I came here to pick up some toys for a baby shower gift. Charlie, the owner, was so helpful at…read morehelping me find some newborn-appropriate toys. I wasn't sure what to expect, since I haven't had reason to go into the shop before, but it was great. Charlie was able to work with my budget, give great suggestions, and the selection was incredible. Prices seemed comparable to the big box stores or online, and its great to support a neighbor and local business. The store has toys for all ages, and I can't wait to check it out as my friend's baby gets older! Tips: There's free parking in the lots (check the signs to make sure you're not in a reserved spot), and they will wrap gifts for you!

What a wonderful independent toy store! Tons of fun and educational options for kids. The store…read moreowner graciously wrapped two presents for me and they looked great. Very impressed, will come back.

Stopped in the Lego store the other day while I was shopping at a few stores around the mall. It…read morewas such a great experience! The employees were very friendly and welcoming. People and kids everywhere building, playing and buying those awesome bricks! From personal experience, I know that Lego prices are pretty steep and there aren't many sales/deals but I would recommend that serious Lego enthusiasts/buyers check out the free Lego VIP club where you earn points that quickly translate into $5 off coupons. My favorite part of this store was the Lego displays of finished sets that you can buy in stores and online. They had a really neat Disney castle, a large Ninjago City movie set/building, and a MASSIVE Millennium Falcon that currently retails for $799.99! Can you say sticker shock? ;)

If you or your kids love Lego you're familiar with the Lego stores and if you live in the DMV…read moreyou're lucky because you have a bunch in driving distance. But the pentagon city store is the best one. Outside of the typical displays and Lego sets for sale they have activities like a wheel you spin that lands on a picture of a monster to build and all the pieces for all the monsters are in the bin next to the wheel. Or build your own, Lego is all about creativity. The staff are super fun to talk to and you can tell they love their jobs. In addition, their pick a brick wall is the most thoughtfully procured I've ever seen. If the blizzard has you stuck inside going crazy with the kids, head over to the mall and between the Lego store the food court and just walking around you can put together a really easy fun day.

This is a newer store at Pentagon City Mall. The toys are cute and live up to their name. My…read morefavorite was the "squishy pizza." The employee was good at engaging children. The staff encourage kids to hold and "squish" the toys. You can buy a giant pillow or keychain of the same item.

My daughter loves this store. She loves stuffies, almost an aficionado. She wouldn't buy one if it…read moredoesn't past muster. She loves this store from the first time she saw the name of it. Very cute, not standard fair style of animals of all sizes. You can put stuffies in costume stuffies. A bit pricey, especially the larger sizes. High quality, soft. Sort of the next step up if you're (your kid is) tired of the Beanie Boos.

Haven't had an issue so far. They are usually stocked and their staff is actually nice when the…read morestore is not too crowded and they are busy. The company overall has the best prices for video games. The times i've been there they actually have a great selection in stock for funkos and games.

This store's return policy and customer service are absolute garbage. Wouldn't take back a brand…read morenew piece of merchandise, even though it is defective, because it had been opened...there was no way to know it was defective before it had been opened. Shop worker couldn't have cared less, said he wouldn't do the return because he "can't take the hit" for another store location selling a defective item. The return policy on the receipt and website says nothing about needing to return to the exact store location the item was purchased from. Last time I buy anything from GameStop.

There are very few standalone toy stores, so when I find one, I like to browse. There wasn't…read moreanything that stood out here selection wise, but it was a good mix of items. Prices were reasonable and I recognized having many of the toys on display at home and the prices matched up to what I remember paying. There was a guy working but he was on his phone the whole time-not that I had any questions though anyway.

My son was turning 10, and I knew I had to do something special. Since he's a video game fanatic, I…read morewanted to do something fun that involved video games, and also kept his friends out of my house (Sorry, not sorry!) After reading a few mom blogs, I learned about GameTruck. The owner (I think he's the owner) Erik and his assistants are great. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless. The kids really enjoyed themselves, and Erik and his two assistants that he was training did an excellent job of managing all 20 (yes, 20!) kids. If I had to do it all again, I would book GameTruck in a heartbeat.

What a great and family thing to take your entire family to have some great fun. Excellent fun for…read morethe whole family. Your family's going to love this place...

