I never wanted to come here, lol, not against it, just I have too many stuffed animals. BUT when they offered the Axolotl, I was like I need it. IT was truly a fun experience, they were super nice & helpful. I didn't get to use the pedal though, they are still taking precaution due to Covid. Anyways it was fun! I highly recommend it now. They were super busy BUT still nice & attentive. I didn't feel rushed at all. Thank YOU. read more

Build-A-Bear Workshop - Toy Stores Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Your employee Nia was so incredibly sweet through the whole experience with my daughter Liyana for her first birthday build-a-bear! Even though it was very busy in the store, Nia didn't rush us at all and let us do a recording of Liyana's laugh! She asked at every step if we were happy with it and made it such a great experience! read more

Had a great experience there with my niece and nephew and my 2 little cousins. The staff were warm and welcoming! The selection to choose from was pretty amazing! There is a great buy one get one 50 off deal happening which is a great value for parents! Don't forget to take your little one there in their birthday month! You only pay how old the child is! read more

The service definitely differs depending on how busy the store is. When we first went it was on a weekday and empty. So the associate was very attentive and even did a fun handshake with my son when he was getting his birthday bear made. The second time we went it was on a Sunday and I felt as though we were rushed. My other son didn't get as much attention. The great thing that I love is when it's your child's birthday you pay their age. Of course it gets a little more expensive with add ons such as clothing or a song added but still cheaper than getting a character bear! Needless to say they both love their bears! read more

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Nice folks. Good selection. Treated myself daughter nice. It was her first birthday and her special needs older brother was allowed to help with his sisters present. Cool experience. read more

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I ordered a build a bear for my moms birthday. Her dad just passed away, and I wanted to put a custom voice message of him in there. Once it arrived, the voice message was not in there. The bear didn't even come in the cute little box home that they have and apparently once I called to get a refund, they told me it's an extra $.95. I didn't know that we had to pay for that I've been going to build a bear for years and I never knew that we had to pay an extra $.95 for a little box. It looked like it had just been like rushed and the stuffing wasn't even filling the animal up all the way and then just thrown in the box, no care at all. I did get a refund, but i payed 50 dollars for that, not including shipping. Very disappointed, will not be ordering online again. read more

This Yelp review is very misleading. The shop is no longer a store but rather a kiosk within the mall. Only redeeming quality was the selection of bears, but otherwise the staff was rude and rushed me and my niece through the whole experience. read more

I was just there & i waiting to get my bear stuffed and a lady with glasses & brown hair let the person behind me go first even though the stuffer told me i was next :/and i was frustrated & upset because i was on my break since i work at the mall & i couldn't get my bear she was just trying to argue with me :/ read more

B-A-B-W I don't know how you keep on doing this to me! Came here to purchase a B.A.B. for my niece a couple days before Christmas (no, we're not 'one of those people') I was just SO against having my niece become addicted to B.A.B.W but look at what I caved in to. Again, B.A.B. you suck my wallet dry and yet I still come back to you. Keep up the good job in making it such an enjoyable place for my daughter and niece. read more

1/2021 My wife and oldest grand daughter (teenager) went here. This was their first Build-A-Bear experience. They certainly enjoyed themselves. The bears were of good quality and large selection. The discounts were good. Still not a cheap outing, but fun for sure. The staff was helpful and friendly. They took them through the process from "birth" to first clothes experiences. All in all they spent about 2 hours. If I know my wife, much of it was "shopping" for the perfect first outfit. But they enjoyed it. So that is what was important. Now they enjoy taking care of their young bears by hiding their eyes in the scary parts of movies, and making sure they are covered when it is cold out. All in all, a good bonding time for them. Nice clean and "healthy" experience for both of them. Good times! read more

nice employees, but both times i went, there was a mess up and its somewhat ruined the experience. first time i went, my birth certificate was given to me wrong and i got one i didn't make for a bear that i didn't buy. second time i went i didn't get to put a heart in it and it was stuffed poorly and is now lopsided. i have barely touched it but one ear has no stuffing and the stitching wasn't done the best. overall both experiences were slightly saddening because although it doesn't cost money to get a birth certificate or a heart, but it just wasn't the experience i enjoyed. read more

