This boutique is such a gem! They have the sweetest selection of kids' clothes and shoes -- everything is so thoughtfully chosen, and you can tell they really care about quality and style. High end brands at reasonable prices like Stella McCartney Kids, Molo, Petite Bateau. The owner is wonderful -- so kind, patient, and genuinely helpful. She makes shopping feel easy and enjoyable (even with little ones in tow!). The store itself has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to stay and browse. We have been shopping here since 2003, and highly recommend this place for kids shoes - they are the only shoes and sandals my kids will wear. read more

Kids Only - Children's Clothing Near Me - Los Altos, California

The owner was very helpful in fitting our granddaughter with a pair of shoes. We would definitely shop here again.

Excellent choices and customer service Polite and offered free gift wrapping- Warm environment and great hours! read more

I've been buying clothes from Kids Only since my now-teens were babies... The owner, Rita, offers absolutely stunning clothing and fantastic shoes for babies and children, as well as a smaller collection of well-chosen clothes for teen girls (my older teen lives in the pants I've gotten from Kids Only). Don't forget to check out the sale rack in the back! Such a great store. read more

After striking out at Footwear, etc. down the street, we walked up a couple of blocks to see if we could find a pair of shoes at Kids Only. Even though only the owner was there and there several customers, she handled everyone efficiently. She measured my son's foot and quickly had a pair of shoes for us to try. My son walked gingerly around a few steps, but she insisted he run to the front door to make sure they felt good. We had an excellent experience and we'll be back when he wears out this pair. read more

It's expensive and the customer service is pathetic. I bought an outfit ($75 for overalls and t-shirt) as a gift for my grandson and asked about return policy in case it didn't fit (or, as it turned out, my DIL didn't like it...because overalls for a 1 y.o. without snaps just doesn't work). I was told no refunds, but I could return for store credit. Given the high price point, that seemed a little restrictive but at least I knew the deal. Except what I wasn't told was even the store credit was only available for 30 days after purchase. So 2 months after I bought it (then sent it to my grandson, then had my DIL send it back), I went to return the outfit and exchange for something else. But no ... "not their policy." When I pushed back because I hadn't been told that part, her response was to pull out a business card that had it printed on the back. BTW, I did not see this very restrictive return policy posted anywhere in the store. It only exists on the back of this business card that lives hidden in the cash register drawer. read more

Adoreable kids clothes and very friendly staff! I enjoy seeing their social media posts to see what's new!

Long overdue review for this store. This is such a gem in downtown Los Altos! Rita is so warm, friendly and has such a great eye for amazing clothes, shoes, presents, toys. We love coming here, especially for special presents and gifts -the things you get here are unique and impossible to find elsewhere but also extremely high quality! Our kids are so picky especially about their shoes and jackets, but the things we get here are comfortable and stylish, and they're always a hit with our little ones!! Worth every penny because of how often they're worn, but also how long they last and can be passed down to our little cousin as well! Thank you Rita!!! read more

I love the owner. She's so sweet and helpful and has the best gift wrapping skills around. I would highly recommend shopping in her store. She has such great taste and so many cute options. Even found an extremely tasteful magenta sweater with a ruffle and an embroidered leopard on the front for those feline appreciators out there. It was truly the cutest and so unique. read more

The most beautiful clothes. Rita is always so kind and helpful. I've been a customer for well over a decade. I enjoy buying clothes for our six grandchildren at Kids Only!! read more

I love this store. My husband and I came in looking for shirts for our grandkids for Christmas. The owner was so helpful and beautifully wrapped our gifts. I will be back the next time I am in town. read more

