“I am from California and every summer I come to visit a friend. This place is ALWAYS the highlight of my trip. The owner is a great guy who’s more than happy to stand around and swap stories about nerdy stuff while offering a great choice of toys at prices that are beyond fair. 5 stars, I’ll see you next year during my visit!”
“Great selection of mtg, warhammer and other collectables/cards. The staff was super friendly and easily helped me with my questions. I recommend checking this café out.”
“This is my go-to store for any gift giving for kids and buying fun new toys for my own son. Lots of great options for all ages reasonably priced. Nothing in this store is cheap junk you’d find on Amazon.”
“Zombie Unicorn Comics is that me of the best comic shops in Chicago. They have a great selection of comics and comic adjacent collectibles and offer pressing and cleaning services. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable! This place is everything you need in a Local Comicbook Store!”
9:30AM - 5:30PM
3115 Dundee Rd, Northbrook
Toy Stores
“I love the selection at this store - really unique and interesting! I also really appreciate the excellent service and help finding great gifts! I have gone there several times and asked for age appropriate suggestions-the gifts are always a huge hit!”
12 - 4PM
6029 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago
Toy Stores
“I used to live nearby & spent many hours in this store. The owners are wonderful! I bought so many collector Barbie’s & a few Gene dolls. I met the designer of the gene doll, Mel Odom at an event at the store, got his autograph. It was such fun! I plan on passing all those Barbie’s down to my 2 granddaughters (ages 16 & 18) when they get a bit older. They have picked which ones they want. I live in cali now & miss shopping at gigis dolls. It’s a great place to shop & I highly recommend it! Wish I lived closer so I could go say hello & get some more dolls! If you love dolls you have to check out their store, you’ll be in heaven!”
“Making this review partially so I can find the comic store again next time I'm in Chicago land: the tpb selection was pretty good here, I saw some things that surprised me like tpbs of shadowpact and hawkgirl 2006. No guarantee that these will be here when you go, but the point is it's not all the newest stuff (tho I did see the dc Finest imprints and some new tpbs as well) but also got a lot of variety on slightly older stuff that is hard to find at my lcs.”
“There’s a reason why David has so many five star reviews. I recently started reading-upping my Kenner Star Wars collection and Quake has not only been a treasure trove for finding them, but David has been friendly, personable and engaging from day one. You really can’t ask for better.”
10AM - 7PM
1872 Johns Dr, Glenview
Toy Stores
“These guys are the only place I will do business with. Very helpful and kind, incredibly responsive - every person I’ve worked with. 12/10 would recommend”
“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!!”
“Wow! Beautiful selection of fair trade goods from around the world. Excellent spot for buying gifts such as baskets, jewelry and home goods (they have a great selection for babies too- bibs, toys, etc). Highly recommend checking it out: the shop is full of beautiful things!”
10AM - 5PM
657 Vernon Ave, Glencoe
Toy Stores
“The Wild Child is hands down the most amazing toy store I have ever visited. Beyond the incredible selection of toys, what truly sets this place apart is the owners. They are incredibly warm, friendly, and genuinely care about every person who walks through the door. It’s clear they have a deep commitment to Glencoe and take their role as community business leaders seriously. If you want to support a local business that gives back and provides a wonderful experience for kids and parents alike, run do not walk to this place!”
“This is the second time I’ve ordered from this store & both experiences exceeded expectations! The first time, I was looking for a specific product. It was shown on their website, but currently out of stock (in the middle of the supply chain issues). I called to check when/if it would be back in stock and their communication was stellar! They let me know that it had been ordered and kept me apprised of subsequent delays.The second time I ordered (today), I was given the option of free local delivery as one of the shipping methods. The gift appeared at my door wrapped complimentary.Both experiences, the people who work here couldn’t be nicer; they truly understand the value of good customer service!”
“I had been recommended this store by 2 different friends when I mentioned having questions about certain stroller brands. There unfortunately isn’t a store super like this close to us (we went to Nordstrom & the worker there wasn’t super helpful). My mom, sister, husband & I drove almost an hour to get to here & it was so worth it! Chris was so helpful & helped alleviate some stress I’m experiencing as a soon to be first time mother. Thank you for all of your help!”
“I stopped by to get holiday gifts for my nephews and the salesperson gave excellent suggestions for things they might like. They provided the cutest complimentary gift wrapping, which saved me time during the busy holiday season. Will be back!”
“ENJOY is awesome. It's one of my go-tos for gifts for the extra fun people in my life. Great and funny everything: books, home decor, tchotchkes, toys, mugs, card games, etc.
An LGBTQIA+ friendly shop with nice staff, and fantastic things.
Highly recommended.”
“As soon as I walked into the store, I was greeted and hit with nostalgia. The owner is really hospitable, chill, and knowledgeable of his inventory and history of collectibles. The store is organized by categories, well displayed, and fairly priced. I picked up out-of-box figures and were in excellent condition. I highly recommend this store!”
10AM - 8PM
5004 N Broadway, Chicago
Toy Stores
“Today Melanie made my shopping experience incredibly welcoming and smooth. She helped me pick out a blind box and a few other essentials. The store was clean and well organized! This Miniso had a wider variety of great options compared to others I’ve visited. Overall, it was an excellent experience thanks to such a helpful and knowledgeable associate. Thank you, Melanie!”
“It is an adorable little shop, when I went they were incredibly helpful and rapped everything up super nicely. My daughter loves to go there. I definitely recommend this store if you are looking for a great kids shop”
“Such a wonderful place for kids hair cuts! We had Ms. Jill today and she is the most kind and patient person I have ever met! She made sure our son was comfortable and happy the whole time and not a single tear was shed. Very happy with the service and will definitely be back! We even got a little certificate for our son's first hair cut”
“Wonderful selection of toys for both smaller and bigger kids. We live in Oak Park but frequent this store from time to time and pretty much always find something for our daughter. Friendly, helpful staff. Very patient and kind to the children. Love coming here!”
“Big shoutout to Brian.
Came right before opening to purchase riftbound boxes and was able to get them for extremely reasonable prices. they had some supply issues but still allowed me and my friend to make the purchase. Brian even talked about other releases and their events being hosted every week.
First time coming and definitely not my last. I highly recommend if you’re looking to buy some cards.”
“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.”
“This is an amazing concept u can bring your ald baby stuff you r kids no longer use and or outgrow and exchange them for items that they will now fitted, they have a very large selection of clothes shoes strollers etc..”
“This is a great and quite charming little toy shop. The owner is super nice and very helpful. The array of toys in this relatively small space is wonderful. It was a very nice find on our way through Winnetka. I can't say enough good things about Beat Street Toys!
Highly recommended.”