We took our 4 year old for her birthday and no big surprise, she was in heaven. I'm just so happy to have been a part of a situation where the employees really help the kids to make this as loving and real as it is to them. No one was pushy about us buying more than what we did and everyone treated our kiddo like she was number 1. Can't wait for a reason to go back! read more

Build-A-Bear Workshop - Helping Michael (who was amazing!) fill the stuffing on her puppy - Toy Stores Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Really friendly staff, made building a bear a fun experience for my niece. Lots of options and neat designs. They even have Pokémon and marvel themed bears. read more

Super-entertaining for kids. As a cute gift, I bought an monkey for an ex-girlfriend (g/f at the time) that was graduating college. I wanted to get the college grad outfit for it and she's freaking crazy about monkeys. Anyways, I got a few good laughs. One of the workers saw me carrying the monkey around and said, "Would you like me to stuff your monkey?" I humorously responded, "Hey man, there are kids around and you're not my type." He said, "Look, you picked out the monkey..." Long story short, I wound up having to kiss the heart that goes inside it, make a wish, and then "wash" and "comb" it with my friend (who looks the gruff-biker type from the Army) before I could buy it. Embarrassing, but worth it. No wonder kids go bananas over it. Great job! read more

Discrimination at its finest! Disgusting! Went here to purchase two gifts and a personal bear for my daughter, my family and I were standing in line when an employee approached us and told us to get behind the pole that tells people where the line starts, we did as told, white employee looked at my family and at our chosen items in our hands (total 3 bears, 3 outfits) and told us the vouchers will not work on these! She assumed because we were Hispanic we were going to use a voucher(which by the way we didn't even know about!), white people in front of us also had bears and stepping outside of the line all she told them was wait in line but never mentioned the vouchers. Typical discrimination! Do not go here unless you want to be judged by your cover! read more

Three kids (4, 3, and almost 1)? Check A first day of preschool under 2/3 of their belts? Check A hefty price tag of $100+ for three bears, three outfits, some accessories, and a happy trio? Check Listen, I love the B-A-B concept. The two older kids joyfully stuffed, kissed hearts, fluffed, and dressed their bears (and helped with the littlest's one as well). The employees were friendly and engaging. The bears themselves were pretty reasonable; I think the most expensive bear was $18, maybe? But the clothing and accessories? Oh, man. Our youngest daughter's bear is sporting some pj's, but the other two? Dressed to the nines. And that, my friends, is where they get you.That's minus one star right there--I mean, the bears' clothes shouldn't rival the cost of, say, mine. But regardless, we'll be back. My older two want full wardrobes for their bears, so I'm certain Santa will make a quick stop or two at B-A-B on their behalf. Overall, I'd recommend it, but make sure you prepare yourself for the inevitable sticker shock. :) read more

Kids actually learn while they play! Build-A-Bear Workshop is a great place to take your kids for a special occasion. It is relatively inexpensive and extremely interactive. What does get expensive is that it becomes habit forming, and once your kid has been there, they want to return and buy accessories. The stuff it yourself animals range in price from $10-$20. You have the option of adding various sounds to your animal from $3-$6. After choosing an animal, you are then led to a stuffing station. You or your child are instructed to step on a foot pedal that fills the animal with stuffing. You then perform the ritual of kissing a red padded heart and place it within the stuffed animal. The Build A Bear staff person then sews/ ties the strings and voila! You have given life to a stuffed animal! They have various stations for your child to visit after their stuffed animal is completed. They feature a faux bathing station and drying station. Kids get to step on a press that blows the excess fluff off. They also have computer stations where kids use their computer skills to create a birth certificate. They also have the option of buying accessories and clothing for their stuffed animal. I'm not sure what it is about this store, but it's been a favorite for my little one since he turned 3. He's not into stuffed animals, just the ones that he creates at Build-a-bear. He was super excited to find a Spiderman costume for his bear. On this particular day, it wasn't about him. He chose to create a dog for his Daddy's birthday. We have 2 dogs, one belongs to me, the other to him. Daddy doesn't have his very own dog. Personally, I think that he just wanted to make another one, and has mastered the art of pulling on my heartstrings while manipulating me at the same time. For Obama fans, they have just released the Portuguese Water Dog! read more

