Cute little store. I went in to get a present for a 3 yr old's bday and got a great little puzzle…read morethat I hope she loves. The staff was really friendly and helpful for this clueless/kidless guy.

We just relocated to Philly with our two little ones and were thrilled to stumble onto this…read moreneighborhood gem. I'd buy the whole store if I could.

Decided to go find this place before we left Philly for the day. Was most definitely closed and no…read morelonger open for business or they were remodeling, couldn't tell the windows were covered and you could not see inside

Yo, this place is never open. It has the weirdest middle of the day hours and I don't even know how…read moreit stays open. For a while I was thought it was a front but who knows. Has a good mix of pop culture collectable stuff. Buttons, dolls, toys, novelties. You can't touch anything though, there are several signs. I didn't notice them at first and the owner very passive aggressively brought them to my attention. I can understand not wanting children to mess with them or people break your items but seriously? I'm going to touch something before I buy it. You can find better prices for this kind of merchandise other places in Philly or online.

Visited September 15, 2024…read more This is the best place to find cute anime knickknacks! It's located underground, so keep an eye out for the sign. The cashier didn't greet me or offer a basket, but you can request one if you need it. They basically let you do your own thing. Overall, I found the prices for the products to be reasonable. This shop is located right in the middle of China town! I would recommend finding a 'pay for parking' lot near the fire station for a few hours then walk over as you grab lunch and shop at other stores!

"Lee Lee" was very pleasant and helpful with a small gift item for my son…read more Large selection of cost effective & unique novelty items. Hidden Happy Place Gem in Chinatown!

Adorable little boutique, I love the name! I shopped for my beautiful god daughter, Princess Bella…read more She loves this cartoon with a black crow named Maggie and all things Halloween. Here in this cute little store I came across a perfect dress in a lilac color with little black birds and what looks like little witches! Another great find was a little mint long sleeved dress with a tutu featuring two little cats on it. Can't wait until I get home and give her these little gifts! My husband loved the little toy cars!

Bizarre experience. Do not recommend…read more I am visiting from DC and love a good children's boutique. I saw that this alleged boutique was close to our hotel, so my 4 year old daughter and I walked over to have a look. From the moment we walked in, a young woman seemed to be looking over us at every turn. It didn't dawn on me for a while that she was someone who works there, actually following me, presumably for loss prevention reasons, for the precise reason that this HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME EVER BEFORE IN MY LIFE! Usually sales associates flock to me because, based on the way I present myself, they know they are about to make a sizable commission. This might have made more sense if I was dressed casually or something, but I guess they see a lot of thieves wearing Hermes and diamonds? A word of advice to the staff: you sell onesies; get over yourself. Oh, and your selection is very pedestrian; get a new buyer because your sales floor looks like literal garbage.

Cute store that sells Sanrio items. There was a nice selection of items here but everything was…read moreextremely expensive. I got a hello kitty binder clip and it was $18. However, it is difficult to find good quality Sanrio merch so it's a good stop if you're willing to spend some money.

Asia Crafts is a small trinket shop that mainly sells stationery, Sanrio merch, collectibles, and…read moreblind boxes. It's a great stop if you're looking for something cute or souvenir-worthy. We were hunting for Smiskis and found only two boxes, which the staff had kindly set aside behind the counter -- they were super nice and helpful about it. Just a heads-up, there's a small upcharge if you pay with a card (which is becoming more common in the area). They have a pretty large Sanrio selection and some snacks and candies too. The store is clean, well-organized, and check-out was fast and easy. It's a little on the pricey side though. While I've heard they sometimes follow customers around to prevent shoplifting, that didn't happen to me, but I can see how it might feel awkward if you're browsing slowly or being indecisive. Still, the overall experience was pleasant, and it's definitely worth a visit if you're into cute collectibles or gifts.

I have been here a few times . Older women store owner problems. I am not someone that uses my race…read moreas an issue but this store is often that only time where my skin color seems to be something idk might just be me. I have watched her help other customers and I mean, help not be overbearing and feel like I'm constantly being watched. I have neve come out of the store without spending less than $700 I have 5 nieces and nephews all ranging from 6mos -7y.o. She follows me the whole time or has stood behind the counter staring at me. I politely say I like to browse on my own. I have watched me entering the store and her zooming down the steps and standing close to me. I only come here cause I do enjoy their stuff and the other staff are nice . it's expensive but I hate feeling like I'm being looked at constantly.

