The Little Traveler Reviews

Love this historic house with it's many gift and home furnishings. Prices are amazingly realistic. A Fox Valley treasure.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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. It's a Geneva, IL icon.

They have everything and a interesting layout on top of that

They have almost anything you are looking for. Unique and fun shops along with a nice restaurant.

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.

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 couldn't do more purchasing. Can't wait to go back!

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 didn't really like the sandwiches, but the sweets and jam all tasted like they came from their own food department! If you've 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 didn't realize it was a regular cafe, so I hope to walk in one day to try their regular menu as well.)

Has lots of little rooms with merch for sale. Baby, kids, men's mostly woman everything from household dingy's like Waterford and Lenox to a candy store and restaurant inside. Historic definitely want to spend some time checking this house out!

The Little Traveler is adorable. They have a little bit of every kind of shop within one building. Sadly we didn't 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.

Love all the books and crannies. You never know what will catch your eye.

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.

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. Don't 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.

Always fun to walk through and find something unique

I don't like being followed & treat as I don't be long in the shop, the one person has done this twice to us. My Husband noticed this issue the most recent visit .

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 you've never been!

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.

Unique gifts, friendly people, especially Nick in the restaurant. Dont miss this gem af a store while visiting Geneva

The 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.

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.

Fun place to shop for unusual items. Large sprawling shop, like a maze with surprised found all over.

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 70's are there (as well as from all the other decades!). MEN - THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO!

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 it's easy to get overwhelmed. It can also get pricey. Other than that, it's a great shop!

Always love to wander around here and see what's new.

Love the variety of all the shops, the lunch room, and the Christmas shop, especially now.

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.

Great place to browse and job
Proactively keeping place sanitized

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.

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, children's clothing, Naot footwear, conservatory with floral and fairy garden, linens, kitchenware, makings for appetizers, wine, children's toys and books, crystal and a Fair Trade room.

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!

On of my favorite stores. Every department (room) has such unique things.

Located in Geneva, Illinois which is one of our favorite town's just to Walk around and shop

Have seen this place expand over the last 40 years. Always find something new and unsusal there.

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.

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.

Wonderful shop with great gifts! The food is delicious too. So much character and charm

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 you're in Geneva.

It's 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 everybody's on high alert because the shoplifting it's not that great of an experience you're not missing anything

Great store...there is something for everyone in this store.

Cute store with a lot of knick nacks. but will always find stuff not sold anywhere else

Tons of rooms in this place - all unique wares. Have fun, but don't get lost. If the power went out and lights went off, panic would ensue for sure.

The rooms go on and on, like an ever ready battery!!! Amazing!!! Need a whole day to see it all!!!

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.

This is a great place to shop for special gift buying.

This place is nostalgic for me. I'vebern coming here since I was a little girl and it hasn't lost its charm!

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 !

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 weren't open yet. It was two minutes to ten and I had a nine year old in a wheelchair. So I'm 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 couldn't believe she said that to two middle aged women and a nine year in a wheelchair. Needless to say I won't be spending my time and money there.

Love this place...so much to see. And the cafe is yummy,

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 you're 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!

A fun day trip, trendy boutique shopping with a very wide variety. The pictures I posted don't even cover all that is here to view, wonder & take home.

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 you're just going in for tea or coffee, it's not bad.

I think they make shopping very difficult and backwards and I understand why it's just the up and down in the different rooms and then you got to go back through rooms that aren't being used they're doing the best they can that's all. It will be nice again and we can get back to normal.

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 it's 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. Pritzker's 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.

So much variety to choose from. Very eclectic and good sales

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.

Always a fun place to explore and shop. So many unique things to find. I have to visit it every time I'm in town

I love this shop one of many in Geneva , IL fun and so many great items

Cute little nugget, in the midst of a really unique boutique!