North Dekalb Mall

I don’t know how this place is still in business. It’s definitely a mall casualty. It can’t possibly stay open much longer. There was nearly no one there when we were there Thursday afternoon. That said, it makes it a nice place to go if you like to avoid crowds… so long as they have the stores (and inventory) you desire.

North DeKalb Mall is definitely not the poshiest of malls. Not even close. The main retail stores are Marshalls, Ross, Macy’s, and Burlington Coat Factory. The fact that ¾ of these are discount stores is quite amazing. Luckily, I like discount stores. I think I have only been to the Macy’s once and it was quite some time ago. There is an AMC Theatres here. I have been once to see a Bollywood film. They are quite good for those if that’s your thing. I typically also go for Bath & Body Works. Not much else. A number of the smaller establishments are typically not my things. But I have visited the African and accessories store since my mom wanted to check them out. It suits me fine for my quick discount shopping, but not somewhere I would want to hang out.

There’s nothing really interesting about this place. I’ve only come here for the movie theater and that’s all. Apparently, this place isn’t owned by Simon Property Group, which owns Northlake Mall, Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza, and a few other Georgia malls, so there really isn’t much to be here about. The last time I checked the website I noticed the only renovation being made was a Dollar Tree store being added. Honestly? They can’t do something better like renovate certain things? Never coming back.

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER!
It seems that those of us who have a nice mall like North Point are just plain bored with it while those who have North Dekalb Mall are just as bored. I appreciate this mall because it is not the typical suburban mall and it has a certain flavor that is quite refreshing. It has your basic discount stores like Ross, Burlington Coat Factory and Marshalls. It also had a Macy’s which in no way compares to the North Point Macy’s but is still a viable shopping option.
This mall is a great asset to the community because it also has many services that benefit the community such as a fitness studio, barber shop, hair salon, dance studio for kids. This is an urban mall so you expect to see stores that reflect the make up of the community, (African inspired stores, urban clothing stores for men and women, a millinery shop that serves men and women, and hair products and accessory stores). This mall has a movie theater and a food court with three remaining restaurants. They have quite a few additional stores that I can’t begin to name but are just very interesting to browse and explore.
What do you want people? It’s a dying urban mall! The powers that be are trying to do everything possible to keep it going and give the community a place to shop, receive needed services and gather. Be thankful!

Really, how is this still a mall? There’s really nothing to do here. The only thing worth doing is the AMC movie theater. This mall used to have a lot of good stores and restaraunts, but there’s really nothing to do here now.

Wait how is this mall still open?
*lets stop and ponder for a minute*
while yall is pondering I am pouring me some sweet tea!
*Knocks on the computer screen is it on?
Girl where do I begin? How is this a mall? Why is it still open? The world will never know. This place they call a mall is more like a ghost town. Always seem full and pack but when you go in its dry and quiet LOL!
Do not let those cars fool you miss thing. Those cars are for the business that’s connecting to the mall for example, Ross, Marshall.
I’ve been to this location 3 Times.
My most recent visit was ¹²⁄₂₂
I came here to paint pottery. That is it nothing more nothing less.
On 12.22 I came to pick up my pottery my brother, godson and I painted.
We notice Santa was still taking pictures with the kids.
I took my godson to see santa.
Let me tell you the tea about santa.
Honey Ms Santa was very small and appeared sickly
Lanky
Not friendly
Did not ask the kids what they wanted for Christmas, have you been a good child and you know the rest of that crazy stuff they suppose to ask,.
This is how our encountered went down
*NEXT IN LINE*
Santa-​Hey how are you
Okay say cheese
Godson-​Cheese
Santa okay here is some candy
Honey if I knew he was going to appear sickly and be boring We would’ve left .
Santa is just like the mall old and dried up!!!
The food is nasty here. Ordered Chinese food you could tell it was sitting there for years. YES GIRL YEARSSSSSSSS!!!
To sum this boring review up
Do not go here unless you NEED SOMETHING BAD!!!
This is not a MALL!
This is a SWAP MARKET OR SOMETHING!
You’ve been warn!
*sips tea and i am out*

this mall is like an insider secret. No matter how crowded other malls get, this mall isnt. sometimes I wonder how it’s still open, but I love being able to shop at Burlington, Marshalls and Ross without the crowds.

Why shop here? Sad mall none of the stores are shop worthy and the maceys looks like a bargain basement store. It is not as nice as the other maceys not worth the trip

I loved this mall. It was not been well kept and many stores have closed. Thank goodness someone has purchased the property and restoring the building into an open air mall. This concept was big back in the day!

FINALLY, this mall has been bought by Sterling for re-​development into an open-​air concept mall (as of 5÷16÷14). I’m very excited for this new, much-​needed change.
I went to North Dekalb Mall, a place that I used to shop at for years back in the early 2000’s, for the first time in over 5 years. I was saddened by what has come of it… nearly 60% of the stores have shutdown. The only reason why I went is b/​c there’s a Ross and a Marshalls within a close proximity to each other. When I walked into Marshalls I was pleasantly surprised to see the crowd of mixed demographics all shopping in this fairly new and tidy store. Ross, well, it was quite disorderly, but aren’t most Ross stores like that? Oh there’s also a GNC and a bath&body works here.
The Macy’s is quite mediocre, quiet, usually no crowds. Recently, they got rid of their Junior’s department.
I hate having to walk around inside the mall b/​c it’s so creepy and quite sketch people that work here. I don’t make eye contact with anyone inside the mall and speed walk to my next store.
The food court was desolate and only had 1 chinese restaurant, a popcorn place, Wendy’s, and a philly cheese steak place. There’s also an Applebee’s at the back of the mall. The AMC looked deserted as well.
This mall has been needing a monstrous over-​haul for a long time! It’s located in an amazing area… within the Emory, Decatur, North Druid Hills perimeter!!! I’m glad some company has finally seen the amazing potential this place will have. Looking forward to the new mall =)

Um, this mall can be super shady. I only do a pit stop because the Bath and Body Works seems to always have the scents I like that none of the others carry. That and it is on my way to Decatur. I park by Ross, look at no-​one and breeze right through Ross, do my business with Bath and Body works and am out in 8 minutes or less.

