While out with my family, we decided to stop by Westfield Old Orchard, since it was such a…read morebeautiful day out. It's been over a decade since I've been to this mall so I was very excited to return. Thankfully, the parking garage was right next to the mall, so it was a short walk to the entrance. The outdoor mall was extremely clean and absolutely beautiful. We browsed in and out of a few different stores and everyone was very nice and attentive. The one store that caught our attention was Laderach, which was a Swiss chocolate store. We were able to sample truffles and chocolate bars and it was probably the best tasting chocolate we've ever had. We also stopped in to Coach and I ended up buying my daughter a cute, Coach bag. With stores like Zara, Fabletics, Alo, Louis Vuitton and Nordstrom, you truly get a great, shopping experience at this mall; there's something here for everyone. There's also ample seating as well. If you're in the Chicagoland area, this is definitely the mall to visit. You will not be disappointed!

Westfield Old Orchard is one of the most beautiful shopping centers in the Chicago area. I…read moreabsolutely love its open-air design, which makes shopping feel relaxing and enjoyable. The entire mall is clean, well-maintained, and beautifully landscaped with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. The variety of stores is impressive. Whether you're looking for luxury brands, fashion, home décor, or technology, you'll find it here. Some of my favorite stores include Apple, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Zara, Aritzia, lululemon, Anthropologie, LEGO, Sephora, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, West Elm, J.Crew, Madewell, Free People, Vuori, Alo Yoga, Tory Burch, Coach, and Barnes & Noble. There is truly something for everyone. The mall also offers great dining and entertainment options, making it a perfect place to spend an entire afternoon. Whether you're shopping, meeting friends for coffee, or simply enjoying a walk, Westfield Old Orchard always feels welcoming and vibrant. If you're visiting the Chicago area and enjoy shopping, this is definitely a destination worth exploring. Highly recommended!

Great to visit in the summertime. Sucks to go during winter especially when it gets too cold! Tons…read moreof great restaurants and boutique shops within walking distance. Ample parking along the streets. If the streets fill up, you can use several of their city parking garages (the 1800 Maple self park or Chicago and Church street garages) for just a few dollars depending on the length of your stay.

I am giving them five stars. Not for what they are now--a barely open/soon to be demolished…read moremid-sized mall, but for what I remember them to be back when they were new and fun--the very early 90s. The architecture was, and still is, different in a good way, with more skylights than other indoor malls. I don't think I ever bought anything from here except coffee from a place on the second floor. Maybe something from JCPenny. I know so many people who spent part of their childhood or high school years here.

2026 06 29. End of an era. I'm not exactly sure what the developers have in store but I'm looking…read moreforward to the next chapter.

Great experience at Nordstrom Rack Skokie. The store was clean and well organized, and the staff…read morewere very friendly with great customer service. I also found some amazing deals in the sale and clearance sections. Definitely a great place to shop if you're looking for good brands at discounted prices.

Pretty neatly organized, clean and staff are nice. Lots of parking available. I found mini perfumes…read moreat great prices.

I've stopped here a few times when needing to pick something up on the way back to my car after a…read moredoc appointment at NM next door, or in the case of this week, they were the only store in the area with the Apple Watch I wanted in stock (and it wasn't in stock for shipping....luckily downtown Evanston had it!). The store is well-organized and while it's not huge or as fully stocked as a regular store (like the other Evanston location) is, this one is solid and convenient. If I lived in downtown Evanston, I would be here all the time. It's on par with the Skokie Target, so it's good for quickly picking up essentials, but it's not a location were you would browse for an hour. In that way, it's actually better because you're less likely to run in to get TP and then walk out $400 later with a bunch of home decor, clothes, and shoes you don't need (or maybe that's just me who has that problem!)

my son milo needed hippo milk and i couldn't find it anywhere. But your amazing worker phil stepped…read morein and got me some from tanzania. Thank You Phil

I've been patronizing the businesses at this shopping center for more than a decade. Shops have…read morecome and gone throughout the years and I am amazed that new businesses continue to open up shop here. I see that the Bear Paddle Swim School is under construction, Rock Star Nails recently opened and one of my faves, Barnes & Noble, continues to do well here. For the last year, I visit Village Crossing several times a week. You would be amazed at the amount of cars here before the crack of dawn! I mean, you may be sleeping, but I and other workout fanatics, stockroom workers, cleaners, vampires, are all here before the sun rises.

I've shopped here for nearly 25 years, and it's always had a healthy mix of shops. There are a few…read moremajor retailers: Dick's Sporting Goods, FiveBelow, Barnes & Noble, Michael's, OfficeMax, PetSmart, Jewel, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Ulta Beauty, and an AMC Movie Theaters that's in a weird place around the back. There are also some small boutiques that I love--the Half Price Books is a terrific store where I always get good deals on hard to find books and rare CDs. The food options are good and well-placed, for what is essentially a series of wonkily-positioned strip malls. You won't go hungry at this shopping center. There are a bunch of fast food places clustered in the north-east section of the shopping center (Panda Express, Corner Bakery, and a Penn Station East Coast Subs), a few on the north-west side (Subway, Jersey Mike's), and sit down, stand-alone restaurants that ring the parking lot (Chili's and Outback Steakhouse). Near the AMC Movie Theater, there's a Buffalo Wild Wings, Village Roadhouse, and a Red Robin. I still have nostalgia for the huge CompUSA that used to be here. It's where I bought my first "real" computer--the Bondi Blue iMac in 1998. I also miss the Pier 1 that closed back in early 2000 (the sign is still currently up). If you're taking public transit from the city, catch the Pace 290 from the Howard Station of the Red Line, and it'll drop you across the street from the mall. If you're driving, good luck--this mall has a reputation for the roads and parking lots in front being oddly placed. I think there's also a parking garage for the AMC Movie Theater, too.

You've got to love Goodwill. I live near Midway Airport but decided to take a weekend stroll up to…read moreEvanston, and this was one of my stops. I'll be honest -- I was pleasantly surprised to visit, but not necessarily because of the items. When the store first opened that morning, it was already pretty messy. Compared to other Goodwill locations I've visited, this one felt much less organized. The store itself was clean, but the racks were chaotic. Clothes were hanging off the racks or scattered, and several employees walked past without straightening things up, which was a little frustrating. I'm used to Goodwills having neat aisles where you can browse comfortably, and this one just didn't have that same level of organization. That said, I do want to give credit where it's due. One employee who stood out was Yareli, the cashier. I wanted to buy an item that required an electrical component, and she was kind enough to go through the electrical section to see if she could find the piece I needed. She couldn't locate it, but when I mentioned that I had the part in my car, she kindly allowed me to step outside and retrieve the piece I needed and ahe held the item at the front. I went out to my car, got the adaptor and came back and tested it, and the light worked perfectly. That small act of kindness really made the experience better. To Yareli's manager: that's exactly how an employee wins over customers -- through patience, kindness, and genuine helpfulness. Prices are a little higher at thia location, but still competitive.

A pretty good location. Lots of stock; probably a lot of stuff that NW students are dumping at the…read moreend of the year! Definitely worth a peek if you're a thrifter and in Evanston.

I bought clothes from this company for about two years or so, then I learned that polyester is…read moretoxic to our skin and sold everything from them. Shame on you for making a profit off of baby clothes made of polyester which is toxic to our skin, for those of you who don't know, and I just learned this, polyester is made of micro plastics.

Unique items. Great staff. Value pricing. French flair. Chic and fun. I love this boutique.read more