The mall is mostly filled with old, some second-hand antique items, and that's from the Treasure Alley. There are also a few cafes here, but it's quite tight due to the limited spacing available. There's only 3 walkways in here, and where the middle one is taken up entirely by the Treasure Alley shop, which is annoying when closed. That gives us even less room to walk, for us, a group of 4 visiting. Pier 11 is definitely a popular search, for Astoria. To me, it ended up looking more like a tourist trap.
(Most of the restaurants here have an outside entrance, and are excluded from this review because I am talking just about the mall interior.)
The only perk was that penny machine at one of the entrances, and one of my pals was a coin collector. Other than that, I'd say skip this place overall. There's nothing really...
Read moreThis is a cool little eclectic mall built in the same fashion as the Pier 12 mall down one block. They have an old wood structure with several service and product stores as well as a funky wine bar and two restaurants. The inside is all unfinished wood giving it an old fashion feel but I suspect a few kiddie splinters. The main area is dominated by a chain link fenced in area that contains what is both a used goods reseller and some sort of weekend market. The rest of the stores are a combination of services and product stores. The west side of the building is not ":accessible" friendly, with stairs but no ramp. The east side has a long ramp for both the 1st and 2nd levels. Parking is relatively close on the street, but it doesn't appear too transit friendly except for the trolley that...
Read morePier 11 is "must go to" place for your Astoria trip. Something for everyone at the Mall full of vintage curio spaces. Prepare to devote an hour or two (or more) at this location which includes Inferno lounge on the East end, WineKraft wine bar on the West, and an almost secret (yet very popular) little breakfast cafe'. Look them all up ! Walk end to end though this barn red structure full of surprises and you will undoubtedly return on future visits. Centrally positioned right on the Riverwalk close to many other stopping...
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