Northlake Mall

IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!, AND IT’S DEFINITELY BETTER THAN HAVING NO MALL AT ALL!
I have wondered about this mall and if it is really as bad as they say it is because it has been my experience that the complaints are usually more hype than substance. Yes there were some stores boarded up, but the worst aspect of this mall is stores like the Limited Outlet. This store was just disgusting! The floor was filthy and I just find that offensive and inexcusable.
Overall, this mall was clean and organized. However, as we entered the main area of the mall, we noticed the lack of holiday decorations, which is very sad.
Yes this mall is limited, but there are some stores and services not available in other malls. For example, this mall has a huge barber and beauty salon, it has entertainment/​childcare services for children, and a hair supply store. If you really Macy’s do not visit the one in this mall as it is just not the same.
Kohl’s and JC Penney are the clear winners for clean, organized, well stocked stores with great customer service.
There is a nice open food court which had several eating options, American, Mexican, Asian and more.
On the lower level, there is «Santa’s Village» that is decorated and has a nice tree. Santa was present during our visit today although most kids were still in school.

I don’t shop at this mall often since it is not the closest to my house. But I have stopped by a few times over the years. It is mostly to go to Kohl’s or JCPenney’s. It’s a mall that I get in and out of. I don’t hang around. It’s a basic mall, it’s not very busy, and it’s just kinda on the old side. But there is always plenty of parking! There is a food court, but again I don’t spend much time there. I like that there is a Sears Auto Center. In general, Sears is good for tires. Though I can’t speak to this location.

This mall has seen better days. I mean, it seems to have most of the right stores to be a successful mall, but it has definitely lost its vigor. To be fair, it’s not the worst mall in Metro Atlanta, but it’s not the first one you’d pick to shop. It’s like the people who run it don’t really give a damn anymore. I’ll still shop there, but I’m telling you, something needs to be done before this mall becomes abandoned or something… I just don’t know what.

This mall is definitely struggling. You have the anchor stores which are nice (Macy’s, Khols, Sears (not Grand), and Jcpenney). The other stores mostly consist of sneaker stores or stores where the merchandise seems to have come straight from China with Chinese sizing. If you’re pockets are tight and you want to be trendy, then this may be the mall for you. Otherwise, prepare for disappointment. If hungry, I wouldn’t look forward to the food court, because even that place is slim picking. One old faithful though is the Dairy Queen. The manager works there 24/​7, he’s a cool guy and he’s fast. He can make Blizzards in his sleep. Love him! Last perk is that they have a play area for the kids while you shop. It isn’t much, but if you need to hit up a sale at Macy’s, you might not want little Johnny distracting you. I’m just saying. This mall has potential, but it seems to be going down hill.

Northlake is definitely not what it used to be. I only come here when I need to visit Macy’s or get some Shea butter. If you just need to visit a department store, the mall will probably suit your needs otherwise hero driving.

i go to this mall often because they have the nearest sears

One of my favorite place in Atlanta.. Modern clean .
And Their prices are not expensive at all

Eh. Very run down… Not great store selections. I only go here for Victoria’s Secret, Macy’s and kohls. The bath and body works here suck. It’s really small and not stocked. They don’t even carry full sized hand sanitizer?!

This mall has the essential department stores; Kohls, Macy’s, Sears, etc. There’s also a NY & Co, Rainbow, Bath & Body Works, too. So, overall. I never have a problem when I come here. Most times, I know exactly what store (s) I’m coming for and exactly what I want so I don’t come to roam around. Living in the Tucker area, it’s the closest thing so I’m here often.
I come here for popcorn more often than not because the Chicago popcorn store is on the first floor and right off the elevator. So, when I have a craving it’s so accessible. Love them!
If I need a quick t-​shirt or dress for something and I don’t have time to go to Perimeter then this is my first stop. They don’t always have what I need, but I make it work.
It looks a little worn down and even though some of the store and kiosk owners try they can’t make its appearance anymore appealing because it’s just an old establishment.
It serves its purpose. There’s no glitz and glamour. Come get your little items and get gone. I don’t even bother going to the food court here because… well, there are so many other places to eat in the area. I wouldn’t give the food court a second glance.

So yes the mall is never ever busy, but people do not come to be se inTucker. Most come to this mall to actually buy something. There is a Macy’s, Kohls, and JCPennys. The staff at JCP is always super friendly and helpful and you can always find coupons or deals to use. Yeah, you know those Levi’s that you paid a to. For, well, JCP has the same pair plus a 20% deal. Who is the winner now? They have a huge Disney section for kids and costumes for Halloween… on sale. Again, who is the winner now? They have 2 floors of your everyday mall stores, VS, Journeys, Claire’s, Etc. the food court may as well shut down. They is an indoor bounce house place for kids, but we haven’t gone. Oh, they supposedly have a top notch Santa and short wait times.

On a recent visit to the Atlanta area, I needed a place to waste a couple of hours. This Mall was near my hotel, so i figured, that the heck.
When I read the reviews I was expecting some run-​down and deserted experience. Well, while it was a little ghost-​town-​like, it was not run-​down. The mall was clean and modern, there was a good bland of chain and local stores, and the vibe was generally positive.
But, still, no people. Kinda weird.
So, the three stars is due to the fact that whoever is running this place seems me have missed the mark in getting energy and people to visit the mall.