The staff at this location are always SO friendly. I love the little schpeal they do with the kids when they stuff it (make a wish, kiss your heart, rub it on your head, etc). It's pricey ($30 and up if you choose to dress your bear) but the kids have a great time! Wonderful staff and a great concept! read more

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Once again I visited this location and I was pleased with the superior customer service that we were given here. Danielle (Dani) helped us out with our purchase and was nothing but exceptionally nice and actually caring in assisting my 3 year old stuff her bear. I will continue to come back to this location and I hope that the owners/managers give some recognition to their employees! read more

I'm 21 and I love Build-A-Bear. My little sisters insisted that we go to Build-A-Bear, and my inner 10 year old had been insisting, too. We went, and my sisters showed me the ropes. They each made a bear for themselves, and I made one for my boyfriend as an "I'm sorry I started a stupid argument... again" thing. There wasn't a huge selection of animals to stuff like I had been expecting. There were, at my guess, 20 different animals to choose from, mostly bears (duh), and the one I really wanted, a WWF Gray Wolf. Sadly, the wolf was $25 for the animal alone, which I just couldn't do at the time. I settled on one that donated $1 to a children's charity, a bear with a little heart sewn on his chest. He was $16, I think. My sisters each settled on a bear, too, although even they were having a hard time finding one that they really liked. We waited in a not-too-long line to stuff our bears, and along the way, there was a booth with sounds that you can put in your animal. There was the option to record your own sound, which I did. The girl who was stuffing my bear was really sweet, too. You pick out a little heart to stuff in your animal, and she asks the kids to do different things (rub it on your forehead so he's really smart, rub it on your ear so he'll keep your secrets, rub it on your tummy so he doesn't eat all your food) and finally make a wish and give it a kiss before you put it in the animal. Not only did she ask my sisters to do it, but me too, so I didn't have to be the frumpy old adult in the picture. It was a nice touch that was definitely noticed. After stuffing your animal, you can pick out clothes, accessories, and other fun stuff. They had a really cute heart pillow that the animal holds in their paws that reads "I Love You" that fit with my bear perfectly. I also got him a pair of sunglasses so he's not too cutesy. Once you accessorize your animal, they're really very personal. To top it off, you get a little birth certificate for your animal and a sturdy box to carry it home in. All told, we spent around $90, but we had fun doing it. The selection of animals wasn't great, but the accessories (where they make the big bucks) was. It was a fun thing to do with a group, not something you can have fun with alone. Half the fun is giggling with close friends or family while making a bear that you can keep to remember the fun with. I'm sure we'll be back again soon, once our debit cards recover. read more

It's always really exciting to come in here and look at all the fun new friends you can stuff and customize to your own liking, This is the only place I've been to where you can in an sense give an life to and make a new friend with an uniquely customized stuffed bear or animal. I also love to observe the fluff stuffing and there are many wild styles and themes of clothing to chose from, your stuffed bear or animal friend can take on many forms which is super cool! read more

First of all, know that you will most likely spend about 50-75 dollars for one child. It's easy to spend a good amount​ for a decked out stuffed toy. Kids pick an outfit and shoes and an accessory... It just adds up fast. My daughter and I went here with 2 of her friends and it was a blast! The staff are all VERY kind and patient with the kids as they learn how things work and how to follow the steps. The kids pick a stuffed toy. They have everything from simple bears and teddies to Pokemon and my little pony. Then they stuff them. You can add a song from a movie, famous sayings from their fave film, record their own voice or even you can record your own "goodnight I love you" for your child which is so special for grandparents who live far or parents who travel often. Then they do a special heart thing where they bring their toy to life with a heart stuffed inside them. They get all sewn up and move on to outfits. Dresses, costumes, shoes, wands, light sabers, they have a LOT to pick from. Then you pick a name and build your birth certificate for your new friend. After that you can take a photo of them where they have a little wall set up for photos. Then you pay and they give your friend a little card board box home the kids can color when they get home as well as their printed out birth certificate. It's truly adorable and super fun. I think it's clear you are paying for the experience. Letting your child create anything they want any way they want. All the kids had so much fun. There are so many items it makes it hard to chose your favorite things. Lol I recommend it. We will be back. If you know anyone lonely or ill or maybe just want to make some thing special for anyone, regardless of age, you can pop in here and make a get well bear with a cast or make an I love you puppy with a storm trooper outfit.... It's really great. I'd say it's definitely more fun for girls, my son could care less about putting a stuffed animal in clothes, he's age 4... But they have great stuff for boys here too. You can make a Batman cat or a police man dog, so even they boys can enjoy the fun just as much as the girls. And again, this is for any age. Again I know I told the staff while we were there but special thank you to the nice gals working yesterday. They were beyond kind and always smiling. Really the staff is what brings this place to life and fills it with fun and joy! Bravo staff! read more

