“This review is for the Build-A-Bear X Hello Kitty and Friends workshop. Lauren was extremely helpful and professional with our bear exchange. She went above and beyond! All the products here are solid quality with good choices of rare Hello Kitty merch. Thank you again Lauren!”
“Great two story lego store, they have a bunch of sets made completely put lego including the new york city cab car.
All the workers were friendly and nice. If you’re on 5th ave or near Time Square, I recommend making a trip. Great work Lego Store 5th ave.”
“My friends and I had such a great experience at Big Apple Souvenirs and Gifts! Kevin was incredibly kind, helpful, and informative. He gave us great suggestions and recommendations. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping visitors/customers have a good experience in NYC. The shop also has a great selection and very reasonable prices compared to other souvenir shops in the area. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re visiting NYC!”
“I can't say enough good things about this store. I am sad they closed the one in King of Prussia, PA, as the store in NYC is harder to get to, but you can always shop online.”
“I walked in today to purchase comics Pokemon and the guys WERE VERY NICE AND ATTENTIVE. They let me look around and gave me my space to look for what I was looking for. Both men At the counter were extremely helpful and carried great conversation when I needed support. Super knowledgeable and helpful. I have never walked in to Paradox and had a bad experience. I walk in all the time and spend hundreds of dollars with no issues. Paradox can have my business any day of the week with comics and Pokemon. If you ever need anything please don’t be afraid to ask the staff for help or support. They are all awesome!!!!”
“Great store very friendly staff, great displays and a dangerous amount of products(gunpla and more). The inventory was better then I was expecting, thank you guys for making my trip out a great one I'll be down again soon.”
“After work, I went to pick out a gift for my friends' newborn baby. There were so many adorable little gifts to choose from! The store was quite small, though, so it couldn't accommodate many people at once:)”
10:30AM - 7PM
5203 Bergenline Ave, West New York
Toy Stores
“A community staple that constantly surprises with the stock and inventory they have for some harder to find collectibles/physical copies of games old and new. Shoutout Mr. Yoo!!”
“A Lego store off Madison Square park, with a Lego Statue of Liberty, printing for your own custom minifig, a lot of sets and a couple play/build-your-own minifig spaces. Staff is friendly. They sell some NYC specific sets like a little minifig Statue of Liberty set and a NYC Taxi set.”
“I legitimately don't know where to start. I LOVE this store. I grew up in the neighborhood behind it so it has a massive nostalgia factor for me. The Staff has always been great. Bryan is super helpful with the usually very large amount of questions I have. They probably have more Pokemon, One Piece, DBZ, products in stock than most other stores, They also have very hard to find products, including other TCGs, action figures, and comics(which I don't know anything about) . The TCG prices are always just about even with market. Sometimes a little higher, sometimes a little lower. They also have the only rewards program I've seen in any store like it ever, and I've been to and even reviewed quite a few other stores like it. I just wish they had room to host play events!”
“Been going to this place for well over a year now and found the people working are some of the nicest staff there is! They usually have all the comics I want and I love digging through their boxes for old comics!”
“This was our 4th time to Rumi's kitchen and it's been consistently great! Love the lamb kabobs, falafel, and house made bread! Outdoor seating is lovely and quiet.”
“Went in for the Jellycat Strutton pigeon keychain and they were sold out. Skye recommended us to take a look at the Douglas brand instead and we fell in love with it. We are so happy with our purchase! Thank you to Skye!”
“10/10 experience the selection is wide and unique for the small space. You can find toys for all ages in there at a decent price! Plus I was being indecisive over a fidget toy and they let me open and and play with them after asking of course! They even tried it out themselves 😆 I also found some good needoh type of squishies in here got a hyland cow for 4 dollars and my fidget spinner for 8! You can beat that right now at all. My daughter got 2 sensory toys as well and she was very happy about it. Definitely recommend this shop to everyone and can't wait to come back on my next trip to the city.”
“i freaking love this place. really great place to buy last minute gifts or when you need a little treat after a long week. i love taking visitors here too.
i’ll never forget when i asked if they sold those blind box cat hats & they didn’t have them on display at the time, but they brought them out from the back for me :)”
“Johana was very kind to my child . She asked them questions so she knew what book they were looking for, and she gave them very good choices to choose from. My child was completely comfortable around her. This employee is very nice, and welcoming with her customers.”
