Kerbside pickup
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The Little Traveler in Geneva
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Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Health and safety
Mask required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Safety dividers at checkout
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 630-232-4200
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Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11AM–4:30PM
- Wednesday:11AM–4:30PM
- Thursday:11AM–4:30PM
- Friday:11AM–4:30PM
- Saturday:10:30AM–5PM
- Sunday:11AM–4PM
Comments (199)
Cute place with tons of little nick-knacks. They have many different rooms and products meant to be from around the world, including kitchen goods, foods and snacks, toys, bedding, etc. Their sign states Around the world in 36 rooms.
Interesting place. Seems much bigger on the inside as you move from room to room. I visited with my daughter after we checked out the 100th Anniversary of the Little Traveler exhibit at the Geneva Historical society. The exterior of the building is in need of some TLC, such as new awnings and definitely a new paint job.
Great food with an amazing staff! One of the waiters has been there for many many many years and I can’t remember his name. But every time we go here we hope he waits on us he is very kind and most importantly attentive as a waiter.Food is also great👍 Very reasonably priced
Great gift shop with a lot of merchandise to choose from. Anything from wine, tea, shoes, purses, clothes, seasonal decorations or cat/dog lover presents...youll definitely find it here. The best part: they have the cutest little cafe to sit down with really delicious soups and sandwiches to take a break from shopping. Love it!!
Bad experience and poor management. Hugely disappointed with this store. I purchased a Christmas hanging lantern - full price - to hang outside. Got home. Read the instructions which said that hanging the lantern outside is not recommended. Returned directly to The Little Traveler to return it. Less than 2 hours from purchase. I was told that because this is a Christmas item that there are no returns. The only signage regarding Christmas items was if I had purchased an item on sale. The clerk said it is policy. There is no signage regarding a return policy on full-priced Christmas items. Management apparently isnt interested in keeping my patronage.
My daughter, who is 26 yrs old, and I stopped in here because we were unsure what type of place it was. We were downtown Geneva walking and shopping. We were so happy we stopped in this place. We were amazed by how big it was and all the multiple rooms and items they had to purchase. If you can not find something here then you are not a real shopper. They have everything from Christmas decorations to wine! We were in here for a long time just loving it! We ended up going into on area that had samples of different condiments and other items to try. They were delicious! I ended up buying some Farmhouse red relish and a bottle of pineapple wine. Im having a Luau at the end of July and will have these at that time. I think if u are in Geneva and you enjoy shopping this is a HAVE stop.
This place is an absolute must to visit especilly throughout the Christmas Season. Countless rooms filled with unique holiday gift items, decorations and so much more. The Little Traveler is part of Genevas Historic Third Street experience. Youll Love it!
Fun shop celebrating 100 years!! Endless shops of shiny and beautiful things!! A must see!!💕
Super cute store for home decor items and gifts for a variety of people. There are a bunch of different small shops inside which make it the perfect place to gift shop.
First time going there and each room has its own theme! There was a small like boutique, shoe store, Christmas store, candy store, candle shop, kitchen items cards and napkins it just went on and on. Then the restaurant theres a fountain in the middle of the room. It was nice. Our server had a wonderful sense of humor, very nice young man. I had Turkey sour dough panini which was very tasty.
Super cute store to browse around in. they have tons of stuff
Love little traveler lots of stores all in one place great items
Lots of various knick knack to shop through including cooking items, clothes, jewelry, keepsakes, etc. Great place to shop for birthdays and they have a fantastic Christmas setup in the winter months as well.
You can get lost in this place for hours. Looking at a hole things to buy and the staff is very helpful
I love shopping or just browsing through the shops. Unfortunately, they are closed today to honor Presidents day
Love this place... Lots for everyone, home furnishings accents, holiday items jewelry clothes versus shoes you name it this place has it lots of fun to go through
Best family weekend trip out there. Granddaughter loved all the things to see and husband even spent an hour in the amazing garden area that has a wonderful selection of unique things for yard and garden. Good food and so many shops to see in Geneva. You got to go, everything is open.
A large variety of items to choose from. It used to be my favorite place, however i was disappointed with a few of the staff with their lack of wanting to help on this visit. Not sure Id return as there are plenty of great stores close by.
Lots of shops! I found some great deals too. My friends and I, had a nice lunch and were quickly served.
This place was really fun...30+ different themed rooms to shop in...something for everyone! Didnt even make it thru 1/3 of it...cant wait to go back. Unique items...great gift ideas. Just make sure you get there early so you have time to go thru it all!!
What was once the draw to Geneva is now kind of sad. Cafe menu is in need of updating, and what is served wasnt very good. 70% of the merchandise is junk or looks like its been in the store for 20 years. Definitely need to give the buying job to someone new and update the decor.
