The Cressona Mall isn't what it used to be. It was an amazing place back in the day, but now the interior of the mall is subpar and feels pretty empty, as it's down to basically just three stores. You’ll definitely find the Goodwill and a smoke shop inside, but there isn't much else for 'mall walking' or traditional shopping.
However, the attached plaza is where all the life is. It has turned into more of a convenient shopping center with great anchors like:
- Giant
- Staples
- Planet Fitness
- Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
- Dollar General
- Advanced Auto
It’s still a very useful spot for running errands or hitting the gym, but don't go expecting a full mall experience. It’s more of a convenient strip center now with a few shops still holding on inside.
There isnt a mall there anymore. There are separate stores in the complex but The Goodwill, A candy store and Skills games & Lottery is all thats inside. As far as Goodwill stores go, this one is blah!! Lots of women's clothes not much else. Not a big assortment of men's anything. All shoes are very limited!! Toys, not much, most missing pieces or parts. Knicks snacks are there but many broken or missing parts but prices are still high as if the item is in mint condition.
Went to Nail Salon. Nice clean atmosphere. Will return on a monthly basis for manicure and pedicure. Very reaIsonable prices. Wish they would get those fans that collect the dust from the nail filings. Would be a lot less dust and mess.
No semi truck parking. No overnight parking. No reset parking no 34 hour parking. Better to avoid this location for your needs you'll be told to leave asap. Also have to spend time removing sticker from driver window blocking side mirror. Not worth spending your money then having to be removed. Security states you have 5 hours. Was respectful older man. 1st and last time for me. Thanks for the warning sir.
Great for a stop and shop. Grab some deals from Ollie's, cruise through the Goodwill, grab some Chinese noodles next store, goodies at the Dollar General, the office supplies from Staples, than the eggs, milk and wine at Giants and if your really up to it relieve some bottled up stress and work up some sweat at Planet Fitness. (Can't forget the auto store and incase your body needs a tune up there is a really good surgical place in there too! Had my shoulder repaired there few years back. Very good.)
This mall seems to have all the establishments I use....Giant always has great, reasonable sales. Planet Fitness has great massage tables and personnel always pleasant and helpful. Ollie's can't be beat. Staples accommodates my shipping and gift card needs. Just wish 🤞 they were all closer to Morea.
It's OK they have a Goodwill that thinks that pop figures are 19. 99 each one stuffed animal is $18 the other one is $2.99 it makes no sense.
They also have a card shop in there that sells Pokemon cards & sports cards but most of their stuff I was interested in was not priced and I have to come back in another time once the owner gets a chance to price it even though it's in the display case. If you're bored and have nothing to do it's worth 15 minutes of your life to go check it out.
Staples is a Amazon return store also. Very kind in helping how to perform your returns. You need a code to return your item by going online in Amazon under your account n select returns. No printing needed. You do not even need to tape anything closed. Staples does it for free.
Groceries, auto parts store, cell phone, lottery, fitness, discount, second hand , office supplies, gas, and fast food. Wheelchair friendly, HC parking. Much more. One stop shop. Why go anywhere else.
There is a mold problem in their hvac system very clearly, just look at the ceiling, coming from every single vent. This really needs to be addressed, this puts the health for employees (majorly) a possibly for shoppers as well. Will not change my review until they can provide concrete proof to the public that the situation was resolved.
Like stopping in on the way to the cabin, or a tea run because is a Skook exclusive I enjoyed the 8 years I lived there. (visited Giant) stores been updated immensely since I used to shop there in the early/late 2000's. Looks good! 👍
We have been patronizing this mall for years. Unfortunately, it is really becoming a dump. The parking lot is in need of serious help and they never can seem to fill vacancies on the inside. Really sad. The only mall in the area and now we just avoid going there if we can. We now just travel a little further to go to an actual mall. Such a better experience now.
Very clean and organized.
We were in the store about 9pm.
The checker, named Cheryl, with a slight accent was a wonderful worker and multitasker. Amazingly she was very pleasant through a late rush. She was a pleasure for us as customers and a valuable asset to the Giant Supermarket!
I hope she gets recognized as such. We will remain regular shoppers!
They are close to home so its super convenient. It doesn't have a whole lot to offer but for getting your every day essentials and getting your gym time in it works. They should add more shopping around this area in general. This little strip mall is probably the biggest one and has the most to offer for the area.
Only went to long johns silvers and the food was very good along with very friendly service. Also went to ollies which was a complete garbage pit I hope it gets better after covid . I know products are getting harder to obtain but that's no reason to have the store looking like hurricane Sally just went through.
Perpetually almost derelict, I think making your store look like it's going out of business is a requirement to having a location there. The inside part has less useful things than the outside but it's ok. Parking lot is always crazy, stop signs and stop marking on the pavement are just everywhere. Otherwise, it's a strip mall, it has some convenient things.
Not a lot going on here. The stores they do have ARE good. It's not ran down or anything of the like. It is well maintained. Just facing the fate of malls everywhere.
I had minor surgery 6 years ago in their surgery center and went well. ( wasn't thrilled about the idea of surgery in a mall. But it did go well. ) the Giant grocery store is nice. Staples is over priced. Candy store has some good stuff in there. Advanced auto is an ok auto parts store. Staff is helpful. Sam's Smoke/ lottery shop, a goodwill thrift shop (good bargains. More than clothing. Household etc.) There is also a collectible shop. Places to eat here and nearby. ( Chinese in the mall, never ate there. Hoss's outside as well as Mannheim diner, Long John silver's and a burger king that is currently being remodeled.) The parking lot is maintained but watch for speed bumps. You can purchase gasoline here. (If you shop Giant regularly, get their preferred shopper's card. You'll save 10 cents per gallon for every $100 spent in the store and they have multiplier coupons too! Gas isn't bad either. ) it's not a bad mall and they are fighting to keep it going.
You'll find that there are many elderly people here. Not many places for them to go in the area. Please be courteous.
There are only a few stores actually inside this mall. The Goodwill store is the largest of them. One of the stores we enjoy is the candy store. They have so many of the different kinds of candies that were available years ago. Many other stores are located here but they have their own entrances. You have plenty of stores and restaurants in this area to enjoy a day out and about the Cressona Mall.
I didn't go in the mall itself, but visited a couple of the stores on the outside. Location isn't too bad, a bit south of Pottsville. Parking is not a problem, plenty of spots and easy to get in and out of. I first thought it was a mini mall but after reading the reviews, I'll be sure to check out the indoor area next visit. They have an excellent Giant grocery store, so I'll be back.
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