If there's one thing we're going to do when we go to Garden State Plaza, it's make our two…read moremandatory stops: Macy's for him and AKIRA for me! AKIRA has become one of my favorite stores because I can always find something unique to add to my wardrobe, those pieces that are just a little different and make an outfit stand out. And while I'm doing my thing at AKIRA, my husband can always count on Macy's to find something new for his wardrobe too. So basically... we both leave with a bag, we're both happy, and everybody wins. And we're frugal shoppers. So safe to say we always get a good sale. At this point, a Garden State Plaza trip just isn't complete without these two stops! And of course you gotta feed the belly so this particular trip we went to Carlitos and got our taco fix and you can't go wrong with tacos, especially at Carlitos. They're always so friendly and accommodating.

I'm not sure if I've ever been to this mall before, but today it is absolutely packed with people…read moreeverywhere--in the corridors, inside the restaurants, and in the shops. I don't know if it's because of the Soccer World Cup 2026, the fact that it's Saturday afternoon, or the sweltering heat, but it is incredibly crowded. I came straight here after work to check it out because I have movie tickets for the cinema located inside. I arrived a bit too early, so I'm going to walk around and explore the place, and I'll let you know what I think later. The air conditioning is holding up well against the massive crowd. I'll share my thoughts on the other places I visit later on. I can see a variety of spots here, though--places like "Carlitos BBQ taqueria", as well as coffee shops, pretzel stands, dessert spots, a Macy's, ramen restaurants, and more.

Today I entered to Marshalls, Bloomingdale's, and Nordstrom Rack…read more All three were freshly stocked. And I found great prices on them. Service and Bloomingdale's and Marshall's was great!

Outdoor outlet/mall space with a lot of restaurants, a Whole Foods, Target, and more restaurants in…read morethe area. Parking is interspersed between the stores so you have to cross the parking lot to get to different stores.

This used to be a higher end, upscale mall. It's now a bit run down, but not terrible. It still has…read morelots of big box stores, but also small boutiques and pop ups. For example, there is an entire storefront devoted to claw machines. There is another store called "mystery bins" that has a random assortment of items that kind of look like they fell off a truck. There is a rope obstacle course for kids on the upper floors of the mall. Cool concept, but a little off putting that things could fall from above on to shoppers on the lower levels. Overall, it's a decent mall, but it has lost some of its luster over the years.

This mall has went downhill by quite a lot since I first started going…read more First, this mall is extremely empty, a lot of stores are closing down here. After the JCpenny and Lord & Taylor closed down, this place has only gone downhill. Second, its dirty as hell. Saw dead cockroaches in the food court and weird stains all around. This place doesn't get the care it needs anymore. Third, the mall is extremely close to dying. Don't get me wrong; this mall is very popular, but every time I visit it has less and less people visiting. I find this extremely sad to see, especially since I used to love going here with my dad, this mall has slowly been rotting due to neglect by the owners and is now destined to be demolished or completely renovated. I hope it can one day come back, but now I've lost hope for it at all.

This mall is alright, clean, spacious, and well made. We came here to explore and check it out and…read morewere NOT disappointed. Definitely a wonderful place to come to hangout and have fun

The Shops at Riversides provide mostly high ends brands in the mall. Pottery Barn, Jimmy Choo, LV…read moreetc. The price range is on the higher end. There are also many restaurants like Cheesecake Factory and True Food Kitchen. There's a ramen store coming in soon. In addition, you can enjoy some entertainment like AMC in the mall. Barnes and Nobles is another great place to visit for books and small items. Overall a great place to hang out for an afternoon or weekends. The staff are nice. It's very clean and spacious. Decoration is always sparkly.

This mall has a lot of stores, but the hallways feel inconvenient because if you go down one all…read morethe way, you need to go backwards to go to a different hallway. Because of that, I didn't know there was a Spencers for years (not that I was looking for that store, but it's just interesting that I never knew there was a pretty well known store in a corner for years). The food court is pretty good with a wide selection of items and this one area between the center of the mall and the food court hallway occasionally switched out. Store prices vary and the mall can't really control that, obviously, but there's a good variety of stores with their ranging prices so that you can find your preference. I only know of one bathroom area and while it's pretty big, it also feels hidden and is inconvenient if you need to go from anywhere besides the center of the mall. Also, there's great parking and a bus stop for commuters. There's also other stores located in the same area but not in the mall which is convenient for a variety of reasons.

This is a good mall with the real anchor store here being the Macy's. I usually do most of my…read moreChristmas shopping here. They have just about everything on a shopping list so it fits your needs. The Bath and Body stores are good as is Hot Topic and Tates Menswear. The JCPennys is good too. Across the way is Dicks Sporting Goods. There are a couple movie theatres and plenty of food options. CAVA just opened near the Dicks as well. Parking is plentiful but like anyone else I'm jockeying for spots close. It's usually pretty safe and there are plenty of security guards but just be careful going to your car at night. A good mall.

I'm from Jersey, but I'm not really a mall person. I only go to the mall when I need something…read more That's why I like Center City Mall because it has a variety of stores where I can pick up whatever I need to get, especially if I'm downtown and short on time to drive. I'll go into Center City for Marshalls, GNC, and PriceRIte more often. I've only been to Hamilton & Ward, but there are other eateries like Downtown Grill and IHOP. Inside, I've also seen there's a nail place, as well as a movie theater and arcade. Center City Mall is easy to get to via public transportation with bus stops, and there is underground parking available. Star rating based on convenience and ease of location - especially smack in the middle of an urban area.

