UPDATE: Weeeell I see what everyone was talking about now with the employees and customer service…read moreas I was just in the store as an employee loudly proclaimed, "Dude, that's so r*****ed!" Yikes. At least another employee responded saying, "omg stop saying that at work!" (Which like, don't say that at all?? In the year 2026?? We know better, c'mon. I'm glad it didn't go completely unchallenged though.) They also were continuing loud conversations throughout my visit which doesn't bother me but also, seems they get a bit toooo comfortable sometimes. I implore the employees to please be mindful of time and place. ORIGINAL REVIEW (4 stars): I really really like this store and I frequently come just to browse. I think I can say I got the most value when my baby was a bit younger, like when I was pregnant and from newborn to, say, 6 months or so? Now that my baby is older, around 12 months, I don't find nearly as many things it seems. Or maybe I just don't need as much anymore. I find the service pretty friendly and responsive. They usually ask if I'm ready before I am (not in a bad way), and when I am ready, I never have to wait long for someone to check me out. I'm somewhat surprised that some say that employees are unfriendly. Idk if they're overtly "sunny" personalities, but they never give me problems or leave me in a bad mood either. But maybe that was a previous group of employees who have cycled through. I find their pricing hit or miss. You can't just trust it to be a good deal in my opinion. You *can* get a great deal, and they have special clearances that you can really get some good finds, but look it up. Don't just trust that it's a good deal automatically. For example, looking for pair of shoes for my baby, I was looking for some Stride Rites. On Amazon, they're like $40-60. I figured this was a great thing to look for at OUAC... I found a pair for $9. Well, upon closer examination, these were Munchkin by Stride Rite... Walmart. Looked it up, they were $12 brand new. I also am a bit disappointed in the condition/cleanliness of items like the strollers and high chairs. They just seem rooough to me for the prices they are charging. They also have to display the strollers outside which increases the dirtiness and they get pretty noticeably sun faded. This also is one of the stores where you can't *not* be in the way. I actually prefer the Redding store over the Chico one because of how much space there is and the layout. But they do use the space they have well; they just have much less of it (as I mentioned, they have to display the strollers outside because there is physically not enough room inside the store).

This store is ok. I've been to two other OUAC, one in Roseville (my favorite), and one in…read moreWashington. This store I feel like has changed their clothes so much. All they have is plain and ugly stuff. They don't buy anything cute. No clearance section. The shoes they have are always thrashed. I bought a pair of vans, my kid never wore them, I cleaned them and tried to sell back, and they didn't take them I should have just left them dirty, and maybe they would have taken them. The toy area is a mess, I don't even bother looking over there anymore. The best thing they have is baby clothes

I love this place! The rooms are chock full of such a variety of offerings, that any thrifter will…read morefind something to delight their fancy. I look forward to visiting monthly. Give yourself time to peruse--there's a lot!

What a hidden gem! This store has so many amazing items! I love the set up and always find such…read morecute things to buy for my home and friend's ! Love this store !!

Such a fun store to be in with a cute collection of decor and gifts. There's practically something…read morefor everyone, with vintage and vintage-inspired gifts of all kinds - ornaments, magnets, decorate plates, cups, and saucers, classic toys, makeup bags, and much more!

This place is like walking into a store from the coolest garage sale ever. You'll find cute and…read morekitschy things that you never even knew existed. They have everything from Star Wars stacking russian dolls to vintage pub glasses, to the same old school dishes that I'm pretty my grandma had as a kid. If you happen to be looking for something specific, instead of the random kind of shopping that I do, talk to Poppy, she is awesome and seems to know what she's talking about, even if I didn't exactly. They also have these cool display tables that have similar products grouped together. The "robot table" is a delight. Vintage Hen is also part of Little Red Hen, which I'm sure some of you have seen around town, so it's for a good cause. They also sell their stuff online through an Etsy store. This place has become one of my favorite downtown spots.

