Toy Stores near Evanston, IL

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“I love that I can pick up fair trade coffee right in Evanston at this great little shop. The gift selection is great, and the women who manage the store are really mission driven.”

4.7 Superb60 Reviews

“This is such an adorable shop with the cutest clothes, accessories, and toys for your 0-12 year old. They also have some amazing sales so be sure to follow them on social media. Also - it’s a no brainer if you need a gift for a child! I wish they carried some of their cute clothes in MY size…they are so trendy!!!! ❤️”

4.4 Superb10 Reviews

“Pre pandemic I used to go play dnd at the adventure league event. I miss that. The energy seems to have shifted as I don't believe the people running the event are the same. Definitely where I go for dnd books and dice still, and its fun to walk around to look at things. I loved observing the warhammer event. It looked like every one who participates in the events enjoys them a lot. Its a great hub for the nerdy members of the community!”

5 Superb65 Reviews

“Lots of Funkos and Toys, great deals on new and back issues, and they always have a sci-fi/comic book movie playing in the back. Awesome place to pick up some collectables.”

5 Superb38 Reviews

“Best shop in the state of Illinois. Nick, James, Steve, Jon and Caleb are a pleasure to do business with. As long as they're in business I will continue to keep going back. 5 STAR SERVICE. Still stand by this statement. Continue to be the best card shop in the Chicagoland area.”

5 Superb30 Reviews

“shopped today after not visiting for several years (we don’t live nearby, the panny, etc) and it was better then ever! the store has expanded, the range of sizes was great, and the deals were excellent. the selection of new toys, gifts, and craft sets was also really cool. plus the customer service is unparalleled! we’ll be back soon.”

5 Superb29 Reviews

“The best toy store on the North Shore! I love the large variety of toys to choose from. It makes birthday shopping so easy! Plus the throw back toys they stock take me back to being a kid myself! Such a fun and special shop! The best!?”

4.9 Superb38 Reviews

“Great place to find unique collectible figures. Their online shop is awesome as well. A little overpriced, but I'd still shop here again though, because it's the only place that sells "Pucky Babies"?”

4.9 Superb38 Reviews

“Bric-A-Brac Records is fantastic! Here's a poem for how great they are! Looking for a record Stop on in to Bric-A-Brac! Selections so good you'll have a heart attack! Beatles to T-Rex Oh goodness what's next!? Stop on in today!”

4.8 Superb50 Reviews

“We came in here for our nieces birthday gifts and it is such a magical fun store! The person working there was so knowledgeable about options for different ages and interests. They have so many great options and they will ever wrap your gifts for free! I thought the prices were fair and worth it for the quality of toys. We will definitely come back here for future gifts it was such a great experience!”

5 Superb24 Reviews

“My nephew Enzo is visiting from California to spend his 14th Birthday in Chicago. We attended the Lego Convention then we went to Woodfield to search for a specific set but couldn’t find it there. The wonderful Manager at Woodfield called the Northbrook location and we were able to order the set my Nephew Enzo was looking for. We arrived at the Lego Store in Northbrook and felt very Welcomed by the staff:Mery, Elizabeth and Cameron made my nephew’s day. From the moment we stepped into the store, the wonderful staff greeted us with smiles and made us feel that we were the only customers in the world. ❤️♥️But the truth is every family and child that walked were treated in such a special way.Thank you Cameron, Mery and Elizabeth for making my nephews Birthday special”

4.7 Superb66 Reviews

“Smash Toys is everything I wanted as a kid, and appreciated even more as an adult. I've never felt welcomed in comic book stores, toy stores, or video game stores like I do at Smash Toys. As soon as my wife and I walked in, we were greeted with what felt like a sincere welcome. I can't tell you how rare that is nowadays, so I knew we were in for a treat. The store is small, BUT there is a lot to explore. Every visit we each buy something for ourselves or a gift for someone. We usually do a few passes when we visit, which is actually fun because we spot new things with every pass, and it doesn't feel like anyone is breathing down our necks. Not feeling rushed means that we can actually buy things, but it also allows my wife and I to reminisce and share stories about our childhoods. The last thing I'll say is that the owner, Jon (sp?), is passionate and it shows. There's nothing worse than a snob in a comic/game shop, so I was really excited when I first asked a question and it was answered enthusiastically instead of trying to embarrass me. I don't think my experience is unique because I've seen Jon interact with other customers, even during trades, with the same great customer service. Already planning our next visit!”

4.8 Superb39 Reviews

“I ordered a mystery box for my nephew for Christmas. The box was filled with thoughtful, fun and creative gifts that he loved. Such a joy watching him enjoy his gift. Highly recommend! Thank you to your talented team.”

4.9 Superb25 Reviews

“I walked in and said I need a stuffed monkey and a great gift for a 10 year old girl- The sales lady had the most perfect softest chimpanzee, and knew exactly what every 10 year old girl wants, I was all wrapped up and out in less than 10 minutes! This is my new go to for every birthday party!”

