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Hot Topic
2157 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410, United States
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Ky
Review №1

Loved the ambiance of this store. Its clean and. Nicely kept. I really loved finding little goodies for myself and daughter. She got two shirts and a choker and we got a great sale price plus 15 dollars hot cash. One of the shirts my daughter got was super cool Im posting a pic of it now. Anyway thanks again guys. Ill definitely be coming back!

MR
Review №2

So much cool stuff, super nice staff an super thoughtful an considerate, i was nervous about the size of a expensive hoodie an she could tell an held on to my stuff an encouraged me to go try it on real quick, i think the worst part is how much i over spent :( but the experience an everything i got im happy about

Je
Review №3

I worked here in the early 2000s and both the store AND staff is just as cool as it was back then. Mind you, it was a more goth scene back then, and parents were afraid to let their kids go in the store lmao.Mainstream or not, its still a great place to shop (if you can afford it). I just wish they had a bigger plus size selection/area.

Lo
Review №4

My kids love this place. Store is small but has tons of nice things.

K-
Review №5

Went with daughter. We had to wait in line due to Covid and occupancy. Once inside we were greeted by friendly staff but still allowed to shop without feeling rushed.

ki
Review №6

Love a lot of things in there, not so much the Disney stuff, older Hot Topic was better

th
Review №7

Best store ever. Love the merch and the Awesome helpful employees

Mz
Review №8

Love this store they have really nice things and reasonable prices. And its very organized.

Ei
Review №9

My granddaughter loves Hot Topic, too young for my taste but she can usually find something she likes!!

De
Review №10

Every body was incredibly helpful and friendly. The store was very clean and organized. They have a great selection of anime items.

Wi
Review №11

A bit small and doesnt have a huge variety. Then again, the mall itself is in its death throws.

Ro
Review №12

Always able to find super cute facemasks and t-shirts there....love that store

No
Review №13

My to go store. Always organized and friendly, bubbly staff

He
Review №14

Love the store when I was a teenager and I still do at 36 my daughter loves to shop here as well

Ch
Review №15

Friendly staff always helpful and nice. Love coming into this store.

An
Review №16

So expensive...my daughter loves it though..

Ho
Review №17

Love the atmosphere. Everyone working said hi and offered to help. They even tried locating an item for me online when they couldnt find it in store. Very nice staff, knowledgeable about sales going on. A bit expensive.

pl
Review №18

Really nice workers did everything they could to help

Me
Review №19

The staff is very friendly and made sure that I was able to find what I was looking for.

Ke
Review №20

Took my daughters and one of their friends to do their birthday shopping.

El
Review №21

Theyre downsizing a lot, so its not what it is to be.

Da
Review №22

Too dark and weird for me but grandsons got some Funko Pops.

St
Review №23

Love the place. Great quality clothes

Da
Review №24

Great customer service okay pop selection

di
Review №25

Yes, Im 40 years old and still shop here. I have since my 20s. You can call it trendy, or call me a poser, but when you want a Bad Religion shirt and body jewelry, hit the mall and Hot Topic. You wont be disappointed

Mi
Review №26

They spread the black Friday sales over the week as a means to a cope with covid so I got some pretty good deals on outer wear and socks. Employees are very patient and helpful as well 💖

as
Review №27

Wish they would go back to the old way

Mi
Review №28

Always have exellent products and good deals

kh
Review №29

Store was relatively small compared to others but still had decent products

re
Review №30

Very good place for anime or cartoon fans i would really recommend going here

He
Review №31

Just like I remember it! I also appreciate their covid precautions. Will do again!

Bu
Review №32

Very nice tshirts

mi
Review №33

Super nice employees, I love their clearance rack and stickers!

Ge
Review №34

Nothing in my size but they had a nice sell

Li
Review №35

My 10 year old loves this store...too me its a little pricey.

Sa
Review №36

I always love shopping there. Its my store, but I do miss it when it when it was just an all goth store.

Ja
Review №37

Great store and following all covid precautions

he
Review №38

The staff is awesome!!

Ce
Review №39

They have a lot of cool things here!

Ch
Review №40

I like window shopping and seeing whats on sale. Theres always something interesting at the Hot Topic.Its nice to also get my walking done in a nice, warm place now that its getting dark and cold outside in Northwest Indiana.Lets support our local mall!

MA
Review №41

Cool cloths for my daughter!!!!

Kr
Review №42

Very kind and helpful

Li
Review №43

Great place!

•t
Review №44

This store is good. I dont shop here often just because it is not my style but some of the things grab my attention. The only issue I have with this store is that they have the pins next to the cash registers. This is an issue because people think you are in line or it is hard to get in front of the person when they are searching for pins.

Ka
Review №45

A fun place to look around

Ki
Review №46

Yes. It was just yes. 😍

sk
Review №47

I grew up at this place and now my daughter is following in my awkward finding myself footsteps. I couldnt be prouder.

Me
Review №48

Wish they had more t-shirts from tv shows

Br
Review №49

Selena greeted us and had a whole conversation. She is extremely nice. I hope to see her again.

Zo
Review №50

Fun place for some alternative clothing

Li
Review №51

Cute cloths

ji
Review №52

The employees are always very friendly! I enjoy going here!

Su
Review №53

Granddaughter likes it.

Ti
Review №54

I wanted to get a shirt for my boyfriend, but the male who was there disappeared. I couldnt find him to get the shirt down so I left. I was very disappointed

Pa
Review №55

Always friendly staff and good deals.

Mi
Review №56

Love this place and the staff

Al
Review №57

Always heart this store

Ch
Review №58

The people here always seem helpful any time Im here. Never had an issue with anything here. Plus they seem to always have some kind of in store deal going on.