Beautiful selection of clothing, toys, and books. A friendly staff and wonderful owner. She was…read morehelpful in picking out outfits based on sizes and interest.

This is a used bookstore with proceeds going towards the library. It has an amazing selection of…read morebooks. The books are in sections like a traditional bookstore. The prices are very inexpensive. The sales person was very nice. They greeted at me as soon as I walked in. They were also knowledgeable about the books. The store looks small from the outside, but it is a labyrinth inside that goes to the back of the building.

I am so obsessed with the Book Corner. When I lived in the neighborhood I would pop over to see the…read morecats and grab a $4 book, so a visit here after the Barnes Foundation on a rainy Saturday was just what the Dr ordered. The staff here is fabulous and it gives off the best vibes. You could spend an hour looking through all of the different categories and getting lost in the pages. I appreciate the strange variety and the fact that books range from old to ancient to almost brand new. Always something to discover. The cats are an added bonus and the kind staff the cherry on top. I grabbed a book that had been on my "to read" list for the longest time and am so grateful this gem of an institution exists. Add it to your museum district itinerary with visitors or just go when you need a friend in cat or book form.

A beautiful day to wander around Chinatown. This place was worth a wander as well…read more Upstairs is mostly make up and kitschy gear, then if you head downstairs, there's a lot of different snacks and house wares and stationery. The staff weren't very friendly; frankly, they didn't seem to want to do any interaction at all with customers. That's OK. I can take a hint.

I love stopping by here whenever I visit Chinatown Philly! Top floor has a bunch of cute goods,…read moreblind boxes, jewelry, crane machines, and photo booth. Bottom floor is an Asian market full of food, snacks, cosmetics, stationary, small home goods! Love it love it love it!

Cute store for Philly-themed gifts or to pick up a card. Bodie, across the street, is a similar…read moregift shop, but I've found the service at Ali's to be a bit better. A little pricey, but cute selection and clearly split between adult gifts and children gifts

Ali's Wagon is named in loving tribute to the owners friend, Allison Wenger, who passed before the…read morestore opened. According to their webside Allison loved children and loved helping young families by providing things both needed, and sometimes just wanted, to make life a little bit sweeter. The owners of the store hope Ali's Wagon is an honor to her legacy. This woman owned shop has everything you may need when personal or gift shopping.  Whether you are looking for a Philadelphia souvenir or are a local and in need of a unique everyday item, Ali's Wagon has you covered.  From back to school items like lunch box's, pet gifts like toys, stickers of local places like City Hall, or even an oven mitt that says "bitches get things done", this shop has it all.  I'm glad I stopped in to look around because this store is down right adorable.

Visited Omoi Life Goods to check out what they offered (and get a passport stamp for my Traveler's…read moreNotebook). Enjoyed that they had a variety of not just paper, journals and pens but also locally sourced items like coffee, books and stickers. The shop was pretty crowded during my visit, probably a dozen people or so in the small space. This made me happy to see so many people shopping local. Eventually, after browsing most of the store, I decided to get a coffee bean pendant for my Traveler's Notebook. I've seen this same charm online for upwards of $20. Omoi's was $18. Definitely a value there! The service was excellent. While ringing me up one of the ladies running the register grabbed the Traveler's Notebook stamp (which you have to ask for) and let me do my thing. The stamp for the Traveler's Notebook is pretty cool, it features a soft pretzel and Water Ice.

I've really gotten into stationary goods lately and am always on the lookout for fun stationary…read morestores. Omoi was close to where we were coming to / heading to, so I bookmarked it and we managed to stop by before they closed. It was actually really poppin when we got there, despite the fact that it was about 30 minutes to closing time. I wasn't really on the market for anything, just wanted to browse. I ended up picking up some cute notepads for a friend and some washi tape for myself. I love that they sold matchbooks here! I am an avid matchbook collector, despite not smoking a day in my life. Staff were super nice and very friendly.