I loved this toy store! Unlike many toy stores I've been to this one had a nice selection of toys for babies under 18 months. They also had habas brand and manhattan toy co which are usually made in USA or Germany. God my son a Brunder Brand UPS truck- this brand is pricy but it's a high quality toy I love that the pieces can come apart and go back together. Lots of high quality plush animals as well, got my daughter a plush puppet cow- and a baby rattle/teething toy as well as a fisher price toy radio. Great deflection of puzzles as well. There was magnetic geographical puzzles which I never saw anywhere else also tons of 500 and 1000 piece puzzles to pick from. Extremely nice people working here too! read more

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I've been shopping at the Tutoring Toy for many years. The staff is always helpful and low pressure. If you are looking for a particular age child they will help you find the best gift in minutes. They are well stocked and they gift wrap! read more

I am a nanny, so I like to take the kids here to pick a "treat" (that isn't sugar or junk food!). The owners are soooo friendly, welcoming and no-pressure people. What really impressed me was the alphabet blocks in Arabic, Hindu and French! When I complimented the owner on carrying these items, he replied that he valued inclusion, and that is so commendable! We always find something that gets the kids excited for a reasonable budget. Also, we have a "no guns" rule in the house and there isn't a single item in the store that could be perceived as a gun (poppers, launchers, etc instead of "gun"). So impressed! Hope they continue many more years of business so we can continue supporting them. read more

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Fantastic Lego selection and great customer service. They really know the Lego and they carry a lot of gems. Highly recommend if you're an AFOL read more

Terrific shop! Found exactly what we hoped for for our Dino crazy son. Great selection and quality of items.

Wow, just wow We were just passing by on our long road trip and we're very surprised by the variety and quality of the products The service was great and not too pushy If you look for presents for your kids then this is the place!!! read more

Great selection and the kindest employees/owners every time you come in. I had a lot of questions about the different train sets and they helped me pick the right set. Best toy store in slc hands down. read more

Hands down, this is the best toy store in Utah. We make the hour drive to visit the Tutoring Toy any time we need to buy toys and gifts for our nieces or nephews (and, let's face it, for us too...they have a great lego and tabletop game selection). Their inventory is carefully chosen to be enriching on all fronts. You can tell that there is a great deal of love and thought put in to this store. The owners are often there - they're brilliant, interesting, and kind, and always great for a suggestion. These guys are kitting out the playrooms of the kids who are going to usher us into the future. This is a small business I will go the extra mile to support, and hopefully you'll do the same! read more

If I could give hem 1000 stars I would! Casey and the rest of the team are so kind, thoughtful and helpful! Each time I am there I walk away feeling so happy! My kids love coming here - excellent selection of open play toys! They make me want to open a toy store just to be like them! Thank you for being so awesome! read more

Best toy store on the planet! We left my daughter's stuffed animal a duck there one day on accident. When we returned to see if they still had it a few hours later they not only had her duck they had fixed his eye and foot!!! My daughter (now nearly 5) has had that duck since she was born... I was nearly in tears over their beautiful jester! We have made it our goal to buy all our toys from their shop ever since! It's people who care this much that can and will keep the economy in the United States alive! Thank you for being wonderful! Friendly loving staff, great selection and we always try to support local business! read more

I love the Tutoring Toy!!! The owners of this amazing local store are super friendly and will go out of their way to help you find that special something. The gift wrapping is always free and is very appreciated by lazy people like me! ;) They have a unique selection of toys that you can't find at the Big Box retailers. The toys are conveniently sectioned into age appropriate toys. It makes last minute birthday gifts a snap! I love that most of the toys do not require batteries. Just good old kid power and some imagination. Trust a mother of 3, this is the place to be! (stop rhyming I mean it! anybody want a peanut?) ;) read more

This is my go to toy store for kids' birthday parties, my own kids' birthdays, Christmas and small items to keep a trip sane with children. The owners are always present and very kind and helpful. The store is small but packed with all sorts of toys. As others have said, they are light on all the plastic toys instead stocking the store with toys that expand imagination and brain function. The line can be long, this is because the owners answer all questions and wrap everything beautifully free of charge, so allow time to shop. read more