I like this mall…read more 1) It is a good spot to chill in Downtown Paterson. I am glad it exists, then not having it. 2) The food court is my favorite aspect of this mall. If you are here, you MUST TRY Pollo Campero. 3) Pollo Campero is basically Latin style fried chicken franchise. It is amazing. The drinks from horchata to tamarindo is excellent, as well as desserts such as tres leches.

American Dream 1 American Dream Way…read moreEast Rutherford, NJ 07073 Located only minutes away from MetLife Stadium is a mall that stands out from their competition in the area. In addition to selling apparel, this mall is also a massive entertainment complex with over 400 indoor attractions. Dream Rider has a wide variety of motorized safari animals for children to cruise the hallway. Get all abroad on Geoffrey's Express for a locomotive journey. If you are looking for more advanced thrill-seeking rides, Nickelodeon Universe takes the prize. This indoor amusement park has roller coasters including TMNT Shellraiser, The Shredder and Kraang Prime Pandemonium. There is an even a Double Dare human crane machine. Ninja Kidz is a martial arts inspired park with many obstacles such as trampolines and zip lining.  Get a suntan or go for a dip at DreamWorks Water Park. It's literally an indoor beach with water slides. There are also winter themed activities. Step into another season by skating in a rink with the same dimensions as a standard NHL rink. There is also a 4-acre ski hill with artificial snow and multiple slopes for all levels. Be sure to bundle up and dress warm! Multiple kiosks also have more relaxed entertainment such as full sized ferris wheel, Angry Birds themed miniature golf course, an arcade, and carnival style games. This is a perfect location, especially for families with children. Anyone can easily spend all day living the dream at American Dream. #americandream #americandreameastrutherford #americandreammall #visitamericandream #nickelodeonuniverse

An overwhelming experience and structure to boot. From the outside it looks like an airport…read more Parking is easy to navigate and costs a nominal fee. The mall has 4 stories and many sections to explore. Fast casual food is clustered in a food court together (Vanessa's dumplings, pizza, ect). Sit down restaurants are a floor above (Yard House. Hibachi, ect). Bubble tea and ice cream shops are sprinkled throughout. Place has a mix of luxury stores (Gucci, Tiffany & Co, Hermes) and budget options (Uniqlo, Gap). I also saw a self serve wine bar and a champagne bar. What makes this place stand out is the indoor water park, the Nickelodeon theme amusement park, indoor ski slope with artificial snow and live theater. An H-Mart supermarket and food hall claim residence. They also have a large arcade with claw machines, video games and interactive games. A fun place to just shop, or have fun at the attraction parks.

We come here often whenever we are staying by the airport. It is a very nice and spacious mall…read more Lots of retailers to choose from, a very healthy looking food court with lots of variety. You know a mall is dying when the food court thins out. There is plenty of parking although some of it can be tricky with the premium spaces and the crazy drivers zipping through. In all, it's a nice place to shop. My only quibble is that the music over the mall speakers is very, very loud.

I am not a frequent mall shopper. However, for me the main difference between Jersey Gardens and…read moreother shopping centers in the vicinity are its outlet stores. At the very least, you stand a chance at getting decent deals and more bang for your buck! Outlet stores like Adidas, Nike, Coach, etcetera have usually have worthwhile bargains throughout the year, maybe even especially during holiday season. Parking is never scarce, but it still depends on what days/times you go. Not a big fan of their food court, but there is an adjacent movie theater.

Cross County Mall really leveled up over the years. Back when I started coming here in the early…read more2000s, spots like Macy's, Sears, Suzette's Lingerie and a few others were already holding it down- like the real OGs of the mall. Now almost 20 years later it's wild seeing how much this mall changed. New stores popped up and every square inch filled. It's not just a mall anymore- it's almost like a one-stop shop for everything. There's Stop & Shop supermarket, casual chain restaurants like Olive Garden, LongHorn and a few others, plus all the shopping you need in one place. For us, it works since we'll be living a few minutes away now and will be easy to slide on through real quick.

Been Shopping at this location since I was a child. Love the layout of the Mall considering this…read morewas the first open air mall. Since the 90's there have been many stores to come and go but I really love all the new ones coming in especially the food one lol. Cava was its most recent grand opening and I'm so happy they are adding healthy option places. There is always security present and walking the mall. During high peak season they don't hire extra help to sort any congestion in parking lots and security for extra added attention to detail. Cross county is great on holiday festivities and love food drink market they have throughout the year. Great Prices and safety while shopping is so important and I definitely feel safe shopping here. Wide variety of stores to provide all items you made need from Target, and Macy's.

Nice assortment of businesses in this shopping plaza with ample parking:…read more - Dick's Sporting Goods - Golf Galaxy - LA Fitness - Five Below - Guitar Center - Michael's I come here mainly for Guitar Center and Five Below. Great staff at GC and a well run Five Below store.

PROS: Nice little shopping plaza that has many good stores including Michaels and Dicks. All the…read morestores in this lot are clean and have nice staff working there CONS: The narrow lanes in the parking lot make bad drivers even worse since they are slow and unpredictable. Unfortunately it makes good drivers impatient OVERALL: I would come here if I need something from one of the larger stores and I don't want to deal with the malls