Village Pointe Shopping Center

Village Pointe is Omaha’s fanciest shopping mall. That’s why it’s located way out in BFE. That’s why it was such a hit when it first opened as the city’s first open air mall (which sounds great until winter hits). Go here for your Coach bags and your Apple repairs. There are plenty of other shops selling things that are very, very fragrant. And expensive.
To me it feels kind of like a Disney theme park. Mostly because your experience is manufactured. Are you a teen hanging out unsupervised after dark? You better go elsewhere pal, because you’ll be kicked out of here. Really into ‘90s light alterna-​rock? Well, they’ll be softly playing it from all corners of VP day in and day out. Want to get a good cup of coffee? Too bad, you’ll have to go to Scooter’s. Dining? You have your pick of popular xyz chain.
And when you step outside of the main VP strip, you realize what it is: an uppity shopping mall in the middle of a sea of parking located in suburbia, all surrounded by giant, winding roads that are confusing to navigate. Seriously, the pedestrian experience for the area as a whole was not taking in to consideration. If some residential and office space had been included with this project, it would’ve made a much more vibrant development. And a much more desirable place to visit. I’ll stick to Westroads for my shopping mall musts. Unless it’s another visit to Apple’s Genius Bar.

Apparel shopping wise, this is a great stop for young adult women and women in general who are young (or seasoned) professionals. While Oakview Mall and Westroads mall cater more to the departments stores and teen stores like Forever21, HM, Buckle, Pacsun, Village pointe is the home of higher end «adult» labels like Jcrew, Banana Republic, Anntaylor, White House Black Market, etc. VP also hosts the only LUSH, full sized Sephora and Apple Store in town– three of my favorites. Do you like yoga and working out? Athletica and LuluLemon are here! Do you like home décor? Pier one! I find most of the stores here women might like better than men, but at the center of the strip is big player Scheels– a sporting apparel and sporting utility store. This is the store that will convince your husband or man in your life to come along, along with the Apple Store or novelty gifts at the Art of Shaving.
As for food, VP has a large variety of choices that would make any normal American happy. Cheeseburger in Paradise, Kona Grill, Bravo Italian, BRIX, paradise bakery and café, Firebirds, and Johnnys Steakhouse to name a few. For treats, Cold stone or Scooters. KOBE steakhouse and a frozen yogurt place are in the strip outside of the shopping plaza. While many people would be happy with these dining options and I have tried many of them and they are suitable, I wish Vp had more diversity or local flair here-​not just the normal chain mall crap. I would like to see some cool independent restaurants here like we have in midtown and downtown Omaha. Even if it’s a local chain like Flagship (blue, roja, plank, Blatt) opening here. The current options are fine, but maybe they can consider adding a few non chain eateries.
Also, there is a movie theater here that I have never been to!

I received two $ 50 gift cards from Village Point Shopping Center (not to an individual store) and thanked the gift giver and placed them into my gift card stash until I accumulated enough to actually use. Now my brother-​in-​law is sick with leukemia so I decided to pull them out and buy something Husker to cheer him up from Scheels (not their fault) only to find out that my $ 100 in gift cards had a $ 0.00 balance because they charge a $ 2.50 a month maintenance fee after a year. What a scam! Please beware and buy individual gift cards and not these scam cards from the office. When I called to inquire the lady was extremely rude and told me I shouldn’t save my gift cards and spend them like normal people do! Never have I felt so violated, it’s as if someone reached right into my bank account and STOLE $ 100 from me. BEWARE AND BE WARNED OF THIS SCAM!

