Gingerbread House Toys

Mauricio

2023-05

I had a wonderful time exploring the Gingerbread House toy store! This store is a fantastic destination for anyone looking for a great selection of toys, games, and puzzles. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and they are always happy to help customers find what they are looking for. The store is clean and well-organized, making it easy to navigate and find the perfect toy for your child. I especially appreciate the fact that they carry a wide range of toys, from classic games and puzzles to the latest gadgets and technology. Overall, I highly recommend the Gingerbread House toy store to anyone in Bloomington looking for a fun and engaging shopping experience!

Gretchen Shelly

2023-11

Great selection of educational toys with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Plus, they gift wrap at no additional charge.

Esmeralda Cortez

2023-10

My go to place to order tonies !! I also love that they used a recycled box and had a word search on the other side of the order summary the doggie was cute too 😍

Lauren Trakhman

2023-05

Simply the best toy store - we are loyal shoppers all the way from Annapolis. The gift wrap is so cute and the shipping is fast. This store rocks!!

Diane Bielanski

2022-05

This store has some very unique and unusual gifts for children. I will definitely keep them on my list in the future!

Nancy Moran

2023-07

This company is amazing. They have so many toys for my grandson at great prices. Shipping is always fast and accurate. And costumer service is the absolute BEST!

Patti Michaels

2023-05

I live in Oregon and have ordered several times from Gingerbread House. They are very customer service oriented and a pleasure to order from. My orders are always shipped promptly and I love their personal handwritten notes of thanks. I will continue to order from here and encourage friends and family to do the same. I hope someday to visit the store.Thank you Gingerbread House for all you do and your wonderful customer service.

Carrie Mullins

2022-05

My family & I have loved the Gingerbread House for years! Such an awesome local toy store with unique (& super cute) gifts for every age. Wink the shop dog is the best, but so is the service and the local delivery!

Abi Huber

2020-05

We absolutely love the Gingerbread House! I love supporting small businesses in our town, but they make it easy to support because of their hard work in providing unique toys and things that you won’t find anywhere else! The staff is always so helpful in finding toys and activities that are right for your child’s age, likes and abilities! My one reason for giving them 4 stars instead of 5 is for price. I do realize that the items they offer are superior quality to that of the items in a big box store. That said, I still have a hard time spending $20 on a baby chew toy that won’t even be played with for more than a few months. And I rarely spend more than $25-30 on a friend’s birthday gift, yet it can be tricky to find items that they’d love that are in that price range. Maybe that’s trivial, but it does sometimes play into my choice in where to buy gifts. Outside of that, I highly recommend them!

Laura Long

2020-05

This toy store is a wonderful place to find something unique for everyone! I love buying gifts for baby showers and birthdays here, because they have the most adorable gift wrap, that is free!! The store is super clean, Kate and the staff are awesome, and I always have an excellent experience! So happy they have an online store and shipping now!

Michelle Mayer

2019-05

I really could not be happier with my experiences at the Gingerbread House. The selection of toys is fantastic - unique options, fair prices, and some toys I can remember loving as a child as well. But what really sells this place is the customer service. Everyone was super helpful. I brought my mother and grandmother to get some shopping done for the kids in our family. We were able to get ALL of our shopping done in one day. Plus, they offer free gift wrapping. That is AMAZING!! Being able to spend the day with my family and helping my grandmother complete her Christmas shopping/wrapping is a great feeling and I couldn’t have done that without this store. Thank you, Gingerbread House!

Toni G

2022-05

The ONLY place that had the item I was looking for & was willing to ship the large, heavy item. I had a question about my order and they instantly got back to me. My huge lava lamp was BEAUTIFULLY boxed and shipped with no problems! I wish I lived closer to this store, it appears to be “one of a kind” with the service they offer and toys they carry! Would certainly order again from them! We need to support businesses like these.

Abby Larsen

2023-05

A gem for the generations! I grew up going to the Gingerbread House and so happy for the new ownership so my son can enjoy the fun and excitement of a trip to The Gingerbread House. We are always met with a smile and outstanding service. Great selections for all ages and free gift wrap is a Christmas miracle! You gotta come to the Gingerbread House!

