A friend asked if I could swing by to pick up something for them since they put a hold on an item and I was nearby. The cashier recognized which item it was right away when I said I was there for my friend's order. When I gave the order to my friend, the first thing they noticed was that one of the string ties attached to the product was ripped off; the product was a final sale so there were no returns or exchanges... I felt guilty that I didn't check the product properly but assumed that the employee did their due diligence when getting the product since they remembered exactly which one and "there were many in stock". I even contemplated if I needed to go back right away to get a new one since I gave my friend a broken product. Luckily my friend brought the product back and the staff were able to give them a non-defective one. Just wished that the staff did their due diligence the first time regardless of how the order was placed. The product did not have many parts so they would have easily noticed the broken string if they gave it even a look over.... read more

I always go straight to the sale section at Urban Outfitters. Quality isn't the best but reasonable if you get the items on sale. Perfect if you are trying to find something trendy for a night out or a concert. The store itself is clean. #ContestEntry read more

If you're a tween or teen then this is the place for you! My daughter loves it! The clothes are very trendy which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but the quality is not great. It's fast fashion for sure! I do like that they sell vinyl and some kitschy houseware items. The customer service is definitely hit and miss. Best to invest in some higher quality clothing or go to consignment stores. read more

Store itself I find to be tacky looking and I hate the layout. Merchandising is terrible. Line ups are way too long, and prices for what it is are too high. It's slim pickings for things I like. Staff, when you finally can get someone to help you- are both rude and unhelpful. The girl I had to deal with at the change rooms was a total B---- Ignored me for quite awhile talking to another girl. When she finally came to bring me to a change room she acted like I was bothering her and actually slammed the metal door so loud my ears were ringing. At that point I decided that I was not going to buy anything. I have lots of money to spend - but not somewhere I get treated like that - and for no reason. I'll take a big pass and if I do need to shop at this store- it will be at the 4th street location. read more

Signed up to urban outfitters emails since the company claimed they would give discounts and offers. Over half a year later, no discounts or coupons sent, the only one was when signed up.. that's pretty shallow... Their emails are just spam making people buy more useless stuff that doesn't sell! The rewards system never benefited me as well. I was hoping to get some discounts on Polaroid film occasionally, nope. None of that... definitely unsubscribing since this company and it's rep lied to me read more

I'm not a hipster nor a fan of impotency-inducing skinny jeans BUT I do love all other hipster clothes. I know real hipsters probably hate people like me because I'm conformist for shopping at Urban Outfitters but whole discussion is just hypocritical in and of itself. Philosophical discussion aside, I really do love to shop at UO. While their merchandise may be a tad bit overpriced, there are some really great sales at the end of every season when they try to get rid of their overstocked items. A lot of the other reviews here on Yelp all seem to indicate that the staff is rude but I've never really noticed. EVERY single time I've walked in, there would always be a genial sales person greeting you; and it's not as if they don't do their jobs; I think they're just not over aggresive like most sales people and that's totally cool because I don't like being bothered when shopping. read more

There was a time not too long ago when I was still in a small prairie town, still on a form of internet that wasn't much faster than dial-up, first credit card in hand, staying up until the wee hours of the morning, scrolling through pages upon pages of my then most recent discovery: UrbanOutfitters dot com. Imagine the thrill I had when I moved to Montreal only to find the real deal store -- the clothes, I could try them on; the furniture, I could sit on it; the shoes, ohlawwd, the shoes! Fast forward X number of years, and I find myself here, in Vancouver, with a watered down version of what Urban Outfitters used to be. Maybe I'm getting older, or maybe this particular location is just lacking in some of the better things that the monster retailer usually stocks, but this store is just kind of sad. The staff are all (save for a few *really* sweet exceptions) far too apathetic, and the merchandise is ridiculously priced -- especially for a cheap knock-off. And where's the furniture? The bathroom accessories? The blankets and pillows? Not here. But owl jewelry? Here. To be fair, I still shop here... begrudgingly -- but only in the sale section, and only on a whim. The lineups, the variations on bland merchandise, and the $70 teeshirts that are really only worth $10, are enough to make me usually avoid. And this is coming from a girl who will gladly put down a few hun on one article of clothing -- but only if it's worth it. Urban Outfitters, however, is not. read more

