I'm giving the store another star. I was on the waitlist for the restaurant next door, and decided…read moreto kill time here. My experience was different than the one back in July. The employee behind the register smiled and greeted me. When I looked around, some fun, cute stuff and practical things were available. My purchase was alright, inexpensive, and without defects this time. It served my needs at a low price.

I LOVE Daiso! This was my first time at this location and was really impressed by the selection. I…read morelove how everything is organized by category (and cuteness). They have many unique items that you won't find anywhere else and usually for a good price (some things are a little over priced though). You can also get cool Japanese snacks, drinks and candy too!

Cute Miniso store at the Irvine Spectrum…read more My niece wanted to check this store out so we stepped inside to look around. It's smaller than most but it's very clean and well-organized. But it carries mostly stuff for kids.

Miniso is a wonderful place to shop for cute knickknacks and household items, such as Hello Kitty…read moretote bags or Pooh Bear silverware and My Melody slippers. Don't be confused by their Japanese inspired items - Miniso is actually owned by a Chinese company, and because of this, some of their things are cheaper than similar Hello Kitty items you may find at Sanrio. The best time to shop at Miniso is when they have sales or clearance items. They mark down their prices by a lot! Miniso can now be found at most malls and shopping centers in our area. However, I feel the entrance and layout of the Irvine store is a bit different than the other locations I've visited. Upon walking in, the aisles are very narrow. It is not easy to get inside or exit out of the store if there's people standing in the front. The store itself is very clean and organized. The staff didn't really acknowledge any of the customers - they all just looked bored. Surprisingly, my daughter did not find anything that she liked and we thankfully walked out empty handed. :)

This is the first Target that I haven't been able to take my dog in with me. There is a "No Pets"…read moresign at the entrance. This location is conveniently at the Irvine Spectrum, so after your shopping, meal, and dessert, you can just walk to the far end for some groceries and pet supplies.

This is not about Target! I love Target and give them 5 's! This is about Rachael Zoe's -Instinct…read moreEDP Spray. I just don't know where else to put it except where I bought it. I usually love everything that I buy and never give one ! But if there was a minus- 5 Stars I would give it. This perfume if you can call it that, smells yummy for literally the first two minutes after putting it on, then nothing it disappears no matter how many times you layer it on. I feel like the worst part of this is if a young person buys this with their hard earned money and doesn't have the capacity or ability to return it is getting ripped off. And that's terrible and makes me really question Racheal Zoe's character and ethics.

Sheila G is the best! she so friendly and helpful. Always…read moresmiling ! She always dress so nice too. So glad I saw her today, she gives me great tips on perfume and jewelry too. As i shop I can hear her welcoming other guests!

Went in last night to grab an outfit for an interview I had today. I wanted to give a huge thank…read moreyou and recognition to Caroline, that was working the changing room area, she went about and beyond to help me narrow down my selection , to pick the perfect interview outfit for me. Not only did a walk into my interview feeling confident in my outfit, but the value is unmatched. Some honorable mentions are Eva, for running to check if she could find a shirt I liked in a differing size, while unsuccessful, she brought something back I ended up liking more and wearing today to my interview. Dress pants, nice interview shirt, and dress shoes for$60, what a steal, best value around. The cashier at the front was also amazing, she had a smile on her face, and brightened my evening telling me about the full double rainbow that was outside the store earlier. All the employees interacted with were working hard, and were extremely pleasant. While I was being rung up, a line of 2-3 were gathering. There were two more employees behind the register (one my have been training) I did notice they didn't seem in a hurry to clear the line, almost waiting for the cashier Elisa to do all the transactions. The employee behind the counter did eventually turn around and pull somebody from the line. Love the value, love the quality, and appreciated the friendly staff :))

love this one...it is a calm, enjoyable place to shop. Victoria who helped us is a gem!!!read more

Stopped in to Home Goods to return a sauce pan that we purchased but ended up buying a different…read moreone that was highly rated. The location is convenient and the customer service was perfect. Good values, selection and inventory. Recommended

Box Lunch is a series of stores that sell fun products for pop culture enthusiasts. I have been…read morehere throughout the years mostly to take inventory of the quirky items inside. It was a stroll for the curious. And sometimes I ended up buying a trinket. Like this one time, I bought an Alice in Wonderland coffee cup that became my daily coffee cup. And for those who are a daily coffee drinker they know one knows the contemplation and research that goes into picking the perfect cup. Science may one be able to explain why selecting a coffee cup is a matter of almost cosmic importance. When the coffee was done, the inside bottom- of my Alice in Wonderland cup- had this black and white optical illusion that suggested that the cup's bottom continued down an infinite hole, like the one the white rabbit fell through. Drinking the coffee to its last drop allowed me to see the optical illusion and briefly remember Alice's journey to Wonderland. And for a second remember that adventure is just down a hole that I may encounter sometime throughout the day, if not in the weekend. Eventually, the mug's handle broke in a shipping accident, and on that day the Cheshire Cat eyes teared up a little bit. I share the above anecdote to spotlight the type of product that can be purchased in these stores--- the type of items that are functional but mostly remind us to smile on the daily and daydreams of worlds where we can escape to and be wrapped in adventure. I for one need as many reminders to smile around me because I tend to remember the real world is full of pain and limits. The above was the broad value of BoxLunch. On this particular day, I went to BoxLunch to purchase a token of appreciation for my friend Conrad who is a StarWars fan, and May the 4th was near. The person who helped me first was named Faith. I introduced myself as Buffy. She said nice to meet you Buffy. I asked if she got the joke. She said no. I told her that the joke not landing was particularly harsh as I remember buyig a mock yearbook from a BoxLunch store, so if there was ever a time to meet a Faith was in BoxLunch sacred pop culture fertile ground. Faith and other employees were helpful and attentive. As I walked around, I took stock of all to see, until I found a shirt with baby Yoda that was cotton and cream. This was the shirt that I would get. And for myself I got a dress shirt with an Aladdin and Genie print. I could wear it to Disneyland but I think it is professional looking enough to wear it to some light cocktail party, and maybe it is tucked in, I can wear it to a professional setting. But that is a maybe. Fun and joyous prints and emblems have a time and place, and professional environments might not be the place. This place confirms what everyone knows already--- these stores are meant to be a romp of fun, where you buy items for the fun of it, and if one is lucky the object can be used in some functional way.

