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    Build-A-Bear Workshop

    3.8 (41 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Meia S.

    The service definitely differs depending on how busy the store is. When we first went it was on a weekday and empty. So the associate was very attentive and even did a fun handshake with my son when he was getting his birthday bear made. The second time we went it was on a Sunday and I felt as though we were rushed. My other son didn't get as much attention. The great thing that I love is when it's your child's birthday you pay their age. Of course it gets a little more expensive with add ons such as clothing or a song added but still cheaper than getting a character bear! Needless to say they both love their bears!

    Sleepy happy baby.
    Jasmin S.

    Nice folks. Good selection. Treated myself daughter nice. It was her first birthday and her special needs older brother was allowed to help with his sisters present. Cool experience.

    Helping Michael (who was amazing!) fill the stuffing on her puppy
    Jackie U.

    We took our 4 year old for her birthday and no big surprise, she was in heaven. I'm just so happy to have been a part of a situation where the employees really help the kids to make this as loving and real as it is to them. No one was pushy about us buying more than what we did and everyone treated our kiddo like she was number 1. Can't wait for a reason to go back!

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    Debbie is awesome!!! She stuffed my Snorlax to perfection! ............................

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    WHYYYYY do I love coming here?!?!?! It"s fun even for adults!

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    Customer service here is awful. Don't waste your time or money here. Staff isn't helpful and the manger will argue with you.

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    The staff was so rude and aggressive. They made my child cry! Very poor customer service..

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