I had posted a review yesterday I presume was too critical...I was appalled when I read $105 on my…read morecredit card..I said about $60 with that I would say 5 -2inch succulents 3 mini ceramic animals $30 planted in pot approximately 5or 6 inch ceramic pot. It was delivered to me . Like I had said in previous post I have been a florist since the 80's. But I have been active in all floral activities since. My latest trend was growing and doing designer succulents design the kind of trending thing now. I was tired of fresh flowers I have been in hospital since October 14th. My design days are a ways off until I can get back to my garden. That is why I ordered this to cheer me up. The people I ordered it from were friendly until I called to complain I was told things were going up in price. When people in hospital saw it they thought cute until I told them $105 all said not more than $50 it looked they were amazed al price. As I had said before I am not a Karen complainer but easy to get along with. I was just sorry it was like this.

I am over the moon with delight for this magical business! Lovely flowers, many gift choices,…read moreperfect delivery, and, support for the community, I cannot imagine how it could be any better. Do not hesitate to order from Little Red Hen, as you will send beauty to your giftee and support not only a small business, but the community as well. A customer for life

Prices are kinda high. If you want to sell I'd recommend bricks and minfigures as they offer 50- 60…read morepercent brinklink prices. Bryan tried to offer me 20 percent on Ewok village. Wild when he sells his sets for full price. I'd say it was just a bad day but his employee even confirmed this is business as normal.

The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. We love coming here and they always have patient…read moreanswers to my kid's questions.

The owners are extremely helpful. They are knowledgeable about books and authors. I highly…read morerecommend ABC Books to everyone who reads a lot. Their prices are very reasonable.

Love this bookstore. Wonderful selection and great prices. Knowledgeable staff…read more And I love the way they promote local craftspeople and authors.

This store has knit and crochet classes! It is very affordable. This is an excellent high quality…read moreyarn supply shop. I have bought a lot of beautiful yarns and accessories. In particular Donna has been a wonderful resource for helping me with projects and teaching me how to make a knit sweater and Docker Beanie. Joanne is very kind and has made me feel so welcomed to the Chico fiber arts community! Thank you so much Heartstrings!! I cannot take your shop and valued teachers for granted. I am so grateful!!!!!! I no longer have to figure everything out alone with YouTube videos. I can receive help and learning from real beautiful expert people!!!!!

Always very helpful, n have lovely yarns to pick from ... very fun shop!…read more tks Joann. just another knitter Caroline

The shop itself is cramped, and the singles inventory is disorganized enough that it's difficult to…read moreknow what is or isn't actually in stock. My biggest issue was the atmosphere. I experienced what felt like gatekeeping toward experienced players and well-built Commander decks. The environment seemed geared toward keeping games at lower power levels rather than accommodating a variety of playstyles. The store also keeps very limited hours, being open only for a few hours on weekends, which makes it difficult to shop or attend events regularly. The hygiene policy also struck me as unusually strict. While I understand wanting to maintain a clean and comfortable environment, some aspects of the policy seem unnecessarily rigid and could unfairly affect people with legitimate medical or glandular conditions. Overall, I found the community to be geared primarily toward newer players and mostly unmodified Bracket 1-2 preconstructed Commander decks. If that's what you're looking for, it may be a good fit. However, players with larger collections, more optimized decks, or more experience may find the environment restrictive and less welcoming. There are other game stores in the area, like Hero's Corner, that, in my experience, offer a broader range of playstyles, more flexible communities, less gatekeeping, and a more enjoyable overall experience. I've been to a lot of different LGS's over the years and I can't say I'd recommend this one.

Visited recently from my college days after the previous owner sold to the new owners (didn't know…read moreabout that). Was greeted with a sign outside that said wear deodorant..... okay understanable but thats really brazen for an owner to do that. The young women behind the counter was insanely helpful and kind though! I expressed my previous ventures here about the old owner and we talked, lovely discussion and the only reason thisnplaces gets a two and not a 1. The owner was apparently on the bottom floor playing / organizing cards. Me and my friend started to look through the bulk area of cards and started to ask about pricing of certain cards and packs. That's when the owner chimed in with the absolute worst attitude, a complete night and day compared to the person running the ont desk. In his bulk section we made a point that these 10 cards totaled less then what he wanted for the cards in that price section and we were willing to round up but just not over pay by about $6. The sneer this person had was horrid. Idk how people like that ever are blessed with the ability to own and operate a buisness but it is really sad. This place as amazing during college for me, but the new owner has completly built an extremely toxic atmosphere.