Brain Shoppe

  My husband & I found this TERRIFIC shop on our outing yesterday! Such unique puzzles and brain teasers that we've not seen elsewhere! Quality stuff! And the owner is super... read more nice, too. We purchased SEVERAL gifts for our family members...can't wait to see their faces when they exclaim "Wow, where did you get this"!!

  Fabulous customer service! They personally emailed me and offered to replace or refund an item that was out of stock. They also hand delivered my order at no cost! My... read more niece loves her new Smarty Cube 1-2-3 and my family and I are enjoying Pick Up Sticks!

  A really neat local store that sells really good quality products! I love the variety of puzzles and you will find something for all ages there 🙂 Friendly staff as... read more well, worth a look if you are buying for a kid in your life! (or a curious adult who loves puzzles!)

  This is my son's favorite store in Ithaca. The staff is wonderfully accommodating and I need to give a HUGE shout out. Our younger son Henry received a gift... read more certificate earlier in the year. Henry wanted to use his certificate for a puzzle set we found online. The staff did same-day door drop delivery and it just reminded us how important it is to shop locally. Supporting our local businesses is more important than ever. Thank you, Brain Shoppe for being awesome.

  We visited The Brain Shoppe this weekend on our family vacation. Not only did we feel completely safe with the covid-19 precautions in place but we were able to explore... read more and try the different games and find some great things to get our kids away from the screens! We also found some cool mind games to get our adult brains out of the quarantine fog!

  The Brain Shoppe has a wonderful range of fun and educational products at various prices and age levels. They delivered my order right to our front door and texted me... read more to let me know it arrived. I love this store and am so glad to see they're still able to operate safely during the pandemic.

  My husband & I found this TERRIFIC shop on our outing yesterday! Such unique puzzles and brain teasers that we've not seen elsewhere! Quality stuff! And the owner is super... read more nice, too. We purchased SEVERAL gifts for our family members...can't wait to see their faces when they exclaim "Wow, where did you get this"!!

  Best Puzzle Store EVER! We love visiting the store in Ithaca every chance we get. When we can't visit in person, they always fill and ship my order promptly. Customer service... read more is excellent in person, and the descriptions of the puzzles on the website are always accurate. I highly recommend this store for all puzzle lovers of all ages & skill levels.

  Fun and beautiful in-person and online shop with engaging and high quality toys and puzzles for the whole family and creative birthday presents for all ages! My girls and... read more I particularly love playing with Balance the Baker and Brain Builders. Checking out the Brain Shoppe is a "no brainer" when you're in Ithaca or online :).

  The Brain Shoppe is the best collection of beautiful toys and gadgets for kids and adults in Ithaca NY. For that matter it is the best such shop... read more I have come upon anywhere in the world. There is no better way to spend an hour on the Ithaca Commons, than playing your way through its wonderful museum-like collection. Long may it flourish!

  Store with interesting puzzles, games, and assorted eccentricities. Very helpful and knowledgable staff. Would love to see their inventory grow. Definitely a must see on the Commons.

  Lovely selection of gifts, and fast, free local delivery ~ will definitely do another round of gift-buying through their online shop soon. Felt like I was receiving a gift myself,... read more with the way that the package was delivered in a bag with colored tissue paper. Thank you!

  This store is awesome. We came in here on a Thursday afternoon during COVID times (September), and they had plenty of hand sanitizers and sprays around to cleanse your hands... read more while there. There are so many different puzzles, science kits and IQ games for people of all ages. We got gifts for all of my nieces and nephews here, and there were plenty of games suitable for adults. Even if you’re just walking around the area, it’s a cool place to check out and mess around with some of the many puzzles/brain teasers they have out on display!