The Washington Square is a giant mall, about 20 minutes away from downtown Portland. It has several hundred stores including popular brands like Aritzia, H&M, Tumi, Pandora, VS, A&F, Hollister, Coach, Pottery Barn and lots more. There's an Apple Store here as well. There are departmental store like JC Penny, Macy's, Nordstrom and a huge Dick's store. Few other unique places to me were Din Tai Fung and 85C Bakery Cafe. It's popular destination for tourists' shopping since there's no sales tax. The common spaces are wide, clean and have lots of open sky windows. There are plenty of sitting spots available as well for guests. We were in the mall for about 5 hours. We shopped in the Lego store, Tumi, VS, Dick's, 85C Bakery, and BoxLunch. We had friendly interactions from staff members in the all the stores. We also went to the food court on second floor, which was underwhelming compared to rest of the mall. The dining space had old tiles on the floor, the chair and tables were basic ones. There were 10-12 stores available offering a variety of cuisines. The food was decent from couple of stores we tried. Prices were little bit expensive. Overall we had wonderful half day spent shopping and dining at this mall. There was a good mix of popular and luxurious brands, offering wide range of products. The food court could use some facelift to match with rest of the wonderful interior of the mall. read more

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Great mall 20 mins away from downtown Portland. Many fashion stores, shoes, sports wear, high end brands and restaurants. They also have a food court at 2nd floor. It's clean, bright, spacious inside. I feel comfortable walking around not crowded. Overall staff were nice at all the stores we went in. The price can range depends on what store you walk in. read more

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this mall continues to change and update over time. companies come and go. the lower priced options are really gone. so you paying dearly for the items in the mall. the tenants are paying dearly to be there. It is a great place to window shop and them check prices online. you can find what you want, then score a better price online. parking is tough on the weekends. read more

One of the premier shopping destinations in the Portland OR area, the Washington Square shopping center currently has four anchor stores: Nordstrom, JC Penney's, Macy's, and Dick's Sporting Goods. The first store opened at this location in 1973, with a food court being added in 1994, and a 2005 expansion to include more higher end stores. There is plenty of free parking, uncovered and garaged. And two popular eating establishments would be Cheesecake Factory and Din Tai Fung. read more

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Washington Square is truly a retail, dining, and entertainment destination in the Portland metro of the Pacific Northwest. It has a great mix of luxury stores, popular brands, local boutiques unique to area, as well as both sit-down & quick-service restaurants, and family-friendly spaces all under one roof! Whether you're shopping for a big day out, or just grabbing a quick bite, this mall has something for everyone. Shopping Options There's a wide selection of stores here like Apple, Lululemon, YETI, H&M, Nordstrom, and Indochino. You can shop for clothes, shoes, tech, and gifts all in one trip. It's clean, well-organized, and easy to get around. Did I say there is no sales tax added on your purchases?! Food Choices Inside the mall, there's a large food court with fast options like Bombay Wala, Sbarro Pizza, Panda Express, and Turkish Cuisine. There's even also a Fifty Licks pop up kiosk in the center court, for those wanting to get a sweet treat on a hot, summer day! If you prefer to have a sit-down meal and relax your legs from all that walking & shopping, you'll find full restaurants like Cheesecake Factory, Gen Korean BBQ, and Din Tai Fung -- perfect for lunch or dinner after shopping. Parking and Location Parking is usually easy with lots of space and multiple lots around the mall's perimeter, but weekends and holidays do get crowded. It's right off the freeway (Hwy 217), so it's simple to get to from nearby cities. Family Friendly and Safe The mall is safe, clean, and has areas for kids. You'll also find seasonal events, and photo spots. Staff and security are visible and helpful, and the restrooms are well-kept. I do suggest that you use the restrooms on the upper level inside Nordstrom, as it doesn't get that much foot traffic! What We Liked Most * Easy to navigate * Tons of retail and dining options * Clean and safe * Good for all ages * Nearby hotels and businesses Minor Issues * Busy on weekends * Some stores may have long lines * Popular food spots fill up fast If you're visiting Beaverton, Portland, or Tigard, this mall is a must-see. It's perfect for locals and visitors looking for shopping, dining, and entertainment in one place. What makes it enjoyable is the no sales tax on purchases, and I highly recommend ya'll visit this mall to find out for yourselves! read more

