Good amount of educational toys for all ages a little pricey but worth it employees were very…read morehelpful

The store is a local gem and we are lucky to have it in our midst. Thoughtful and unique toys and…read morean amazing staff who truly pour their heart into making this place special. We always find something that is worth our time and journey, and we are so grateful to have this store local to us.

Yes, this is a Hallmark Store with many different items. Staff welcome us as we entered the store…read more Very clean and well organized.

Avoid this store ...So sad that a store will sell kids items 2-3 times the amount other hallmarks…read morehave for the same thing. Had my kids with me and didn't want to make them sad when I heard the price. Did research and could not believe my eyes. Just wow !!! Avoid this store !!

Plan on spending time here and you still won't see everything. So many things you have forgot…read moreabout, new things you might not have seen, or just "good" stuff. If you have the time, great place for unique gifts.

First time visiting. It is a very large shop. We spent one hour there and only looked at half the…read moreshop. I started off really impressed with the store. It is brightly lit. Each vendor's kiosk is clean and nicely decorated. My impression started to fall down when I used the ladies restroom and discovered that there was no toilet paper in any of the 3 stalls. Unfortunately, I didn't realize this until I had chosen a stall that I thought had paper in it. So no toilet paper for me. There are signs in the restroom advising patrons to let a staff member know if the bathroom needs attending to. I'm supposed to do your job? Shortly after we went to the check out desk. I had a simple pair of earrings. The check out desk had at least 4 women doing various tasks. Only 1 woman was checking out the customer before us. I honestly don't mean to sound disrespectful, but whenever you have 3 elderly customers huddled around the check out desk with the one cashier, it is a sure bet that the transaction is going to take an extra long time. And that it did. None of the other 3 women acknowledged me to signal that they could check me out so I didn't have to wait for the 3 elderly people to finish. After about 5 minutes one of the managers signaled to me "one moment". So I expected her to put down the task she was working on and check me out. Didn't happen. She continued to do her task as did the other 2 women and I continued to wait! After another 5 minutes or so, a worker came to the check out desk, set up and finally checked me out. I did not appreciate having to wait at least 10 minutes (maybe more?) to check out when I was the only one in line. IMO, a customer waiting to check out should take precedence over clerks doing other tasks. I want to return to look through the other half of the store that I did not have time to see. But frankly, the check out experience left a bad taste in my mouth so I am not in a hurry to return.

Alright, first of all, this business isn't bad. It's just the fact that it probably doesn't exist…read more I'm pretty sure it's an eBay business that was mistakenly put on Maps. I drove to the location and it was just some random neighborhood. We called the number linked, and the person on the other end confirmed it wasn't Toy Freak and hung up. So, yeah. Please don't go here, because it isn't an actual store (atleast the address linked), and instead order from what is most likely their eBay store, JBmerchandise84.

From the owner: We Specialize In Transformers Action Figures, Masterpiece, G1 Reissue, 3rd Party Toy Collectibles…read moreAnd More!

Big parking lot, and pretty good deals. People are friendly, and pretty good deals. Bathrooms are…read moreclean, literal tons of crap to choose from, and pretty good deals.

What a gem in CL!! Staff is so helpful from getting me a basket to a product purchase. Huge…read moreselection at great prices. It did not disappoint! Thank you!!!

Thom's is such a cool shop. While it doesn't have a huge footprint, it packs a lot of punch in the…read morespace it has. Thom is extremely nice and knowledgeable; heck, I'd go back just to chat with him. The selection was good; I found some back issues I had been struggling to find at other shops, and Thom bags and boards everything so the condition was top notch. He even took an extra 10% off the top on the comics I bought, which I so appreciated (standard discount on comics I believe, but do ask him)! Important to note - the shop is cash only and has been for a long time. There are ATMs at nearby shops, so don't let it deter you from stopping by. Great value, amazing service, and fantastic selection. Nothing more you could want in your local comic store. I look forward to shopping here again.

Old as classic comics. Kind of crammed in here but okay place. Not bad not great. I usually dont…read morefind much

I used to bring my kids here when they were much younger back when the store was located in…read moreAlgonquin I hadnt visited the Crystal Lake location so I decided to take my kids there yesterday I was pleasantly surprised by the variety and number of items they had available My kids ended up buying quite a few things and really enjoyed their visit

I always find great items at prices I can afford. The staff is welcoming and helpful. We have been…read moreloyal customers for many years. Recently my daughter found a pair of jeans that she just loves. They fit perfectly and priced very reasonably. We look forward to our next visit.

Quaint, cute coffee shop bookstore. Independent. Some unique sweets, cute stuffed groundhogs, good…read morerecommendations for reading. Nice card selection too. I don't like that they have n only disposable cups for coffee even if you sit down here.

came in on a whim and was pleased with service and energy the shop/cafe gave! the hot maple chai…read morewas immaculate! high recommend

This is a great place to go if you don't feel like visiting a series of crowded department stores…read moreto fulfil your list of nick nacks. I noticed some of the care products are $1-$2 less than Wallyworld, where items often run out of stock...then my wife video calls me because she thinks I didn't look hard enough and I have to prove it to her as shoppers side eye me pointing my phone through the isle. But thats another story for another day. They have great novelty candy, really cute stationary including novelty pens and markers (see below). They really do have a little bit of everything. Kitchen tools, toiletries, tupperware , beauty supplies, even nice dinnerware. The seasonal items stand out as soon as you walk in. Very unique seasonal home decoration, both indoor and outdoor. It is difficult to leave empty handed when you visit this little store. The best way to describe it is this: its like Five Below, a budget World Market (excluding food, furniture, and wine), and a Hobby Lobby had a little too much to drink at the annual party and this is their spawn...sorry. Worth checking out!

From the owner: pOpshelf Algonquin offers an assortment of home goods, seasonal items, beauty products, arts &…read morecrafts, toys, food & more.