It was fun to spend part of the day with family and finding good treasures, and the deals were great! We enjoyed a nice lunch in their quaint little cafe!
Definitely have to do lunch at the Atrium cafe after visiting all of the difference rooms with unique and fun finds!! They also offer an afternoon tea but call and schedule ahead of time. Also Geneva must!
They no longer have any Dept. 56(which is why we drove there)
Great lunch. I had cheddar and spinach quiche. Mmmmm. A fashion show, wonderful shops. So cute.
The Little Traveler is the most unique shop! Each of their rooms is another theme. Whether its food, wine, kitchen gadgets, greeting cards, womens clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses and a Cafe, it has it all! Stop in today!
Shopping small business, this place did not disappoint with variety. Was looking for unique items and found them.
This place is magical! I’ve been visiting every Christmas season ever since I was a child! I will miss the samples! Their unique foods are worth the try! You will find something you like here! Be sure to check out the display of miniatures!
I am wondering if they are going out of business? I have been going to the Little Traveler for 40 years. I was really disappointed with our trip today. We had lunch in the Atrium. It was dirty and in need of a desperate update. The waiter was ignorant to food allergies. He even said to me he had washed his hands before bringing the food out. Even my 10 year old asked shouldnt that be standard to wash your hands? Its too bad they didnt take advantage of the time closed and update the restaurant and bathrooms.Meanwhile the rest of the rooms were very empty. Everything was on clearance. The inventory looked outdated. They removed the Christmas trees and Deptarment 56 houses which were always a favorite.
INCREDIBLE place. In an old Victorian house. 18 rooms of things. Prices are high on some things, earthquake reasonable on others. Look for their clearance for great deals! Very narrow spaces so not really handicap friendly, be warned. Its a must go though!! Wonderful shop.
Shopped via your recent Facebook Live session with your 50% off Christmas Sale. You couldn’t be more accommodating! Everything worked like a charm and I was able to pick up my items with no problem! Got these two adorable gnomes whose noses light up. I love them and the price was perfect. I know this pandemic has been a hardship on a small business. Kudos to you for trying to make it work!
This place is actually not just a store, but a whole mall, with different kinds of stores inside huge old house.!You can literally get lost, in the good way, when you going through that old antique kind of house / mall.You can find anything you can imagine, there, from home goods, shoes , dresses, toys to garden supplies and decor, not mentioning a wonderful cafe right inside this place. You can find a wonderful gifts for any occasion there, plus greeting cards.Also you can treat yourself with something from European style cosmetics and creams shop, or wine , or candy, you name it..I could spend there a whole day probably, but usually at least couple hours and always happy with my findings.
I had the opportunity to do their brunch on a Sunday and it was fabulous. The servings were perfect, nothing too heavy. The complimentary cinnamon rolls were to DIE for. I loved it. The stores and boutiques within were welcoming and owners very kind. Lots to explore and find here! Worth a visit especially if youve never been!
This shop was just amazing. It is an old house turned into a montage of small boutiques. You go from room to room finding everything: household items, Christmas decorations, candles, clothing, jewelry and so much more. It has an adorable little tea room as well. I recommend coming here to everyone who likes to shop or browse. Had a lovely time. ❤☃️❄👢👒💍🧤🍷🍡🍬🍭☕
What a fun store, and the cafe was excellent. A little bit of something for everyone, especially home decor and unique gifts from the area.
Such a fun place to take visiting guests. There are over 30 rooms, each with its own theme, so there is something for everyone. Staff are always pleasant and helpful. Dont forget to eat lunch in their sunny, indoor garden cafe. Wait staff is exceptional, food is fantastic and the cafe is decorated for seasons and holidays, so it is always changing. Also mark your calendar for their Festival of the Wine in September. Great, inexpensive way to try dozens of wines and staff holds your wine purchases as you shop inside.
Love this place. Lots of unique items. Perfect for decorating your home or gifts. Its like a small department store but all on one level and you feel like youre in a home. They have clothing, garden accessories, kitchen stuff, a place to eat, and much, much more. Staff is very nice.
This place is bigger than it looks and has something for everyone. Dont miss their 75% off clearance right now as well.
So many little shops inside this sprawling house! You need all day to see all they have to offer. Some things are pricey but there are plenty of fun and/or useful things to buy: kitchen stuff, toys, lamps, clocks, food, clothes, shoes, jewelry...the list goes on and on! The cafe has tasty food and reasonably priced. All the employees are very friendly.
Such a cute store. We had lunch there during my most recent visit. The food was delicious and the ambience was cute and girly. The prices were great too. You can definitely get lost in this store, but it is so fun to see all the things they have to offer! My only issue is parking, I could not find a spot (even on the street) for a long time. I had to circle around a quite a few blocks to find one. So, prepare for that during peak hours of the day.