The accessories are cute, but I think Urban Outfitters' and my ideas of "medium" clothing vary wildly. Which is too bad because they do have some cute clothes at not entirely horrible prices. I'd just have to remove a rib to get into a sundress is all. The novelties nook up the stairs has a few cool things, like the Darth Vader alarm clock. Most of the books are of the "blogger got a book deal" variety - fun to look at, but eh. Looking at the UO website, it does seem like Vancouver's getting the shaft on selection, as some other reviewers mentioned. Yes, and the store is by and for hipsters. Three cashiers to two people in line = let's take our sweet time. It is all about style over substance - I was happy with the cute wallet I found, until I got home and actually tried to put my cards, cash, change, etc. into it. It would barely close (and I am not a rich girl!). Despite all its flaws, I like UO; I just don't think its for me, dammit. read more

One of my favourite places to shop at. Seriously, if you're a patient shopper and is able to look through racks and racks of clothes, then this is the store for you. I first discovered this store in Seattle downtown, where I spent two whole hours in their basement clearance section. It was that good. So when the Vancouver one opened up, I had high hopes. It was a little disappointing that they didn't have a whole floor devoted to sales, but I accepted the truth and made the best out of the store. They have both a men's and women's section here, with the women's occupying the larger space on the lower floor. For the ladies-they have the basic tees, thermals...and then they have dresses and more dresses, cute skirts, caridgans, sweaters, jeans, blazers, coats, leather jackets- essentially everything, but all within one shop. You will really need to pick out their clothes though. Their prices can be a little on the high side for the quality of clothing. They also have collaborations with designers.Lark & Wolff by Steven Alan, Mirror/Dash, Lyell, Charlotte Ronson, Geren Ford. I love these!!! I also love their Urban Renewal line, in which they take old clothes, reconstruct and redesign them, and make it into a new item. Each piece is unique, because it's from a different piece of clothing each time. For men, they carry many different brands as well, and a wide selection, with shirts, tees, cardigans, jeans and coats/jackets. They carry Fred Perry, but that always sells out quickly. They also have cool shoes. For the women-heels, booties, cool sneaks. For the men, more stylish shoes-Vans in all colors, Nikes, Sperry, and all sorts of other shoes. Jewlery is also available here; although not a large selection, they do have unique styles. I once got this cool mulitlayered necklace here. Looking for a gift? Try this place out. They really have the coolest books on everything, Lomo cameras, Polaroid film, unique board games, slippers, socks, keychains, wallets, hats...I even found a Hello Kitty Xmas ornament here one year!! This is just my kind of store-random things scattered all over. The stock changes frequently (which also means things go on sale quickly). I like to linger in the store, and often come upon a piece of clothing that I will absolutely have. What makes it better, is that it's 50% off!! read more

I'm pretty sure this store has drained most of my bank account. I love it because they always have the cutest things, and there are new things coming in all the time. The prices are usually average, not too expensive, but not cheap. The clothes may not be the best quality at times, but they are very trendy and fashion forward and I can't help but love them. They have the best scarves and accessories, and there is so much stuff to choose from, it can be overwhelming! I expected the staff to be kind of pretentious, hipstery, and rude, which was probably a bad generalization on my part, because I've gotten really good service from them. They aren't too pushy, which I like, but if you ask them for help they are very accommodating. There is one girl there I always go to for fashion advice and recommendations and she is super helpful and I trust her judgment. I love this store and it's a favourite of all my friends, too. read more

I wouldn't normally venture into these parts, but I was on the hunt for a silly gift under $20. Since Spencer's gifts and San Francisco stores have pretty much ceased to exist, this was all I had to work with. The store is a cluster of hipster duds, and ugly Xmas sweaters that are obviously so ironic and hilarious that they can sell them for like $100. Yikes. Guess the joke's on you when you see the price tag? They had everything from keychains, cel phone cases, to retro cameras, you know the kind that take real film that you have to wait an eternity to develop only to discover your photos are not centered and you have your eyes closed in half of them? However, there were a few redeeming factors. I found a Charlie Brown Xmas tree. Yes! A real Charlie Brown tree, it was a twig-like tree that stands on a wooden X with one single red bulb that dangles from it. $24 dollars later, I started looking for my silly gift for the gift exchange.... I gotta say a lot of the trinkets seemed grossly overpriced. $14 for a keychain of the leg lamp from an Xmas Story? Sure it had a button on it that when pressed said "Rag-il-e, must be Italian" but come on, its not even a tree ornament, its a fucking keychain that is so oversized you are probably going to end up hanging it on the tree anyways. I also bought a set of straws that came with clip on moustaches. You know the ones, since moustaches are so cool right now, with everyone having grown one for Movember, and now growing it out for Decembeard, again $14.... how is a girl to decide which gift is sillier? I ended up getting both and blowing the $20 budget. Standing in the lineup to pay that was six people deep was also unnerving. Each cashier slowly ringing through each customer's transaction with a blank look of distate like an artist yearning to be discovered. Urban Outfitters, you win this time, but I won't be back anytime soon. read more

