“The Thinking Spot is a welcoming haven for book lovers, especially those with a passion for STEM. The thoughtfully curated collection offers a wealth of resources for both students and adults. The books are well-organized by category, making browsing a breeze. Whether you're seeking to expand your knowledge or explore new topics, their selection is sure to ignite your curiosity. Plus, they host a variety of engaging events and meetups, (schedule published in their website). I’m looking forward to my next visit!”
“The swing arrived timely and to the joy of the grandchildren. We had already secured lines to the tree branch so all we had to do was attach the swing lines to the lines from the branch. The swing is perfect, very high quality and easy to install. The first riders were the the grandparents!”
“Quite the snazzy store for big middle aged kiddos to play in. Also, if you need or want to find a unique gift that you can't find in a Target or Walmart store, tis the place to go.
Fun noise makers, kaleidescopic toys, cars, magnetic monsters and more. Plus art supplies like scissors, clay, paper, wiggly squiggly pens, and more.”
“Store manager Jessica is awesome. She had a lot of patience with my questions and helped me a ton with a discount she provided in the store. Definitely coming back when we’re in town!!”
“I love the reinvention. They're doing their best to still have a great selection of books, but I appreciate the variety of higher margin, toys and games to keep them afloat. It's just a good vibe in there!”
10AM - 8PM
12731 Wayzata Blvd Suite 2245, Minnetonka“This was my first trip to a Games by James store the puzzle selection was wonderful. The staff was amazing a big shout out to Steven for holding the puzzle for me and to William plus Anthony helping me get home via Google maps.
Great service overall I will be back.”
“First time to celebrate their relocation. Perfect spot to be nestled in Union Depot.Lots of train tables, accessories and trains. Their birthday party room is cute with a side room for a small bounce house, block room and gift shop”
“So much fun! Clean and very diverse stations, something for every child from dentist station to baking muffins, to camping in the woods to being a firefighter, this place offers a lot for children and their adult.”
9:30AM - 8PM
5021 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park“I absolutely love this location for both purchasing and selling items. For starters the staff are amazing when it comes to helping find what is needed and welcoming you into the store. I almost did not go due to the reviews but given my past experience in a similar industry I know that when people don't get their way they try to sabotage places. I am happy I chose to go into this location. It has a wide selection of clothing and even when the staff are extremely busy they still welcome customers and help them find things when needed. While I was there someone became rude to a staff member and despite this customers attitude the staff remained professional. I will be continuing to shop at this location it is clean and a positive environment. The staff all seem to get along and work together.
When selling to the location the staff are quick and accurate with timing. I brought in multiple bins and they purchased a lot of the items and explained to me why they passed on the rest. They answered all of my questions that I asked and were very transparent about the way that they priced the items.
Don't let the negative reviews of Karen's push you away from this Once Upon a Child. This was the best experience I had at any of the locations I have been to. I almost did and I am happy that I didn't and chose to give this place a try.
Selection 5/5
Cleanliness 5/5
Customer Service 5/5
Overall experience 5/5”
“Stopped by to get a very specific book for a baby gift. The associate searched with me until we found it.
The check-out clerk was very friendly and signed me up for the rewards program. Great experience”