Probably One of the worse malls in Atlanta but when you need a quick outfit or whatever the case may be always cross your fingers that they may have what you need! I’ve been here a total of two times and I must say there’s usually very little if any activity going on here and that could be do to others having the same opinions that I do as well. Now this may be the most convenient mall if you live in the area however with all the malls to choose from in the ATLANTA metro area this should be last on your list. Not very many selections on stores as well as there being a pretty underwhelming amount of stores. Basic mall at its finest!

I had an appointment across the street and had extra time to waste. I went into Kohls which is not one of my favorite stores but they did have some good deals. My first cashier was very nice. However, the alarm was on a shirt so I had to stop at another register. The cashiers name badge said her name is Chevy. I have never seen or had a more ghetto experience in life. I am shocked that a store would have a cashier that had that appearance and spoke with such a tone at the register. The manager was called over and they played like they were best buddies. What an unpleasant experience.

Want your car to disappear? Park it here! It will be in a local chop shop before you can tip toe back to the whip in your fresh new Jordan’s. This mall is full of thieves who will break into any car to steal your personal belongings. If you care about your safety, please do not go to this mall.

Dude what happened?
This mall used to be the PLACE, or one of the places. There was a lot of variety of things to see. Sadly, I wanna say this place started to decline about 2008, right when rave and charlotte russe shut down. My favorite old navy is long gone, and now some rancid generic store sits in it’s place.
Another one of my childhood memories gone down the drain.
PS. Ask any of the Macy’s employees if the know about the 3^rd floor…

I started going to this mall as a toddler. It has been many years since then, but I have to say it will be reaching its demise soon.
The mall does have Macy’s, Kohl’s, and Victoria’s Secret. It also has a cute little store you can monogram gifts and such in.
The food court is average. They closed the fountain in the food court. There is a Subway, many Chinese restaurants and a pretty good pizza place. The Chick Fil A in the food court shut down. :(
I was a big fan of Northlake Mall in the past but not so much anymore. We will see what happens.

In the 21^st century, all you can do is take Northlake Mall as it is. Simon has vacated ownership as of April this year. There are a few anchor stores left: Macy’s, Kohl’s, and the same JC Penney & Sears that were there in 1971 with Davisons.
When Northlake was built in 1971, it was part of the new boon in malls, following the mid 60’s when North Dekalb, which had the Rich’s and Woolworth, Greenbriar, and Columbia Mall (later Avondale Mall, and utter death completed as a Wal-​Mart.
The main entrances are still the same was they were in the 70’s, and little has ever been done to update the architecture or interior. For some of us older Atlanta native’s, it’s a little nightmarish trip into the past, but the stores are pale impostors of what they used to be.
Still, I’ve found that what you can’t find at other stores in the area, you can sometimes find in the limited stock available at Macy’s, and Kohl’s isn’t any different for menswear than the other ones around. If you keep your expectations in check, it’s not a bad place to get last-​minute gift items or find those sale closeouts that are gone from neighboring stores.

This mall has seen better days.
I was a big fan of Northlake Mall when I was a teenager, but even then it was on a downhill spiral — It was the one place my parents let me hang out with friends, without parental supervision — there really wasn’t/isn’t too much damaged to be done. The mall is still populated mainly by off-​brand shops, and while there are a few relevant shops still there (Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret) — the stock and selection is weak and nothing compared to their sister stores.
Still, a silver lining — it’s usually pretty vacant, and if you can find what you need at one of the department stores (Kohl’s is their best, in my opinion) — you can avoid crowds and traffic here easily.

I almost cried.
When I was a young Bulldog at Decatur High School (circa mid-1980’s), this was the mall, my friends and I use to hang out, my mother thought malls like Lenox and Perimeter were too far away.
There are still a few department stores like Macy’s, Sears, Khols and JCPenny. Victoria Secrets, Foot Locker and Limted are still here.
Otherwise its a just mostly independent stores and that… at least someone is making their entrepreneurial dreams come true.
I walked both levels of the mall, and while I wasn’t surprised at how few people were at the mall, I was sadden by how sad the mall merchants seemed to be. It like there is no enthusiasm about being a retailer in this particular mall.
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I call this mall good olé faithful. It’s been here for years, has changed so much but ain’t going nowhere.
This used to be my go to mall for everything at one point in my life. But as time went on I started to forget about it and I found myself shopping elsewhere. As of late, I’ve been back and have started to really appreciate what it still has to offer. Unlike other mall’s that have been around for awhile this mall is not run down and in bad shape. It still has life left to give.
Some of the stores have gone that I was familiar with but new ones have opened and I’ve enjoyed shopping at some. Like the Cartoon store up at the front entrance. They sell so many Hello Little Kitty things that I don’t have to go anywhere else. My daughters are big fans. Oh there is also a store downstairs called Shoe Lover. I think they named that store especially for me because that’s exactly what I am. Every time I’m in the mall I have to stop by and say hello to my friends, the shoes that is. And in the food court they now have a place where you can buy Mexican food. I’m not a fan of Mexican food but I do enjoy a good Quesadilla every now and then. Joe’s Catfish is also there. I do enjoy some good Talapia as well.
There is one place that I would not recommend you going and that is the nail salon up at the front entrance. I wrote up a nice little review as to why. Check it out if you’re interested. It’s called Northlake Nails and you can find it in my #Fail list.