Calico Cat Toy Shoppe

In the toy section, there were toys for all ages. Science experiments with cans, stuffed animals, plastic animal statues, and random trinkets. There were kids books too. I got a small lion animal statue for $ 4.
In the games section, which is next door, there were a bunch of interesting games of all types. There is a new game called Man Bites Dog which is about $ 10 where you try and create a funny caption with cards. There are chess sets and different types of dice. There are teensy dice and 20-​number dice.
The staff was friendly and the place was clean. I would recommend these two merged stores to anyone.

First time visiting Bainbridge Island and stopped in this store (7÷14÷15) with some friends from out-​of-​town who had their young daughter with them. While browsing the store and waiting for my friends, I used my smartphone to take note of some of the cool and neat toys for my daughters (who were not with me). An older woman in her 60’s (I’m guessing store manager) approached me and while staring at my phone, rudely asked if I «needed any help», not once but twice. She made it more than apparent she was not offering me help but telling me to buy something or leave. Advice to Calico Cat Toy Shoppe: If your business is selling items to the public, then treat the customers as guests instead of annoyances. I was debating on purchasing a toy until the older woman lost my business and as a result, I’m now writing this post for all your «future» customers.

This is a capital-​F Fabulous toy store, not to be missed, whether you are young or old, as long as you are young at heart! From the classic toys and games of my youth, to toys that I’ve never seen elsewhere, to the latest trendy toys of the day… this place has it all, in droves.
As others have mentioned, this is really a two-​part store, with the east section comprised of toys and the left section comprised of games. Each section has its own door, and both are deep. One could spend hours, literally, checking out all the toys and games and stuffed animals and tricks and doo-​dads in these places! You can play games at the tables in the rear of the game store, and the staff in both sections are friendly and knowledgeable about their merchandise.
If you have a kid, or know a kid, or ARE a kid, or have to get a gift for a kid, or are simply a kid at heart, you must come to this store/​s. It really is special, and fun.

Love, love, love this place! My daughter and I stopped by today, and the owner is so friendly… very customer oriented. We were browsing some of the card games, and the owner informed us she had a pack open, and then invited us to play a quick round with her. So fun! We were the only ones in the store, so we played two rounds (with my daughter winning both times!). Needless to say, we bought the game, and will definitely be returning here!

In Winslow on Bainbridge Island Traveling to a weekend out on the Olympic Peninsula. Realized that we had no gift for a child who was celebrating a birthday … the main reason for the weekend getaway with family. Durn! Always forget something. Was going to run to RiteAid … uptown Winslow … try to find a not-​too-​plastic gift, buy wrapping paper, tape, card, scissors, etc. Fortunately, remembered Calico Cat in downtown Winslow instead. We told the gal in the store the age of the child, how much we wanted to spend, etc. We went and grabbed a latte and pastry at Bainbridge Bakers a few doors down. When we came back to Calico Cat, the gift was all wrapped too! This place is a real toy store. Lots of quality toys. A real gem. Like all places on the island, service probably depends on who is working that day. My experience there has always been great. Wonderful place to shop with children.

Terrible service but neat little store that made my grandson drool. Will not go back but not horrible.

We popped in here while visiting the island and ended up grabbing a puzzle to tinker with — there’s a huge selection of toys and oddities, plus an area in the back where you can hang out and play games too. Friendly staff and service. Prices are definitely MSRP and thus isn’t as cheap as getting online, but hey, it’s good to support smaller shops too!

A long time ago, In a galaxy far far away…
I worked here in another life! I love this place! And now that it is a «Shoppe» it is even cooler! Love the remodel that Elisabeth did and the expansion to the game exclusive store right beside the original! The toy selection is great for all ages! You can always find something for anyone on your list, and they gift wrap! The sales associates are very knowledgeable!
On a personal note: I owe all my wrapping and ribbon techniques and great times to this Island gem!

I am so in love with this store.
Every time I walk in this place I feel like a kid. There are so many unique toys you don’t normally find in the big name stores. One side has toys and the other has puzzles and games with an area in the back to sit down and play open box games. I really like this idea, you can come in with your kids and play a game. This way you know if you want to buy it. Also it gives you something to do on a rainy day that doesn’t cost any money, unless of course you choose to buy the game.
The staff has always been helpful and courteous. The woman at the counter even played a game with my daughter while we looked through the games. They are knowledgeable and friendly.
There is occasionally a sale outside on the sidewalk that has great deals. And the outdoor activity toys are great too. In the back there is a large selection of dress up clothes and costumes for boys and girls, I mean really this place has everything.
This place is great, I can browse here anytime and still find something I didn’t see before.

I love this toy store. They have so much more than the usual crap. Great eduational toy selection. Be sure th check out the puzzle and game sister store next door. Also, they always seem grateful that you chose to shop there rather than a chain store. Overall great shop!

I have never been treated so horribly at a store. Our family has shopped here for four years but will never come back again. We went to the store to finish the last of our Christmas shopping with the intention of spending over a hundred dollars. When we asked about price matching as any frugal working class shopper should do we were rudely berated, followed through the store, and subjected to passive aggressive harassment from the store owner. In a faltering economy, Calico Cat has lost sight of the last virtue of shopping locally; customer service and a sense of community.

If you’re visiting the island with kids, this is the place to go. They offer a great selection of games, toys and puzzles in a relaxed atmosphere where the salesperson is available to help but without breathing down your neck. We especially enjoyed the free-​play area in the back of the store that was generously stocked with toys and games for the kids to play with.

My go-​to place for Playmobil growing up. A cute and fun toy store with lots of good stuff.

This is a toy store run by nice people who love toys. Never felt pressured to buy anything even when my 3 kids run around like they own the place. Two side by side storefronts; one features games and puzzles and the other is straight toys.
We’ve always found the gift we’re looking for.

sort of interesting, but really too expensive for me.
honestly, though, i was mostly just bummed that it wasn’t a store filled with toys for cats.

This is a great store. It’s really in TWO store fronts though. So if you just visit the one store front that is just toys (which seems to be the only one reviewed in the other reviews) then go with their ratings. That half is a fine, average, small town toy store, with great selection and full retail prices (my favorite there was the «Choose Your Own Adventure» books, their science section and a good selection of outdoor goofy stuff for horsing around).
By FAR though, what makes this place 5 stars, is the OTHER store front, which is just as big as the toy section but is ALL GAMES. They have a great selection for the 5-​teenage crowd, and even some depth for more advanced gamers (Memoir ’44, Munchkin, Ticket to Ride and other mainstay titles). They also have a game room where you can test out and play the games before you buy them. I think it’s remarkable that you can find a store with such depth of games in such a small town. Really nice and helpful, no pressure staff as well. They have a good selection, make good suggestions and of course if you’re here longer than a visit, they will order you anything you want. It’s full retail, no discount, a bit more than you’d expect to pay at the game stores across the Sound in Seattle, but proximity is everything!
We regularly visit/​vacation on the island and always visit here to pick up a few games for vacation. Works great for my 5 and 8 year old.

Great selection, but it’s mostly for adults — very crowded with toys on high shelves, not a lot of room for kids to explore. Still, most toys, especially expensive ones, are bought by adults, and I was very impressed with the attention to detail. Even though there are tons of products, the owner will happily tell you about each one in a low-​pressure, relaxed way. I’m a city boy and not used to small merchants, but I felt totally comfortable and happy buying stuff here. This is the place to buy quality toys to stimulate kids or adults you care about and feel confident the people there care too.