I am so happy to see Bridgewater Commons coming to life again! I grew up a stone's throw away from…read morethis mall, had many an after school hang out here, had my first date EVER here, had lots of shopping trips here of course... It holds a special place in my heart. The past few years, it felt like a ghost town walking around. There was so many closings, no stores I was excited to go to, it was just not on my radar. But it really does feel like it's having a renaissance! I stopped in last week to make a few returns and was so excited to see so many new stores and a mall full of shoppers. From Pottery Barn, Vera Bradley, Jcrew, a brand new Anthro, and so many other noteworthy shops. I left with a few bags in hand. If you miss your mall shopping days as much as I do, Bridgewater Commons is officially back and worth a visit.

This department store is a solid, reliable stop when shopping at the mall. It has a wide selection…read moreof clothing, shoes, home goods, and accessories, making it easy to knock out multiple shopping needs in one place. The store is generally well-organized, with clear sections and helpful signage, and most items are easy to find without wandering too much. Staff interactions were mostly positive--available when needed without being pushy. Checkout was smooth, and there were decent sales running, which always helps make the visit feel worthwhile. A few areas could use improvement. Some sections felt a bit crowded or outdated, and inventory in certain sizes or styles was hit or miss. During busier times, lines can build up quickly, especially at customer service. Overall, it's a dependable department store that does what it's supposed to do. Not flashy, but convenient, practical, and a good anchor store for the mall.

Enjoyed this mall…read more 1) It is pretty large, comfortable comparable to Garden State Plaza (slightly smaller). 2) Enjoyed the walk around the mall and the decor. 3) I did like the cafeteria area had a fast-casual Indian spot. Which was nice.

Less construction this time around, and while the stores were still mildly patronized during the…read moreweekend, it didn't have the feel of being too busy - far emptier than I think the owners would like. Clean, though.

NOTE: my location is listed as Delray Beach. I do not live there full time…read more My location is as stated, within 5 miles of the Mall at Short Hills. I live within 5 miles of this mall in an "upscale" area and have shopped here since it opened. In the last two years, the Mall has transformed into an almost unaffordable shopping experience. Moderate price stores have closed in large numbers. The recent closing of the Gap is a case in point. Chico's, Banana Republic and Loft are no longer there. I used to take my grand daughter for a day of shopping before school opened for the year. No more. I cannot shop at Lois Vuitton, Fendi or the other stores at those price points. There are many " upper middle class" people who do not frequent ultra luxury stores. I find myself only going to the mall on an inclement day to do my daily walk.

I always feel like a princess when I walk through the designer wing of the Short Hills Mall…read more There's something delightfully absurd about walking past the chandeliers and perfectly polished floors while pretending I belong there. (In my defense, I am carrying an iced latte.) This is not your typical suburban mall. There are no fluorescent lights illuminating a food court full of teenagers eating pretzels. Instead, you'll find restaurants, cafés, valet parking, and enough designer stores to make you briefly consider whether you, too, are the kind of person who needs a silk scarf. The Short Hills Mall somehow manages to feel both luxurious and welcoming. Whether you're there to buy a designer handbag or simply wander around with a coffee and people-watch, there's something lovely about spending an afternoon here. Five stars for allowing me to feel rich for a few hours.

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 !

It was a fun and easy time between shopping And a place to enjoy both…read more My girl friend and I decided to give TGIF a shot. We were welcomed right off the bat. Andre was working the bar and tables. He was un intrepid when it came down to our order. A spot on for a long Island ice tea and a sprite. Took 2 minutes. The food order was right behind no fooling around. The burgers came out as were ordered. Mine was rare. A good place to grab lunch while shopping.

