Banana Republic

Horribly pushy. The sales people and cashiers jump on top of people, pushing things that were not asked for, repeating themselves, rushing them towards the dressing rooms, and asking for your ID. «What’s the ID for?» «You said you wanted to open an account.» «No, I didn’t.» «Okay, great. So, I need your ID.» «I said I DO NOT want to open an account.» «Well, I was only trying to save you money!»
It’s as if they are talking to your pocketbook and not to a person. The weird thing, or coincidence is that when the exhausted-​looking manager comes by, they all act really sweet, and say things like «I we see you real soon so you can have some fun.» I found myself saying «Thanks!» Because of course, I like to have fun. But as I walked out I realized that I never want to come back, and am looking for a pleasant place to shop for nice men’s clothes.
The men’s section is pretty small, and items have switched to autumn designs, meaning no button-​up short sleeve shirts, even though this is Southern California. That’s a minor point compared to the service, but it’s still a big deal to me.

Nothing special, last year’s clothes marked down 50% off… like any other mall store. Lots of employees running around wearing headsets but don’t really have any knowledge of what they are doing or how to help a customer. Better fashions are within walking distance. If you want this cheap Chinese made stuff, you can buy it really cheap on EBay. Sorry, but I wasn’t impressed with the clothes or the service.

Mmm… Store is good, clothes are good, customer service is ew. After we tried cloths on with my friend, we left them inside the fitting room, because there was nothing else where we could put it. Then we went out to grab wallets left in the car. When we returned and I wanted to try some sweaters one more time, the sales managers asked me if I want to try AGAIN the same cloths. Well, obviously I wanted. Ok, finally at the cashier I was asked what nationality I was in the way as it mattered to resolve a «problem of trying cloths more than once and living them back in the room». Bad experience that never happened to me before, and, believe me, I do have a lot better experiences as I shop a lot. After leaving the store with a purchase, I didn’t feel good neither about my new sweater nor service I’ve just experienced.

Great customer service!
Very helpful and friendly, I didn’t wait at all for service. They grabbed the sizes I couldn’t find and let me know which styles were the most popular and fit the best to my style and body.
Great store!

My hubby had to swap out a pair of shorts that didn’t fit him right and this store happened to be the only one in the area that had the size he needed. We actually didn’t know this store existed even though we are often found eating at some of the surrounding restaurants.
The exchange was painless and we were out of there pretty quickly. We usually shop at the Del Mar store but it’s nice to know that this store is available too. I noticed the BR at UTC does not sell shoes but this one does so if you’re looking for some of their cute sandals they have this season, you’ll have to come here.

I am definitely a Banana Republic fan, and especailly THIS location. While it might not have the best of selection, this store is smaller than Fashion Valley, but the SERVICE is TOP!!!

Love this place and love their location. If you come as an early bird you won’t have to look for parking. I tend to come here instead of the fashion valley location because the walk sometimes from the parking lot is a bit far for my taste. This banana republic has all the same outfits you’ll find at the fashion valley one but i think the service from staff is a notch better. Actually make it a few notches better, there’s a few incidents that I ordered something online to pick it up at the fashion valley location. Whenever I call that location they always put me on hold much longer so I started shipping my items here.

This was my first visit to this BR. We ended up window shopping before our HH with the group. As we perused the store, an associate relayed to us info on the current sale — extra 40%.
I didn’t find any attire, but I did find some really cute ballet flats! My Steve Madden flats are close to retirement, and I needed some really cute black ballets. It just so happened that the last pair they had was a size 6. I decided to try it… I felt like Cinderella and the glass slipper…
They were PERFECT!!! (Sorry Melly! HAHA)
They are super cute with snake skin-​like patterns around the shoe and very comfy. Reg price was $ 98 and I got them for $ 32!!! NICE!!!
I didn’t have my BR card handy, and the cashier was able to look up my account utilizing my social and ID to verify. Took only a few mins and we were out the door. Quick and easy!