I love Village Pointe Mall. Beautiful outdoor mall with a lot of unique shops and lots of great restaurants. The look and feal of this mall is upscale and fun. They also have a large 16 plex Theatre on the North Side. Here is a list of what they currently have for food options:
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana,
Brix,
Cheeseburger in Paradise,
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill,
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse,
Kona Grill,
Panchero’s Mexican Grill,
Paradise Bakery & Café,
and nearby Kobe Steak House.
Some of the shopping includes:
American Eagle Outfitters
Ann Taylor
Apple Store
Athleta
Banana Republic
Bed Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
Carter’s
Chico’s
Coach
DSW Shoes
Gap/​GapBody/​GapKids/​babyGap
J.Crew
J.Jill
Janie and Jack
Jos. A. Bank
Justice for Girls
LOFT
lululemon
maurices
Old Navy
Scheels All Sports
White House | Black Market
Great place to shop and eat. A few drawbacks are its a long skinny mall, and parking is on either side, so unless your plan is to visit one specific store, you likely will park and end up at some far flung store ready to head home and have to walk a bit to get to your car.

Parking is awful most of the time. I wish they had more food options. Pancheros is really the only restaurant you can get in and out of quickly there. Bravo and kona are great but not necessarily for kids. Some kid friendly options would be nice too.

I really enjoy shopping here at Village Pointe. Especially during the spring and summer. It has a great selection of stores; from electronics to clothing to outdoor specialties.
Village Pointe’s biggest plus is that it has many stores unique to its location. Such as Scheel’s, Gunderson’s, Apple, J Crew, and several restaurants like Johnny’s, Panchero’s, and Kona Grill. The outdoor malls seem to be the «in-​thing» now, with people shying away from Oakview and Westroads. I don’t think there will ever be a demise of the indoor mall, but during the nicer months outdoor malls are definitely awesome.
There’s over 60 stores for men and women, mostly women (like every mall), and restaurants for just about everyone. You’re within driving distance of fast food as well if that’s your thing. Village Pointe has a theater, a comedy club, a coffee shop, just about all you need for a night out during the summer.
There’s plenty of space to walk around and sit around outside so you don’t have to be going from store-​to store– to store. They always keep it decorated for the holidays and they have a nice fountain with a big globe outside the Scooter’s. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in Omaha and like to shop.

Village Pointe is Omaha’s attempt to create a venue similar to the Country Club Plaza found in Kansas City.
There are a variety of restaurant options (Kona Grill, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Mimi’s Café) and (Paradise Bakery, Rancheros, Coldstone, Chocolatier Blue). Brix (a wine and liquor store with food) is also on site. Whether it is sit down, a quick bite or dessert, you’ll be able to find it here.
The spread of stores ranges from upscale, sporting, kids and warehouse. From Coach, Scheels, Carters and DSW you have a vast amount of choices.
In terms of entertainment, there is a 16 screen movie cinema as well as the Funny Bone Comedy Club. During the summer, there is a Farmer’s Market as well.
Two places that offer freebies that are worth venturing into are Scheels and Chocolatier Blue. Each offers a free sample, fudge and high end chocolates, respectfully.
Parking can be tight, especially by the Paradise and the Cinema, since it’s all surface lots. If you’re willing to walk, it’s tolerable.
The shopping center also is home to the true Apple Store in the area. If you’re in a pinch with your iProduct, have faith you can go here. If you’re a college student, it’s a bit of a trek.
This is a place that you can spend the whole day there if you desire, but there are alternatives that offer more character. Depending on the day you choose and time of day, it can be populated with the middle school crowd.

I have been a huge fan of Village Pointe since it has opened, but over the years it has really expanded and grown into a great shopping and dining environment. I really like that I can bring my dog with me whenever I shop there. All the stores are dog friendly (some of the places give you weird looks, but I’ve never had too big of a problem with it).
I currently live in Chicago, and every time I come home and visit Village Pointe I’m always amazed by how pretty it is, how the stores are so clean and friendly. Also, they keep expanding and adding new stores and restaurants which is nice too! I really enjoy going to Scheels, even if I don’t need anything it’s such a fun store to browse. The staffers here are also really nice and always play with my pup, a few of them even know his name and even when we come in from being in Chicago for a few months they are so excited to see him. It’s very friendly and welcoming.
I also enjoy how around the holidays they do different things in the middle roundabout section of the mall. They have a gorgeous Christmas tree in winter, they do a great pumpkin set up in fall, etc. They also have great events they put on throughout the year.

