3.5/5 Nothing to…read morecomplain about here, it's a mall! This one is trying to stay relevant and isn't completely empty like some others in the metro. Some shops are empty and others are being remodeled and opening again. I visited on a Friday (Valentine's Day) and it was pretty steady but not packed, I could find a place to sit down and relax by myself if I wanted to (and I did!) Shop selection is meh, I went into a few but didn't find anything to purchase which is just fine by me - I needed a place to hang out that was warm and this was it! Bubble tea, Caribou and smoothies to choose from - I didn't see a food court but I wasn't particularly looking.

Ridgedale is a pretty chill mall. I usually end up here for happy hour at Kona then we walk around…read moreto walk the food & drinks off after. There's only a handful of store I really shop at here but I'm sure overall there's something for everyone. I feel like Ridgedale has been one of the consistent malls (as far as growing up in MN and seeing a lot of malls struggle to keep stores) that never felt like it was closing. I do wish they would decorate more especially for the holidays. They have the Santa pop up in the middle of the mall which is cute but that's its own experience. Also a somewhat better food court would be cool, but there are a ton of options for food outside of the mall/in the area. They do host cool events from time to time like the traveling Hello Kitty Cafe, which is cool.

Kari's Rating 9/10…read more This place is such an impressive expansive work of art. They are was so much happening on this Saturday we went. John Legend was here signing albums and meeting fans. The line wasn't that long when we went and the hallways were well lit and there wasn't too much crowding. We didn't even make it to two of the floors but man they have everything you could want. My first question to my friend was, "Is there anything that MOA doesn't have?!" The answer was I'm not sure but let's check it out! The food court was pretty well lit and stocked. They had real plants and I was shocked how well maintained everything was. The layout of the building is strategically laid out for a seamless shopping experience. I was incredibly impressed. The only store that you may need to plan for was the Lego store which only let in a certain number of people. I'm definitely glad I was able to try this while I was visiting!

Mall of America Review…read more Dates: 10/10-10/12/2026 Location: Bloomington, Minnesota just off Killebrew Dr. Rating: 8.5/10.0 Just outside Minneapolis, right across the street from the airport (Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport) sits the largest shopping mall ever constructed in North America. Owned by the same company who owns West Edmonton Mall in Canada, and American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Mall of America boasts over 520 retail outlets and at least four central food courts. Many retail stores are well-known yet some are unique or rarely seen in malls. The real allure of the mall is for the kids, and it features a massive indoor theme park, Nickelodeon Universe, and an aquarium called Sea Life. Sea Life is hands-on, featuring animals one can touch or hold. The theme park is home to the world's only indoor hi-speed roller coaster. The coasters are not tame either, they are just as raucous as you would expect in an outdoor park. One can walk through the park without buying admission, as each ride requires its own ticket, though the mall itself is admission free. The Mall has early opening hours and late closing so one can "walk the mall" if so desired, before the stores open and after many close. The mall itself is a maze but there are landmarks to help guide you. A full-size movie theater is featured on the fourth floor and as a plus, Minnesota has no state sales tax on clothes or shoes which makes shopping a bit easier. Overall, I rate the Mall of America an 8.5/10.0 on attractions.

This Mall is pretty nice. The layout isn't ideal but they do have a nice variety of items and…read morestores. The employees there are very helpful in general. Even a customer helped me when I was lost lol Why was I lost? Because of the weird layout.

Southdale has come a long way over the past few years, and it shows. The updates and renovations…read morehave made a noticeable difference, and the mall feels much more modern and intentional than it used to. There's no longer a shortage of recognizable brand-name stores, which makes it feel more like a true shopping destination again. There is a mix of luxury stores and every-day shopping which brings good value. That said, there are still a few odd, lesser-known shops scattered throughout with inconsistent or unusual hours, which can be a little confusing. The food options are decent. The traditional food court is a bit of a letdown, but there are better standalone options throughout the mall like Rustica Bakery, Pezzo Pizza, Yumi Sushi, People's Organic, and others. Having Kowalski's grocery store on-site is also a big plus and adds convenience. Entertainment-wise, there's more to do now with options like an escape room and Dave & Buster's. The mall is spacious, never feels overly crowded, and has plenty of parking, which makes it easy and stress-free to visit. Overall, the updates are a very welcome change. Southdale feels revitalized, easier to navigate, and much more enjoyable than it was a few years ago.

I realize one reason why I enjoy staying in Eagan. There is lots of shopping and eating to do!…read more Last Sunday, I came to Eagan Promenade to shop at Barnes & Noble, and TJ Maxx. I only saw a fraction of the box stores and food joints here. I enjoyed being here that I returned to the former store a day later. Barnes & Noble is one of the better ones that I have been to. There were lots of items on sale. While browsing, I got a free drink sample from the cafe. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Pier 1 is still there. Sadly, it will be closed soon. There is liquidation sale happening as I write this review. I also enjoyed visiting TJ Maxx. It has the largest selection of Kipling bags that I have ever seen. Prices are good on quality items. Lunds & Byerlys is the supermarket that anchors this plaza. It is huge! I will need to check it out down the road. There are eateries, too. Wild Buffalo Wings, Panda Express, and Panera Bread are some of the names that I saw while I was here. I have been told that Eagan Promenade had a water fountain in the summertime. I'd have to return when it's warmer to admire it. There is plenty of parking. I will definitely come back and check out more of it. (107)

