Easy to find and has the typical layout of any Target. The bakery section was not well stocked but everything else seemed to be in ample amounts. Nothing super special but also not a bad Target. read more

I went to this Target to get some last minute Christmas wrapping paper and boxes. I got the last few medium sized white boxes and there was a ton of wrapping paper in the back of the store. The only thing during that short trip that was annoying was that nothing was labeled properly. I went to buy a huge roll that was marked as $2.50 but was really $10 which was kind of annoying because I thought I had found a sweet deal. Anyway, I got what I needed and didn't find the lines to be too long considering it was the Friday before Christmas. The line that was long, however, was the customer service/returns line... I didn't notice the roll came up as $10 and I wanted to subsequently return it (it was was my fault for not noticing it when it was rung up). Still that line was long and there 7 people working and only 2 registers open. I know I should be more in the Christmas/holiday spirit but bah humbug! read more

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DO NOT ORDER ONLINE or USE Credit cards Do not give your information. Their systems are broken. Order cancelled for instore pickup. Online order automatically placed with unacceptable delivery date. AWFUL customer service. Target, while convenient and cheap has some of the worst IT in the industry and I will never use a credit card there again. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY OF YOUR INFORMATION, unless you want to be hacked. read more

This Target is VERY hit or miss. So much so that I usually hold out until we're in Reston to get my Target fix. The major hit of this place was the one time I found two super cute dresses in the girls department that fit me perfectly and were extremely affordable. The misses are numerous. Here are a couple: Anemic selection of mattress covers/pads Ditto for laundry baskets After the third empty shelf I found tonight that was missing what I had coming looking for I returned my cart and left without purchasing anything. read more

I'm not a fan of this Target because it is often out of stock of the things I want. One time, I left an expensive item that I paid for in the store (it was not put into the bag) and I was not able to get it back. Also, I was here with a friend who was violently attacked by some teenage girls, and when he contacted security, they minimized the incident and were like, "What are you gonna do, call the cops?" in a joking tone. Excuse me, security officer...what are YOU going to do - isn't this your job? Maybe we would call the cops if we didn't think it was proper protocol to go to security first. They said they talked to the girls but they were definitely still in the store and I don't know what they could have said in the 90 seconds they went to "talk to them" . I said, if you don't believe it happened, why don't you look at the cameras? Anyway, I think that incident was handled horribly. Their customer service also needs some work. read more

The WORST Target. Always difficult to park, lackadaisical employees, and picked over selection (especially the grocery area). Unfortunately Alexandria is severely lacking in the big box department, so if you live in Del Ray or Old Town you've gotta drive to Richmond Highway if you want another Target or Wal-Mart. And those suck too. I find myself driving way out to Springfield more often than not for my big box fix these days. read more

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Today I made a return at guest services & the older lady with the name tag of Lisa ( coincidentally my name too ) was not very helpful. She was extremely rude, snatched my receipt and didn't acknowledge what I was telling her. Two ladies before me were also being treated that way as well and that is very inappropriate behavior to have , especially working in guest services. She would also have side conversations about me with another older lady that I could not catch her name. Very inappropriate behavior for grown ladies. Do not feel like this was a welcoming environment and will not be coming back here. read more

Love the kiddie $1 bins full of toys and craft items at the front of the store. The staff at this location monitor the $1, $3 & $5 bins better than others. The bathrooms are clean. The store is roomy. Not all of the "clearance" sales are that exciting. I like to watch the in-store promotions such as $5 or more gift cards when you purchase certain items. There is always parking. There are several restaurants in the strip mall, including Don Pablos. Weekends can get hectic. Pick off hours to visit the store. read more

There was a $5 coupon off of $25 in produce and the prices were high. I sure learned my lesson because the produce here was slim pickings and when finally chosen went bad very fast. I won't ever buy such items here again. I think I've had more negative issues with this store when I can't find a stick item and no one to help. Problems at return with a receipt/ credit card. I shop elsewhere even if I pay a bit more. read more

