Unfortunate first impression of this place was my boyfriend dropping me off, me waiting inside one…read moreof the shops, and then seeing him come back in with a Karen yelling at him and trying to follow him until we left. I think she was trying to rally random passerby-ys into yelling at him with her but people in their right sense of mind wouldn't. If that is an indicator of the regular clientele that goes here, then I'd rather not go here at ALL lol. We were here during the holiday season and wanted to see the decorations and shops but after that and maybe a quick walk around we left ASAP. If I had to compare and describe this place, I'd say it's like a worse downtown Pasadena with less things to do and look at.

I've been shopping and dining in downtown Willow Glen for the last 30 years and can't remember a…read moretime I didn't enjoy it. I think the current shops and restaurants are some of the best I've seen. There are a few boutiques going out of business at the moment, but hopefully they won't stay vacant long. I haven't tried any of the higher-end restaurants like The Table or Black Sheep Brasserie yet, but I do enjoy Aqui Cal Mex, Willow Street Pizza, and Taiwan Restaurant to name a few. Some of my favorite shops are Mariette Chocolates, Hicklebees independent book store, and Footwear, Etc. My chiropractor and massage therapist also have offices there. I find it relaxing to spend a couple hours browsing the shops and having lunch. Plus it feels good to support small local businesses.

No and the Ulta in this location is the worst one I've ever seen! Filthy and empty with an obvious…read moreuncaring team who are completely unaware of customer service.

ginormous outdoor shopping center in the heart of almaden valley, conveniently located near highway…read more85 & almaden expressway. anything and everything you need will be here... -starbucks -ulta cosmetics -bass pro -verizon -european wax center -restaurants galore (poke house, mod pizza, ca fish grill, firehouse subs, mint & basil, the habit, and more!) my favourite feature of this shopping center is the green turf in the center of the plaza; you can bring your own chair/mat and just sit and enjoy or use one of their benches and have your coffee/meal as takeout from one of the restaurants. parking can be tricky during peak hours, weekday evenings & weekends, so be prepared to circle a bit or park a bit farther. you WILL get parking, you just need to be patient!

My adventures in employment always lead me to new territory for exploring!…read more OK, I'm just going to come clean here. I'm a bit directionally impaired and half the adventure is just getting myself there! You tell me South I go North, left and I turn right! So wAen I arrived at the Garden Theater Plaza, saw the old, colorful theater decor on the outside, I entered with my typical hazy-eyed confusion. A pleasant surprise, the theater has been renovated to house a bevy of local businesses including a sushi restaurant, bridal store, fro yo shop, the post office, 2 hair salons, a nail place, and a cafe. It's so convenient that I barely even make it outside during lunch. The clear winner is Top Nosh, whose baking mastery makes its tempting presence known to even the upstairs offices and my growling stomach. And on Saturdays (May thru November, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm) the Garden Theater holds the Willow Glen Farmer's Market. My biggest suggestion for improvement? The elevator could use some immediate updating too. I'm sure that Mr. Otis would understand as it is a bit crotchety in its old age. Although it's been reliable and hasn't failed me yet (hopefully, that won't lead to a review update), quirkiness is not the best characteristic in an elevator! Here's what you can look forward to visiting: Top Nosh Cafe Tutti Frutti Sushi Kazoo Nail Elegance Garden Theater Barber Shop U.S. Post Office Salon Mesh Betroth Bridal & Accessories Coakley Heagerty ...and many more! (see my pic for the full directory)

The Pruneyard Shopping Center is home to many restaurants, retail businesses, and professional…read morebusinesses. Some of the major stores are Marshall's, Pacific Catch, Trader Joe's, Sports Basement, Buca de Beppo's Italian Restaurant, Trudy's, Luna Mexican Kitchen, Orchard City Kitchen, etc. It's nice to walk around and shop in this two story shopping plaza. Definitely nice during the warmer months. Con: The parking can be frustrating.

Pruneyard Management is a joke. Constant door dash drivers parked in RED ZONE for emergency…read morevehicles. If I park there will be cited or towed immediately. Pruneyard management turns a blind eye for the door dashers. This should be reported to Campbell PD.