“Barnes & Noble has always been one of my favorite spots to visit in New York, and my first experience at the Upper West Side store did not disappoint. The store is well-organized colorful with a great selection, and the staff were genuinely kind, attentive, and helpful. It was an absolute pleasure browsing here”
“I love this place. I visited quite often. It is a small store but lots to see and buy. Little girls love this place. There are a few things for the boys to do. There is a basketball hoop on the main floor and a train set downstairs close to the restaurant. As for the restaurants in the store, it is phenomenal. The food was delicious. I highly recommend a visit when in New York City.
The photos are from my most recent visit (7/10/26)”
10AM - 9PM
832 Broadway, New York
Toy Stores
“The staff here are incredibly kind and knowledgeable about the specifics, and give genuinely great recommendations. Michelle in particular was really good at finding tailored recommendations for us and giving us substantive thoughts on science fiction-ey comics, and is very well-read!
Even if you’re not into comics, it’s worth coming in here and asking the staff about comics, and buying something to support an interesting business and team of people.”
“I would like to thank the store for the excellent RC car. The model exceeded expectations:
high speed and excellent maneuverability;
the remote control works smoothly and without delays, with a control distance of about 30 meters;
the durable body has withstood several drops without scratches or chips;
the battery holds a charge for quite a long time (approximately 40 minutes of active play).”
11AM - 6PM
178 N 9th St, Brooklyn
Toy Stores
“After months of extensive stroller research and going to large chains to test them out, I finally found Phoebe at MiniJake. She is very direct and spent ample time with us to help me decide on a full size and travel stroller. I cannot say enough great things about her! They will also hold your stroller until you are ready to bring it home - a major plus in NYC apartments !”
“The store was amazing, they had such cool stuff! Like figurines, anime pens, blind boxes and even more. With the cool boxes, They had one piece, pokemon, riftbound, union arena, packs, singles and products! As a player, Niu gaming is a good place to go to for events, bulk, cards for decks and even a good time.”
10AM - 9:30PM
1 Garden State Plaza Boulevard, Paramus
Toy Stores
“We had a great experience at the LEGO Store in Garden State Plaza today. Chris and Duanys were amazing! They were both so helpful and patient, answered all of our questions, and really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience.
The store itself is beautiful, has a great selection, and is just a really nice place to shop. We’ll definitely be back and will be recommending this location to our friends.
Thank you again to Chris and Duanys for making our visit such a great one!”
10AM - 7PM
60 W 15th St, New York
Toy Stores
“Very nice toy store with a decent selection. Reminds me very much of S.W Randall in Pittsburgh. Staff are unbelievably friendly and easy going. This place is worth checking out if you are ever in New York.”
“This small space has a shocking amount of art supplies. Hot glue sticks, foam core boards in several sizes, drawing pads etc. They also carry hula hoops all year. Do you know how hard it is to find a hula hoop in the winter? This place is the greatest. Shop local!”
“Biggie's is great! The owners are super lovely and run it themselves. Their dog, Biggie, is super cute. Often there's people playing chess outside- it's pretty rad.
Inside is a vintage lovers paradise, or more specifically, a vintage smokers dream. They specialize in refurbishing old lighters, ash trays, and smoking sets. Trust me, they're awesome. If you're not a smoker, they have old magazines, game sets, and old-style soda. If you'd like to become a smoker but are scared, they have candy cigarettes. Sick!
Anyway, I like to pop by whenever I'm in the neighborhood. You should pop in, too.”
9AM - 10PM
1156 US-46, Woodland Park
Toy Stores
“We had such a wonderful time at Barnes & Noble! I visited with my three kids and my three nephews, and everyone had a great time exploring the store. There was something for every age, from books and educational activities to fun toys and games. The store was clean, well-organized, and had a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly and helpful, making our visit even more enjoyable. It was a great place for the kids to discover new books and spend quality family time together. We will definitely be back!”
“Made me feel like I was in Orlando again. Disney Store’s are few and far between these days but this didn’t disappoint. Multiple floors and amazing cast members to set the mood. Busy as ever but it was an amazing bridge between Disney trips that makes you feel the magic.”
10:30AM - 6:30PM
337 1st Avenue, New York
Toy Stores
“Highly recommend to anyone looking to be the favorite aunt. Just go in and ask anyone for help picking something out, I have been getting my gifts here for years and they never miss.”
“Located in American dream mall right by the nick universe theme park. Huge store with 2 levels and really good prices. I was impressed with the prices of the squishy items since most places have made them outrageous. People should support this toy store since it keeps prices in check!”