THIS IS THE MOST POORLY MANAGED TARGET STORE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO! The last several times I have come to this location and attempted to purchase things in store or online the staff have been inattentive, rude, and in some cases have lied about how to go about completing my purchase. Major inconvenience in several situations. This destroys the customer service experience!!! Making a note here, and have also made several complaints with the company. read more

This is my go-to Target store. For convenience, though, and nothing else. It's in a shopping plaza, so I can knock out a lot of my errands all at once. The parking lot is really big, so you'll never struggle to find a stall thankfully. Even if it's busy, you're good. What I really like about this Target is the people working returns. Most people in those roles hate their job and make sure you, the customer, know how much they hate it. I was a bit taken aback here, when I saw the employees not only smiling, but joking with each other and the customers. I have never had a bad return experience here (and trust me, I do a lot of returns). There may only be one or two people working at a time, but they're so efficient that the lines never get too long. On the opposite end of the efficiency spectrum are the cashiers. They are some of the slowest I've ever seen. Even if there are a bunch of registers open, the lines will be so long! Sometimes the wait is bad, and sometimes it's okay; sometimes it's just volume, and sometimes it's the slow cashier. The section here is just okay. My favorite place is the $1-$3 spot in the front of the store. They have great selection that's always changing. Like, I'll go in one evening to check it out, and the next evening a bunch of different things are out. It's a wonderful place burning a huge hole in my pocket, and I couldn't be happier. Their produce section is lacking, but they have a lot of the basics. Actually, I could say that about every place here. I've seen smaller Targets with more selection than this one. However, they have a lot of the basics and I sincerely doubt you'll ever leave without finding anything on your shopping list. Overall, it's a good Target. If you're looking to make quick, easy, hassle-free returns, I would suggest going to this one! read more

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This rating is mostly for the management. The store is low-staffed, has low inventory, and horrible managers. One Saturday, I arrived first thing in the morning and the entry doors were not functioning, so we had to walk through a sea of parked cars in the back to enter through the warehouse area. It was a hot summer day and we realized the air-conditioning wasn't working. So the electrical systems were down -- and they opened the store anyway. The cash stations were messed up, too. And in the heat, this was really unpleasant. When I dared to complain to the manager, she became very defensive and rude. Aside from that bizarre experience, I've been several times when the store was a terrible mess, there were no staff members anywhere, and lines were long at the cash registers. Compared to the Targets in Minnesota, this one continues to have a lot of problems. read more

This place recently underwent a full makeover. This new appearance in more appealing and offers more variety of products. Some of the employees could use additional training on customer service. read more

Wish I could put zero stars. I was sold a fraudulent iTunes card, and the response from the manager at this store was basically . I'm not from this area, so it difficult to return to this store. This store is a blight on Target as a corporation. The employees seem to care less about their customers, or maybe it was just me that they want to screw over. read more

This is my favorite Target in the area. Yes, the staff is lackluster, but the cleanliness and products are the reason I return. Despite the regular team members, the managers are diligent and they are always there to listen. The main reason, I recommend this Target is because they have a good wine selection--especially for retail chain. read more

I've just finished 45 minutes of playing bumper cars in this Target. They seem to be shoving too much into the space. The aisles don't allow two carts to pass so one or the other person has to back out. It started as mildly annoying but left me wondering what the thinking is because annoyed people just want out. I guess it helped keep spending down because the experience was so unpleasant. I don't think this is a Target I will return to. read more

I enjoy going to Target in general. This location was close to where I was staying around Old Town Alexandria and was also the most convenient to stop by. Overall, it's a good Target location in the Alexandria metro area. The first time I stopped by, it seemed as though some sections were in some desperate need of restocking (fortunately they were well stocked a couple days later). I think the employees are pretty friendly as well. Parking is or should be plentiful, so it won't be too hard to find a spot. This Target is also next to a number of other popular stores like Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, and some eateries. read more

