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    Build-A-Bear Workshop

    4.0 (64 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Marcus L.

    We have been a regular at this Build-A-Bear Workshop for years, ever since my daughter was born, she's 4 years old now. This our Birthday Bear tradition, where the price of the bear matches the child's birthday age. "Pay your age" We have fun here every time. You get to choose from a variety of stuffed animals to stuff and dress up. You can even add scents, recordings, to make each bear unique. Plus, they throw in a free heart that our daughter loves to choose. The Birthday Bear is the only one you "Pay your age". The stuffing process is also fun, with a staff member guiding us to the large stuffing machine. The staff member always has a fun script as they stuff the bear together. Once the bear is plump and cuddly, and the perfect size we then create a birth certificate and decide on the perfect name. The store also sells clothes, shoes, and accessories for any bear or stuffed animals you purchase. It makes for a fun bday experience, and a great personalized gift every time. And did I mention the incredible deal with the Birthday Bear, matching the child's birthday age? "Pay your age" It's a tradition we'll cherish. See you next year!

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    Peter X.

    I stopped by this Build a Bear last night to look for a bear I can get my nephew for his graduation. I saw a particular bear that was on sale but it said this Northridge location doesn't have all the attires so I can to see if I could swap certain items. The staff are very friendly especially with kids so your kids will have a good time here. I let my wife create her own custom bear when we first started dating and also my niece for her birthday here before. They have a decent selection of bears and accessories to choose from. It can get pricy so just be alert with all the accessories you get.

    Courtney M.

    I took my daughter here for her third birthday and it was the best experience ever! The entire staff was so friendly and helpful. They made the experience magical and my daughter had so much fun! On your birthday they have a birthday bear where you pay the price of the age you turn. My daughter had the best experience for $3!! We did buy an outfit but it was still a great price. You get to print a birth certificate for the best and name the bear. I hope she wants to come back every year and build a bear! I had fun doing this with her.

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    Jennifer D.

    Words cannot express how amazing the staff here at Build a Bear Nothridge are. Starting from Brandy their store manager to all the associates (Aliya, Lizi), they brought human touch in the form of attentive listening, active participation in answering all of my daughter's questions and most importantly taking the time to listen to and make amends for a bad experience I had through the online site/ customer service center ( which really wasn't a reflection on them) but Aliya immediately called Brandy the store manager over who went above and beyond her call of duty to represent the true heart behind Build-A-Bear. We are forever grateful and have been deeply touched by everyone at this location.

    Birthday boy helping to stuff his birthday build-a-bear.

    I've never purchased a build-a-bear. We came today to take advantage of the birthday offer: $1.00 for every year of age is your cost (during birthday month). So we took my 2-year-old grandson. Yep, it's true! The same quality, same ceremony, birthday-themed teddy bear was only $2. The staff treated us as well as other customers paying full retail. I highly recommend going here for your birthday kid. Will most likely return for other special occasions. Bravo

    Vivien K.

    This company is a disgrace and I can only hope they will go out of business!! Such a shady way of doing business. They have a special going on today, it's been advertised for a while. The special is that the price of the bear you built will be equal to how old you child is. We registered for this a while back and picked the store. After getting off work and picking up my child we drove all the way to Northridge, CA just to find out that the store is CLOSED TODAY. Wow. So many angry and furious customers in front of the store. This is definitely a company we will never ever purchase anything from again. Wish I could give them a 0.

    Missy F.

    For my daughter's 6th birthday, I booked the ultimate package with the Northridge Build a Bear for party of 6 kids. Andrea was our party host and the girls all had a blast. Although Build a Bear doesn't have a party room, it was a nice way for the girls to get together and have fun. Knowing that, we took the girls to CPK pre-build a Bear and ate lunch/cake there. It all worked out great. Highly recommend it if you are thinking of having a party with Build a Bear. TIP: Buy gift cards from Costco. It will save you money :)

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    Wouldn't waste money here. ESPECIALLY not for a party. Trust me - you're better off looking for…read moreanother indoor location where you'd probably end up saving and having a better time. Look around before booking - there are a ton of cleaner, cuter options. Not worth it for the tiny space, super awkward seating / table seating for adults (cramped to the back with zero view of the kids) and serious lack of play options. Ghost town; rarely any kids there for open play. Tiny ball pit has like 3 balls, it's all floor, an injury waiting to happen. And randomly, they have large pieces of VR equipment that take up an enormous amount of space. They sit there with DO NOT TOUCH signs collecting dust - gaudy and oddly out of place against a young children's atmosphere. Management and front desk are dispirited and dead-eyed, probably due to overhead and lack of business even after their so-called "remodeling". But definitely not the type of energy you'd want kids around either. Unfortunately, cost comes no where close to reflecting the value provided. Customer is charged extra to make up for their empty tables.

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    4.3(36 reviews)
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    Came here for a birthday party and I have to say this is the CLEANEST indoor playground I have ever…read morevisited. I thought the place had just opened is how clean it was. Wonderful customer service, high tech vending machines and arcade games. The play area kept kids entertained from 0-11 years old. The kids had a blast! We will definitely come back again!

