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    Build-A-Bear Workshop

    3.6 (57 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Mike P.

    I took my daughter here to get her first build-a-bear. It's located on the 2nd floor, the right side of Forever 21. It took a while for someone to help us because the build-a-bear lady was assisting another party. So, my daughter and I decided to look on our own. Ten minutes later, another sales lady came out and helped us. My daughter was so happy during the build-a-bear creation, and as a father, I always hope for my daughter to be happy. When my youngest is old enough, I will also take her to build a bear.

    So excited!
    Kevin W.

    Pay Your Age!!! Came here for the new promo for children 14 and under, they can pay their age for the Birthday Bear! Started July so my twinsies got to be the first kiddos to get it! All the staff were really friendly and helpful. Small store location. They have a good selection of bears to pick from. Only 2 stuffer stations. If it is crazy busy, the wait will be super long and slow. Good amount of clothing and sports stuff. Do not forget to get your birth certificate! I did not like how they try to pressure you into buying sounds and smells for the bear. One NO should be enough for them to stop trying to sell them. Birthday Bear - $15, pay your age $1! I wonder if you were just born, would it be free?!?! Pink Cuddles - $16.50 Happy Hugs - $16.50 Always fun seeing a bear come to life. The heart song and dance is fun no matter how old you are!

    This is the substitute bear. It doesn't say happy birthday on the foot like the other one.
    Emily A.

    So updating this. Still giving it four stars because they didn't have the birthday bear . I did decide to take the substitute bear instead since I didn't have time to come back next week. My son is turning 1 so the bear came out to only 1$ which I love the whole pay your age deal if your under 13 it is definitely worth it. They did their whole bear ritual with the stuffing and the heart but since my son was a little shy I had to do it for him. Either way he loved since he kept laughing. I bought an outfit on sale for 9$ as well so it was a good purchase for 10$. Ps. They have a rewards account so if you're not signed up you should sign up before you go.

    Cute little conversation while stuffing her pony
    Tammy H.

    I wouldn't normally shop here but I had a gift card ($50 didn't quite cover today's purchase) My daughter was very excited to build her own My Little Pony Twilight Sparkle. The girls at the store were so sweet, kind and patient. There were so many animals to choose from. I was so glad my kid knew exactly what she wanted. We looked online before going to the store. We still ended up spending an hour in the store. There were so many outfits to choose from. We left with a pony, 2 pairs of shoes and a cape & crown outfit. If my daughter decides to go back. I'll be sure to let her look online ahead of time again.

    Yare with her favorite Frozen outfits
    Izzy G.

    I just went in yesterday for my goddaughter's 5th birthday and had the best experience thanks to Refugio! My sisters and I never had a Build-a-Bear stuffed animal, but we wanted my goddaughter to have one as a gift for her birthday and we let her go all out because we all believe she deserved it! She's very timid and Refugio made her feel comfortable and laugh as she stuffed her Elza (yes she decided she didn't want regular spelling) and made a wish. Refugio was amiable and really made us all feel welcomed, we were probably there for more than an hour. Yaretzi will never forget this experience and ringing the bell! Thank you Refugio, definitely manager material! Can't wait to go back, we all know she still wants the boutique and more clothes lol

    krystal d.

    I am giving this place 5 stars because of Refugio. Thank you for making my daughter's first experience at Build-a-Bear truly magical. He was really encouraging and sweet through the whole process. He was genuine, and should be employee of the decade!!! My daughter loves the Kitten Mary. I wish there were more people like Refugio out there. He really made this experience so pleasant.

    Myke M.

    Staff only allowed 7 people in. Lady was at register for 26 mins. Ridiculous. Other staff just stood around. Did not try and do a solution. Line to get in was decently long. They were slow and took their time. Other customers complained nothing was still not done.

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    Love this store! Staff is super nice and I get to create my own personalized bear!

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    Employees are no help at all. Was here today Saturday and was in line but they took another customer before us. Maybe a race thing.

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    Very cool & fun place for kids. My daughter loves it. I think it caters more to girls even though there is plenty of stuff for small boys.

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