Come for the play space, leave with a boatload of new toys! Which in this case was a good thing, since we visited near the holidays and have a bunch of nieces and nephews. While I think this spot is only listed as a toy store on Yelp--and what an amazing, well-thought-out, beautiful layout of toys and other offerings they have--the small play space to me is just as lovely. The sky and rainbow theme is a dream, and the toys are thoughtful and of good quality. We had at first tried to go to a different indoor playground in town, but when it turned out to be unexpectedly closed for the week, it was serendipity that we found ourselves here instead. My two small kiddos played for around an hour, and the adults left with a wooden thumb piano, a DIY synthesizer, and a set of magnetic darts, among other things. Which are gifts and which I'm planning to keep, I'll never tell. Can't wait to come back. read more

I went for balloons, and the lady at the desk was super friendly. It was my first time inside, and I was bummed I hadn't been sooner. There are a lot of thoughtful, fun toys for kids. Local artists make stuff for the shop, too. The ballon's were pretty and I was very pleased with them. read more

Such a great place. Extremely helpful staff, ready to assist in finding just the right gift. Unique "toys" and great quality!!!!! I am already planning my next visit to Hammer and Jacks!!! read more

What a cute neighborhood shop! We popped in when we were in the area for brunch and the grand opening of another shop on the street. Hammer & Jack's is adorable!!! I was worried that it was a "bougie" boutique with snobby owners and prices because it looks so clean and organized and like kids should touch absolutely nothing. We stopped in for a quick look (just my son and I,) and ended up going back with my husband and daughter as well because my son wanted to really look around. When we got back, there were several kids and toddlers in the store touching and playing with a lot of items and the store owners didn't just allow it, they encouraged it. They were completely opposite of what I had imagined. Such kind and friendly people who owned the shop and they took time to show us how some fidget toys worked and talked to each customer. You don't get THAT kind of customer service online from a big box stores right?! Not to mention they have such a cute curation of items in the store. If I had little kids I would go broke shopping here! I can't recommend this store enough, shop locally and definitely patronize this store. The people AND products are great! read more

Best toy store. Upon entering the people were friendly and welcoming. We purchased a ticket to the earth day event and it did not disappoint. My little one did not want to leave-I highly recommend this store for their cool toy selection/books and fun events. read more

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I just dont understand this place. Its obviously a beautiful space but the toy selection is horrible. Goto any kids daycare and they are talking about paw patrol, Daniel tiger, peppa, trains, cars etc etc and this place has stuff you grandparents would. I would come here a lot often but the kids rather go anywhere else but here its sad read more

It's a very nice toy store but the indoor play area is very sparse for a two year old. It needs more equipment or interactive things to do.

This is a toy store for kids and adults. I got myself a diy theramen kit and it's great. Great spot for fidgets and cool things you would like to relearn. Everything is also great for kids lol read more

I come here often with the kids I babysit, 3 and 5 years old. They love it! The playroom keeps them entertained for hours and gets out some of their wild energy. Went to the 5-year-old's birthday party here and it was a blast. They have great events, the hosts keep the kids engaged the whole time. Their products are high-quality, and they have a lot of books and toys I haven't seen anywhere else. Lots of great art supplies. I love it as an adult, I've bought many toys for myself, and balloons for my birthday. The staff is extremely nice. read more

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Wonderful people who run the store, quality, well-curated toy selection, helium balloons party supplies, and a bonus lovely little play space. You can stop by and pay a small fee to play indoors when the weather is yucky and even bring your own snacks and food in and chill while your kids play on the slide or create something with blocks or magnet tiles. The website is also great for gifts and you can feel great knowing you've supported a local business while checking things off your holiday list. Sometimes they even have local delivery available in their cute little van. Also check their calendar for local events like song and dance time, Indigenous song & story time, and even kids' stand-up comedy and performance hour. All-around amazing store we're lucky to have in Portland. read more

It's a cute place, but paying $12 for a TOY CAR is a lot it was worth it because it was a pastel pink Cadillac. If you have the money I'd recommend going here, they have some cool stuff there. read more

The best toy store ever! Not only are the staff incredibly helpful and friendly, they carry meaningful and high quality toys for all ages. They also have fun events throughout the week with a new play area coming soon! read more