Not the largest Target, but it has all the essentials you'd expect, including food, clothing, toys,…read moregadgets, and health products. The staff is helpful when needed, and the store is consistently clean and well stocked. Prices are typical for Target locations in the area.

(When did this get here!?) I just found out about this new-to-me spot about a week ago, and…read morecouldn't wait to check it out. It's a typical #Target - Everything is nice, neat, and organized. This is the first time I've seen security at a Target before, so that was wild.‍‍ You will definitely notice the price difference of certain items. LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION. __ I thrift. @dcthriftish I eat. @f.hux

I usually prefer TJ Maxx over Marshalls, so it pains me a little to say this, but the TJ Maxx in…read morethe Pentagon City area has been pretty underwhelming compared to the nearby Marshalls. Since I now work in Arlington, I visit both stores often, hoping to score the kinds of finds TJ Maxx is usually known for. Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck at this location. I still pop in from time to time out of habit and optimism, but more often than not, I leave empty-handed. Selection & Finds: The selection here feels hit or miss, leaning more toward miss lately. There's a sign for a "luxury" section, which initially caught my attention, but the items there tend to lack the quality you'd expect from something labeled luxury. It feels more like a concept than a well-executed section, which is disappointing when you're hoping to discover standout pieces. Store Experience: One of the biggest challenges with this location is how messy it can be. Racks often feel overcrowded, and items are frequently out of place, which makes browsing feel more like a chore than a fun treasure hunt. Compared to the Marshalls nearby, this store feels noticeably less organized and harder to shop. Service: The associates have been fine overall, but the general store upkeep makes the experience feel a bit rushed and less enjoyable than it should be. Pricing: The prices here can be decent, and I know TJ Maxx is known for good deals, but lately I've noticed more items that feel overpriced for what they are. Sometimes the discounts don't feel as significant as expected, especially when the quality doesn't quite match the price point. It makes it a little harder to justify purchases, especially when I'm not finding standout items to begin with. Overall, I still love TJ Maxx as a brand, but this particular location hasn't lived up to the standard I'm used to. If you're shopping in the Pentagon City area, you may have better luck at the nearby Marshalls.

Useless employees/manager included. Went to return a Runway item that I bought at Georgetown Tjmaxx…read more(receipt included and item was purchased only a day earlier), but they would not return it if it was missing a red tag or purple tag. No clue what tag they want considering the previous store did not provide it. Went back to Georgetown store and no one questioned the tag. Nobody wants to work at this store or help, but just point fingers telling me the other store can check the cameras to "really see you purchased it there". Oh and all this for a $100 item.

Just love this place so cute and so fun…read more Go here to fine something unique and special for you or others Employees ALWAYS helpful The cost is what it but you get what you pay for! They have a large selection of different Christmas styles from traditional to unique and a larger selection to choose from

Cute little store with so many small knick knacks available. We joined them for an open house and…read morethey were kind enough to have a nice charcuterie board out. Tons of cool stuff available. If you want to pick up a gift, this is definitely a good spot to check out

Best believe when I tell you how I was both excited and nervous at the same time. My girlfriend has…read morebeen telling me about the classes that she takes, and she decided to book me one to join her. I have never cooked outside of my home and only for a handful of people, so this was an experience! We showed up around the start time, put on our aprons, and prepared to get to work. It was only four of us in the class, all working at one table... I can't decide whether I'm happy it was a more intimate experience or if I would have preferred more participants so I have less attention to myself since it was my first time... Either way it was an absolute blast. The theme of this class was Spanish date night, so we made this chickpea asparagus dish, cheese-stuffed piquillos, Serrano ham- wrapped cod, and almond empanadas. The instruction was clear, tips were given throughout, and overall I found it to be a very approachable experience. Huge shoutout to Penny for doing a fantastic job. Oh, did I mention I used some new kitchen tools and quite frankly had to buy them in the store immediately after?? So fun.

Took a class for work and team building. Positives were the Chef who was amazing. He answered all…read morethe questions and was patient with our team. The melon wrapped in Proccuito (sp?) was delicious. Would have never put those flavors together. The clam pasta with cream/white wine sauce was also yummy. Downside the raspberry and fig galette was a little too sweet for me, but I learned how to make pie crust work. Also stand up eating at the end was not as fun as a sit down meal would have been l. I am actually surprised they don't have a sit down dining table set with all their extras in the center of the store, it would be great advertising! Overall, 4.5 stars.