Wondering where to find the best toy stores near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top toy stores in Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for toy stores.
1. Archie McPhee
Topping the list is Archie McPhee. Located at 1300 N. 45th St. (between North Stone Way and North Interlake Avenue) in Wallingford, the toy store and gift shop, which offers an eclectic array of toys and novelty items, is the highest rated toy store in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 319 reviews on Yelp.
Boasting the motto "We Make Weird" and an array of weird, funny and interesting toys and games, this is the spot to hunt for some unique entertainment. Current themes in store include monsters — from finger puppets to notebooks — squirrels with underpants, unicorns, pickles, horse heads and the famous rubber chicken. Check out the website for a full list of whacky offerings.
2. Blue Highway Games
Next up is West Queen Anne's Blue Highway Games, situated at 2203 Queen Anne Ave. N (between Boston and McGraw streets). With 4.5 stars out of 121 reviews on Yelp, the hobby shop and toy store has proven to be a local favorite.
Blue Highway stocks an extensive selection of board games, card games and role-playing games. Here you can buy and sell Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering cards, find strategy games and brain teasers, as well as classic board games. Check out the website for more information.
3. Top Ten Toys
Greenwood's Top Ten Toys, located at 120 N. 85th St. (between North Palatine and North First avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the toy store, which offers art supplies and more, 4.5 stars out of 115 reviews.
With a selection of toys and games described as science-oriented, gender-neutral, multicultural, ecological, imaginative and more, the shop's mission is to "keep healthy play alive," the website notes. Expect to find everything from stuffed animals to Legos, chemistry sets, musical instruments, arts and craft supplies, and much more.
4. Math 'n' Stuff
Over in Northgate, check out Math 'n' Stuff, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 43 reviews on Yelp. You can find the toy store and arts and crafts supplier, which offers tabletop games and more, at 8926 Roosevelt Way NE (between 89th and 90th streets).
Math 'n' Stuff stocks math- and science-oriented entertainment, and also doubles as a place to game. Expect Lego, erector and block sets; strategy games like The Settlers of Catan; card games like Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon. You'll also see flash cards, game rentals, toys and books. Explore the full selection on the website.
