Wasnt 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.

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!

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.

A nice place with several rooms of everything imaginable. Very quaint. The people are extremely nice. An enjoyable experience!

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.

Wonderful gift shop thats been on Geneva for as long as I can remember. So many wonderful items.

Wedding perfect. Very respectful staff. Amazing store and restraunt all around.

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.

So many items in this large house, that seems to go on forever. You wont be disappointed.

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!!

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.

Loved it! A great collection of things to buy & a wonderful place to do shopping:)

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.

Food was great. And the home made pie is EXCELLENT!

Nice shops and food. Great area to walk around. Been going here for 30+ years

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!

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

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.

One 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!

I like this place because of the variety of products they provide and the staff is most helpful plus very kind.

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.

Very 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.

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!

One of my favorite shops in Illinois!

Took my wife and mother there. Great selection and atmosphere.

Great store They sell a lot of different item. The rooms in this house just keep going. Highly recommend.

Lovely tea, and interesting shoppes. A really pleasant afternoon.

Good food at the cafe, the store is definitely geared towards older women

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!

I like this shopping experience but they need to restore it to its former glory (before covid)

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.

A beautiful place with friendly staff.

Great Christmas shopping!

Nice little shop, however there needs to be more cashiers

Not the same as it was pre-pandemic.

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 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!

Great lunch. I had cheddar and spinach quiche. Mmmmm. A fashion show, wonderful shops. So cute.

Horrible customer service . Great store what a shame how they treat healthy customer.

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.

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.

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!

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.

This place is bigger than it looks and has something for everyone. Dont miss their 75% off clearance right now 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!

Tons of things you dont need, but want to have!

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.

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!

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.

Cute Cafe with great food and friendly wait staff!

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!

Such a great collection of shops. Been many times. Never disappointed!

This store discriminated against those with disabilities and has incredibly rude staff. I would NOT shop here again.

Always love shopping here!

Fantastic place to shop and find some unique and awesome items! Highly recommended!

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.

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.

This business is trash. They Discriminate

Fantastic place to spend the day shopping!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Very nice!

I shopped there for 3 hours! They have a lot of wonderful items.

Had my order bagged and to my car in good time.

Excellent Victor is a great waiter

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.)

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!

Dined in was very good

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.

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.

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

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!

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. ❤☃️❄👢👒💍🧤🍷🍡🍬🍭☕

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

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!!!

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.

Cool store in the downtown area, It’s big it might be consider a tourist attraction of the area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

The cafe is quaint and good food

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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. 😳

Ultimate knick knack store! You can find anything in the store. A lot of unique items I have not seen elsewhere. Very friendly staff.

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.

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.