Update: another year celebrating at Hammer and Jack's. We are so happy with what a beautiful job the owner does making everything special. The decorations are always so beautiful, and who doesn't love a balloon drop. I love this place! What an amazing experience! From the first stop- by to this mother-owned business, to the planning process of my kid's second birthday, to the actual party.- we were so pleased with the service, the clean/ bright/ playful ambiance and the adorable play area. We even opened for the balloon drop- which was so cute. My kid and her friends had a great time and the grown ups all had ample space to sit/ amble/ eat and chat. So reasonably priced and the decorations turned out so well. read more

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We LOVE this place! It's such a bright and beautiful gathering space and their toy selection is wonderful. Jillian is great at recommendations if you need them. We feel so lucky to have Hammer and Jacks in our neighborhood :) read more

Amazing little store. Incredibly high quality toys, unbeatable prices in a world of instant access to low quality goods all over the internet. The toys chosen for this store have incredible quality and I will be back for more. The owner of the store was so kind and shared how they select their goods and it made me feel especially glad to have shopped here today instead of online. read more

Love love love this place! Their Happy Place playground is so sweet and perfect for my one year old.

I hosted my three year-old son's birthday party on a Friday evening at H+J and I have to say that it was most serendipitous thing to happen in our family history of birthday party planning. I unexpectedly lost my reservation at another venue, and since we live just around the corner, I decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad we did! The party room is fantastic! I love how simple the structure is, and how it lends to imaginative and collaborative play. The space is really well thought-out and meets all the needs of families with young kiddos. And as everyone's said, Jillian is a joy. She's super accommodating and helpful, and just the right energy you want when you're in the party-producing flurry. My helpful hints to any folks looking to host a party: -Order the 15 balloon add-on. They are set on the tables and brighten up the space, then can be given away as favors at the end of the party! -They let you bring in wine and beer with some very easy-to-follow restrictions! This was a huge bonus for our Friday evening party. -Don't pooh-pooh the idea of the evening party for kids. Our invited families had a total blast kicking back over beer and pizza on a Friday night, and it was great to be able to provide the gift of not having to think through Friday dinner to our friends and family. read more

Like a mullet- this store is business upfront, party in the back. Truly, the first half of the store is a whimsical wonderful toy store filled with some of the best and most carefully procured toys. My son was in heaven running from one treasure to the next. They also have a nice though limited selection of adorable infant clothing. In the back, there is a large playroom with a castle (complete with small slide) and a full inventory of toys that are also available for purchase. You have to pay to access the kids play area, but it's worth it and an excellent rainy day escape (be warned the room isn't too large and it will fill to capacity quickly). There are tables for adults to sit at and watch the fun. read more

Love this place. We've been here for a bday party, to play on rainy days, as well as for purchasing presents. All of which have been great experiences. I've talked to the owner a few times with random questions that come up and she's always been so welcoming and sweet it makes you really feel like you're a part of a community. Here's to small business owners who are killin' it! read more

We had our daughters 4th birthday here! First I'll tell you, I always have a million questions and most of the time I forget and ask again?l! The owner was patient with my questions, friendly and excited to help make our daughters birthday perfect! One of my balloons was a"Happy Birthday " individual letters- long - stringed balloon. She literally took the time to blow each letter up ..one by one herself - that was beyond nice. She knew the theme was rainbow she put up a rainbow tulle curtain for us. That wasn't easy either. Throughout it all she was friendly and good spirited. Birthdays could be stressful for parents- but having it here made it way less stressful and the kids had a blast! Thank you a million times! (By the way, her toys are unique, smart toys for little people!) read more

We finally had a chance to check out the play area and my daughter had a great time! Thank you for providing such a fun kid space in the SE Foster area. We will definitely be back soon. Bea loves her toy eggs! They have a well curated toy selection with lots of fun wood toys. Our new favorite toy store! read more

Cutest and most thoughtful independent toy store. I'm pregnant with my first and I am so excited to shop for her here and to bring her in when she's old enough. read more

Such an amazing store! Has wonderful and thoughtful toys and gifts for kids of all ages, lovely staff, and a sweet silly community space with great programming! read more

We love Hammer and Jacks! The space is so well designed to allow your kids to be near you enough that they feel confident playing and venturing out. The toys are clean and exciting and engaging for the kids. Every time we come here I can actually have a conversation with a friend or do some work while the kids play. And there's enough room that I can join them too! The staff is super friendly and the toy store has great options and a lot of cool unique toys you wouldn't find at a department store. read more

Excellent toy store! They always have a unique selection. Great family run business. And the play area! Wouldn't have survived the rainy seasons before my little was in school full time. read more

