Urban Outfitters

This is actually one of my favorite Urban Outfitters in the Boston area. As a college student, I pretty much exclusively shop in the sales sections. While this one isn’t quite as big as some other UO stores, the pricing sometimes varies (especially compared to the one on Newbury St). I’ve seen some of the same button downs with a 10 dollar difference. I’ve purchased many sweaters here (never underestimate the men’s section). I do wish they had a larger shoe selection though.

Not a great selection of mens clothing or home goods. The staff were more helpful than at most Urban locations though. I expect more from this store as It is in a neighborhood that is comprised of what I would imagine is its target audience. They do have some great sales.

Great Urban if you like shopping in peace &quiet :)) hidden gem in Allston

my experience was amazing from the cashier to all the sales associates were overly nice and pleasant. Chris helped me find a pair of cute flats and in a short amount of time seeming how i was in a hurry… Thanks yall for the help chris, ben and david (sorry if i got ur names wrong)

My experience here was just so pleasant I feel compelled to write about it. So I like Urban Outfitters… online. In the store, the sometimes pretentious, conceited attitude of the hipsters pollutes the air. My sister dragged me in there after a serious unfortunate online purchase of denim high waisted shorts that looked like a denim diaper. The staff was so friendly and genuine… not that fake shit where you feel like they are going to talk shit about you behind your back.
Also, the Cashier was either quite the salesman or I am a sucker for a sweetheart because he convinced me to get not one but two nail polishes but more specifically… I had an obnoxious neon pink color in my hand (which I still purchased) but he gently suggested (like four times) that I purchase the light pink because it was his favorite and because he knew it would make me look more tan. Look more tan? You might as well have asked me to marry you. Sold! Will definitely be back soon.
PS: The light pink has been applied to the toe nails… and it does make me look more tan. Touché adorable cashier, touché

This is one of the better Urban Outfitters I’ve been to, and with it’s convenient location, I’m there a lot! You can’t go wrong with an Urban that has two floors of women’s and men’s clothing, as well as apartment amenities!
It’s bad how often I’m here because I don’t have an endless wallet of disposable income. Oops! They have a great selection of men’s clothing and clearance items, and they have some great apartment items that I plan on incorporating into my apartment come September. While their variety is great, the staff isn’t the greatest. They are pleasant when you interact with them at the register, but they don’t have many people around to help you while you’re shopping or to even greet you when you walk in. I’m a born New Yorker, so I don’t know if this is something they only do back home, but it makes a world of a difference.
Overall, it’s my go-​to hipster sanctuary, and they’ll continue to receive my dolla’ billz.

The staff is not attentive nor are they extremely friendly. But honestly, I don’t mind at all! I prefer this location to the one on Newbury St. because there are not that many customers and thus there is not much of a mess; meaning, I can shop in peace.

I feel like the Urban Outfitters Masterminds took a map of Boston, tossed on a blindfold, and randomly placed their finger on Harvard Avenue and thought «this is a great place for our store.» Although it seems rather out of place, I dig it.
The men’s section is rather small, though. I always struggle to find a quality button down shirt or pants. They also moved the clearance section to the end of the store (upstairs near the girl’s section) which makes the men’s section even more bare!
I’ve never had an issue with the staff who work there. Although, sometimes I feel like I am judged as I enter the door and walk up the stairs. Judge me all you want, kiddos, I’m (possibly) paying your hourly wage.
Bottom line: if you’re looking for a bargain, check out the Harvard Square Urban Outfitters… they have a bargain basement!

I like the sale section. This Urban Outfitters is no different than the other ones in Boston, anyways it’s cool. And, they have a helpful staff.

I’m sorry but I hate Urban Outfitters. I’m actually really sad to say that because it was my go-​to spot at age12 when I didn’t care as much about customer service and actual quality. For some reason over the years I keep going in every now and then, hoping something has changed for the better. I’m not speaking about this UO in particular even though I did have an annoying experience here. Their customer service sucks and I have found that all of the UO stores have this problem, I’ve shopped at all of them.
The quality of their clothes is horrible and their jewelry? Forget about it. You’ll be lucky if the bracelet or necklace doesn’t break apart before you even leave the store. Their whole demographic is the ‘hipster’ which is about as original as people who wear Eddie Bauer or Lands End. But surprisingly they’re even more pretentious. Sorry, had to throw that in.
I’m not going to lie, I’ve purchased clothes from there, mostly birthday gifts for friends and family. (I try to pick stuff that won’t fall apart.) It’s hard not to venture in every now and then since I literally live right up the street from this one. Like I said I can go several years without stepping foot inside but then I get curious that maybe the CEO got some sense and started hiring professionals and maybe did an upgrade on the quality of their products. Nope.
To be honest though, I think the quality and service has gotten worse and after my experience today, I don’t think I’ll be going back. Here’s the story. Today I went in just to browse. The minute I walked in, the girl at the front counter turns her back to me and starts folding clothes. The store is empty by the way. Not so much as a «hello» or a smile or anything and I know she saw me walk in. Then I go upstairs and there are a couple of people folding clothes. One of them looks at me and not a smile or a «hello» or a «can I help you today?» Nothing. I felt utterly invisible which is fine after you’ve said hello and acknowledged that I am a potentially paying customer.
I looked around a bit. Saw some stuff that is cute in theory but I knew it wouldn’t hold up in the washing machine and I also knew I would probably hate it in a few weeks. The novelty of UO clothing wears off surprisingly fast once you’ve walked out the door. Speaking of walking out the door. As I was leaving, the girl at the counter turned her back to me again. I’m assuming she didn’t want to interact with me for some reason but she is the first employee people see when they walk in, not so smart having the emo hipster in that position. The rest of the staff didn’t seem any better so wtf?
I think I’m officially done with UO. I would rather shop at Urban Renewal for better prices and less pretension, or the various online stores that are far more original and have much better quality for the price.

This Urban is definitely smaller than the Newbury Street and Harvard Square locations. Like Danielle and Milanes mentioned, it’s definitely a much more relaxed atmosphere and the lack of tourists (and people in general, at least when I was there), makes for a less stressful shopping experience. I have to say, I like the selection of clothing at the Newbury Street location a lot more. Newbury also has more accessories. However, everything in this location is well organized and nicely laid out. I’ll keeping checking in here.

Awesome clothes, everything is well-​organized. I always find something worth buying here. However, all the workers do is greet and do not necessarily help especially when I am upstairs. Either way, would come back here. It never seems overcrowded and I can browse and shop around stress-​free!

If you want a clean, well organized UO in Boston, go to this one. It’s not tourist-​ravaged like Harvard Sq, Newbury St, or Fanieul Hall, and you’ll feel less stressed out shopping at this location.

I feel like a hipster doofus reviewing an Urban Outfitters, but this particular location is stellar. It’s open, well-​organized, and it reminds me of the Soho NYC location.
The staffers seem nice, and regarding the store in general, you can usually get decent priced basics – especially when they’re on sale ($ 10 tank tops, $ 20 sandals).
They’re still working on the parking garage around the back, and the meters out front are quarters only – something to remember when you stop be and check out the well-​edited selection of clothing, accessories, books, and home goods.

Really cool space and design point of view. I liked the unpainted wood vibe, and it adds to the fresh-​ness of the store. Location wise, I thought at first this was a) random, then b) totally effing perfect for all the allston hipsters. However, most of THEM would probably prefer shopping at Urban Renewal, but then again who doesn’t?