Still one of the best mall in Detroit area and probably in Michigan. All the store is open, plenty…read moreof food options too. Haven't heard about any crime in 12 oaks for years so it is safe. Dicks is going to build a sport emporium in the old Sears vacant area, that will be exciting for locals.

One of the Best malls I have been in the area. I was there on a Sunday and it was packed. The lot…read morewas full. There were no empty stores. It's a beautiful store with great shops and nice mix of people for people watching. I didn't buy anything but I will be back for sure.

This mall is laid out in a very different manner relative to other more conventional malls. It…read morelooks linear with side halls from the schematic...but it doesn't feel like it. It does not have the grand, high-ceiling, well-lit atrium most large malls would have. It's a little dim inside and feels a little dead since an alarming number of its storefronts are empty. There's also very few food options giving people less reason to spend time there. The anchors are reduced to Kohls and Penneys, and I fear for the longevity of the latter. There were very few people in the mall when I was there save a few mall walkers and a couple of people pacing on their phones. On the plus side, there is a nice children's play area outside Penneys and the large atrium at the end of the mall is a nice space, even though dark. The Easter Bunny was there and set up for kids' pictures, so there was still some evidence of at least minimal vitality. And some of the shops still open were favorites such as Penney's, Kohl's, Spencer's, Lids and Victoria's Secret. It is my theory that about 20 - 25% or so of the existing large 60s-70s-80s era malls will survive over the next few years because that wil be all that the market will support. That trend, of course, is already well underway. Those that survive will need to remake their malls into destination experiences in some way. Malls used to be entertainment hubs in themselves just because of the fact that they provided shopping and dining experiences and a place to hang out (younger crowd) or a place to escape (Mom's day out). But reduced foot traffic in malls and higher operating costs have exposed too-thin margins that are killing mall retail populations rapidly. And people shifting their tastes to experiences rather than material goods is causing consternation among retailers as well. Add to that the fact that malls aren't that attractive as hangout places anymore, which is not unrelated to the retail demise. As most malls continue to disappear or morph into something else through deliberate re-purposing (eg., residences), this one does not seem like it has the right ingredients to be a mall survivor. It just feels like a dead experience when you're there. 6 PM on a weeknight might not be at the top of primetime, but evidence of life should have been better than what I saw. This mall seems like a place where you go to pick up something at a particular store and you leave. There's little temptation to stick around once you've accomplished your purpose because there's no reason to do so. That's not sustainable for the retailers. The business model of malls dictates the opposite if it's going to work. The tenants are supposed to synergistically support each other in attracting patrons who come to browse multiple shops. It seems like this is going the way of the transition in retail that is embodying the end of an era. Change is happening rapidly in America's commercial culture. But that's life. Who knows? Maybe someone with some vision and creativity will figure out a survive-to-thrive plan for this establishment. But realistically I don't think this place will still exist in ten years, at least not as a conventional mall.

This place is barely still open. A few of the places had their own heating systems hooked into the…read morebuilding hvac!!!!! Pennys is the only surviving end store but kohls is still holding strong!!! Even the restaurants in the parking lot are all closing or have closed. The stores that were open were well stocked, clean and people were super nice and friendly. Even early in Black Friday!!!!

Regular shopping in the area but lately it's been trash everywhere. The trash bins are overflowing…read moreand trash is around the stores and parking lots. looking forward to new dining optio.

Nice shopping plaza with good selection of stores to shop and plenty of restaurants. It's located…read moreon the hill in Allen Park. This strip mall has got everything you need in one location. Each of the store has its own entrance. Quick stop for all basic needs. The area is secure as they have cameras everywhere and security patrols the lots frequently. Plenty of parking space. Traffic is heavy most of the time.

When you come from a small town where the mall options are literally sparse, Briarwood Mall feels…read morelike Mall of America lol. Visited here with my hubby while in town for the Michigan rivalry game with Ohio. The mall almost reminded me of the Orlando mall attached to the airport. List of shops full of life here, lots of places to buy merch for MU (although expensiveeee) We even bumped into The Grinch who deserved an Oscar award for his performance. He even got on FaceTime with my sister Overall the mall has a lot of the standard staples and a rush of people shopping that keeps it alive.