5 Superb18 Reviews

“I write this review on the 1 year anniversary of the shop's opening. The brothers that run the store set up a welcoming atmosphere for guests, they are just good conversationalists. Over my many trips to The Horror House, I have picked up monster related art, t-shirts, patches, figures and even coffee.And the coffee and all the other stuff, is so so good. They cover all the eras of horror from classic Universal Monsters, to modern horror and they cover all the genres from horror comedies to slashers.Here is my youtube review on this excellent spot youtube.com/live/80iz3Wa…”

4.7 Superb35 Reviews

“Great rotating selection and friendly owners. I found that though list prices on online retailers may be lower, it's better to shop here because (1) the shipping costs make it more expensive than buying locally and (2) you'll always find a hidden gem! I can't recommend this place enough. I'd give it a 6th star if they started stocking sofubi :^)”

4.7 Superb33 Reviews

“Creator Art Baltazar's personally owned comics shop. He isn't often in, but he does have events where he is present, and he invites other creators for events as well.They have $1 bargain back issue boxes by the front door and several shelves of $5 reduced price trades.”

5 Superb14 Reviews

“I was a kid in a toy store. There's a little bit of everything in here, I could spend hours exploring it all. Some prices are great, some prices are so so, but none of the prices are terrible. Some staff is friendly and outgoing, some staff a bit more taciturn.”

4.7 Superb32 Reviews

“I ordered a longtime retired Poppy Parker doll and got her for a reasonable price. They’re very helpful with customer service and my doll arrived pretty quickly to Texas.I am definitely going to be doing more doll shopping here in the future.”

4.5 Superb71 Reviews

“Charming store with a great selection of toys. Staff was very friendly and did a fantastic job wrapping the toy I purchased as a gift. I highly recommend this store to anyone looking for toys!”

4.5 Superb58 Reviews

“This place is really fun and has cool stuff! The only thing is if your on a budget this may not be the best store sense stuff usually is more expensive here!Still amazing shop though!?”

4.6 Superb27 Reviews

“My husband and i sort of wandered in (i didn't think it was open since you can't tell from the street) but we got buzzed in and WOW was it worth it, an amazing collection, some of which my husband recognized from his childhood with plenty of toys and models with all sorts of themes. GREAT stock of Horror stuff and a super friendly lady at the counter. We will absolutely be back, this place is a hidden gem and well worth the trip on a rainy Satuday afternoon.”

4.6 Superb22 Reviews

“I recently needed an adorable, stylish & quality baby gift and stepped into Babydreams. The staff were warm, friendly & extremely knowledgeable. They offered great gift ideas that fit within my budget and helped me find the PERFECT gift!!”

4.6 Superb20 Reviews

“this is a fun nice store to go into. sometimes if I want a big bag of candy I'll go in here. I know this store probably is targeted towards teenage people and maybe young adult people. but you know sometimes I do come in here and just walk around and look at stuff. and that's cool. you know it just is nice to walk around a nice store. see what they have in here and everything is $5 or less. and I think one time I bought these little 5 lb hand weights in here and each hand weight was $5 for the 5 lb hand weight. I still have those hand weights in there pretty nice to have. and then a few other times I've bought these little LED strip lights to wrap around my tv. and I think I bought other small things like a big giant bag of bite size candy bars and I'm sure I bought other things in here. you know that huge bag of m&Ms or that big bag of gummy bears and then you eat the whole bag in 3 days. but it's just a good little store to go to when you can't think of anything else to do.”

5 Superb7 Reviews

“Its so nice and cozy in there, and there's a wide variety of candy choices for incredibly cheap. Your able to get multiple pieces of candy for a $1.50. The owner of the store is so nice and sweet, and she overall makes the place so much better. For sure my new favorite candy place, and I will be going again. I recommend this place to any candy lovers.Kid-friendliness: the owner is a literal sweetheart to any kids. I love her so much.”

4.9 Superb8 Reviews

“One of the best toy shops in the city. They offer a wide variety of well curated items across different eras from modern to vintage with very fair prices. Employees are helpful and the owner is honest, friendly, and clearly has a love for what he does. They also do art shows on a regular basis and sell original pieces in the shop. If you are a toy collector and are looking to fill gaps in your collection or are just curious and want a trip down memory lane, this is a must-visit destination if you're in Chicago.”

4.5 Superb31 Reviews

“My mother and I just stopped in for some early Christmas browsing for my 3 kiddo's. And, truly what a wonderful children's gift shop! We bought so many great thing's that you can't really appreciate unless you see them in person. I will definitely be back, and recommend this store for anyone seeking a perfect children's gift or baby shower present. Bonus points for the free gift wrap done by the wonderful sales staff!”

4.6 Superb18 Reviews

“A great place to look for toys that are a little different than your normal ones at your big box retail stores. The associates were very kind and knowledgeable. It's a great place to get a toy or child that wants to learn. Love this place a lot and the staff was extremely helpful.”

4.7 Superb11 Reviews

“It’s my favorite place to get gifts for kids. The staff makes it incredibly convenient too. You can call ahead, tell the staff who the gift is for, your budget and give an idea of what the kid likes (or not if you don’t know) and they’ll find the gift options, text you pictures of what they chose, you finalize, pay over the phone, they wrap the gift, you just show up to pick it up. Voila. Love the convenience. I recently asked for 10 gender neutral gifts under $30 to have them readily available for all the classroom birthday parties we are invited to.”

4.4 Superb40 Reviews

“Excellent selection of toys for babies to older kids. Some educational products as well. Huge selection of Calico Critters! Great selection of stuffies! Friendly, knowledgeable staff ready to assist you in getting the right items for your kiddos or for party gifts!”

4.5 Superb16 Reviews

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