I never thought I would be the parent trying to find that one special thing for christmas. I remember the cabbage patch wars. That was not going to be me. I don't allow my daughter to make a christmas list. I say, "Christmas is about giving, not getting." When my daughter was born (she's 4) my husband and I decided we were not going to do Santa. To me Christmas is about Jesus, not Santa, my husband was not raised Christian and, thus, did not celebrate Christmas, and neither of us like the idea that Santa's gifts come with a "naughty or nice" judgement. By Los Altos standards we are relatively poor and we don't want her to think she's not nice because all her friends get so much more from Santa. So, we've told her that Santa is just a story and that some people celebrate that story, but we celebrate Jesus. Well, with all of the logic and wisdom she can muster she is trying to convince us that Santa is real. Santa visited her preschool and she told him she wants kitty cat rain boots for Christmas and she's convinced they will show up for Christmas. She said to me, "You may not celebrate Santa, but to me he's real, you'll see on Christmas morning." So now if I don't get her the kitty cat boots I'm crushing her budding sense of how the world works. Which is all a long intro to talking about my experience at this store. My husband told me they carry the boots. So I go in and ask for them. They have them...iIn her size, but they cost almost $30. I just can't make myself pay that much for boots she will wear for 3 months and then outgrow before they are useful again. I've looked on-line and know that the same boots exist at Target for half the price. So I ask the woman if I can put them on hold and, craftily, she doesn't tell me no, but she does say that if someone else wants them she will have to sell them. So now we are those parents, having checked three Targets and counting to try to find boots at a reasonable price. Let me say also about this store that the clothes in it are lovely. They are unique and charming and would do any little girl with a sense of style proud, if only you can afford to shop there. The prices are ridiculous! I definately can not afford anything in this store. And if I end up buying the boots here (assuming they have not been sold) they will go on the credit card and I will probably be paying for them longer than my daughter is wearing them. If I did not have to be so careful with my budget I would rate this store higher, mostly because their stuff is so adorable, but also because I would not have had to rely on the kindness of the woman behind the counter, who is probably in need of selling as much as possible before Christmas and helping the nice lady (me) with the boots she can't afford doesn't help her do that. UPDATE_ Generous BFF is giving me the money for the boots. She is so generous! Thanx Miz Tam! read more

another cute store in downtown los altos. i've been to this store a few times and found that they have a really large selection of children's clothes and shoes. i'm quite impressed by how much inventory they have despite the average-sized storefront. since i have nieces and nephews who are still single-digit aged, this is the perfect place to buy clothes for them. and since i have small feet, i've actually found shoes that fit me and are suitable for an adult female. i find that their hours are a bit restricted, since one time i tried to stop by around 5.30 pm and they were already closed. guess i need to come early if i want to shop here. overall, great selection of clothes and shoes. read more

Kids Only - Children's Clothing Near Me - Los Altos, California

Snapshot: - High-end kids clothing, shoes, accessories from infant to elementary school (brands like Deux Par Deux, Petit Bateau) - Hello Kitty Central - I think the only place that sells HK other than Diddams on El Cam in MV. - Great sales on last season's clothes - the only way I shop here since it's a bit spendy - Great place to buy "special occasion" dress...bought two dresses for my daughter for Christmas and one for wedding. Adorable! - The owner is a bow pro...she seems to love wrapping! read more

What can I say about this store...other than I love it. Kid's only has become my #1 stop. The woman who owns Kid's Only, Rita, is a true gem...she really understands what customer service is all about. Not only do I receive the best customer service but the absolute best merchandise. While some of the lines she carries are a little pricey, I am happy to know that both of my girls can wear these items...so, I look at any given purchase as an investment. The owner now carries beautiful lines such as Duex Par Duex, Room Seven, Primigi, Kate Mack, MikiHouse from Japan, Hello Kitty, and the most beautiful princess dresses from Make A Wish. I always make Kid's Only my first stop for any special baby gift or birthday gift. Rita also offers complimentary gift wrapping. She is a BOW PRO! Her gifts are always beautifully wrapped. On an occasion, she will special order items she normally does not carry in her store to help me find the perfect birthday party favor. at a reasonable price Rita also offers some of the best discounts in town. Currently in her window are signs indicating a sale of up to 70% very usable (in season) merchandise. You will not find better merchandise or better service anywhere! Kid's Only is a true asset to the downtown Los Altos children's clothing scene. Simply the BEST! read more

The owner was so very friendly! She wrapped the little baby outfit we bought in the most adorable way--bow and everything! She went way out of her way! Great selection of kids clothes and right in the heart of town. read more

Kids Only - Children's Clothing Near Me - Los Altos, California

I feel compelled to write a review since there are a few very bad reviews. So here is the scoop. Yes, the owner doesn't have the best presence with customers. Ironically, once she gets to know you and your children she is wonderful! Maybe she will take a look at the reviews and make a bigger effort with walk ins. As to the shoes and clothing - I also only buy sale clothes, but when I do they last a long time. She is also constantly rotating items into the sale racks. We also go here for our shoes. There is usually plenty of sale options as well, but we do end up paying full price when we want something specific. Customer service with the shoe fitting is excellent! read more

