I have been shopping at Kids at Heart when I come to Portland on business for quite some time. I…read moredid again this weekend. I have experienced a pattern of somewhat unfriendly behavior by some staff working at this store before, but really thought nothing of it until a recent experience both in their store and outside of. I will add however that not all employees here can be blamed for the actions of others. I also just happened to attend a birthday party early Sunday evening for my daughter's friend. Another individual was there, who coincidentally owns a retail store in the same area as Kids At Heart, and was explaining after the party to a few of us how he bought some Needoh there and how he was texting other parents ahead of this party that they could find them there too. He went on to say that days later, the owner of Kids at Heart barges in to his store during business hours, in front of his own customers, and accuses him or buying Needoh from her store and selling them at his. Mind you, he is showing us video footage from his phone to back up how outlandish the Kids At Heart owners behavior was and I watched in confusion because he tried calmly explaining to her that it was simply coincidence and she didn't seem to care. What was tacky was how she had no visual proof of her claim, only some he said-she said story, then started going off about prices of items in his store and on his website while shouting some type of action against his store. I could only wonder if she was there for more competitive or territorial reasons, but then I would be guilty of assumption as well. This behavior was all over an extremely popular $5-$15 toy sold at hundreds of other stores, which I see listed on Walmart and Amazon for $30-45. Many of the parents have had to drive around for weeks hunting for these things in preparation of the party, time was running out, and this other business owner kinda saved the day for us by making sure every kid (and some parents) at this party had a Needoh, or ones to gift, so everyone could have the same experience as the birthday girl. The picture I took at this party with one of the same Needoh styles this man purchased from Kids at Heart (and other stores too) kinda proves my point because they clearly ended up at a personal event, not in his store. After hearing this story and seeing proof to back it up, I was shocked by the owner of Kids At Heart and her behavior. I am not one to typically review retail stores and I was not asked to leave this review by anyone involved, but I certainly felt it needed to be done since the owner of Kids At Heart acted in such a hostile way towards another business that supported them. Overall, my experience this weekend combined with the above - I now choose to look elsewhere for children's gifts (and so will a handful of other parents).

If you're looking for Jelly Cats, this is the place to be. They have a ton of cute and soft…read morestuffies. I use to come here as a kid while I adventured down Hawthorne with my sister. I had very fond memories of this spot. I have taken my nieces here many times and I can tell this spot will also hold a special place in their hearts. Theres a ton of toys and they are really good at rotating out their merchandise. There's a lot of toys that will appeal to a variety of age groups. Sometimes they can be on the pricier side, but nonetheless a very fun spot to take the kiddos. There's a variety of fun charms too for the children to build their own charm bracelets. This is an activity my nieces enjoy every time we come by. The staff here are always so friendly and patient with the kids as well.

Westmoreland newest toys and collectibles store!…read more They have a fantastic selection of Pokémon cards, sports cards, MTG cards, And more cards than I can possibly list here They also carry Barbie, stuffed animals, Dungeons and Dragons, Marvel and DC products , baby toys, stickers, board games family games and so much more! They have a cool little selection of jewelry as well. The staff is friendly and helpful. They are woman owned, Super cool in my book! It's a fantastic addition to Westmoreland and convenient for gifts for birthday parties, baby showers. You can also order off their website. limitededitionpdx.com Shop local and support small business!

My daughter and I were walking across the street from this little shop when she grabbed my hand and…read moresaid "Let's go there!" I'm so glad we did! They have so many fun things... toys, stickers galore, games (both video and board), stuffies and so much more! The people who were working there we so friendly and helpful, too. I highly recommend visiting this little (I believe locally owned?) toy (and collectibles and games) shop!

I love this place. Such cute clothes and always replenishing. Also, lots of toys and shoes. Great…read morediscount rack too!

Super fun spot to find some fun goodies new and used available and such fabulous owners!read more

Delicious little bakery. Lots of great options at decent prices. We did the ham and cheese…read morecroissant it was buttery and flaky and the ham was delicious.

