This is an elegant shopping center in downtown area of Portland, just a block away from the…read morecourthouse. There's plenty of luxurious and well known brands in this place, including LV, YSL, Gucci, Tiffany, David Yurman, Apple, Zara, H&M, and Tumi. There are five floors with Regal Cinemas on the top floor and food court at the lower floor. In food court, they have Din Tai Fung. Since Oregon has no sales tax, this mall is popular destinations for tourist, saving them some extra dollars. As we explored the mall, it looked clean and well maintained. In the common area there was a nice water fountain. The food court space wasn't too exciting other than it had DTF. All the stores we went had friendly staff. Security personnels walk around the mall to keep it safe. But outside the mall building, the surroundings are not as secure, so I suggest do all the shoppings during the day time.

I visited Pioneer Place to take my team to lunch at Din Tai Fung. After lunch, we looked around a…read morebit and a lot has changed in the 7 years since I had last been there. Lots of empty storefronts. What I did appreciate was the attached parking garage. We were able to park a large van and parking was less than $5 for maybe 1.5-2 hours. Would likely visit again for specific stores or restaurants.

For the first interactions in Portland I was really grateful for everyone's kindness especially…read morefrom those working at Hello From Portland. We were greeted right away and there a lot of fun items to choose from, I ended up getting a magnet and a three pack of spicy jellys that were specifically made in Portland. So many great options for souvenirs and I feel like I scored since there isn't any sales tax. I ended up using the jellys for my charcuterie board and it was a hit. This store is super friendly and didn't feel like they were upselling their products just because we're tourists.

stumbled across the door while coming out from Barry's Boot Camp…read more I really like their service and selection of apparel the apparel has great value and great colors available also

What a fun place in downtown Portland if you are an anime lover! It has a lot of curated, cute,…read moreand fun merchandise and still has the fun Portland vibe because there were 3 of the sweetest dogs that come up to greet you. Lots of interesting finds here, more heavy on the Pokemon side - as they even have special curated cards. Also it's really nice that they have an upstairs lounge area where they have a spot with some free snacks and just is nice place to chill. Also the service was very friendly and informative, especially on some of their high end curated Pokemon cards.

A cute store to shop at especially if you love Pokémon!…read more When I first visited this store, the first thing that caught my eye was the huge and inflatable Eevee outside the store. It was super cute and fun to take pictures with. The store staff locks the door from the outside, so you have to flag down a staff member to let you in. I thought that was strange, but I realized they are probably doing that for anti-theft purposes since they do carry a lot of expensive items. Walking-in, I was amazed with the décor and selection. It was like I was walking through a store from Japan itself. There was a good variety of items with stuff from the Pokémon company to stuff created by small business owners. I ended up getting 4 Pokémon prints to hang in my room that were created by a small business owner. They had a deal for buy 3 get 1 free, so I could not refuse especially since the prints were so cute. I liked how they had deals like that for a lot of things. When I checked out, they even gave me a free custom sticker. My only critique is the prices. The prices are generally on the higher side for both the imported and custom made goods and this is coming from someone from LA. The 3 prints I bought totaled to around $45 which a bit high. Overall, a good experience here. I would come back if I had some extra money to spend.

Such an interesting and unique spot to get yourself or any of your loved ones unique gifts made in…read moreWashington. They have everything that you can look for sunglasses, candles, hot sauce, you name it. Things inside the store are a little bit more pricey however they're worth the staff. Doesn't really come around super often as there's typically always a line at the counter.

Super cute local items in a boutique environment / setting…read moreWould consider to support locals if possible

I have not shopped this store. I have only ordered from the internet…read more What I can tell you, is that I love my Compact Backpack in Olive. I can also tell you that I will very soon be ordering, The Weekender. I am a leather goods junkie. I have countless backpacks, duffles, totes and man bags. I have them from all the major designers and companies. None of them can compare to the quality and value of Portland Gear. I've been wanting to go visit a friend in Portland. Now in addition to visiting her, I can go shop the brick and mortar store.

Save your money and buy from another brand. Purchased the rain and roses puffy print hoodie, and it…read moredidn't make it a month. All of the print has cracked, and I have worn the hoodie maybe ten times, and washed it inside out one time on cold and gentle. Let air dry just like all of my other puffy print hoodies which I have had for years and this is the only hoodie that the print has cracked on. Threads coming out of the sleeves, overall very poor quality. When I messaged them to see if they would just swap the hoodie out for another, they told me repeatedly that they don't accept any returns on washed or worn clothing. For a brand to not stand behind their products like that, is a one and done buy for me. I have had much smaller companies offer more for much less. 100 dollar hoodie and they offered me 15% back. Keep it, I will take my money to other reliable brands that care about their customer base.

