Ali Cat Toys — Attraction in Carrboro

Love this toy store. It reminds me of toy store from when I was a kid in the 90s. Lots of fun classic and new toys. Huge selection of up to date toys. We go at least once a month and there's always new trending toys and the prices are usually better than Amazon. Especially on the smaller cute stuff. Like the Nee Doh stuff. The prices are way better than anywhere online and they always have new stuff. Today we got a really awesome nee doh cube that is totally different than anything else they make. Its almost like gel inside and is so much fun to play with. They said it's a brand new product they just got. We love the staff!! They are very friendly and helpful. They always make us feel welcome and appreciated. They always ask if we need anything gift wrapped when we are checking out which is awesome and so helpful if you're there for a gift because you can grab it and go straight to a party and they wrap it up for you. It's just the best. It's the only toy store around and it's just awesome. Definitely a great place to go shop around with the kiddos or by yourself. Especially great if you like to shop locally and support local businesses. Also I need to add that they have stuff for newborns all the way to teens, even adults. Massive plushy and puppet selection. Tons of books and puzzles and cool rocks and art stuff. It's really got everything. The baby section will really surprise you because of how much adorable stuff they have. A big variety too. So you can really shop here for...

I would recommend the store and merchandise, but on October 10th after my experience with staff I will never return unfortunately. I was looking forward to letting my 18 month old granddaughter pick out a new Jelicat stuffed animal and let her out of her stroller, since no one was around me to chose her favorite one when an employee walked up assisting customer and space was limited so I apologized for being in their way, picked up granddaughter and stepped to the side. The customer was friendly and obviously felt bad but the employee did not acknowledge me for 5 minutes which is a long time holding an impatient toddler in my arms who was actively trying to escape, all while the stroller didn’t fit in the aisle and I was trying to stay out of their way. The employee was focused on selling the product. The entire visit no one offered any help or even said welcome, all I received was glances as if I was stealing or attempting to steal. I watched staff help everyone but me. We left with one new Jelicat that my granddaughter loves and she’s thrilled about that and although I wanted to buy more that day, due to treatment by staff I didn’t purchase anything else and will not...

Best store ever! So easy to miss. Inside the little mall in Carrboro, next to the entrance to Elmo's Cafe. I have a ton of friends with kids age infant to preteen and I always shopped online to avoid toy stores. I stopped here accidentally once and now go there for every birthday, holiday, etc. They have "educational toys" but don't let that fool you into thinking they are boring toys. Everything I've bought there has received better reviews from KIDS AND PARENTS than anything I bought on Amazon. They sell a child's size bow and arrow set that was developed and made by two kids who are saving their proceeds for college. My niece had a bow after she saw Brave but it fell apart quickly. We bought her this bow and it never leaves her site: she's learning real archery with kid safe and affordable equipment. They have alphabet blocks for more languages than just English. Their books and puzzles are fun and entertaining. There are science kits for all ages. And of course stuffed animals! Even though it is a locally owned small shop, you aren't going to pay more than you would at a big box store. I cannot recommend...