“Rima is such a kind and caring owner. The selection of the books is amazing for me and my kids. Love the selection of classes. Better then buying from Amazon. Keeping my money local.”
“First the selection here is great and very fairly priced, but secondly the workers here are second to none. They’re all very kind, friendly, engaging and have a clear passion and joy for what they do. It makes going to this store even more fun!”
“Pinwheels & Play Toys is hands down my favorite toy store in Minnesota! The owner always has the BEST variety of toys, squishies, games, and unique gifts you can’t find anywhere else. Every time I go in, I end up finding something fun for kids, teens, and even adults. The store is colorful, welcoming, and full of amazing finds. You can tell so much care goes into choosing the inventory. The owner (Brady) and his employees are always so welcoming & ready to help in any way they can! I highly recommend stopping by if you’re looking for the perfect gift or just want a fun shopping experience!”
“Please place has everything you are looking for. I personally wasn’t expecting it to be that great. Visited this place with plenty of money or a credit hard with a high balance. Staff is very friendly”
“Great experience from start to finish. They did an excellent job customizing the swing exactly to my specifications, including the width and rope length. They were also very accommodating with the delivery date, which I really appreciated. Communication throughout the process was quick, clear, and very professional. The quality of the swing is outstanding. I’m a very happy customer and highly recommend them.”
“Pacifier is hands-down one of the best places to shop for anything baby or kid-related. Their selection is amazing—from newborn essentials to gifts for older kids—and I can always count on finding the perfect item for baby showers, birthdays, or even last-minute needs. Everything feels thoughtfully curated, and the quality really stands out compared to other stores.
What truly makes Pacifier special, though, is the customer service. The team is always warm, knowledgeable, and eager to help. Egle, in particular, was incredibly kind and helpful—she went above and beyond to make sure I found exactly what I was looking for and made the whole experience feel easy and personal.”
“The vibes here are always great - I usually just pop in to grab some smiskis and see what’s new! As a birthday treat I also got a Sakura monchichi and I love her so much! The staff is always so nice and the selection is adorable/nostalgic. They also have a lot of sonny angels and other blind boxes”
10AM - 6PM
219 N 2nd St #102, Minneapolis
Toy Stores
“We left our luggage in San Francisco and this lovely shop with an incredible variety of gorgeous kids clothes suited all of needs, with a great range of organic and European kids clothes. Pacifier suited all of our needs! They only carry up until size 6.”
“The pie is to DIE for. When you walk in, you get to pet the Zebra from Zimbabwe which I think is rad. Prices are great too! Selection always proper as well and the staff is really knowledgeable especially Jeff and his love for pumpkin pie. No...I did not have Mushrooms”
“Walked in looking for game asked the associate josh if they had it stock they didn’t no biggie but that’s not the end of it I was shown another game exactly like what I was originally looking for and I got a kendama plus josh was nice enough to show me a little demo on how the kendama works so happy with my purchases plus i appreciate the kindness of the associate josh it’s super rare to have someone like him”
“Great employees and great customer services!! I love pre ordering their product and they always give me a call the day it arrived! Will always stick to supporting small business store ! they save me gases from driving around to different locations <3 truly the best! 10/10!”
10AM - 6PM
860 W 78th St, Chanhassen
Toy Stores
“Feel the need to connect with your inner child and imagination, or just want to find something really cool to give a younger person to inspire them? Kiddywampus is a great first place to start. The range of items is amazing and can satisfy any needs. Classic stuffed animals, Lego builds, Calico Critters, puzzles, and craft activities are just a few examples of what you'll find and are in abundance. There's nothing like going into a store dedicated solely to nurturing the imagination, beating the experience of going through a big box store's isles.”
“Great store even if you’re not an educator to get really great quality toys that are also developmentally beneficial. They also have lots for the kiddos to play with in the store to try it out before you buy.”
“Friendly staff | Good product variety We dropped by here a few days before their grand opening this coming Friday. This is definitely an excellent place to shop for birthday gifts, seasonal decor, stocking stuffers, and toy drives. Today, we wanted to shop for toy donations for our town, and this place hits a lot of departments and age ranges. Electronics, season decorating, toys, makeup/skincare/hair, art and design, clothing, snacks... there is a little bit of everything. Most things are $5, but there are some items below and some labeled higher than $5, like a giant nutcracker is $35. Honestly, some things were worth the $5/$6. They have items, like Harry Potter, Disney, SpongeBob, Gabbys Dollhouse, and Sanrio, that you would find at a Daiso and Miniso. The quality is a step up from your average dollar store though. I was surprised to find a wide variety of skincare items: ice globes, masks, serums, beauty tools, vanity sets... I also saw lots of snacks like Pockey Sticks, energy drinks, popcorn and chips, and some candy I would find at an Asian grocery store. The staff were friendly and greeted us more than once. They're very busy and still setting things out on shelves. Lots of people shopping already! This is definitely your shop if you are shopping on a budget and want cute things.”
“Store manager Jessica is awesome. She had a lot of patience with my questions and helped me a ton with a discount she provided in the store. Definitely coming back when we’re in town!!”
“Love everything about this place. Adorable and perfect for imaginary play. The designer is genius! Getting gift cards for my grandkids for Christmas. And I LOVE the Christian music playing. More HOPE please! ??”
“Hands down THE BEST toy store in Minnesota! My daughter has grown up in this store - their amazing and versatile selection of toys never fails to impress us. All the employees are so welcoming and personable. It’s a toy shopping experience like no other.”
9:30AM - 8PM
5021 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park
Toy Stores
“6.17.26 - had the best experience with the two leading MOD's. Overwhelming helpful and resourceful! Thank you for making it a great experience as a first time mom! The store its self is packed with a ton of goodies! I was impressed how much they had.”
“I had the most positive experience here thanks to Mia on Monday, 6/15/26. I called them, upon the suggestion of a nearby business who didn't have what I was looking for, and Mia went out of her way to help me. I was looking for a very unique item - a lobster stuffed animal - as a gift and I had called/gone to at least twenty other places. To my surprise, Kiddywampus had exactly what I was looking for. Upon telling Mia what I was looking for, she told me they had two lobster stuffed animals, she described them to me, and sent pictures of them to my cell phone. This sealed the deal! I told Mia which one I wanted and I drove to the store to pick it up - and they had it waiting for me behind the counter. When I arrived, Mia and her two colleagues were extremely friendly and helpful. I shared with them how much I enjoyed being in this part of Hopkins this day (I rarely am in that area) and they told me about some of the fun community events that take place in the city. I will very possibly be back for the upcoming raspberry festival thanks to Mia and her co-workers. They are great ambassadors for Kiddywampus and for the city of Hopkins.”