don’t have much store

Village point is a pretty decent shopping center. There are several dining options to choose from satisfy any food pallet as well as your wallet.
One big set back is the parking lots are small. You can’t really be greedy on a busy day to find that great parking spot. If you found a parking spot then you should take it. Also another set back would be the lack of entrance and exit points. They only have two main exits, just make sure you scan the area and make an exit strategy.
Similar to the price point options for the food, the stores have both affordable retail stores to a few premium retailers. Coach and JCrew would be the top two.
This is an outdoor shopping center and on the weekends they have fun things to do including a farmers market and Friday night concerts.

Perhaps I’ve just been spoiled with Jordan Creek Town Center in (West) Des Moines, Iowa, just a short hour and a half jaunt East on Interstate 80, and Omaha has to live with what they have, but in comparison, Village Pointe isn’t really my favorite centre to shop.
First of all, my biggest problem, is this: WHY, in the Midwest, would you build a major OPEN AIR OUTDOOR shopping plaza? The Midwest is known for its harsh winters (Kansas City, not so much since it’s 200 miles South, but I’m not saying they’re exempt), and generally the typical consumer doesn’t want to walk outside for long periods of time, but, that said, Village Pointe trucks on as a popular shopping destination.
Another problem is the unavailability of major anchor stores. Sure, there’s Scheels All Sports, but that turns me off since I’m not into sports. Even Younkers (notorious for appearing in many malls throughout Iowa and Nebraska, even if the mall is nearly empty) doesn’t appear here. There are two big box stores, Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond, but they’re grouped together on the East side of the center, which makes one walk all the way to that part of the center if they parked on the West side, which, in the Winter, isn’t fun. Sure, one could get in their car and drive over, but if it’s extremely busy, and you have one of the lucky good spots in front of the stores on Davenport Street, you don’t want to give it up, you’re SOL. But with the way the center is laid out, an appearance of an anchor store is slim to none unless they demolish something, which is also slim to none.
Also, a personal preference, an upscale mall or center should have a Starbucks and an Express. Village Pointe has none of these, favoring Scooter’s Coffee (like they do in Westroads and now Oak View Mall, REPLACING the Starbucks that was once there!), which isn’t horrible, but isn’t great, either. Sure, this place can have a Maurices and American Eagle, but not Express? Boo.
That said, stores at Village Pointe are definitely female-​oriented, leaving the straight men to wander around Scheels while the women shop (believe me, I am NOT exaggerating when I say this). Stores include those of high end, but have some middle class end shopping as well, such as Ann Taylor, Love Culture, J. Jill, Ann Taylor Loft, Coach, Soma Intimates and White House Black Market. There are stores for men to shop at clothing-​wise, but very few: J. Crew (SMALL men’s area), Gap, American Eagle and Old Navy. They do have Banana Republic here, which is nice.
Dining options are decent, but to me, I think that Village Pointe would be the place for P.F. Chang’s and The Cheesecake Factory, but they are at Westroads Mall, ten minutes away (with no traffic). Cheeseburger In Paradise, Firebirds, Mimi’s Café, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Kona Grill, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, Paradise Bakery and Café, and Panchero’s are all spread out through the plaza. There is no true food court area.
Now, to the reason why each mall has earned stars. One for having The Apple Store (yes, the typical male response) and Banana Republic, and one for the beautiful architecture they have here. It’s nice to look at it as you’re strolling through the center… when it’s warm out, of course. The foliage also looks great in the Spring/​Summer months.
One more thing: There are copies of Ann Taylor, LOFT, and White House Black Market are located in Regency Court… I’m amazed Omaha can support two of each! Especially given their close proximity.
Perhaps if I were a female, or if I liked sports, I would have a different perspective on this place. And this isn’t an Ultra High End center… just the awesome architecture makes you think that you’ll see that Michael Kors, Armani Exchange or Nordstrom just around the corner, but you don’t. And men can’t shop at over half the stores here, so it’s not my center of choice… Sorry.

