“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.”
“This place is amazing! I binge watched all 4 toy story movies with my 2yr old daughter in 2 days and the first thing we see is Buzz Lightyear as soon as we walked in. Instant purchase among other great items they have as well as pre-orders. Coolest owner as well, always a pleasure doing business.”
“Always a joy to visit and shop with. They have the best prices and varieties of collectibles especially funko pops. Love the staff as well. We always leave happy even if we dont buy anything. We will continue visiting for as long as they are opened. All the way from Wisconsin.”
“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.”
“What a fun store! Bring the kids, young or young at heart.For all your guys and gals who like to fidget and explore the world around them, this place has something for them.From tech and STEM kits, simple copter flyers, uncover dinosaur bones, basic chemistry experiments, and more, you can find it here.Need supplies for your kids science project? Little baggies for your arts and crafts? Basic halloween necessities out of season?Tools or specialty items to compliment your set? Microscopes and science slides?This place is surprising around every corner.”
“I went to Aw Yeah Comics for the first time ever, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything is well organized, clean and the overall atmosphere of the store is nice! Not to mention all the unique art all over the store! :) Overall I had a good and pleasant experience, definitely plan on going again also recommend! 5/5”
“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.”
“This store is magical and amazingt My mother's Annie Wynn Mickens had this beautiful 1950 Baby Doll that loved.
Her name is Baby Annie. My mother love love her so much.I took Baby Annie today to get her hair service. And I pick up some jewelry and some beautiful outfits to add to her collection. My mom went home to be with Lord so I will take good care of Baby Annie!!”
11:30AM - 4:30PM
310 N Happ Rd #128, Northfield
Toy Stores
“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!”
11AM - 4PM
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.”
“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.”
“Great experience!. Two lovely young girls helped us get my grandson his first teddy bear for his 1st birthday! They were very attentive and kind and gentle with the baby too!”
“Customer service was much, much better here than other GameStops, so I'm willing to travel to this one that several that are closer to my home. Needed to make a return and it was seamless. The knowledge and willingness to work with us was amazing. Will be back for NCAA Football this summer.”
“This place is always great for my kids. We’ve seen several stylists and they’ve all done a great job. It’s quick and painless and they go out of their way to make sure your kids are comfortable with what they’re doing.”
“Every year when I come to Winnetka, I always make it a point to shop Beat Street at least once. The owner and other staff have been super helpful when I needed it and just let me wander until I made up my mind other times. The selection is awesome! I always find multiple things I MUST have.”
“I forget the name of the woman who cut my son's hair but she was an angel. My son is 2 years old and has sensory problems so getting a haircut really isn't his favorite thing. I was full of anxiety walking in not knowing what was going to happen but she was so calm and helpful. She let him hold a few cars, talked him through it, and explained all the sounds and vibrations. My son didn't scream or cry not once. Thank you so much!!”
10AM - 8PM
4905 W North Ave, Chicago
Toy Stores
“First time I come to this store and I find it so clean and organized, what impressed me the most is that there was only one girl working who by the way apart from organizing and cleaning helped you in the register, finding someone so young who represents the meaning of multitasking so perfectly is almost an impossible task take care of her you have an excellent worker if I remember correctly her name is Jayleen??”
“Me and my husband shopped here on the evening of December 16th and the staff was so friendly, helpful and wonderful. Great prices and big selections to choose from for kids of all ages. Will definitely be shopping here again in the future!”
“Employees were super helpful in helping me pick out cards with my limited knowledge. The new location is a little tricky to find but they still had plenty of games and cards. Hoping they add some tables so we could try some games out in store.”
“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.”
“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??????”
11AM - 6PM
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.”
“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.”
“Was passing by today and I noticed there was a new frog in stock! There were only 3 “skins” left. There was nobody manning the kiosk at the time, so my friend and I came back after lunch. Got my new Zomb Frog and I couldn’t be happier! Lulu I believe her name was, was quick and efficient.”