11AM - 10PM
10 W Burlington Ave, Westmont
Toy Stores
“First off, there is no better collectible store than Mr. Wayne’s. I am beyond happy and grateful to have the opportunity to visit this store. I came from an hour out and every minute was definitely worth it. Met the owner! He is beyond the coolest and nicest person to talk to and 9/10 you will end up walking out of here with a good find at a good price. Definitely visiting more often when I am in town.”
“I have a Bluey loving 4 year old. There is an episode about chess so she became obsessed with learning. I have wanted to come to this store for a while, so the Bluey episode seemed to be perfect motivation to do so. When I walked in, I saw beautiful statement chess boards and fun and quirky boards and some simple elegant boards. We were able to find the perfect chess board for a 4 year old (yes it exists; magnets to hold it to the board and a foldable board game for storage). There is also a book for learning chess and a meetup once a week so she can practice (or I can so we can learn together!). I loved our visit here and recommend it for anyone looking for a chess board or to improve their game.”
“Came in with very little knowledge about Magic: The Gathering, just looking for some fun packs to open. Tom was an absolute delight to us, and made the experience insanely fun and welcoming”
“A big shout out to Bill from Lombard Hobbies. He converted my DC Atlas Trainman® Plus NRE Genset II Locomotive to DCC. Awesome shop with awesome people. Thank you once again Bill for your help.”
“In a world where bookstores have all but disappeared due to the digital age and competition, it is nice to see Barnes and Noble is still thriving. This location is a nice entrance into Oakbrook Mall. This location has 2 stories with a Starbucks located on the second level.”
“Was very busy and hard to get help but after being there an hour with my kids I finally got help and was able to Purchase the slotcar I wanted/needed to race with my friend I'll definitely be back. They got a good little hidden selection of slotcars unfortunately they don't know enough to help other people ,with questions or carry new tires for the slotcars.”
10AM - 5PM
15800 New Ave, Lemont
Toy Stores
“This was one of the best experiences I had purchasing something online. The product was just as described and it shipped quickly. The best part was seeing my daughter’s face when she saw her Frozen Jeep restored to its original glory, she actually thought it was a brand new one, The decals were perfect!”
“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.”
10AM - 5PM
1111 W 22nd St # 320, Oak Brook
Toy Stores
10AM - 6PM
730 Lake St, Oak Park
Toy Stores
“Eric, thank you. This is a gem that we had driven by countless times saying that we needed to "check it out". I am so happy that we did today. We walked away with a really nice haul of board games too. Can't wait to be back to keep finding little hidden games and puzzles here.Side note, it is extremely satisfying to find a toy store that is not packed full of cheaply made shelf fillers. This store has quality items and hard to find games and puzzles. We will be supporting this place for a long time.Thank you for answering my questions today.”
“Great new feature ! got it deliver with uber took a day to confirm my order but got it delivered with no issues and saved me a lot of time! I will definitely be taking advantage of this uber delivery feature more often it’s a super handy time saver !”
“They have a great selection of clothing, but most of it is on the pricier side. Good for special occasions! I love that they carry the Molo brand--my kid used to love wearing Molo until she started getting pickier about what she wore. The great thing about Sugarcup is that they also have a basement full of discounted and gently used clothing, which is great when you don't feel like spending full retail pricing.”
“This place is so cute and great for kids! They have so many items and pretty affordable prices. It is a small store so it can get busy and crowded, though. For my girlies: they have sonny angels behind the counter near the register, so you have to ask an employee if you want one! Check their Instagram to see when they restock.”
“Love this store! Such a great selection of toys- fun, STEM toys, but also has fun toys to just play with. They also have a large variety of Squishmallows and rotate seasonal ones and feature different cartoon characters. This is my go to for kids' birthday gifts. A huge bonus is the free gift wrapping- they do a wonderful job, too! We have been to both the Countryside location (much larger) and Clarendon Hills (we tend to go to this one more since welive closer to here).”
10AM - 8PM
209 Kingery Hwy, Elmhurst
Toy Stores
“Jennifer, you're the shit! The kids in the evening were also pretty great. I am chronically ill as well as being sick at the moment, and they all ran around the store to find the very last of an item while I rested at the register <3
I *LOVE* how many Legos are carried now!!! I'm very excited to see if Blocktech is going to come out with new succulent and flower lines this year :)
Company question, why is there only a complaint line through corporate? I had to leave my compliments for Jennifer and her team with the complaint dept. That's not going to inspire loyalty in your staff, or customers obviously. Please make it easy to leave compliments where they belong! And maybe give that girl a raise”
“Another Downers business that has changed its name since I was last in. it used to be called My Favorite Toy Store. Now, some of us might hate to admit it, but there is a little of Peter Pan in all of us. Don't be embarrassed, you will feel right at home in this store. There is a great selection of toys for all ages, actually for the ageless. Why didn't they have toys like this when I was that age? They have things to shake, ride, chew, watch, read, grow, manipulate, make, and wish you had thought of so you could be sunning on some beach somewhere instead of living the everyday grind. And.................. free gift wrap and a reward program. Did I mention that they welcome you to stay and play (oops, I meant shop) until closing time?”
“If you are anxious to get your child’s first haircut as I was, just book with Ms. Sydney. She is so great at her job that my son was smiling whole appointment, it went smooth for us and the style is perfect even we let her do it by her reccomendation. Best at her job. Thanks again Ms Sydney cant wait to have another haircut with you.”
10AM - 8PM
4905 W North Ave, Chicago
Toy Stores
“My favorite store, always well in stock and always greet me. Everytime I ask for help they come through. ♡♡ ive been looking for this gold shelf and they helped me find it!”
“Great Store Always Stocked. Very clean AC works . Great Deals . Welcoming Staff. Thank y'all . Management is doing a great job
Neighborhood Walmart indeed ?”
“Omg I couldn’t be happier shopping here, every employee is beyond nice and professional. Special thanks to Diana for always helping me w/out hesitation fulfilling my shopping needs, YOU ROCK??????”
“This is a good store to go to if you’re shopping for calendars. Make sure you go when they are heavily discounted. I went today and it was 75% off. We were able to get two calendars for $6.73. Besides calendars, they also have puzzles, board games, etc. I recommend checking them out. Just a FYI, they do open later than some of the other stores. On Sundays, they opened at noon. Service was good. It’s located close to the kiddie haircut place.”
“Bought online. Had an issue with USPS and owner was able to resolve professionally and with courtesy. You don't get that kind of service from the big box stores. Prices are reasonable as well. Will buy again and thank you.”
“Even though theres ton of construction around I would still goto this GameStop. Just based off the customer service I received from the Sales Associate that was present at the time I know this is a good one.”
11AM - 7PM
1520 N Cicero Ave, Chicago
Toy Stores
“Great deals going on right now for Black Friday if you're looking for Nintendo Switch games. The two young men working on 11/20/22 were very helpful, extremely knowledgeable, and friendly. I can't say enough good things about these two young men. I had a great experience and have found a new home store.”
“Great kids open play café! The space is nice and clean, with a welcoming atmosphere for families. It’s well-maintained and comfortable, making it an enjoyable place to visit with children. Would definitely recommend.”