- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Movies |
- All
Northland Shopping Center
Categories: Shopping Shopping Centers Shopping Outlet Stores Shopping Centers, Outlet Stores [Edit]
21500 Northwestern HwySouthfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-6272
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Northland Shopping Center
8 reviews in English
-
Review from Ted J.
Cleveland, OH
11/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Lots of stores but does have the "bazaar" feeling. I still feel comfortable taking my family there, and can find good deals at the variety of stores.
Other newer suburban malls have pulled many of the customers away. -
Review from RE A.
Detroit, MI
8/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Americas' first shoping center has been gutted and turned into a hang out instead of a place to find good deals. not much in the way of chain stores, but lots of small independent stores that might get your interest.
too many nail shops for one mall tho, and why not put some good food into the food court since it's apparently the star of the mall.
the cops who have their station in the mall are real sob's. they act like storm troopers when anything happens, and react as though they're in primetime for lock up.
This is not the type of place to randomly shop unless you have a specific item and it's found here. I worked here in high school back in the 70's and those good old days are no more for northland. -
Review from Nina M.
9/20/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Northland has turned into a flea market. The only nationally recognized stores are the anchor stores (Macy's and Target). Those 2 aren't that great either. The bathrooms are horrible and the building needs major renovations. I would only go to Northland if I needed a quick item or to visit Target. You find urban boutiques throughout the center and the lighting is not that great. Many of the stores are locally owned business. Which is fine if the stuff was worth buying. There is a better selection of tenants at Fairlane Mall in Dearborn.
Do not go to Northland if you want quality shopping. The stores are mediocre at best. But you don't have to worry about it being overly crowded as people are shopping at Fairlane, Twelve Oaks, or Somerset.
If you have kids: DO NOT go to Jeepers. The staff is horrible. The rides are a joke. They have black electrical tape holding down the carpet. The place is completely run down.
Overall Northland will not make it another 50 years without changing the perception of the mall. If they want repeat customers they need to: make sure people feel safe shopping there, bring in more established brands, and renovate the RESTROOMS!!! (I can't enjoy shopping if I am afraid of using the bathroom. I wanted to throw my shoes away the last time I went in there. YUK!)
NOTE: You know there is something wrong when McDonald's moves out of the mall. What mall doesn't have a decent food court. -
Review from Cherice J.
Detroit, MI
7/4/2008
I will try to be kind about Northland, because it used to be much better than it is now. Northland was actually the first mall in Michigan, although not many people know that. If you are a Detroit resident like myself, you now look at it and shake your head...
Northland has a few good shops that have still survived. Macy's is pretty much the only department store that still exist here, and there is also a Target that I actually go to most of the time. The shops inside are pretty local, and urban-geared. One interesting thing about this shopping center is the amount of shoe stores prevalent...seriously, there are maybe six Footlocker-esque shoe stores here. No clue why, considering the mall is only so big. Honestly, if you happen to stop by Northland, your best bet is to go in and grab some popcorn from Otto's and keep it moving... -
Review from Brian M.
Detroit, MI
7/22/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I have witnessed Northland go through some changes, but, say what you will, Northland is still around. Having said that, they must be doing something right. While I will freely admit Northland is by no means my favorite mall, it is quite convenient to me.
First, Northland's floor plan makes it quite a walkable mall, considering that it is somewhat circular in nature. Additionally, they have more independent retailers than many of the malls in the area. So, if supporting your local entrepreneur is your thing, this mall would be perfect for that. I will agree that Northland seriously lacks chain retailers and anchor tenants, but the Macy's,Target, and food court are quite decent. They also have a dentist, a podiatrist , a few hair salons, a couple nail shops, a shoe repair and a tailor, in case you need any of those services.
As far as the mall goes, there is much room for improvement. There isn't very much variety from one retailer to the next, and there is plenty of unutilized space inside the mall. However, they do have some clothing stores that offer merchandise somewhat unique to any other mall. While I would not go there for my entire wardrobe or anything (many of the stores are just not my cup of tea), it is still a decent place to find a few things in a pinch and an easy mall to get in and out quickly.Listed in: The Mall Tour
-
Review from Torrie B.
10/21/2010 10 Check-ins Here
Northland is great for unique finds that you won't find at your Somerset or Twelve Oaks Mall. There's a nice Macy's, Bakers, Lane Bryant, and a few other chain stores. Other than that, you'll find boutiques selling everything from air brushed t-shirts to eye brow threading. There are several beauty supply stores and women's boutiques. There's also a Target on the premises. Go early in the day to avoid the young crowd.
-
Review from Randy J.
Oak Park, MI
7/17/2010
I used to live literally down the street from Northland growing up, so it was always a frequent place for my family to shop. Being a kid, you used to look forward to going to Kay-Bee Toys, going to Otto's to get some ice cream, cookies, and popcorn, going to Hudson's to buy the latest gear or going downstairs to the bookstore to see if the new Goosebumps book came out.
Fast forward 15 or so years later and the mall is a total sham. Many of the stores have went out business, and the only decent stores I shop at are Macy's, Target and some of the shoe stores.The mall itself is in dire need of more businesses and a total renovation. The interior and exterior is so dated. I don't think much has changed about it since I was a kid. You can also look forward to being harassed by people asking you to buy their CDs. There are plenty of other places to shop in the Metro Detroit area so I try to avoid this place as much I can. -
Review from Nikki W.
Detroit, MI
7/30/2008 3 photos
You are not going to find a ton of department stores or chain stores inside the first indoor mall built in America; but you will find some really great boutiques and stores that cater to urban wear. While the center doesn't hold the reputation that brought people from over seas to visit it at one time; there is still some spark. There are 6 boutiques that carry unique pieces, 3 nail salons, 1 day spa, 1 dental center, 1 barbershop, 1 hair salon, a food court, Jeepers (for the kids), plenty of men and women shoe stores, a Macy's department store and plenty of other mall carts and independently owned business. While you may not spend the entire day there, you could definitely find something to your liking.
