I recently stopped by The Gardens Mall while visiting one of the gelato shops, and it reminded me…read morewhat a pleasant place it is to spend an afternoon. The mall is clean, bright, and beautifully maintained, making it a comfortable destination--especially on a hot Florida day. The air-conditioned indoor setting is a welcome escape, and there's a great mix of stores, whether you're shopping for fashion, gifts, or just browsing. Another plus is the ample parking. It's easy to get in and out without the hassle of circling for a spot. You can park in the shade or not! Whether you're planning a shopping trip, grabbing a bite to eat, or simply making a stop at one of the specialty shops, The Gardens Mall is a relaxing and enjoyable place to visit.

The Gardens Mall first opened its doors on October 5, 1988, as The Gardens of the Palm Beaches…read more Developed by The Forbes Company on 400 acres along PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, the two story, 1.4 million-square-foot shopping destination had Macy's, Sears, and Burdines as its original anchor stores. Over the next few years, it continued to grow into one of South Florida's premier luxury malls, with Bloomingdale's opening in 1990 and Saks Fifth Avenue following in 1991. Burdines closed in 2004 as part of Federated Department Stores' corporate consolidation and was replaced by a two-story Nordstrom in 2006. Sears, one of the mall's original anchors, permanently closed on February 29, 2024. This was my first visit to The Gardens Mall, and everything about it exuded luxury. Parking is plentiful and free. Inside the elegant fountains and water features, lush faux floral arrangements, and sculptures scattered throughout the mall lent themselves to creating an upscale atmosphere. The shopping lineup is equally high end with designer boutiques like Talbot's, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Tiffany, Lilly Pulitzer, Chanel, Gucci, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, and many more. When it's time for a break, the elegant Gardens Café food court offers quick service favorites like Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack, and Charley's Philly Steaks. I especially loved the mural that wraps around the food court called A Story of Florida. It depicts Florida's earliest history of indigenous people and the arrival of the Spanish and ends with a space shuttle taking flight. Full-service restaurants include California Pizza Kitchen, Cooper's Hawk Winery, P.F. Chang's, and Brio Italian Grille which all have sit down dining options. I liked walking around the mall and while I don't generally shop luxury brands I did check out the Hallmark and Yeti store. I would come back for a bite to eat and to take in the beautiful surroundings. Even if designer labels aren't in your budget, it's worth stopping by to window shop and enjoy the tranquil vibe while taking advantage of very appreciated air conditioning, which is so vital this time of year.

I once owned Macy's stock, but I sold it a few years back, especially after the online business…read morestarted booming. I've always been a fan of the brick-and-mortar shopping experience. As I mentioned, I don't believe you can find some of the best bargains by spending hours online. Meanwhile, I still happily shop at Macy's, particularly at my favorite store in New York City. I sincerely hope that the brand continues to thrive and build on what I believe is new momentum. Recently, I was shopping for jewelry when I heard there will be a pretty good sale coming up soon. The staff, as always, were wonderful, and always accommodating.

I did buy a watch recently and the person who helped me in jewlery was lovely, I also had a handbag…read morereturn with a jammed zipper and the person who helped me there was pleasant as well. I will update with their name because they both deserve it! Only deducting one star for beauty because of great service those times. We are mostly familiar with the beauty department and have been loyal to a few special consultants over the years. My mom and I recently decided to just avoid the beauty department here because they are a little rude and unprofessional. We got really good service at Sephora for the last couple times so we are going there from now on.

This is a nice Nordstrom. The displays are really well kept. I like the brands at this location. It…read moreis different from some other Nordstroms. Each store is unique and has it's own flair. I tried on a few things. One blouse I wanted to purchase I had to order because they did not have it in the color I wanted. The saleslady asked me to wait while she was helping someone else. It seemed they were short handed. I was glad to see some holiday sets already out. They have a lot of good hair tools and hair products. I don't come to this location too often but it is always a nice experience when I do.

Kelli in shoes treated my mom well and was very helpful. She went out of her way to deliver great…read moreservice!

I absolutely love Marshalls! You can find almost anything here (unless it's gone viral on TikTok)…read more The have home goods, clothes, shoes,seasonal finds, perfume, you name it! Now that I have a new puppy, I've fallen in love with their pet section. They have a great variety of toys, beds, and accessories that are perfect for spoiling my little one. Service is always friendly and helpful. Employees are approachable, and the store feels well-organized even on busy days. Value is unbeatable. Brand-name items at discounted prices make it easy to shop without feeling guilty, and the pet section is no exception. I've found quality products without breaking the bank.

The worst experience and wasted my money and time, after returning one pair of jeans I recently…read moreordered onliine with Marshalls . com The Store Manager argued with me extensively saying he could only refund the price of the jeans, but was not going to refund the Total receipt amount of what was charged to my TJX Mastercard! Basically Marshalls is taking almost $12 from the tax, shipping and handling costs I paid for this online order for one item! This is a WARNING TO ALL MARSHALLS CUSTOMERS SHOPPING ONLINE!!! BUYER BEWARE AS MARSHALLS RETAINS THE TOTAL SHIPPING, HANDLING AND TAX FROM YOUR ONLINE ORDER RETURNED. This a fraudulent and misleading business practice, inequitable and unfair to the customers purchasing items from the Marshalls online store. Now I lost almost $12 from my order, after shopping at Marshalls for over 20 years. This is ridiculous, misleading and false advertising to customers, as my receipt even states that I can return my online purchase to any Marshalls store for a full refund. This is a false statement. I am very disappointed in this return policy by Marshalls; imagine if they do this for hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the country, how much extra money is Marshalls profiting from misleading customers when they have to return their online orders? Disgraceful!