A hipsters paradise...skinny jeans, plaid shirts, funky hats...1980's neon colored everything...this place clothes nearly all of Main street I swear... I do like a lot of the fashion here..pretty currant but still not too main stream..but for the quality I think they charge a bit too much...what I really loved about Urban Outfitters were there awesome home accessories but this location seemed to slowly weed them out...I have to head to Seattle now for my Owl cookies jars and flocked pillow cases...*sigh Service..hmmmm...not a word I think that is know to the crew at Urban Outfitters..not sure who is running the show but they seriously need their staff to work on their people skills..everyone looks pissed off..and hungry...maybe they're pissed they can't eat so that they fit onto all those skinny pants?? read more

I used to be in love with this store in Toronto...and was so excited about it opening in Vancouver. Usually you can find something you like, and the staff is actually really helpful with sizes and colours etc. My beef? Where did the home stuff go? It's my favorite part and its being phased out! read more

Oh, how cute- an old retro t-shirt. How much do you think it is? Try $50. A nice ripped, I mean distressed, pair of jeans. How much do you think this is? Try $120. How about some bright colored shoes in a funky shape? Do you love them as much as $85? Are these prices making you flinch? Perhaps not, if you just changed your Euros into CA dollars- but is this shopping for the average person? How do all these 'tweens' afford it? The only reason I step foot in this store is for the clearance, which they have cleverly hidden in the corner upstairs. I've gotten a few shirts here for $10. Not the best deal I've ever gotten- but a good deal, none the less. Don't get me wrong, the products are cute.. It's just all the eye-rolling at the prices gives me a headache! read more

This used to be a store where you could pick up a cute skirt, or basic tee...but now it's just overpriced, and a lot of Vancouver seems to wear this junk. If I happen to come here it's only for the itty bitty sale section upstairs. Have time to rummage around? Then you can score some GREAT deals, like tops under $10! Other than that, I prefer to spend my money elsewhere. Also I will say, why the hell are their graphic tees SO overpriced? You can get band tees half the price of the ones at UO elsewhere! read more

The clothes are urban outfitters are really expensive for low quality clothing. The clothes look cheap and tacky. The customer service is even worse. The cashier was so rude to the point that it made me feel uncomfortable. Don't spend your money here. Shop for quality, which can be found anywhere else but here. read more

Pottery barn for hipsters. I did find a great camera here for $250 (then bought on ebay for $160 less) read more

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Despite it having opened nearly two years ago, I didn't realize there was an Urban Outfitters in Vancouver until last week. Maybe it was due to the fact that it was an early afternoon weekday, but it was completely empty. Where were all the annoying hipsters and tragically trendy pre-teens? Other than the staff, there were maybe five people in total? Okay, maybe six. All the same, considering that the number of people on staff outweighed the actual number of customers, you'd think it would be easy to find someone to help you. After five minutes of aimless wandering in the men's section, I finally found someone to help me! Oh, but alas. He was responsible for outfitting the mannequins so he was obviously too busy with the inanimate to bother himself with an actual person. Thankfully, he pointed me in the direction of someone else who nodded his head ambiguously in the direction of where I need to go. All in all, a wonderful experience. read more

My very first time shopping at this store after the countless times I walk in there and there is never my size left. I managed to find a white boyfriend-esque blazer, a cute bold patterned scarf perfect for the fall, and a super delicate knit top that may have costed me an arm at Aritzia. The only one downside to this place is product knowledge for some of the staff. I inquired about 2 items and one item was passed off to 3 people and it was 25 minutes later of me hunting them down. The other girl that was searching for the blazer was wonderful and found it within 5-10 minutes as I busied myself trying on a few things in front of the mirror. I wish some of their stuff was not as expensive as they are, since most of the qualities do compare to those at H&M.. All in all, unique store for cute & nifty gift items or cute outfits. Major gogogogo! Just make sure you have the time to try and dig for your own sizes. :) read more

