Blickenstaff's is a store focused on creating meaningful experiences for children and their parents. It offers a huge variety of items, including board games, puzzles, books, squishy plush, and candy. Shoppers will find fidget and sensory toys, the softest Jellycat stuffed animals, nostalgic toys and candy, baby toys, clothes, and blankets. The buying team works hard to bring in the best products, featuring unique items like grass soda, bacon bandages, and the Bandito card game that are hard to find elsewhere. The store is well-designed with a great atmosphere, exciting for both adults and kids, though some note it can be kind of pricey. Many appreciate it as a fun local experience. Following a remodel, some customers feel it lost some of its old charm and spaciousness with nooks and crannies, finding it now a more modern, open concept with a seemingly smaller stock. However, visitors still love it and can always find a unique gift for any occasion. The staff is noted for being helpful.
Cutest store but whoever runs the social media never responds after seeing the messages sent.
September 2024
This place is always a highlight of our family Riverwoods trips. You get what you pay for, and we'd much rather support a local business that delivers a great ambience and experience for our children than a big corporation. Drop in with the kiddos-you'll both be glad you did!
December 2023
Overpriced underwhelming toy store… I am sorry but I don’t buy the lame excuse of covid was hard. How does it make sense to spend thousands of dollars on a remodel if you are struggling financially?? Based off of the reviews read people prefer the old atmosphere.