I had no idea how big the place was. It keeps going and going... fun and unique items. Something for everyone. All good quality too.
I had afternoon tea with a party of 10 yesterday. I knew about their tea service for a long time, but was afraid to go due to bad reviews citing rude servers. They must have been really old reviews! Everyone was so welcoming and accommodating! My friends were impressed with the ambiance and we all had a great time!The tea was bagged instead of loose-leaf, which might deter some, but I enjoyed it. (The brand was The Republic of Tea.) They kept coming back to make sure we had enough hot water and insisted we take as many tea bags as we liked. Instead of the standard 3-tier tray of finger foods, we were individually served our own plates of sandwiches, scones, and sweets. I thought this was unusual and didnt really like the sandwiches, but the sweets and jam all tasted like they came from their own food department! If youve shopped there, you know how delicious their baking mixes and spreads are!I plan to go again and again because the price is so affordable and the service is excellent. Just remember to make reservations for tea. (I didnt realize it was a regular cafe, so I hope to walk in one day to try their regular menu as well.)
So disappointed! Sisters and aunts and mothers all come from out of state to spend a day in Geneva. Unfortunately a blonde haired older woman was quite unfriendly and way too aggressive with the requirements for mask coverings (we had on but pulled beneath the nose b/c of asthma and it was 95 degrees and their little vintage home was warm) - she could’ve been kind about it but wanted to argue that it’s not a law but a store mandate- what fun! ... no matter we took our business elsewhere.Went to Country Naturals, Graham’s, The Patten House, Cocoon, Paper Merchant and Cali and Chance- all who were more than welcoming and we had a delightful day in this adorable town. Skip this place!
Wonderful gift shop thats been on Geneva for as long as I can remember. So many wonderful items.
My friends and I absolutely love coming to the Little Traveler. The people who work there are so friendly and helpful. There are always unique items to choose from. The food in the Atrium Cafe is delicious. It is a fun filled day for sure. We joke that we should count how many times we say I love that! while we are there:) We usually end up being the last customers out the door before they close for the night.
Felt it was crowded and overpriced. In desperate need of an update. Had a stale , musty smell. The owners should consider giving this place a freshen up
This is always a girls day out destination at least once a year. The 36 room mansion houses a large variety of shops carry quality goods from cards and toys to fancy dresses and everything in between and their lunch room serves the most delicious sandwiches and quiches. Its even a great rainy day destination!
I just love going to The Little Traveler in Geneva, Illinois. It is one of Genevas gems. Whether one spends an hour or a few hours, it is a great way to spend the day. Its a very charming place. There are numerous little boutiques that one can shop in and have a sweet lunch in The Atrium Cafe. Its worth checking out.
A cute little store in what used to be a house. I was visiting my friend. I live in California. The store was amazing. Each room had different things in it. Loved the kitchen room and the Christmas room. I picked up a few great things. We even stopped at a little restaurant for brunch. Great food and an amazing price for brunch!!! Definitely stop by.
Had brunch at this place with my family this past weekend in an area called the atrium cafe. The service was very good, but the food is not in my opinion. The bacon was way overcooked. The potatoes were very dry and from a frozen bag. If youre just going in for tea or coffee, its not bad.
For nearly a hundred years, the Raftery mansion in downtown Geneva has drawn shoppers with exotic imports from around the world. In its heyday during the 1950s-1970s, shoppers could find unique treasures and then stop for tea. It was one of my grandmother’s favorite places to shop. However, the advent of the internet made accessible everything that’s inside this rambling maze of rooms packed full of trinkets and overpriced junk. Little Traveller is a tarnished memory of a bygone age, when travel across the oceans was exotic, expensive, and exclusive. Now we have eBay, so save yourself the trip.
Such a great shop! They had everything here from kids toys, ice cream, wine, candy, home decor, and so much more! We spent several hours here and couldve camped out to view the whole store!
Fun, all under one roof shopping experience, unusual items.Christmas is done beautifully, the trees are unique, and the ornaments are magnificent! My first time and I thought my eyes would pop out of my head taking in all the wonderful things. 😳
So many wonderful shops in here. A lot of great stories of where the items come from. The staff inside is very knowledgeable and takes great pride in the shop. Usually always a good amount of people around on the weekends but not crowded per say. You can find gift for yourself or just about anyone here.
My mother-in-law brought me here 25 years ago and I brought my daughter recently. So much fun to explore each new room and shop within the former residence. Loved our delicious lunch!
They didnt have any sandwich plates available yet in the Grab n Go. Granted it was only a little after 10:30, but I still was able to get some other great stuff. Love this place!
