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Walden Galleria Mall
Category: Shopping Shopping Centres Shopping Centres [Edit]
1 Walden GalleriaBuffalo, NY 14225
(716) 681-7600
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 9:30 pm
Sun 10 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
22 reviews for Walden Galleria Mall
Review Highlights
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"Just about all of my favorite stores are here." In 14 reviews -
"...Sephora, Apple, Ann Taylor, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Loft." In 4 reviews -
"CHEESECAKE FACTORY (this deserves its own review." In 3 reviews
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22 reviews in English
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Review from Dave M.
4/9/2012
I love this mall. Generally, I'm not the type of guy who will go way out of the way to go to a certain place, but I can say that in the times that I've gone to the Galleria, it has always been worth the drive, plus it keeps the little lady happy as a clam.
It has pretty much any store to feed your need, is nice and clean, and even the quality of the customers seems solid. A few too many Buffalo Sabre-centric shops, but hey, small price to pay.
I also highly dig the amount of walking around room there is. Even when I went at Christmas time, there was very little bumping into people.
Bonus points for the several pet adoption shops and booths, the several quality restaurants within the mall to accompany the food court, the little game shop where you can play old SNES games, and the theater. -
Review from Patrick L.
Greene, NY
3/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is one of the better shopping malls in this part of the country. It is clean and spacious, with stores for almost anything you can imagine.
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Review from Austin J.
Depew, NY
3/29/2012
The Galleria Mall is a great mall, the best in Buffalo definitely. It is very clean, and well maintained, first off, and has a big selection of stores. They just built a new section in the mall, too, and added a lot of stores. Among the stores I like, Hollister, Abercrombie, Oakley Store, Macy's, and Spencer's. It also has a food court with Subway, a Japanese restaurant, Chinese restaurant, Sbarros, and a Dairy Queen/ Orange Julius. It is a good mall for kids to hang around in, although I would recommend weekends, and, quite frankly, it seems the mall does too. I say this because there is a policy in place that kids cannot go to the mall between 4 p.m. to close on Fridays and Saturdays, although they can go from 12-4. Sundays, though, they can go all day, along with Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I support the mall on the "no kids allowed without parents" rule on Fridays and Saturdays, because, of one thing, Canadians. The Canadians are an obstacle, and the only reason I give this mall 4 stars. They come here because the Canadian dollar is worth more, and it borders Buffalo. They come on Friday and stay in hotels, and usually swarm the Galleria on Saturday.
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Review from Jill J.
Seattle, WA
9/28/2011 3 Check-ins Here
It's a mall-- what can I say?
This is a two story mall. It's very nice. There are lots of stores to choose from, and it is very bright.
I noticed that this mall has some very high-end stores, as well as low end. Shopping fun for everyone. -
Review from Jen I.
5/8/2011
Everytime I come to this mall it gets crappier. I mean, it has stores that I like, but I guess since most of the US stores I used to go to Buffalo for are here now, it's not as good. Of course the US counterparts are better and usually have more variety, but it's just not the same.
I also want to mention that for a mall this size, it has the worst food court EVER. There's like, 2 sub places, Arby's, a japanese place, taco bell, and maybe theres 2 I'm forgetting. MAYBE. But that's it! There's a Johnny Rockets in the mall which I guess is ok...but kinda skimpy and definitely disappointing. -
Review from Ashley S.
5/22/2011
Setting: I needed some more professional clothes for school so I decided to go across the border to check out Ann Taylor, the LOFT, etc. This is the closest mall to Toronto so decided to drop by. I went in April right after the Easter weekend.
Pros:
- it's so clean and so spacious!
- not at all crowded (we got there at around 4ish)
- so many great stores that aren't in Canada (like the aforementioned stores + Express, the Limited, etc)
- CHEESECAKE FACTORY (this deserves its own review!)
Cons:
- I wish it opened a little bit earlier than 10am
- more bathrooms would be nice
- not in Canada!
