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Altamonte Mall
Category: Shopping Shopping Centers Shopping Centers [Edit]
451 E Altamonte DrAltamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 215-5100
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
Sun 11 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
32 reviews for Altamonte Mall
Review Highlights
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"...of stores, it has a great food court, and even a play area..." In 10 reviews -
"Although the Fashion Square mall is closer to me, the..." In 5 reviews -
"I also love the fact it has an Apple store." In 6 reviews
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32 reviews in English
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Review from Paul G.
Altamonte Springs, FL
5/23/2012
As a native of the area, I've been going to this mall since I was a kid. In the 80s, Altamonte was the vanguard for a line of new malls in the area that included Fashion Square and Florida Mall. These new malls eventually made the smaller malls (Winter Park and Colonial come to mind) obsolete.
Altamonte is located in the "Uptown" area of the town of Altamonte Springs, just north of Orlando. It's a two story mall with a great selection of stores, including the standard anchor stores and a large Barnes & Noble. Other amenities include a children's play area and a food court with a great selection of different restaurants. A really nice theater and several other shops and restaurants are nearby, and the entire complex borders Crane's Roost Park, where the city of Altamonte hosts events all year.
I highly recommend this mall - it's worth the drive if you don't live nearby. You've got all of the stores and features you need, but without the crowds and congestion of some of the larger malls like Florida and Millenia. -
Review from Arlene S.
4/14/2012 5 Check-ins Here
This mall gets the job done for me. I lived in an apartment complex right behind the mall which was good and bad (for my wallet lol). Now I live between Oviedo mall and altamonte, still prefer this one.
Altamonte mall has the main stores that I love to shop at. Macy's, Express, Apple, MAC, Teavana, White House/Black Market, Francesca's and H&M. This mall does not get as hectic as Florida or Millennium. AMC is close by as well which makes for a great shopping/movie date. Well maintained mall. It has two floors with a variety of stores to shop at.
Hungry?? Food court has decent food, elephant bar is at the mall and nearby you have ale house and seasons 52. -
Review from Jody B.
Cape Coral, FL
5/25/2012
We dined at the elephant bar and the service and food was fabulous. Our server was on point! The manager came over and made sure all ofour needs were met. I was impressed with cleanliness of this restaurant. I would definately go back!
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Review from John M.
Sanford, FL
5/5/2012
It's ok as far as malls go. Lots of young kids hang out here on Fridays and the weekends. Pretty dead most of the time otherwise. The McDonald's just closed in the food court so that sucks. But it is a nice chill mall so still worth a trip if you're up for some shopping.
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Review from Justin I.
3/19/2012
The Altamonte Mall is a solid mall. We are fans because of it's location and because they have all the common stores. It's hard to give the Altamonte Mall five stars when there is a super nice, brand new mall with higher end stores in town, like Millenia. Four stars is fair and I have to agree with most of my fellow Yelper's comments. Alicia P. hits all the highlights and between Stephanie L., Leslie W., and Colleen, they cover everything else. All in all, the Altamonte Mall is a four star mall with potential to achieve the fifth one down the road.
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Review from Andrea M.
3/18/2012
I've only been here once but I LOVE this mall!! It has great stores (H&M, Forever 21, Express, and others). I actually didn't have time to really browse around since I was in a rush and on a mission looking for specific clothing (business professional). I found a black blazer at H&M and also a black dress to wear underneath of that. I got a pearl necklace and pearl earrings at Forever 21. and BAM my professional outfit was done! To eat they have my favorite place ever, Chick-Fil-A, and also some awesome frozen yogurt place...yummy! Two stories, large mall. I've never been to the Mall of Millenia (which is supposedly the best mall ever in Orlando), but this mall was good.
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Review from Alicia P.
Altamonte Springs, FL
2/21/2011 33 Check-ins Here
Totally biased review: I live within walking distance of this mall, so it immediately earns extra points for being easily accessible.
Combined with the Mac store, an ADORABLE little gift and clothing store right next to the Mac store (cannot remember the name for the life of me, but it's just too sweet), a great big open-late Barnes and Nobles, my stylist at Regis, Macy's, Ulta, Coach, Guess, Bebe, White House/Black Market and Buckle.. well.. let's just say it's pretty damn rare that I need to venture to any other mall.
I've heard an H&M is going where New York & Co., used to be. It remains to be seen, but once that happens I'll probably only journey to Florida Mall once a year. -
Review from Nic J.
10/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
LOVE this mall. One of my favorites in the Orlando area
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Review from Daniel M.
9/15/2010 3 Check-ins Here
The GAP?
Check.
Baby GAP?
Check.
Food Court with multiple versions of Bourbon Chicken and Cinnabon?
Check.
Abercrombie and Hollister for teenagers?
Check.
