Best Local Toy Stores for Gifts

Treehouse Kid and Craft

Busy parents often turn to the internet or big box stores to shop for gifts. Sure, Amazon makes it easy; Target has a pretty good selection and Walmart’s prices are hard to beat. But if you’re looking for unique, specialty or just super cool gifts, try one of Atlanta’s mom and pop shops. They offer a customer service experience you can’t get at a chain store or online. Tell them the age of the child and these toy shop owners can help locate the perfect gift. Kids enjoy going to the stores too, because they get to do something they can’t do at the other places—actually play. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Kazoo Toys

Kids and parents alike go coo coo for Kazoo Toys, a truly full-service toy store in Buckhead. Owners Joe and Whitney Novak focus on a “trio of children’s fun: imagination, education and activity.” Parents can peruse their website before visiting the store to shop toy recommendations by age. They also offer call-ahead ordering and complimentary gift wrap.

Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop

Families shop for everything from unusual games to fidgets at the Ponce City Market location. Kids have the run of the store too, and can get hands on by trying out the toys. Their mission is to bring back family game night, so their selection of games is especially impressive.

Treehouse Kid and Craft

Located in Decatur and Athens, browse Treehouse Kid and Craft’s carefully curated collection of toys, art and craft supplies, clothing and books. Kids will enjoy the play areas to try out the toys. The store also has art classes at their Athens location and themed art camps.

Richard’s Variety Store

Prepare to find things you didn’t know you needed at Richard’s Variety Store in Buckhead and Midtown. After looking past the gag gifts and knick-knacks, customers will also find tons of toys for kids: puzzles galore, retro toys, costumes and even funky puppets.