Went to the coffee shop. Cute vibe. The building itself is cool, lots of shops and businesses but…read morenothing really open when I went. Everything from salons to a podcast studio. I know in the past they've done some winter farmers markets here as well.

Such a wonderful building to work in! And also great shops and people! Love being in the same…read morebuilding as my daughter's business! The owner is also WONDERFUL!

Really cool, very welcoming. Walked in and there was a movie playing. Some really cool historical…read morewall art, a variety of shops to either just look at or buy a trinket from. Lots of seating area for hanging out in the underworld.

Great local shops & a fun atmosphere! I love to grab a coffee at Caffé Capri and catching a…read morefootball game on the big screen in the underground.

In ancient times, this was the old Lancaster Mall (#1). My fond memories of being here as a…read moreyoungster have come full circle, as I came back here recently to see it as the semi-newly branded Willamette Town Center. If this is Lancaster Mall 2.0, it looks the part. The feel on the other hand, is a whole 'nother story. Willamette Town Center got hit pretty hard by the pandemic. Minus the clean, super bright, and modern digs, it is on the verge of becoming a dead mall. There are empty storefronts, almost zero activity on a weekend, and one of the saddest food courts I've seen in a mall. What was once a bustling place of Salem's retail seekers, has become a shell of itself. The only things filling up the parking lot are the stores directly outside of the mall. This place needed a facelift decades ago, but it seems the renovation came just a little too late. Timing is never good and even as Salem changes, it stays the same in many ways. One positive note: I was initially sad to see the Orange Julius location replaced by Burlington Coat Factory (#2) but realized it simply moved to the food court. It really has been the mall's most constant business. (#3) _____________ (#1) Lancaster Mall: https://www.yelp.com/biz/lancaster-mall-salem (#2) Burlington Coat Factory: https://www.yelp.com/biz/burlington-coat-factory-salem (#3) Orange Julius: https://www.yelp.com/biz/orange-julius-salem?hrid=6RdTLR3md6dXaKrLyunrGQ

You may know this center as where Lancaster Mall used to be- thankfully it's gotten a nice influx…read moreof popular shops like Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, DSW, and Ulta to make this a shopping destination once again. In the actual "mall" area you have Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, and other mainstream shops- in the center's map they also list the neighboring businesses like McGrath's Fish House and the DMV. While it's not a huge mall, it does have some great anchor stores and nearby conveniences (Target is across the street!) that it's an ideal spot to get your shop on. They had a very nice Christmas tree on display and parking is free and easy. Do remember to bring your reusable bags or pay 5 cents per bag (new law). Glad to see they are adding new stores and keeping up with the retail trends.

This place is VERY interesting. If you love the thrill of the hunt? this is a fun store. Don't go…read morein there with ANY expectations though. This is not a huge warehouse of pallets of rejects. This is not stocked shelves like costco. I saw clothing [even plus sizes] under garments, pet necessities, shoes/boots, and food/snacks in bulk. Even a foreign section of food items [couldn't pronounce or read the packaging]. I got a 3 pack of glass bottled apple cider for $6 [a steal] 2 bulk boxes of 30 granola bars for $9 EACH [that's cheap as heck] and a pair of dress pants in a plus size for $12. All unopened all new, completely random. It was fun to browse.

We made our first trip in thinking items would be really marked down but sadly they weren't. There…read morewere a few good deals but as a whole if an item costs 25.00 normally you'd expect that in a "mega markdown" it wouldn't be 22.49. That's barely a savings . There were even a few things that said regular price was for example 40.00 and I was like no, I just paid 32.00 for that at Costco and then this stores price was 32.00 No really impressed at all and definitely not worth a special trip over

Loved this place! I came in today to try and find an item I saw a few weeks ago. Unfortunately,…read morethey didn't have it BUT the employees spent about 7 minutes helping me, looking throughout the store, and looking it up on their inventory system. I'm very satisfied with the service here, will definitely be coming back. Most of the stuff here is around 25-70 dollars but mostly worth it because 90% of the stuff is decent quality. Thank you again to the staff here! I'll be coming back!

I'm finally getting out and finding shops in Salem now that things are feeling a little more…read morebearable. The windows in this shop are always decorated so cute, I had to see more. This boutique / resale store offers things for the entire family. There's a nicely curated resale section with a very affordable price point on stylish name brands for both men and women. They also have the most adorable baby section! I can't wait to come back and buy a gift for the next shower. The boutique section is bright and springy, popping with yellows, lilacs, pinks and baby blues. Opposite of that are your staples; whites, blacks, browns, and grays in similar styles. There are stickers, accessories, and (grooming) products woven throughout the store. You'll be challenged to leave empty handed. I didn't!

This is a great spot to shop around for high end products like chocolates from Europe. They have a…read morevery welcoming vibe and you can sit and stay while sipping on coffee (they use margin coffee, very good). They have many sugar free and gluten free syrups for coffee and tea. The person running the shop is very kind. Great place to study or do work, more lively than most coffee shops!

A restaurant that feels like you're at home. Super cute and cozy new spot with very fresh food. I…read moregot the lunch special of half a grilled cheese and tomato soup, great on a chilly day! Great spot for panini sandwiches and fresh soup. The food was very fresh and lots of great flavor. Options for vegetarians as well. Only small complaint would be the pricing seemed a smidge high, but maybe that's just how prices are now. But the owner was super sweet and loved checking out a new business. Will definitely be back!

Great deals on items for sale. Not very good consignment opportunities…read more Salem isn't a thriving shopping environment

Great items and friendly owner. Prices are very fair, the quality and variety of selection are…read moregood. This is the third owner so some of the bad reviews relate to the interim owner

This is a 'must visit' any time I go to Independence. I find it impossible to leave empty handed…read more The owner, who is a very nice guy, has a great eye and his place is wonderfully curated. The delights run the gamut of small treasures, collectibles and books to furniture. Not to be missed.