I love this place! The minute I entered this store, I got all this warm feelings like I was a little girl again. They have tons of cute stuff with lots of varieties and brands. Yes, some of their items are pricey but quite right consider the quality of the high end brands. Oh, and that hello kitty section is to die for. I noticed they also have a sale sections with a lot of good deal items. The owner was very nice and nothing beats the beautiful free gift wraps. She is so creative! read more

This is my all-time favorite children's clothing store. Love the European brands and sheer volume of choices. The sales rack is extensive, dense enough that you can spend a half hour just browsing through it before you get tempted to look at the pricey stuff. The full priced stuff is WONDERFUL for its beauty & quality and in the same ratio as cost of clothing at Anthropologie for adults, comparable to other online stores that carry the same brands (Izzy & Ash, Olliebollen, etc). Look, its not the Gap or Target but a special occasion outfit? New baby gift? Absolutely. Shoes are fantastic quality, stylish, and my big weakness: hair accessories. The highlight for all of this though, is that the moment we walk into the store, Rita is shouting a hello to us from the back counter - like we're coming to visit an auntie. She knows what brands I prefer, knows my kids, and has an endearing & warm quality about her. Shrewd good judgement and yes, sometimes telling my kids to not be rascals in the store - only because my attention has been on all the wonderful items she has and my kids get restless after a while. As a family we call it "Rita's store" and love going there. read more

I wish I could give this place zero stars. First, based on my own experience the woman that is in the store all the time (not sure if she is the owner) is terribly rude. Every time we have been in there, she follows us around like we are shoplifting, never asking if we need help with anything. Now, for the real zero star story: another mom was here recently with her four year old little boy and left his baseball cap behind while they were there. They knew exactly where they had left it. When the went back to get it, it wasn't there and the owner told them "you're not going to find it". Long story short, the mom and little boy were walking down the street and ran into a father and son who had just purchased the cap from the store! Really?! You're so desperate for a little cash that you take the lost hat of a poor little boy and resell it? Disgusting. read more

I'm feeling generous today so I'll give this place 2 stars, even though they really only deserve one and a half for their clothing. I've been here twice and both times the customer service is HORRIBLE and the lady (owner?) who works there is extremely unfriendly, and actually rude. Neither time was I greeted with even a "hello", but this last time I walked in she did come up to me after a couple minutes and told me to move my 1 1/2 year old daughter away from her display by the window (she wasn't even touching anything). Hello lady, this is a KIDS store, so KIDS are going to come in here. Maybe YOU should think about child proofing the place instead of asking your customers to move their kids!!! She didn't even say please or thank you. I don't know how she manages to stay in business with her bad attitude because it is really quite a turn off. I don't think I'll be going back in there again. There are other kid boutiques around which are child friendly, kind, and helpful. OK, updating my previous post from 2 months ago. Walked in today because I was downtown and again got no sort of welcome at all. The first thing I heard was after 5 minutes of being there, the same rude lady told me to move my daughter because she was playing with the shoes. Then she accused my daughter of ripping the shoes bags, which wasn't even true. The lady running the place is truly a crabby old witch. Too bad because I wanted to buy a dress there today but couldn't bring myself to hand over my money to such a kid hating biatch. read more

I would give this place no stars if possible. Not only is the owner (lady) rude and impractical, her stuff is way over priced, especially since most of her Hello Kitty, and Small Paul stuff you can buy at Target for a 1/3rd of the price and you don't have to deal with a crabby old women. This women needs to open a Antique store not a kids clothing/toy/accessories store. Don't get me wrong or think I am cheap, because I am not- I just don't feel that I should have to be treated rudely, when I am paying these type of prices for kids clothing, shoes, etc. The last time I was in here, she immediately started telling me that my 2.5 year old, was breaking a Hello Kitty toy, in reality the apple was removable from the toy- if it's breakable, why have it on the bottom shelf? Then she started to follow us around the store- not saying anything- mind you she never said Hello or greeted us when we came in. Not to mention the return policy is ridiculous. Their are way too many kids clothing stores in the Bay Area, and I won't be going back to one that has a rude owner, or even employee who like I said treats you like your in an Antique store- I mean come on lady- it's a toy- If we broke something, we would pay for it. I wouldn't be surprised if I see a For Lease sign in the window of this place. Don't waste your time or money- go somewhere, where you at least get good customer service, and your kid can touch a toy- which you would probably be buying anyhow. read more

