Yellow Springs Toy Company is a chock-filled shop that seems to sell every toy ever invented. The…read moreage range of items is from newborns to seniors. There are bath toys, books, and blocks. There are plushy, puzzles, and puppets. You get the idea. And to top it off, there's a very friendly lady there to help sort it all out for you. The only drawback to the store is that the building is old and not ADA compliant. The entry is via very steep stairs and no landing. It's kind of scary and I'm glad there are handrails. For those with mobility issues, don't worry, as there is in-store pick up, local delivery, and US shipping.

What a fun find in the heart of downtown Yellow Springs! I'm wondering if they're new-ish given…read morethat I'm the first to review this business on Yelp. I'm a sucker for a toy store that sports creative and educational toys. Nine times out of ten I walk out with a purchase either for myself or the kiddos in my life. This visit was no exception. We ended up purchasing these fun stickers that convert a cardboard box into a car (they also had versions that create a mini play kitchen - how fun?!). The shop was filled with educational items - engineering, arts/creative, invention toolkits, art history, etc. They also have a small section in the front with quirky items like a mustached baby pacifier. My only reason for holding back on the fifth star was that some of the tchotchke style items seemed overpriced to a point that I couldn't justify spending more for local - for example $17 sunglasses for kiddos.

This was a random experience as we were walking around Yellow Springs, and I reminisced that this…read moreused to be a shoe store (I still have a pair of Simple clogs my mom bought me around my 16th birthday). They happened to be setup for a terrarium event - so we jumped in, and built our bigfoot fairy garden. As we wandered and asked questions, the lady working was *wonderfully* helpful in helping us reach alignment on our vision. It's a fun little date spot to make something together, that's whimsical and unique!

Such a charming, magical little store. I don't have the green thumb to create a fairy garden, but…read moreif some kindhearted magical creature would build me one, this is the store they need to come to, stat. I just loved browsing through all these mini treasures, with containers, fairy cottages, even plants and succulents that are meant to remain miniature, little seats and bridges and more. I bought some containers, little snails and fairy dust. They also host parties to build fairy gardens.

So cute inside, warm and inviting atmosphere. Very friendly staff and great selection!read more

This store is phenomenal! While I have been to Yellow Springs many times today was my first trip to…read morethe House of Ravenwood. I truly wanted almost one of everything! The jewelry is gorgeous and as someone who is a huge fan of gemstones the selection is truly impressive. They beautiful statues varying from wolves, Buddha's, mermaids, witches, foxes, and even cats. There tons of different candles, as well as options for burning sage. They also have a lot of great information on how to properly smudge. There was a line out the door and due to social distancing guidelines they are limiting the amount of people allowed in at a time which was much appreciated. It was also well worth the wait! We ended up picking up the most lovely and unique gifts. The staff were also super friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town!

On a rainy afternoon like today, the purple Yellow Springs Pottery store shown through the gloom…read more There are a wide variety of styles and price points, but the pieces with the zinc crystalline glaze really appealed to me. I especially liked a mug with a deep blue glaze. The store will ship, so we are also having a vase by artist Jerry Davis, sent to us.

I'm getting the feeling that there are many talented artisans in Yellow Springs. This was another…read moreshop full of different types of pottery. The prices I felt depended on the size and difficulty of each of the items. The pottery lined all the walls as well as the middle of the store. The store shop attendant or owner was in the corner of the store reading something. Although it's nice that you can browse the collection without stress and in your own space, it would have been nice to be acknowledged. Not a good afternoon a Happy Holiday or come again soon. Even if he lifted his head a few seconds and smiled. Maybe it's not a big deal but after feeling the warmth and inviting spaces of the other shops around this one it felt different. Totally a personal observation. Maybe it was my his day. I wish him well and a Happy Holiday Season, Please do visit the shop if you like pottery, they're beautiful.

Dark Star Book Store is located on the main street (Xenia Ave.) in Yellow Springs. I like the ease…read moreof entry (no stairs) and the outside tables for enjoying a drink or people-watching. Once inside, the store is packed with new and used books and comics from all genres. Additionally, they sell media like records, board games, notecards, stickers, bookmarks, magnets, pins, t-shirts, plushies, mugs, and coasters. There's a cat named Spooky who reigns over everything. The shelves are clearly labeled, and I imagine the capable staff can locate anything you ask for. The friendly cashier even gave me a free bookmark and told me the story about Spooky.

Unexpected items await you at Dark Star Book Store. There is an eclectic assortment of pins, tarot…read morecards, comics, cards, graphic novels, dice, and books. I picked out many beautifully illustrated cards (not these pictured), books, and our total inspired the cashier to shout out "You're the top spender today" and they gave us stickers and a key chain.

Adorable shop with the absolute best gifts! I always pick up magnets, gum, and socks for friends…read morewhenever I'm here. They also sell little gifts and squishy sensory toys which my son loved! Picked up a cute sweater this time around too! I literally could spend hours in here there is so much to look at. Great service and prices too!

Pangaea Trading is one of several cute boutiques in downtown Yellow Springs featuring clothing and…read moregift items. It's fun for a browse! It's a little tight and crowded in there, especially on the weekend when the visitors come to town. But it's a fun shop and you'll find something. The prices are moderate, which was a nice surprise in a kind of touristy area!