Like previous posters have mentioned, this is the type of store that sells the kind of fashions that certain people liked before anyone else did. This particular branch here in Vancouver is just like its American counterparts. Men & Women's clothing, novelties, vinyl records, footwear, accessories, costume jewelry. However, it seems like the home furnishings section is absent. Also if you're from Europe & expect some 'premium' labels like Acne Jeans, APC, Nudie, etc like back home you're outta luck. There's more emphasis here on in-house label clothing. And if you're looking for their 'urban renewal' line where used/vintage/surplus is resold at a significant markup, it's absent here too. Personally I just b-line it to the back corner upstairs where the significantly marked down clearance stuff is stashed on the racks and errantly tossed on the ground. read more

Why all the hipster hate... The sizing is a little off, I bought a small t-shirt and it feels like too small now. I would give this place four stars, if some of the clothing was sorted better. I prefer to get my clothes shopping over as quickly as possible. read more

It just seems as though Urban Outfitters is getting worse and worse. It's always been overpriced, but years ago I could walk in here and find at least half a dozen things to try on. I even remember my very first purchase here! A beautiful white lacey dress fit for a faerie princess that set me back a painful (to my bank account) bill. Unfortunately, I have long since shrunk out of my beloved garment, and the odds of finding a replacement are slim to none. UO mimics a thrift store, the apex of hipsterdom, creating a mirage of hidden treasures and eclectic finds, but closer inspection reveals this fool's paradise to be a minefield of tacky, outrageous attire with price tags that just about make me want to throw up. These days, I can barely pluck a single decent article from the racks. It's not bad to the bone, but if you do manage to dig through the optical illusion-printed rejects circa I-don't-even-want-to-know-what-era and select a superior specimen from this hippie hoard, you'll be lucky if you can grab one of the frown faced, 'too cool for school' staff members to give you a hand before you spend the next six months of your life waiting in line.. Pass. read more

Oh my, I thought the Urban Outfitters in Montreal on Rue St Catherine was bad.... until I came here. The WORST selection of stuff, and not even the good stuff from the catalog. I am not sure if people aren't hip enough in Vancouver or what the deal is but I found one thing in the entire store I liked. And when I flew home I went to Urban and found a million things I like so I think this specific location gets the shit end of what's new in the catalog. The sale section is terrible and super small, they have NOTHING GOOD, and everything was an XL or an XS. No shoes!! NO APT STUFF? NO DUNNYS? Good lord, get me out of here and back to an Urban that has decent merchandise. Clearly if you like this store you need to order online for their stuff if you live in Vancouver because if you go to the store you are going to end up making purchases you will regret. read more

Urban Outfitters used to be fun and affordable, now it is a garment Battan Death March, with ironic glasses and over priced crappy graphic tee shirts. Since when did working in this place come with the job requirement of being a snobby hipster douche? Hey you are working in retail! I know, I know you are paying your way through art school, or are in a band I never heard of because I do not ride a fixie or read pitch fork. Beyond that the staff is useless, and slow. I could fly to Burma where half the stuff is made, have a drink, traffic some humans and come back by the time I can get to the register. Oh and while I am on a rant, $32.00 for tee shirt? WTF? How do hipsters afford this if they are working here or making my coffee on Main Street? I guess it is still ok if you are looking for a gag gift or a plastic lomo camera. This is a perfect story a retail losing it's way, and I lost my way right out the door. read more

I'm happy to have an Urban Outfitters in Vancouver, and sometimes I will find a hidden treasure, but realistically, it doesn't even compare to the American stores. I can't help but feel that it is wildly overpriced here, too. It isn't really the best quality, but the items are pricy. Some of the styles are fun, and their random knick knacks are quirky, but I would say that there are better deals to be found. However, Zerlene is a great associate; she's friendly and helpful. read more

I would say the majority of my recent ensembles consisted of a piece from here. With that being said, the 5 stars are actually for the sale section. The new stock can be pricey, but the sale section on the second floor is like a tickle trunk of fun finds, if you have the patience. Usually I'm not one to rifle through mounds of clothes (winner's especially ugh) but this place almost always has one associate who is there painstakingly organizing and hanging stuff up. I found the cutest highwaisted bubble skirt for $30. Also, I love the laid back atmosphere, quirky random gifts and books (hamburger phone anyone? retro smurf figurines for you 80s kids?). Their makeup and jewellery are pretty sweet too. read more

Dope-show and wonder-full! I hate to sound like a hipster here, but I really do love almost everything in this store. Bottom to top it carries some of the raddest gift ideas known to this side of Commercial Drive.. I will strongly suggest this store for any sort of random gift idea: books, bandaids with cool tins, headphones and cameras from a different era, clothes I can't afford yet would buy for a friend's birthday, and a whole lot of random stuff I could browse through for hours... honestly a good place to waste some time, if not money... read more

