This place is very lovely with a lot of nice things for kids. Only issue with this place, is that it's way too pricey. You can find a lot of the same things in othwrblocari9ne for way less then what they have it for. It's a good place to look around, but budget wise, it's not. read more

Brick and mortar toy stores are increasingly struggling to keep their doors open, so it's a relief to find a really good toy store in an easily accessible area. They have a really great message and seem to be conscious of being inclusive. They have books from different cultures (I found a really good one about Ganesh, an important Hindu God), a Black Lives Matter sign in the window, and the customer service is top notch. I arrived a few minutes before opening and was willing to wait, but the woman working inside saw me and immediately unlocked the door. She was very friendly not just with me but with the kids in the store. It's such a warm, bright and friendly environment. You can find so many things here including toys, books, large items like ice cream making stands and rocking horses, costumes, legos, puzzles, art and other creation making kits, stuffed animals. It's nicely set up, bright and welcoming. The prices are also reasonable. They provide wrapping and choice of ribbon color as well. They continually change what they have in stock and stay relevant with the seasons and holidays. So if you're looking for a gift for your child or someone else's, I highly recommend supporting this business. read more

Just Kidding Around - Part of the inside of the store. It's nice and big - Toy Stores Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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I wanted to go in here to get some thing for my friends young child. I was barked at that I have to put on a face mask .it's now February 2023. Mind you even hospitals now are taking away the requirements for masks. Absolutely no other business in New Jersey New York City Westchester Connecticut etc. Demands you put a mask on your face (The store was nearly empty when I was there only one other customer) . I told them I'm not comfortable wearing a mask and I've been Vaccinated and had three booster shots. . I knew exactly what I wanted to get. The employee said I could leave the store if I don't want to put a mask on my face. So that's what I did. Utterly ridiculous. read more

Great little store. I thought the prices were reasonable - maybe not as affordable as Toys "R" Us but this is a small business, they can't get away with such discounts. They have a good selection of toys - I've been here several times and never had an issue picking something out. They offer gift wrapping and the staff is really friendly. Sometimes parking on Bloomfield Avenue is a pain but there is a large parking garage around the corner (by Church Street). read more

Super cute toy store with a super cute name! I felt like a kid again roaming through the adorable stuffed animals and magical toys. This is the perfect place to shop for a present. They had board games and puzzles. In the back they had little dress up costumes for children as well. I think if I came here when I was a kid, my parents would have to pry me out. The people who work here were friendly, offered assistance but were also cool on letting us browse on our own. Had I not just blown money on clothes in the store before, I definitely would have gotten a stuffed animal..or two haha. read more

Love this place! The employees are friendly and helpful. Their products are great too! It's my go-to place for all children's gifts.

Every experience at JKA has been nothing but lovely. Staff are attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I've gotten many gifts for my niece over the years from this store. Don't mind the one star reviews- some people just have terrible attitudes. read more

I love this store! The website for their online shopping and in store pickup was absolutely seamless. They had a great selection, easily organized by age or by toy category, and my order was ready to pickup from their curbside delivery the next morning. Thank you for the great experience! read more

This is the best toy store! The staff is so knowledgeable! I have not found a toy or game yet that at least 1 staff member has not played. If you need to buy a present, just tell them a little about the child and they will show you a selection. read more

It's no joke that the best toy store in NJ is right here in downtown Montclair. No where else will you find such an amazing curated stock of toys, games, art supplies, gifts and more. Prices to fit every budget. What makes this store even more outstanding is its staff; an amazing group of people with informative and useful knowledge of their products, outgoing and friendly towards all patrons (yes, even the doggos!) and to top it off, unmatched customer service. As people turn to convenience shopping, remember there is no big box store, no Alexa request, no "fast shipping now" that can compare to these real human beings and their passion for toys and their desire to help YOU. Patronize this local women-owned small business that is inclusive, friendly and will certainly bring a smile to your face. read more

Small but full of toys you wouldn't readily find at the big box toy stores and for that reason I come back here time and again. The only drawback, as others have mentioned, is the pricing. I could easily find most items here cheaper on amazon or elsewhere online but when you factor in not being able to see it before ordering and paying shipping (unless you qualify for free shipping) and waiting for it to be delivered - it's much easier to just come here and pick out what you need and even have it gift wrapped for free. I joined the rewards card program and hoping for a kickback soon to lessen the pain of having spent so much money there this past Christmas. read more

It's a mom/pop throwback toy store right on Bloomfield Ave, in the heart of Montclair with the price point to match. They have a nice selection of toys, many throwbacks and simpler-time toys, not the video game barrage of today. If you're in a bind, shop here. Otherwise, you'll find it online for WAY less. Parking can be a bit of a problem and you may have a bit of a walk. This makes shopping a bit difficult as you really can only get one or two items with any hope of carrying stuff to your car. read more

Such an amazing experience. I was greeted immediately upon walking into the store by Gigi and Chelsea. Gigi helped me pick out the perfect gifts for different age children - and then both Gigi and Chelsea wrapped the presents beautifully. Totally worth the trek from Jersey City!! I will be back! read more

Amazing store and service. They have another location in the city. Whenever I have been looking for something specific, all of the employees have been willing to help me find a gift or order me something. If the product was in their city store, they have called me right away the next day to tell me that they will bring it to me in Montclair for pick up. They have a great and organized toy collection for children of all ages and also have many unique and educational toys. If you have the chance to come here and shop local, I definitely recommend it. read more