The Galleria building itself is a beautiful structure and worthy of 5 stars. But because it is no…read morelonger home to the rich variety of tenants and all the vibrancy that you would find in the 1980's and 1990's, it has devolved into a three star affair. I have fond memories of hanging with pals at Coffee Ritz, checking out the latest in trendy fashion at Jay Jacobs, or buying jewelry at the Fossil Cartel. There were numerous other retailers that I would frequent as well, but their names escape me. Today, The Galleria building is as stately as ever. Built in 1910 and then known as the Olds, Wortman & King Department Store until 1974, it is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and an official Portland Historic Landmark. These days, that once vivacious atmosphere is lifeless and is now home to The Western Culinary Institute, Brooks Brothers, and City Target, a Target Store that is much smaller and more dense than the sprawling suburban Target stores. Even with the Starbucks on the ground floor underneath City Target, there is still something missing: soul. This is such a great location, surrounded by transit, urban dwellers, and tourists, why wouldn't you want to do business here? I would be so delighted to see more tenants come and breathe some life into The Galleria and revive this amazing building. 2015 - Review # 76

My first concert was the Crazy 8's at The galleria. I think I was 10…read more It was 1987-ish. I remember seeing this punk couple and I thought they were rockstars.

This was our first visit to Muji, and we were impressed by the clean layout and well-made products…read more Unfortunately, our experience exchanging an item was less positive. We returned the next morning (11/25) with a stained item for a straightforward even exchange, but the cashier insisted on charging the full price even though we originally used a discount given to us by following them on social media. After some unnecessary back-and-forth, he eventually agreed to process it as an even exchange. We still appreciate Muji's products, but the customer service during this visit was disappointing.

Was excited to see a MUJI store, as there isn't one that's local near me. This store is pretty…read morelarge in that it has clothing, stationary, home goods, food, and even a little cafe inside. They have some really nice looking pieces from athliesure to work, I wish I had more time to try things on - but the line was long for the fitting room. The quality of the clothes looks to be on the higher end as well, with a lot of signature type styling. My purchase was rung up quickly and the cashier was also very nice & friendly! Another store I wish they had back in Illinois!

Like a carefully curated library except you can buy everything. Where else could I find Will…read moreDurant's Volumes on civilization or Aristophanes's The Congresswoman?

One tip: if there's a title you like check the prices on ALL copies. One book I initially set down…read morebecause the paperback was $20, but checked the hardcover out of curiosity and found it was used (didn't look it) and only cost $13! So you never know. If you're a book lover plan to spend a whole day here, or at least half. The place is obviously massive, but surprisingly well organized and mapped; there are lots of signs making it easy to find what you are looking for. Easily our favorite was the gold room which contained mystery, horror, comics and manga, as well as romance. There are computers around where you can search for specific titles, and staff is helpful with recommendations as well. In terms of the pricing, there are excellent used books. I got a copy that I would have sworn was brand new for $10 off the listed price.

Great little place to get higher quality Japanese kitchen items as well as some Japanese food. The…read morestore is laid out beautifully and curated with a lot of really nice items. We are just visiting so we can't bring home much, but we ended up purchasing some really cute chopstick rest holders - which will make a great souvenir of our visit.

Kokoro is a Japanese-centric home goods store and it is the companion store to Kiriko (a Japanese…read moreclothing store) across the street. This spot is located in downtown where street parking is definitely your best bet. Inside, they have a unique selection of different home decor, books, snacks, and kitchen/cooking supplies. All of the staff here are nice and welcoming. This spot is definitely worth checking out and you will probably not leave empty-handed!

IMMEDIATE disclosure. If anyone would like to buy me cute gifts or cards, this place is loaded with…read morethem. I've followed Crafty Wonderland on Instagram since they opened. And yet I've never been. Until today. I probably saved quite a bit of money by doing that too!! The items they sell are made by small local artists and businesses, so they're not cheap. They're worth buying and supporting our local community. Service was as great as everything else was. We had a good laugh as we were checking out. I LOVE this place and definitely will return.

A marvelous little shop full of locally designed and created items…read more Some of the funniest cards I've seen in ages.