- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Movies |
- All
Kids At Heart Toys
Rating Details »
Category: Toy Stores [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne3445 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 231-2954
- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Kids At Heart Toys
I really, really like this place. I've never failed to find the perfect present for a friend's kid - they have tons of educational and crafty options, lots of books and stuffed animals, you can pick up and try out almost everything, and from my scattered observations things are mostly made in The U S of A. The products are pretty much arranged by age which is really helpful. And the staff is hands-off but always friendly, and I do get the sense that if you had a question they would be more than happy to answer it.
Support a local biz and check this place out next time you need a gift for that curious but picky 3-year old.
This is a very nice neighbourhood toy store and apparently with a generous community heart. That observation is based on the bulletin board in the back with all the donation thank you letters.
My son and I wandered in a few days ago. It's an attractive and relatively small store, that jammed with all sorts of well-made and intelligent toys that seem to be targeted to the under 12 set.
We also met up with his mother who was in the process of buying a few fun bath toys for her grandson. She's right in her comment that this place is too "natural" for what our son likes to buy, play with, and of course lose. In other words, if you're looking for Magic cards or the latest movie-related toy (e.g. Transformers), this store offers some nice alternatives and even an upgrade.
I had another chance to head over to Kids at Heart Toys this past week and really enjoyed myself. It really is just so cute inside that you can be won over just from all the goodies...
But, this time while shopping we were walking around near the infant toys and someone did help us. We still actually had to ask her instead of being asked, but at least she was THERE. We asked for some ideas on toys that my 4-month old niece could "grow into". We got some great suggestions, and my niece really loves to shove that wooden teether into her mouth.
This is the kind of place that can be fun for all ages... in fact, next time I might need to head over w/o my niece in mind - I might find something cool for myself.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
-
7/7/2009
They had some really cute and cool stuff in this place, but I have to say that I was pretty… Read more »
I can't help but think, "Why is it bad to steal from babies again?" while coveting the adorable plushie dinosaur conga line in this well stocked toy store. You see, doesn't everyone need a squishy, brightly colored dino entourage trailing behind them on their best & worst days? Think of all those mind-numbing meetings, nerve-wracking appointments, & not to mention exquisitely painful encounters of the worst kind (you know what I'm talking about) where a quick squish & snuffle are needed. Security blankets & woobies be damned, all the cool toddlers are toting otter finger puppets cuz plushies are the new mink. And when it's too cold & damp to brave the outdoors, that Planet Earth polar bear 1000 piece puzzle is tempting if not outright cruel--there's only so many shades of white these cataract filled eyes can discern, ya know? Which reminds me, my fossilized B-day is coming up so let's get that dino conga line going. Nothing like getting uncomfortably close to another decade to bring out your inner snugglebunny. Oh & yes, they have those creepy life-like baby dolls that perform all sorts of repulsively realistic bodily functions for all your Charles Lee Ray-fueled nightmares http://www.iconsoffrig...
The best toy store in Portland! I was very impressed with all that Kids at heart offered at the Hawthorne St. Fair. I mean there were face painters, several obstacle course type games, a magician and on and on. The whole back parking lot was all for kids! It's apparent that the owners take pride in what they do and offer! The staff is great at recommending toys that are age appropriate which is so helpful for those of us who are a little overwhelmed. Yeah toys!
"OMG I remember when I used to come here when I was little & be obsessed w/ toys." -the little girl walking by the store as I walk into the store....
How can you walk by a toy store & not be mesmerized...OK fine. Maybe it IS just me.
They have so much stuff jammed beautifully into this tiny store. They have finger puppets, which I proceeded to play with by myself. I rock, I know. If there was one that looked like me I would've bought it fo'sho.
They have a lot of stuffed animals, board games, figurines, etc. They have those sticker books that I never got to have as a kid too! I should've bought the whole display to make up for that missing part of my childhood.
All the adults in there seemed to have an excuse for being in there like nieces and nephews and what nots. I may have to wait at least 9 month til I'll have a niece so until then I'll just have to do.
Price Schmrice! I love this store. My 1-1/2 yr old beats the crap out of the drum set we got for the bath tub. I have to say, sometimes she cries because I've gotten so consumed with playing on them when we take a bath, that I forget she's just sitting there with 2 sticks.
heh.
The atlas' - bath toys - animals.....they're all wonderful and imaginative. Plus they wrap your presents. It took a while, but aside from the time it took being slightly annoying, it was sweet to see how much effort they were putting into it.
lovely place.
Kids at Heart is Hawthorne's resident toy store whose selection presents a healthy blend of cute, expensive toys and kid oriented stuff with tried and true favorites. Barbie coexists with wooden toys for smart kids and there's plenty of playmobile in the mix, too.
You can buy plenty of stickers to fill your sticker book, coloring books, and puzzles, too. There's also a room off to the side with a good selection of children's books.
This is another great toy store. There are tons of stuffed toys, Brio trains, wooden toys, and Sanrio products. While the store is a bit small (compared to Finnegan's), it has a great selection for a local, neighborhood toy store. Kids are always happy to go in here and the staff is great.
Plus they have a reading room!
This is my old reliable when I need to buy a gift for a child. This story has very little commercial tie-in corporate crap. Instead, one finds high quality, intelligent and creative toys, books and accessories for kids under 12 years old. I loved these types of toy stores as a kid and prefer shopping in them now that I'm an adult. Only complaint: a little on the small side.
