Americana Manhasset

Overrated, pretentious and expensive! Other than that I love it great shop great food and a beautiful location! We always go to the upscale Italian place to eat and watch the array of high end performance cars.

It’s basically fifth avenue in Manhattan or rodeo drive in LA on Long Island, came here a couple of times, and never had a problem, there is plenty of parking, usually… they have private security moving cars along. It’s never really that packed (guessing because it’s only high end stores) I recently went to the crate & barrel, and the customer service was nice, no one over extended themselves, but otherwise was helpful when I asked for something. This isn’t the place you come to do a big shopping, hey unless you have it like that… this is a place where you know what you’re going to buy, and basically go to that store.

Ok I like coming here, have been since 2009 but the smug attitudes of the sales associates in the stores is unbearable. No one ever acknowledges me unless I track someone down. I rather shop online at the actual stores.

Just about anything to satisfy your luxury shopping needs! I’ve always had great experiences coming here and will return!
The sales reps at Louis Vuitton and Gucci are always their best!
Happy shopping!

From J. Crew to Sephora to Chanel to Hermes and Hirshleifers and Tory Burch, You have arrived at this long expansive open air shopping paradise. The lots in the front and back are like a luxury and moderate car gallery showroom. Some of the sales reps are b*tchy but just sass them right back. So beautiful during the summer and great with Pollini to stop and dine after shopping your arse off!

One of my fav spots for shopping. Though it’s an outside mall the «non humongous but organized parking lot», the top quality merchandise from the high end stores, friendly, courteous customer service and location are a few reasons I return.
At one of the entrances where there can be a build up of traffic, either one or two individuals are assigned to direct traffic. Their duty is always accomplished.
Oh, and I like the idea that there are no scallywags hanging around.

This place is just too expensive to shop at regularly for we plebeians, but I’ve been a few times to Sephora and J. Crew, and my SO and I stopped by David Yurman to try on prospective wedding bands most recently.
The staff at both Sephora and David Yurman were extremely helpful (even though we were not dressed to impress in jeans and t-​shirts) and it was kind of silly and fun checking out all the Bentleys and luxury cars in the parking lot.
The grounds are extremely clean and well maintained, and the tiniest police station in America resides in the back of the parking lot. Kind of hilarious.
We’ll head back the next time we’re looking to splurge.

I love this place. Even the times that I don’t need to shop, I always find something different and unique from this place.

Hate the people. Love the stuff.
There is no better place to bring mommy and daddy’s credit card.

Champagne wishes and Caviar Dreams is what this high end strip mall is all about. I park between the Mercedes, BMW’s, Range Rovers and Lexi (Lexususues??) Just to find that special little gift for someone special. Tiffany! Gucci! Prada! Hermès! Oh My GAWD! I mean like totally! Uh, like reallay who can’t live without a little luxury in their life, ya know. Totally rad.

I LOVE shopping here– Hirshleifer’s, Loro Piana, Zegna, Tiffany & Co, Van Cleef and Arpels and hen lunch at Toku is a favorite way to spend an afternoon. Top notch shopping and cuisine!

If you like shopping around obnoxious rich stuck up Long Islanders, then you should shop at Americana Manhasset. Just about every store I stepped into, every sale rep gave us dirty looks and a pissy attitude as if we’re not welcomed into their store to browse. The Rolex store for instance, they gave us zero customer service until they noticed 4 out of 7 people in our group were rockin Rollies. I decided to tell my visiting relatives «F this place» after the sale rep suddenly approached us and started talking nice. We ended up going to Torneau a few days later.
I’ve been to Americana twice and both times were just bad experiences. All of the shoppers looked like bored to death housewives looking for something they really don’t need in their already fancy lives, spoiled teenagers (w/​their mommy and daddy’s credit cards), and husbands/​boyfriends who stick to their wives/​girlfriends like glue and zombie walk as a human shopping bag.

I recently received a gift card to the Americana Manhasset and when I went to use it in CWonder & White House|Black Market … I was denied:(
Apparently, any store from Sephora down to Crate & Barrel is considered «The Gate.» Which means your gift card is NOT ACCEPTED. Gift Cards are for stores like Tory Burch, PRADA, Chanel, etc…(this information is not disclosed when buying the gift card… so I’m letting yah know!)

