The ONLY place that had the item I was looking for & was willing to ship the large, heavy item. I had a question about my order and they instantly got back to me. My huge lava lamp was BEAUTIFULLY boxed and shipped with no problems! I wish I lived closer to this store, it appears to be “one of a kind” with the service they offer and toys they carry! Would certainly order again from them! We need to support businesses like these.

Definitely a great store for kids! There is always so much excitement and everyone working there is so nice! Highly recommended!

The Gingerbread House is a happy place to shop. From the children who are enjoying the store to the friendly, helpful staff, my day is brightened.

The Gingerbread House has been a staple of this city since I was a child, probably before. Whenever we come back to town to visit we stop here with my child to see the new toys. We try to order all my nieces and nephews bday gifts and Christmas gifts here. If you have a young child this is an must stop location. But be prepared to buy toys because you are guaranteed to find something your child will want.

Great customer service!

Friendly and helpful staff plus unique and high-quality selection make every visit a delightful and fun experience. This is hands down the best place to shop for all of the babies and kiddos in your life. Bonus points for setting up stations where kids can play with all of the newest toys. Locally owned. Shop dog is pretty great too

We absolutely love the Gingerbread House! I love supporting small businesses in our town, but they make it easy to support because of their hard work in providing unique toys and things that you won’t find anywhere else! The staff is always so helpful in finding toys and activities that are right for your child’s age, likes and abilities! My one reason for giving them 4 stars instead of 5 is for price. I do realize that the items they offer are superior quality to that of the items in a big box store. That said, I still have a hard time spending $20 on a baby chew toy that won’t even be played with for more than a few months. And I rarely spend more than $25-30 on a friend’s birthday gift, yet it can be tricky to find items that they’d love that are in that price range. Maybe that’s trivial, but it does sometimes play into my choice in where to buy gifts. Outside of that, I highly recommend them!

I really could not be happier with my experiences at the Gingerbread House. The selection of toys is fantastic - unique options, fair prices, and some toys I can remember loving as a child as well. But what really sells this place is the customer service. Everyone was super helpful. I brought my mother and grandmother to get some shopping done for the kids in our family. We were able to get ALL of our shopping done in one day. Plus, they offer free gift wrapping. That is AMAZING!! Being able to spend the day with my family and helping my grandmother complete her Christmas shopping/wrapping is a great feeling and I couldn’t have done that without this store. Thank you, Gingerbread House!

The Bloomington-Normal community is lucky to have such an amazing local toy store! Kate and her employees go above and beyond to help you find the perfect gift. The online store, shipping options, and complimentary gift wrap makes shopping for birthdays and baby showers so much easier! Plus, the shop dog wink is an ADORABLE addition to the store! Thank you, Gingerbread House!

This toy store is a wonderful place to find something unique for everyone! I love buying gifts for baby showers and birthdays here, because they have the most adorable gift wrap, that is free!! The store is super clean, Kate and the staff are awesome, and I always have an excellent experience! So happy they have an online store and shipping now!

Such a great store! Amazing staff and great selection! Whether you’re looking for a toy for your kids, a gift for someone else’s kids, or maybe even something for yourself, the gingerbread house has something for you! We drive 40+ miles just to go to this store. That’s how good it is!

A gem for the generations! I great up going to the Gingerbread House and so happy for the new ownership so my son can enjoy the fun and excitement of a trip to The Gingerbread House. We are always met with a smile and outstanding service. Great selections for all ages and free gift wrap is a Christmas miracle! You gotta come to the Gingerbread House!

I am frequently in the store with my children but recently wanted to make a purchase online so my kids wouldnt see what I was buying them for Christmas. The online ordering was a piece of cake and they wrapped and delivered my items THE SAME DAY!!! Are you kidding me!?! Incredible service from an amazing small business in our town. Whether you live here or not, please visit (store or online) for amazing kids toys. They also give back to our community in so many ways. Thank you again GH for your excellent service!

We love going here! They always have the best toys and most of them are off the beaten path, so you know you are getting something unique! Locally owned 👊🏻 Women owned 👊🏻 Always giving back 👊🏻A true gem in our community!

The staff at The Gingerbread House are wonderful people (Wink is pretty wonderful,too!) who have great suggestions about what toys would work to give as gifts. This is by far one of my childrens favorite places in town!

Great locally owned business. Very friendly and helpful when picking out something age appropriate. Kids love that they can try out so many toys too. Big selection of STEM toys. Prices can be a bit higher than online or big box stores, but willing to pay that premium to stay local. Free gift wrap.

This is the only store we buy childrens items whether it be toys, games or baby items. The selection is great and the customer service is outstanding. To find such a jewel in Bloomington/Normal is just fantastic!!!

Ive picked up some educational toys for my niece and they have all been a hit. The staff is so amazing too! Im in the service industry and this place knows customer service, they make you feel like youre the only one in the store because they give you individualized attention. I highly recommend this place for toys for kids of all ages!

I love shopping at The Gingerbread House. Ive been able to find some unique items as well as vintage toys I can remember having myself. And theyve been a huge hit with the kids! You can really tell the owners work hard to provide quality, educational toys - and that they care about their customers and the community. Glad to see such an awesome Bloomington tradition is being carried on so well.

Been going here since I was a child and now its awesome I take my son here. Such a wonderful local business for the community and the generations that have enjoyed it. Thank you

The gingerbread house is a special Jewel in our community. It offers the greatest service and the best toys in the area. The owners contribute a lot to make our community a better place!

I love the atmosphere at this toy store (dont miss both buildings). Prices are competitive with that big toy store across town, but the people are better and the profit stays local. #BuyLocal

A fantastic locally owned toy shop in Bloomington that has something for every child. Great place to find a gift that will last a lifetime! The new storefront is beautiful!

They help us pick the right toys for my kids! They loved them!

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff! Everything youd want in a small locally owned toy store! Tradition meets contemporary.

The store is on the mark with everything they sell! Even beautifully wrapped and delivered out Christmas gifts to us. The best of the best!

Super cute toy store!! Great selection and they will wrap your purchases - perfect for birthday presents and Christmas!

This place is the best! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff - they helped me pick the perfect gifts that the kids loved!

Their customer service is on another level. Grateful for the staff at the Gingerbread House!

I love shopping at this place--they give the best recommendations for age appropriate toys!

One stop shop for Christmas and birthdays! Love this place and the great customer service is why I keep coming back.