Not a place to shop for infant clothing. I was checking if they have anything for a 6-month boy, mainly pants or overalls. There were 2 pairs of pants $86/each. Obviously, I found the selection being very limited and expensive. read more

Terrible customer service, came in to get my kids feet measured for new shoes and was told I needed to help my son measure his foot (he is 2) while I had my daughter in a baby carrier. She didn't even measure them for me.No help was offered to find any shoes for him and it was like we were an inconvenience. Walked out with out any shoes as I refused to buy them from there and I will go somewhere else. read more

I love this place! Rita has a large selection of different brands. I've bought Kissy Kissy and Petit Bateau clothes for my baby boy a few times. The quality is amazing!! Also awesome gift wrapping! Once I wanted a new born Kissy Kissy hat and she made a special order for me. Great kids clothing store! read more

ditto to Christine L's review. this place looks so crazy with stuff - meaning looks like constantly sale rack chaos. carries lots of expensive high end baby stuff e.g. petit bateau, kissy kissy, etc i only buy stuff on sale here though they have a great selection of hair bows and ties. so I had to buy those. from a local mom! my daughter loves those pony tail holders they have here. read more

I love the clothes here, they are unique and you can be assured no other kids is going to wear the same design/dress in a party but it's a little bit pricey . The owner is very friendly and gives great recommendations and will always remind me to get a size bigger so the dress can last my daughter for a longer time. read more

My kids love going to this store, which makes all the difference--trying on shoes isn't the most interesting activity for kids, so if they're not engaged, it can be pretty painful. Rita, the owner, is fabulous with my kids. She not only remembers their sizes, but also what I've purchased before. She knows their tastes now, and my youngest always loves the dresses Rita picks out for her (my oldest won't wear anything other than Adidas clothes, so much as I'd love to shop at Kids Only for his clothes, it's just not possible--we will shop there for his shoes until we can't shop there anymore!). The store has a great selection of Primigi shoes (the Gore-tex shoes and boots are key for wet weather) and special occasion dresses. Kids Only is a must-see if you are shopping for a baby gift--her selection of Kissy Kissy baby clothes is amazing and Rita will wrap your gift so beautifully! Kids Only is a Los Altos gem!! read more

I love Kids Only. They have crazy-gorgeous modern (but appropriate) children's clothing: Lily Gaufrette, Pax de Deux, etc. I would agree with Debbie C's review that Rita isn't warm and cuddly when you first walk in but is in fact fabulous once you get to know her. Her gift wrapping is great, too. I should also point out that, even on sale, this is no bargain hunter's paradise. But they're beautiful, and everything I've bought here has lasted a long time. read more

I love this kids boutique! Rita has the best selection of clothing, accessories and shoes for kids in the bay area. I've purchased many beautiful clothes for my daughter and they have all been well made and lasted for a long time. Compared to other boutiques, her prices are reasonable because she always has great things on sale if you don't want to pay full price. Rita is also very helpful and nice and I love the fact that she offers gift wrap so I don't have to worry about that aspect if I'm gifting someone clothing from her store. I hope that her business stays successful and that her doors are open for a long time to come! read more

We have been shopping at kids only for 17 years, since my first niece was born. We love Rita and her store. She has the cutest clothes that you won't find anywhere else, they are also of excellent quality. The shoes are the best, my son has an In step and the Primigi shoes are the only shoes with enough support to correct it. Every season I buy Gortex sneakers that I have yet to find anywhere else. If you're looking for something special, you'll find it here. If you're looking for cheap everyday clothes or shoes that won't last and every child has, go to elsewhere. read more

I've been meaning to write a review for this store for a while. We come all the way from Sacramento to shop here. They carry Miki House, a Japanese brand that I LOVE and is very hard to find in the states. My daughter, who is 5 is always treated so nicely by the owner and her daughter...I have no idea what people on here are talking about when they say that the owner is rude. Granted, my daughter is very well behaved..but no child is perfect. But we always receive a warm welcome even though we are only able to come out to Los Altos a couple of times per year. The clothes here are high end. I agree that these are not the brands you'd look for at Target or even at Nordstrom for the most part. It's apples and oranges. We go here specifically for certain brands and are glad to find them on sale much of the time. Love this store and their clothes and will continue to shop there. read more