One of my favorite Target stores. When I am in this area, I enjoy visiting this Target. They have a great selection of EVERYTHING! The store is always clean and the staff is always helpful and friendly. read more

I do have to echo all the other reviews in saying that this Target is ALWAYS busy. It's hard to find parking (although not a problem anymore since giving up my car); busy in the store; and lengthy lines in the front. At least we know it's doing well as a business. It's not close to any metro station, so you have to bus it or walk from Crystal City (a solid 1.5 mile walk). I've heard rumors of someone trying to lobby to put a station here but I seriously doubt that will happen anytime soon. The staff are the best. I'm always asked if I need assistance at least 5-6 times per trip. They are easy to find (especially in the red attire) and happy to help. I'm sure that must be hard to do given the sheer volume of people coming in and out every day. It has your standard deals, a food section, clearance section, and the whole rest. I'll always end up going back! read more

I'm writing this as I'm waiting in line for an online order pick-up. I've been standing here for over 30 minutes. I thought the point of ordering online was to make shopping faster. I could've grabbed the items I needed myself and be home by now. Everything here seems to be so unorganized. The exchanges & return section is definitely understaffed. Some of these employees have a really nasty attitude and shouldn't have been hired in the first place given their work is centered around customer service. I will probably shop elsewhere next time. I'd rather deal with more competent and friendly people. read more

This Target has the carts that lock up if you remove them from the parking lot. Except the wires in the ground that trigger the carts to lock up are located such that you cannot use the sidewalk to reach the farther-out areas of the parking lot. So ... you can dodge traffic ... drag the locked-up cart ... struggle to carry all your purchases by hand ... Or decide not to return to a store that openly hates its customers. read more

I love Target but I have not been impressed with the management at this store. In my last three visits to this store, I've been overcharged for multiple grocery items. The shelf is marked with one price but when the item is rung up there's a price difference. When brought to the manager's attention the issue was addressed in a nonchalant way. Granted the price difference was anywhere from $1-$2 but multiply that by thousands of customers and Target is making a nice profit from their negligence. read more

Low stock due to so many customers at this location but the pharmacy is great and staff is friendly

Am blind. We moved to this area about a year ago and live across the street. Let me say this last year the service at this store is amazing. The staff is always super friendly and 9 times out of 10 we rarely have to wait to get some assistance in shopping. Super clean also and the vibe is always pleasant. Keep who works here around they enjoy there job. read more

Miss Pam, was very helpful and made my experience 10/10. I struggle with social anxiety and find it difficult to shop in-person, but due to her extremely sweet and friendly approach, I felt very comfortable and it made my experience much easier :) read more

I come to this target quite a bit. I love the fact that they have a section with all different types on wines. This store is kept up rather nice and clean, I ah e never seen it out of order since I have been coming here. I also like the fact that they have a large food section with fresh fruit. The only reason they I give it 4 stars is because the lines can get so long. I have been in here a couple times where the line was all the way to one end of the store. Well I may have exaggerated a little bit LOL, but the line was long. They have self check out aisles, but all of them do not be working. But overall this is a good location to come to. Sometimes you will be waiting in line for awhile, rather it's the self checkout or a the register. But they have a lot of nice things. You can get just about anything you are looking for here. read more

If you want to stab your eyes out after shopping... then stop here. Rude. Unresponsive. Worst Target I have been to in my life. And if you are military.... STAY AWAY! This store doesn't support the military. Again, would rather stab my eyes out the. Visit this store again. read more

