Great local shop with things you can't find in the big box stores. Has a large selection of toys. Staff is very helpful and pleasant to deal with. read more

The different toys in this store is something I have never seen before and I was very excited to see all the items! Everything seemed to be fairly priced and nice quality. I picked something up to look at it closer by the cash register and immediately got yelled at by a cashier, one with glasses. As she was saying rude things about the children in the store, she began telling me to put items back. There is no sign saying don't touch the items. Will not be coming back here. read more

Alphabet Soup - Toy Stores Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Lovely little upscale toy store. It's immaculate and appealingly displayed. The toys had a pretty good mark up, which you kind of expect in a college town like Ithaca. We still walked out with a new game and armful of new books. Masks are still required and they provide one if you don't have one. Worth a stop in. read more

Cute little toy shop to visit while in town. Not many toy stores around these days so it was exciting for my kids!

A visit to Alphabet Soup is not unlike taking a stroll through one's childhood. It's like being in kindergarten again, surrounded by colorful building blocks and old-school toys like marbles and picture books. Every time I come here, I'm struck by how some of my standby favorites are still popular with kids (The Paper Bag Princess, I Spy). Sometimes, I'm tempted to walk in just to oogle over the Hello Kitty display. Alphabet Soup is the perfect place to shop for a small child, but I've been there plenty of times with my friends. We've yet to notice any odd looks. Definitely the best place to go if you're in the mood for elementary school nostalgia or you want to buy Little Billy something that's not a new Pokemon game for his PS2. read more

We were so delighted to find that our favorite local toy store was able to take an order for jigsaw puzzles-generally in short supply during the national Pause. We ordered on Friday and picked up at the store on Saturday, all care has been taken to fill orders hygienically. And they have more puzzles coming in the next couple of weeks (Ravensburger etc). read more

A toy store and a whole lot more. You never know what clever, surprising little thing you'll find, sometimes for people a whole lot older than the clientele they're focused on. It's one of those fun stores for kids to hang out in and play and browse and discover interesting things - not overwhelming and commercially! Stuff for all ages. read more

A (way less expensive) mini FAO Schwartz located right on Ithaca's Commons!! Ok, it's definitely not as large as FAO and doesn't carry quite the same plethora of toys, but this cute store is filled to the brim with toys of all shapes and sizes. It's definitely the best place to buy toys in Ithaca, although the price tag will surely be a bit higher than Wal-mart. Nonetheless, I didn't find the prices outrageous, and I had a hard time deciding when to leave. Definitely a great place to take the kids while enjoying a sunny day at the Commons. read more

Nice toy store with a focus on creative and inspiring toys so that kids use their imaginations while playing. They also have a nice assortment of musical instruments for kids to play with. read more

A great local business. They have a good selection of toys for all ages, and the prices are not unreasonable for a non-big box store. They also send you a coupon for the month of your child's birthday, which is a really nice touch. I wish they had a few more books, but given the size of the store they have a wide variety of items. read more

This store has a really rude and obnoxious owner.I have had several experiences with the person whom I believe to be the owner (because she is never there and doesn't really work). I went there with a broken toy and she appeared to be training a new employee. She proceeded to talk about me right in front of me, saying that what I was doing was really kind of shady and she wouldn't normally let someone without a receipt return something (while i had just told her I would go back to the car to get the receipt if she wanted me to - and I purchased it on a credit card). And then she had the nerve to ask me (in a VERY condescending tone) if I tried changing the batteries because "we've never had anyone return one before," which I find hard to believe. The lights weren't working, so of course that was the FIRST thing I tried. She has treated me as if I was stupid several other times when she has rung me out. Finally, many of the toys and books are damaged,and she doesn't think there is anything wrong with selling them to people without offering a newer version of it or offering to sell it at a lesser price. Seriously, I am not going to give a toy with a damaged box to a child. There is something very wrong with that woman. In conclusion, I HATE this store but it is the only store that has that selection of toys. So I still spend plenty of money there, and I wish I didn't have to. read more