Such a great location for a Banana Republic. Minutes from the beach and though it was located on the street and not inside a mall or shopping center, there was plenty of street parking. I just browsed here, I did not purchase anything but there not an item of clothing thrown around the sales rack or anywhere else around the store. The staff was great, smiling and greeting everyone that entered the store.

This is my favorite Banana Republic in San Diego.
This particular store is impeccable. The store is organized very neatly, and the employees are always courteous.
I especially like this store because you don’t have to deal with heavy mall traffic, disorganized shelves, and bratty children.
You can shop in peace here!

It was a Sunday and I had an hour to kill while waiting to be seated at The Cottage, so I decided to walk around and do a little shopping. I walked into BR, found a straw ha, and t tried it on. It was a little snug. I asked Andre if there was a larger size. He looked in back and in the system. That was the only one in the store. He called another location nearby. They didn’t have it in stock either. I ended up buying the S/​M and wore it to breakfast. Less than two blocks later, my head started hurting. After breakfast, I returned the hat. Andre called another BR near my hometown and they had the M/​L in stock. Since I was a Luxe member, they were able to ship it to me free of charge.
Andre was super helpful and very enthusiastic. He went out of his way to help me get my hat. This is the best customer service I have ever received.
My hat arrived on Tuesday. Now that’s what I call service!

My favorite BR location to shop at in CA! Very boutique-​ish. Love love the service! At this location you don’t have to deal with the hassle of being in a mall and the store being crowded with the lines on the weekends. I always leave very happy and satisfied! :)

As an ex sales associate at this location, I can safely say that the staff members here really care about their customers and there’s no snickering behind their backs or lying if something doesn’t look good on them to get a comission (you don’t get comission at BR anyways). The workers are all super enthusiastic and friendly and generally helpful, and with a great team of managers (Rachel, Judith, Mark) you should be well tended to. Location is perfect and it’s always clean inside so that’s a plus compared to the hairball infested UTC location (not to mention the early 80’s feel of that depressing mall).
Look out for good promos because this is where they have the best deals with the least hassel and chaos (compared to the local malls).

Now, I’ve spent my fair share of time in Southern California Banana Republics in the past few years. (Especially the sale racks) This is the BEST Banana Republic location I have encountered.
See, if you go to Fashion Valley, it’s a nightmare in there if they are having a great sale (think Ross or Marshall’s disorganization).
However, it’s generally blissful in La Jolla. I usually go a couple hours before closing during the week, but I have been there mid-​day on weekends too. I have noticed that the store is clean, orderly, the staff is friendly & attentive, plus they have two sets of dressing rooms (no waiting).
(I also like the Del Mar location, but it can be more crowded with cougars.)

This is the best Banana Republic around. The staff is incredibly helpful and the store is super cute. The boutique look of this store, paired with a great location on Girard makes this store one of my favorite shopping spots in San Diego.

*Great Store
*Great Location
*Great Service
*Great Selection and Pricing
Without Banana Republic, I would have no decent trousers to choose from. Thank you BR, Thank you!

The next Banana Republic is located in downtown La Jolla. This store looks quite small from the outside, but is quite roomy inside also only a tier 1 store so the basics. I like to call it the jewel of Banana Republics this is because I have noticed it is always full of sale clothes… my theory is that rich people in La Jolla do not buy clothes that are on sale (It must be a rich thing). It is also too deep into La Jolla for UCSD students to shop there. This was my secret shopping place however now you can all try to grab those great deals away from me, but don’t count on it… I will cut you.

My feelings for BR have oscillated between love and hate. Everything they carry– I love, and I try to own their everything. Their style is impeccable; their cut is oh-​so-​perfect for a disproportionate figure like mine… And yet, I hate that moment when I step up to the cashier’s counter knowingly that I will hate myself for burning a hole in my wallet. Oh how much it hurts, but their jeans/​skirts/​capris/​shorts/​blouses/​shirts/​shoes are so irresistible. Their excellent service makes it so hard for me to denounce them too. So really, what I can say? Like many others, I am hopelessly devoted to BR.

I’m obsessed with their jeans. Amazingly flattering cuts and quality fabric, always.