Stafford Marketplace — Attraction in Stafford

The mall just isn't what it used to be , but I think that is most malls right now .... the stores we are used to shopping at are getting replaced by mom and pop shops , and that's including the malls (meh) , which I do support and love , but it is sad that it is even affecting our malls . Still , springfield mall I would say the best part is THEIR FOOD options ! not just the food court , but they have some really great choices for inside and patio dining (full restaurants and bars) , at the heart of Springfield . Overall, it's a great place , as always a beautiful and fairly big mall , just over the winter it was pretty empty (even the stores) and a lot of places didn't accept cards , only cash (which unfortunately not many people carry) so I wasn't prepared and everything I wanted to purchase I couldn't .... so that was a bummer , but I have been back since and had a great time & found everything I was looking for ! In the area , this is probably the most (hip) place to visit ....

People ask why I take so many pictures. And then also why the reviews?! Well, a special pastor I listened to (and to his recordings today) took his own pics for his magazine & personal testimonials. {May Mr. Stanley RIP} — Why shouldn’t I do the same to bless God and His Creation? — #AllFaithAllFun 😀

You have to try this kebab location if you live in Stafford/Fredericksburg. Coming in to meet the fine, friendly servers and nosh some good, healthy food will make your day so much brighter & better. Gua-ran-teed! ☀️

Me? I came here with a friend, indeed a brother; you can, too! Even more fun? Make a friend here! Spanish / Farsi spoken! 🙏🙏🏽🙏🏿

Vegetarian, pescatarian, carnivore — all the best of your Middle Eastern and Persian delicacies. Plenty of lot parking. Cash or Card. (And do tip these people well, please! Restaurant gigs are needed in our society. The pay structure just hasn’t caught up well yet.) Tesekkur! Masalaams!...

Overall the Stafford Marketplace has some great stores, restaurants, services centers, etc. Whether it's grocery shopping, restaurants, coffee, pizza, home goods, etc. there is plenty to choose from overall.

The reason I gave the Marketplace only 3 stars is that there is some room for improvement. First, the 4-way stop by Panera is always a cluster... to include some of the exits/entrances of the other stores. This wasn't designed very well nor do I think it was designed for the amount of volume they get each day. Additionally, why can't we get a drive-thru Starbucks or something... I get that we are talking about "First World Problems" here... but it's a pain to take the kids out of their car seats to grab a drink, meal, anything especially when it's this hot/humid. Put a few drive-thru's in the area...