This long strip mall has been around for a long time, even longer before I was born! Back then,…read moremost (if not all) of the units were filled with retail stores. Finding a parking spot at any part of this place was never an issue during that time. In the 90s, the notable anchors included Toys R Us, Kids R Us, Marshall's, and Shop-Rite. Of course, we can't forget about the department store called Caldor's. Yeah, I went to that store when I was a little kid for clothing, toys, and more. I bet you folks during the 90s time period (and maybe earlier?) remember that store. There was also the movie theater. I remember seeing the structure, but never caught a flick there. I don't even remember if it was still operational during the 90s. I bet you folks remember that too. Today, the strip mall consists of various stores that sell clothing and general merchandise. There are also stores that separately sell some electronics (Radio Shack), school supplies (Becker's), and video games (GameStop). Finally, there are places to grab something to eat in the main unit (Five Guys, Let's Yo), and in separate, stand-alone locations (Wendy's, Arby's, Buffet, and TGI Friday's). Hard to decide on where to go? The movie theater was replaced by Michael's, which sold supplies for arts and crafts. Caldor's space was replaced by Kohl's. The types of merchandise that Caldor's carried was no different than Kohl's. Kids R Us was replaced by Office Depot (small store that sold office supplies before closing down) and Sears Outlet, which sold refurbished appliances and units with broken or missing parts at low prices. So where do you want to go? Whenever I come here, I usually go to either ShopRite, Kohl's, or Dollar Tree on separate occasions. Sometimes I would go to Michael's and Marshall's, but only when necessary. I would also go to the buffet if I'm craving a huge lunch and TGI Friday's if I'm craving a good dinner or a drink with my friend. It's really great to have all those places in one spot within close proximity for those who lived close-by. Today, there were more empty spaces in the strip mall compared to long ago. It would be nice if interesting stores fill up those spaces someday. Also, prepare for the possibility of parking far away from the store that you really want to go to, especially on weekends. This is usually the case with Kohl's at times, in which the parking lot in front of the store would be so filled that you would either have to wait for a spot to open up or simply park in another part of the strip mall and walk far out. Sometimes, Shop-Rite is like that too, but again, this occurs more often with Kohl's. The close proximity of the places that I usually patronize here make me a fan!

Great store! So I…read morewas surprised to see there wasn't a separate posting for "Home Goods" on Yelp as this is a location within "Marshall's" that should have it's own listing. I thought this store was very organized and clean! This location has all of the typical items that "Home goods" would have- individual departments being "Rugs", "Children's department", "Lighting", "Kitchen", etc. Upon walking in, you were easily bombarded with many "Easter Ideas" for the house. The thing I liked about this store is that you could see the clear distinction between "Marshalls & Home goods"- the items didn't cross connect and the store wasn't messy. Additionally, the store was organized- it was many items that jumped out at me that I would've loved to purchase. There was plenty of staff walking around (that I could see) that you could've easily asked for assistance. I particularly liked the "pet" section and the "Home Office" section. As far as parking, there is plenty of parking outside so even on a busy day, you have somewhere to park. The only reason I did not give this store 5 stars is because although it is a great idea to combine the 2 stores, I really like Home Goods as an individual entity so that the layout of the store is more spaced out. However, this was not nearly enough to keep me from coming back! I would shop here again.

This is my local Home Goods and it's one of my favorite stores. It shares the space with…read moreMarshall's. The store is huge and is well organized. I mostly shop the Home Goods section. They have a large variety of items and are always putting new items in stock. I usually always leave with a new purchase when I visit.

Village Plaza has the following: Dunkin:…read more https://www.yelp.com/biz/dunkin-somerset Rosalind's Fashions: https://www.yelp.com/biz/rosalind-s-fashion-franklin-township Super Star Nails: https://www.yelp.com/biz/super-star-nail-somerset I'm not gonna put a link to all the stores. However, they have most things you find in a shopping center, pizza, nails, barber has an Edible Arrangements. If you're looking for a shopping center with chains, this is not the place!

As the name currently implies, this strip mall is actually located in the CORNER of a busy…read moreintersection off of US-206 and Amwell Road. All of the units are attached to one long structure. This is one of those strip malls that's anchored by one store, which is a supermarket. The smaller retail units make up the remainder of this strip mall. This strip mall is anchored by Shop-Rite (reviewed separately). Notable tenants include Pet Valu, Hallmark, H&R Block, a Mailbox Business Center, Dollar (Plus) store, and Edible Arrangements. Other tenants include, but not limited to, a dry cleaner, a laundromat, florist, and a mixture of eateries. Of course there are some vacant units here, too. I've come here to patronize Shop-Rite and Starbucks (reviewed separately). I didn't have any issues finding a parking spot, unless it's because of the fact that I come here on weekday mornings when necessary. I also didn't run into any issues when entering or leaving the parking area either. I also walked from one end of the strip mall to the other. It was a pretty good walk. The strip mall appeared to be old, but in an okay condition. The roof top was brown, and the color around the signage appeared to be white. Triangular-shaped rooftops were visible on some parts of this strip mall. But what really matters is whether or not this strip mall has the place that you need to patronize at. Overall I'd say this is a very good strip mall.