We've been coming to Five Little Monkeys in Burlingame for well over a decade for their fun, unique…read moretoys. Prices range from fair to high, selection is abundant. Though our kids are much older now, we love to stop in for blind boxes, collectibles, and to scratch the incessant NeeDoh itch. Parking is almost always a challenge, given the area. Weekend visits require serious patience. The store can get shoulder-to-shoulder packed with large strollers in narrow aisles and tiny tots having very big feelings whose parents are doing what they can to regulate, some more than others, so there are def moments of chaos. As a momma who had 2 under 2 at one point, I've been there and hella get it. For my own sanity, we aim for off-peak visits to peruse in peace. As you can imagine, service is more attentive when the staff:customer ratio is more manageable. But the last couple visits, it's been fairly quiet in the store yet no greeting upon my entering, nor a welcoming vibe upon checking out at the register. So much so that I didn't bother to have them do the customary complimentary gift wrap for all the presents I picked out for my youngest. It was such a bummer to leave feeling icky for what is normally one of my happy places, especially as a long standing customer.

A great toy store we enjoy browsing around anytime we're in the area. They have a wide variety of…read moretoys, stuffies, and collectibles for all ages. A bit on the pricey side overall, but great service everytime I've visited. My friends have bought Sonny angels and smiski's from here multiple times.

Been here twice to pick up the elusive packs for Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collection. Yes they are…read moremore expensive, but if you don't want to wait for hours in line for a drop or missed them all together, call ahead and they'll let you know what they have, how many, and how much. We picked up a couple knockout boxes, tech stickers box, and poster celebration. Ladies I talked to both times were extremely friendly and helpful!

They had one piece and no pokemon. Retail at $12 / pack which is insane, but I just wanted to open…read moresome. Staff were super nice.

The Most American Small Business Book Store I've ever been to…read more Owner/Operators and employees are educated, knowledgeable, honest and sincere.

Reach and Teach is truly a local gem and one of the most inspiring shops on the Peninsula. They…read moreoffer a carefully curated mix of progressive books, educational toys and games, eco‑friendly products, and other high‑quality gifts you won't find in big box stores. Every visit feels like a treasure hunt--you'll discover something meaningful, fun, and thoughtful. The two owners are not only super friendly but also deeply civic‑minded, always ready to share knowledge and support community causes. Their passion for education, sustainability, and social justice shines through in everything they do. If you're looking for a place that combines heart, purpose, and great finds, Reach and Teach is a must‑visit.

There is a variety of cool collectibles and action figures here. There are a lot of funko pops and…read moreblind boxes. Value was pretty good but depends on what you're looking for. Customer service was good, the guy behind the counter didn't hover while we looked at the toys. Nice spot to visit if you enjoy Comic Cons and collectibles.

I initially wanted to come here and talk about how I got overcharged by $300 at their booth at…read moreBubufest. But then I went down a whole rabbit hole of why you shouldn't do business with these guys. They are very shady business men. The owner, Nelson, is a reseller who uses bots to get items (Pokemon TCG, Pop Mart, etc) and resell for a profit. He opens the boxes and claims all the best value figures and cards, then sells the common ones to unsuspecting shop customers. Then when he has too many common figures and cards, he offloads them in the form of "conventions". It's the best scam: charge people an entrance fee and still overcharge people for common boxes that are worth much less online. This is why his cons are every 3 months. This is the best way to offload common figures while still making money off of ticket sales and up charges. You will not find any secrets or valuable cards at Fugitive Toys. The boxes and packs have all been resealed with the rare stuff already taken. If you want to resell your funkos, they will offer $1 or two, then turn around and resell for 6x the profit. Nelson is notorious for kicking out people from his conventions. Multiple people have come forward with talking about racial profiling and Nelson using poor excuses to kick people out of his conventions. See one story below. People have also complained that vending there is not worth doing there. Sales are slow and the vending prices to secure a spot are $300 to $700. That's a lot higher than more established conventions. Hype Con and Fugitive Toys are both also very disorganized when it comes to their schedule as well. At cons, their doors never open on time. At fugitive toys, they will close on random days without warning or note. Don't support any Hype Con hosted events, and definitely don't do business with Fugitive Toys. They're scam artists, and they need to be investigated.

