Buffalo Exchange

Great vintage selection, great prices. Staff was very helpful and the fitting rooms are spacious.read more

This place is a gem, lives up to the "vintage" name. There's no thrifting here, it's straight up…read morevintage-- as in totally unique, quirky and interesting pieces that you wouldn't mind paying more money for. There are unworn items with tags from the 50s like two-piece skirt suits and cocktail dresses or Levi's jeans from the 70s. The tags with prices are keepsakes themselves. My daughter found a varsity jacket made with wool and leather, no polyester or pleather like you'd find nowadays. The space is clean and chic, the only thing not typical of a vintage spot! Looks like a boutique!

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Shoulda bought these. Wha, wha.

Very Best Vintage

4.2(13 reviews)

I really liked the amount of 80's & 90's pieces they had for very reasonable prices. Lots of…read morechoices with other older decades as well. It was their cute window display that reeled me inside, and I left with some really unique pieces I can't wait to wear. I'll definitely be back again.

Very confusing when a store is listed as consignment... and when you go in there they tell you "we…read moredon't take from the public" Very pretentious vibe, and over priced. I love consignment stores, vintage but this is just another overpriced try too hard joint

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Pilsen Vintage

4.0(58 reviews)

Fantastic shop run very well by owner and wonderful staff ( manager) great finds at great prices!!!…read moreI love this neighborhood gem and recommend it to everyone!!!

I have been the biggest fan of this place for a long time and have raved about them to everyone i…read moreknow. Most of my favorite pieces are from there. Idk what changed but in the last month or so the prices have notably skyrocketed. Im all for charging what things actually cost, but the last few times ive been in ive been in awe of the insanity of the pricing of things that objectively do not cost that much. Idk what happened cause this place was always very reasonably priced but it appears these days have gone. Sad to see a great neighborhood staple become yet another unattainable place to shop.

They have a crap ton of Babs' records here

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Photo cred: Mary Lucile Miller via facebook

El Anticuario

4.7(7 reviews)

Such a cool place!!! Lots of interesting things! I appreciated the variety of items, including some…read morevintage electronics. Fun vibes and friendly people.

There's ALOT of fun cool stuff in here. Spanish records, AMAZING entertainment T shirts from shows…read moreand even Santo, Godzilla stuff, skulls, so oddities. Kewl. A Stone's throw to Jumping Bean CAfe

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Mestiza

4.9(19 reviews)

In honor of women's history month, I would like to shine the spot light on this very cool shop in…read morethe Pilsen neighborhood. Also, I would like to thank all of the people that have come out to support businesses in this area that were hit hard by the current political climate in Washington D.C. At the height of violence in our streets I tried to do my best by supporting some of these businesses. During this phase 18th street looked like a ghost town on a Saturday. Normally on a Saturday in this neighborhood has people teeming everywhere and the smell of an asado in the air (Yum). Having time off and having an asado is the perfect way to relax and spend time with your family. Plus, who doesn't like the smell of an asado? Well during this time period I found this shop that I thought had some really cool and unique stuff. Also, you may notice that they have a fair amount of stuff with the famous Hulu's The Bear line, "Yes Chef, No Chef" on it. If you are a fan of the show like I am, then, the interior will look familiar to you because it was in a seen on the show (I think it was season 3). I immediately recognized the store and thought to myself "cool" and great choice. Anyhow, if you find yourself in the area, pop in and check it out. They are very selective as to which artists around the country they want to buy from and in turn sell their products. Maybe you will find that one unique thing that you have been looking for that you didn't realize you need. I mean, you never know unless you check it out. My fellow Chicagoans, please go out and support your local small shops!

A MUST when in Chicago! Visited from California and made sure to have this local shop on the…read moreitinerary. This place is heaven for Knick Knack lovers. My mom and I could've spent the whole day there, the staff was welcoming and the store offered the most cutest items that were reasonably priced. The selection of things was great, from bookmarks, clothes, to mugs anything and everything you'd want for a souvenir.

Milagros!

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La Tiendita De San Pio

5.0(1 review)

8.4 mi•Pilsen

This place is a gem! I moved to the neighborhood not long ago and entered thinking, seriously, that…read moreI wasn't going to find anything. I'm so glad I was wrong! I saw a vintage sofa and fell in love with it. Then walked around and ended up buying a couple of other things :) The sales person, Cristina, even helped me find people to carry the couch to my apartment close by, so no UHaul required. If you are looking for work clothes, something vintage for your apartment or just wanna check it out I highly recommend it. For all thirft shop lovers, this place has well kept clothes and electronics too.