This place has everything classy, from housewares to wines to one of a kind clothing and accessories to an old fashioned candy shop plus a tea shop. Also, there are rooms with antiques, seasonal items like Christmas trees and garden accessories as well as linens, blankets, wall hangings, and chandeliers. I cannot stress how unusual or exquisite and expansive this place is. Every time I come here its a discovery. It is an ENORMOUS home converted to a shop, so get ready for lots of walking! So much fun. I forgot, they also have a cafe. Ive eaten there several times and items are well made.
Cute store filled with a hodgepodge of stuff. From clothing, to bedding and lamps, kitchen ware and lifestyle knickknacks like soap and moisturizer. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. The store is a little like a maze though, and its easy to get overwhelmed. It can also get pricey. Other than that, its a great shop!
Customer for over 20 years. Love this delightful collection of shops in one vintage house. Enjoyed many lunches there with friends and family. Always go home with something; be it a gourmet food item, greeting cards, jewelry, housewares, or a gift. An enjoyable destination for a fun afternoon.
Cutest little bunch of shops. I could walk around here for hours. I only wish they could make it stroller/wheelchair accessible. I cant take my child in here at all and I could imagine it being an absolute nightmare for anyone in a wheelchair. There are stairs/steps between every little shop.
A nice place with several rooms of everything imaginable. Very quaint. The people are extremely nice. An enjoyable experience!
Oh my goodness, what a TREASURE! You literally need the MAP they provide to get around. Theres a little bit of everything here, and I LOVED it. Whether buying for yourself or a gift, youre bound to find the perfect item. I went for a baptismal gown and ended up with many other purchases from this store!
Located in Geneva,IL., The Little Traveler is a wonderful shopping experience!! Its a must visit if youre in the Chicago suburbs. There is a variety of shopping that carries quality merchandise: Christmas Room, Wine/Kitchen/Candy area, Tea/Lunch room, clothes, purses, and jewelry area, a garden room, childrens shop, etc. Fantastic place!!!
Always a great experience at The Little Traveler. Today we got some great lighting ideas and took photos to look over our options at home. Found a neat miniature piano that we will put in our music room. We will be back soon.
Wonderful store with lots of shops inside. Hard to imagine going through the store and not finding something that makes you want to take it home. From tea, kitchen, household, food, books, wine, lighting, garden, gifts and apparel! Tons of items to see. And the cafe in the center is a great place for tea or lunch. Will be back for sure!
This is such a unique store that is set in an old house. Each room offers different types of items for sale, and there are products for every budget. It is easy to get lost, though, because the rooms connect in odd ways, and it can be cramped in some rooms. I always seem to miss a room or two on accident when I visit.
Very rude owner and managers!!!!!Let me start by saying that the woman who let us in said nothing as to how I wore my mask. Then this happened:I literally just left here with my husband. We both had masks on. I suffer from claustrophobia and anxiety and had mine on just barely beneath my nose, but still on. One woman ran to get the owner after I told her of my issues. The owner, after I told her, was VERY rude and harrassing about it. I told her I am prone to panic attacks if too high. She said its not her issue and it had to be pulled up all the way. Then, a third woman began harassing, yes, HARASSING.me about it.I do my part with covid. I have no problem wearing a mask. I have gotten used to it anxiety wise. But its not a cut and dry issue. Pritzkers order was to wear one UNLESS you have a health condition. Mental is just as valid. I was not being a diva and not wearing one, period. But everyone is different. I usually love this store and area but these people, very snobbish, I may add, treated me like a pariah. ALL customers should be treated with dignity and respect. All I received was judgment and harassment. I WILL NEVER COME BACK.
Just cant get enough of this store! They have everything, from really cute clothes, hand bags and accessories, home goods, luxury soaps and body products, Christmas shops and specialty foods and more!! Leave yourself plenty of time to really peruse all the fun stuff!!
The Little Traveler is adorable. They have a little bit of every kind of shop within one building. Sadly we didnt know it is only open till 5 p.m. so we only had about 35 minutes to shop. In that 35 minutes though I did find several things that I really liked and I purchased them. The staff was very friendly and kind even though we were almost the last customers in the store. My cousin has never been there I will definitely be bringing her back on a different day and much earlier in the day so we have more time to shop.
Absolutely love this place! Been going since I was little. A few homes were joined together and each room is a different department, all of which surround the most quaint cafe. Definitely a Geneva must!
First time out here. Fall Craft and Wine tasting was happening in this area. Geneva IL. A good selection of crafts on the streets and wine tasting in front of Little Traveler store, very tasty wines and u can buy. Fun & delicious.
I absolutely love this store! They are doing great with keeping everything clean and making sure it isnt too crowded. I will definitely be back again soon!
I heard about this place from my coworkers. Its huge! Theyve got some of everything and the prices were reasonable. Excellent place to get gifts. Had great service, will return soon.