This is about Halloween Day. This is about Maria Halstead. Today is October 31st, 2025. It is HALLOWEEN. We were a group of 5 families that went to the mall to go trick or treating with our young kids. We were all dressed up and very happy to enjoy the day off, making this a memorable event for our kids. As we went from store to store, our kids collected candy from kind shop workers until we were randomly confronted by a very grumpy and rude woman (outside the Aritzia store) who claimed to work for the mall management. This woman spoke on behalf of the mall saying they aren't celebrating and discouraged us from even participating in the holiday spirit at this mall. Since she does not have the means to kick us out, we have every right to be at the mall. In fact, we are frequent shoppers and now have a different perspective of this place since this confrontation. I am writing this review to let everyone know that this was extremely uncalled for. There were many other families with their young kids trick or treating and other stores participating in the Halloween spirit. Of all days, it is Halloween day, so it is expected families will show up. We did this two years ago as well. This mall prides itself on being a gathering place for families, but today, I did not feel that from this rude scrooge-like woman/management. Other shopping malls are celebrating handing out candy today. A bunch of us families will reconsider supporting this mall. We know a lot of folks and are well connected in the surrounding communities. The rude person is a white middle-aged woman about 5ft, brown hair, and needs an attitude check. Way to go, scaring away customers! After looking at their website, her name is Maria Halstead, general manager/property management. She's terrible at her job. She must be fired! I will consider taking my business elsewhere to places like Bridgeport Village, where it is more friendly and inviting. read more

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I am not a mall guy. I had not been to them all in many years. Melanie T wanted to come here, so we went. Few days earlier we were in Tacoma Mall. This small was like a night and day. The mall look clean, inviting and busy. Parking was a bit of a challenge, but that's to be expected few days before christmas. We actually enjoyed being there. The mall was full and the shops were full. It was a large variety of shops from small to large and the food selection and the food court was decent to boot. Customer service left something to be desired. If I'm going to go to a mall, I will definitely go to Washington Square mall. read more

Experience Oregon's largest shopping collection of elite and exclusive brands. This is per its website! We ventured into this mall on Black Friday! No real plans other than to check out what was happening here. Nearly three hours later, my credit card company was throwing a party for itself! Picked a "few" deals here and there. We had lunch at Din Tai Fung (separate review). The crowds were thick and the parking lots are filled with cars. Restrooms are available, but be prepared to stand in a line. Tis' the season. read more

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There are a lot of malls closing in the U.S. It's sad to see it happen, as a mall is not just shopping, it's a gathering place for communities. It's somewhere safe for high school kids to meet their friends. And it creates jobs in the stores and the food court. I Love Washington Square Mall and I hope it's around for a really long time. It's got a good mix of local vendors like 50 licks ice cream and Made in Portland. And then it's got the corporate stores like Macy's and JCPenney which have good sales. I don't feel like this mall is snooty with the luxury goods. I feel like it's very accessible. I love to walk around and get the free nespresso shot, the free See's candy, and if you want dumplings, din tai fung is there which has been a great addition to the mall. read more

I have been going here since I was a kid. There are many spots I do miss but recently I have found that I would like to go more often due to the places they have. It is a lot more appealing, down to the food court options. What holds me back though is finding places. The places the maps used to be are advertising with a hyperlink to a map supposedly but I could not get to work. I even tried to manually access one online and it was this ridiculous sea of more ads. I was genuinely trying to find the restroom and gave up. It is exhausting having to use an app on my phone to do anything - requiring a download and a pile of permissions. It assumes I have a cell phone to begin with. So I continue to just go elsewhere for all the shops since I worry if I gotta go and still have no clue where the freaking bathroom is. read more

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There is no reason for this mall to be rated anything less than 5 stars -- it's truly amazing. I've been to dozens of malls all over the US, and Washington Square is definitely one of my favorites. We were traveling through Oregon and wanted an indoor, family-friendly stop -- and this place had everything. There's a clean, safe indoor playground and arcade right outside JCPenney (such a fun surprise), plus tons of upscale stores like Alter'd State (my first time seeing one -- absolutely stunning!) and even a full Pottery Barn. The entire mall is spotless, stroller-friendly, and thoughtfully laid out. My husband even sat at a Starbucks table to get some work done while we explored -- such a good blend of chill + entertainment. Free, easy-access parking Clean family restrooms Indoor playground + arcade Great food options + cozy places to sit Gorgeous store selection (Nordstrom, Apple, Alter'd State, Pottery Barn) If you're a traveling family, this is a perfect rainy day or midday stop near Portland. Don't let the 3.8-star rating fool you -- this mall is a gem. read more

