are all stopped down the side of the…read moreroad to enter and exit these establishments. You cannot drive on the road unless you play chicken with oncoming cars. You cannot walk out of the coffee shop or store without weaving between the vehicles because they're in front of the doors. No one enforces anything until someone gets hit. And I have seen a lot of near misses. The stores pay a lot to be there . And they get no safety for their patrons. IT iS RIDICULOUS. And I'm there often unfortunately.

Starbucks coffee and their personnel are absolutely THE BEST !!!!! Always hot coffee, smiling…read morefaces and clean restaurant !

Awesome spot. Wish the Campus Town at TCNJ was around when I went to school. This shopping complex…read morehas everything from French crepes, bubble tea, sushi, Indian food, Japanese food, pho, Italian food, Mexican food, etc. there are lots of parking, and places to sit. Also has a Barnes & Nobles with Starbucks inside it.

Great shopping centers and service. I regularly get ice cream from red berry and it's delicious…read more The prices are annoying but it's definitely worth every penny! Mr. Wish is a delicious boba place and I loved the strawberry green tea with boba. Sizes are reasonable and seating is great. There are lots of cute photo op's everywhere an I love the area! Definitely worth a visit.

I like the stores (Nordstrom/REI) but the layout of this mall must have been designed by a maniac…read more Parking is a Mad Max Death scrum as there are far fewer spots for the number of stores and restaurants available. Banks, supermarkets and car dealers, including the sainted Tesla and the obligatory Starbucks share a common lot and the result is Bedlam with a much higher than average incidence of fender benders (and worse.) I avoid the Mercer Mall like tainted meat, shop at your own risk. Two stars for the adrenaline rush.

Mercer Mall on Rt. 1 South in Lawrenceville, NJ is a large strip commercial center directly across…read morefrom Quakerbridge Mall. It used to be low budget with the likes of TJ Maxx, Ross and Drug Emporium, but the new millennium saw infrastructure investment and a new wave of more upscale retail. Now, along with Maxx and Ross you find 47 stores from Bed Bath & Beyond, to REI, Massage Envy and Nordstrom Rack, and decent chain restaurants from Outback, Bonefish, Hooters and Olive Garden. AT&T and Verizon push their phone and internet plans and Starbucks brews its shlock java within walking distance of each other. I find myself here a few times a year when in need of basic garments and shoes (DSW). Don't mind saving shekels when it makes sense. Too, with the improved dining options, hanging around for lunch or dinner and a drink can be convenient and fun. Yeah, you can also pick out furniture at Raymour & Flanigan and stock up on groceries at Shop Rite, if the weather is cold enough to leave the milk in the car until you get back home to Pennsylvania. They just put in a Zoe's Kitchen, so you can get your healthy Mediterranean freak on. Mercer Mall seems to be making all the right moves.

To call this retail labyrinth sprawling is an understatement. Massive big box retailers strewn over…read morea huge footprint with wild west traffic patterns that keep your head on a swivel. However, what you'll find here is a clean, spacious Walmart that doesn't suck (as opposed to their second Hamilton location which is always a riot in progress) and a much less frenetic Home Depot. Lacking full NASCAR accreditation, I don't come here often but once you dock safely, the experience is downright civilized. Four solid stars for this oasis on the road from Trenton to the Jersey Shore.

Not a bad place to shop. We were in town and decided to get some of our own foods for our stay, and…read moreI was impressed and happy with some food choices and all. Interesting nice places to shop and get the groove on. Nice sector ofgf shopping. I'd come back again.

Great selection of designers welcoming staff and just overall relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend…read morespending time and may be you will find that one timeless piece

First time to this location. Location wise it is awesome . Right on RT 1 and very close to other…read morebusinesses like REI , Olive Garden etc . Lots and lots of parking available . My wife likes this shop very much . For guys , this shop isn't the right place ... I was looking at some tshirts , shirts , shoes and everything was so expensive .. looks was also not that good . For women there are lots of options ! But the whole place is so messy . It is very hard to find good stuff ... takes a lot of time . Very few options are cheap ones . Otherwise it is decently expensive . Service was average too. Very tough to get help . Billing was slow .. quality is the only thing that saves this business . Looks are good too. Good experience but could be better . 3 stars

Quality brands at a discounted prices. PLUS, there was an extra 25% off the weekend I went so yay!…read morePicked up a nice pair of flip flops. Everything was neat and organized. Cashier was nice.

An expansive thirty acre outdoor mall that will test your reflexes and driving skills as you slalom…read morethrough their hub and spoke maze featuring everything from Wegmans, Nordstrom Rack, Target and an assortment of specialty shops that run the gamut from Pilates to Lacrosse. Who needs Xbox when you can cheat death in real time in a three ton SUV. What makes this monstrosity such a thrill ride is the endless bottlenecks and weird parking configurations. The nexis between PetSmart and Home Goods is particularly adept at promoting vehicular homicide. And if the gridlock isn't bad enough please avail yourself of the free charging stations placed inexplicably closest to the anchors. What a mess.

This shopping center is fun, but overwhelming. It's almost like if you took every store that you…read moredon't see in a shopping mall into one complex, this is what you would get. This is the largest shopping center I've been to, and while they do have good stores, it's almost overwhelming how it's set up. For example, you have Target and Michaels on one corner. Drive a little bit to another side, and you have Dollar Tree, Sally Beauty on another corner. Drive to a third corner, and you go to Five Below PetSmart, HomeGoods. Drive more to another corner, and you get the idea. The stores are in all different parts, that you have to drive around to get from one store to the other. You cannot walk, unless if you want to take over your life, and cross US-1. Great stores. Not great layout.