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Hot Topic
1321 N Columbia Center Blvd #385, Kennewick, WA 99336, United States
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Ma
Review №1

I use to love the staff here and now every time I come in, I’m constantly discriminated against. Viv, the sales associate, is quick to deny me discounts or coupons, when I’m a huge anime collector and always have been. She accuses me of “reselling” when I haven’t been selling pops. The staff treats every collector horribly, which is why I look forward to box lunch opening. I really hope they change because they have lost a loyal customer.

Ka
Review №2

I wish I can give them negative stars. I am very frustrated with this store as they never seem to be helpful and always super rude. I came in looking for certain anime merchandise and when I asked them about certain items, some of them would look the other way and finally I would get a response after constant questions. I asked why they were treating me rudely and they wouldn’t answer me. I asked for some of their names and they told me it was Vivian and Alexa. It seems to always be an ongoing problem and I never leave with anything because of how unhelpful they always are … not sure if they are just super immature, but it seems to me that they haven’t grown out of their high school days

Ja
Review №3

Nice store wit variety of interesting stuff. Friendly staff.

T
Review №4

Normally pretty busy. Interesting stuff. More poppy then dark, full of young kids and anime mostly.

Vi
Review №5

Get a good discount today so happy happy

NA
Review №6

Absolutely wonderful staff.. With the new rules, there was a line waiting to enter the store. The staff was so kind and helpful! She actually found what I was looking for and brought it to me while I was standing in line! The wait was short and everything moved quickly. What I thought would be a difficult task, was the easiest I have had in a long time and my daughter was thrilled with the shirts.Absolutely fabulous group! Thank you.

Ka
Review №7

I really love going into this Hot Topic. The staff are super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They always greet me with a smile. Also returns and exchanges are easy and they can always order products they dont have in store for you.

Je
Review №8

The people that work there are so sweet and very amazing only reason I gave it at 3 is because the store company itself has changed from what it used to be. (all about what wasnt in) and now its all about what is in. Also this particular Hot Topic is extremely small and very limited belts and that was one of the things I loved buying there for my husband.

Ex
Review №9

They have the best collectibles selection. The staff is super friendly. Its super small though. It would be nice to see them in a bigger spot within the mall.

Va
Review №10

Im super frustrated 😔. I was in Utah for a volleyball tournament with my teenager and we went to their local mall and to Hot Topic. This was one of the rare stores that have and sell swim suits in the store. My daughter found a swim suit she wanted. I was nervous about the size but the workers assured me that if the swim suit didn’t fit that we could return it to our local store in Washington and order a different size.Surprise surprise the bottoms didn’t fit- didn’t even get them on, so we brought them to return and place an order for the larger size. When I got to my local store they said they can’t take swim ware returns. A wasted $30! We would not have purchased in the first place if I knew we couldn’t return them- the whole reason I asked before purchasing in Utah. Super bummed for being lied to 😢

FL
Review №11

The staff are fun, helpful, and very interactive if were waiting in line to go in next. Im always looking forward to new merchandise and great deals.

Sn
Review №12

Shop here all the time! Super fun!

Br
Review №13

They were pretty sold down on stuff. Not sure if its from sales or because most sales are being made online, or if it was the store. There was a wait which midday on a Wednesday is sad but at least it was open. Employees were nice.

Am
Review №14

The people were super nice and super helpful went shopping with my sister she is the shopping lady lol

Is
Review №15

I enjoy shopping here. They sell items you can hardly find anywhere else. I do wish there was a bit more room in the stores tho.

Ev
Review №16

Hehe hot topid

Je
Review №17

Interesting and relativity unique store. However, it is incredibly small, and almost always has a line in covid times. Additionally, its appealing to nerdy people, who tend to shop online. Ive never looked for an online store for them, but I imagine if they made one and started promoting it in stores that they would do better.

Ra
Review №18

Love it love it love it but I wouldnt buy body jewelry (septum, belly button, etc) unless you know exactly what youre getting

TA
Review №19

It has been 3 years since I have been too hot topics, me living in another town, a lot has changed, within the mall and others places around town, overall really good stuff they are getting in.

Ch
Review №20

I enjoy shopping there for their gages out ear plugs I just wish they had a larger selection all over especially in the .5

Jo
Review №21

Best store for odd things and fantastic help good job team! Great store to just visit to check um out if you havent!

gl
Review №22

Very friendly staff :) i have really bad anxiety and I hate going to stores but they made me feel comfortable and didnt hover over me like other places do. I kinda wish there was more pierce the veil and FOB merch though 🥺

Jo
Review №23

Gotta Jason with roses lanyard while there.