Marisa Larkin

2020-05

The Bloomington-Normal community is lucky to have such an amazing local toy store! Kate and her employees go above and beyond to help you find the perfect gift. The online store, shipping options, and complimentary gift wrap makes shopping for birthdays and baby showers so much easier! Plus, the shop dog wink is an ADORABLE addition to the store! Thank you, Gingerbread House!

Russell Waehler

2023-10

I wish I could give 0 stars, they advertise toys online that they don't even have in stock, then issue a refund days later when it is too late to get there for a birthday!

Andrew Woodman

2017-05

Great locally owned business. Very friendly and helpful when picking out something age appropriate. Kids love that they can try out so many toys too. Big selection of STEM toys. Prices can be a bit higher than online or big box stores, but willing to pay that premium to stay local. Free gift wrap.

Laura Rineer

2020-05

Friendly and helpful staff plus unique and high-quality selection make every visit a delightful and fun experience. This is hands down the best place to shop for all of the babies and kiddos in your life. Bonus points for setting up stations where kids can play with all of the newest toys. Locally owned. Shop dog is pretty great too

Allison Beehner

2020-05

I am frequently in the store with my children but recently wanted to make a purchase online so my kids wouldn't see what I was buying them for Christmas. The online ordering was a piece of cake and they wrapped and delivered my items THE SAME DAY!!! Are you kidding me!?! Incredible service from an amazing small business in our town. Whether you live here or not, please visit (store or online) for amazing kids toys. They also give back to our community in so many ways. Thank you again GH for your excellent service!

Tyler Bielawski

2020-05

Such a great store! Amazing staff and great selection! Whether you’re looking for a toy for your kids, a gift for someone else’s kids, or maybe even something for yourself, the gingerbread house has something for you! We drive 40+ miles just to go to this store. That’s how good it is!

Kenneth Knepler

2022-05

The Gingerbread House has been a staple of this city since I was a child, probably before. Whenever we come back to town to visit we stop here with my child to see the new toys. We try to order all my nieces and nephews bday gifts and Christmas gifts here. If you have a young child this is an must stop location. But be prepared to buy toys because you are guaranteed to find something your child will want.

Brooke Kennard

2023-09

Excellent shop with totally unique items.Staff made a great recommendation for an upcoming three year old’s birthday!

Jessica Wells

2023-05

Super fast shipping, a sweet hand written card, and the order is printed on the back of a coloring sheet that my little on loved! Will definitely be ordering from here again!

Jack Slocum

2016-05

I've picked up some educational toys for my niece and they have all been a hit. The staff is so amazing too! I'm in the service industry and this place knows customer service, they make you feel like you're the only one in the store because they give you individualized attention. I highly recommend this place for toys for kids of all ages!

Kothan Narasiman

2024-04

Worst customer service at the front desk for billing and gift wrapping.

Sherry Dee

2023-05

It’s so awesome to support a family owned store. I ordered an item and it was such a great price! It arrived just in time for my grandson’s 2nd birthday!

Natalie McDonald

2022-05

This past summer my six year old daughter left behind her wallet at the Bloomington Gingerbread House. We live in Iowa, and I was unaware she even lost her wallet. Since Calista had her school ID in there, the Gingerbread House sent her wallet- still with her $16- to her school for her and she was thrilled. We will be back every time we visit family in Bloomington! What an adorable children’s shop, with caring and lovely people. Thank you!

Michelle Mayer

2016-05

I love shopping at The Gingerbread House. I've been able to find some unique items as well as vintage toys I can remember having myself. And they've been a huge hit with the kids! You can really tell the owners work hard to provide quality, educational toys - and that they care about their customers and the community. Glad to see such an awesome Bloomington tradition is being carried on so well.

Emily Hart

2023-05

Super fast shipping! My four year old LOVED the clay that was thrown in as a free gift with our order! Thank you!!

Sara Keene

2020-05

The staff at The Gingerbread House are wonderful people (Wink is pretty wonderful,too!) who have great suggestions about what toys would work to give as gifts. This is by far one of my children's favorite places in town!

Meryl Brown

2020-05

We love going here! They always have the best toys and most of them are off the beaten path, so you know you are getting something unique! Locally owned 👊🏻 Women owned 👊🏻 Always giving back 👊🏻A true gem in our community!