Ever since I bought and maintained a CA fishing license a few years ago, I go to BPS to for most…read more of my fishing needs. With rows and rows of tackle, I am able to find most lake specific lures, weights, bait, hooks, etc. Sometimes I have to go to the store at the lake itself and get even more specific items, but BPS usually has what I need. Whenever I enter the store, the personnel always ask if I need help or direct me to the area where more specific help can be found. Moreover, the store is dog friendly and has dog treats at the ready. Occasionally, BPS will host a Monday club night whereby if you are a BPS club member, you can stand in line to get a light meal and enter a raffle to win items, but I recommend you go early and stand in line or else there will be no more food left.

I used to enjoy shopping at Bass Pro Shops, but my experience with the Bluegreen Vacations…read morerepresentatives inside the store has completely changed my opinion. They approached me and pressured me into listening to their sales pitch, and it felt like "no" was never an acceptable answer. The entire interaction was uncomfortable and extremely pushy. After signing up, I did more research and realized it wasn't a good investment for me, so I canceled months ago. Unfortunately, the unwanted contact hasn't stopped. I continue to receive spam calls, and when I tell them I'm not interested, they often end the call abruptly only to call again a few days later. It's become incredibly frustrating. Bass Pro Shops should reconsider allowing this kind of aggressive sales tactic inside their stores. Customers come to shop, not to feel pressured into vacation ownership presentations or deal with persistent calls long after they've declined. Because of this experience, I no longer plan to shop at Bass Pro Shops. It's disappointing that one partnership has negatively affected what used to be an enjoyable place to visit.

Not sure what I am supposed to say about one store that I went into in this shopping center. It…read morewas great? But, those stars are reserved for that store. Easy location, good parking.

I really like this center because of the vintage feel to it. The whole center has a really spacious…read morefeel to it, and it has a really down-home feel to it. There are a lot of local favorites, like Eleanor's discount Fashions, Heartbeat Cafe, Trailhead Cyclery, Alicia;s cafe and much more. Lots of brick and a cute rose garden in some areas. There also is a large overhead area over the sidewalk to stay out of the rain. One drawback is the people who smoke, sometimes including weed, near the businesses where people are trying to sit outside and enjoy. Other than that, a nice mall.

Discount Located at…read morethe former OfficeMax and (seasonally) Spirit, in-between the Home Depot & Target at The Plant Shopping Center. For those who've never been, dd's is like a ghetto version of TJ Maxx, with deeply discounted (hence "dd") discontinued and seasonal merchandise. Current hours (8/1/25): Friday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM The Good: *Discounted clothes and shoes *Small selection of toys *Kitchen stuff *Small selection of food and drinks *Prices seem very reasonable from what I could tell. The Meh: *Currently only open three days a week, per the website. I'm sure this will change as they're still in a soft opening mode. *Not the biggest store The Ugly: *The Plant is not the safest place with lots of low-lifes and crackheads milling about. Basically, lock your car and make sure no valuables are in sight. Conclusion: Interesting place to check out occasionally, as the stock is always changing.

It's honestly nice that this dd's opened up. Ever since the Toys "R" Us went out of business like…read moreeight years ago, that whole area has been a ghost town, and the homeless population really started to take over. I have to say, it's a nice change of pace. Lately, I've started popping in here before I hit up Target, and I've found some surprising stuff. I actually found a doorknob here that Home Depot had for like 3X, and a new hose for the house. My pre-teen daughter has even come around on the clothes, which is a miracle in itself, and she's super excited about the beauty section. My only complaint is that I found a new shirt here for the exact same price as a used one at the thrift store, which felt like a complete foul on my part! But other than that, it's a solid place. They have tons of clothes and a good selection of household items. I hope they stay because they seem new and busy right now, so fingers crossed!

Pleasant strip mall. Movie theater, fast food restaurants, coffee stores, donuts, bar, and other…read morestores. Parking is generally readily available, though can be challenging during peak times.