Walden Galleria Mall
Walden Galleria Mall
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10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Walden Galleria is the Buffalo-Niagara region’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. With over 200 specialty shops, 10 sit-down restaurants, an international food court, an indoor karting racetrack and a Regal Cinemas Stadium 16, Walden Galleria truly dominates the retail market. Walden Galleria attracts over 23 million visitors a year by offering an impressive and unique selection of merchants that cannot be found anywhere else in the market including Anthropologie, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, lululemon athletica, a Microsoft Retail Store, RPM Raceway, Urban Outfitters and many more!
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Laurie K
West Seneca, NY631 contributions
Feb 2022
My cousin and I went to the Galleria for a matinee movie at 11:50 a.m. got right into the show which was great only 5 people in the theater and it was clean and those stadium chairs that recline are amazing to relax in and watch a movie. Plus we went on a Tuesday which is 1/2 price day if you have a Regal Reward Card.
THen after the show we went and walked the mall...........I am so disappointed that the mall had quite a few empty stor fronts, some of the most popular stores are now gone.
I am a person who has to try on clothes for the fit I cannot order clothes online so if the economy keeps up in this direction then fashion malls will close completely......It was pretty dead in there as it was the middle of the afternoon during the week and it was Spring break for kiddos not in school and the mall was still dead. The only store I noticed was super busy was the Apple Store. Stores like Sears and Lord and Taylor are gone as well as a couple restaurants that used to be in the mall. Even the Starbucks kiosk in the middle of the mall corrdiror was shut down and Starbucks is popular so it is so very sad that this is now our new world, plus prices on items have sky rocketed also but our paychecks have not so it's hard to justify paying those prices and shopping for fun it's almost a neccesity now to go shopping. Thank you Covid and pandemic !!!
THen after the show we went and walked the mall...........I am so disappointed that the mall had quite a few empty stor fronts, some of the most popular stores are now gone.
I am a person who has to try on clothes for the fit I cannot order clothes online so if the economy keeps up in this direction then fashion malls will close completely......It was pretty dead in there as it was the middle of the afternoon during the week and it was Spring break for kiddos not in school and the mall was still dead. The only store I noticed was super busy was the Apple Store. Stores like Sears and Lord and Taylor are gone as well as a couple restaurants that used to be in the mall. Even the Starbucks kiosk in the middle of the mall corrdiror was shut down and Starbucks is popular so it is so very sad that this is now our new world, plus prices on items have sky rocketed also but our paychecks have not so it's hard to justify paying those prices and shopping for fun it's almost a neccesity now to go shopping. Thank you Covid and pandemic !!!
Written February 24, 2022
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Theresa P
Grimsby, Canada16 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
I went to the Walden Galleria Mall upon some advice from my Canadian friends to try it out for dress shopping. I went with my daughter to find her a grad dress and maybe a dress for me for my son's wedding. The selection of stores was incredible and we were so very successful! Oh, and the sales made it extra great!
Written February 22, 2020
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Hank956
Brownsville, TX1,062 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
After the blizzard, wanted to walk around.
The parking lot was half closed for valet but not being used.
Nice mall for mall walking, lots of stores and it has a large footprint.
Great work.
The parking lot was half closed for valet but not being used.
Nice mall for mall walking, lots of stores and it has a large footprint.
Great work.
Written February 29, 2020
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craig f
Fredonia, NY529 contributions
Nov 2020
It is a very large mall so wear walking shoes if you plan on shopping.
Not much here for me as I basically only let my wife drag me to a mall if I need clothes or peruse music store offerings.
Just about everything is overrated like all of Erie County.
Offers a good location and good selection of music stores, that's about all.
Clothing and shoe stores are too expensive as are all restaurants with greedy waitstaffs.
I don't understand why they tried to charge me sales tax on clothing. NYS is supposed to be tax free on clothing. Oh I forgot, it's Erie County! Guess someone has to pay for all of their overpaid, underworked county employees. I guess Gayle Burstein needs more costume jewelry so she deserves $404,000+ annual.
The only things in Buffalo that are huge are imaginations and taxes.
Go to Erie, Pa mall. Tax-free clothing, nice selections of stores, and only 6% tax on things that should be taxed.
Not much here for me as I basically only let my wife drag me to a mall if I need clothes or peruse music store offerings.