Apple Store for bearded hipsters and free WiFi?
Check.
Barnes and Noble for leaving your husband who really, really doesn't want to be at the mall?
Check!
Everything you could want in a vanilla retail experience, plus a convenient two-story design keeping everything close?
Check. -
Review from Colleen B.
Orlando, FL
It's ok. Getting better. Especially with the up and coming surrounding area of Crane's Roost Park, the neighborhood is really looking up.
I remember this was the first mall I laid eyes on when I moved from PA and I thought to myself... they call this a mall?
The one thing I am really not diggin' is the addition of the tattoo shop on the first level. A tattoo shop in a mall... ummmmm... no! It kinda made me squirm and I love tattoos - just ummm... not in a mall people! So weird to me.
I love that Apple is now here and I don't have to drive to Millenia to fight the tourist crowd when I need a quick fix. I love the Macy's here too, not overwhelming and convenient!
They have some ok nail and hair salons too. I used to go here all the time but have ventured out to other locations because of other reasons but if I was in a rush, I would trust these options to hit up this mall to get my needs fulfilled.Listed in: Retail Therapy, Altamonte Springs Hot Spots
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Review from Annette G.
Orlando, FL
10/21/2009 1 Check-in Here
It's been years since I last was here... a good 8 at least. I was in need of some wardrobe updates, and this is pretty much the only place there is a Lane Bryant in the Orlando area anymore, so off I went on a Tuesday night.
First off, I know it was a Tuesday night but, the mall had just enough people in it so that it didn't feel 'dead' but at the same time, you felt like you had the stores to yourself. And speaking of the stores, each one I went into was really well stocked. I didn't get that 'picked over' vibe, even from the sale racks! This left me somewhat stupefied, to be quite honest.
I guess I'm used to going to Florida Mall where there is always a gaggle of tourists in my way, the stores are picked clean and the mall itself is well... a bit dirty.
Even the Apple store wasn't crowded! Seriously! Amazing.
I'm sure weekends are an entirely different story, but I tend to avoid malls on the weekend. So.. yeah. This one feels like it's farther from me (I live in SE Orlando) but it's really only a mile or two different than Florida mall. Definitely worth it.
5 big ups from me! -
Review from Natalie C.
Orlando, FL
Updated - 11/12/2008
I just realized that there is a Police office on the lower floor of the mall. That, to me, is a great resource for any mall to have and yet I've rarely seen one. So way to go Altamonte for being pro-active.
Also, I wanted to mention that Black Friday starts at 12:01am here at the mall with a big event. Rockin Shoppin Eve will bring in the Christmas shopping season with a bang. Coffee will be served and sales will be had if you are able to stay awake after your Turkey dinner and be ready to go at midnight.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/24/2008
I agree with the majority of other reviews about this mall. It's a nice that it's a bit off the… Read more »
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Review from Leslie W.
2/5/2009 1 Check-in Here
I've been living in Altamonte for a long time and I must say the Altamonte Mall has definitely seen some major improvements in the past few years. Recently, they have updated the movie theater from a lowly 2 theater shack into a stadium-seating multiplex, updated the stores in the mall to now include an Apple store and Coach store as well as given Cranes Roost (located behind the mall) a very sophisticated face lift.
The mall includes a good mixture of high end retailers including Coach, Apple, Macy's and Mac makeup as well as mid-level retailers. The mall also boasts flavorful restaurants such as The Elephant Bar, Seasons 52, The Ale House and Bahamas Breeze. Located adjacent to the mall is Uptown Altamonte which also boasts numerous retail stores and smaller restaurants.
While the Altamonte movie theater is by far my favorite, be weary of going on Friday or Saturday evenings when it is swarmed with teenagers eager to escape the house.
Overall, it is a fantastic location to shop, eat, browse, see a movie or walk a couple miles at scenic Cranes Roost. -
Review from Barie W.
Winter Park, FL
5/20/2010
Although the Fashion Square mall is closer to me, the Altamonte Mall is always my first choice. With the decline of stores in Fashion Square (it's starting to look more like the Magic Mall) and the addition of Barnes & Noble, AMC, Ulta, The Elephant Bar and more upscale stores, such as Coach, Bebe and Apple, there really is no comparison.
There is plenty of parking at Altamonte Mall and it's never packed, so the foot traffic has a good flow. A short walk to Crane's Roost or Uptown Altamonte and you could easily spend a whole day in this area.
The Florida Mall and Mall at Millenia are great, but if you want to avoid, the crowds, tourists and traffic, the Altamonte Mall is the place to go. -
Review from Kerry M.
Altamonte Springs, FL
6/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Personally, I think its the best mall in Orlando. They have everything you could need. Its not touristy and packed all the time. (Just around holidays like normal.) It has good stores, and good deals. The food court is adequate, and there is always parking. There are also a lot of good stores around the mall area. I come here all the time when I need just about anything.