Hammer & Jacks is a gem of a store. The most amazing family business with creative, unique and thoughtful toys, games, books and more. What I love most about this store is that you can find something for everyone. From new born babies to eighty year old family members, they are stocked with the best quality and truly curated items. They even gift wrap for you! Couldn't ask for a better place to shop! read more

Great neighbourhood toy store with event space. We hosted my 3 year old son's birthday party here and it was such a great, headache free play space. Room for the kids to go nuts and the adults to kick back. Can't wait to see the remodelled space, I'm sure it will be even better! This has become our go-to shop for gifts when the kids are invited to a birthday party read more

This toy store is amazing. We went for their toddler Halloween party in 209 and my son loved it. For his 3rd birthday during shelter-in-place, I ordered balloons and gifts online and they delivered them for free on his birthday, all the way to Fairview! And even though they made a small mistake (giving me one train instead of another), I gave them a call and they went all the way back to the store to get the correct train, wrapped it up, and quickly drove all the way back to exchange it. What amazing customer service! And my son was thrilled with his surprise delivery! read more

I can't get over how amazing this place is. Independent, mama-owned toy store with high quality items. They even have very cute locally, made party supplies! I think it's locally made. Either way, Jillian, the owner makes sure to have locally made items in her store. My daughter celebrated her fifth birthday here in their back playroom and everyone had a blast. It's a nice, clean play area with quality, intact toys and the play castle where kids can climb on one end and walk across the top of the castle to slide down the other is a hit! I wish we could have all her birthdays here! We'll see. Maybe next year again! read more

6/5 stars!!! So helpful, wonderful, passionate about kids. I am so grateful to you for helping me with holiday shopping this year!! So easy & safe, what a fantastic experience. Thanks H&J!!!! read more

I always find something neat and intersting for the kids. They have a good selection of creative, experiential and science exploration toys; a good selection of unplastic and non toxic toys. Owner-operator is super kind and helpful, hard-working. read more

Super cute and friendly love call toy store. Got great recommendations while shopping for a daycare friend's birthday present, all while tollerating my toddler touching every dinosaur they had. Also got the 411 on their private party space. $150 for two hours, you bring your own food but for extra they'll provide decorations. They also put bows on the book I bought to give it an extra touch. Thank you! read more

Such a cute place! Went looking for a gift for a 4-year-old and bought both a rhyming puzzle and a classic memory game. They were a life saver with gift wrapping when I was in a hurry, too. I'll be back for the unique, creative gift options and friendly staff. read more

I love this place! The owners are super friendly and always willing to help! They have all of their inventory online and are doing delivery and curbside pickup! It's such a great place and their toys are awesome! read more

The best local Portland toy store! Hammer and Jack's always has the greatest selection of toys for all ages! Their online selection right now is great and they offer local delivery and shipping. Highly suggest! read more

You really can't get much better. Extremely friendly owner and staff. Beautiful selection of toys for nearly every age of child. I love that almost all of the toys encourage creativity and imagination. No character toys here! Beautiful play space that is perfect for ages 0-4. They often have wonderful events on the weekends too- such as music, clowns, and more! read more

We had a great first experience at Hammer & Jacks today! They had a great selection of trendy & imaginative toys for sale, I especially loved the doll house items. We enjoyed the playroom immensely, especially the Tuesday deal with free admission with $10 purchase. Being a toy store, I hope they keep it up with clean, new toys in the playroom! It seems like whenever we find a play cafe or a playroom at a restaurant the next time we return the toys are so dirty/ old looking! read more

We are so lucky to have a place like this in our neighborhood. The kids toys and clothing are lovely and top quality. We also love the community space in the back. Totally fun with a slide, toys and tumbling mats. They have open play several times a week, musical acts and classes for moms and dads. Check out their event schedule on their website. I know I am going on, but really am grateful for this shop. We hosted our daughter's second birthday party here last weekend. Professional and easy transaction with stellar rental rates witno clean up. Thanks Hammer and Jacks! read more

I brought my son in the other day during a downpour. We were both feeling stir crazy and needed something new. I had heard about this spot from a parent at the park. It was SO MUCH FUN. Yes I bought a puzzle and the store has a great selection of toys/puzzles/stuffed animals and so on but the main attraction for us was the huge play area in the back. My kid was all about it and we'll definitely be back. read more

Please let's all support amazing local toy shops like this. It's a neighborhood dream come true.