Dymocks Sydney
Dymocks Sydney is the flagship store of Australia's long-running bookshop chain on George Street, spanning two floors of books, stationery, and gifts alongside an in-house cafe. It isn't a dedicated toy retailer, but its ground-floor kids' section is set apart from the rest of the shop and stocked with picture books, games, and small gift-worthy toys, which is likely why it shows up in toy searches for the city. Staff are frequently praised for helping customers track down specific titles and gift ideas.
What people praise
- Kids' section praised as a distinct, comfortable space for younger shoppers
- Staff repeatedly singled out by name for going out of their way to help
- Strong stock of hard-copy extras like birthday cards, stationery, and book-related gifts
- Comfortable seating throughout, making browsing with children easier
Worth knowing
- This is primarily a bookshop, so its toy and game selection is smaller than a dedicated toy retailer's.
Our take: Dymocks earns its spot here on sheer review volume and consistency, not because it's a toy specialist. If you want books plus a gift or two for a child, it's an easy stop. For a deep toy selection, look further down this list.