    I do not recommend this place whatsoever. I had a horrible experience that left a negative taste…read moreand not only my mouth, but my whole family. I was really excited for this place. The idea is fantastic. A kids' playland where adults can relax, kids can run around, and everyone can feel like they're part of the fun. That's exactly what I wanted for my niece's birthday. I showed up forty-five minutes early to set up balloons, thinking I'd get a head start. Instead, I got a front-row seat to confusion. They made me wait outside while they "cleaned." The space was empty. Random strangers were walking up to the door wondering if the business was even open. Spoiler: if your Yelp reviews mention poor communication, believe them. Once inside, I put up a backdrop on their blue wall. Nobody said a word to me about not using tape until after it was already up. If I had been told from the start not to use tape, I simply would not have done it. Instead, I got a lecture after the fact. The owner swooped in to tell me not to put too much tape because it might peel the paint. At first I thought he was just nitpicking, but when I saw their paint job up close it made sense. It looked like one thin coat slapped on without primer, so fragile it basically comes off if you breathe on it. That's not on me, that's on them. The party itself should have been fun, and for a moment it was. But you could feel the staff breathing down your neck. Every move, every decoration, every popped balloon came with side-eye. I didn't even have to say anything because my sister-in-law's mom leaned over at the end and said, "They're on us like hawks." Imagine paying more than $3,500 and feeling micromanaged instead of celebrated. Then came the paint incident. When I pulled down the backdrop, a small patch of that already sad wall came off. Instead of shrugging and thinking, "Maybe we should repaint properly," the owner went full Sherlock Holmes. He whipped out his phone, showed me video evidence of the paint peeling, and acted like I'd just defaced priceless artwork. Sir, this is not the Getty Museum. This is a kids' ball pit in Porter Ranch. Calm down. To make it worse, they assumed I was a vendor. Because clearly, when you're a doctor spending your weekend decorating for your niece, you must also be running a side hustle. My sister-in-law was even pulled aside in the middle of the party and told there was a vendor fee for the balloons. A vendor fee. For me. The family member. Not a business. Not making money. Just celebrating. It was insulting and flat-out greedy. And then the absolute cherry on top: the broom incident. Balloons popped, confetti on the ground, the cleaning crew was already standing there ready to do their jobs. The owner walks over and hands me a broom like I was suddenly part of the staff. Excuse me? We had already spent over $3,500. Cleaning was part of the package. His workers were right there, but apparently humiliating me was more important. By that point, my whole family was involved. My brother, my dad, my uncles. It turned into a heated argument that went on for ten minutes during a child's birthday party. I told his wife point blank, "Control your husband and treat us with respect." But respect isn't in their vocabulary. What they do know is finger-pointing, nickel-and-diming, and acting like every customer is an inconvenience. What makes it worse is that it wasn't miscommunication. It was intentional. They weren't clueless, they were combative. They weren't confused, they were condescending. We had just dropped thousands of dollars and instead of gratitude, we got hostility. Instead of a "thank you," we got broom duty and video lectures about peeling paint. To anyone considering this place, be warned. The concept is good, but the execution is abysmal. The owners hover, nitpick, and treat guests like unwanted tenants. They'll find a way to make you feel like the bad guy at your own event. The only thing magical about Kids Fantasy Land is how quickly they can ruin the fantasy. Yes, we had fun because we're a strong family and we made the best of it. Kids had smiles, adults had cake, and we got our pictures before the drama hit. But make no mistake: I will never step foot in this place again. A party should end with thank-yous and hugs, not shouting matches and broom handles. If you value respect, do yourself a favor and celebrate somewhere else.

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    This is a great idea for just about all ages. Easy to book you just have to pay your deposit if you…read morehave a large party. The whole process takes about an hour and a half. You fill out the paper and then you pick your color. Once it's done they will call you or email you to pick it up The people working there very friendly they have music playing while you're making your pottery and when they help you they don't make you feel bad if your bowl is messed up. LOL would highly recommend this place.

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    When I pulled into the parking lot I was questioning whether or not I was in the right place. It's…read morea pretty small storefront! The place on the whole isn't that big, which isn't a terrible thing. We came here on a weeknight and it was pretty chill! There was one little girl who was having her birthday here but it was still open for other kids to play. It's always a good idea to call before you come though to check! A lot of the indoor playgrounds I have been to all seem very similar, but it was nice to see some very different slides and activities here! The tube slide was AWESOME, I just wish there was a way to get the tubes easily up the stairs or back up the ramp so mom's and dad's wouldn't have to schlep them up there. I was SWEATING because of course my son wanted to go again and again! Everything was clean and in relatively good condition. I liked that they had some dress up items for the kiddos. Though it is a more narrow space, there was plenty of space for the kids to climb and explore. I did not love that they had arcade games in the back, specifically one with giant machine guns. Is that appropriate for a children's indoor playground? I brought my kid here to go on slides and bounce on a trampoline, not shoot aliens with a giant machine gun. The whole place is so cute with animals hanging from the ceiling and murals on the walls but the video games take away from that cute and innocent aesthetic. Food for thought for management!

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