....unless you're 12 years old and Grandma's paying, this is NOT the place to spend the day. Overpriced and understuffed, it's kitsch to the 9th degree. Good times to watch the children play - as long as someone else is paying . . . . read more

Our first visit to any Build-a-Bear was the Woodfield workshop almost 4 years ago. It was a very special visit for us - coming at a sad time in our family due to loss of a loved (beloved) one. A dear friend provided us with Bear bucks, told us to take the kids and told us to have a good time. It was our 4 year-old niece and 6 year-old nephew along with our 3-month-old son and 2-year old daughter. They all had a great time, and seeing them so excited and happy distracted us all from our heartache. From the moment we walked in, the kids were wide-eyed. It took them some time to decide which animal to build, what clothes to put on, but each minute was enjoyable. Selecting a heart for their animals, giving the hearts 'love' and placing them inside before they were built - it was so much fun for them and the adults. Fast forward 4 years and we're still huge fans of Build-A-Bear Woodfield. My daughter is now 5 and it's become her favorite place in the world. Any time there's a special occasion (bday, holiday, etc.), she asks to come here. And each time, it's like the first time. Figuring out which animal to take home, whether or not to dress them - it's still so much fun for her and the kids. They do it right here at Woodfield, particularly. Staff is wonderful. They are friendly, efficient, and they put in extra effort/show for their customers. We've been here enough that we recognize most of the staff, and each time, they're terrific. Options have changed over the years. Music/sound can be added to the animal, and/or scents. They have special edition animals offered throughout the year too (this month is My Little Pony). After selecting an animal, kids can pick sounds or scent, then are instructed to pick a small stuffed heart to place inside the animal before it's filled with stuffing. The kids are in control of filling their animals by stepping on the stuffing pedal...animals can be soft/squishy, medium, or firm. After the animal is filled, they can be taken to the 'washing/brushing' station, where they are brushed down while applying air (like a hairdryer). Next up can be clothing and accessories (at additional cost) and moving on to the 'dressing room' counters to complete the animal's look. Final step is to name the animal and record a birth certificate at the computer station (5 computers, I think? Enough that you don't have to wait long for one)...certificates are printed and available at the register. And the animal/bear goes home with the kids in a cute ready-to-color cardboard home. Also, I say 'kids' a lot here, but really, we've seen all ages come through from the littlest ones to teenagers to adults, boys and girls...it seems everyone enjoys it here. Build-a-Bear can get pricey but not hideously expensive. The animals themselves range from $15 to $25 dollars, then additional charges for sound/scent/clothes/accessories...but worth it for a good time and particularly a special occasion. My daughter always wants to stop in whenever we're at Woodfield to buy more accessories. They make furniture too. BaB offers a Rewards program for free...you earn a certain dollar amount back, along with special giveaways, for each dollar you spend. We've certainly seen a return from our visits already. It can also get extremely busy here. Saturdays and Sundays in particular, depending on whether there's a bday party going on that day, you can be waiting anywhere from 30-60 minutes just to stuff the animal. We tend to go during the week so that our kids can take their time and get the most out of the visit. Our last visit was this past Saturday (to spend Bear bucks from our Rewards program), and we waited 35 minutes in line to stuff the bear, then another 30 or so minutes on the rest. There was a big bday party going on at the time, so the store was crowded and hectic. Again, huge props to staff because they had registers full, each filling station attended, and others walking around to help. Our first time here was special and fun, and each time has continued to be. read more

