Livingston Mall

Barnes and Noble is the only reason to come here, it was always used to be a after school place, fun… but now pass here just for books. No idea what would make it better. Pros, parking Con’s, only one store you want to go into.

This mall is good when you don’t feel like dealing with large crowds. It’s relatively small compared to some of the other jersey malls but still good for people of all ages.
I particularly like the Barnes and Nobles store!

Not my favorite mall. While they did a great job cleaning it up, not much store/​eating variety. Crowd is mostly high school students looking for trouble. You’re better off driving another 10 min to Short Hills Mall or, if you’re on a budget, another ½ hour to Willowbrook. I will most likely not return to this mall.

I actually tend to gravitate to this mall more than others given its proximity to my house and the practical selection of stores there are to shop in. It’s recently been improved in terms of stores being added to the mall itself and a general sense of remodeling. It’s rarely very busy, even during peak times of the year like back-​to-​school or Christmas, which is definitely an advantage. They have some great stores that I actually shop in like Hallmark, Bath and Body Works, Lord and Taylor, Express, Macy’s, The Limited, Old Navy, Gap, H&M, Victoria Secret, Sunglass Hut, Crazy 8, The Dollar Store, The Children’s Place, Things Remembered, Modell’s and a slew of others. They also have a Sears which is good for practical things like car parts or appliances. There’s a general food court here, but nothing to write home about. Think mall food like Cinnabon, Subway, Auntie Anne’s, Burger King and those random Japanese and Italian fast-​food eateries. They do have a Starbucks in the Barnes and Noble, which is also part of this mall, and a Dunkin’ Donuts as well. It’s not very big, and some of the selection is limited given the size of certain stores, but I usually can find whatever I need here.

This mall is on it’s way to becoming a future empty building; or it may remain a sad mall. It’s old/​dated. Macy’s smells. The biggest problem I have is that people are bussed in that may not be the most ideal clientele; and I find that they often will beg for money in the food court area. It’s a bit awkward; and I’m not sure how safe this mall is.

This mall is like most malls, it is a good size and there are a variety of stores. Nothing amazing about it. The kids area is a joke, it is tiny and suitable for young kids under 4 years old. Redeeming quality is that the B&N closes at 10pm on weekdays while rest of the mall closes at 9pm so you can always grab a cup of coffee if you aren’t ready to go home. Food court leaves a lot to be desired as it is small and there are no healthy alternatives. mostly chain fast food joints. I did like the sink area to wash your hands prior to eating, nice touch. Oh and there are a few handicap parking spots by true entrance to B&N so you can enter the mall that way if you have mobility issues. Also the elevators don’t smell like in other malls, so that’s a plus!
It’s a mall, I wouldn’t drive out of my way to come here but it serves it’s purpose.

This mall needs to be retired. The only thing it’s good for is Barnes & Noble or buying sneakers. There used to be an awesome sports memorabilia store, with great thowback jerseys, etc, but I’m not sure if it’s there anymore. This is one of those places that just cannot be finishing in the black every year. Time to let it go Simon…

Livingston Mall… What are positive things to say about the mall? It’s conveniently located with public transportation available. However it’s not convenient for shopping. Most stores are closed or aren’t well known stores. From the outside of the mall it’s not well maintained at all. The inside isn’t any better. When there is inclement weather it does not appear at the mall take this into consideration for customers of the mall and employee of the mall. (SNOW): parking lot is rarely plowed salt is consistently never put down which puts consumers at risk before even entering their doors.
Even when our governor calls a state of emergency due to this type of weather. The mall chooses to ignore that request by still asking mall employees to open their doors in such high risk weather. Does this sound safe to you??? When trying to get a response from mall management on any matter they’re rarely there (only available Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, never there on weekends when its high volume.) Even when receiving a response which is rare it’s never a direct response to the issue at hand.
With this type of knowledge would you want to support and shop in a mall that visibly unattractive, refuses to close their doors during a state of emergency, even when opening their doors in such conditions still not maintaining the outside for protection for consumers even enter. If it were possible I would give Livingston mall –5 stars.

Lack of good stores within the mall. Only decent store would be Barnes and Noble. Would much rather drive 10 minutes and go to Short Hills. Décor is outdated even after the renovations.

I always pass by this mall on my way to East Hanover, but have never stopped by. It’s a decent mall that seems to have seen much better days. For a relatively affluent area, this mall is definitely lacking in quality. There’s plenty of parking but doesn’t appear to be filled during most days. Unfortunately, I’ve even read and been told too many negative accounts about the parking lot itself.
The selection of stores is typical/​average, anchored mainly by Barnes and Noble, Macy’s, and Lord and Taylor. It’s no wonder locals flock down to Short Hills or Jersey Gardens for more selection. I’m a fan of the Simon Group’s other shopping malls, specifically those in California, but this one is pretty disappointing. If you need a few common things or want to waste time, this place might be for you. As the parking lots show, few people actually shop here.
The food court is decent, but again, selection is below average. The franchise fee for a place like Johnny Rocket’s might be high, but it might be something that can spark some energy in the mall. Other places like Ruby Tuesday’s or a Chili’s Too would also give mall-​goers better options.
This mall has potential to be better – the Simon Group has successful malls around the world – but it really needs to upgrade the appearance of the mall’s exterior, the selection of stores, and perhaps consider encouraging a few of the stores to hire friendlier employees. For lack of a better term, I’m sure many consider this the «ghetto» mall of North Jersey. Sorry to say, but I’m ranking Livingston Mall last on my list of malls.

