Fruit Union Plaza: Vernon's One-Stop Orchard (with a Few Quirks)
Fruit Union Plaza in Vernon isn't your ordinary strip mall. It's a quirky mix of stores with a touch of old-school charm. Here's the juicy breakdown:
Fresh Finds: Satisfy your cravings at Edo Japan for sizzling teppanyaki or grab groceries for a home-cooked meal.
Local Gems: Discover hidden treasures you won't find at the big box stores.
Past Lanes Appeal: The plaza has a bit of a retro vibe, transporting you back to a simpler time.
Seedy Underbelly: A few empty storefronts can dampen the lively atmosphere, and parking can be a bit of a squeeze during peak hours.
Overall: Fruit Union Plaza offers a delightful dose of nostalgia with a side of convenience. It might not be the fanciest orchard on the block, but it's a great place to find unexpected finds and support local businesses. (4 stars for...
Read moreThe security issues are still evident at Fruit Union Plaza. I had a couple of interesting interactions outside despite being walking for only a couple minutes.
I ate in at the Subway. It was significantly remodeled a couple of years ago. The sandwich isn't quite as tasty as the other Subway in town, but still fills you up.
Staff is friendly.
The tables and chairs seem a bit more crowded since remodeling.
Fruit Union Plaza in general has a lot of shops. I worked nearby for a few years. During my lunch breaks I could eat at a different place in the Plaza during the work week without repeating the same place twice.
New businesses over the past couple years includes a pet store, Freshii, Jealous Pizza, and a dental clinic.
This Plaza would be 5/5 if it just was a little safer. I always have my guard up when interacting with...
Read morelove Valley first credit union. so high tech inside. not so thrilled that they allowed such a lousy insurance company to buy into them. Westland insurance is the most unhelpful group of people especially when you have a claim.
I wasn't able to get insurance after one plan and I had purchase insurance through another broker Baron Insurance and they were bought out Westland. they don't care how the claim is handled and then refuse to give insurance after a single claim. I've spoken to brokers that used to be in these locations but as soon as they were bought out all the training stopped and they put in untrained people so most of them have moved on to other companies which is very sad for this region it's very sad for all...
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