Ta
Review №24

Everything is awesome and cute it has a little bit of Everything with pretty good prices 10/10

Em
Review №25

Small store they have so many things I like and its always so expensive but its worth it.

Be
Review №26

Great band shirts and almost always on sale. Such a selection of Funkos as well. In this pandemic they are are doing well with monitoring capacity and saying mask needs to be on mouth and nose. Also great that can only have few people as the store is always crammed to brim with items, now its not as crowded or inconvenient to move through.

Ge
Review №27

Creative selection

Ma
Review №28

Great place for all ages..

ga
Review №29

I love ther clothes

Am
Review №30

Great customer service.

To
Review №31

Staff are really helpful and had everything I wanted (:

Es
Review №32

My kids love it

ge
Review №33

Great team

El
Review №34

This Hot Topic is just too tiny. It makes you feel very claustrophobic with all the extra racks and tables and since it is a pretty popular store it almost always has a lot of people in it. The staff is always friendly though and strikes up a conversation with you about your items and shows you other things you may like based on it. They never fail to greet me, tell me the deals, and ask if they can help me with anything and that is greatly appreciated. I just wish the company would find them a bigger store to be in.

Br
Review №35

Re-enacted Infinity War scene. 10/10, would shop again.

Ly
Review №36

Awesome and friendly staff

Ra
Review №37

Hot Topic used to be really cool. Please tell me what happened, remember when you guys used to sell original stuff? And used to be the store for the kids who didnt conform to anything? Now, Hot Topic is just Conformity wrapped up into one Gothic word. Thats sad, what happened? Is it for money? Probably. Sell cool stuff again.

Br
Review №38

One of the workers were so so kind and friendly. She helped me get a good shirt (Why Don’t We)!!!

Da
Review №39

Great customer service and staff as was the to make sure you need help. Always has deals and cool stuff love going to the store.

Su
Review №40

I love coming in here for merch or anything that is popular. The people are super chill and the store is always organized and clean! Love the vibe I get from the store!

St
Review №41

Its a Hot Topic. They do Hot Topic things. It is always been a mecca for the goth and counter culture but I think they have survived due to counter has come more in line with the mainstream. Can be spendy but its in the mall and I expect as much. Nice variety of things in a small spot. Can be hard to move around.

ro
Review №42

My 11 year old lives this store

Al
Review №43

Fun place. Lots of random yet fun things. Definitely will either love it or hate it.

Qu
Review №44

Prices are exorbitantly expensive for what youre really getting, but maybe its a licensing thing for a lot of it?Its ridiculously hard to navigate the store as everything is so jam packed into it, making you feel pressured to never stop moving or else youre blocking the path for people. The only thing earning this place stars from me is the friendly staff and the cool merchandise. Staff are willing to go out of their way to help you.

gr
Review №45

Great selection, fun clothes and costumes. Friendly helpful and knowledgeable managers.

Ka
Review №46

Ive been a fan of Hot Topic for a long time. My two complaints are the prices of their clothing (you have to wait for their sales for anything to be affordable), and they rarely have any sizes above a Large in store and, since their sizes run small, this means most adult men cant wear a lot of their shirts. However, I do like the selection and how theyve moved to fill the niche for fandom products.This particular store is very small and difficult to navigate through when theres a crowd. But thats no ones fault in particular.

La
Review №47

I love this place. I always love cutting my wrist and praying to the dark lord every night while lighting my candles in the dark and listening to heavy metal.

Va
Review №48

Employees communication to customers is HORRIBLE. They promoted their stores credit card with a decent discount on your order which is usually fine. This very young employee, probably a high schooler, didn’t tell me she was charging HALF MY ORDER to the store card and half to my debit. This became a huge problem as interest fees started stacking up without my attention and ended up being sent to collections without any of my knowledge as the credit card application did not include my phone number. Only after being contacted by a collection agency did I discover this headache. Reached out to hot topic and they didn’t have any way to fix their mistake or offer to help.

Ri
Review №49

We like to hit these shops whenever we get time, love most of the merchandise. We always get a few funny items.

Le
Review №50

I love any hot topic but the service her is amazing always nice,caring, and helpful

Ch
Review №51

I love hot topic and their selections. This trip was short and I didnt get a lot of time to look. There was only one person working and it took a long time to check out but thats not usually the case.

Fa
Review №52

Literally the best store to find all the binge worthy show merch!!

Il
Review №53

The ladies there are wonderful. Theyre very helpful and so kind.

Sa
Review №54

The store was nice and had cute lelo and stitch stuff

Fi
Review №55

They have a variety of cool things but their prices are a bit too spendy for a keychain or a plushie

El
Review №56

Somewhat on the pricier side but helpful staff and great selections of pop culture clothing, collectibles and other cool stuff.