Conclusion: I would totally come back to this mall if I want to do some cross border shopping. First though I would check out the Factory Outlets and then come here.
p.s. they have a rule where kids under 18 (?) are not allowed to be in the mall from Friday afternoon all the way to Saturday close. I've never seen this in Canada.. -
Review from Rosa B.
Port Allegany, PA
11/16/2011
I live in PA. I drive to Buffalo mostly because it's the nearest airport. I like exploring new areas so I checked the mall out. It's pretty much has everything. Low end to High end stores. If you need to shop or walk around it's a good place to check out!
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Review from Kat F.
3/17/2010 1 photo
Since when do I like malls??
Come here for soft pretzels, live fitness demonstrations, elusive cosmetics and hair product brands and to stumble upon an absurdly large proportion of shoppers with neck tattoos and face piercings. Apparently it's a Buffalo thing to indulge in both of these ill-advised trends.
I shall break the mall's contents into two separate divisions:
1) STORES WE HAVE IN CANADA BUT THAT ARE BETTER HERE:
Urban Outfitters - Wouldn't you know it, every time I'm perusing UO's website and come across something I like, it's an item that doesn't ship to Canada or is only available in certain stores - American stores. The UO at Walden is in the new part of the mall with Forever 21 and it's massive and stocks lots of things you can't find at the Canadian counterparts. Also, it's frequented by far fewer douchehounds than the likes of which you can smell at the Queen and Eaton Centre locations in Toronto.
Forever 21 - I could hardly absorb how massive this renovated and relocated store was on my last visit. I scarcely had a chance to walk across the entire first floor within thirty minutes and I was carrying so many things to try on that my forearms were squealing in pain. You know the drill: cheap, somewhat disposable clothing, lots of sales, lots of styles and long wait times in the fitting rooms. Devote extra time to this store.
Apple Store - Again, there's better stock here. Last time I visited it was unusually empty compared to what I'm used to, and I found all sorts of iPod cozies, screen protectors, laptop cases and other accessories that aren't available at my nearest Apple Store.
2) STORES WE DON'T HAVE IN CANADA:
Delia's - I love the cardigans and jeans they sell here, plus they usually have cute t-shirts and knit sweaters, and all are unique and affordable. This store used to be a lot better than it is now, but it's still decent.
Auntie Annie's - Soft pretzels. An indulgence for us poor Ontarians that have access to so few in our cities (unless maybe you're from Kitchener/Waterloo). Try to eat fewer than half a dozen in one sitting because hey, you want to actually fit into your purchases from the next store on the list...
Victoria's Secret - When you come here, stock up on IPEX bras. They say that La Senza's quality has improved since it's now owned by VS, but I don't buy it. There's always a ludicrous 4-for-1 deal going on here and nothing I buy is ever full price. Peruse the website beforehand for ideas and then go to town - don't forget to pick up some So Sexy shampoo & conditioner - it's a fiendish tool for courting.
DSW - I'm not a huge shoe shopper but if you are, join the rest of the Canadian border-shopping masses and stock up here. There's a garbage can right outside DSW that is literally overflowing with shoeboxes and filthy Havaianas, presumably discarded because the shoes won't be declared at customs.
J Crew - CASHMERE. Get it here. Again, look at the catalogue online before you go. There's also a J Crew outlet at the outlet mall on Military if you want discounted J Crew from last season.
Dick's Sporting Goods - I bought a pedometer recommended to me by Runner's World ($7) and two pairs of last year's Nike Air Pegasus ($70 each) for less than half of what they were listed at in Canadian sports stores.
FYI: If you're looking for the CCO, this isn't the mall you're looking for - it's located at the outlet mall in Niagara Falls, NY: http://www.yelp.com/bi... -
Review from Jen L.
5/22/2010
Other than being a major clusterfuck on the weekends (especially when it's a Candian holiday weekend), it's a pretty good mall. There's lots of eating options (Melting Pot, PF Chang's, Cheesecake Factory and more, along with a food court), some trendy stores (Urban Outfitters, etc.) and the staples I need: Sephora, Apple, Ann Taylor, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Loft.