Do not eat any meat from there. I got severe food poisoning for a week from their organic ground…read morebeef. I never touched any meat from there again. Besides that, prices are good on their up and up and smartly target brand stuff, such as office supplies, paper goods, cases of water and toiletries. Recently they've been out of many things, and I don't recommend going shopping there on Monday's because the weekend shoppers wipe them out. Also, don't get produce from there either if you're doing delivery, such as potatoes or berries. Only get them if you're there in person to pick out. Some things I have in my home from there at all times are: applesauce, canned tomato products, cases of water, baby wipes, activia yogurts, bananas, canned beans, butter, eggs, chocolate chips and more. Prices on some things here are really good, much less than other stores and quality is good. If you like to bake then definitely get your stuff here like they have cartons of eggs for less than $1.

Poor service at pharmacy. I was not allowed to checkout at pharmacy with 2 first aid items! Bad…read morepolicy when you need to get in and out of the store quickly with first aid products. Had to wait in a long line in the front of the store.

Great fast food options for a quick breakfast or lunch. Frozen yogurt hidden secret. Especially…read moreimpressed with Sebastian as waiter who seem to do just about everything. Quiet oasis in the chaos of the mall

This Bloomingdale's has a little less variety than some of the other ones in South Florida. But…read morethat's OK. I like the setup of the handbag and women's clothing departments. They are easy to walk through and find what I am looking for. I was looking at buying a new perfume. Numerous people wanted to help me. This was distracting. I tried on a few perfumes and finally picked one. I am a Loyalist member which means I earn points for my purchases. Sometimes they offer bonus points or an actual gift card when shopping in the beauty department. This helps lowering the price in a way. I recommend joining this program because it is free and you can earn some valuable savings.

We recently went to this TJ Maxx location. The store was organized and they had a watch and jewelry…read morearea. Store was well-organized and clean, and the associate at checkout was nice. Specific to the store, they had quite a bit of fashionable and high-end luxury purses and bags for pretty good deals. Still a lot of money.

This is the last store I am stopping at simply because every check out line has been outrageously…read morelong.

I desperately needed to find a last minute swimsuit that was work appropriate for the following…read moremorning and with this store being closer than Dick's with maybe an hour to spare before most stores began to close. I rushed over arriving around 8:15 PM when they have a 9 PM closing time. Due to it being so close to closing, there was only one set of doors that were working. I was politely greeted when I entered the store. There was a handful of guests in the store, wrapping up their purchases and asking questions. I was pleasantly surprised to see that swimwear was right at the entrance so I did not have to anxiously run around looking for the specific department I needed. I was looking for an athletic wear type of swim set (a top and shorts) and Kohl's offers a variety at different price points. They have a cute variety of Nike sets that are a bit on the pricier side. The store was fairly clean for it to be closing time. As I quickly (and maybe frantically due to time) scoured the clearance racks I had no issue locating correct sizes where they should be. Prices were clearly labeled on all items. Signage was easy to identify and navigate. I did try on a few items in the fitting room after gathering a few options. The fitting room was pretty clean. My check out experience was swift. Kohls is definitely a store I sleep on often but I've seen so many deals via email/social media lately I need to put it into my weekend shopping rotation.

Pretty dirty…read more Guaranteed that your eye ball will catch dust floating all in here. Service was terrible. Waited a while for service at Sephora and no one came. Sephora is a third of the other locations. Understaffed ghost town. Shelves are messy, less selection compared to other Kohls. Items were marked wrong. Other Kohl's have similar items on sale and this one was behind. Wouldn't come back.

I have frequented this shopping center several times since it is less than a 5 minute drive from me…read moreand it's my go to spot for grocery shopping because of the Whole Foods and movie experience at CMX Cinemas and for coffee at Pura Vida or Subculture Coffee. They are always adding new places and spots to check out over here which helps you never get bored of what's in the area. They also have several parking options available even with a free garbage which makes coming here super easy. There is a large variety of places to see in this center including a sauna studio and a salad place. They are always hosting low to free cost events as well for families and kids including a movie on the lawn every week!

Went for an art fair today and had a great time!! There was a ton of parking in the garage next to…read morethe Cheesecake Factory. There's a ton of restaurants and shops to explore while enjoying Florida's November weather. Very clean. The grass could use some love, but I love the seating and shade - great for kids to run around.

Gio amd John we're both in different areas of the designer handbags were very helpful. They told me…read moreabout trending colors and upcoming trunk shows from Michael Kors. I appreciate it the luxury shopping experience and enjoyed their friendliness and information.

I've used Guerlain skincare for about a year and a half without any issues. After trying samples of…read morethe new eye cream and night cream for several nights, I developed noticeable puffiness under both eyes and along my upper cheeks. I stopped using the new products, and the swelling has been gradually improving. I'm not sure whether it was the night cream or the eye cream that caused the reaction, but after I stopped using both, the swelling gradually improved. I was also disappointed that there was no follow-up after I reported the reaction.