Went to the coffee shop. Cute vibe. The building itself is cool, lots of shops and businesses but…read morenothing really open when I went. Everything from salons to a podcast studio. I know in the past they've done some winter farmers markets here as well.

Such a wonderful building to work in! And also great shops and people! Love being in the same…read morebuilding as my daughter's business! The owner is also WONDERFUL!

In ancient times, this was the old Lancaster Mall (#1). My fond memories of being here as a…read moreyoungster have come full circle, as I came back here recently to see it as the semi-newly branded Willamette Town Center. If this is Lancaster Mall 2.0, it looks the part. The feel on the other hand, is a whole 'nother story. Willamette Town Center got hit pretty hard by the pandemic. Minus the clean, super bright, and modern digs, it is on the verge of becoming a dead mall. There are empty storefronts, almost zero activity on a weekend, and one of the saddest food courts I've seen in a mall. What was once a bustling place of Salem's retail seekers, has become a shell of itself. The only things filling up the parking lot are the stores directly outside of the mall. This place needed a facelift decades ago, but it seems the renovation came just a little too late. Timing is never good and even as Salem changes, it stays the same in many ways. One positive note: I was initially sad to see the Orange Julius location replaced by Burlington Coat Factory (#2) but realized it simply moved to the food court. It really has been the mall's most constant business. (#3) _____________ (#1) Lancaster Mall: https://www.yelp.com/biz/lancaster-mall-salem (#2) Burlington Coat Factory: https://www.yelp.com/biz/burlington-coat-factory-salem (#3) Orange Julius: https://www.yelp.com/biz/orange-julius-salem?hrid=6RdTLR3md6dXaKrLyunrGQ

You may know this center as where Lancaster Mall used to be- thankfully it's gotten a nice influx…read moreof popular shops like Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, DSW, and Ulta to make this a shopping destination once again. In the actual "mall" area you have Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, and other mainstream shops- in the center's map they also list the neighboring businesses like McGrath's Fish House and the DMV. While it's not a huge mall, it does have some great anchor stores and nearby conveniences (Target is across the street!) that it's an ideal spot to get your shop on. They had a very nice Christmas tree on display and parking is free and easy. Do remember to bring your reusable bags or pay 5 cents per bag (new law). Glad to see they are adding new stores and keeping up with the retail trends.

Really cool, very welcoming. Walked in and there was a movie playing. Some really cool historical…read morewall art, a variety of shops to either just look at or buy a trinket from. Lots of seating area for hanging out in the underworld.

Great local shops & a fun atmosphere! I love to grab a coffee at Caffé Capri and catching a…read morefootball game on the big screen in the underground.

This place is VERY interesting. If you love the thrill of the hunt? this is a fun store. Don't go…read morein there with ANY expectations though. This is not a huge warehouse of pallets of rejects. This is not stocked shelves like costco. I saw clothing [even plus sizes] under garments, pet necessities, shoes/boots, and food/snacks in bulk. Even a foreign section of food items [couldn't pronounce or read the packaging]. I got a 3 pack of glass bottled apple cider for $6 [a steal] 2 bulk boxes of 30 granola bars for $9 EACH [that's cheap as heck] and a pair of dress pants in a plus size for $12. All unopened all new, completely random. It was fun to browse.

We made our first trip in thinking items would be really marked down but sadly they weren't. There…read morewere a few good deals but as a whole if an item costs 25.00 normally you'd expect that in a "mega markdown" it wouldn't be 22.49. That's barely a savings . There were even a few things that said regular price was for example 40.00 and I was like no, I just paid 32.00 for that at Costco and then this stores price was 32.00 No really impressed at all and definitely not worth a special trip over

Stopped here for water and to use the restroom. The staff is super friendly and the facilities are…read moreclean. The station has many choices for coffee, snacks and food things, including a small case of microwave products. Fuel attendant was prompt and kind.

The place is clean and has a lot of the common options you would find at a small grocery store. I…read moreneeded taco seasoning and decided to stop by and sure enough they had some. That being said you will be paying extra to shop here on most items - I guess that's the convenience fee. They have a deli with a lot of hot food items and a big cooler full of different beer. My main complaint is a lot of the guys who work here are not very friendly. More than a few times I have felt the guys at the register don't like to talk or engage with customers... little more than making change and taking payment. Sometimes a little friendly banter goes a long way and it's pretty cold service here. That being said it IS a 24 hour spot and is convenient - one of the few 24 hour places in the area too. 3 stars out of 5 because prices are high and service could be better.

Great deals on items for sale. Not very good consignment opportunities…read more Salem isn't a thriving shopping environment

Great items and friendly owner. Prices are very fair, the quality and variety of selection are…read moregood. This is the third owner so some of the bad reviews relate to the interim owner

Love the eggs. Jewelry and art are fabulous. Bowl holders are a great microwave helper. Gluten…read morefree bread is my candy. Refrigerator magnets are fun and colorful.

When Steve and I were in Salem recently we had the primary purpose of going to a museum but it…read moredidn't open too early in the day so we had plenty of time to kill by seeing some of the other things that the town had to offer. We noticed that Salem had a public market and thought that would be a good way to get some local flavor and a good way to let the time pass up until the museum opened. This public market is not outside but instead inside a small building. Despite the size of the building there are a fair amount of local vendors that are in here. Some I really was impressed with. There was a guy that had us sample some of his homemade beef jerky that was very good, a plant vendor that sculpted air type plants into things making very cute dioramas with them. My favorite was a hand crafted soap vendor and I wound up buying several bars of soap from her. The fragrances were great and she made them very pleasing to the eye as well with fancy waves at one end on a bar of soap with hints of what looked like glitter. Very nice. This public market was unexpectedly fun and was a perfect morning stop to make!

I love the salem outlets, but the manager at this Independence one has ZERO customer service…read moreskills. They had a 12-pack of Starry soda priced at 2.49 on the shelf tag. The woman at the register told me she printed the tag incorrectly and that was for the 2-liter. Ok- no biggie. I asked her to price check the 12 pack on the register and it rung up for $2.49. Score! I went about my shopping and when I got in line to check out the manager (didn't even say hello or who she was or any sort of pleasantry) immediately said "we cannot sell you the starry" and that the "store wasn't authorized to sell it". I tried to tell her the cashier price checked it for me, and she ignored me and TOOK THE CASE OF SODA OUT OF MY CART. Literally moved my things aside and pulled the soda out and walked off. Who does that? She never even once said sorry or provided any explanation. She was a short blond lady with braces. Will NEVER shop there again. Horrible experience!

customer service is very friendly and I know I i will be going back there to independence. I don,t…read morelike the salem one but Everytime I have gone to independence I find everything I need and want.