Tips:
* The restrooms on the second floor near Macy's are heinous.
* The clothes at Macy's are adequate - not as cute as you'd expect but not as bad as at the Eastern Hills Mall.
* If you order an Aunt Annie's pretzel, you must get a side of the salsa-cheese dip.
* If you smile and ask nicely, the checkout lady at Lord & Taylor might give you an extra 20% off coupon.
* Avoid the Canadians! They will run your ass over inside the mall AND in the parking lot. -
Review from Naureen H.
Dublin, CA
2/14/2010
I love shopping malls...call me crazy. Its definitely cathartic for me to walk around the mall and I dont have to buy anything.
Walden Galleria is a fantastic mall. Its got most of all the stores you would want for men, women, kids and even pets! The only thing they are lacking is any maternity stores...check my other reviews for the one I found down the street. A movie theatre, cheesecake factory, melting pot, food court, spca adoption center, macys, jc penny, gap, rampage, dsw blah blah blah...check out their website. The mall has tonnes of parking and is huge. They are really child friendly with changing/nursing rooms and plenty of stuff to do.
There are lots of hotels to stay at nearby and its directly off of the highway which makes it really easy to get to from the GTA.
I went this past Presidents Day weekend and the sales were amazing! -
Review from Veronica A.
Buffalo, NY
8/24/2011 61 Check-ins Here
Compared to the other malls that Buffalonians have to shop at, this is the best. Two floors of bratty teenagers and Canadians, decent restaurant options, and every store you can think of. They have a few new additions of Michael Kors, H&M, Garage, Arden B, 77 Kids, and Anthropologie. Plus two new options in the food court, The Pomegranate and Mr. Souvlaki. I wouldn't suggest coming here on weekends, but other than that it's pretty decent.
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Review from Katey G.
1/16/2009
Yeah, this is the biggest mall in the area. But that doesn't make it OMG WTF fantastic.
In the past couple of years, the Galleria has seen some MAJOR expansion. There is a new movie theater, and about 20 new stores and three (or more) restaurants. We now have valet parking for the fat and lazy (or, like me, those with broken limbs.) Though cmon, if you get valet parking at a mall, you may want to reconsider your life.
Valet ranting aside, the mall is much better than it used to be. We finally have an Urban Outfitters, but still no H&M. That makes me a sad yelper. I guess we'll always have something to strive for, eh?
There are a variety of stores in the mall, new and old. Anything from kitchen gear to clothing to sports wear to shoes, etc.
The place is wheelchair accessible, but for such a big place there are only two elevators, placed way far apart. So plan wisely! -
Review from Kelly S.
8/7/2007 2 Check-ins Here
If I had to rank this mall out of all the malls in the area, I would have to give it 5 stars. But, seriously, this place is mediocre at best. If one wants to dress like all of the other Buffy-ho drones, hie thee to the Galleria!
Stores I like: Sephora (finally!), Banana Republic (so I can look like all the other corporate clones), JCrew (so I can look like all the other country club clones), F21 (so I can be 35 going on 16), Dick's (snowboard & golf gear!), Williams-Sonoma (cooking gear), Lord & Taylor (now has BCBG!!), the Limited (cheesy suits but jersey dresses), DSW (finding that one pair of Cole-Haan is like finding a needle in a haystack), Apple (so I can jack up my iPod). . .
Stores I don't like: All the rest but especially Spencer's, Dave & Barry's, the Food Court (other than Ted's Hot Dogs)Listed in: Born to Shop/Buffalo Style
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Review from Erica M.
Buffalo, NY
1/10/2010
Ok, so it doesn't have every single store you can think of, but for Buffalo it's pretty darn awesome! You cannot compare this to NYC, you can't compare ANYTHING to NYC. And don't blame the mall for what you don't see INSIDE the stores, the mall isn't responsible for the poor merchandise at oh say, JC Penney.
