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Hot Topic
1 Crossgates Mall Rd SPC C113, Albany, NY 12203, United States
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Am
Review №1

Cool stuff. Not well stocked at times. They dont carry a lot of the stuff they used to.

An
Review №2

Every single time I visit this Hot Topic location Im always excited to be there and sad to leave. The employees are so friendly and really make the atmosphere there comfortable to be in. I just went there a few days ago and I already want to go back! Please try and keep your current employees because wow they are so well versed in todays entertainments such as anime and kpop, that when you ask if HT has something they jump up to help you and are so so sweet!!!! I really prefer this location over Poughkeepsies and when it was there, kingston!

El
Review №3

I love hot topic so much! They make me feel so welcome and valid. All of the workers there are so pretty and nice.(not in a weird way). I cant wait untill Im able to work there

Sh
Review №4

Love exclusive pop funkos that they sell here. Customer service is excellent. They are always helpful and friendly. Would recommend 👌 going here. Thank you.

Su
Review №5

Way overpriced for such poor quality materials. Very cheap things being sold for a small fortune. A lot of nonsense and not very cool stuff. Not the same hot topic my generation once knew that for sure!

Je
Review №6

Every time I happen to visit this Hot Topic location it is usually a great experience. Excellent variety of jewelry, fandom stuff, clothing, etc. which is what I go there for. The store is usually always clean, and most of the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. I have had a few negative experiences a long time ago with certain rude sales associates, but I havent seen those certain people again for as long as I have been going here, so I assume those people arent working at this location any more (hopefully for that reason). They have a rewards program which is very useful. Some certain things here are a little pricey and/or low quality, but rarely. Usually everything else is in a good price range/has great quality.

Mu
Review №7

Amazing selection of clothes, especially for people who dress alt, gothic, scene, and other styles similar to that.

Ha
Review №8

It was amazing the employees were kind and helpful, the clothes are so cute. Would definitely recommend!

Ma
Review №9

Pretty confined space bug good staff and good merchandise.

To
Review №10

Sign stated bogo 50% but its at their discretion what t-shirts are in sale

Ca
Review №11

Typical hot topic location, helpful staff and fun selection.

An
Review №12

BEST PLACE TO GO FOR NINE INCH NAILS TSHIRTS CAW CAW

Am
Review №13

All the staff were amazing and funny ☺️ look forward to going back soon.

Sa
Review №14

Always my choice HT! Super friendly and helpful workers❤

HA
Review №15

Good stuff just 2 pricey

im
Review №16

Great choices!

Ni
Review №17

The staff who work here are always super friendly and helpful. A very cool store. My kid loves shopping here.

Li
Review №18

Hot Topic always has interesting jewelry, which is mostly what I go in for. The staff is always friendly and helpful, especially the last time I went.

Ci
Review №19

Horrible staff they treat you like your garage. An me being black to hear another black woman speak to us this was its no wonder the staff there is never there long enough to catch there names. Sad wont be returning, an whats even sadder is that I never once heard from the manager about any of this.

Ra
Review №20

As a horror, comic book, and anime fan this I a must stop store when I hit the mall. They have a good rewards program and a good selection of shirts, toys and accessories. I always come out of here with something cool.

Ca
Review №21

Love the clothes

ni
Review №22

Only reason they git 2 stars us i love the store. Waited at the register for 15 minutes with a arm full and no clerk to be seen. I got tired of waiting and left everything and walked out. Great customer services Lol yeah right.

Ca
Review №23

A good normal hot topic with good stuff and really nice non pushy staff just a little crowded

Ke
Review №24

Great store. I recommend it to all those who are fans of t-shirt and who are interested in music, cinema, manga, geek culture. Very good staff.

ha
Review №25

Always love this place. Seems the staff rotate out a lot but I never had a bad experience here either way.

To
Review №26

Always have what Im looking for. Great sales.

