5 Best Toy Stores in Chicago (2026)

Target's downtown Chicago State Street location is a multi-level department store carrying toys alongside groceries, clothing, electronics, and home goods. It's centrally located and easy to reach for both locals and tourists, though its scale means service and stock levels vary more than the specialty shops on this list. It's by far the most reviewed name on this page.

Good Games Chicago is a Lincoln Park game store near DePaul's campus, specializing in board games, Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering trading cards, and tabletop miniatures, with in-store space to play. Staff are described as helping customers pick the right game for their group rather than just pushing a sale. It holds a 4.9 rating across nearly 500 reviews.

SMASH Toys and Collectibles is a small shop on the far Northwest Side specializing in action figures, including a notable GI Joe and Star Wars selection, alongside dolls and collectibles. The owner is named repeatedly in reviews for friendly, knowledgeable service and fair pricing on both new and vintage items. It holds a 4.8 rating.

Nakama Toys in Logan Square specializes in anime, video game, and kaiju collectibles, with a particular focus on Gunpla model kits and S.H. Figuarts action figures. Reviewers describe it as having the best stock of specialized figures in the city, restocking frequently and posting updates on social media. It holds a 4.8 rating.

Timeless Toys is a Lincoln Square shop carrying toys, books, and games across a wide range of ages and price points, with in-store gift wrapping, weekly storytime, and both online and in-person shopping. Reviewers describe it as feeling like the classic neighborhood toy shop many grew up visiting. It holds a 4.9 rating, the highest on this page.