What they do have is a huge selection of over 200 stores from your major department stores (Macy's, Sears, Lord and Taylor) to specialty stores (the previously mentioned Sephora, Coach, Solstice, Lucky, Bebe, and all those other places you'd expect to find). On top of that, there are some fabulous choices for food including Jack Astor's (which has been there from the beginning), Cheescake Factory, Bravo!, Bar Louie, PF Chang's, The Melting Pot, and Hyde Park. Plus there is a food court with many choices.
One fault I would have is there is no bookstore. Apparently some deal fell through with Barnes and Noble over an escalator. Hopefully they will get one in there soon.
Be prepared to have patience on the weekends. Due to the US's poor economy and lowered dollar, there is a glut of Canadian shoppers. It's really fantastic for Erie county's taxes, but stressful for someone like me that likes to get in, get what I want and get out. Plus I believe there is no way that new wing of the mall would have been built, nor would we have such fantastic dinner choices without the Canadians. But could you try to be a little neater? There is so much garbage left all over the place it's ridiculous. Maybe break down a shoe box once in a while, ok? But truly, it's a small price to pay for the wonderful shopping center we have. -
Review from Colin P.
San Francisco, CA
8/20/2011
Need more souvenir shops. Very Clean. Variety of stores.
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Review from Bibiana C.
New York, NY
11/3/2009
Honestly? I can never shop here.
You walk out of one store and into another and its as if you never left...there is NO section, every store has the same thing, though the tailoring quality changes .
Though we finay got a Sephora, I still have to order everything online, since the store is uber tiny and has like, 2 hair lines ( Frederick Fekkai and Phyto). Another reason I miss NY...oh Columbia, im counting the days...but back on track...
Even though they have added new stores in a weird new annex, the layout leaves much to be desired. Plus the big name stores don't even have a great selection, which I guess can only be blamed on the merchandiser/buyer.
I got a million compliments while shopping ( i was wearing an ensembe consisting of H&M tights, Reiss jacket, and Aerosoles shoes)...and those from NY instanty knew...seriously, if they got an H&M, maybe, just maybe, they could bring style back and bring about the overdue death of F21... -
Review from Brad K.
Schaumburg, IL
1/18/2010
I think this is the biggest mall in Buffalo.
It's OK. -
Review from Hailey E.
2/21/2009
Just returned from a day of shopping in Buffalo! The Galleria seems to get bigger (and somehow more confusing to navigate) each time we go there. The colours of spring were in full-force and while massive snow flakes fell from the sky outside,I was feeling warm and cozy in the mall trying on sun dresses! The prices weren't remarkable - no major sales here - but the mall was full of people -- a good sign considering what the newspapers keep saying about this recession. At the end of the day, a few fun purchases were made (which likely won't be worn until the weather gets MUCH warmer) and I had my fill of Buffalo shopping until next time...
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Review from Theresa J.
Malden, MA
4/9/2010
Me and the boyfriend went here the other day while I was there visiting. I really thought this mall had the usual stores you expect to see but a few I had never even heard of. The mall is ridiculously large. I was tired just from walking across the parking lot.....lol. The food court was sort of tiny for such a large mall so I took off a star for that. Other than that I really enjoyed the mall here.
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Review from Kali A.
Orlando, FL
7/19/2007
This is the best mall in the area. They have lots good stores, and this is really the only mall I shop at. Just about all of my favorite stores are here! There's also a great selection of places to eat.
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Review from A S.
9/27/2010
Rather disappoint mall. The usual Macy's, Best Buy, Lord & Taylor etc etc but the range of clothing was poor. Best shop in here was the Apple Store with a good choice of stands for the iPad!
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Review from Cookie X.
Buffalo, NY
1/25/2009
This is a large mall with two stories all your staple stores. Over the past year or so it has grown and now has become too crowded. On an average weekend expect to be annoyed by slow walkers and people standing in the middle of the walkway. I prefer McKinley just because it is not so crowded.
