Toy Stores and More…

Have you started your Christmas shopping?  Here are some favorite toy stores in the area.  These are real toy stores…lots of fun!  If you have a local favorite toy store please share.  You can also look at these favorite online stores.  I hope your Christmas shopping is full of joy and a lot of fun!

Toys that Teach is located in Country Village, Bothell

“…We LOVE it! The owner is so friendly and really helpful. And given his limited space, he makes GREAT toy selections. He has many very original and creative toys in his shop…It actually amazes me how much he knows about each individual toy and makes smart, thoughtful recommendations. I really want to see him succeed! …p.s. and a GREAT selection for stocking stuffers (little, less expensive items that are not junk!)”-Kerry

Snapdoodle Toys is located in Kenmore.

“It is the coolest toy store!   It is one of those specialty toy stores that you can find all the toys you won’t find at places like Toys-R-Us.   The neatest thing about it is it is a great rainy day activity place.  The first time we went there, we were there an hour and a half and didn’t even make it into one of the rooms.   For each section of the store, they have “examples” set up for the kids to play with and try out (like a train table, dolls and strollers, an art desk with art supplies and paper at it, etc…many, many other things.)    The owners are the nicest people that are very gracious and love kids.   They also serve free latte’s for the parents.  They have a room in the back of the store that you can rent out for meetings, birthdays, and creating crafts.” – Denise

Top Ten Toys is located in north Seattle.

“Another great store is Top Ten Toys in Seattle.  If you haven’t been there, it’s incredible.  A lot like Snapdoodle, in terms of quality of toys, but much bigger…the place is huge!” – Karen

Land of Nod is located at The University Village in Seattle.

Childrens Bookshop is located in Lynnwood as well as Kent, Puyallup and Burien

Izilla Toys is located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

“This Capitol Hill toy store, which moved last year from Madison Valley, catapulted to victory by catering to kids as much as to their parents. What 10-year-old wouldn’t like complimentary snacks, a free toy on their birthday, and a 15 percent discount for spending their allowance on the last Sunday of the month? Parents cheer the shop’s “educational, unique toys” and “amazing, friendly, caring staff.” We also salute the free gift-wrapping and the recently added children’s book department.” – NWSource ‘08 Peoples Picks

Teri’s Toybox is located in downtown Edmonds.

Treetop Toys

15752 Redmond Way, Redmond

Archie McPhee’s is located in Wallingford.

“I have never been to Archie McPhee’s.  I have been told and you can read in the comments that there is questionable merchandise found here.  Perhaps a place to shop without the kids to find that odd toy the kid next door doesn’t have?”