Great store They sell a lot of different item. The rooms in this house just keep going. Highly recommend.
Loved it! A great collection of things to buy & a wonderful place to do shopping:)
This place is definitely worth a visit. You will find something new everytime you go. I dont think I have been to every room in here yet, you have to spend a lot of time here to do it all in one stop. It does get busy and it is an older home, so pack light so you can squeeze through the crowds. Love how the older home was converted into this quaint, but large shop.
Such an amazing place. A huge house with over 30 different large rooms. Each room is a different store that sells different things. Anything from a candle store, card/stationary store, handmade quilts, pillows and curtians, a light fixture store, a garden store with accessories, fountians, fixtures and plants, purse stores, shoe store, kitchen gadget stores, spice stores, kids toy stores. Anything you can think of. Truly an awesome place
I think they make shopping very difficult and backwards and I understand why its just the up and down in the different rooms and then you got to go back through rooms that arent being used theyre doing the best they can thats all. It will be nice again and we can get back to normal.
My wife and mother-in-law always come here at Christmas and spend hours going through the place. Normally I would kick and scream about going with them but I know they have lots of delicious food samples! Their candy shop is amazing - all of my favorite brands from growing up in the 70s are there (as well as from all the other decades!). MEN - THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!
This was a wonderful outing. The building has a great look and loved the painted ceiling in the entry hall. So many unique items. And of course the massage was great. Will definitely want to go back
This store is the crown jewel of Genevas shopping district. Its the place to find gifts, apparel, home goods, and more. Its a delight to wander through each room and discover its treasures. The staff is wonderful. A must-see for anyone shopping in Geneva.
They have so many cool products here! I especially loved the fair trade section! Only complaint is that it is pretty difficult to get to the checkout.
Yesterday I was out with my disabled nephew and my cousin in Geneva. We decided to go into little traveler. We followed the signs to find the handicap entrance and it led us up the ramp to an entrance that door led into the clothing store. We had to ring the bell to get in. The women who answered the door said they werent open yet. It was two minutes to ten and I had a nine year old in a wheelchair. So Im sure I looked aggravated but in my defense the lady was very rude. She finally agreed to let us in but told us to stand by the door so she could keep an eye on us. I couldnt believe she said that to two middle aged women and a nine year in a wheelchair. Needless to say I wont be spending my time and money there. ☹️
Me my wife and my friends .Stopped in to look around and this store is very very prejudice.I really hate to say it but if your skin color is a certain tone do not going to this place.I have to say with all the stores in Geneva this is the only place that made me my wife and my friends so uncomfortable it was not funny its a shame that we have a business like this in Geneva.I wanted to leave no stars But there was not an option for that
Such a lovely store and restaurant. I hadnt been here in quite a long time. Im glad it didnt disappoint. And lunch was delicious under the tent!
Love the Little Traveler.... very old Victorian house with many rooms. Each room has a different theme. Clothes. Shoes, Brighton, vera Bradley. Christmas Shop, Kitchen Shop, Candy Store, Flower Shop,nice lunch, breakfast. Fun place to go with your girlfriends. Highly recommend. Not to be missed if youre in Geneva.
The Little Traveller in Geneva, IL is known for its fine assortment of shopping. They also have a Juliet Day for 6 or more friends. Book with them ahead and they will treat you to a $20 coupon, dessert or drink at lunch, and a choice of fashion advice, wine tasting, or flower arranging. 10% of our purchases that day were donated to a charity of our choice. It was a very fun ladies day!
A very unique place that offers a very fun and unique shopping experience. the place is a little crazy and tight but youre bound to find something as a gift for someone. all in all a very cool place, 36 rooms with an amazing history filled with such a variety of items and kind workers
Loved this place!!! I could spend the whole day there just browsing. So many small shops within and so much to choose from. Told my friend I was with how sad I was that I couldnt do more purchasing. Cant wait to go back!
Has lots of little rooms with merch for sale. Baby, kids, mens mostly woman everything from household dingys like Waterford and Lenox to a candy store and restaurant inside. Historic definitely want to spend some time checking this house out!
While I am not the typical buyer or visitor of this kind of shop (blame wife and mother in law), this place really has quite the selection and myriad of products. Also, (and surprisingly so) there lighting selection is definitely worth a look if shopping for fixtures, many unique and different designs/styles that youre missing out on if you only shop your local hardware stores. The staff is always friendly, and you can easily get lost in this store!
My wife has a breathing problem so she wore a mask, keeping her nose open. A lady representative told her that she has to cover nose and mouth. My wife told her lady at door did not say anything to her when we came into business. The lady left her post a snooty lady with grey piled up layered hair told my wife she has to pull mask covering nose. My wife told her of her condition, lady was indignant and indifferent saying its their policy. They lost 2 customers today
My fiance and I loved the Little Traveler. It is an eclectic mixture of art and home goods and everything in between. This is definitely worth a visit when you are in beautiful Geneva.