Shoutout to Justine and Christian for above and beyond customer service and also for just being…read moregenuinely friendly and welcoming. I picked up an online order in store and proceeded to browse the Funko Pop shelves. I found a Marvel Rivals Peni Parker and Justine kindly brought over a ladder to bring it down from the top shelf. She also recalled seeing a Psylocke previously too. She confirmed they had one in stock and she literally went through each shelf until she found it for me. No one has ever helped me look that throughly for a Funko Pop before. I was and am completely impressed and grateful. Thank you Justine! Christian was awesome at checkout. He helped me redeem a 25% coupon and informed me of future sales and coupons as well. Overall very impressed and happy with this experience. Left the store with a smile on my face. Thank you Justine and Christian! Keep up the amazing work and customer service! Visited 05/06/26. Approximately 8:00pm.

**4-Star Yelp Review**…read more **Great Two-Story Barnes & Noble at Irvine Spectrum - With a Couple of Hiccups** I really enjoy this Barnes & Noble location at the Irvine Spectrum Center. It's one of the nicer bookstores in Orange County with a spacious, bright layout spread across **two full floors** and an impressive selection of books. From bestsellers and new releases to sci-fi, cookbooks, kids' sections, and more -- everything is well-organized and a pleasure to browse. Upstairs is still my favorite spot: grab a good coffee and a pastry from the café, then settle in with a book. The relaxed vibe makes it easy to unwind and read for a while. And the location can't be beat -- stepping outside into the lively Irvine Spectrum Center with its fountains, palm trees, shopping, and endless food options turns any visit into a fun outing. That said, during my recent visit the escalator wasn't working, so I had to take the stairs while carrying books and drinks, which was a bit inconvenient on a two-story store. The bathrooms were also out of service, which was disappointing. These maintenance issues knocked it down a notch for me. Overall, it's still a solid bookstore with a great atmosphere and unbeatable surroundings. Clean, well-stocked, and friendly staff make it worth visiting, just hope they get the escalator and restrooms fixed soon! **Visited: May 2026** **Would I return?** Yes, but I'd check the facilities first next time.

I haven't been to a B&N store in a while, but I used to frequent these all the time. This was a…read morehuge B&N, which was really exciting, especially because it was well-organized. However, it was really hard to get any help. Staff are hard to find and clearly disinterested in helping customers for anything. My guy and I ended up getting some games from here cuz we really liked their assortment. But, wow! They were insanely pricey! Prices seem to have skyrocketed for most of the stuff they sell. I couldn't believe the prices for the fandom specific goodies (i.e. $50 for a small cookbook) and I was not inclined, at all, to get anything like that from here. I understand why people look for digital books instead of physical books. Can't beat the wonderful smell of books tho!

***Updated Visit: Tuesday March 3, 2026***…read more I came in to return my Birthday Gift, only because I accidentally ordered a Bar Soap for a male instead of a female, so I came in to exchange it. Jade was very welcoming and I let her know I was there to exchange my soap. She led me to both the Eucalyptus and Lavender scents and highly recommended the Lavender one. I actually agreed!! The Lavender Vanilla scent is very soft and inviting and not as strong as the essential oil scent in the Eucalyptus bar, which is perfect for a woman like myself, to use after a long day of work and to use it to soak and relax in and bathe in goodness!! Jade let me know that the clerk up front would be able to assist me in my exchange. And so I went up there and was greeted by Maci! I explained to her my exchange and she let me know it would have to be completed using two different transactions on two different computers, but she was so friendly and kind that I didn't mind at all. She made my exchange very easy and pleasant and I was very grateful to encounter both Jade and Maci on this day and I would be happy to return again some day! Thank you, B&BW!!! 5/5

Omg!!!! This place is seriously OCD tidy!!! When you walk into this clean and well stocked shop,…read morethe lovely smell can conjure up many happy memories! I went nuts on the hands soap, and a few accessories!!! Seriously, you can get overwhelmed with craziness for Bath & Body Works products!!! Happy and friendly customer service, all around!!! I certainly enjoyed myself, yesterday! Once you go in there, it'll be difficult to walkout without anything! There's something for everyone! Highly recommended! I walked out with bags of goodies to calm my "Fix"! So impulsive with amazing colorful displays!!! I'll be back in a couple of years! Thank you!!!