I am a fan of Urban Outfitters and saw the sign on the door for Ugly Sweaters but they were poor attempts of a re-issue sweater that was overly priced....pass. Sales lady seemed anything but helpful. Back to Metrotown I go and their location. I get way less attitude there. read more

I live right next to here but really prefer the Kitsilano location. If you plan on buying something, prepare to wait half an hour in line every. Single. Time. weekdays or weekends. When I purchase something I have to want it really badly otherwise it's not worth waiting in line read more

Lost my online order and are doing NOTHING to fix it. If you wanna dress like Lana Del Ray then by all means, this place is for you. Everything is so expensive, so not worth it. Quality is crap. Service is crap. Hipster nonsense read more

Years ago I would peruse the racks here, never buying anything as $60 for a t-shirt that's almost transparent is kind of unreasonable! Now I'll come in to get a quirky gift or sift through the war zone of a sale section that's concentrated within 4 square metres... But only if I feel like it! read more

When I lived in London I used to love Urban Outfitters and found a lot of awesome clothes there. This store and the North American version in general is just not nearly as good. The selection for guys is relatively tiny and stocks way too many faux vintage tshirts. The UK version slides in boutique designer amongst hipster vintage which is nowhere to be seen here. read more

This chain store is a groovy gal's and hipster boy's playground. Many of the designs are in-house designed but they carry a big selection of Dolce and VIta shos and Frey boots. The company is really young and was apparently started by a 26 year old who loved to shop. The two-level store offers a mish-mash of styles from furniture to clothes and accessories. read more

For being such a big store their selection is really... "meh" and not a lot of variety- this coming from someone who used to be a very avid UO shopper before I moved here. The staff are rude. Will not greet you or make eye contact, act annoyed if you are looking at something next to where they are working (if they are folding t-shirts on a wall and you are looking at some jeans next to them for example), very slow at the tills always and never have enough till staff. Overall not a great UO store. read more

I returned a couple of items to the Granville store. After going through a long process of having theee staff members work on processing the return, I got home to discover that they simply re-produced the original receipt and never credited my cc account. I am now without the items I returned, and without the credit i am owed. read more

Urban Outfitters, I love this place. The sale area is amazing, I got a really nice top for $20 and that is cheap for UO. I'd say the prices are okay, sometimes they get way too overpriced but it's such a good store. Real friendly employees, and amazing selection. read more

Overpriced, mediocre quality, predictable styles. Unfortunately one of the places I shop at frequently because they have a lot of choices.

this store is absolutely packed with teenage girls and swaggots. the selection of (mens) shirts here are a mix if weed, swag, and A$AP Rocky. obey hats litter this store, adding to the swag, and, what feels like expensive mishka knockoffs can be seen alongside the obey. when you walk in, the music is instantly way too loud, making shopping with friends almost impossible. the staff is very present, although usually they are minding their own business, folding clothes, counting cash, socializing with the other staff. I like that they've created a very modern teen vibe, but this urban outfitters almost has too much of a "fuck you" attitude. I highly recommend taking the extra trip and going to the one on 4th. read more

I gave them a phone call asking about a pair of shoes i was interested in, and it was probably the worst experience i've ever had with them. I regularly visit the west 4th location, and after not being able to find my size there, i gave them a call. After being on hold with a woman for a while, a man picked up the phone, and without apologizing for the wait, and he asked me"you were lookin for shoes right?" my phone completely spazzed after that, and i couldn't hear a thing he was saying clearly for the next 30 seconds. when it finally cleared up, he was VERY annoyed. i told him which shoe i was looking for, and he checked it out for me, he left with a "we dont have those" and hung up. never visiting that location again read more

Urban Outfitters itself is kind of like Aritzia mixed with Uniqlo, with a bit of MGMT thrown in for good measure. Stylish, indie, and (very) hipster. Yes. I said it. ^^. Okay, so most of the stuff is overpriced, but the sale section on the second floor is *to die for*. They also carry hard-to-find brands, like silence+noise, and pixi (a brand of makeup that can't be found pretty much anywhere else in downtown Vancouver). It has labels that are stylish and current, but indie enough to look unique and to be able to wear for a long time. It also breaks up the monotony or stores like Hollister and Quicksilver that you see a lot of downtown. read more