Babeland is truly a gem on the hill. Beyond its incredible selection, the staff is extremely knowledgeable, happy to provide appropriate suggestions, and always goes above and beyond in ensuring everyone feels welcome and safe. Their classes have always been top notch as well. Compared to similar shops, I cant recommend Babeland enough to people.
Love the selection of vibrators they sell. Bought one and it is working out very well.
Love the staff here. They completely normalize womans pleasure and assist customers with respect and honesty. I have previously gotten toys from other places and have had very negative experiences however, the staff was extremely informative and helped me to get the perfect item!
Bright and cozy store with a comprehensive and tasteful selection of toys and products for whomever. Friendly staff... informative and laid back. Ive never had a bad experience and would shop here again.
I really enjoy this store and go out of my way to go there. However, at this time I am offering a four, and not five star review, as I would have in the past, because the culture has changed. When I first started going, this place was like community. I have fond memories of even striking up a conversation with other customers who I never saw again. It offered a public forum to openly talk about a wide range of intimate topics, not just sexual.However, since the sale (yes, in the last two years the company was sold to a larger adult store conglomerate and is no longer locally owned), the climate and become corporate. I wouldnt say its cold. Yes, you can still talk openly, and it doesnt feel uncomfortable, but the sense of celebration about it is gone. Its just stuff.Its still a great store, possibly a five star when compared to others, but not compared to their former selves.And while Im here, I find it obnoxious how the ratings have been skewed by people who read bad PR, and left nasty reviews, despite having never even stepped in the store or had an experience with the company.
Nice atmosphere and reasonable prices. There is a shelf with demo units of most of the vibrators so you can actually handle them and see how they run.
Workers were helpful, products were good quality; the only downside was that parking was typical for downtown (scarce).ETA: I visited the store in summer of 2017, just after moving here. Ive also shopped with the company online. I havent had any issues with products or customer service in any of my interactions with Babeland.
I love this store! Im originally from New York (and the different locations there are pretty different from one another), so after moving to Seattle I wasnt sure what to expect from this location...but I love it! Its nice and clean, bright, and the staff are so, so helpful. Always a pleasant experience!
Im sick of the upsell, I went in to get a gift for a friend and instead of answering questions about what I was looking for they just tried to upsell me, or guilt me into buying a more expensive product. Sure, its more budgetary The last time I went in their I knew what I wanted and they tried to convince me that the corded product was inferior to the cordless, but I didnt want the corded product. I am very disappointed that they cant be more professional, otherwise, great products and location.
This was my first time in the store. Ive always heard good things over the years but I was finally kid free for the night so me and hubby stopped in. The staff was so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They were able to help me figure out exactly what I was looking for and even had a few options. They had a great selection of toys and accessories too. I highly recommend stopping by.
Super helpful staff and very knowledgeable. The most diverse in-store selection of gender expression products I have come across. Felt very comfortable and safe in the store and being a trans guy that was a HUGE deal to me. The two employees were so easy to talk to and I never once felt awkward in our interactions. Found what I was looking for and something extra too. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THE BABELAND STAFF!!!!
So you terminate poc for taking a stand on racism in a work environment. Without investigating or listening (human resources) to their side of the situation. This took place in front of a client. Its companies like this that deserve a going out of business sale sign on the doors.
Sex toy shops often get it wrong. They market to people who are more interested in unrealistic expectations and titillation. Babeland on the other hand knows that sex is a great way to show love and to have fun. From handcrafted toys to upscale ones, this store is at once inviting and premium. Definitely a great store!
My friends told me about all the racism that goes on there. I investigated it and they lost a customer. Before I found out about the racism I would regularly shop here. They have a great selection of toys though
Dont buy from here. They tolerate racism.
Super friendly, knowledgeable, and polite staff.
Apparently they fire POC when racist white women coworkers complain about them. It’s disgusting and they have lost a customer. AS A WHITE WOMAN, I will never buy anything from you again. You should be ashamed. I hope you get sued and lose everything.
I go in here slathered in patchouli and ylang ylang at least once a week, never heard a thing about it. Just saying.
Friendly staff and clean store, a hidden gem.
Whites Only need apply. I fully believe Takellah as Capitol Hill is filled with fake ass progressive white fashion queers who want to use aave and hold up black lives matters posters but will freak out if any black person ever confronts them. Will be yelling at you every time I walk by now. You are garbage.
Disgusting handle on a situation that could have been easily solved. I wouldnt go back if you paid me to .
Helpful, polite staff in a relaxed atmosphere. And free whisky tastings? Whats not to like?
One sex store shop that gets it. You dont feel dirty or creepy walking in or out of. The classes they have are great and the staff is super friendly and knowledge. No question you ask will be strange to them.
I was expecting a lot more from this place, and was sorely disappointed. The store is a tiny little shop on the street, and you can see the entire store from the front door. Not that theres much to see. I was greeted with cheesy novelties at the entrance, and a very tiny selection of toys in the back. Not much to choose from, and what little there was wasnt that great. If youre not picky and want to feel like youre not in a sex shop, this is the place. Otherwise, go somewhere else.
Great clàsss. Friendly and helpful staff! Not creepy.
These folks are racist ad, dont go here if your black.
Do not do business with Babeland. A past employee was recently wrongfully terminated from here after being racially discriminated against and repeatedly verbally harassed by another co worker..Not only in the workplace multiple times but in front of clientele as well..No words. You’ve lost business from Us in the BayArea.
Great selection, courteous and knowledgeable staff!
Very sex postive and helpful.
I got kicked out for smelling bad, this store is horrible.
Y’all have racist employees and management
Firing a woman of color after she attempts to defuse racist remarks made in front of a client is messed AF. Forcing your workers to manage the racism of their coworkers and then firing them based on racism is messed AF.
Racists and liars.
Tsk tsk
Racist !
This place is awesome.
Im gay