Review #932
2025-111
Located Torrance Promenade noisy north of Trader Joe's, Five Below takes over the defunct Party City. And if you haven't heard of them, they're a specialty discount gift shop chain that prices most of its products between $1.00 - $5.00, with some exceptional finds $5+.
I've seen this store off the 405 Fwy. (Hawthorne location) due to the brilliant blue name signage, but have never been to one until one of the moms from my son's Cantonese school mentioned there's a cute graphic tee that's she must get: "You're All That & Dim Sum!" at the Rolling Hills store (refer to Review #923). Since that 1st visit 2 years ago, I've been infrequently visiting the discount store, especially around the holidays. They have awesome stocking stuffers!
Their tees are only $5.55 ea., & the fabric is quite durable. It's been 2 years & both tees (You're All That & Dim Sum! & Born To Game Forced To Work) are still in excellent condition... color is still dark without fading, no pilling, comfy fabric. There's a couple of current tees that my son thought would be awesome gifts for his cousins: "Somedays You Feel Like You're Surrounded By Idiots Other Days You Realize It's Not Just Somedays" & "My Alone Time Is For Everyone's Safety" (older thinks he knows best & younger likes his space... LMAO); while my nephew & his wife has a sense of humor, they're more likely to be pissed off at me. Then he thought there were 2 that perfectly suits his personality: "To Save Time Let's Just Assume I Know Everything" & "You Are Witnessing Greatness"; to which I reply you're just asking to be beat up. Yeesh! O_o
I got some candy bags at Sugar Rush, but you can opt for their mix & match bins where you can get 10 pieces for $1.50 or 15¢ ea. There's a huge Haribo gummies section at $1.50/bag, but you can get similar ones though less flavor options at the Dollar Tree for $1.25. The bargain bins offers knickknacks between $1 - $4, & found some cutesy stocking stuffers for the LOs.
While the Torrance location is new, it's not as easy to navigate like the Rolling Hills location. I seem to have this issue with all stores (Dollar Tree, Grocery Outlet, Target, Marshalls, etc.)... LOL... I get used to the layout, & go to a different location & get turned around trying to find things. And holiday shopping is a little stressful for me; I like to get in & out as quickly as possible,
Customer service is friendly & helpful... different staff approached me at various sections asking if I need assistance. Considering how jammed packed the parking lot was & heavy store traffic, I only had to wait for 1 customer before it was my turn to use the kiosk to scan my purchases. Is this the sign of the times? No register/cashier, only self-service? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I usually bring my own bags, so I'm not sure if they charge for plastic bags like grocery stores or you're required to purchase reusable totes. Parking is plentiful except during the holidays when it's jammed packed the week before, & slightly after Christmas.
Five Below is a great alternative for the bargain hunter! And now that the holidays are here... check 'em out for gift giving ideas. read more