“i see that a lot of the negative reviews mention the prices of the toys being too expensive and i just have to add my two cents. there’s a LE about 45 minutes from me, and their prices are pretty much the same as the one in san ramon. i don’t think the prices are too high at all, i think they’re extremely fair and also not always under the control of LE. for example, i go to LE purely for jellycats. jellycats are relatively expensive no matter where you buy them, but LE always has an amazing selection and the first time i ever went to the one in san ramon, i found a jellycat that has been retired for so long, and is very rare and hard to find, AND THEY WERE SELLING HIM FOR HIS RETAIL PRICE! that is amazing. just a different perspective”
“This store was the absolute best and had more than I can imagine. The lady was so nice and helpful. The store had anything and everything. I left with $70 worth of stuff and left more than satisfied. Overall great store and I highly recommend.”
10AM - 7PM
1444 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton
Toy Stores
“The staff was very helpful in our search for a goat herder mini figure and the Pet groomer . We were able to mail them to my brother and sister in law in Nevada.”
“Steve and his team at Games Unlimited are exceptional, creating a delightful shopping experience. I love taking my son there, as it far surpasses Games of Berkeley, for reasons I cannot mention publicly. The staff here is welcoming and attentive, ensuring a comfortable environment for my 3.5-year-old without any overwhelming surprises. Their helpfulness transforms toy shopping into a genuine pleasure.”
“Great little Gem added to the Castro Valley Community. Bought my son a basketball and he loved it. Great selection of toys for little ones and lots of nice educational stuff and high quality. Highly recommend and love supporting small businesses”
“Came in on Friday, July 26th around 11:30 am and was greeted by who I believe to be the store manager. She was very welcoming and inviting. One of the staff Phyllis was also really wonderful and helpful! I was short with time and Aiden helped me laminate everything I needed to laminate. They were both delightful and super helpful! I enjoy coming here!”
“This is a smaller Barnes and Noble but they still manage to have a decent selection. You most likely won't find books that aren't as mainstream or popular but they always have new releases and events. The staff is friendly, helpful, and the store is clean.”
“The manager was super nice! We got the birthday bear special.. pay your age. The place was packed this morning but the manager made super to make each person feel special during their turn and didn't rush the process which was nice.”
“They have amazing stuff but as other reviews said despite of being inside an outlet a lot of merchandise still very expensive but oh the other hand you can find amazing deals and prices. The only problem are the sizes because you can find smaller or larger ones, it’s rare to find mediums.
I bought a 101 Dalmatians backpack in $13 which I think is amazing. There are cups and thermos under $15.
Staff aren’t as kind and helpful as the reviews affirm.”
12 - 8PM
1159 W A St, Hayward
Toy Stores
“After years of not playing Call of Duty, my PS4 was just sitting collecting dust. Needless to say I all of a sudden wanted to play and drove out to this location. Val was our helper and as soon as we walked in, we were immediately greeted even though she had about 7 other customers ahead of us. She was running back and forth attending everyone in order. Not sure if she was the only one scheduled but it was pretty busy around 4 pm. She killed it! Found the games everyone was looking for through the computer and running to the section where they are located. Some she even knew precisely where they were located without the help of the computer like WHATTTTT! She helped me sign up for the rewards program they offer with my phone number and even gave my discount that same day. Val you are a superstar and wish you the best of luck with the company. Please shout her out or give some kind of recognition she deserves.”
“It baffles me why this place has one star reviews.
I too read all the one star reviews and was skeptical but I took a leap of faith and I'm glad I did.
I called in to see if they had the NUNA Exec car seat and spoke to Gina. She was very cordial over the phone and said she'd call back to check her inventory and I was on my way there regardless to peruse what they had. Ironically she called me back as soon as I stepped into the store. The store itself is very well organized and had a variety of items for sale as well as display models of strollers and car seats. (Side note, she has it CLEARLY stated on their website to make an appointment for demo's so be smart or call in to see if they can accommodate you)
I went in thinking I knew all the ins and outs of the car seat I wanted but I was sorely mistaken. Gina went out of her way to show me all the features/bells & whistles of the car seat I wanted, and even demonstrated how to properly secure it with the seat belt. She was to the point and didn't waffle around and that I truly appreciated.
Albeit it was a SMIDGE more expensive compared to how much Bloomingdales or any other big box retailer would sell it for BUT with the level of service I personally received and knowledge Gina had about all the products she carried in her store, I was very happy to pay a little more and will definitely will be back!”
“Very nice place I’m so happy I went to visit. I’m a big Lego fan and it was a great experience with the staff and the legos there. Highly recommend if you’re a Lego fan !”