This mall is small, but it has a good variety of stores, is never overcrowded and there is good parking. They could improve the food court and maybe have a restaurant or some place else for dining, but can’t complain. Would also love a few other options for women’s clothing there, despite the big name chains. Have to give kudos to the staff at Fashion to Figure-​always friendly and accommodating! When I have to go to the mall, 9 times out of 10 I choose here because it is convenient, clean, and I don’t feel like I’m in a herd of cows trying to walk through and stand in line.

This mall needs a makeover! From top to bottom. Everytime I go to this mall it’s DEAD. There are more people in the food court than in the stores. They need to pull in some big name stores like Forever 21, Ulta, DSW, Abercrombie, heck an Armani Exchange might do as well etc. The food court needs variety too, put a yogurt spot, a Chipotle or something hot instead of all the fry food and noodles!, Then they’ll be raking in the dough! The place is as dead as a morgue! There 1 saving grace is probably BN! The worst store they have is that frumpy looking H and M!

This is a small mall, but it has some good things going for it, especially if you have kids. There are some good kids clothing stores and a nice indoor playground (up to about age 4 or 5). The playground is small but for toddlers it works.
The food court is small too, but has some bright spots. TCBY just set up a self-​serve stand there.

I spent a lot of time here over the past several months, because I volunteer for a companion program and my companion wanted to go to the mall every weekend. It is actually a good way to keep moving during the winter time.
This mall has a Barnes and Noble, which is a draw (the only other BN is on Rte 22). Even though the mall closes at six on Sunday, the Barnes and Noble is open till 8.
This mall also has charging stations and comfortable armchairs which make it a more welcoming place.

Yep — I’m going with 1-​star for this mall. Not a big fan of giving the low ratings but I kind of think you have to here. One of the anchor stores is a Sears — kind of strange because Livingston, Florham Park and the surrounding area is all pretty high end. The parking lot is a bit of a strange setup and it’s not the easiest mall to get in and out of.
It has a couple of stores that are weird to see inside an actual mall like Modell’s and Old Navy. I always thought those stores are more standalone. Other department stores include Macy’s and Lord and Taylor. The Lord and Taylor is OK but the Macy’s is probably the most run down Macy’s I’ve ever been to. It also seems like the help in most stores is pretty slow and unfriendly. Food court is just OK. Aside from the convenient location, this mall does not have a lot going on.

I haven’t been here in years and I went on my lunch break today with a friend.
Very small mall compared to others with a food court sort of in the middle. It has the usual… Macys, Lord and Taylor, Sears (anchors) along with an Old Navy (one of the few left), various clothing stores, Lids, Modells, the usual.
One nice note was the manager came over to me in the food court and spoke to me, found out how often I visit and was very cordial. Very nice young man and it made me want to visit more.
I do like that it offers more affordable brands than Short Hills (which is the closest mall to my house) and I do intend to come back.
I went to the Burger King fast food and it was pretty quick but my friend went to the Chicken Express (?) and they were rather disorganized and her order took quite a while to get.
Nice small place, not intimidating with a variety of shops. Lots of parking.

Common consensus is this mall is a 2.
Advantages — no one goes here. B&N and Macy’s are the only reasons to go. There is a Lord & Taylor but it’s not my type of store.
Disadvantages — Run down even with the attempted renovations. The bused in crowd is scary (area is really nice). Not a lot of stores to choose from and the ones that are here, are not ones I frequent (other than the 2 mentioned above). Parking lot needs to be repaved.
Only go if you:
Checked online to see if they have your store and if your car tires are made out of steel.

A local mall that has a Barnes & Noble anchoring at one corner, and other small stores — it reminds me of any local suburban mall, filled with a Macys, Sears, and Lord & Taylor make up the other anchors. It’s not particularly busy on the weekdays, a few young teens, but generally fairly empty until the weekends.
The parking lot on the southwest side floods a bit in bad weather (and has some serious potholes), so be careful.
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Livingston is a pretty nice area of NJ… so I’m always shocked when I stop into this mall. Other than the Barnes and Noble there isn’t much in this mall that draws me in… none of the places where I would shop for my kids, my wife, or myself. The Sears looks like it’s going out of business (it isn’t, just looks so sparse), the food court is ok but nothing special, the Lord & Taylor is nice i suppose, but the whole place just seems a little outdated and rundown.
I guess most of the people in the area must shoot over to Short Hills Mall, because they don’t seem to shop here.

I only came in here because it was something like a thousand degrees outside, and I didn’t want to waste all my car’s gas driving randomly around (which I did anyway).
so I walked around the air conditioned mall for a good 2 hours, literally doing laps on each floor. I stopped in Sears to check out the auto center, which was depressingly tiny, and the Barnes & Noble (I wanted to bring my Kindle in here for the sake of epic trolling, but that would have meant going back to my car).
standard mall, nothing more, nothing less. depressingly, only one place in the food court was giving out free samples.
a lot of closed storefronts. yeah, how’s that whole economic recovery thing working out for ya?
on the plus side, they got those fancy massage chairs. for a dollar, they activate for 3 minutes.
I suppose there are worse things to do in North Jersey… stay tuned for my next review, «Mike Drives Around Randomly and Finds An Outdoor Art Park». fucking Jersey.