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The stores are fine. However, the driveway for this mall should be repaved because why are there so many potholes? The potholes are so deep that it has the potential to pop tires. At some point that can be debated at the local courthouse for not maintaining road integrity and drivability for its customers. If there is someone who reads this, then you may already know. Invest in your customers, and employees, and fix the driveways. Please. read more

Wish they would put in Zara for women and kids- have to go all the way to Portland - also some healthier options for the food court!

One of my childhood places love It here the food court has a big variety of Indian food, east Asia, and American food

The shopping mall is large, but many of the stores with good deals have closed. They shut down McDonald's, Ez Freezy, and others. Most of the new stores are expensive clothing shops. However, there are still some good stores left. The traffic is very bad, and you cannot get into the stores because it is so busy. It's better to shop at other places. read more

Everything is very expensive!!!! Bad food food court bad. No housekeepers Restrooms near by Victoria secret smells soooooo badddd read more

Big mall with lots of good food and stores. Always go to Cheesecake factory and Nordstrom and lots of other shops. Went to the sock store yesterday and got some cool lenticular stickers. read more

I love this mall. It's looked the same ever since I was young! They have new sliding doors and it's pretty quiet here on a Friday afternoon. I enjoy less people though, that means less lines! read more

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Macys bathroom was completely out of order, so they tell me to use the ones in the mall. There's no signage and multiple mall employees keep telling me the wrong directions to the nearest bathrooms. Finally found them hidden behind aunties Anne's. Label your bathrooms better read more

Lots of stores, some should be replaced but it's okay. Fun to come here to walk around and browse even if your not buying something. Lots of bathrooms and cleaners and places to go. read more

Wow, what are the chances I've never reviewed this mall? Pretty high, I've been here several times spread out over a decade or more. My number one compliment is strong. This is one of the cleanest malls you'll get to be at. Obviously it's not spick and span, but it's cleaner than you'd expect for the area. They have a lot of weird stores, which is helpful for a positive review. You can come to this mall and find new places that you may love. I'm sure that's why it always seems to be densely populated. I think my biggest pro is the fact that it's HUMONGOUS! It's so big that it's a great workout. You'll not feel cramped. But not just weird stores, they have unique food establishments. Places literally only in this mall, or it seems that way. Try some new food, and support them. Entrepreneurs. For me, the only negatives are more personal. It doesn't have any stores I go to, or any restaurants I love. Add in the fact that it's the furthest away of all the malls on my checklist of places to consider visiting. Also not really surrounded by many other places I want to visit. At the end of the day, you'll be surprised at how clean it is considering the number of people. You'll be able to find new stores and places to eat. I think this is AT LEAST a place worth checking out once. read more

I'll do an individual section for each category Claire's: Good service overall. We stayed in store for about 20 minutes just browsing, and ended up with a purchase of 25.98 Bought 5 rings-wire rings do not fit children over the age of 7! Bought cute hoop clip on earrings and they didn't have pads like the other clip-on earring and they pinched our 10 years olds ears so hard! DO NOT BUY Wetzels pretzels: I am a HUGE pretzel fan, so I couldn't resist. Pretzels were amazing as per usual. If you plan to eat at any of the tables, please please PLEASE do not leave any trash on the table. Employees will NOT pick it up. That goes for crumbs and sauce spills as well. Food amazing, service and environment not so much. Overall I give the mall 4/5 stars. Could be better but better then others. read more

