M J Beanz — Local services in Town of Oyster Bay

I never like to bash businesses but I am very disgusted about what happened to me today at MJ Beanz in Plainview, and I feel the need to share it. I went into the store to ask for a donation for our school’s annual fundraiser. I was told the owner was not present, but the staff would relay the message and give her the school forms that I left for her. About 30 minutes later, a staff member called me and said the owner would not give a donation because the School is not close enough to the store, even though we are located only 15 minutes away. I explained that we are a PRIVATE CATHOLIC school with students from all over and certainly have families that live very close by. Still no. She then proceeded to tell me that the owner looked my name up in their computer system and noticed that I had not purchased anything from them since 2022, and that was the real reason they were not donating. WOW. DISGUSTING. Apparently the owner of this store will hold it against you if you do not spend the amount of money she thinks you should spend in her OVERPRICED store. Big mistake. I will be spreading the word about this overrated, overpriced store and it’s greedy, self serving owner.

Responding to owners response: What is “unbecoming” is you not welcoming an old customer back with open arms, but instead, deciding to be spiteful and hold it against them for not shopping in your store for two years. Maybe there are reasons for that- Maybe they moved, maybe they were ill, Maybe their child outgrew toys ,maybe They had to prioritize their spending in this horrible economy and did not feel the need to spend $30 on a jar of slime. I’m sure none of these reasons entered into your Selfish, narcissistic mind. I came into your store with good intentions-Asking for a small donation to support a local Elementary school which in turn, would benefit you by bringing new customers into your store. According to you that makes me a “bully” which is so laughable to anyone that knows me. Your immaturity is astounding and based on other reviews of you and your staff on here, I see that I am not alone in my view of...

I cannot recommend MJ Beanz in Plainview enough! My experience there was nothing short of amazing. The staff went above and beyond to make our visit special, especially for my autistic son.

From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. One of the employees immediately greeted us with a genuine smile and offered assistance. My son has specific interests and can sometimes feel overwhelmed in busy places, but the staff was so understanding and patient. They took the time to listen to his needs and even showed him toys that matched his interests without rushing him or us.

What truly touched me was their kindness and attentiveness. When my son became a bit overstimulated, a team member calmly and warmly engaged with him, helping him feel safe and comfortable. Their genuine care and empathy were evident in every interaction.

This wasn’t just a shopping trip—it was an experience where my son felt seen and valued, and for that, I’m incredibly grateful. MJ Beanz has earned a loyal customer, and I can’t wait to return. If you’re looking for a toy store with a heart, this is the...

If i could I would put zero stars for this store. My siblings (20f, 18f, 16m) and I (22f) went to this store in hopes to find somethings to purchase for some summer fun. We walked in and immediately the employees there started to stare and follow us around. We were just strolling through the store, when this older woman with glasses kept following us around to the point where she was ON TOP of my younger sibling. I found a mad lib for us to do but continued on. My siblings ended up in the back playing with some childrens books. The same woman followed and said to one of my siblings “i dont think you guys are into the baby books” when my sibling replied that she was, the woman proceeded to say “i feel sorry for you” in a rude manner. We took offense and immediately left because we felt so uncomfortable. If this is how you treat customers.. we feel sorry for you. We will never return...