Just about everything is overrated like all of Erie County.
Offers a good location and good selection of music stores, that's about all.
Clothing and shoe stores are too expensive as are all restaurants with greedy waitstaffs.
I don't understand why they tried to charge me sales tax on clothing. NYS is supposed to be tax free on clothing. Oh I forgot, it's Erie County! Guess someone has to pay for all of their overpaid, underworked county employees. I guess Gayle Burstein needs more costume jewelry so she deserves $404,000+ annual.
The only things in Buffalo that are huge are imaginations and taxes.
Go to Erie, Pa mall. Tax-free clothing, nice selections of stores, and only 6% tax on things that should be taxed.
Written March 21, 2021
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Christine
Columbia, MD1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Family
False claim, the Walden Galleria Mall page states they have a nursing lounge and they do not! They have a family restroom with no place to sit and a diaper changing area with a curtain that also doesn’t have a place to sit. They do have a community room that appears to be for rent for events, if they i tended to use this as the nursing lounge there is no signage stating that. When planning trips with an infant it would be nice if the mall actually offered what they say they offer.
Written January 8, 2022
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sdaj1993
Port Perry, Canada368 contributions
Apr 2022
We finally were able to cross the border from Ontario into the U.S., without having to do a covid test to return. We were shocked to say the least at the current state of the Galleria. Many favourite spots no longer there that have been affected by Covid I'm sure. The worst part was it has become a teen hangout. Not shopping, just crowds of teens with nothing to do but hangout in a mall. Was also hoping for some decent deals on the first weekend with no testing but definitely not the case. Found the outlet mall in Niagara Falls, NY much more enjoyable.
Written April 11, 2022
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craig f
Fredonia, NY529 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
So many think this place is so great. Nice facility but parking availability is horrendous. Many dining choices but all over-priced. Apple Store has deceitful personnel. Accessibility is tough even though convenient to Thruway. Oh, and the tax! Not only is 8 7-8 outrageous, they charge county share on clothes! Uncalled for except for the fact county gov't is clueless and overplays their employees then cries they're broke. Place is typical of Buffalo mindset. Only gets two stars because music stores are not rip-offs and facility is clean. Shop in Erie. Nice mall, tax-less clothing and 6% otherwise. Many dining options at affordable prices, too. Steer clear of Buffalo-anything. Proliferating poor,greedy gov't will not solve the problem here. Won't return or ever recommend.
Written September 6, 2015
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Buffalo, NY2 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
The jewelry center kiosk in the middle of the mall next to Lord and Taylor sells fake jewelry they are claiming its silver with gold plated , its not even silver under it broken next day the owner is very rude dont buy fake products he doesnt takes returns because he knows its fake
Written January 17, 2017
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theequalizer10
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada292 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Shopping at the Walden Galleria is a fun experience if you don't find what you at the price you were hoping for. The staff will usually advise you of an upcoming sale if you give them the respect they deserve for their efforts if the price on an item in any of the shops.
I AM AMAZED HOW MUCH SO MANY CROSS BORDER SHOPPING CANADIANS WHINE about the exchange rate.
Walden GALLERIA and the Niagara Outlet Mall are GREAT MALLs FOR CANADIANS to shop.
Walden has the best customer service over all and you are inside for your entire shopping experience. There is even covered parking which is great all year.
Best of all: you get a better exchange rate than the Canadian Banks offer when shopping or eating. You won't get that on the other side of the river.
If you are smart you will go online get coupons for your favorite stores or buy the Buffalo News, for added value.
I have shopped the Galleria for over 25 years and must say the staff work extremely hard, the washrooms and food court are clean.
I don't think that in that time there more than three occasions I did not find a clerk available when I needed help in any of stores. You won't find the young people on at the cash or on the floor more interested in texting and tweeting than providing customer service.
I shop for myself and for wife when I am there and even shop with her when she is not shopping with her friends.
The proximity to the airport makes it ideal for that last minute gift we may have forgotten to obtain for a friend when flying out of or into Buffalo International.
If you want to save time getting into the mall on the weekends from the east bound I-90 turn left on Walden and not right go under the bridge and enter through the back.
