Over the past few years, Brea Mall has undergone a major transformation with the addition of a…read morebeautifully renovated wing and outdoor area. The new mix of shopping, dining, and family-oriented offerings has made it an even better destination. I'm go to the Uniqlo and Shibuya LA all the time, which are fantastic additions for anyone looking for Japanese fashion, skincare, and cosmetics. Several existing retailers have also refreshed their spaces, including Coach and Lululemon, giving the mall a more modern feel. The outdoor plaza and children's play area are wonderful additions for families. It's a great place to relax while kids burn off some energy and the pet-friendly outdoor spaces make it even more inviting. The dining scene has also improved dramatically. With restaurants like Din Tai Fung, North Italia, Kalbi Social Club (KBBQ), The Melt, and Pacific Catch all within steps of the mall. There are plenty of excellent sit-down options for before or after shopping. The addition of LA Fitness and the new apartment complex will likely make this area even more vibrant and lively. Brea Mall has done an impressive job evolving into more than just a shopping center. It's revived the mall and become a true community destination where you can shop, dine, exercise, and spend the day with family and friends.

Whoa! It's been 9 years since my last review; time for an update!…read more This is one of the few malls that's still thriving. After Sears closed, they tore it down and are now building a nice outdoor retail/dining area with some decent restaurants. I'm not sure why apartments taking over a mall parking lot are such a big deal, and not sure I would want to live that close to a major mall, but I assume they make money. The one they do is take up parking. Which is my only complaint. Parking here can be a pain. Whatever you do, never park in the parking garage next to Nordstrom's when it's busy. The cars backed up on the street can be insane, and the guys with the flags to control traffic seem to be there only to help pedestrians cross the road. The last time I tried to park there, we ended up on the very top, which was also full, and only got a spot because someone left. Parking behind the men's/houseware Macy's store used to be great, but then they locked those doors. During the holiday, parking is already bad enough, but with this expanded area, it's only going to get worse. Inside the mall, I do love the mix of stores. The food court has just enough variety to make most people happy. It's also a great mall for walking, especially if you end up parking far enough away from an entrance to earn some extra steps.

I frequent this location often for my daily charging needs…read more I love the charge speed and slot availability. The only thing that annoys me a bit is when people go on the opposite side and pull the charger over. I wish they would put plastic shields like the ones in San Diego to prevent people from doing that.

Newly opened, and I would say Great charging location, right off State College Blvd in mall parking…read morelot with the entrance being Macy's. There is 20 Superchargers, available 24/7, up to 250kW. I've been here now 3 times, and you'll see there's always 10+ available. The WiFi doesn't work in the charging area. But I'll put it here for you (source: Tesla's website) Select the SSID "#Free Simon Wi-Fi" (also referred to as a "wireless network name"). Once you are connected to the network, open your browser. A special welcome page will be sent to you that will allow you to get online. For restrooms, go to Macy's, food court, and my favorite would be Nordstrom but that's more of a walk. Lots of restaurants nearby, and nice to have Jamba Juice. Just nice to have a mall location to run errands.

Located near California Pizza Kitchen and Kura sushi, there are three charging heads total, one…read morebeing Tesla only. If you're here on a busy weekend, there will be a bit of a wait for a charger. Three stars because even though sometimes the charger says available, that availability is based on whether the car has used up the allotted 45 minutes, the car may still be plugged in and not charging. I also saw a car parked at one of the spots not charging at all, so it seems parking enforcement is not very strict. Wish there were an easier way to tell whether or not a charger was actually available.

Most stations not working. Notes 150kw. I got 40-60. 45 minutes to get around 50% increase…read more How bad is that?

"Five stars for EV Pros! If you're looking for a pro to install a Tesla Wall Connector, look no…read morefurther. I spent a lot of time searching for the right company, and I'm so glad I chose them. Communication was great--I mostly texted them because of my work schedule, and they always got back to me with clear answers. Russell was punctual, professional, and handled the city permits without any issues. Everything went perfectly. Thanks again, team!"