I personally am not and never will be part of the demographic that would shop here. That being said the 36 differrent rooms of home goods, womens clothing, jewelry, art, crafts, kids toys, wine, spices, candy, stationary, and all sorts of other odds and ends is impressive. If you are looking for a gift idea, and have no clue what to get, this is your place to go.
Nice shops and food. Great area to walk around. Been going here for 30+ years
Little Traveler has around 25 different mini stores within one massive building. It even has its own restaurant. I am partial to the candy shop and the store with all the interesting foodstuff like different flavors of peanuts, barbeque sauces, ciders, wines, etc.
Little Traveler is one of many awsome places which has several stores within it. We found a sale at a fancy womens clothing store and we all found something nice and reasonable. This is our yearly sister get together. Out and about together enjoying the sites and each other. Even when it was drizzling. There is an awsome restaurant across the street in one of the alcoves to the right of the gift shop in the middle of small mall. Awsome chicken chilie and vegan menues. 👍💖👚👗💞🌂🍱🍜💖
Had q great time shopping here. Cant wait to come back and shop some more. Did the wine tasting here and everything I sampled was great. So many great areas to walk through.
Super cool miniature mall. They have clothes, cooking gear, decor, stationary, toys, wine, food, a cafe, and more. Its set in a historic house strong which just adds to the ambiance. Employees are very helpful and kind.
Wedding perfect. Very respectful staff. Amazing store and restraunt all around.
Always a great experience at The Little Traveler. Today we got some great lighting ideas and took photos to look over our options at home. Found a neat miniature piano that we will put in our music room. We will be back soon.
Cute shop. Lots to pick from, but prices on higher side.
Great little spots for so many clothing, jewelry, kitchen and holiday items.
I used to come here with my mom and eat in the center of the store for lunch it was always fantastic and they make you feel special, so now I take my daughter here and we enjoy looking at all the unique things in this store that you can’t find anywhere else.
I always love shopping here. It is a wonderful store with something for everyone. Also the cafe has delicious food at a very reasonable price.
Great for women to do shopping. But they also had wine and candy and miscellaneous things. I hate with a group from my retirement home did we had good food.
Such a cute little store!
Little Traveler is a must see. Large old house. Every room has something different and unique. They have breakfast n lunch in a quaint setting. Little Traveler has it all. Its a Geneva, IL icon.
Ive been enjoying the Little Traveler since the mid-1970s. It brings back memories with every visit and I can depend on them for unique and well priced finds.
Lots of things to look at. But I did feel overwhelmed and with small walk spaces.
This is a fabulous gift shop. I had a few items shipped to my home in South Carolina - the items arrived in perfect condition double wrapped with care. Very satisfied with the staff.
I like this place because of the variety of products they provide and the staff is most helpful plus very kind.
This is the place to go when you are in Geneva. A classic house turned into a store. Every room has been turned into a speciality department. Lots of unique things. Be sure to stop by and see them.
Shop, eat, relax. Great little cafe, lots of Christmas decor, 2 rooms devoted to Dept. 56 towns and accessories, clothing, handbags, jewelry, Brighton, Vera Bradley, candy, baked goods, paper items, childrens clothing, Naot footwear, conservatory with floral and fairy garden, linens, kitchenware, makings for appetizers, wine, childrens toys and books, crystal and a Fair Trade room.
So many items in this large house, that seems to go on forever. You wont be disappointed.
Lots of fun shopping here along with a fabulous lunch!
I am a professional musician and owner of Northside Brass. My brass quintet performed at the Little Traveler as part of their Christmas Walk and had an amazing experience. Not only were they professional and supportive of our performance, but had a packed-house for us to play in front of. The Little Traveler is supportive of local artists and musicians like myself, and also has a wonderful selection of unique gifts for all. I highly recommend them!
A wide variety of items, fair prices, helpful staff.
Great place to buy literally anything. Be aware that once you go in, you wont be able to get out. The place is massive and can confuse you as where you are. They do have maps, but they do not help, so be prepared to just live there.
Go here every year with family. Love this place and all the little shops. And little pricey on things but the memories made are well worth it
This place is the eighth wonder of the shopping world. Its basically an indoor shopping mall stuffed into a historic mansion, with a cafe in the middle. Never seen anything like it. This is one of Genevas Must Sees.
Good food at the cafe, the store is definitely geared towards older women
I really like this quaint shop with such history and a nice selection of boutique clothing, jewelry and all the accessories. Nice to browse on a Sunday afternoon.