Loved it!

I second the previous reviewer’s description of this shopping center… it IS like shopping here in California! Santana Row is a great comparison to this shopping experience! Village Pointe gets a 5 star rating because:
1) It’s outdoors which is the best
2) New and clean looking
3) Pretty looking and landscaped well
4) Lots of GREAT shops both high end and general shopping stores you find in malls
5) Plenty of dining options
6) LOTS of parking both in the lot and along the street (which must be great in the colder months)
7) Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers

#213 With a standard outdoor shopping center layout, this place has everything. Its main attractions are the movie theater, as well as the Scheels smack dab in the middle of the place. There are plenty of walkways with gorgeous foliage left and right. If you find yourself hungry, there are also a variety of restaurant options littered throughout the place. I can definitely see this place being a point of interest for locals.

Overall, this is a pretty good as far as lifestyle centers are concerned. I especially enjoy coming out here when it’s warm or in the winter when it’s decorated for Christmas. I like huge Christmas bulb decorations and the music. It definitely puts you in the Christmas spirit. In the summer, it’s great to walk around in the evening and drop by Coldstone for a coldy, tasty treat.
I enjoy the fact that it has a movie theatre and Funny Bone though I don’t go to either very often. I enjoy browsing through Z Gallerie and a couple other stores. Cheeseburger in Paradise is a decent restaurant option with with outdoor seating. Brix is a great addition.
I do have a couple of gripes. First, the traffic is terrible especially when trying to enter or leave. The planning is just awful. Second, no bars or breweries. There are a few good places to eat here (Cheeseburger in Paradise, Mimi’s, etc) but I wish it had a brewery like Nebraska Brewing Company or Lazlo’s or something similar.
It’s worth the trip but I think Shadow Lake is laid out much better.

Nice outdoor shopping center… I seem to end up here than the other malls even though it’s not at all close to my house. I think it’s worth mentioning that on weekend evenings the place is literally swarming with packs of teens and pre-​teens (under driving age, I assume). So if that’s not your scene, take that into consideration… and don’t even think about the movie theater. On a Friday night you would swear you wandered into a high school social hour in the lobby. I thought there was some kind of special event going on, but the ticket sales clerk informed me ‘this is how it always is’.
All that being said, it’s a nice place to shop, and the only Apple and Coach stores in Omaha for now. I also like to stop in z gallerie. All the stores are well maintained. Overall I’m not much of a shopper so I’m sure my review is a little skewed in that regard. These are just my observations.

For those of you who are tired of the mall scene… try this place. Best experienced in the warmer months, this outdoor shopping center is classy and unique. Omaha seems to be the land of redundency, with Best Buys, Bed Bath & Beyonds, Petsmarts, Applebee’s, Targets & Walmarts everywhere. This shopping experience has a few shops to surprise you and might remind you of Kansas City or a smaller version of Chicago (just maybe, Kat). lol
You could spend the entire day there. From breakfast at Paradise Bakery, you could find the energy to check out Z Gallerie, DSW (Discount Shoe Warehouse), White House Black Market, Harry & David’s, Cost Plus World Market, Banana Republic, J. Jill, etc. etc.
Next…lunch or spa??? There is a spa in the center but I have yet to try it out. Then when you need a bite for lunch, there is Panchero’s, Mimi’s Café, and Cheeseburgers in Paradise.
Then, how about a show? There is a movie theatre right there to catch a flick. Then how about dinner? There are several places to choose from: Kona Grill (great food), Johnny’s Steakhouse (never tried), Firebirds (yet another on my list to try), and the fondue mecca The Melting Pot.
More variety, tons to do, great shopping.