If you are thinking of giving someone a gift card here please don't. Unless of course you hate them. This is a modern day version of a white elephant. Giving someone a $25 gift card for Build-a-bear is like giving someone a $1000 gift card to a Mercedes dealership. Sure it's a nice thought, but in the end it will cost them way more. I'm giving 3 stars because the people were friendly and the service was good but in the end no stuffed animal is worth $75 unless it's stuffed with gold. read more

This place is great fun. I helped my son make a bear here and he just loved the place. To be honest, I think it overwhelmed him a bit as he kept going all over the place and picking things up. The staff were really quite helpful. Overall it's good fun. read more

I came to this specific Build-A-Bear every year for my birthday as a child; I love it! Walking past it in the mall brings a nostalgic smile to my face and makes me want to indulge into my childhood to make a bear. However, with their new store design, it's not the same! It looks like they took away half of the fun! I wish it was the same as it was before, like it always had been. read more

Debbie is awesome!!! She stuffed my Snorlax to perfection! ............................

WHYYYYY do I love coming here?!?!?! It"s fun even for adults!

Customer service here is awful. Don't waste your time or money here. Staff isn't helpful and the manger will argue with you.

I have been t this place more times than I can count. I love it and my children do as well. This place can get pricey quickly but I love seeing the job in my children's eyes as they stuff, name,and dress their bears. The staff is always very nice and helpful. They really enjoy little kids and genuinely enjoy what they are doing. On the weekends this place is a mad house but with a little patience you will survive. read more

This is a fun store. You get to see the stuffed animal of your choice built right in front of you. How I regret the time they had Cookie Monster I did not get one. The only thing I don't like is the clothes look more and more cheaply made over the years. read more

Very disappointed . My son and I went yesterday in the afternoon for their heavily advertised bears $5. It took us 45 minutes to drive and he was all excited. When we got to the store we were told they did not have them and to buy at a regular price. As I looked at their prices everything was very expensive and not everyone can afford these prices for teddy bears. I think if you advertise $5 especially for toys you should honor with a raincheck for those bears or carry a great supply for all children. My son was greatly disappointed. In this economy every penny counts for food so when there is a great offer to buy child a toy for a good price I expect it at that price not have them pull bait and switch tactic on the price. Good one. We dont have the $5 ones but for $50 you can buy a bear with clothes. $50 is groceries for some people. Very sad experience. read more

unfortunately, being years since I've made a bear, I didn't know the process of making one again. I wasn't offered to put a little stuffed heart in two out of the three bears I purchased yesterday .. I wish I would've known, it would've made my visit a bit more special considering the bears were gifts to someone else .... read more

Build -a Bear never disappoints! My child was welcomed by a warm and friendly staff who were able to help pick out the right stuffed toy. They interacted with my child and were so helpful!! we have been to this location many times and will return again. read more

my lil niece made an elsa or anna bear this weekend with all types of clothes & accessories so even though it started off at $25 it ended up bein $80! the hell!!?!?!? whoever came up with this idea is a smart mother flower cuz parents are spendin their money on these raggedy kids for these stuffed animals! lol read more

Who says Build-A-Bear is only for kids? My boyfriend got me a gift card so I could go and make my own, which is so much more fun than having one given to you. (FYI, I'm 23) I picked out a dog with floppy ears for $18. Then you stand in line and wait for it to be stuffed. You also get to put a plastic heart in there. I felt a little silly kissing the heart, as instructed, but I guess that's what you get for being older and coming here. Once he was stuffed and stitched, I got to pick out his clothes! After trying some different outfits on, I settled on a wizard robe that came with a wand. Being a Harry Potter nerd, I named him Sirius. I typed his name on the computer and when we paid, I got his birth certificate and he came home with me in a cute carrier shaped like a house. He's so cute and awesome to cuddle. I love my Build-a-Bear! It can get a little pricey, especially if you want a bunch of accessories, but I think it's a lot of fun for kids of all ages to make and bring home a new friend! read more

Expensive, but the store is clean and it's a fun place for kids. The customer service was outstanding. The staff made our family and most importantly my child feel very special. He had so much fun picking out his stuffed animals. read more

Cool place to go to get a gift for a friend or even yourself. Over here you can build you own bear! You choose the clothes, accessories, color, and much more to build the perfect bear! All the bears are put in this really nice basket once they are made. Great place! read more

The staff was so rude and aggressive. They made my child cry! Very poor customer service..