Just Kidding Around - I love the name haha this is the outside storefront. - Toy Stores Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Awesome store. Quality toys for all. Such a wide variety of themes. Pete the cat is in the house and Drew you would loose your mind. Always great for gifts. My kids love going here. read more

I can't thank you enough for amazing service that you provided! Ordered on the morning of December 23, for local pick up. The eight gifts were beautifully wrapped and packed for me in less than 40 min. I couldn't find a parking spot so a salesperson came out to my car to deliver curbside! Thank you for your great customer service and help! Will be back soon! read more

This is the place!!!!! If you are in need of a clean, unique & amazing place to shop this is it. I picked out 5 Christmas gifts for the kids in my family. I am shipping this year rather than giving in person, so I was looking for something easy to mail, but thoughtful. This store has everything for all ages. I found myself wishing I had to buy more for more kids haha. Covid wise, the shop is social distant and only one family is allowed in at one time, they have an incredible pick up option as well. I felt very safe. The associates were so kind and wrapped ALL of the gifts for me (wrote initials on them as well!) I am so happy I decided to stop in. read more

This magical place filled a unique need for myself and my family. My Mom has dementia and is in a nearby nursing facility. In an effort to try and provide an age appropriate activity to do with her to stimulate her mind and also to make sure that she and I have some quality time together, I spoke with Chelsea about something that we could do together. I mentioned perhaps an easy, toddler level jigsaw puzzle, and Chelsea was happy to assure me that JKA has a variety of easy, 12 piece puzzles! She even emailed me pictures of their assortment of puzzles as well as some cute and cuddly stuffed animals. I wound up making some perfect selections, my Mom and I have fun putting together the puzzles when I visit, and she loves her soft, cuddly husky dog and kitty "pets". Anyone who has an adult loved one with a similar need as our family would be well served to stop in or call. These wonderful, caring people are rock stars in my book and had no problem going out of their way to serve an often overlooked group of folks...Thank you, guys for making our familie's journey just a little bit easier. God Bless! read more

I like this place. It's a great toy store. But it's over priced - that is the only down side. I love to shop here during Christmas time because I can stay local and avoid the malls. Otherwise, I do my toy shopping elsewhere - it's really just the price (kills me!). read more

This is a great toy store, and staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. Downside is the price, holly cow you'd get the same items much cheaper else where. You pay for the service and location, I guess. read more

Stopped in here the other day. They have a wonderful selection. All kinds of awesome throwback toys that I was surprised are still being made today. They have a great selection of board games as well. I bought this interesting Mustache game, which I'm excited to try out. The prices are very steep, but they've got very cool stuff..... read more

AWESOME children's store. It's so hard to find the right kids store. They're either super commercial (like Toys R Us) and only good for generic toys (which is fine for certain occasions), or they're WAY over the top boutiquey, with $300 dolls and $100 wooden toys. This is the perfect in-between, with everything clearly being carefully curated, but also satisfying any occasion and offering everything from run of the mill stuff to special one-of-a-kind gifts. This is my new go-to kids joint. read more

Great local toy store that carries a nice variety of high end and creative toys not only for the toddler set but also the young at heart. Yes you do pay a little more for them, but I would rather do that and shop local than give it to some big box store. Happy shopping, can't wait to go back! read more

I like their selection of the toys. I like how creative they are with their window decoration. That's true that their prices are high, but I wouldn't even know about a lot of the toy brands if I didn't see them at that store. They are very kid friendly. the only downside is that I can't leave it without buying anything for my toddler. I read reviews and would like to add that I had a completely different situation when two sets of kids jewelry were marked with different price while the stand they were said one price. They agreed to sell the set marked higher for the price of another one. It might depend on the employee (for example the owner can make the decision while the hired sales person wont). read more

Great little local toy store...passed by this store a thousand times. Went into the store today to purchase a gift for my friend's son and they have alot of great stuff and the prices are good as well. read more

This is my favorite neighborhood toy store for years!....Having all girls, I came in recently uncertain of what to get a 6 year old boy. The girl that helped me showed me a variety of different things and we decided on a super fun game called Fastrack (she let me try out their demo and I instantly loved it!) I ended up getting two Fastracks -one as a present (BONUS they wrap for FREE!) and another for my daughter.....Even if you're in a rush you will definitely find a great gift here, get it wrapped and leave happy! read more

This is by far the best toy store in the area. I always buy my toys for my niece, nephew and cousins here. The staff is extremely friendly and always helpful. It's so much better than having to go to a huge toy store or the mall. If you like supporting local business, this is one place to support. read more

Great selection of all kinds of toys. Not my local toy store but well worth the drive. Staff is very knowledgable and helpful.

I buy all my kid's friends their presents here and gifts for my children as well. I see a lot of people complaining about prices here but really it's a few dollars that they use for their rent. They are friendly, helpful and patient with kids. Worth the price to not online shop. read more

I went in today to purchase two baby gifts. I found the gift I wanted to buy--two of the same item--and realized they were priced differently; one was marked $2 less than the other. The saleswoman said she would sell me one at the lower price and when I explained that I was interested in buying both, she said I would have to pay the higher price for the second item. I left not buying anything, and guarantee I won't be back. As a result of this shortsightedness, the store lost my business today and any future business I would have given them. Had they sold me both items at the lower price, they not only would have made a sale today, but they would have had my repeat business simply for taking appropriate care of a customer. Instead, this shortsighted decision leaves them with nothing. This woman has some of the worst business acumen I've ever experienced. Hope it was worth the $2.... read more