This place is a hidden gem for any train enthusiast or toy lover. The selection of model trains is…read moreincredible -- from vintage sets to modern pieces, they have everything you could want. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, always ready to help with any questions or recommendations. It's not just a store -- it's an experience. If you're a collector, a parent looking for a unique gift, or just someone who loves trains and toys, you have to visit Berwyn's Toy & Trains. Highly recommend -- I'll definitely be back

They were so helpful as a train novice! Totally know their stuff and took their time to answer my…read morequestions.

Been a big fan of heroes for years for a lot of different reasons…read more The owner is fantastic and their communication with social media responses is very quick. It's very convenient to know what's in stock and to get timely answers. Most hobby places I've dealt with in the past are very slow when it comes to responses/non existent. Outside of great communication, owner/staff are very friendly and overall fantastic people to deal with. To the fun stuff - it's a classic card shop with a great selection and cool memorabilia as well. They also do very fun raffles as well which is extra reason to continue to spend money on your hobby :) Keep up the great work!

Small but cool little shop lots of singles and packs great and attentive service gave me a free box…read moreof bulk. Will come again

Whether traveling to pick up product in person or ordering on line it has always been an easy great…read moreexperience. In house the staff is extremely knowledgeable about their products and have advised me beyond my expectations. Devon and Mike are my favor people there for servicing my purchase needs. Have been using them for over 5 years and hopefully will continue using them until I retire my business.

I really appreciate the knowledgeable and friendly staff here who will always help and offer…read moreadvice. And they made it so easy to call in orders and pick them up throughout covid, but it's great seeing them in store now too.

Steven knows his stuff. Tons of things to browse through. If you don't see just ask and he probably…read morehas it somewhere. I always enjoy my time at his shop in Countryside.

Pros: a lot of sealed boxes of NHL and MLB, Mcfarline figures, framed photos, magic the gathering,…read moreand autograph mini helmets. Owner was friendly to talk to. Cons: little to no sealed boxes of NBA or NFL. No sport card singles in the showcases. place is also dark and a lot of clutter and packing boxes everywhere. (not sure if they are rearranging or moving) or if this is how it always is. would like to revisit again thinking I caught them in a transition phase At the time of my visit.

I called regarding some die cast, and the employee speaking to me was incredibly rude and short,…read morebut not until he realized he wasn't interested in what I had, of course! I work in retail and wouldn't dare yelling thank you in the middle of a potential customer's conversation and then hanging up. Im sorry but that deserves a 1 star review. Maybe your employees should be a little more cordial. Hobby shops are a dying breed these days and acting like that certainly won't help you stay in business.

Passing by, the store looks to be no longer in business. There was white paper over the windows.read more

The store is nice and organized how ever the cashiers are always upset. It's pretty upsetting every…read moretime I visit the store there's the same employees being rude to customers. I have been avoiding going even though I'd like to go since hobby lobby offers so many products. I had enough of their bad attitudes.

I went in to Hobby Lobby to get some framing done for a picture, I Rand the service bell and…read morewaited. Rang it again, and an employee yelled from one of the isles that nobody would be there for another hour. I was irritated that she had to yell across the store, didn't ask if she could help me in anyway and just started to walk away. I did ask if she could answer a couple questions, again she yelled across the store What?!? I was just so irritated. Clearly it was a complete bother for her. I wasn't going to scream across the store to have a conversation. I left, I didn't talk to the manager or get her name, but I won't shop there again.

My bf and I dropped by last night just to browse since we were in the area and were glad that we…read moredid! This store had a pretty good selection of board games and supplies. Kyle was super helpful with recommending cool games for us to try out in the future based on our interests and and we ended up taking a game home that night which was cool and exciting for the both of us. We appreciate the friendly vibes and would love to come back one day for game night!

This is a hobby shop / gaming store in LaGrange Illinois. My buddy shops here on occasion and so we…read morestopped in as I love these types of products as well. For people like us there are just so many things to see. They have games of all different types including some for younger people. My friend found Bob's burgers Monopoly and was considering buying it when they found some dungeons & dragons products that they wanted more. It was a tough decision but Bob's will be the next visit there. I was impressed with the varied collection of games and products that they had. In the end I only made a small purchase, a pack of Magic the Gathering Universes Beyond / The Lord of the Rings Tales of Middle Earth booster cards. I don't play the game but I do enjoy the artwork. This is totally the store that would be a danger for me if I lived up here. I would probably be in shopping once a week. A very worthwhile visit.

Unfortunately they either lie over the phone or do not communicate with each other to let them know…read morewhat was promised to customers so when you do show up you have a complete different experience than what you were promised.

Decent games for a very cheap price. The people there are very nice. There is good drinks and candy…read morefor very cheap and I recommend going here even if you don't live in oak park.

Icarus is a great employee! There was a line of 3-4 people last night around 8:15 pm, and a pricing…read moreissue at the register. But Icarus remained super upbeat, calm, friendly, and helpful! Well done! We were able to find everything we came for. The sections of markers, colored pencils, scrapbook papers, and stickers are well-stocked, and reasonably priced. Plenty of parking. Clean store, friendly staff, and grateful they require masks for all!!

The degree of RUDENESS displayed by the staff at this location is jaw dropping. Yikes.read more

Last week we had my daughter's twelfth birthday party at Stencib's on Madison st. in Forest Park…read more Stencib is an artcraft/boutique type store that specializes in stenciling. The boutique sells clothing, boots, antiques etc that have been stenciled with unique original patterns and designs. Primarily though, Stencib functions as an art studio where you can obtain original art stencil patterns and design and all the materials to stencil your own objects, clothing, furniture, etc. You can stencil literally anything! So my daughter and five of her friends brought in t-shirts, jeans, Ug boots etc. for an afternoon of stenciling. The owner Linda provides a large work space along with original stencil designs, paint, rollers, and all the other appropriate materials.We brought in the cake and drinks and ordered pizza from across the street. Linda, Joe, and Kate also demonstrate and assist with the stenciling. It's really quite easy and the girls got it right away. And let me tell you the girls loved it. My daughter stenciled a pair of those drab Ug boots with a floral vine type pattern in green and yellow. The results were astounding. My eight year old daughter who is obsessed with sharks asked if they had any stencils with a shark design. Linda, an artist and designer, created by hand a stencil of a shark on the spot. My daughter stenciled a large scarf with happy sharks! Each girl also got to stencil a scarf that we purchased as part of the party package. One girl stenciled her scarf with a Christmas tree pattern to give to her mother as a present. Even my teenage son who was there just to hang out got caught up in it and bought a sweatshirt that he ended up stenciling. My wife is going back to stencil a red table cloth with a festive holiday pattern to use for thanksgiving. In short this a very cool boutique/art gallery to have a birthday party or really any kind of event gathering. The people there are quite helpful with great ideas. My daughter and her friends had a wonderful time and had some cool new clothing that they created to show for it. I recommend checking it out. I might even stencil my man cave!

From the owner: We are a new easy great way to Stencil and silkscreen. On walls, fabric, furniture glassware…read moreclothes...almost anything. Our product comes in sheets and rolls..35 designs and more being added. We customize. Anyone can do it, young and old: Great for the crafters, do-it-yourselfers, and pros. Stop in or visit with the chief stenciling officer in person or online