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Review from Heather H.
Apopka, FL
1/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great Shopping. Clean, safe.
Have just about every store you could want.
Coach
Apple
Express
Hollister
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Review from Amanda K.
Orlando, FL
8/10/2008
Awesome Altamonte!
Altamonte Mall is one of my favorite malls in the Orlando area. It is quaint, away from the city hustle and bustle, and has a very atmospheric element to it.
The Good:
Come and Chill!: There are a million places to sit and just take a breather here, which is great when you're doing some marathon shopping, And the fact that there's a little river nearby just makes this mall feel tranquil instead of busy.
Crowded?: I've been to this place several times, and I have never seen this place full of people. This could have something to do with the fact that I normally shop in the evenings, BUT I still count it as a good thing.
The Bad:
Generic Stores: Unlike Millenia, or even Florida Mall, there's nothing at Altamonte that really screams for a special trip. You've got all the basic mall department and specialty stores, and besides those, you're really just looking at stuff you've already seen.
I really like Altamonte because it's relatively small and is almost never crowded. However, if you're looking for a unique shopping experience I would recommend somewhere else.
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Review from Amy S.
8/29/2010 1 Check-in Here
Not the biggest or best mall I have visited. Nonetheless, it's very clean and has all the essential stores in a mall one would need. I also love the fact it has an Apple store!
The department stores are pretty small, so you're not going to have a large selection to choose from.
Most malls generally have plenty of comfy chairs and benches placed throughout to sit and rest, etc. This mall has a few hard benches here and there, but not many. They definitely need to add more so I can have a place to plop hubby down.
If I want something from Coach or Apple, I'll purposely head to this mall. Both stores have excellent customer service. But if I want to just shop, I won't be going to this mall. -
Review from Daisy J.
6/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
My safe haven away from all the tourists. It's a longer drive from my house, but it definitely has a better selection than fashion square, & not nearly the zoo that is the Florida mall. It has all of your basics: Macy's, forever21, wet seal, bath & body.. etc. It's indoors so it's a great way to escape the Floridian heat. The food court is one of the best I've seen! It's got a wide selection of chinese, Indian, Mediterranean, and a mcdonald's if you're looking for something more familiar.
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Review from Janene H.
9/24/2008 45 Check-ins Here
Props for being 2 stories with a decent amount of stores and being close to my house. The variety and quality of stores are nothing spectacular. When given the choice I would rather go to FL or Millenia Mall. One thing about Altamonte mall is that it is usually pretty empty of people which makes shopping a little nicer.
It has been around forever though and I remember when there was only this mall and Fashion Square. Hmmm... I guess I'm dating myself. Anyway, it has been updated a few times and now has a nice AMC movie theater nearby as well as a Season's 52, Ale House and Bahama Breeze all within walking distance of the mall. Most recently they added the Elephant Bar. -
Review from Julie A.
10/11/2008
Malls that throw concerts? Lol. Pretty spiffy. Circa 2000 I was here for their July 4 Red Hot and Boom concert to see Filipina group One Voice.
I don't remember shopping Altamonte Mall back then, but when I went there recently, they had some really nice high end stores and plenty of people were about. I was on the search for a cute evening dress and there were so many cool stores that specialized in just that.
But alas, my lunch break was over when I finally found the perfect store and I would have to continue the search closer to my friend's house in the Fashion Square Mall (sigh). -
Review from Erin S.
3/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Compared with other smaller malls in the are, like the Florida Mall, Altamonte Mall is by far the best. It has a good selection and variety of stores, it has a great food court, and even a play area for kids. If I need to go out shopping, this is definitely one of my usual stops!
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Review from Nathan R.
Orlando, FL
10/6/2008
While this mall is a bit out of the way for me, I still like to go here second to Millenia to broaden my shopping options. They have a good variety of stores, including my current favorite (G by Guess, Guess' cheap ugly step sister). Of course they also have the expected department stores (Macy's, Dilliards) and clothing stores (Abercrombie, Gap, AE).
The way this mall is set up makes it never seem crowded...or maybe it never is, but either way I appreciate it. In the surrounding area within walking distance is Bahama Breeze, Elephant Bar, and Seasons 52, if you feel like skipping out on the delicious food court. -
Review from Kelly F.
Orlando, FL
10/6/2008
This is a mall that I don't get to venture out to often because it's literally on the other side of town from where I live, but it is a favorite. Maybe it's because I don't go there often or because it's not Waterford Lakes, where I shop most of the time, but whatever the reason the Altamonte Mall has a good mixture of shops, eateries and randomness. The newest addition is the Apple store, which I'm sure is long awaited by those Apple-addicts in the area.