This place is a wasteland. I've visited here about six times since June 2018 and no matter what I'm looking for this store seems to always be out of stock. This place should be called The Soviet Target. They never have padded envelopes or anything related to postal supplies readily available. The housewares department is always picked over. They are always out of Coke or Pepsi products. So before today's visit, I made sure to check online to see if they had 18 gallon storage containers for $5.89 in stock. The online website said this store had them on the shelf and they had to be picked up. However, when I get there they had no lids anywhere to be found that fit the containers I wanted. They have grey containers with lids that do not fit. Talk about a hot mess of a store. A total abomination. You would think stores like Target in a huge metropolitan area of several million people within a 10 mile radius would have shelves fully stocked. Guess again. I despise Wal Mart but looks like the only option. Amazon is number one for a reason... stores like this. read more

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We routinely shop this store and its been pretty good overall, though sometimes they are out of merchandise. Today I ordered pictures printed from their photo lab, because I needed them in an hour. The website said it usually takes them 2. After 3 hours I called. They put me on hold to find someone, then again to check around, then again to keep looking. After 30 min they hung up on me, so I drove to the store. When I arrived, they looked around and then told me the machine was down and they could print the pictures tomorrow. The person I spoke with was very apologetic and professional, so I gave them 2 stars instead of just 1. read more

I love target, LOVE LOVE Target, but the people who work here have NO concept of customer service. Everyone I have encountered has been rude and completely unhelpful. I have never filed a complaint about an employee in my life because I understand how hard it is, especially in this economy, to get and hold a job. However, here's my story about a Sunday afternoon: I called the photo department to find out how much it would be to print 35 4x6" pictures and the woman working there couldn't tell me. I completely understand if she isn't familiar with the intricacies of the self-serve photo print booth there, especially if she was new (which I found out later she was), but not only could she not give me an estimate (meaning an APPROXIMATE figure per photo.. for which there is a pretty similar industry standard no matter where you go), but she was extremely irate with me. When I requested to speak with a supervisor or manager, she refused to give me her name and then hung up on me. When I finally got a hold of a supervisor/manager (her exact title was never conveyed to me), Leah offered to resolve the problem by "having a talk with her." How does that help me? It doesn't. Not that this will have any impact on the overall business this Target gets, but I will never step foot in here again. Do I have a target on my head or something? read more

If only this Target was located somewhere other than Potomac Yard... Honestly, there's only so much you can write about a Target store. They're fairly identical, one to the next, with a couple of exceptions. For me, most of the exceptions at this store are negative. But the one BIG positive is why I'm giving it four stars. What, you might ask, is the positive that I refer to? The pharmacy staff. Pure and simple. As much as I hate the parking lot, the fact that all of DC ang PG County seems to pick this Target to fill their shopping needs, and the fact that its a little messy most of the time, the pharmacist and tech that I've mostly dealt with are AWESOME. When I was first trying to get my meds and my insurance was giving me a hard time, they were on top of keeping me informed and making sure I knew what I was doing, especially when it became obvious to them that, due to my lifelong affiliation with military medicine, I really didn't. For my one prescription that isn't refillable, and thus requires me to bring in the paper every month, they're always good about giving me a time to pick up and sticking to it. The one time they ran late they were super apologetic. They're helpful, they answer questions when I ask them, and they all around just rock. I already mentioned most of my negatives for this location as a whole, and I think they've been adequately covered by the others. If the pharmacy staff ever changes, I'll probably abandon this store completely. But up until that point, consider me a fan. read more

Why does this Target get such a bad rep? It's fine; just don't go on a Saturday, when all hell breaks loose. It's Target. Pretty straightforward. Staff is usually on point. It's particularly helpful during busy times when a team member directs traffic to the checkout lanes. read more

3.5 stars This is not my favorite Target, but it is my most convenient thus most visited Target. The place can be a madhouse on the weekends. However, it is kept relatively orderly. However, because it is the easiest Target for most Washingtonian's to get to, things fly off the shelves when there is a sale. Don't expect super friendly service. They have hired the typical DC employees here. Boo. read more