Sa
Review №59

Absolutely cool and in style in pop culture! This place has great clothes to choose from. The employees are also very cool and very nice towards customers. The atmosphere of this store is so great that you feel like you are at a rock concert.

Ca
Review №60

Sure the prices can be a little high but its also a specialty store! Meant for genre fans and the punk rock styles. The staff always knows how to help you and they always run deals. Love this place.

DJ
Review №61

Decent store, especially if you like pop culture. I remember when the stores first opened then it was mainly goth and punk. Maybe someday itll go back to the way used to be. But Im an old man who still gets embarrassed slightly when he goes in there due to all of the youths!!!

La
Review №62

Cool atmosphere. Merch is pretty pricey.

Ke
Review №63

Some good bargains if you hunt around...lots of cool and unique items to choose from

An
Review №64

Hot Topic is always a fun store, they have many different types of stuff that youre really like.

Be
Review №65

Has everything Ive ever wanted!

Ta
Review №66

The staff are very friendly.

Mi
Review №67

I just loved that place.

El
Review №68

Staff is friendly and helpful. Great selection on things!

Li
Review №69

I found great deals here and the employee went out of her way to during my purchase! Great job!

Kr
Review №70

Got my kid an awesome Green Day shirt here. I havent been in a Hot Topic in forever before this cause my atyle is more hippie wrekends and preppy week due to work etc but everyone working there was very nice and helpful. I was jealous though that they get to keep their piercings and I had to take them out for my job. Sigh but yea cool store worth stopping in great employees!

To
Review №71

Great customer service, an array of items from different pop culture icons, perfect to find a gift for someone. What could go wrong with shopping here? Nothing!

br
Review №72

I love the buttons I got! It was also a true blessing seeing that tall girl with green hair too.

Sk
Review №73

Best place for band, movies and TV show merch! I love this place

Tu
Review №74

They have lovely people who work here and have a great selection of items to choose from

Ka
Review №75

Very small aisles for such a packed store. Employees were very nice and helpful though!

Ni
Review №76

I love this place everyone is always so helpful

Al
Review №77

I love the selection and the random gems I find. Reasonable prices and good sales in things I want.

Ad
Review №78

I love the bows and knee high socks. Me and my friends shop there a lot!! They have good staff that work there, I recommend going there! :)

Ma
Review №79

Good place to shop if you are into their style. It never hurts to just stop in once and see everything you got. If you dont see somthing you like, you will see something that somebody else likes!

Jo
Review №80

This place is amazing! If you like music, anime or pop culture, this is the place to go for clothes, memorabilia, knick knacks, apparel, accessories, toys, even beach towels and swim suits! They have everything from Dr. Who to Dragon Ball. The staff here are kind, funny and incredibly helpful. I strongly recommend shopping at this store!

St
Review №81

My kids favorite store.. I feel like it is too cramped with shelfs and displays everywhere

Gh
Review №82

I feel like the other hit topic is better but i love this store so much!! 💜

El
Review №83

I used to love visiting here in high school.... before they went mainstream. Too much has changed over the years for me to give it 5 stars.Anywho, the staff is always friendly and willing to help. I absolutely love the people who work here. I have never had a bad experience with any of the employees.My only wish is that all the gothic style clothing would come back! I miss the earlier 2000s HotTopic!

Mo
Review №84

Great selection for out of the ordinary!! Gifts and clothes!! Atmosphere different!service ok!

Ro
Review №85

Very good service from jughead

li
Review №86

Used to be a pretty cool place, still is when it comes to t-shirts but other merchandise seems like its turning into a childrens store

Ma
Review №87

Nice store overall. Some cool stuff here

Jo
Review №88

I liked the place better when it was counter culture now its pop culture

Na
Review №89

Very friendly and helpful customer service....cool backpack collection for a reasonable price!!! Teenager will love this place!

Sc
Review №90

Great place for all your gothic needs, the only thing is the funkos are a 20 foot wall and 4 boxes deep and its a pain to even look through

Al
Review №91

The employees decided to cancel an order I had shipped to the store super early. It had arrived at the store on a Saturday, and canceled on a Thursday. Not the 7 days as stated the hot topic website. It was a xmas gift I ordered for a friend well before December during black Friday and had gotten a sale on it, so I really just wanted the shirt, not my money back.Really disappointed at the employee negligence

Mi
Review №92

Friendly staff and awesome sales. My only complaint is that the store feels small as everything is congested and tight with small aisles.

Ch
Review №93

Always amazing things to find and great sales.

ma
Review №94

I very much enjoyed it here and everytime I go to the mall I go to hot topic and Im never dissatisfied.

We
Review №95

If youre an emo youll love it here.

Ba
Review №96

Great store wish the worker on the floor would have helped us more he was not knowledgeable in anything and kept trying to sell us everything else but what we clearly stated we wanted but love the store

Ky
Review №97

Saw an employee with gauges I could fit my fist through. If you dont mind the sight, theyve got some neat anime apparel and such.

Do
Review №98

Great service from staff

ma
Review №99

Only store we found slayer shirts in in my husbands size. The staff was very helpful

ch
Review №100

Great selection for people who like bands, pop culture and anime clothing and collectables. Shop the sales to get affordable prices.

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  • Address:2157 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410, United States
  • Site:http://hottopic.com/store-details?StoreID=0404
  • Phone:+1 219-795-1470
Categories
  • Clothing store
  • Fashion accessories store
  • Music store
  • Novelty store
  • T-shirt store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:7AM–9PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday:12–6PM
  • Sunday:12–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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