In the 1990s and early 2000s (showing my age) the Riverchase Galleria was the best place to shop in…read morethe Birmingham area. Over time, competition from places like The Summit, the rise of online shopping, store closures (Sears, Rich's, Macy's and Belk Home and Kids), then the shootings in 2018 and 2020 led to a huge decline.For a while, it felt like the Galleria would not be able to recover. Well, now it's 2026, and the popularity of the Galleria is rising again. The mall feels brighter, cleaner and safer, due to improved management and security. It's a great spot to spend time indoors during AL's extreme heat, cold or rain (it offers covered parking too). Best of all, the iconic features remain, like the large American flag and classic carousel in the central atrium, and (best of all) Santa's workshop during the holiday season, and make it a fun alternative for young families and grandparents. So if you haven't been to the Galleria in a while, give it a try. It is worth a visit again.

Our team stopped for a bite to eat at the food court.It had chicken,Thai,Cajun,Japanese,Philly…read moresteak among other restaurants.Very nice and you could shop if you wanted too.A fill up for The Working Man Review.

The best shopping area in the metro area! From upscale boutiques, to fine eateries, there's a place…read morefor everyone here that has the patience to fight through the Hwy 280 traffic to get here. The area is very clean and during busier seasons like Christmas, the area offers police to manage traffic. I do most of my shopping online now but I love to come to The Summit as a special treat to myself because it feels like just that when I visit one of their stores or restaurants. My favorite stores here include Belk and Sephora.

This is for Snug Mug Coffee Co and them only because they don't have a Yelp page as of yet (you can…read morelook them up on social media). This coffee trailer has the sweetest workers that came from Nashville and have ranted and raved about their experience and transition to Bham. I was obsessed with apple butter as a child and saw they had a signature drink with it as an ingredient. This was a no brainer for me to order and I'm glad I did. "The Eve" - toasted apple butter latter with caramel drizzle. I got mine iced. My Mom said she didn't want anything, tasted mine after we walked away and had us turn around so she could order something for herself. She ended up ordering "The Joshua" - shortbread latte with milk and honey and cookie crumbles. Hers was too sweet for me. She loved it though.

Store was definitely picked over. I came here looking for a dress but didn't find one. I also was…read morelooking for a USA soccer jersey or shirt. Value pricing is always pretty decent here but the selection didn't make me happy.

This place is a dump. Service is terrible, selection is horrible , value is none. I remember when…read morethis was a nice respectable place to shop, now it's just a rat nest.

I love shopping at Ollie's for the great prices and unexpected finds, but what really impressed me…read morewas the customer service. During last week's severe storm, the power went out while I was checking out with two bottles of paint glazing medium, and everyone had to leave their purchases behind. When I came back to purchase them the next day , the items couldn't be found and there had been the only two bottles left. , Desiree went above and beyond searching the store for them, apologizing, and genuinely trying to help me find them. We knew they had probably been put back in the wrong place. A couple of days later, she personally called me to let me know they had found them and were holding them for me. In a world where good customer service can be very hard to find, the employees at Ollie's on Greensprings truly stands out. Thank you for caring enough to follow through. I'll definitely keep shopping at Ollie's!

Good deals but the employees are generally unpleasant . I have Kameron to ring me up today. He was…read morethe only register open and he was working hard and being pleasant. Another young man with his hair completely covering his face and glasses stood back doing nothing to help his coworker.

I often shop Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack online. I love that I can return anything that doesn't…read morework to this location of Nordstrom Rack. Returns are always easy, and the cashiers are efficient and pleasant. I do shop this location periodically. It's about a 50/50 chance on whether the stock is orderly and organized. The worst area is usually the cosmetics and accessories (to the far right in the store). If you like to dig through the additional markdowns, it's not unusual to find items broken, sampled, etc. Same for the additional mark clothing; every once in a while those racks look more like thrift racks than clearance, but once you find that diamond in the rough it can be worth it. I do wish this location got more of the special occasion pieces, but either I always miss them or they go to different Rack locations. If you've got the time, it's a great place to find great prices on everything from budget-friendly brands to designer brands.

While I frequent this Nordstrom Rack when visiting my hometown city, I know that have need to have…read morea tank full of patience! Nordstrom Rack has discounted designer and popular high end brands that haven't sold in their Nordstrom stores. It's not uncommon to have difficulty finding assistance, finding sizes in the wrong place - specifically shoes, messy racks, clothes left in changing rooms, and a long checkout line moving at a snails pace. When shopping here I expect at least a 50% discount, but it's not uncommon to only find 25%-30% on discounted items. Even with these negatives, I've found great shoes and some clothing. I will return because I love the thrill of a good hunt!

I was happy to see that this new Dicks Warehouse opened in the old Field and Stream. Obviously,…read moreit's huge since the previous store was huge. There was a lot to look through. They have clothes for all ages, shoes, sporting goods, outdoor games, etc. There really is a lot. I came here on two different occasions. Once with my son where he picked up a nice pair of sneakers. On my second trip I came with my sister and daughter. I was looking forward to checking out the shoes for myself and was disappointed with how few shoes there were in my size. However, I did get a swim suit for my grandson for only 12 bucks. I also got him a 3 piece set with shorts and a shirt for a good price. I got some slipper socks for my granddaughter. My sister got a nice two piece workout set for her daughter and some other things for her grandsons. My daughter got some shorts for herself. Service was fine. Only one person working but they weren't busy. Great place to shop if you are looking for some bargains!

Excellent selection and price. Nothing is worth retail (i worked i. Retail), so go for less.read more

Never been to a backstage before. I thought it was all the rejects that weren't sold at a normal…read moreMacy's. Nope it's the outlet version that is from another vender that ships directly to this store. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Not much in the shoe or accessory department. Lots of men's clothes, kids, and some women's. I didn't go upStairs to see the home department so I can't discuss on that.

Great deals but you define have to look around to find the best deals. They do bargain with you on…read moreopen box type items. Service was fantastic!!! The two ladies that helped me went above and beyond contacting the manager on pricing. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

This place doesn't have a lot going on. There are a fair number of empty units, so if you're in the…read moremarket to rent a space this could be a good location to reach out to. There is a couple specialty stores as well as a restaurant. There is plenty of parking, especially considering the number of businesses that are currently up and running here. A really good Asian restaurant is also located here, so you can check them out if you're in the area.