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Washington Square is a mall that doesn't feel like a mall. I mean that in a good way! It's bright, clean and beautifully designed. Unlike the drab Malls of yesteryear, Washington Square has an abundance of relevant stores, ones you actually want to shop at! With a Nordstrom's and Macy's as anchor stores, and Apple, Williams Sonoma, White House Black Market, Sephora, and lots of food, bath & body, clothing, candy and accessory stores in between. And there are lots of people! Meaning, there were people in the mall on some random Monday in the middle of the afternoon! Lloyd Center is a ghost town even on the weekends! I kept wondering why these people were not at work or in school! Bottom line, this mall is doing it right otherwise it, too, would be empty. I lived in NE Portland for 18 years and now live in SW on the water. There is a level of safety at this mall that I have not experienced in many years. When I went to Nordstrom's to pick up a pair of boots, all of the online orders were bagged and on shelves with no salesperson in sight. The door to the street was just a few steps away. I found myself looking around wanting to tell someone to be careful, but this seemed to be their norm. If this was Lloyd Center, I assure you those bags of online purchases would be out the door and in an old broken down van in a matter of minutes! on Craig's list within the hour. I'm not a Mall person. I'm a go into a particular store, do my thing, leave, kind of shopper. But at this mall, I found myself leaving Nordstrom's and walking around the mall just to check out the different stores. Especially See's Chocolate where they still give a sample just for walking in! There are all the normal mall food options like Wetzels Pretzels and Annie's, and Jamba Juice to name a few. But they also have The Cheesecake Factory, Panera Bread, Bubble Tea, Din Tai Fung - all chains but a step up from food court food. They even have an Avid Cider stand in the hallway in case you need a hard cider on the way back to Nordstrom's. Which I did! As far as indoor malls go in the Portland area, Washington Square is tops. read more

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This mall is one of the nicest malls I've been to in Portland. I enjoyed the natural bright light that comes through the ceiling. You can find all the generic chain stores and food that are expected here and more! The one thing that this mall has that the other mall doesn't have, is a Telsa store, which is fun to look at the newest model and technology. Another store that they have is the Nespresso shop. If you're a huge coffee drinker and own a Nespresso machine, then this is the place because I no longer have to buy pods online and just come here for convenience. The top-level is where you would find the food court and they have a pretty good selection depending on what your craving for that day. They did bring back tables and chairs, so eating there is an option. I always enjoy my shopping experience here and how neat and tidy this mall is! read more

I work here currently and this week another employee was assaulted in the women's bathroom while security stood by and watched. I wouldn't shop here if I were you. Security will not do anything to protect you but will make sure to not let any dogs in. But will stand by and watch you get assaulted. read more

Bring your walking shoes. The shape of this mall is just weird. I have a hard time navigating it. Good stores, and there's always something new. If you stay away for a few months, your favorite store might have relocated or be gone completely. read more

All in all Washington Square is a very nice mall. Several cuts above most malls in its caliber. The architecture is pleasant and open. It is exceptionally well kept up and clean, including the restroom I went to. It has a nice range of stores from the typical mall rat stores to more elevated. All the stores have unique store fronts. It is a very pleasant atmosphere. read more

Great selection of stores that covers everything from Apple to Pottery Barn to Coach. I especially like the dining options here which feature 85C and Din Tai Fung, two great chains which I had the pleasure of visiting in China/Hong Kong. The mall itself is quite spacious and modern looking, and a great place to spend a day. read more

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This is a great walk to window shop. They have every store under the sun. Most of the stores are offering in store pick up, and curbside shopping. They are staying safe and open as much as possible. This is a pretty area too, so it's a delightful way to get your steps, but some gifts and enjoy a nice glass of iced tea. I will be back soon, I have early shopping to do for Christmas. read more

This is my favorite mall in the Portland area. It has all the expected chain stores (Victoria Secret, American Eagle Outfitters, as examples) and a little bit more (85C Bakery, that was a surprise to see, and Na Hoku Hawaiian Jewelry, and a Star Wars Store!). It's easy to navigate, lots of parking options (I like the garage nearest Nordstrom). Outside of the mall itself are the extended strip mall standalone shops, like Target and Nordstrom Rack. In short, everything is within the general vicinity. I'm here from out of state, so this one stop shop is very convenient. Their food court is modest. I wouldn't bother with that, especially during COVID. All the chairs are removed anyway. We were there on a Saturday late afternoon, and it was surprisingly crowded, more crowded than I like for COVID times. We left within an hour to get away. Yikes. read more

Stripes in the Washington square mall! Service is fast. They recently added pupusas to their menu and they taste so good! read more

