Westgate Mall

Reviews 46

DJ

DJ Aeschlimann

I give this place credit. I am fascinated by malls they call "dead malls". This is one of those malls. It was once packed to the brim with stores for a while. Then the big guy, the West Towne Mall moved in just a bit of the ways to the west in 1970. And with that, a lot of the major names here at West Gate, like JC Penneys moved over to the West Towne Mall, and the rest is history. This mall still has a major anchor, a TJ Maxx, which honestly isnt the best of the major chain anchors, but is keeping this mall afloat. It has a few odd and neat shops remaining, such as the Raven Works store, and a Wisconsin Athletic Wear shop. Rocky Rococos also remains, and always gives the center court of the mall a great smell. A smell that throws me right into my childhood. For what this mall is, its good. Its clean, its well kept for the most part. It could use some work and updating of course. And I wish that movie theater in the back was still open. I remember my mom taking me there to see some movies as a kid. I have hope that maybe someday something will spark up this mall again. Maybe a bunch of local shops inside would be great. Dont get me wrong, I love the major retailers in the bigger malls, but I think its something this mall would benefit from. Now, to just get more local businesses to open up shop here! Long live Westgate Mall!

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Carter Allen

Theres a few good stores, but I think if they clean it up inside and out, fix the parking lot to make it look like a presentable location...they could fix this mall right up. Keep open the stores that are in, fix the food court area. This place should bring back their movie theater it was hella cool. Also put all the locations for lease that way stores can come and this mall can finally get up and running again, its a ghost town and im surprised its still open. I think its a great place of oppurtunity for an awesome mini mall

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ER

Eric Borchardt

This used to be the mall to visit on the West-Side of Madison. This appears to be changing, however. The food court seems to be having trouble keeping tenants, and the anchor stores consist of JC Penney and Sears (LOL). Even the little kiosk carts throughout the mall have gone downhill, unless you like shopping for cell phone cases all day. The Apple Store is still in here for now, but I wonder how much longer before they move it to the Hilldale mall.

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DE

Dean Lederer

Aesthetics and music were on point. 4 star because its great to look around but my fellow visitor was barked at by the mall fuzz for taking 1 picture inside. Also Rockys closed so its just a matter of time before they shut the building down.

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IA

Iam Ghost

Very empty, theres still some stores and food options. I remember when it use to be a much more vibrant place, with Hy-Vee connected maybe it will make a come back. Otherwise its a indoor / outdoor mall kinda reminds me of Phoenix malls

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EM

Emily Dillon

If the management of this mall was nicer to everyone, tenants might stay. I watched them illegally harass a woman with a service dog, telling her she was not allowed to have it in the mall with her. This is an ADA violation.

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MI

Miles Hungsberg-Perzewski

Essentially a dead mall, which makes it super intriguing! Still plentiful with decently​ well known chains like TJ Maxx, Rocky Rococos, and I do believe Hancock Fabrics is still there! Believe It! Shi shi shi!

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GL

Glen Thurston

Its a ghost town. Its definitely seen better days. The facilities arent run down, just vacant. I mean, theres a State Farm agent selling insurance. Its like a mall that got turned into a strip mall.

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Eric Breitbach

This mall is super dead, very few stores are still open, and I heard some of those are considering closing soon. Great place to go mall walking though as theres very few actual shoppers.

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Robert Borremans

Used to enjoy going to this mall. It had several interesting specialty shops. I was there a couple of days ago and it is virtually empty. Not much reason to go there anymore.

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JO

Joel Bryhan

Wanna watch a mall die slowly? This is the perfect example of a slow, painful death. Owners wont spend money to update the mall and thus new businesses dont want to move in.

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JA

Jamison Wolfer

The mall isnt what it used to be, but the craft store is excellent, especially for yarn. There is a TJ Maxx and Hy-Vee is a good grocery store.

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MA

Malvina Langlois

Visit TJ Maxx and Hy-Vee several times a week. Great location and shopping finds. Also walk the mall and eat at Rocky Rococo"s

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HE

Heidi Miller

This place is rundown and doesnt offer much anymore but the stores that are still here are stocked and eager for business.

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DA

Dawn Roth

The only draw is TJ Maxx and Wisconsin Craft Market. The death of the strip mall is apparent by all the empty spaces.

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AD

Adam Buckingham

This is a sad and declining mall. Its a TJ Maxx and a couple of craft stores. Probably wont be around in a few years.

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DO

donald .Pierquet

Lots of stores and tons of stuff. I would go to Teavana but be aware of managements attitude throughout the mall

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AD

Ada Lai

Very poor parking options for handicapped access! The ONLY good aspect of this mall is Wisconsin Craft Market!

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SE

Sean Cottrell

This is a good "little" mall. Only came here for T.J. Maxx. Not sure what else there is. Will follow-up.

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PA

Patrick Heeney

Outdated mall with a limited selection for men. Women have more options and would recommend for them.

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T Turnmire

Mostly abandoned. TJ Max and a handful of other stores remain. Not really a pleasant place to be in.

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AZ

Azeebo Momo

We like to call this place Deathgate. Its where stores go to die. Theres a TJ Maxx... I guess.

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KR

Kristy Phipps

Went to Wisconsin Craft Market, they have all things craft related love there yarn department

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AA

Aaron Herman

Sadly dying of business since 1988, the closing of CJs Restaurant and the movie theater.

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JA

Jason Hammargen

Not as many empty store fronts as you see on other malls, clean, good places to eat.

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JI

Jimbo Jacobs

An area in great need of revival. Highlights are the Rockys and Sequoya book sale

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SA

Sam Burbol

Could be better. Needs an update. Feels like is is closing walking around in it.

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AN

Annette Gogola

Shopping center location is great. W Hyvee n few other staple stores it works!!

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A Private User

kind of spooky very empty has one of the best rocky roccocos in madison though

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JO

jose bustamante

Para caminar y comprar

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YU

Yuna Azua

Easy access to the store that you want and not as busy as a regular mall.

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HO

Holly Waterman

I only go there for TJ Maxx. But even walking thru the mall is depressing

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WA

Wang Qifeng

如果都在一起就好了

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ME

Melissa Schmidt

The place is ok. It needs more trendy indoor stores inside the mall.

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SH

Shamim Hafiz

Place is good, but too many retailers; Too small to be called mall.

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EL

Ellie Lipske

A smaller mall with TJ Max and crafts and groceries. Good parking

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AH

Ahmed Taha

Nothing to be done here, most shops are closed.. only TJ max..

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LO

Lolita Martens

Not many stores left inside, but it still has TJ Max and Hyvee

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MA

Mareya Mousa

Usually pretty dead minus the mall walkers, TJ Maxx, and Hyvee

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EM

Emmy Rain

There are hardly any stores. The best thing there is TjMaxx

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ME

Megan Halverson

There is nothing here. I did like the craft store though.

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Mark Fastner

Not very many stores there Well kept and clean though.

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CR

cracingbozo7

This place is kinda small but does have some good stores

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ED

Edward Miller

Great place to get away from the mainstream stores.

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JO

John Van Norman

Old, in disrepair, parking lot has lots of pot holes

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MI

Misty TePaske

Basically out of business... but they have a TJ Maxx

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