We were in the area and decided to stop and check out the recently opened Asia Village in Blaine!…read more The first floor is dedicated to the food court and grocery store with a lot of different options to choose from. While we were there we saw places such as 85C Bakery, Pho Mai, Chingu Fried Chicken, Hokkaido Ramen House, SOT House, and a few other options. We were very excited to try Dagu Rice Noodle and Onezo Boba though! Dagu Rice Noodle was really really good, their spicy beef brisket noodle is spiced with sichuan peppercorn, which is one of my favorite spices. It's a numbing spice, which can be startling when you first try it if you aren't used to the sensation. It's almost like a buzzing feeling that causes your mouth to water. I feel like a lot of the places I've tried in Minnesota that use sichuan peppercorn don't use as much as I prefer, so I was very pleasantly surprised by the amount of peppercorn in their spicy beef brisket noodle! It was delicious and the ordering process was super easy. I noticed a lot of the restaurants have mobile kiosks to place your order on. We were able to make adjustments to our soup and place our order very quickly using the kiosk. We got a text within 10 minutes that our food was ready and it came out super fresh and hot. I would 100% recommend checking out Dagu Noodle! For a post-dinner treat, I got a milk tea from Onezo with brown sugar boba. I recently learned that they are the only boba shop in Minnesota to handmake their boba pearls. The milk tea was very refreshing and lightly sweet with plenty of ice and boba, and a good ratio of tea to milk. I appreciated the mobile kiosk ordering system here as well, which allowed me to look at all of my options efficiently and choose which type of tea I wanted for my milk tea. The only thing I would prefer to see is if they expand their menu to include a brown sugar milk tea instead of just the brown sugar latte, which appeared to be milk, brown sugar syrup, and brown sugar boba without tea. My go-to order at other spots is a brown sugar milk tea as I really love how the caramel taste of brown sugar pairs with black tea, but I also understand a simpler menu is best when starting out and still thoroughly enjoyed my milk tea without the extra brown sugar! Overall, we had a great time and look forward to seeing the developments for the arcade upstairs and maybe grabbing some hot-pot next time. It's definitely worth the drive from the cities to go check out!

Nice concept but a bit underwhelming. Lots of parking since it's located in the northtown mall. You…read morecan even walk through to the mall once you enter Asia village. The bottom floor has the grocery store and the food court. Top floor is a nicer restaurant, a beauty shop and some small trinket type shops. When we got there on a Saturday at 11 it wasn't too busy but by the time we left a little after 12 the parking lot was much fuller. The food court has a good variety of options but honestly for the price and quality, I'd recommend going to actual restaurants in the twin cities. But if you're with a group that wants variety it might be a good option. The grocery store was actually very nice. They are still working on stocking items as quite a few shelves were empty or still being built. That said the prices are pretty comparable to other Asian grocery stores, maybe a bit higher but the quality and freshness of everything looked good.

My husband and I visited the Valley Creek Mall to go to the Keys Cafe-Woodbury. I enjoyed the Keys…read moreCafe and the Charlie Brown statues outside of it, which make great photo opportunities. The French Toast and Belgian Waffles were great. The Valley Creek Mall is also home to Biridi Golf, Frattallone's Hardware & Garden, State Farm Insurance, Subway, and Yackel Dance Studio among other businesses. There are a wide variety of stores and experience here. There is plenty of convenient parking. I highly recommend the Valley Creek Mall!

We ate breakfast at another spot in the strip mall and noticed the opening banner above the door. I…read morealways love a bargain and love to try new stores, so we walked on over after breakfast and went in. We were kindly greeted immediately and started browsing. I was shocked at how much inventory this store had and the variety of the inventory! There's a LOT in here but it's neat, clean, and inviting. They have snacks, beauty supply and makeup, party supplies, cute home decor, school and office supplies, feminine hygiene products, craft supplies, cleaning, food, cold drinks, chargers, kitchenware... everything! Truly a surprising little nugget of greatness! The shop owner was lovely. Parking was easy and free since they're located in the strip mall. You will not be disappointed if you stop in for any reason! I paid with card. I ended up buying birthday candles, a couple spray bottles (one for spraying my dog and one for my mom's hair styling), some tongue depressors for crafts, glittery tape, a fun decorative ball made of paper, and mint gum. I got a bunch of stuff for only $14! I definitely recommend the A+ Dollar Store, true to its name, definitely an A+!!!

Employees are super friendly, the store is very clean and has a great selection. I prefer a plus…read moreover dollar tree.

I didn't see Nicollet Shea here, so I was quite disappointed…read more This is a sleepy little new-looking Strip Mall, way down in Burnsville with a bunch of new looking businesses in here such as a CUB grocery store and a tanning salon that gave me a lot of issues and then some other cool businesses. It can be a pain to get in and out and there can be pretty claustrophobic parking at times but it's still a good Plaza and well-designed and I like it.