Willowbrook Mall Houston

Willowbrook Mall is the main enclosed mall in northwest Houston, at SH 249 and FM 1960, about 20 miles from downtown. Dillard’s, Macy’s and JCPenney anchor it, with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nordstrom Rack and Primark as large stores, and Round1 Bowling & Arcade in part of the former Sears. Apple, ZARA, H&M and Sephora are among the most-searched names; our Willowbrook Mall store directory lists every current store.

Visitor Information

Address: 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston, TX 77070.
Phone: (281) 890-8001.
Official Website: www.shopwillowbrookmall.com

Hours

Willowbrook is open seven days a week, with shorter hours on Sunday. Department stores, Round1 and restaurants can keep their own hours. Holiday hours are usually published in November on the official hours page.

Directions & Location

Willowbrook is at SH 249 (Tomball Parkway) and FM 1960 in northwest Houston. From downtown, take I-45 north to Beltway 8 west, then SH 249 north and exit at FM 1960, about 25 minutes outside rush hour.

Parking

Free surface parking surrounds the mall. Park by the anchor you need first; Round1 and Primark are on the former Sears side.

What’s new

• July 2026: Primark opened its second Houston-area store at Willowbrook. Swarovski and Tradehome Shoes also opened in July, according to the official directory.
• December 2025: Round1 Bowling & Arcade opened in part of the former Sears building, with bowling, arcade games and karaoke.
• Coming soon: Levi’s and Johnston & Murphy are listed as coming soon on the official directory (September 2026).

Restaurants & Dining

• Food court: Chick-fil-A, Charleys Philly Steaks, Villa Pizza and Kelly’s Cajun Grill.
• Sit-down: Sake Sushi N Ramen and Quotes inside the mall; more chain restaurants line FM 1960 and SH 249 around it.
• Sweets: Cinnabon, Great American Cookies and Kokee Tea.

AMC Willowbrook 24 Movie Theatre

Entertainment & Family Fun: Movies, Games, and Events Galore

• Round1 Bowling & Arcade: bowling, arcade games and karaoke inside the mall, open later than the stores.
• AMC Willowbrook 24: a 24-screen cinema next to the mall; showtimes on amctheatres.com.
• Events: seasonal events and Santa photos are listed on the official events page.

What Visitors Are Saying

Reviews on Tripadvisor and Yelp describe Willowbrook as a practical family mall with easy parking. Common complaints are an older interior in parts of the mall and weekend crowds; weekday mornings are quieter.

Nearby Malls in Houston to Consider

• Houston Premium Outlets: designer outlets in Cypress, about 20 minutes northwest.
• The Woodlands Mall: a larger two-level mall about 25 minutes north.
• The Galleria: Houston’s luxury mall, about 30 minutes south.

Nearby Recommendations: Extend Your Shopping Adventure

• Ice skating: the Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex is a short drive from the mall.
• Lodging: several chain hotels sit along SH 249 and FM 1960 within a few minutes of the mall.

Frequently asked questions