Why has nobody posted a review of this place before??? Five Below as a store is too good to leave no review, so here are some thoughts I've shared on other locations.
As a chain, it's a neat concept. This isn't a dollar store that has things way over a dollar, everything here truly is $5 or less.
I really like that this is the only discount chain, that I am aware of, that has fitness items. Yoga mats, balance boards, hand weights and many of the apparel and accessories that go with it. That's neat and it's a cheap way to try out a new activity without dropping a lot of cash in case you hate it. They even have skateboards there! Every time I've gone into a location, I've badly wanted to buy the squares to build your own fitness floor. I have no idea why, I wouldn't use it, but I want it, lol.
I see this chain as a healthy mix of a place to get last minute items you forgot about (phone chargers, birthday cards, Tupperware, games to keep the kids busy) and a place that gives you ideas on things you didn't realize you needed (lots of storage options, home décor, nifty gadgets like lights for dark corners, a variety of travel accessories).
Now, how does this location stack up? Well, less shelves are full of merchandise here. Our visit was on a weekday morning, so that might have been a one off, but as I was looking for something I had previously purchased at another location, it really caught my attention.
However, the staff here was really friendly and funny at the register, which is more engagement than I encounter at other locations, so they balance out for my overall Five Below expected experience.
It's a cool place to check out, especially if you are visiting Sarasota and realized you forgot small items back home. This way you can get the items you need and have plenty left to act like a tourist (for me that means: try more food)! read more