Most malls are dying. This one doesn't seem to be with the usual anchors and in between stores and…read morevery few cell phone repair shops. I only noticed one or two storefronts "in transition" and that's unusual these days. Charlottesville Fashion Square is the town shopping mall. Shaped like a large plus sign with the anchors at the main four points. JC Penney, Belk (times two) and Sears. The mall is on one level and is surrounded by parking. Most of the entrances will be through one of those anchor stores and there are three others that are not. There is also a spot in the back for local bus service. Other than being very well populated, the mall is in good condition with good lighting, smooth floors and lots of spots in the middle to sit and wait for your wife to buy her stuff.

As far as malls go, Fashion Square is pretty fair. It seems better already (as far as available…read moreshops) than when I originally moved to Cville three years ago. There are still a few vacant storefronts which always feels a bit sad, but at least one or two of them have signs that something is coming soon. There is a decent selection of restaurants, though I've never eaten at any of them. I do usually prefer an actual food court, to keep the food and eating folks separate from the clothing shops, maybe just because that's what I'm used to, but it feels weird to have all the tables with people eating right outside other kinds of shops. I think Fashion Square just isn't big enough to have a full designated food court area. Otherwise the main mall areas, bathrooms and stores all seem clean and well-kept. I have only visited the mall maybe 3 or 4 times, and usually for one or two specific shops, but it's always a kinda fun blast from the past to wander around a mall for a bit of time.

Came here to try some mall Chinese food at China Garden, rated as one of the top spots in the area…read more Upon approaching the counter, we were greeted by a pleasant young lady who walked us through the items they had and offered us samples to try. We settled on the Bourbon chicken, orange chicken, and General Tao's chicken with lo mein. They had a Bourbon chicken daily special with veggies for under $8.50. We got the three entree special for under $12. The chicken dishes were each really good and fresh with each having their distinct flavor profile. All in all, really good "mall" Chinese food that I would come back to when in the area.

So many stores for alt people!! (Hot Topic, Spencer's, EarthBound, Box Lunch, etc) They also have a…read morecolorful food court with places like El Molino, Chick-Fil-A, Happy Yappy Boba, etc. I recommend this place to everyone!! My favorite place in the mall is Barnes & Noble

epiQ Food Hall is a food hall located in the Woodbridge area, housing various eateries inside -…read morethey currently have Vessel Tea, Halal Kingz, Japomen, Pako's Fresh Mex, Jamaican Breeze, Mike's Philly & Fries, and Blue Southern BBQ. They also have Q Bar, which apparently is under new ownership and is currently temporarily closed due to revamping. The food hall also seem to host various events, such as karaoke nights and celebrating various holidays. There's ample seating, but the tables and the chairs could be wiped down more consistently. Lighting is more on the dim side. Plenty of parking in the large plaza lot. +ample parking

Skip this food hall - worst food hall I've been to! There's nothing epic about this food hall. It's…read morepretty much a ghost town. There are about dozen vendors - mostly Asian, tacos, and meat hearty BBQ or cheesesteak places. Sadly, NuVegan Cafe closed. Honestly, none of the food looks appetizing and I regret getting a meal here out of desperation. Japomen (3/5) - While I was impressed by the meticulous packing, I was a bit underwhelmed with the Udon Noodles. Note, it's soup with a mound of congealed noodles and veggies. The savory broth was quite salty and after a few bites, I threw in the towel. After a subpar, dissatisfying meal, I headed over to &pizza near I-95 exit and felt pleased with my pizza!

Absolutely love Short Pump Town center! It's such a beautiful shopping center. I feel pretty safe…read morewhen I'm shopping here. It's right off of Broad street. They have your usually mall stores such as Journeys, Macy, Dillard etc. I love popping into Crate & Barrel and exploring what they got. Few food joints around such as Auntie Anne's. Each store; you'll get great customer service or just okay. Depends on where you shop; the price can be low to high. Lots to explore here. Plenty of parking but it gets super packed during the holidays and summer when the kids are out of school.

I am a newbie to Short Pump! This place was absolutely amazing, I can't wait to go back…read more The selection of stores and variety of items sold were in abundance. The value was a bit unexpected as I assumed this would be more in line with outlet pricing. No biggie though, I thoroughly enjoyed myself here, and the fact that it wasn't completely overwhelming. As far as service, everyone seemed happy and welcoming from the employees in the establishments to the actual customers visiting.

This town center consist of two parts, the indoor mall and the outdoor strip mall with lots of…read moreshops. They have a good variety of brands and stores. The mall can get busy at times but most of the time it's not too crowded . During holiday season, they have photos with Santa inside the mall area. Also gift wrapping stations and some good sales spread out through the mall. We definitely scored several good deals. People are friendly here from clothing shops, custom T-shirt store to the food court staff . They have a large parking lot with four EV charging stations located close to the Macy's entrance and they are very popular, always occupied . for Tesla vehicles yes you do need to bring your charging adapter. This small is very convenient, centrally located and close to restaurants, gas stations, and more . Do recommend..

Please reign in your Barney Fife security. My family spends a lot of money at the mall but I don't…read morethink I'll be returning .

This mall is so nice I really enjoyed shopping here. There is so much of a variety of different…read moreplaces to choose from. The prices were all reasonable so many clearances in these stores. Everyone that I interacted with was friendly especially the people inside giving out massages. The mall was clean from what I seen. I would love to come here again it's only 10 minutes from the Pilot.

Like many malls post-pandemic, this mall is gradually declining due to major store closings that…read moreleave vacancies. For example, one of the anchor stores, Macy's, has closed and is vacant. You can see the remnants of the Macy's letters that have been removed from the building.

JMU is a college campus that has a very wide selection of places that the students can have a great…read moremeal. The Festival court being one of them. I come to this campus a few times a year as part of the Parents council and to keep an eye on the princess, (Just Kidding) and I have to say that they are very high on the ratings for dining facilities on college campuses. This facility also has a huge conference room that we enjoy as well. The best part of it all, is that Parents council functions are served by the students who are majoring in hospitality and they are awesome. So..when stopping by JMU visit the Festival court.

Bring back açaí bowl lids and bags, for easier take out option. I don't want to eat in the food…read morecourt every time I want to eat. I don't understand what the lid situation is, like at freshens at urec, no lids for fountain drinks, why not?

The River Ridge mall is still really nice considering most malls are obsolete nowadays. They have a…read morenice little play area for kids and as well as the Hill City Aqua Zoo. The TJMaxx in this store is amazing and probably my most favorite in Virginia. They are several places to eat or relax within the mall and as well as restaurants surrounding the mall. They have a wide variety of stores for all ages and genres. Located close to Liberty University which is nice for on campus students or family visiting the students. There are also a couple hotels located near the grounds of the mall for those looking.

Decent mall with decent stores. First time here was a few weeks ago. We browsed and went into a…read morecouple of stores. My niece was shopping for a few more warmer clothing items , in prep for her first VA winter. Obviously, a different cold than Alabama cold! This mall isn't overwhelming. Stores were easy to find. I love that there is a Spencer gifts located here. This store was popular back in my day..... definitely a feeling of nostalgia came over me seeing this store. There's an area in the middle of the mall for kids to play. Rookie's ice cream is on the lower level near Belk. There is also a bar/restaurant (can't recall the name). I would come here again!