Among the other shops, Guess, Forever 21 and the department stores are the ones I frequent. I'm not one to follow or keep up with fashion, but this mall makes me feel somewhat in the know. I always leave with a good amount of stuff...and it's not hard to find a great deal. either Another aspect about this mall that's appealing is that it's mostly locals who shop here, which is nice.
Parking is pretty well organized and I've never had a problem finding a spot. However, this mall gets rather busy during the holidays and since it's very close to I-4 it makes traffic hellish trying to get in and out of there. Perhaps another reason I avoid this place at times.
Overall, I'm a fan...but wish it were just a bit closer. -
Review from Albert P.
12/11/2010 16 Check-ins Here
My favorite mall in the Orlando area. They have every store I love, especially the Apple Store. Its never too crowded and there is always a vast amount of parking. Overall, a great mall.
Listed in: Born to Shop
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Review from Jamie K.
San Antonio, TX
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Review from Stephanie L.
Orlando, FL
8/20/2010
So far, my favorite mall in the Orlando area. I used to live five minutes away from the Altamonte Mall and its one of the only thing I miss about that town. They have every store I love, except those small lower quality (but cheap) stores like 579 and the Body Shop (which is why I took off a star). Its never too crowded and there is always a vast amount of parking. Overall, a great mall.
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Review from Ronnie S.
Mt Dora, FL
10/14/2010 5 Check-ins Here
I am sure if you read other reviews you will get the low down on all the stores which are in this mall. Fact is that this mall is the best one on our side of town. Compared to the others nearby this one takes the cake. Cranes Roost which is a walking distance of like 1 minute is a nice lake in which you can sometimes find events being held such as "Red, Hot and Boom" which is held every 4th of July depending on the weather. Just remember during big events such as this there is heavy traffic. The lake also has frequent walkers, runners and dog walkers taking the walk way around it. In the evenings they have a fountain water and light show at I believe 8 and 9 that dances to some music being played which pertains to the time of year. To get to this mall take I4 to 436 and head east one 436. The mall will be on the left a few lights down.
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Review from Tom A.
12/14/2007 16 Check-ins Here
Still a great mall to go, alot of changes in the malls past history including an additional movie theather and the food court is still good
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Review from Tammy B.
3/26/2010
This is an average mall. Food court, department stores, and side stores are the usual. If you're east of east of 17/92, head north to Seminole Towne Center in Sanford. Seminole Towne Center is also your average, but less crowded than Altamonte and it has a very-cool burger joint that sells beer in the food court.
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Review from Dan B.
1/5/2009
Ah, the quintessential suburban American mall. Altamonte Mall has been there for me since I first moved to Fern Park 18 years ago. The mall has changed slowly over time, but the basic structure remains the same. The food court is still pretty good. Any food court sporting a Cinnabon and the typical Chinese place is good in my book. The Department Stores like Macy's, Dillard's, JC Penney, and Sears are all decent. The addition of the Barnes n Noble a few years ago killed the smaller Walden Books, but the change ended up being for the better. Classics like Hot Topic, Spencer Gifts, and the artist formerly known as electronics boutique still reside at the mall. The exterior of the mall is unique in the different levels you get. The new restaurant, Elephant Bar, is an Asian Fusion restaurant whose food is great and for a decent cost. The only negative, yet necessary addition to the mall has been the AMC Altamonte 18. It killed my childhood favorite, the Altamonte 8, but didn't fail to attract the hordes of Middle Schoolers that infested its corridors. Parking is now very difficult and ticket prices are outrageous. Their latest policy was to remove student discounts! It was necessary, however, due to the population surge in Altamonte Springs at the turn of the millenium.
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Review from Lori G.
Orlando, FL
10/21/2008
This is your typical American mall, pretty to look at, with a wide array of all your favorite mall variety shops. Even an indoor playground for disposing of that 5 year olds energy before dragging him on to the second level of this plaza. This mall offers nothing over the top, just a place to get done all that shopping in a light bright atmosphere or browse the latest fashions with like minded mall goers. You'll find Bebe, Aldo, Abercrombie, Ann Taylor, and even Coach here. And those are just the higlights of A-C. The upper level has a large food court, and it wouldn't be a mall if not for the prerequisite samples of bourbon and teriaki chicken, They were even handing out delicious strawberry smoothy samples from Nature's Choice, making it unnecessary to actually pay for lunch and come away with a nice mid-day snack for free. Of course after you've tired yourself out at mall portion of this complex head across the parking lot for dinner at Bahama Breeze, a local favorite, or the new Elephant Bar theme restaurant. Then end your night with a flick at the Altamonte multiplex, also a short walk away. A whole day of entertainment without the need of your vehicle, except of course to drop off all those newly bought couldn't live without items.
