This is your typical Phoenix area shopping center, but includes some of my favorite retailers like…read moreTJ Maxx and fast food restaurants like In and Out Burger. It's conveniently located off Route 101, but accessing it right now is a bit difficult with road construction on W. Chandler Blvd..

Great shops like Men's Warehouse and Uptown Cheapskate. There's also a Menchie's frozen yogurt ,…read moreWalmart, Bank of America and restaurants located at this plaza.

What a beautiful mall. It's one great for kids with stores and kiosk . They have a nice play area…read moreand merry go round. They have plenty of stores , not overwhelming.

We came to this mall because the JCPenney here is pretty large. The mall itself seems to be slowly…read moredying, with many empty storefronts. There are a lot of collectible and toy stores, including a Mini so. If you know somebody who loves anime and Funko pops, you'll definitely find a gift here. There is an Ulta here, but it is a very small kind of weird Alta. The perfume section is very small. This would not be my first choice to go to Ulta. The food court has some good choices with a Sarko Japan, Wetzel's Pretzels, and Sbarro, but we noticed some of the food places are gone, too, like Charlie's Steakery. I didn't notice whether the carousel was running while we were there. This is a relatively small mall and we were able to walk from one end to the other on bottom and top floors. If you like sporting goods, the Dick's sporting goods outlet is here. Macy's has closed, sadly, but they're still at Dillard's and JCPenney here. It has some of the standard mall stores like Hot Topic, Bath & Body Works, Torrid, Buckle, and Charlotte Russe. The line for Santa was quite long. There were children dressed up and families with matching pajamas. I was glad to see Santa getting so much business, especially because the photos are so expensive. It was a little sad, though, because even though it's the weekend before christmas, there was absolutely no Christmas music to make you feel the holiday spirit, or the shopping spirit. I couldn't help but feel a little sad because malls are a part of my growing up. Now it seems as though most malls are on their way out, and superstition is definitely among them. I hope it's around for a long while yet, but I'm guessing it's years or limited.

Morning are the perfect time to shop. Cool, less traffic and no lines for shopping. Lots of…read morechoices for breakfast

This is a nice shopping mall, to an extent. I'm not sure who came up with the idea of an outdoor…read moremall in Arizona, but it can be nice from October to March, then it becomes unbearable. Decent selection of stores, but not too many good restaurants, mainly overpriced chains. There's also an underlying snotty vibe at this mall. It's got Scottsdale vibes but none of the actual glam of Scottsdale. I prefer Chandler mall but will go here when needed. It can be pretty at night time, but it's usually decently hard to find parking.

Some malls are just for shopping... but Chandler Fashion Center is an all-day adventure, especially…read morewhen you've got little ones in tow! I stopped by with the mission of grabbing lunch, doing a little retail therapy (because somehow I always "accidentally" find something I need), and letting my little one burn off some energy at the indoor play area. Talk about a win-win! While the tiny human was busy making new best friends for five minutes, I got to enjoy the rare luxury of sitting down without hearing, "Mom, watch this!" every 12 seconds. This mall is always clean, spacious, and has a great variety of stores, whether you're shopping for clothes, gifts, or just browsing to justify getting your daily steps in. There are plenty of dining options too, so it's easy to turn a quick stop into a fun afternoon. One of my favorite things is that it's family-friendly. The indoor play area is such a lifesaver during Arizona's triple-digit weather. Instead of melting outside, the kids can play in the air conditioning while parents get a tiny moment to recharge. Overall, Chandler Fashion Center is one of my favorite malls in the Valley. Whether you're shopping, grabbing a bite to eat, or just looking for an easy family outing, this place checks all the boxes. Just be warned... you might walk in for lunch and leave with shopping bags you definitely didn't plan on buying. That's just part of the Chandler Mall experience!

**HEADS UP: SUMMER HEAT** This is my favourite mall, however I want to give everyone a heads up…read morethis summer: It is HOT inside this mall. I was talking to one of the managers at a store I was in and she said the mall turns its AC off from 9pm-9am. So by the time the mall opens, it's sweltering inside and takes all day to cool off. I think this might be a new policy or something they started this summer. I don't come very often but it's always usually really nice / borderline chilly inside. Was there around 12-130pm. Stay hydrated everyone; it's easy to underestimate the heat!

A decent shopping center with ample parking. I came here to go to the edge salon for a manicure…read more I had never been here before, but it seemed to have a good variety of stores and restaurants. Located on Alma School Road.

The perfect stop when you're hitting Phoenix ! Had a blast…read moreat puma , asics , converse & Nike outlets . After a few laps of the strip - you've got your steps in for the day already .

Horrible management at this center. Had an issue with us being one of 2 cars parked next to each…read moreother and each were broken in. Our new clothing and luggage stolen. I tried to tell the management office office lead what happened and they did not want to hear my story. I was basicslly told too bad and that's what happens when you leave your suitcase in view in the car. Of course, I know the risk is mine, but the fact thry had zero sympathy and don't even want to hear about crime in their area is sad. The other car said they had stuff stolen. From the trunk. So sad. I did some calling around and Chandler police confirmed that crime stats are high at this shopping center... so be VERY aware or give elsewhere.

A really great shoppinh center off Gilbert Rd/202. Really a one-stop-shop for all the major big box…read morestores including Target, Walmart, Ross, and TJ Maxx. They also have some great options for fast casual dining including Nick The Greek, Ike's Sandwiches and even Manna K BBQ and Raretea for boba! Parking is really easy and I love that they recently added a Sephora

Crossroads Towne Center is the shopping center on Gilbert Rd and the 202. You have probably been…read morethere many times, but never paid much attention to the name. More then likely you refer to the major stores there like Target or Walmart. Maybe the Germann Harkins Theater. Or the 202 Starbucks. These are all places within Crossroads Towne Center. This shopping center is on both sides of Gilbert Rd which is why you will see both Target and Walmart in the same shopping center. There is a variety of shops and restaurants (from fast food to sit down). Some of my favorite places include Target, As You Wish Pottery, Chipotle, Coldstone, Harkins Theater, In-N-Out, Michaels, My Pie, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Village Inn, Starbucks, and YC's Mongolian Grill.

We stopped in this plaza to check on one of restaurants rumored to be closed. Nope it was open and…read moredoing a good business. I talked to staff and he did say they were on vacation for one month. I asked if there was a note on the door telling patrons of the closure. He said he thought so. In any event I can vouch that they are alive and well. Shared parking lot.