Tanger Outlet Grand Rapids

It is nice to have an outlet mall in the GR area. It was very clean and pleasant. It looked like there were some new businesses coming in. I am not a big shopper but I enjoyed the stores I visited. The customer service was very friendly and helpful. We will be back.

Loved my quick trip to the Tanger Outlets in Byron Center, Michigan! We arrived late morning yesterday, Sunday January 3 and were able to park and shop easily! This is definitely the time to head to Byron Center! My husband need a new pair of shoe/​boots to get through the winter and the Merrell store fit the bill perfectly plus there was a coupon in the booklet! Bonus!
I would usually wander into some of my faves like J. Crew and Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger but on this day which was pretty chilly we just got the boots and headed home!
Love this newest outlet mall and look forward to warmer weather so I can wander a bit!

This was the first time my husband and I went to the new Tanger outlet. I was only interested in going to thd Vera Bradley store for this visit. My experience at the Vera Bradley store was great!!! The staff was so friendly and took the time to answer the questions I had. We decided to check out a few more stores, and found them to be just as friendly. We will definitely be back… maybe when it’s warmer outside!!!

Where to begin?! With the somewhat ridiculous concept of outlet malls in general? Although years ago, outlet stores had 2^nd run and ding/​dent merchandise that came from the original stores, nowadays, most outlet merchandise is manufactured specifically for the outlet market and has never seen the inside of a ‘regular’ store.
That said: Tanger Outlet is Grand Rapids’ first outdoor shopping/​power center concepts. When I visited, I stopped in at Torrid, Yankee Candle, Kate Spade, Mountain Outfitters, H&M, Old Navy, Columbia, and Corningware. The selection of stores at this time is rather small for your typical Tanger, but it looks like they will be developing an additional area of shops to the west of the parking lot.
Oh, the parking… What a weird layout for the lot to be on one side with no storefronts that face it except the few on the very south. I found it very easy to lose my bearings within the labyrinth of stores and it was no easier to locate my car’s row with little by way of exterior signage along the buildings.
Are there deals? I suppose it depends on how you look at it. If come down here for Kate Spade alone, just because the nearest KS standalone store is in Troy at Somerset or in Chi-​Town. But I would not trek all the way down here just for Old Navy. I will treat this place like a third GR mall, somewhere I visit specifically for the stores it has that RiverTown and Woodland do not.

Better than their location in Howell. At least there are a few food choices here. I have found something good every time I’ve shopped there. I’m certain that since it is closer to home we will go there often.

The outlet mall is nice, well laid-​out, and has good stores. I especially enjoyed H&M and Vera Bradley as they had great deals. Easy to walk through the mall — not long and drawn out. You can park and do the whole thing from one spot. Also, not too bad a trip from Lansing.

Great place with friendly faces. Not a lot of parking. Stores not giving Tanger points is a hassle for customers. I am overall very satisfied with my experiences here. Will return.

I went on Saturday, Nov. 14^th for the first time since this outlet opened. I was very impressed with the look and layout of this outlet mall. Very pretty and fun accents. Lots of places to sit. Only downside is the lack of food vendors. I think that this place could only be made better by an anchor restaurant directly in the mall– not located outside of the parking lot, etc. Also, the traffic off the highway into the mall’s parking lot is pathetic to say the least. Poorly designed and not large enough to accommodate the flow of traffic.
The mall itself is great, getting in and out is not.

The facility was really nice. There were plenty of storage to walk around and see. Some of the stores were kind of pricey while others had some really good deals. My favorite store was the Vera Bradley outlet. It’s a great place to walk around and find a few good deals.

The outlet mall is nice. But prices were way higher than mall prices. I stopped at Nordstrom rack on the way there (center point mall) and a Michael Kors coat was $ 89. I went into the MK outlet and the same exact coat was $ 190. It seemed that way in all of the stores. You will find way better prices at the mall on any given day.
Also parking was difficult to find and the layout of the mall is off putting. It is difficult to find the stores you want and park near them without having to walk through the whole shopping center.
I saw a lot of people there but no one had any bags in their hands.