The worst thing that happened to me today: knee and calf injury caused by Target's cart when it came to an abrupt halt on the way to my car. There is no warning posted, and I never had this experience at another Target, so had no idea that if I tried to go beyond a certain point, the cart would freeze and (I was moving pretty fast to get out of the intersection!) I could go flying into the stupid-a** cart! OWWWWWWWWWW. Ow. Seriously, my left knee (it was the "good one") is stuffed up. I'm looking at you, Tarzhay! I saw in their newspaper circular that all rubber "Welcome" mats were $9.99 and there was a really cute one. So I went down there and none of the rubber mats were on sale. None. And the one I liked wasn't even there. Slim pickins. The selection here is really bad compared to the Bailey's Xroads one. After the fail on the welcome mat, I tried to find Halogen bulbs for my kitchen cabinets. I even brought one with me. Again, poor selection--lots of empty rows. I found a helpful employee finally--and he scanned the item I needed--nada. N/A. He also said he had no idea about the sale mats and said there was nowhere else to look for them in the store. I did end up buying a fire pit I don't need, and I came to the aid of a newly arrived Australian couple who were on the phone with Target customer service. "Weber BBQ" sounds a bit different with that accent, and the man on the other end had no idea what they were saying. I told them to go to Offenbacher's. read more

I'm with Geoff O. I don't know why it gets such a bad rep either. This Target itself is pretty standard but awesome. It's huge. Has a grocery section. Has tons of everything I could ever want. Has great selection during holidays in their little crazy section of holiday wares. Has helpful staff if you need them. Generally they ignore me, but I also am not usually looking for help. The only thing is the parking situation, but don't be greedy people - it is free. Just park a little off to the side instead of in the main aisle and you'll be fine. read more

Worst customer service ever. The cashier was rude, unhelpful and surly. Will not return.

Save your time and skip this skid mark of retail. No one works here and the shelves are half empty. Obviously this outlet does not receive a bonus on customer satisfaction. Feels more like a KMart than a Target. read more

TOW WARNING: We frequently shop at this Target and bring our two-year-old daughter to the playground around the corner. There's parking much closer to the playground, but we park at Target because we are shopping there anyway. On the July 4th holiday, we parked in the near-empty parking lot and took our daughter to the playground before doing our shopping. We came out to find that our car had been towed. Towing records indicated that they towed our car within minutes of when we parked, and the store manager informed us that we would have been fine had we done our shopping first and then gone to the playground. One Target employee told us that "this happens all the time." We had to pay $180 (including a surcharge for towing on the holiday) for the tow and another $20 for an Uber to get to our car 20 minutes away. Target should do more to alert its customers that you cannot step off the premises without being towed. Not exactly how a customer expects to be treated. read more

There's a serious training problem at Target, if I have to watch two employees look dumbfounded at how to load register paper into the Gift Registry center printers. Especially, when I have to tell both of them it uses regular copy paper (based on the paper that already came out). The girl asks me how the paper goes in. Then a more seniored employee comes and asks me where to find the name on the registry as he's looking at the page. So it literally takes 3 Target employees to figure out how to print out a gift registry document on a Target machine. THE SOLUTION: One of the guys goes to the mangers offices in the back to print it from the website (after coming back to ask me, "what was the last name, again?"). The paper never got loaded in the gift registry. On top of that, all the other three machines were out of order. I guess they couldn't figure out how to fix those at one point & just let remain broken. :-/ read more

This Target is very convenient to where I live so I go often but am disappointed almost every time I go. The staff is not friendly and the manager is horrible. I have had multiple online pick up in store orders that were not ready when I had been told they were ready for pick up (frustrating). All I was told was that their system wasn't working correctly. Really? That's pathetic, even if that isn't a lie. I've also bought wine on the self check out line and had some very rude associates come check my ID. One young girl saw I needed help and kept talking to a coworker for well over a minute. When she finally got over to me I acted polite like nothing happened and she wouldn't even look at me. I understand it's probably not her dream job but come on, if you're in customer service put on a smile and be polite. If there were another close Target, this one would get no business whatsoever. The one positive is that they are always in stock of what I need. read more