Towne East Square

Towne East Square is a traditional enclosed shopping mall located at 7700 East Kellogg Drive in the eastern part of Wichita, Kansas. One of the city's two major enclosed malls alongside Towne West Square on the opposite side of the city, Towne East Square serves the residential neighborhoods of east Wichita and functions as the area's primary mid-range retail destination. The mall opened in 1975 and has remained a consistent anchor in the Wichita retail landscape. The principal anchor stores are JCPenney and Dillard's, which occupy opposite ends of the main corridor and draw shoppers seeking national department store brands across clothing, home goods, cosmetics, and footwear. Between the anchors, the mall accommodates more than 100 individual stores spanning national clothing chains including mid-range fashion retailers, athletic wear, and accessory stores, alongside electronics vendors, jewelry chains, and specialty retailers. The retail mix is firmly mid-range and mainstream, oriented toward everyday practical shopping for east Wichita families and residents rather than luxury or boutique finds. A movie theater on the property extends the mall's use as a full-evening destination, particularly for families and younger shoppers from the surrounding neighborhoods. Food options within the mall include a standard food court with national fast-food chains as well as several sit-down casual dining restaurants. The enclosed format provides climate-controlled comfort year-round, a particularly appreciated feature during Wichita's hot summers and occasionally severe winters. The brand mix favors accessibility over exclusivity, with recognizable national names at mainstream price points and regular promotional sale events at the department store anchors. Dillard's clearance sections in particular offer significant discounts on national brand clothing at certain times of year. Parking at Towne East Square is free and abundant in large surface lots surrounding the mall perimeter. All major tenants accept credit and debit cards. Kansas sales tax applies to purchases. The mall is accessible via Wichita Transit bus routes on the Kellogg Drive corridor.