Br
Review №57

Not my type of store, too millennial douchebag looking for me, but they do have some pretty cool t-shirts that I liked, I can see how young kids love this store.

An
Review №58

My daughter loves this place 😊. I love the music they sell. Cool store. Kind of expensive. ☺

Jo
Review №59

Funko guy was super on point and able to answer all my questions. Would recommend Hot Topic to friends and family.

El
Review №60

Great customer service and great sales! Just saved major moolah!! $139 purchase for $60 total!!

El
Review №61

I absolutely love this store! It is my favorite place to go when Im at the mall. It has everything for a fangirl/fanboy to enjoy.

Ch
Review №62

They always have something for everyone. Not to mention they have fan merchandise for shows (i.e. SUPERNATURAL, Riverdale).

Ka
Review №63

How can you not love hot topic😊. Band T-shirts pokemon nerd goth emo wear. All kinds of fun stuff I dont need but want and buy.

vi
Review №64

Got some great deals going back for more summer wear for grandsons

Ze
Review №65

I love hot topic. It is amazing im emo an the ppl that work there are so nice I like the one with the green hair he is really nice an the one with red hair he is really nice to

Me
Review №66

Great customer service 🖤

Fr
Review №67

I was looking at a couple of shirts it took me a while but I finally found one in my size. decided not to get it because as I looked I could see they werent very good quality. I walked a bit more to see if there was anything else of interest when I was told i needed to leave I asked why and they said I was looking a shirt for to long and acting strange ???Anyways I wouldnt go again because the employees were rude, bad lighting and very cramped. A little expensive for the quality.

wa
Review №68

Pretty cool and chill place

Ma
Review №69

Ive been going to this Hot Topic for years. Still my local hub for merch from the fandoms I take part in. The place can get a little crowded when there are a lot of shoppers out.

Je
Review №70

Great place & Great people

An
Review №71

Store was kind of cluttered and messy they were doing invintory while the store was PACKED instead of ringing people up. But the employees were very nice and kind!

Li
Review №72

Punk rock gothic all good and hair dye.

Du
Review №73

Not what it used to be...

je
Review №74

Very great store and Cici is a great worker there very polite. :)

Ke
Review №75

I got great deals and some amazing service with my shopping here

II
Review №76

Really cool place lots of things to get

Re
Review №77

Generally a great place for t-shirts and fun trinkets.

Gl
Review №78

Tis da best! Love it! There pricey but da best!

Ja
Review №79

Nice selection and great prices.

Ha
Review №80

I love the music and aesthetic in the store, loads of interesting merchandise as well.

Me
Review №81

Great deals but can get a bit too crowded at times for those that need their personal space.

Ou
Review №82

My highschool carreer was based solely on this place 😂

Ae
Review №83

The corner to the right when you enter the door is nice to cry in. ill just say that.😂😭

Jo
Review №84

Its a goofy, trendy store. Definitely for the younger crowd.

Su
Review №85

No store brings me back to my emo phase more than Hot Topic. Very friendly employees though.

ka
Review №86

Always helpful and friendly staff! No matter who you are or what you look like, youre welcomed here.

Sc
Review №87

Sweaty, managers are super rigid.

Sh
Review №88

Store is cramped but still always awesome.

Ka
Review №89

Love this store for all my anime needs.

Co
Review №90

Very cool place for people that like the same things to buy cloths and stuff!!!

Jo
Review №91

Very fun place to shop 😊

Kr
Review №92

Best place to get great clothes and unique gifts

fl
Review №93

Great place to find pop! toys

Tr
Review №94

Should post that you cant pay with a card after standing in line to pay and then get told you have to 3stand in the other to check out

He
Review №95

Nice stuff, like bt21. A little overpriced

St
Review №96

I got some stuff, goooo there bros.

ma
Review №97

Wide variety of products. From clothing to makeup and snacks. Prices are a bit on the high side but in my opinion, its very worth it.

Ju
Review №98

Love it

Ro
Review №99

I like this store. My only problems are that the music is really loud for the size of the store. My sister had to cover her ears when we went in for a sweatshirt.

me
Review №100

Emo yay

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  • Address:1321 N Columbia Center Blvd #385, Kennewick, WA 99336, United States
  • Site:https://hottopic.com/store-details?StoreID=0022
  • Phone:+1 509-783-7613
Categories
  • Music store
  • Fashion accessories store
  • Clothing store
  • Novelty store
  • T-shirt store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–9PM
  • Thursday:8AM–6PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:10AM–9PM
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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