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At a time when malls all across America are closing, Washington Square is thriving. In fact, it is one of the top grossing malls per square foot in the US. Washington Square opened in 1973 and currently has about 210 stores and services. The four anchor tenants are Nordstrom, Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, and Macy's. There is a great variety of stores and eateries offering something for everyone. A sampling of the stores includes Coach, Tumi, ULTA Beauty, Oakley, Sephora, Made in Oregon, Pottery Barn, Bare Minerals, H & M, and the Apple Store. Some of the eateries here include Bombay Wala, the Cheesecake Factory, Din Tai Fung, 85C Bakery Cafe, Starbucks, and Ruby Jewel. There are several mobile phone stores, and even a Tesla dealer. Washington Square is mostly a single level mall except for the second level food court and the additional levels of the large anchor tenant stores. There are comfortable seating areas throughout the mall for shoppers to enjoy. There is a child's play area, stroller rentals, EV and Tesla charging stations, ATM machines, free WiFi and 24 hour professional security. The mall opens at 7am for mall walking. Regular mall hours are Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-7pm. Washington Square is a beautifully designed mall that is always busy with smart shoppers. read more

One of the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS is the play vehicles in the second floor food court. TOO BAD they are a RIPOFF! Takes money, no ride AND NO REFUND.... read more

Love Washington Square! Great mall, great stores and fabulous merchandise! My favorite stores are Macy's and Chico's and we love Cheesecake Factory! read more

Nice decent-sized mall just outside in Tigard (part of Portland). A bit out of the way from the downtown area, but seems larger than Lloyd Centre. Parking is plentiful in the mall. The mall doesn't look too great from the outside, but the inside is fairly modern (2000s). Nice spacious corridors, and a fairly decent store selection. As an interesting side note, there's a physical Amazon store here. I wouldn't go so far to say it's worth a special trip out, but it's not a bad idea to check out the mall between Woodburn Outlets and Portland. read more

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Washington Square allows Lavelier to sell very expensive, low quality skin care products in a pop up and a small store front in their Washington Square mall. LAVELIER IS A SCAM skin product sales operation. NOTICE: READ ALL COMPLAINTS FILED WITH Better Business Bureau online. Do not believe any promises the employees give you. There are no returns, refunds or exchanges. I'm shocked Washington Square allows this scam operation to operate in their mall. read more

Been coming here for more than two decades and the best mall in Portland area with every kind of store you need. Now with Din Tai Fung and Cheese cake factory have some serious eats too. Nice to be indoors in Portland read more

The mall is a great place to shop when you're bored. Need clothes? Mall. Need food? Mall. Need games? Mall. Need makeup? Mall. Need toys? Mall. Whether you go with friends, family, or alone, it's always a great time. read more

Perhaps it is me coming to terms with my newly discovered suburban life, but I like Washington Square Mall. It is clean, safe, fairly modern and offers a nice variety of stores. It has a decent variety of stores, and every time I have been here it is busy. Haven't I heard recently that malls have been closing left and right? Yet Washington Square seems to remain relevant and successful. Usually I come here for the Lego store or have a meal at Din Tai Fung, but it's also good to just walk around and browse. I've never had a security issue or even rude people, and prefer that it is indoors rather than the outdoor mall trend that has been popular the last twenty years. My only critique is that the food options are kind of lame; however, with Din Tai Fung opening, it has already improved. I strongly dislike the Cheesecake Factory, and the food court options are very typical for a mall (Panda Express, Sbarro.) I was also surprised that there wasn't a Hot Dog on a Stick location! Didn't those used to be everywhere back in the day? Anyway, this is a decent mall and a good place to spend an afternoon. read more

If you like clothes then this is your kind of mall. Back when I lived in Tigard for awhile this was the place to go. I didn't have to take the bus here even though other people outside the neighborhood do. From my part it's a 10 minute drive in my van to get here which is really nice because all I do is go to the Macys in the area. The employees in the same Macys are really nice. They are always willing to help and are a lot more outgoing than I am. Mind blown! I guess it must be the I am from out of state hospitality that Portland transplants tend to have. If you go to the Mall section, you will see some stores that are not seen in other states. Blue Nile is pretty nice, top of the line jewelry at a reasonable price. Also they have a sweet organic seafood joint where you can get a meal at a low cost. There is a lot of history here, may have been in the PDX area since the 1980s. Drawback: The layout of the this mall is messed up so please read the map to make sure you are going the right direction. Unlike malls in California, this place tends to close early so please plan ahead. read more