Best place to find all your niece, nephew, friends, cousins, neighbors, kids-in-your-life…read morethoughtful gifts! I can always find adorable, durable, secondhand kids goods, books, clothes, shoes, hats and more! The store size is perfect to not be overwhelmed, all clothing sizes. The friendliest owner, Brittany! A touch of vintage, a touch of cute just like downtown Woodstock.

A neighborhood toy store that has been around forever. Wonderful toy shop. Great for buying…read morebirthday gifts for kids 10 and under. The staff is very knowledgeable and they gift wrap which is always a plus. The prices are comparable to any other local store. Yes, it's a little bit more expensive than shopping online. However, it's a much better experience and it's nice to not have to go home and fuss with wrapping paper. I wish they carried more options for older kids but this is definitely our go-to for the under 10 crowd.

Nice toy store with lots of options. They have books, art supplies, and such in addition to toys;…read moreit's a good selection and one in which you can find a gift for children of a variety of ages. Their staff was friendly. The store is has a two-tier floor plan, but they have a ramp if you have a stroller or anything with wheels. There's a very small play area for children as well to keep them occupied if needed. The parking for the store is the street parking available here in Multnomah Village.

Cute store with a nice variety of gifts. I am always able to find something there fun and unique.read more

Went into Paper Source to pick up some things for a memorial and gifts. Not a single person greeted…read moreme even though there were about 2 other people in the shop. As other women entered (all white) they were all greeted, asked if they were finding everything ok and myself...ignored. The women working didn't even bother to look up at me as I shopped with my partner for some time. I had planned to spend some money on several projects, but felt so disgusted I left. Think about how you treat your non white customers, especially during these times. If your goal is to make sure we don't shop there, well congrats.

I would rather drive the 1hr+ to this location than go to the Vancouver location 20 mins away. The…read morestore is much cleaner, more organized, and has so much more merchandise than any other OUAC location I've been to. Staff are nice and helpful. Their buyers are speedy and for the most part, I feel like they are pretty fair. They've always been accurate with wait times, something I really appreciate since I usually have my toddler in tow.

I love a baby/kid thrift store and this place is amazing! There is always so much inventory and…read moreliterally anything you need they have. Strollers, clothes, toys, books, organizational stuff, walkers, baby toilets everything. I love that there are so many options and varieties of stuff. I needed to get my baby a walker and I was able to come here and have him test out a few. This was amazing because I had no idea what to get or what he would even like. We also found this activity table and again we were able to look and compare and see which one caught his interest. We got an activity table when he was around 8 months and learning to stand and he's almost one and still loves it! Great affordable clothing too with frequent sales. I love how they have sections with themes too! The Halloween selection was huge and the Christmas section is huge too. My son is recently into Barney so I went to find a Barney book, not the new weird Barney, the 90's Barney and I was so excited when I found one! And for only $1.50, my son's been flipping the pages everyday since! You can sell or trade your used or new baby items as well. I haven't done this yet but it's cool they have the option. Great store, 10/10 would recommend!

We spotted a beautiful hamper that we wanted to give as a housewarming gift for th people we were…read morevisiting. We wanted to surprise them and when we went back the following evening they were already closed. The following day we were going to be gone all day so we called the store and spoke to Kirk and purchased the item but we were not sure what time we would be back to West Linn and we were afraid we wouldn't make it before he closed. Kirk said not to worry and he kept the store open almost 2 hours beyond closing time so that we could pick up the item. We were so surpised and honored that he did that for us. We would recommend this store anytime!

Extraordinary, exotic products from small producers in developing countries, great prices,…read moretastefully merchandised, and staffed by friendly, knowledgeable and helpful people who are quick to tell the provenance of each item. Shopping at WHFT is like taking a minicourse in international relations and development. HIGHLY recommended. We bought some stunning lamps from the Philippines made of leaves. Beautiful and a conversation piece! And we bought a sweatshirt from Haiti made from recycled waterbottles with the Willamette logo. VERY COOL!