“Where do I even start! Insanely friendly staff, was greeted right away and got fantastic vibes. It's such a cozy store and is fun to explore inside. They have such a wide variety of toys, crafts, and plushies, and all items are very reasonably priced. You can tell the staff love their jobs and love spreading joy. I am so pleased with my trip here, I'll have to stop by again when I'm in town! Absolutely 10/10 would recommend to anyone who could use a smile.”
“This is perhaps the most precious bookshop I have visited. It is cozy and welcoming and so much thought and effort has gone into all the little details. From the inviting kids area to the beautifully crafted and themed shelf talkers with blurbs about select titles. I will absolutely be back any time I'm in St Paul.”
“Sweets is my go to when it comes to kendamas. I ordered online and left a note asking if they could give me a well balanced kendama for the one I was ordering and they did! They left me the specs of the dama on my packing slip and gave me some candy too! Shout out to the sweets team for spreading the love really do appreciate it!”
“15 years old today, Mr. Zeros is jam packed with cool stuff. If you're a music collector it's almost impossible to walk out empty handed. Just off Larpenteur and within walking distance of Como Park, this music/collectible/videogames/younameit shop has something for every mediaphile. Picked up 9 CDs today and they all play flawlessly. Affordable.”
“We love going to Teeny Bee and finding the next great outfit for family photoshoots. There are always fun gender neutral patterns and colors, as well as cute dresses, comfy PJs, and dress-to-impress outfits. The owner is so kind and always has great suggestions when we need something specific for a new baby or event. We love Teeny Bee!”
“I've been coming here regularly for about a year to buy cards and play Magic the Gathering. Some of the staff recognize me and I appreciate that. Even those staff I'm not familiar with are responsive and helpful. My preferred local game store in Minneapolis.”
“We came in for the first time to check things out and all the employees were super friendly. That night, we realized my daughter forgot her favorite stuffed animal at the store so I called the next day and they had found it and were so nice about it.”
“If I didn’t use self restraint, the amount of money I could spend here would be dangerous. The assortment of games and puzzles available here is wonderful, I imagine it would be a bigger challenge not to find something that will grab your attention here. Two player games, group games, role playing adventures, trading cards, classic puzzles, disc golf discs, or board games, whatever your cup of tea they will have something available for you. In addition to the selection of games to build your collection there is a great assortment of various accessories like creative dice or playing cards for a more invested hobbyist as well. They offer a rewards program if you expect to be a regular customer, and customer service is always friendly and helpful.”
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“I needed a baby shower gift and thought of Good Things in WBL. There was no place to park so I turned the corner on Banning and saw a sign Good Kids and plenty of places to park in front. Adorable infant clothes for either sex, with animals and such. There's the cute pink and blue of course. The other side of the store is stuff and a lot of it. Children's clothing has been expensive since the 80's so get used to it, especially in boutique type stores. No boxes or gift wrap just bags with paper. The cards are at the register, so don't forget those. They share a nice bathroom with Key's around the corner. I'll always remember here for shopping for the wee ones in the future.”
“Dreamers Vault is a very nice lgs (local game store). The store is clean and carries many of the staples of both ccgs, ttrpgs, boardgames, and of course warhammer models.
They also carry a decent selection of comics, manga, and graphic novels.
I've shopped there solo and with my family quite a few times now and it's always a nice experience. The employees are friendly and very helpful.”
“Today is Thursday, August 7th 2025. I walked into this establishment and I was greeted it immediately with smiles. I had the most wonderful experience here. The 2 ladies I never got their names they were both wonderful to me. I didn't buy anything there but..... they restuffed my Glaceon (I named her Crystal). They were (SUPER) friendly. I (KNOW) I will be coming back here again. This message is to those 2 women that treated me nicely. (Thank you so much!!!)”
“First time to celebrate their relocation. Perfect spot to be nestled in Union Depot.Lots of train tables, accessories and trains. Their birthday party room is cute with a side room for a small bounce house, block room and gift shop”
10AM - 6PM
714 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul
Toy Stores
“Really poor experience with store staff when attempting to make a return for defective item. Will not shop here again.
Edit: Store management was very responsive to resolve issue and will return to give them another chance.”
“It was my first time been in the thunder bolt there so many of anime stuff that like I even brought this to and I brought the sweater to but in there the price is to much but I will still go in there”
“Plenty of books and other items (Lego, boardgames, Funko, DnD, etc.) to make it a great place to find gifts for anyone and occasion.
I've never found it easy to locate sections so I found myself walking around the store more than actually looking at the book options. A store map would be extremely helpful.
Prices are a little higher, but nothing higher than what you should expect for a brick-n-mortar location (you know, where real humans can help you)
The staff is always helpful, whether they notice you wandering "lost" or if you walk up to them and ask for help.
Five stars if the store had some map/directory posted and if the used book section (which is quite extensive) was organized better (it used to be).”
“We LOVE Mindware toys!! As a mom I hate to keep buying the kind of toys that get played with for 5 minutes and then get tossed in the toy box. Mindware toys are NOT those kind of toys. They are so many STEM based toys that are engaging and make the kids really think. I feel like I am getting so much more for my money as they kids enjoy them and they are learning at the same time.”
11AM - 9PM
1505 Queens Dr, Woodbury
Toy Stores
“I stopped in about a week ago to pick up some Pokemon cards for my husband to cheer him up. I have no clue about them, or what packs are good, or anything like that. Nina and I got to chatting and she helped me figure out which ones have the better chance for good pulls and all that, I ended up just kind of rambling about stuff that's going on and exactly why I was getting the cards. After I got my stuff picked out and paid for, she just hands me a whole STACK of pokemon cards from packs she had opened and didn't want and said I could just have them to try and boost his spirits a little more. She was wonderful, and just beyond kind, and having that little kindness not only helped my husband's mental state, but mine as well. Thank you Nina!”
“You name it they have it. Super helpful staff and always willing to help you. Truth is you could spend hours in there looking at everything. If you have a little one they are the best place to go and even if your a adult you will find it full of things for you. RC cars,airplanes and even boats. Rockets, models and rock tumblers. You will walk out with something and still have money in your pockets. Decent prices.”