This place is dead and creepy. I feel bad for the people still working here. It’s obvious the mall was once a thriving place, but now half (perhaps more than half) of the stores are closed. And the ones still open didn’t have enough staff to handle… well, anything. We ended up putting our stuff down and leaving because there weren’t enough checkout clerks to handle the minuscule «crowd» in one store.

This mall used to be 3 or 4 stars back in the day… but that was years ago before the market crash and rise of internet shopping. I used to spend tons of time watching movies and eating lunch here with my friends every week. The shopping was never amazing, but it was more than good enough for a regular guy just looking to hang out with his friends. Unfortunately, most of the good stores have left and what is there just isn’t very interesting anymore. Luckily, the Macy’s and other big box stores are still in business to keep this place alive! The AMC movie theatre there is still a perfectly fine place to go see a movie and honestly why I think this mall has survived as long as it has.
I’m glad its still open for business because I spent a lot of time here as a kid and I hope they can turn things around!

This is not a mall that I would recommend anyone who ask you about a mall to go to. I’m surprised that this mall is still open. I’m assuming that the theater, Burlington, Marshals and Ross (worse one I have ever been to) is keeping this mall afloat. Surprisingly, there were a lot of cars in the parking lot so somebody is shopping here. I’m a fan of Marshals and the Burlington has a good baby depot area. While I haven’t had American Deli in this mall in a while or even if it is still in the mall… but they had the best chicken philly out of all the American Deli’s I have ever been to. This is not a hang out type of mall, you are going for what you want and keep it moving.

I was stabbed here in ’97… I am not sure how much it has changed since then, but I will have to say that the Unilocal 2 star designation of «Meh. I’ve experienced better» is a fair approximation of my sentiments for this establishment.
It happened right next to the arcade (don’t know if it is still there)
–M

For what it’s worth:
North DeKalb Mall is under new management and is offering new products and services to bring life back in to the mall.
Most of the vendors consider this place a «destination» mall, meaning that a majority of customers come in to see specific stores for specific purchases. However if you were to stroll around, coming in through the mall’s «Ross entrance», you’d see RC Fitness studio’s Zumba classes, Cleopatra Beauty Spa’s barbering, styling and spa services (including eyebrow threading), Devon’s Gourmet Popcorn’s in various flavors made daily. Feisty Jewelry’s handmade stylish rings, necklaces and bracelets, There are many vendors here including Avon, Bath and Bodyworks.
Then come the creative activities, such as the Pottery Place offering ceramic making classes, do it yourself mugs, teapots etc and (my own store) GAS– ART GIFTS both spots perfect for any creative kid (of any age)!
GAS-​ART GIFTS is an autographed children’s bookstore run by myself (R. Gregory Christie) I am an award winning children’s book illustrator with a passion for teaching art techniques and helping artists (of any age) tap in to their creativity. In my store I creating artwork, sell autographed children’s books and offer art instruction including a 5 dollar «drop in» weekend art class for intermediates and beginners! These simple drop in weekend classes consist of book binding, mono-​printing, painting techniques, collage and much more. This service is a hit with parents because it’s «drop in» or open hours from 1 pm — until closing both days and is all done in a safe and supportive environment. Just look for the white and orange store that has happy families, focused artists, museum quality artwork for sale and colorful, autographed books.
Come check out the entrepreneurs here in North DeKalb Mall and see the unique products and services.

I absolutely hate coming to this mall. I can never find anything I want. The only reason I came recently was the go to the theaters but even that one isn’t that great

There aren’t many reasons to like to or go to this mall. I can usually find something at most Macy’s locations but never at this one. I agree with most of the other reviews that this just might be the oldest mall in america if not the oldest it’s real damn close.
Even the movie theater isn’t a reason to visit.

Very sad. Very, very, very sad.

Highlight: The Obama Store existed here for about three months. It had a $ 3000 oil painting of Obama in the oval office shaking hands with JFK while, get this, Jesus H Christ is standing next to him, nodding his approval. I voted for the guy, but I find that crap to be hilarious. Needless to say, they sold less than necessary to pay rent and folded up shop.
You will love this mall if:
You need a cheap plastic cover for a flip phone.
You want a diamond crusted superman watch the size of a saucer.
You need a watch battery changed.
You want to sell extra gold to one of the eight «jewelers» in the mall who will melt it down and certainly not create any product with it.
You enjoy Applebees karaōke.
You’re only missing «the worst Macys in America» on your Atlanta scavenger hunt.
You enjoy parking lot carnivals.
You know what the heck Something Juanderful is or what the eff they sell.
You don’t want to be annoyed with bothersome variety in the food court (I believe only two haven’t closed).
You aspire to be the next North Dekalb Mall Idol for your age group to be on the wall of fame.
Seriously, this place is rotting from within. I gave it two stars only because it has a decent (over priced) movie theater and Applebees has cheap beer. Oh and it has a post office with the most stereotypical government employees in history who hate their jobs and make you know it.
Prediction: this mall will be closed down before 2012. Not sure what would even take its place since is seems they’ve salted the earth there.