This is the first outlet mall in west Michigan and just opened back in July. Overall I was very impressed with. It is new, designed well, clean, good mix of stores, and has covered areas to escape some of Michigan’s weather while still being outside.
The parking lot seems a little small but that could also be because when we visited it was still new and a holiday weekend. Obviously because it is tucked away with US-​131 to one side you cant really give it more than one way in and out. It did take a little while to find a spot but when we did… we were good.
The bathrooms seem to be a miss though. I cannot speak for the women’s but the men’s have 1 urinal and 1 stall. That’s it! So sometimes you have to wait for others to finish. It does appear that they are scatted all over the property but the two that I visited were designed and set up the same. Kind of strange if you ask me. Seems like you would want to make it quicker and easier for people to use the restroom.
Overall it is a nice place to shop and offers some deals that you may not find at the other area malls. Easy access on and off US-​131 and close to M-​6 so that no matter when in the area you are… you can get there pretty quickly. I also think that once the newness wears off it will be just like any other outlet mall… parking lot traffic wise.

This place looks modern and seems well laid out. Thats what the 2 stars are for. But like any outlet prices are not cheap. You are better off going to Nordstrom Rack and TJ Max at Centerpointe Mall. And there’s Rivertown and Woodland Malls.
And why is there no food court? And I see there is wifi but it’s slow and sometimes does not connect. I wanted to download the Tanger app so I can figure out the stores but could not. Can’t even get Unilocal to work with their wifi. So I just turn it off and am reviewing them now on 4g.
If this place wants to attract people and survive it needs to do better. Otherwise it will end up like all other Tangers — deserted.

We fell in LOVE at first sight. So beautiful! Fresh, modern and clean. When we go camping at our favorite campsite, we now have a fun great outlet to visit. Resort camping with resort shopping

The outlet was laid out well. I like the way the stores are grouped together instead of all scattered. It had a lot of seating areas and cool outdoor fireplace. The only downside is there weren’t a lot of choices for food. I know they’re still continuing with the constructions so I’m sure there will be more restaurants in the future.

Overall a great shopping experience. Friendly staff and good variety of stores. I wish there were more food choices though since there isn’t much in the immediate area. There was only a Subway and Auntie Annies. We wanted to do an entire day of shopping but instead got hungry and had to leave early.

Clean and fresh for the area, shops are nice with a wide variety. Prices right now seem very good but I’m sure will rise after the newness of everything dies down. When I was there, none of the soda machines had soda in them to buy, which means a lot of people bought soda or they don’t keep track of how much is in them, I’m betting on a lot of people as there were a bunch that day. Bought some ice cream which was nice as it was hot out, they have plenty of places to sit. Overall a nice place to check out.

Great outlet mall– attractive, well designed with great stores and some covered walkways. Visit the customer service center to pick up a coupon book (free for many such as AARP and AAA members). It is lacking in shoe stores and places to grab a bite to eat though. Expect long lines for food at Auntie Anne’s or Subway if you’re visiting on a typical «shopping day.» The parking lots are also kind of confusing so be alert while driving around to find a spot as some lanes suddenly disappear.

A lot of stores but the outlet part leaves a little to be desired. Not any different pricing then the regular stores. Not very family friendly either as there is no place for the kids to play.

The new outlet mall is beautiful, clean, and a great overall experience.
Two stores have had either no service or rude service. Twice, H&M had rude service, Gina in particular, left me feeling as if I wished I hadn’t waited in line to spend my money with H&M.
Second, the fitting room attendant at The Polo outlet would not have smiled if she had to to save her life. Not rude. Not friendly. I expected more from one of the staff at Polo.

This place is so awesome! It has such a large selection of stores, coupons are available throughout August, and the location is perfect. The mall has many restrooms, plenty of seating, and not to mention… It’s gorgeous! We went for the first time today and witnessed a half hour long firework show Tanger put on. They have many spaces to fill too! Can’t wait to watch this mall grow even more.