How the hell do you work at anime store and know nothing about Naruto one of the most basic animes…read moreever I basically came there asking about some Naruto product and I guess I was interrupting a conversation with one of the coworkers two friends by the cash register tried to explain what I was looking for and honestly, I think they were making up excuses just to go back to the conversation

If you like Funko Pops, this is your place…read more Seems to have a lot of stuffed animals, Gunko Pops, and high-end weirder Japanese builds with robots that I've never heard of or weird Anime builds. It's better than having an empty space, but this place is pricey, and there was only one associate when I went. She was at the counter, so don't expect much help here.

the staff is amazing, the collection of paint, minis and books is great. I recommend the store. I…read moreplay D&D with my son and friends and I can get advise and materials no problem. if you are new or advanced you can find a store for you here. Great job !!

I called in to place preorders on a couple of MTG x FF decks on Feb 19th and whoever picked up the…read morecall said they would write down my name and orders for when they set up the pre-order list up. Everything cool, right? Well, it turns out, no. I came in today since I was in the area to double check if I was on the list and was not. They completely forgot to add me in and the list was so long, it was highly unlikely I would get the decks I pre-ordered. They told me it would be best to go to another shop to order and was not at all apologetic about the mishap. In fact, there were no apologies made. I really wanted to support a local card shop but the lack of accountability and the poor customer service makes it very difficult to do so. I won't be back.

I had such a great experience today at Nuts For Candy! Nora & John are always so accommodating and…read morekind, and the store is always filled to the brim with so many incredible toys, candy, and every type of treat /game & goody you could ever imagine! It is such a great part of Broadway and such fun to go to when I have time to visit my favorite street in Burlingame! Thank you for keeping our childhood memories alive while also keeping up with all the hot trends that everyone is loving, J &N! Also, you can follow them on TikTok for Needoh and other toy drop announcements, which really helped me today in getting my two Needoh's for my niece and nephew!! Anyway, just a great little store that is so necessary in this technology driven, high paced world. It's lovely to slow down and enjoy the sweet side of life sometimes.

I really wish I knew about this place sooner. only discovered it with the need craze. but this…read moreplace is truly a hidden gem. the owners are super friendly and they have such a good assortment of toys and candies. on top of that they knew how to manage the crowd during needoh releases and they do not tolerate line cutters.

Friendly service, clean items and beautifully maintained store. I enjoy both shopping and selling…read moreitems here. I've learned to keep checking the schedule to book a selling appointment (if you are interested) as new appointments are released (I've seen weekly). Family owned, values community, children, and family. A fun place to visit and shop! Thank you Bird in the Nest!

love this place. Take the toys and clothing for my little ones there, and get ballerina dress,…read morepajamas, and hair pins in return. They also have a good collection of new things (puzzles, dress up games) if you have credits there so you have more variety to choose from. The people who work there are gold!

Scam warning! Do not buy Needohs or squishies here. I was sold a counterfeit Needoh product at this…read morestore today. The employee said "no refunds" at check out only after I had paid. I get home and open the box, and see that the item I purchased is not as pictured on the box. It isn't even a squishy - it's a hollow piece of rubber and missing the entire back side. There was no signs that it was counterfeit prior to opening the packaging. Complete scam! I paid $12.99 + tax for this item and can't get a refund.

A place where kids flock to buy penny candy should not have a five dollar credit card minimum on…read morepurchases! This is ridiculous!

The owner was so wonderful and incredibly helpful. When we asked her for help on cloth diapers she…read moregave us so much useful information. She was so friendly and let us have time to explore and decide on our own after helping us out. I felt no pressure to buy but so supported in exploring options and learning more about cloth diapering. The store is cute and small and has lots of other cute things too. I recommend stopping by for sure!

My friends and I were celebrating a birthday and decided to sit outside this shop after eating…read moreelsewhere since there were tables. There was a kids table and a dinosaur toy outside of the shop. We had grabbed it for a few minutes and sat in the kids table not thinking anything of it since we would put it back. Then a few moments later while we are trying to enjoy our cake, two women are walking towards us and one lady says to us , "Do you know how stupid y'all look on our cameras?" At first we didn't know if she was talking to us, but as she got closer she repeated that phrasing and accused us of creating a mess. ( a mess we did not make and was already there). We explained calmly that the trash was already there, and suggested she check her cameras, but instead of addressing that, she again said we looked stupid and looked like "fools" and kept on cussing. At this point it was only the girls around this area, once our guy friend heard the altercation they approach us and calmly said to her that we get where she's coming from but she could have approach us more respectfully, she suddenly said she was "just joking" and that we were taking it to serious and she then started to get aggressive getting closer to us. To us, it didn't feel like a joke, it felt disrespectful when a grown lady is talking aggressively to teenagers calling them "stupid". She later said the toy was free to take, which made the situation even more confusing because why start all this when the toy is "free". All this was caught on video btw. Seeing that this is not the first time something like this happens outside the shop is disappointing.