Rita the owner is a gem! She knows her sizes and gives unbiased advice. Her shop has excellent variety and inventory. Beautiful selection of shoes many from Italy for boys and girls, which are hard to find. Pricey but worth it. Also sale items are always good deals. Remember supporting local business equals tax dollars to local schools. read more

I would give zero stars if I could. I had a very troubling experience there yesterday when I stopped in with my 4 year old. I was holding his Lightning McQueen baseball cap and set it down on some shoe boxes under a rack of clothes to take a photo of a shirt that I thought a friend would like to come back and purchase. When I was done we left the store, accidentally leaving the baseball cap behind. I realized it about 15 minutes later and went back to the store. I couldn't find it anywhere and inquired with the store owner if she had seen it, etc. She was weirdly evasive. She had absolutely no interest in the fact that my son had lost his favorite hat. I tried to give her my business card and wrote a description of the hat on the back in case it turned up. She just walked away and told me to leave it on the counter. We went outside to look around but kept coming back in the store because we knew that that was where we left it. Every time we came in the owner seemed more annoyed. My son tried to look behind the shoe boxes and the owner even said, "You aren't going to find it." I thought it was all very strange. So strange that I wondered if she sold it! As we were leaving, she said that some kids were by the shoe boxes and implied that one of them must have taken it. As we were walking to our car (my son distraught and me forseeing my life of scouring eBay and the ends of the earth to try to find an identical Lightning McQueen cap) we saw a boy walking down the street with the exact same cap. I asked the father if they just found the cap. He said he just bought it at Kids Only and showed me his receipt. I was shocked! I explained what happened and showed him the photo I had taken in the store that even showed the cap on the shoe boxes. He was extremely kind and just handed us the cap. I offered to go back to the store with him to get his money back. But he said not to worry about it. I'm just flabbergasted that the store owner would do such a thing and also that she would just lie right to my face like that. I like to think that people that are in the business of children actually care about children but she clearly just cares about the bottom line. All I can say is that I will never be setting foot in that store again. read more

Wow - there is such a wide spectrum of reviews here...I live in Los Altos and have been coming in here for years. The clothes are priced about right for the quality and brand. Frankly, this store is more reasonably pricced than some of the other kid clothing shops in downtown. If you're comparing the merchandise to stuff at Target, you're probably not the right demographic for this store. Last I checked, Target wasn't selling Petit Bateau or Baby Lulu. The full priced items are a little high, but everything gets discounted pretty regularly and I always find good deals in there. I have been buying baby gifts for friends in here for years, and the owner always says hello and wraps things beautifully for me. She's not a 'sales'-y person, and she doesn't tend to breathe down your neck as you're browsing, but whenever I've had questions or needed service from her, she has been friendly and responsive. I'm glad we have a store like this in the Village. read more

I've been shopping here for a couple years. The clothes are adorable, and although the full-priced items are quite expensive, they do have great sales. The owner is wonderful about getting to know my three girls - their style, likes and quirks. She has excellent return policies, and high standards for customer service. read more

The only place in the bay area that carries the whole Primigi shoe line. My kids know we come here every 6 months for new shoes.Their clothes are adorable. Sometimes there are good sales, but the brands are expensive. They carry a wide range of sizes which is nice when shopping for all the kids. read more

This is the only store where I buy shoes, for both my girls for several years now. Rita knows exactly our taste, our budget, which shoes fit us and wear best (not just look good). Excellent customer service, and a thoughtful selection of beautiful, fun and fashionable clothing -- European designers that aren't found in your typical "big box stores". They have a great Sale rack, but we shop here for special gifts and occasions too. I've recommended them to many of our friends. We love stopping in when we're Downtown, even if it's only to say "Hi". Plus, they collect coins in their dinosaur bank for charity! read more

Cute clothes, some unique. Altho, WAY too expensive. Can't stomach $50+ for a pair of denim shorts that my daughter will wear one summer or $30 for a plain cotton tank. If you have the $$ go for it, but prices are crazy. read more

We came to the store to exchange a pair of shoes my daughter had received. The woman there was very helpful and went above and beyond to make it all work out. thanks. read more