Magic Castle is a small shop located inside the Burlington H Mart at 3 Old Concord Road, highly…read moresuggest that you put that in your GPS if it's your first time heading there. Parking's also tight because of H Mart but we didn't wait long to get an open spot. The shop's about 150 square feet & full of the cutest items - my kids & I wanted Gudetama & found plushies, pencils, pencil cases + Rilakkuma, Pusheen & other kawaii characters' products & K-Pop swag. It's a small shop but divided up into sections - one section's got stationery/school supplies, & another has character slippers, toothbrush holders, & makeup supplies, for example. Cute novelty items like self-watering plants, too. It was worth the drive - the items are genuine, lots of variety & it's impossible to walk out without buying something. (photos taken 2/2022)

All the low rating reviews about this place are right. The girl in the counter is rude,…read moreunprofessional, and always has a sour look on her face when you ask her anything.

Lilah Rose is a wonderful children's shop and community spot in Melrose. There's a wide selection…read moreof high quality children's clothes, books, and toys. I have gotten some good deals on items here - same or better than Amazon on things I've bought for my kiddoes like iplay brand hats and swim diapers, all manner of Melissa & Doug toys, Skip Hop utensils, and wooden building blocks. Alex, the owner, is active in the local community and often hosts crafts and sing along events in the store during the week for children. The store gets new items in all the time, too, so every time we stop by there's something new. Definitely a great spot for kids in Melrose!

This is such a cute shop that has a really fun selection of different items but the service is…read moreatrocious. Every time I visit the girls "working" there are doing everything but working. Some favorites are gossiping with each other loudly, staring at their phones, whispering and staring at you as you walk around or just flat out ignoring you. I'm a teacher and my students love a lot of what they carry but I genuinely don't think I can go in here anymore due to the treatment. The unprofessionalism is not worth it nor is the aggravation of spending my hard earned money at a place that clearly does not value its customers. I usually leave feeling embarrassed and judged. Would not recommend.

This a nice store and the owner moved from Chinatown boston to Arlington. They moved from 44…read moreKneeland St Boston about two years ago. I can find all kinds of things here, including hand crafted jade, stress relief toys and table games. The owner is very friendly and very knowledgeable about the jade. He also showed me a lot of his own collection, which are very rare and hard to find nowadays. Plenty of free street parking for 2hrs on weekdays. And bus stop is also in the front of the store.

Had an amazing burger here. Got it with a side of one of their homemade medium hot sauces and…read morecovered the burger in that and it was tops. Solid fries and I loved the handcrafted maine root beer.

Dude this place is so nice I'd move to Lexington if I could to be closer if I wasn't a dirty poor…read more Regardless, what I really appreciate is the place is very spacious for games, selection is wide enough, prices are pretty fair, and I like what they do for folks in the community. The bistro is shockingly good like idk what's going on back there. If prizing could be a little better for events that'd be great but for 99% of the population that doesn't matter :)

Loved everything about this store!! My kind of place and sad I haven't know about it sooner! First…read morethoughts I had was everyone should be shopping here when buying gifts, especially for kids! Endless amount of comics, old & new. I found an issue of a comic I've been collecting for many years so was very excited to add it! Plus the re-release of it! So excited to read. If I had kids this is where I would be choosing for them to get their books. Plenty of CD's, DVDs and Rock and Roll vinyls I purchased upstairs, the guy behind the counter was so nice and talking to other locals with kids digging through the 10/$1 pokemon card bins. Was so friendly with me and informative. Was happy with what I paid. Went downstairs and browsed through the toys, I wasn't to afford a toy I wanted this time around but hoping when I come back I can! I also had a feeling I would find this figurine I missed out many years ago and beat myself up for constantly. Didn't find it this time around but when I go back if it's not so busy I will ask if they've seen. Downside is I had to drive around looking for some street parking since they don't have a lot. It was a busy Saturday, but finally found one. Also the aisles are a little tight, there were some times I felt trapped or couldn't get by people. But they're doing the best they can with the layout!

This store is such a hidden gem. We spent over 2 hrs here looking at everything. There are 2…read morefloors. The upstairs has the comics and the basement has the toys. Everything is so well organized so it was very easy to browse and focus on what we really wanted. The staff were really nice and personable. Prices are also very decent. Def will be back!

Best hobby stores I've been in by a country mile. Excellent selection, of a variety product, with…read moredepth. Best painting supplies I've seen outside of a high end art supply store. Comprehendible layout, easy to navigate. The store is clean (slightly crowded) , doesn't smell and has a good amount of natural light. Game playing area is in a separate area, that is similar quality. I wouldn't be afraid to bring my kiddo here. Staff is alert, knowledgeable, and friendly (though sometimes a bit odd). Staff actually is doing their jobs, not playing games during hours.

Very pleased with the transactions. Excellent product and overall service. Would give my highest…read morerecommendation.

Beanstalk Toy Shop is everything you want in a local business…read more They don't sell cheap, typical imported plastic toys here. This also isn't one of those boring educational toy stores that sells things kids don't want to play with. This place is something special. You can tell that everything here is lovingly hand selected- from wooden toys made in the USA to educational toys imported from Europe. Many toys are on offer to play with, and children can often be found doing just that- a good sign in a shop like this. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and exceedingly willing to help you make a great selection. They really understand their products well and also have an uncanny knack to service special or odd requests. Every time we've visited, we've purchased a toy that was adored by it's recipient. If there is a special little someone in your life, you ought to get them something from Beanstalk Toy Shop. They will love it!

Finally got a chance to check out this great little toy store in Melrose. I was very impressed…read morewith the selection they had. The Playmobil section takes up an entire wall and they have toys of a slightly higher quality then some of the big box stores. They have a large selection of Melissa & Doug products as well as other toys for babies and toddlers. The main reason I was there was to check out the Lego bricks and sets. There were plenty to choose from be it the Duplo sets for kids under 4 to the larger Star Wars and Lego City sets. The very nice woman behind the register also said they can special order Lego sets if I had any specific ones in mind. You will find the prices are slightly higher then larger retailers or online shops, but if you're down for supporting local business then this is a great one to support. The store is extremely clean and very modern looking. I never had a local toy shop growing up but I'm glad I am able to bring my children to this one. If you're looking for quality toys and crafts, look no further than Beanstalk Toy Shop.

Great selection of books, friendly service & very…read morereasonable prices. Worth the trip!

A solid community bookstore and example of a browsers feast. Well arranged and appointed. If you…read morecan't find something to read here that you've never heard of before you might not know what you're doing.

Homespun is a cozy shop located downstairs in the Waldorf School of Lexington's main building. The…read morebroad selection of toys, educational supplies, home goods, books, and gifts is thoughtfully curated and of the highest quality. I can always find something unique and lovely when shopping at Homespun. This is one of the best local sources for finely crafted items, sturdy wooden toys, all natural body care/aromatherapy products, play silks, and other Waldorf-inspired goods. The staff are warm, helpful, and friendly, and the children's book section is especially delightful. Homespun is well worth a stop for all manner of fun, interesting and beautiful treasures!

Homespun is my favorite store . Great selection of toys, books and crafts. The service is fantastic…read moreas well.