Its an overrated Place way too expensive and you got to figure for every 30 people that go in there may be one person buys and everybodys on high alert because the shoplifting its not that great of an experience youre not missing anything
Such a neat place to go to! Especially if youre just visiting, it is in a great location and is fun to even just go in and walk around. Highly recommend going here!
Room after room of nice and fun finds. Many surprises at every turn. Dont worry many exit doors if you get overwhelmed by it all.
Its fun for tourists and the residents. Lots of unique things to buy. Good clearance sales and great place to take family and friends when they visit. They have erything
Took my wife and mother there. Great selection and atmosphere.
Cute place. Once we got in we realized there were room going in different directions,with many different items in each room.Such as toys baby cloths,Christmas room,many beautiful ladies clothes,also a florest,and many many more such rooms.Nice place to visit.
Love this store for all the unique things you can find. Excellent meat and deli counter and bakery and amazing cheese selections
I like this shopping experience but they need to restore it to its former glory (before covid)
Tons of rooms in this place - all unique wares. Have fun, but dont get lost. If the power went out and lights went off, panic would ensue for sure.
Ultimate knick knack store! You can find anything in the store. A lot of unique items I have not seen elsewhere. Very friendly staff.
It was an awesome experience. Great reasonable lunch and browsing/shopping was an adventure. Ran out of time to cover more but plan on returning soon.
Fantastic place to shop and find some unique and awesome items! Highly recommended!
Always a fun place to explore and shop. So many unique things to find. I have to visit it every time Im in town
Been going for years with the family ♥️ this place. Its a big part of our family.. my parents actually use to live in an apartment they use to have above the store
Great girls day out under one roof! So many things to see and shop for. Huge variety of unique gift ideas.
A fun day trip, trendy boutique shopping with a very wide variety. The pictures I posted dont even cover all that is here to view, wonder & take home.
Everyone is always so helpful and pleasant, its like going to see a group of girlfriends. At times because there are a so many rooms it is a little confusing. I think I need to go more.
Nice little shop, however there needs to be more cashiers
I love this place, lots of beautiful things to look at, great gifts, chocolates and a lovely place to have lunch. A great spot to spend an afternoon with friends.
Food was great. And the home made pie is EXCELLENT!
Fun place to go to. A little bit of everything. Find very nice and usual things to shop for.
Wonderful shop with great gifts! The food is delicious too. So much character and charm
Such a great collection of shops. Been many times. Never disappointed!
Great shopping for gifts. Great selection. Nice little Cafe with healthy and tasty dishes.
Such a quaint place. Had an enjoyable lunch in their restaurant and fun visiting the shops exploring the unique items.
Unique gifts, friendly people, especially Nick in the restaurant. Dont miss this gem af a store while visiting Geneva
Didnt find Apple jellies and the Chocolate wine went up 5$ a bottle. Only bought one instead of 4 like last year.
Love this unique store been a home town treasure for ever. If you want something special look here.
Always cute quirky stuff!
Every sales person was helpful and so pleasant. Especially the lady in coffees and teas and the in toddlers department.
A beautiful place with friendly staff.
Lovely tea, and interesting shoppes. A really pleasant afternoon.
We travel from Florida to Chicago a couple times a year and always make sure we visit little traveler ! We have visited about 6 times and every visit we find something new!! Going in the fall is my favorite !
This store discriminated against those with disabilities and has incredibly rude staff. I would NOT shop here again.
Very cute shop full of any kind of teasure you could be looking for. Even have a little tea and coffee shop on site to sit and eat while you shop.
Very much not what The Little Traveler used to be. Most stuff at The Little Traveler can be purchased at Home goods for far less. Boring, lost its gracious appeal.
One of my favorite shops in Illinois!
Fun place to shop for unusual items. Large sprawling shop, like a maze with surprised found all over.
Wonderful boutiques highly recommend. If you are at a loss to find something special for anyone, this is the place to go.
Very unique place with tons of cool stuff you cant find anywhere else!
We loveed our visit at the Little Traveler. Such friendly people and warm atmosphere. We will go back again.
I shopped there for 3 hours! They have a lot of wonderful items.
Amazed at how many rooms of different shopping. We ate in the cafe in the middle and it was very good. Will do this again for sure.
So much cool stuff and its always changing. each Room has something different. I could easily lose a whole day here
Super cute little store that has a little bit of everything. Holiday items are beautiful and amazing
I love this place. A little bit of everything. Go every year for Christmas shopping
Great little (this place is HUGE) shop to buy everything from clothing to accessories to chocolate to home decor to trinkets.
A lot of nice shopables here. Cute, historic place. REALLY busy when we went.
Always a wonderful place to visit. Each room is a different experience. And the lunch was great.
This store is so unique and brings back many memories of shopping there with friends and family.
