okay, im back on the Westroads chain after a few different visits. Even during the holidays, I…read moreenjoyed the bustling walls, shopping in person was definitely back! it was clean, and everything was open. Glad to see WR is still the mecca at the moment. Still wish the Flagship parking lot could be redone. It's an actual insurance liability.

This is a nice mall, that is overall kept pretty clean, and surprisingly still traffic. They do a…read moregreat job of keeping businesses in here! The interior is simple and nice, and stores are spaced out well. There are maps around, and escalators, elevators, and stairs they rarely get too crowded. There's a wide variety of shops, as well as restaurants within and surrounding the mall. If I had one complaint about West roads, I feel the flagships common area is very crowded. This is a little tricky to navigate in and out, depending on the time of day you come. But I do appreciate that they have so many options within this small space! If I was going to any mall in Omaha, it would almost always be Westroads. They do a much better job at selecting and retaining businesses!

I have loved coming to OPP since I was a teenager. There are many stores that you can't find at the…read moremall, but are still nationally known. Until recently it was mostly shopping, and now of course you have the "been around forever" Wheatfields, another Popp eatery, Andres, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Red Mango, 801 Chophouse, and the belle of the ball, Trader Joes. It's funny to think most Omaha millennials might remember Trader Joes as the only Abercrombie and Fitch in town for awhile. How fitting it became another millennial destination! The parking is kind of a mess, it's very cramped and most parking is for TJ's. One bright spot is Zen Coffee has a drive through there so you can grab a delicious matcha latte before your weekly shopping. I'm glad to see new life and staples stay in this plaza.

I used to avoid this shopping center thinking it "snooty" - at least until Trader Joe's moved in…read more Now I make regular visits to shop there and frequent several other businesses. I get my hair cut at Five Salon which specializes in Aveda products. Next door is L'Occitane which is a line of beauty products and fragrances from Provence in the South of France. Kinda pricey but it's the real deal. Fun just to look at their beautiful packaging. Last year I started buying dress pants for work at Talbots. Again, not cheap but high quality (and they have frequent sales). There's a Bath & Body Works, Sur la Table for high end kitchen ware, Wheatfield's and Andres Tortillery for dining options, and other small boutiques. Last but not least, I absolutely cannot visit One Pacific Place without stopping at Nothing Bundt Cakes and picking up a couple of bundtlets - one chocolate chocolate chip and one Flavor of the Month!! Truth be told, sometimes I make up an excuse to stop at One Pacific Place just to go there. :-)

Some of my favorite pieces of high end brands has come from here. They have a lot of free people…read moreitems and shoes. It's definitely a place where you don't come with a plan, and clothes find you. It's very hit or miss if it's organized or clean, but there is a lot to look at. This is a place where clothes find you. I like the newer location but the old crossroads was my favorite.

Great prices. Discounts daily and the discounts depend on what sort of tag color the item has. Lots…read moreof women's clothing, men's clothing, dresses, denim, handbags, accessories, swimwear, and tons more. Fitting rooms are available. Very unique items sold at wholesale prices. Make sure you become a member for discounts (free and very easy to sign up). Carts are available. 7 day return policy with receipt and original tags (for members only!) All staff were wearing masks and ask that customers do as well.

Rockbrook Village is truly one of my favorite spots in town--it has such a unique and welcoming…read morevibe. What I love most is the variety; you can find everything from cozy coffee shops and delicious local restaurants to boutiques and specialty stores you won't see anywhere else. It's the kind of place where you can spend an afternoon wandering, discovering something new, and supporting local businesses all at the same time. The atmosphere feels warm and community-driven, and every shop and restaurant has its own personality, which makes each visit special. Whether I'm meeting friends for a meal, browsing for gifts, or just enjoying the charm of the area, Rockbrook always delivers a great experience. It's a true gem and one of those places that makes you appreciate shopping and dining local.

I've been visiting Rockbrook Village for many many years. Always something going on. Lots of good…read moreshops and places to eat. They do keep the area very tidy and safe. So many things to choose from, snacks and wine at Corkscrew, dinner at Jaipur, Friday night music, Farmers Markets, such a great place.

I came in not expecting to buy anything, but found a pair of shoes I couldn't walk away from!…read more I have been inside Nordstrom in other cities--this was my first time in Omaha. The store is about the same, plenty of items, great variety and presentation makes shopping easy and fun. I did expect the prices to be a little more competitive--the kids shoes I bought were $45 with tax which I didn't feel was an amazing deal for a store like this. All in all I would come back for sure, just expecting higher prices than the discount store vibe I expected.

It is definitely hit or miss but, when you hit, it's always good! I found some really nice Cole…read moreHaan loafers for $35. A little far away from me but worth the trip.

Pepperwood Village has been home to some very popular and long-lasting eateries in Omaha. From Le…read moreVoltare to Le Peep, Omaha Tap House, and Thai Ersan, there isn't a shortage of variety in places to eat. Theres also clothing stores, hair salons, and of course Bakers, our kroger grocery store. As a Kiewit kid, I had a lot of friends who lived behind this area and we would frequently walk around and loiter. Now, there isn't much of that, but they is a lot of places for adults to hang. Karma Coffee is a great spot to work or meet with friends and the Texas Roadhouse is always busy. Right of Dodge, if you're looking for something to eat, this is a great place to pull off.

The prior commercial property management didn't address the panhandlers in the area to control…read moretheir loitering. The panhandlers had once loitered inside the marsh, leaving massive piles of trash, and unopened cans of food and other food and beverage items, all unopened. One man tried to clean up the mess by himself, and he was overwhelmed by the large amount of trash, which included disposed panhandling signs. The previous management ended up having to bring in a large pink hauling dumpster and it was filled past overflowing with the panhandlers' garbage. The panhandlers have since moved across the street to the other berm, and they have begun to leave behind trash and disposed panhandling signs behind the berm, and down by the drain. Sometimes the panhandlers leave personal trash on the berm just under the trees, in full view of passing traffic. I know the current commercial management, Lee and Associates have gotten calls to put up no loitering signs on the opposite berm and in the area close by the drain. They have yet to do anything to help curb the large amount of trash the panhandlers leave behind.

The Bakers on 132nd Maple grocery pick up is perfect for a busy family. I was told that the new way…read moreto get your groceries is to tap on the app " I'm here/ on my way " instead of calling the number that's clearly on the drive up post. If these changes are to be known by customers the corporate office has to make changes to the signs outside. The store employee came out and tapped on my window asking " are you here hanging out or picking up groceries?" LOL - I was a bit confused when he said that. My first thought was " no I just got off work to park in this spot!" I refrained and told him I called the number on the post in front of me and he told me that's no longer the process. Well the number worked and took me through the whole process of my parking spot number and the groceries would be out in a few minutes if not call the number in 10 minutes. These corporations are a bit more clueless than the common everyday folks. We like to be notified of change prior to the immediate corporate shift in change.