I love that it’s on the outdoor stretch when the weather is gorgeous out. You don’t necessarily have to spend your precious buck in every store (good for you if you have it!). The shops can get a little judgey, there’s no doubt about that, but it is what it is.
If they don’t think I can afford half the things there half the time I am there, they’re not entirely wrong. I’m there for the visual. The occasion does rise that I can’t let go of the itch of wanting something buttery-​leathery and I may indulge. Just not often…
Most of the time it’s to spend an afternoon in the sun walking up and down the shops with a Little trailing behind because we have time to kill. The hell do I care what they think… :). We spent $ 8 on a bottle of water, a cup of iced coffee (for mama), some snacks and a solid 4 hours in the sun. Well spent I would say. On all counts.

If you’re in the Queens/​LongIsland area and traveling to the city to get to the high-​end stores on 5^th ave seems like too much of a trek for you, Americana Manhasset is your godsend. A strip of pricey and upscale stores await your perusal. If you’re looking for an impressive gift for your mom, your spouse, someone you dearly want to suck up to, etc… this is the place to do your shopping.
But please, don’t dress like a bum, appearances must be kept! The strip itself is always freshly manicured with decorative pieces (horse statues, seasonal flower beds). The lots are filled with Beemers, Benzes and Bentleys and your pockets better not be empty. (Thanks Lloyd Banks!)
The shopfronts are gorgeous and most of the salespeople are polite, informative, and helpful (as long as you are being a courteous customer and/​or look like you’re about to drop a fat load of cash). My mom loves to go here to «window shop» and she’s always been treated nicely. Just remember your manners when checking out the stores, even and especially if you’re not buying.
Expect most of the big brand names– Gucci, Prada, Zegna, Chanel, LV, Ferragamo, Apple, Hermes, Cartier, Tiffany, Lululemon… etcetc. Their stores close pretty early although the specific closing times might vary from store to store.
Check their website for a full list of stores and daily hours.

I’ve always been a fan of the Americana.
Many of us here are probably way too young to remember, but this mall has very humble beginnings as just another ‘60s vintage strip mall. However as the demographics of the surrounding area began to change (in the form of a huge influx of high net worth individuals) in the ‘80s the developers got the idea to turn this into a high end open air mall.
So now we have the Americana Manhasset, with a Prada, Gucci, J. Crew and other high end stores. I’m particularly fond of the Coach store here, so we find ourselves here quite a bit.
Whether you come to shop, eat, or car spot (Mercedes-​Benz and BMWs are like Hyundais here, and a Ferrari or 3 is not an uncommon sight) you’re sure to enjoy it.
Just make sure your pockets are deep, unless you’re just sight seeing. Truly one of my favorite places to shop.

Went to the annual auto show yesterday. While I was impressed and loved seeing this menagerie of cars, the Americana itself is a mess. There was no parking, and there are no sidewalks around the mall, so when we parked across the street at my sisters dental office we had to walk on the side of the street with traffic right next to us, it was very unsafe. Also, a friend who lives right behind the mall was upset the mall had given no notice of the event to neighbors and she had cars blocking her driveway so she couldn’t park in her own driveway.
The parking lot needs a lot of work and you would think all the money this mall makes it would undertake that project, but of course not. It’s a headache.

Bad idea coming to americana during Concourse d’ elegance, parking will be impossible and the supposedly special cars that they showcase during this event are very much similar to the usual parking lot here
Edit: it’s actually not bad as long as you don’t plan on shopping on this date, great for kids and the stores are still open

I have lived in Manhasset a loooonnnngggg time. I have been here maybe 4 times. Because I have daughters who want to show me things I will not buy.
God has been good to my family. We have a little money. I can afford to shop here. I do not. Why? It feels like everyone is judging you, sizing you up. Shoppers, shop keeps, everyone.
I like Tiff’s on Fifth in the city. I spend money at some of these same establishments elsewhere. I’m not a fan of… here.
I love Apple. Geeks who spend money like bright, shiny Apple products. Here, it’s another status thing. There seem to be a lot of non-​geeks and people are not nice in the parking lot. i go to Garden City.
Listen: if it’s your scene, God bless you. It’s just not mine.

The parking lot here is like a European car show. Apparently, the people in the neighborhood who shop here have more money than God can print and want to make sure you know it.
Surprisingly, there is quite a selection in the clearance sections of places like J. Crew or Urban Outfitters for some reason. I guess the person in the Bentley isn’t shopping in the clearance section. Good for me and my Toyota!