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Merle Hay Mall

Merle Hay Mall

Shopping Mall
Merle Hay, Des Moines
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  • Jim B.
    Jim BoydMay 14, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Still the best mall in the Des Moines area. You suburbanites can keep your cess pool way out west.
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    Nathan BushJanuary 7, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Of the four malls in Des Moines, it is safe to say that Merle Hay Mall has the best choice of anchors...Target, Sears, Kohl's and Younkers (which used to be Famous Barr and should have stayed so we'd
  • Heather C.heart icon on user image
    Heather CarlsonJuly 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I was appalled to learn Merle Hay is host to what basically amounts to a roadside zoo. I'll be boycotting along with thousands of others until Merle Hay stops allowing this cruelty to animals.
  • Deborah P.
    Deborah PaulMay 10, 2012
    If u r so close to Rieman music... Stop on to visit Debbie Doo Wop... Her cd is available here as well as some instruments she uses in her kids music classes
  • Jaime B.heart icon on user image
    Jaime BernalDecember 17, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    They Have an ecoATM here, on the lower level by Bath & Body Works.
  • Mer M.
    Mer MallOctober 10, 2011
    Merle Hay Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen has a secret menu item, Reese Peanut Butter cup pie, packaged in indivdual servings. But you have to ask for it.
  • Ted C.heart icon on user image
    Ted CoppockDecember 25, 2014
    If you have not been gather lately you should go. Great experience two days before Christmas 2014
  • Mike J.
    Mike JonesMarch 8, 2015
    THE STORES IN THIS MALL HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER THEY LOST THE ONLY NFL APPAREL STORE THEY HAD AT THE END OF FEB AND THE MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP IS TERRIBLE. 9 STORES GONE ENJOY FLIX!!!
  • Queen P.heart icon on user image
    Queen PimpJanuary 12, 2016
    Fun place for both shopping and having a good time. :>
  • Nancy M.heart icon on user image
    Nancy MaherApril 21, 2016
    Great stores
  • Mike J.
    Mike JonesMarch 8, 2015
    MERLE HAY MALL IS GOING DOWNHILL IN A HURRY THE FOOD COURT IS ALMOST GONE. THE MALL HAS LOST 9 STORES ALREADY THIS YEAR.
  • Mer M.
    Mer MallMarch 12, 2012
    Stroller rental has returned to MHM. Rental is available at Customer Service located in the Target Wing.
  • Jon O.
    Jon OlsonJuly 23, 2011
    The screen is the biggest non-IMAX in Iowa and we get ole blue eyes while waiting foe the movie to start. Hope they do Luck Be a Lady.
  • Mer M.
    Mer MallMay 24, 2012
    Scooter's Coffee has breakfast burritos, but you have to ask as they aren't on the menu.
  • Ashley Square Apartments
    Ashley Square ApartmentsDecember 23, 2014
    Best mall in Des Moines!
  • Evan[Bu]
    Evan[Bu]July 19, 2011
    Named after Merle Hay, the first Iowa serviceman and perhaps the first American serviceman to die in World War I.
  • KT F.
    KT FloridaApril 17, 2015
    Tiny and unorganized mall
  • Greg S.
    Greg SwanNovember 23, 2011
    Ask them to see the basement. It's where Pee Wee's bike is.
  • Mer M.
    Mer MallMarch 19, 2012
    Be sure to check Customer Service for coupons to your favorite stores.
  • Gary N.
    Gary N.January 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Once around the inside of the mall is about a mile for walking. Signs are posted.
  • Billy M.
    Billy MillerApril 3, 2011
    The Chinese gourmet has the best bourbon chicken... Ever!
  • Lynae L.heart icon on user image
    Lynae LairAugust 26, 2017
    Kids Foot Locker!
  • Kristy M.
    Kristy MorseAugust 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Wow now Taco Johns is gone too
  • Kees V.
    Kees VermeulenMay 1, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    There is a $2 service charge when purchasing any MHM Gift Cards... Lame!
  • Suzy F.
    Suzy FieldJanuary 11, 2011
    The third best shopping mall around Des Moines
  • Jake M.heart icon on user image
    Jake MonahanApril 14, 2011
    This place is said to be haunted. Well that's no surprise sense it was built upon a burial ground/cemetery and a bunch of employees burned to death in yonkers in the worst fire in des moines history.
  • James J.
    James JonesApril 21, 2012
    Alas, the "Mercury on a tricycle" statue is gone.
  • Eric
    EricOctober 26, 2011
    The only reason people think this mall is "getto" is because its not in West Des Moines..
  • Kelsey G.
    Kelsey GreeneSeptember 15, 2011
    Such a classy mall I just saw a man farmer sneeze on the ground
  • Gage K.
    Gage KnowlsonAugust 17, 2011
    Sears rocks my socks.
  • Tim M.
    Tim McCannApril 9, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Hey Jessica, not the mall's fault about AE. AE is closing 100 stores across the country and their lease was up, no cost to close
  • Skip
    SkipSeptember 23, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Join the Iowa Food Co-op
  • Crystal K.
    Crystal KnightSeptember 3, 2011
    The target store managers are rude and don't know what their doing at all.
  • Jessica W.
    Jessica WrightSeptember 19, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Waaaaaayyyyy to ghetto!!!!!
  • Darren L.
    Darren LongAugust 23, 2010
    @MerleHayMall
  • Richard B.
    Richard BuffingtonAugust 26, 2011
    Dont bother unless you're a wannabe gangster or on some type of government assistance. This place is a dump!
  • Jessica W.
    Jessica WrightApril 9, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    This stupid mall doesn't even have an AE anymore!!!
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