I've had terrible luck with toy stores in SLC as they tend to stock nothing but overpriced plastic for boys and pink nonsense for girls, but Tutoring Toy has solved my problem. I was seriously impressed by the great robotics toys and science kits. When my nieces/nephews are a bit older, I'll be stocking up! Until then, I'm sticking with the old-fashioned building blocks, awesome games and everything Duplo/Lego. If you want to get the kids in your life a good toy that will last forever and encourage them to think, build and learn instead of consume fad toys and watch TV, go to Tutoring Toy. read more

I stopped in the Saturday before Easter in a panic! Our three kiddos asked for Kendamas , after googling what the heck they were I decided to stop here first. And I'm so glad I did. They not only had Kendamas but many styles. The owner also informed me all about them . This is such a great little store . read more

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My husband & I stopped by Tutoring Toy for the first time tonight in search of a birthday gift for our young niece. I'm so glad we decided to check this place out. The staff here are all so wonderful. A kind gentleman pointed out a few popular items & then left us to browse the store, which is loaded with tons of unique toys & crafts for kids. When we approached the check-out counter, he & another female employee complimented our selection and offered to wrap it free of charge! (& it looked great when she was finished!) Great service, great selection & reasonable prices! What more can you ask for? read more

Very cool little toy spot tucked away in the Foothill Village. Like Red Balloon, they're light on all the mass-produced junk clogging the aisles of Wal-Mart and Toys R Us and instead have a collection of unique toys, several of which appear to originate in Europe. I'm all for this "making the world smaller" business, without compromising the spirit, integrity, flavor and authenticity of the things (including some of those old and well-worn traditions) that make us different and if they elect to do it through toys, more to the good. There are gobs and gobs of neat things here, so much so that trying to take it all in, given how crammed to the nook this place is, would take some major doing. I personally give a slight nod to Red Balloon (mostly due to location and layout), but the staff at both places are caring and wonderful and either/both fantastic local places deserve your (and my) business. This is one of those business that, when you come across it, you're glad there's a place like this around. read more

The BEST toy store ever. The owner is incredible and was quick to help me pick out a toy for my 6 month old that was not only cute but perfect to encourage her development. They also have all of the quality European brands that I love and will last forever. read more

I love this store. I haven't been in it in years but stopped by because i wanted to find something different than what one could pick up at wal mart or target. The staff was friendly and not overly attentive which can really annoy me about some smaller independent shops, when they stand right behind you the entire time hanging over your shoulder. Anyways, i found that they had a lot of really fun and unique toys. Some things were pricey but in my opinion thats to be expected however there are lots of items in various price ranges. I even saw things that were around when i was kid and im in my 30's now. They have a large selection of playmobile toys which brought back some memories as well as lots of fun experimentational things that i would have loved growing up. I will definitely be back. read more

This is the coolest toy store out there. The staff is very kind and helpful, and they have so many fun and interesting toys. They have done the work to figure out which toys are the best and popular with kids/teens, and they do a great job keeping those things in stock when other shops seem to run out. read more

Slip back in time and enjoy all the toys and small creatures about. The kind care takers will help you find the perfect gift or puzzle to help you set off on your own adventure where your mind will set the stage and your desire will lead the way. When you've reached that special place, share it with a new friend you were to meet along the journey of life. Support that child in you whom takes every step a new and breaths another breathe of fresh cool mountain air. read more

This was a nice little toy store that has lots of educational toys. My wife is a teacher as is always looking for new things for her classroom. They also have knowledgeable staff that are ready to answer your questions or point you in the right direction that you cant seem to find on your own. i thought the prices were competitive to what you would find in a mall. read more

Santa stop here :) Great staff, great selection of quality toys! A must shop each time we visit the area.

I've created a monster. A few monsters! I've been shopping here with the guidance of Casey, Diane and Bill for so many decades, that when I moved to SoCal, I realized I don't know how to shop for toys myself. I truly believe the experience of shopping here and the knowledge that I'm giving an educational gift is priceless. I still come here whenever I am visiting home without fail. There's nothing quite like the Utah Culture of Small Businesses. Seriously, nothing like it. Cheers to this kind and frankly hilarious family who have maintained such a strong following for so many decades. I consider them my friends. I mean they make me look good! I've been in the kids toy game for 22 years. They remember what my eldest, my family members and my young one's favorite colors are. I mean... Mom/Auntie Lieu gives the BEST gifts. And they're good for you. read more

