Kazoodles Toys — Attraction in Vancouver

I like Kazoodles a lot. They're a little local toy store, and they really are careful about what kinds of toys they'll carry. You'll find the standard midrange toys (Melissa & Doug, etc), along with some higher end playthings (HABA, Waldorf Dolls, etc.) and some basics, too. On the suggestion of the owner, we got our Bilibo and our Plasma car for last year's "Santa" gifts for the kids. They still play with both things every single day! Which is more than I can say for the play kitchen that I spent more than I care to divulge on, or half of the things I've bought them, really. Clearly, Kazoodles knows their clientele! They've got a great facebook presence and are prompt to answer online queries: "Do you guys have the Elf on the Shelf?" "Yes! We only have 3 left, would you like me to hold one for you?" Simple as that! For the record holiday elf-lovers, they are the ONLY "Elf Adoption Center" in the Portland Metro Area!

The shopping center where Kazoodles is located is pretty centrally placed, in Eastern-Central Vancouver. It's easy to access from all parts of town...I'm coming from Camas, so it's a bit of a drive, but not as much as their location in downtown Vancouver was!

The store is excellent, and set up for kids to enjoy while parents shop. While they don't have an isolated play-ampitheatre like SpielWerk, they're also a lot more affordably priced (Sorry SpielWerk!)! I shop both stores for my kids, and recommend Kazoodles as a great spot for birthday gifts, and your own kids as well. I think they even wrap. Which is always a deal-sealer for me, as I'm a chronic last-minute birthday...

I brought my son is who is on the spectrum. Immediately he started putting everything he could in the basket I was carrying. As I was looking for a way to put some of the items back on the shelf without my son getting upset, Leah (hopefully I am spelling that right) immediately told me she knew how to handle the situation. I brought all the items to the front and she was able to keep my son distracted with toys while she hid the other items I wasn't going to purchase assuring me not to worry about having to stock them back. Her slight of hand was nothing I have ever seen before. I didn't even catch her hiding most of the toys myself because she was that good. She was extremely friendly and patient and knowledgeable about what they had in the store. Greeted me immediately when I entered the store and pointed me to sensory items after I told her my child was autistic. She was very assuring and kind. Not exaggerating when I say its the best customer service I've ever had in my entire life. Thank you Leah. You're...

SIMPLY ADORABLE! What a nice toy store should be like. I traveled home to visit family, and this lovely toy store was a great find today. The store is immaculate and very well organized. The staff is wonderful. There is a huge variety of gifts from newborn age to teens. If you’re looking for a unique gift, stuffed animal, book, or cool gift, this is the spot. It isn’t your run of the mill, commercial reproduction selection that you’ll find at a grocery/superstore. This is precisely what I was looking for.

I’m very happy with the gift I purchased for my daughter. I’ll definitely visit again next time I’m in this neck of the woods. I think the prices are very competitive, as I’m conscientious of prices. I googled several items and their prices are on point. There are some really cute little purses, coin purses, tea sets, wooden toys, and nice quality kitchen items for little kitchens. I wish I had more time to spend looking at all of the adorable treasures.

Don’t miss this cute and unique store....