I visited Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor for the second time. I had been here years ago, when…read morevisiting, and discovered I had left my Apple Watch charger at home. Apple was the only serious stop I made but for a quick drink at the Starbucks kiosk in the center hub, which apparently no longer exists. However, the Apple Store has been greatly expanded, even bigger now than my Apple Store at home which is fairly large compared to most. I regretted that I did not have time to browse it as none of my companions was interested in joining me and the goal the day we were here was to give our almost 10-year-old granddaughter some treats at the mall. She's not yet a tween but she loves the mall for a special outing. We had some snacks, there were plenty in the center, including Pinkberry and Auntie Anne's and several more too far away for me to check out. We also visited a few stores, Claire's and Bath and Body Works for her and Von Maur for me to see as I had never seen one before. It met our needs for a rainy day and not something I do often. Our local mall closest to home is outdoors, but a traditional enclosed mall is 20 minutes away. This was only 10 minutes or less from our hosts' home. This mall was very busy on a rainy September weekend, though there was plenty of outdoor parking available in the mall lot. I would like to note that this mall has very attractive and well maintained restrooms, not always the case with large malls.

I really enjoyed the Westchester Square Mall. In fact, I enjoyed all the shopping and sight-seeing…read morein downtown Plymouth. Compared to most other cities in metro Detroit and surrounding communities, it has one of the most fun and funky downtowns, thriving and active, with a lot of emphasis on organic and earth-friendly goods. Westchester Square Mall is a series of connected shops and includes outdoor paths between them. Included in the mall are places like the Omelette and Waffle Cafe, a stained glass gallery and supply store and many other small independent gift shops. One of the best things about shopping downtown Plymouth is that parking is a breeze. There are a number of large city-owned lots that are completely free, with time limits ranging from two to eight hours.

I am from Boston and was looking for a little area like this! Its a strip of very quaint and cute…read morestores. Both the interiors and exteriors are just so cute, cozy and welcoming! Perfect for the summer! A few of the eateries offer outdoor deck/covered patio space. Wish I had time to sit and relax there!

Many memories as a kid leading up to today this small is a staple. Back when Deb was in the mall…read moreall the way open till Macy's closed this mall really is amazing. During Christmas time Santa Claus visits and during Halloween, you can trick-or-treat. Many memories that last a lifetime for kids and adults alike..

This place feels so dead. An entire section is blocked off…read more 1/4 of the shops aren't even open today. Bathrooms are only by the Dick's end of the store. The woman cleaning the restroom was blocking the corridor to both with her cart. She stood outside the men's until the last male left out. We were looking for this Michigan themed shop that was there over the holidays. It's gone. Stopped by Rally's. Bought a few items. Two jewelry shops were closed. The boba was closed. You would think it was closing time on Sunday. The Dick's side is dead, much of the mall is empty this Sunday afternoon.

We finally checked out the Kerrytown Market & Shops. The food market inside is perfect for…read moredelicious, upscale eats. We loved walking around all the shops and seeing what they had to offer. Perfect for a rainy day, everything is located inside! Be sure to check out this cute little spot.

What a fun experience!!…read more We went to the farmer's market and walked inside the shops and loved seeing everything! Parking can be found behind the farmer's market. There is a lot where you can pay by spaces (about $2 per an hour, very affordable). There are bathrooms inside on the top floor and tables and chairs scattered throughout where you can eat lunch that can be purchased downstairs or at the farmer's market. We bought Pad Thai for $7 from Baan Phad Thai in the farmer's market and it was delicious!! We also found two amazing houseplants, Roos Rois Coffee, and fresh Apple Cider! Will definitely come back because this farmer's market and shops are fun to walk through and have unique items!

I Purchased a new home which was much larger then the one I was in before and needed furniture to…read morefill my new home so the hunt began. I found consignment and outlet and was amazed as to how beautful the store and furniture was. I am not the best at putting things togethor in my head and was shocked as to how great the sales staff is. This is not like other places where all they care about is making a sale this is a friendly non pushy sales team. I was even able to get a large screen lcd there. Hands down I am completely satisfied with this store and would reccomend this store to anyone looking for furniture and electronics at an amazing price