At the corner of Eagle Rock and Prospect Avenues, West Orange Plaza is what was formerly known as…read moreK-Mart Plaza or where the old Caldor and Rag Shop stores were located back in the day (IYKYK). It's currently undergoing a huge renovation. Existing businesses are still open and operating. These include the Whole Foods, Verizon Store, Chipotle, Jersey Mikes, Frank's Pizza, America's Best Contacts and Glasses, myGym, dogtopia, and Mavis Tires. There is a lot of construction right now as parts of the shopping strip are being prepared for a Target anchor store, and a new traffic pattern is being carved out in the plaza lot where newly built free-standing store units will be strategically situated. The new plans will completely refresh the area and bring more activity to this part of town.

Good Mix Of Restaurants Well Kept Nice Concept For This Mall…read more Nice outdoor mall with a good selection of restaurants and assorted other businesses. Well patrolled, plenty of parking, outdoor seating area, clean public restrooms and music being played outdoors on a quality PA system. Kind of hard to discern the entrance as you approach at highway speed on route 3 west, pass the Tic Tock Diner in less then 1/2 mile look for TGI Friday's (826 State Route 3 Clifton NJ) and enter the driveway on the near side of the building. Restaurants Listed Alphabetically Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Suite Number: 224 Phone: (973)471-2625 Corner Bakery Cafe Suite Number: 111 Phone: 973-272-1422 Cupcake Cafe Suite Number: 300 Phone: (973) 594-1711 CUPS Frozen Yogurt Suite Number: 109 Phone: 973-272-1990 It's Greek to Me Suite Number: 248 Phone: 973-594-1777 Joe's Crab Shack Suite Number: 252 Phone: 973-777-5114 Moe's Southwest Grill Suite Number: 244 Phone: 973-773-1700 T.G.I. Friday's Suite Number: 826 State Route 3 Phone: 973-778-1828 Zinburger Suite Number: 105 Phone: 973-272-1492

Good selection of restaurants here! Very pristine outdoor strip mall, not normally my speed but…read morethis one is A ok! Really cool wine and liquor store (Stew Leonard's) which counts for 2 of the 4 stars ;) There are very clean public rest rooms too! The food outlets are as follows: Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza - Want to try it, looks pretty cool. Cupcake Cafe - looks ok for coffee, cupcakes don't float my boat so won't be partaking! CUPS Frozen Yogurt - May give it a whirl. It's Greek to Me - Busy place will try as I love Greek food. Joe's Crab Shack - Looks like a tikki bar could be worth checking out. Moe's Southwest Grill - Don't think so! T.G.I. Friday's - Not my cup of tea. Zinburger - I'd like to try this one. The retail stores are pretty generic, nothing exciting, even though I must say that Charming Charlies is merchandised really well! There's also a massive gym to work of all those calories after eating here!

I didn't know what Lackawanna Plaza was and I appreciate adding a moment of mystery to my suburban…read moretravels. Certainly I appreciate Stephanie's negative review as it's not living up to its full potential but I'm glad I found it. The hottest club in Montclair is Lackawanna Plaza, an old train station. This club has everything: punk rock art, a piece of a famous oak tree that got knocked down in a storm, hard cider with Pinelands cranberries...

Avoid this place like the plague. Lets start with parking. Parking is a scam. $50 ticket for…read moreparking an hour. No signs warning. What kind of biz charges ppl to pay to shop there?! Inside is desolate. One bar with $8 PBR and a bagel place. Bunch of kids running around. Weak AC and only bathrooms are the portajohns outside. Ew. Skip this whole ordeal and go elsewhere.

Essex Green has improved, slightly, over the years. I remember a time when it was a vibrant and…read morebustling area to shop and eat, especially the TGIFriday's and movie theater. Then, it practically turned into an empty circumference of vacant storefronts. Now, there are viable options, depending on what you're looking for. The newest/most recent additions are Burlington and Five Below. There's a big ShopRite around the bend and a Total Wine.

So I need to give Essex Green five stars knowing how much it has improved over the years. If you…read morecompare it to K-Mart Plaza just down Prospect Ave, it's 5 stars. There are more store tenants now (it's less deserted) and there's a variety of businesses - from the Shoprite, AMC Dine-In, Panera, Dry Cleaners, Jerry's Art Store, Five Below, Macy's, Burlington, etc. In recent years, a West Orange Starbucks Drive-Thru popped up in Essex Green also. I'm optimistic that more businesses will set up shop there, perhaps even some of the artisan vendors or activity spaces that Monique suggests in her review. It's more likely now with the new Stonehill complex and the new location of the West Orange Public Library on Rooney Circle. Fingers crossed!

I'm from Jersey, but I'm not really a mall person. I only go to the mall when I need something…read more That's why I like Center City Mall because it has a variety of stores where I can pick up whatever I need to get, especially if I'm downtown and short on time to drive. I'll go into Center City for Marshalls, GNC, and PriceRIte more often. I've only been to Hamilton & Ward, but there are other eateries like Downtown Grill and IHOP. Inside, I've also seen there's a nail place, as well as a movie theater and arcade. Center City Mall is easy to get to via public transportation with bus stops, and there is underground parking available. Star rating based on convenience and ease of location - especially smack in the middle of an urban area.

I like this mall…read more 1) It is a good spot to chill in Downtown Paterson. I am glad it exists, then not having it. 2) The food court is my favorite aspect of this mall. If you are here, you MUST TRY Pollo Campero. 3) Pollo Campero is basically Latin style fried chicken franchise. It is amazing. The drinks from horchata to tamarindo is excellent, as well as desserts such as tres leches.

TJMAXX is literally my favorite place to shop. I only frequent this location and they do an awesome…read morejob of keeping the site organized despite the large array of items for selection. They sell jewelry, clothing, some snacks and food items and more! I always go here for my holiday shopping and for birthdays because I can find such cute things at such affordable prices! They even have name brand bags and shoes, as well as make up and beauty products at reduced prices. I have their credit card and basically get rewarded to shop, as you receive cash back. This also allows me to shop at Marshall's and Home Goods since they are all a part of the same company.

8 cashiers yet only two working. Every time we come here the line is extremely long yet they only…read morehave 2 cashiers and they are over worked and in turn, snippy and arrogant. Can't the manager read the room? Don't you understand the problem?!

I'm recovering from major surgery and was able to take the escalator up and wanted to take the…read moreelevator down because I am unable to navigate the down escalator. I approached three separate employees who answered, "I just work here" I finally found a manager who had to request permission for me to use the cargo elevator. What's wrong with the system?

One of the better selections stores for a Nordstrom Rack. Two very well stocked levels. There is…read moredefinitely a larger female selection of clothing than male. The shoe selection here is great. There is ample seasonal and homeware in this store location. Decent sized section for accessories and baby-toddler clothing. Depending on the day lines can be long, especially during the holiday season. Parking is hit or miss depending on the business of the other stores in the center.