Sh
Review №27

Not what they used to be

Az
Review №28

Pretty nice, great customer service and good selection of shirts and hoodies, would go again

Vi
Review №29

This was both a flashback to my teenage years and so much new stuff too. Love it!

St
Review №30

They had some legit awesome things. Their music is always blasting something great to shop to. Their prices are pretty steep but always something to oooh and ahhh over.

er
Review №31

Great place for breakfast an bread an donuts .never have I ever had anything bad there

Ko
Review №32

Big section of Funko POPs, but not really organized and not any of the POPs I was looking for. The employees are nice though!

As
Review №33

Worst customer service!!!! Dont go here, shop online everything they sell in store you can find elsewhere online an in most cases cheaper. Not sure if she was a manager didnt catch her name but she was so rude, while in the middle of training some new girl.

Ma
Review №34

Great, semi emo but not really

Tr
Review №35

Fun stuff all around

Ja
Review №36

Great place if you like pop figures and nice graphic Tees

Ac
Review №37

I love how amazing the workers were and how nice they were, and I love the clothes and accessories

Da
Review №38

Pros-Varied selection, friendly-ish employees.Cons- Horrible return policy, walmart quality materials

An
Review №39

4 because I love Riverdale and they have a lot of Riverdale stuff but I think they should have more but overall the place is really good so 4 stars

Ph
Review №40

Very interesting place for clothes abs other miscellaneous gadgets

Lu
Review №41

Was on the phone with a man who was at the store an I could literally hear her yelling at him is there a problem no seriously is there a problem I know him well an I thought he was going to lay into the associate, but he calmly said no. Keep in mind this was over a t-shirt size he called me to tell me the shirt was mislabeled an the manager went off the rails like it was his fault because you know everyone looks inside the neck line for the size its not like those stickers on the outside of shirt that are placed there are for the consumer, no no those are just for show. Come on never ever will I go to this store and I will tell everyone I know not to shop her. I still cant believe it who is she to say anything cause he called me, shes lucky I wasnt there I would have e told her to f@#$ off. Worst customer service an I wasnt even there I could only imagine what the the other customers felt. If I heard all that on a phone her volume had to be high. Really sad hot topic encourages this type of behavior especially for a store where a lot of young adults shop way to set a bad example. An to the mans credit he wont let me use her name but she knows who she is.

Ni
Review №42

This place has changed for the worse, and keeps getting worse. Harry Potter and A nightmare before Christmas are their main focus. Their accessories suck. They have no purses and the people who work there are rude and have no idea what they are doing.

ra
Review №43

Hot Topic always seems to have the exact things to fit my style or what I like! I love the jewelry and all the clothes, plus the pins!

DW
Review №44

Still groovy, even if the groove has changed.

Ke
Review №45

Staff are usually nice and can be a cool place to get some novelty items. Can be a bit disorganized at time though

Ro
Review №46

I love this place, I get some great metal and manga shirts here.

Ke
Review №47

Awesome clearance items and great customer service!

Va
Review №48

I mean, its hot topic lol the only thing I dont love is how small the stores are. Makes it really hard to shop

Jo
Review №49

Great selection of merchandise and very wonderful employees.

Jo
Review №50

Located inside Crossgates mall (first floor, near escalade at food court). Many fandom to choose from. Not much selection of Tripp pants.

Go
Review №51

Customer service absolutely fantastic, I always have a fun time in here with my friends!

Ro
Review №52

Love the people and store but should have more for bigger woman and men

Gr
Review №53

Great stuff like always friendly staff

Ca
Review №54

I absolutely love this place, everyone is kind and all of the products are just amazing

Sa
Review №55

Lovely mother day had share 💘.

Ke
Review №56

Wonderful stuff! So much that I need, but not enough money! Staff is SUPER helpful and SUPER nice!!!

Je
Review №57

Great customer service and great products!

ja
Review №58

Great store plenty of places to shop at and this one

Jo
Review №59

Great products, horrible staff!!! Stay away at all cost I hope they go under.