From Transit Rd come in from the driveway opposite the TOPs next to the school or if West Bound take the ramp on the right before you come to the lights at Walden you will come under the I90 as a result of doing so and you will also be closer to the covered parking. This route has the least amount of traffic into the mall.
I like the Mall, the staff, the service and find something about 75% to 80% of the time at a great price.
BTW: There are numerous ATMs throughout the Mall if you need a little extra cash.
I AM AMAZED HOW MUCH SO MANY CROSS BORDER SHOPPING CANADIANS WHINE about the exchange rate.
Walden GALLERIA and the Niagara Outlet Mall are GREAT MALLs FOR CANADIANS to shop.
Walden has the best customer service over all and you are inside for your entire shopping experience. There is even covered parking which is great all year.
Best of all: you get a better exchange rate than the Canadian Banks offer when shopping or eating. You won't get that on the other side of the river.
If you are smart you will go online get coupons for your favorite stores or buy the Buffalo News, for added value.
I have shopped the Galleria for over 25 years and must say the staff work extremely hard, the washrooms and food court are clean.
I don't think that in that time there more than three occasions I did not find a clerk available when I needed help in any of stores. You won't find the young people on at the cash or on the floor more interested in texting and tweeting than providing customer service.
I shop for myself and for wife when I am there and even shop with her when she is not shopping with her friends.
The proximity to the airport makes it ideal for that last minute gift we may have forgotten to obtain for a friend when flying out of or into Buffalo International.
If you want to save time getting into the mall on the weekends from the east bound I-90 turn left on Walden and not right go under the bridge and enter through the back.
From Transit Rd come in from the driveway opposite the TOPs next to the school or if West Bound take the ramp on the right before you come to the lights at Walden you will come under the I90 as a result of doing so and you will also be closer to the covered parking. This route has the least amount of traffic into the mall.
I like the Mall, the staff, the service and find something about 75% to 80% of the time at a great price.
BTW: There are numerous ATMs throughout the Mall if you need a little extra cash.
Written July 8, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
cheermom88
Buffalo, NY17 contributions
Feb 2015
currently have been having alot of brawls at our mall, no longer will let my teenagers go there you can see for yourself on you tube.
Written February 18, 2015
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Do they rent mobile scooters
Marissa
Buffalo, NY1 contribution
Hi Mike,
Walden Galleria does not have motorized scooters, but we do have complimentary wheelchairs available. Please visit the Customer Service desk to rent one. Located on the upper level near Macy's. Thank you!
traveleer1
Toronto77 contributions
What is the closest hotel to Walden Galleria with a shuttle bus
woodroffec
Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario385 contributions
The millenium Hotel is in the same parking lot as the mall. fully renovated as well.
Mike G
Buffalo, NY80 contributions
When will you be CLEANING the food court?
margaritaville2011
Oakville, Canada27 contributions
Didn't eat in the food court. We like the other restaurants that are outside the mall. There is a really cool brew pub as well as Cheesecake Factory.
Lawrence L
Toronto, Canada12 contributions
is Walden galleria pet friendly?
Marissa
Buffalo, NY1 contribution
We allow service pets in the center; some retailers may have additional restrictions. Thank you!
Walden Galleria Mall (Cheektowaga) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Walden Galleria Mall
- Walden Galleria Mall is open:
- Sun - Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Mon - Sat 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Hotels near Walden Galleria Mall:
- (0.44 mi) Home2 Suites by Hilton Buffalo Airport/Galleria Mall
- (0.18 mi) M Hotel Buffalo
- (0.56 mi) Hampton Inn Buffalo-Airport/Galleria Mall
- (0.49 mi) Residence Inn by Marriott Buffalo Galleria Mall
- (0.54 mi) Holiday Inn Express Cheektowaga North East, an IHG Hotel
- Restaurants near Walden Galleria Mall:
- (0.16 mi) The Cheesecake Factory
- (0.13 mi) Sbarro
- (0.14 mi) Arby's
- (0.26 mi) The Melting Pot
- (0.20 mi) Five Guys
- Attractions near Walden Galleria Mall:
- (0.10 mi) Escape The Mystery Room
- (0.44 mi) Locked Up Escape Games
- (0.20 mi) 5 Wits Buffalo
- (0.20 mi) Bar Louie Buffalo
- (0.20 mi) Billy Beez