I can't say enough about the Tutoring Toy and the staff who are extremely helpful at guiding me in finding the perfect gifts for my grandchildren. We visit Salt Lake City often, and a trip to the Tutoring Toy is always the top tourist attraction for everybody in our family. I try to shop there for birthdays, Christmas, and other occasions, so it is very impressive that I can always find new, exciting, age appropriate toys each time I shop. I love this place and the people who work there! read more

Why go to a 'big box' store when you could buy AMAZING toys here!? Support the local economy and check this place out! Great toys for babies to 'tweens, and the quirky 'older' kid. read more

Great store with lots of fun toys. Staff is very nice, welcoming, and helpful.

This is a fabulous locally owned toy store. Just like I remember when I was a kid. They help you find an age appropriate toy and even wrap the gifts for you. Perfect for the procrastinator. Why would you go to the big box store when you have a community store like this? read more

Stopped in to visit my fabulous nephew, Dexter who is a salesman here. We were BLOWN AWAY with how AMAZING this toy store is!!! Kid-friendly, organized, well-maintained, with a wide variety of high-quality toys & games available for all ages. Hands down the classiest toy shop we've ever been into! My teenage son said his experience here was one of his favorite memories of our entire 3 week vacation from Phoenix. Can't say enough good about the owners & staff, all are wonderful people. The place is magical & second to none!!! 5-star rating doesn't do it justice...we'd give it a 10 if we could! read more

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I'm convinced this is the BEST toy store! The selection is great, and the staff is AMAZING! You can tell they truly love children and the products they provide their customers! Now onto the staff, they are warm, knowledgeable and very helpful but give you your space if you don't need their help! Will find any excuse to go back! read more

Family owned and run, this is a magical, happy place. Best selection, best service and always a joy. This is the type of local shop you hope will be around forever. read more

Great very little toy store in ritzi Foothill. Great staff.; They are owners actually present. no discounts, co coupons or rewards later. I do shop around a lot and can usually find a toy that 'works" for my 3 y.o. boy. Most of my toy dollars would go much farther by shopping around however... i would call a 4 star, but the seriously limited, pricy selection doesn't entice me to leave with more than one toy at a time... i would deem a worthy effort but to be honest the selection is kind of traditional and unintriiguing. Each customer seems to be allowed to "open up and talk" at the register to one of the owners so a short line can last an agonizing long time if you are in a hurry, don't be... read more

This place is the BEST for finding unique and special toys from all around the world. They carry brands such as Bruder, Janod, Haba, and many more, all of extremely high quality. Prices are also very reasonable, generally on par with or less than Amazon. Plus, you're supporting a lovely local business! read more

Today was the second time I've shopped at Tutoring Toy. The staff is so incredibly helpful. I asked for a specific toy recommendation for a 2-year old boy related to airplanes. I was shown several fantastic options. They even gift-wrapped the items with their complimentary service. I will definitely go back and would highly recommend. read more

Tutoring Toy is the best toy store in the USA. It is an educational resource for children of all ages. I like to get their suggestions before I buy anything for grandchildren. The kids love their gifts from this toy store. read more

I love this store. They are super friendly. I needed 16 manatees and an extra part for a toy- they were so helpful! It's also a great place to drop in, gte a present wrapped and head to a party! read more

The best toy store in Salt Lake. The people who work there know everything and recommend the BEST toys for all the kids on my list. Went there today looking for games to play with my grandson, bought a few they recommended and all were stellar. Not sure who had more fun, me or Max. Thanks again! read more

As a clueless aunt about age appropriate toys for niece and nephews, the staff at the Tutoring Toy has been outstanding over the years in helping me select gifts for birthdays and Christmas that were a big hit....and actually educational. What a concept. Definitely my "go to" toy store when I have little people to shop for. read more

I have never written a yelp review but I had such excellent customer service today from Bill I just had to! I wandered in the store today to find something to entertain my one-year-old son on a long car ride and Bill helped me pick out the perfect toy and gave me some great information about toys for my son without being pushy. I was so impressed with his selection of toys for specific developmental levels. The store is well curated and had so many unique and beautiful toys in a wide price range. I was so so impressed! I will definitely be coming back for all my future toy shopping! Thanks Bill! :) read more