Desk for school $25

Not sure where I'm gonna put it, but had to buy this beauty. It was only $20! #vintagefreak

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So Happy You're Here

5.0(7 reviews)

10.0 mi•Bridgeport

Love it! Was in the area and stopped in, such a friendly atmosphere with affordable vintage…read moretreasures. They have mystery bags of clothes, vinyl, jewelry and vintage "artifacts" (kind of trash but fun to discover)

It's a small shop but it's filled with whimsical knick knacks and fun physical media. It's also got…read morean eclectic perfume collection if you're into perfumes. I saw some beautiful and reasonably priced jeans and pretty tops but settled on a basic slip I'd been on the hunt for. They also had $5 bins which I missed out on since they weren't very visible. I found out after seeing them on Instagram! I'll be back to check out those bins!

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Precious Possessions

4.7(38 reviews)

6.9 mi•The Loop

We came to Chicago for a few days and wanted to pick up some nice crystal jewelry and walked into…read morethis store. It's amazing how many beautiful pieces were inside. Helen was very nice and her service was incredible. The value for all of the hand made artisan crystal necklaces was unmatched anywhere within the downtown Chicago area. This will be a stop on every trip we make back to the Windy City!

This was the absolute coolest store we went to in Chicago. Helen was so kind and helpful. There…read morewere multiple customers in the store and she made us feel like we were the only ones there. The selection of crystals and jewelry was fantastic and prices were incredibly reasonable. Between the incredible fossils, crystals, and jewelry, there is something for everyone. I walked out with two ammonite fossils, a moonstone ring, two crystal eggs, and a few tumbles, and was shocked by how reasonable everything was! Thank you, Helen, for making our trip to Chicago so fun and memorable. I will definitely be back next time we are in town!

A vibrant pink agate slice. We have agate slices in many different colors and sizes!

Add majesty to your home with this carved stone eagle, just one of the many stone carved animals you'll find here.

Precious Possessions - A dark purple amethyst necklace, amethyst and sterling silver pendant necklace, and amethyst bracelet - jewelry fit for a queen!

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A dark purple amethyst necklace, amethyst and sterling silver pendant necklace, and amethyst bracelet - jewelry fit for a queen!

Jugrnaut

4.8(26 reviews)

7.3 mi•The Loop

Really fun store!! The vibe is so good here! Great music playing, friendly service, reasonable…read moreprices, welcoming atmosphere, and fabulous fashion! I love all the Chicago pride and cool streetwear.

I really enjoy the vibe of this store a lot. It goes well with both my personality and my sense of…read morestyle in clothing. In addition to that, this store has an incredible variety of products. It is always clean and fresh, and they have a variety of sweaters, shirts, shoes, and accessories for the ladies, as well as some hoodies, shirts, and clothes for the men. Just this last week, I went shopping in this store for some sweaters for my mother, and I'm happy to say that she absolutely adores my gift to her. She try to wear it as soon as I gave it to her and she super like it. Along with being very common to my coolness and such, the atmosphere of this place is also what keeps me coming back. I will definitely become a loyal regular customer in this shop. And I will recommend this to all of my friends.

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Florodora

4.5(54 reviews)

7.2 mi•The Loop

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Happened upon this lovely shop on a weekend. Beautiful and unique designer pieces: the kind you…read moresplurge on and years later are very glad you did. Looking forward to going back when I have a gift to buy or have more time to try things on.

Set in an ideal landmarked building , you'll find the owner, Michael, and his friendly manner,…read moreremarkable selection of women's clothing from head to foot, engaging personality with unique ability to assist you in making the right wardrobe decisions for any and all occasion. Rare attributes where flash sometimes is a substitute for taste. It's a pleasure to share my thoughts with everyone who appreciates and expects excellence . Ro

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cicero t.

1 year ago

Over glorified second hand store price gouging like crazy 40 $ for second hand pants I can buy new at Ross for less 18$ to 22$ brand new and 95 $ to 147 $ for used shoes ? Don't care if their not Prada or doc Marten they were just average shoes I went to Brown elephant got two pairs of shoes two pairs of pants three tee shirts and a gym bag for $60 better quality must go again to Brown elephant not this scam price gouging play they do have pretty girls there that's it ,! read more

Angie B.

1 year ago

The entire staff is super kind and attentive without feeling overwhelming. Aya especially has such a talent for bonding with customers and getting to know you, they are customer service natural! read more

Dinari C.

2 years ago

This place is a goldmine!! Always finding incredible, and one of a kind items. Maxum is a great association, and all the staff are very inviting/friendly. I definitely recommend you stop in! read more

Dionne C.

1 year ago

Selling some of my spring cleanup clothes from my closet. Staff is usually amazing here and very helpful. It's my favorite place to resell.

Kelly C.

2 years ago

love their selection and service! They're very welcoming and have cute clothes. Well priced for the quality you get.

Rachael Z.

4 years ago

Walked in and was greeted by a dude wearing a shear brown mesh shirt...five stars. Mesh fucks.

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