Horrible customer service . Great store what a shame how they treat healthy customer.
Fun unique shopping experiences!
Cool store in the downtown area, It’s big it might be consider a tourist attraction of the area.
Wonderful place to shop and eat, great merchandise and the variety they have to choose from is incredible.
This place is wonderful! Could only stay a short time, but looking forward to spending much more time there!
I dont like being followed & treat as I dont be long in the shop, the one person has done this twice to us. My Husband noticed this issue the most recent visit .
THE LITTLE TRAVELERAROUND THE WORLD IN 36 ROOMS!Make sure you have time to look around. Lots of shops. Variety of gift giving options.
Love all the stores and I have been going there for over 40 years
Love the variety of all the shops, the lunch room, and the Christmas shop, especially now.
Gr if you are looking for different types of dips,jellies, wines. Not your traditional types. There ok.
Celebrated Cinco de Mayo at lttle Traveler in Geneva with shopping and a Little Traveler lunch with friends.
Great cafe staff and good - and wonderful boutiques! A must-go.
Really nice, reasonably priced stores. Every room is a different theme.
I love this shop one of many in Geneva , IL fun and so many great items
Busy store with so many interesting things to buy for anyone on your gift list.
Had so much fun, but we came in when they were getting ready to close. We are going back tmw!!
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for The Little Traveler 2023:
Review №1
2021-08-22Wasnt sure what to expect when we stopped in here but was completely blown away at the vast number of rooms and variety of goods! You could spend hours here wandering the 36 rooms. They literally have it all from clothing, shoes, art, pet themed gifts, puzzles, Christmas ornaments and trees, Fair Trade items, home decor goods, etc. A great place to bring an out of town guest or do your Christmas shopping. Definitely plan to have Sunday brunch in the quaint cafe that is delicious and reasonably priced.
Review №2
2022-05-05Best place to go to when you need a gift/present or just to treat yourself. Many rooms to browse through from food, kitchen items, jewelry, hats, clothes, linens, outdoor items and much more. They have a wonderful Cafe for a snack or lunch/brunch. You go once and you definitely will go again.
Review №3
2022-04-24Was looking forward to shopping The Little Traveler after being there last summer. I was very disappointed in the delapidation thats occurred to the exterior of the building. Awnings ripped and hanging off windows, exterior in need of wood rot repair and paint+++Sad.Didnt walk the entire store, but did look like supply chain issues may be occurring here too as product offerings in certain areas seemed less than I recall.Hope they get work done soon so as not to jeopardize a beautiful piece of local history.
Review №4
2022-04-01Such a wonderful collection of pretty things this store gets four and a half stars. You never know what you will find! Always fun to explore this expansive boutique.
Review №5
2019-10-17The Little Traveler is a fantastic place all wrapped up into a large multi-room, multi themed shopping and dining experience. We were in the area to enjoy a little Suburban shopping, and we found everything that we were looking for at the Little Traveler. The wall decorations and kitchen and home items were very reasonably priced and they had a huge selection. Their Garden area inside their Sun filled atrium, had a huge selection of fantastic lawn ornaments, Christmas decorations, and beautiful faux floral arrangements. The sales people in each area were friendly and accommodating. We ate at their small little cafe and our finger sandwiches were excellent and the vegetable soup was awesome. I give the little traveler store five stars.
Review №6
2022-06-28This is such a fun and unique store!! Ive been visiting here for 20+ years and it never gets old 😄 make sure to stop for lunch!!
Review №7
2022-07-04My wife loves it for my its ok is a place for the ladies to spend time together shopping and eating food is very good but not a mans size meal lots of nick nacks to look at ladies shoes and clothes
Review №8
2022-04-27Even as a child I have been an admirer of ‘The Little Traveler’. My Grandmother, who resided in Geneva, was an collector of fine European antiques and furniture who did business with the the Simons, one of the early owners of the Little Traveler.)• Interesting Note: The original owner of the house was a woman who collected items from Traveling all over the world. She eventually began to sell her beautifully curated treasures to her friends. Thusly ‘The Little Traveler’ was born.Sadly I am disappointed in the establishment in recent years. It seems to have lost much of the ambiance and quality of goods. It is a shame.
Review №9
2019-07-03One of my favorite places to visit! The food is absolutely wonderful here, and I enjoy seeing the fashion show and talking with the ladies there. Great waiting staff who always makes sure you have what you need. I love walking around the different sections here, especially the Christmas section. Amazing place to take friends and relax! Love coming here!
Review №10
2017-10-17Very very cool selection of items in the various stores.Service at the restaurant is very good, the coffee is nice and strong and the seating areas reminds us of Grandmas Arizona Room and her Atrium... unfortunately the food is not like Grams, in that its pretty bland.