Ch
Review №60

Worst experience by far. Brought shirts for 2 kids an one was mislabeled as a medium. I went back to the store to return or exchange them. After a girl in training helped me find the shirt she noticed that it was just mislabeled medium but was actually a small. So while she was doing the return I made a phone call to let the parents know the shirt was mislabeled an it would fit him. Some woman who I assume or maybe be the manager asks be if theres a problem, I said excuse me she says no for real is there a problem we can can all hear you on the phone its not our fault the shirt is mislabeled the customer is suppose to look inside the shirt an not go off our labels. LMAO. Ill be nice an identify her as salesperson #203577. First your in the business of customer service you dont speak like that to a customer. Second your there to sell hot topics mission an I can tell you if I was your manager I would fire you on the spot. Third a simple Im sorry it was mislabeled would have been sufficient had I just not had spinal cord surgery we would have had a problem and I would have wiped the floor with you. Lastly think before you speak cause chances are whatever is going to come out of your mouth may be inappropriate for the work place. And to the woman who was in training she was a sweetheart, you handled yourself amazing I apologize I asked so many questions but you handled yourself very well considering who was training you. And to the district manager just a thought from someone who owns there own business maybe if you put the right people in place your turn over rate of employees wouldnt be so bad. If thats who you have training people, I only hope they dont pick up her bad habits, an poor customer service skills. You dont talk to customers like that just use your head an think seriously. I shop there at least once a week but I can tell you this never again will I come back fortunately your products are sold on Amazon, Think Geek, FYE, an gamestop so I can buy your products anywhere I came cause I always enjoyed the people an atmosphere but that has now been tainted with your new employees. Good luck to the trainee

Sa
Review №61

Great customer service always has something new

S
Review №62

Staff are so annoying and never stop pushing

An
Review №63

Great service. Great staff!

Ja
Review №64

The staff was super friendly and very helpful.

Wi
Review №65

Great store, great/friendly staff!

mr
Review №66

On the up side I saw a chick that I mistoke for a maniquine

Hu
Review №67

Very Emo got anime shirt

Vi
Review №68

This place is sick but everything is expensive. I love their tshirts and dresses but some of the items are poorly made for their price. I buy their manicpanic hair dye all the time. Best part of the place? The sales when they need to get rid of stuff.

an
Review №69

This is my fiances favorite place to shop

me
Review №70

I found what I wanted but they need more options for t-shirts and hats

Sk
Review №71

Lots of cool things?

Da
Review №72

The general manager was amazing

th
Review №73

Its sucks The people here are so rude

Da
Review №74

A diverse line of clothing.

Kr
Review №75

My favorite place to shop.

Ho
Review №76

The employees are helpful and friendly

Ja
Review №77

Great pants for thin men!

Ye
Review №78

It is not really my scene, but the people working there seem really friendly.

Jo
Review №79

Girls are hot and prices are reasonable

De
Review №80

I like the stuff there but some of the clothing is ridiculously priced when I can go on amazon and get it for less

Ta
Review №81

Great fan store

Pa
Review №82

Should sell men and womens lingerie

Co
Review №83

Super chill employees

Oc
Review №84

They have very friendly customer service.

ta
Review №85

Always a good variety

ko
Review №86

Eddsworld stuff isnt there.

Ri
Review №87

Always unique items

Pr
Review №88

Good gear

Jo
Review №89

Love the store

Mi
Review №90

Very nice

Do
Review №91

Great staff

Da
Review №92

Got the swag...

La
Review №93

The Best!!!

ka
Review №94

Great

No
Review №95

Cool atmosphere

Se
Review №96

Clean and friendly

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  • Address:1 Crossgates Mall Rd SPC C113, Albany, NY 12203, United States
  • Site:https://www.hottopic.com/store-details?StoreID=55
  • Phone:+1 518-862-0964
Categories
  • Clothing store
  • Fashion accessories store
  • Music store
  • Novelty store
  • T-shirt store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–9:30PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:6AM–9:30PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday:12–6PM
  • Sunday:12–7PM
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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