Tesla wall connector was installed within couple of days of contacting EV Pros at a very reasonable…read moreprice. Russel was prompt, responsive and knowledgeable. Kwan, the tech, was very professional, kind and well experienced. Highly recommended!

Conveniently located at the Brea Mall this charging station has plenty of spaces available but also…read morehas some chargers accessible for other types of EV vehicles in the same vicinity. Not bad for pricing mid morning about $0.47/kwh and also clean and safe. The chargers look to be serviced well as I was able to get my charge done in about 25 minutes. Good spot for charging services if you're in the area!

New cramped charging station with 20 spots that shares space with other EV charging stations as…read morewell that has cars lined up with long lines. Not a great setup here but at least it's next to the brea mall. Overall just ok of Tesla super charging area.

I really enjoyed my experience at Little Ox Coffee! Even though it was busy, there still were tons…read moreof seats available and the line moved quickly. The design of the space is clever---there are bench seats along the wall, long tables in the middle, and small circle tables on the sides. It's efficient and maximizes seating without feeling cramped or crowded. It's also an East-facing shop so it's shady--- even at 3 PM it was nice and cool inside. There are also some outlets! I would definitely study here if I was in the area. Gabe was really friendly, and helped me choose a great latte. I bought the Single Origin Okumidori Matcha iced latte, and it was the perfect level of sweetness. I didn't even have to adjust the level by some percentage; the standard blend is fresh, with just enough sugar to accent rather than overpower the beautiful matcha flavor. Huge shoutout to Gabe and the Little Ox Coffee staff!!!!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cute coffee shop popular with students…read more Came for an afternoon coffee meetup with a couple of friends. They didn't have a huge menu, but a good selection with some interesting offerings, like a pandan latte, which I enjoyed very much. One of my friends got a matcha latte and the other an iced americano. Drink prices were very reasonable for the quality, definitely cheaper than in LA County. On a Tuesday afternoon it was mostly high school and college students working, so us three middle-aged ladies felt compelled to keep our cackling down to a minimum. It was an open, airy place, not too large, with a large table in the middle with bar and bench seating around the perimeter. They also had a glass walled area with another large table, almost like a conference room with more people working. We sat at one of the bench areas by the wall, which had little round tables and stools. Can't say it was the most comfortable for prolonged sitting, but it was ok. All furniture was wood; if you're looking for cozy upholstered seating look elsewhere.

It's hard to review a BEV (battery electeic vehicle) charging station. I mean, there's nothing to…read moreit since it's all self serve. So as for the quality of the charge, I got 42kW out of 50kW rated and charged my 2021 Leaf from 59% to 92% in 35 minutes. And that was great. Mind you, the other charging station, Trinity, has spotty performance, so this based on Seth (the chargers are identified by name). But the number of BEV haters out there and just plain ignorant people are another story. I've seen SUV's parked in the charging stalls and multiple people, including an elderly woman driving an ICE Hyundai just leaving their empty carts right in front of a charger. I pointed it out to the lady and told her I'd gladly move her cart and she replied, "I don't know what that means (meaning the charging station)." The Walmart staff didn't seem to care either because the carts blocking the non-BEV spaces were collected, but the ones blocking the charging stations were left behind... Haters? Ignorant? Maybe. Illiterate and can't read? Possibly. Convenient and quick? Definitely.

We came back from a vacation only to find our Tesla completely drained. We looked at towing options…read morebut stumbled upon No Line Charging. John was able to get out to us within the hour, jump our 12v battery bringing the car back to life, then charge us up enough to get us to a Supercharger. Given the risk associated with towing EVs, we were so thankful to have found this alternative. John kept us updated on his arrival time and was super friendly throughout. Thank you again for getting out of this jam! Absolutely recommend using No Line Charging if you're ever in this situation.

John saved the day and provided very friendly service. I will definitely share his number with…read morefriends and family. A must have number in case of dead batteries.