P.O.S.H. was a beautiful store. Everything was curated so nicely and we loved the mix of vintage +…read morenew items. The salespeople working were welcoming. The items are on the pricier side but make great gifts.

Such a darling store, curated really well. Just the space itself is stunning. I love the skylight…read moreat the back. It was amazing being the first people in the door and within 15 minutes, we had trouble just navigating through the space. Mostky French or French inspired, and some cute Chicago themed things- all with a vintage vibe. Just a gorgeous, bougie shop!

Wonderful selection of stylish hats, clothing, The Bean miniatures, etc. The owner was kind,…read morehelpful, calm, and funny. Prices are what you'd expect for the area.

Good selection of souvenirs, but everything is very expensive. $45 for a bucket hat is absolutely…read moreinsane. They have all kinds of merchandise, including bean replicas, keychains, T shirts, ball caps, and just about anything else you could want as a souvenir. Great variety and fun to browse, but be prepared for some serious sticker shock.

My friend suggested a stop here and I was kinda meh about the idea, but we'd parked in the garage…read morefor MCA so we stopped in. I'm glad she talked me into it because their store has some fantastic stuff. I loved walking around and browsing... the store is really big. I thought it was just the first floor but there's an entire second floor that's even larger. That second floor has a ton of children's stuff; books, toys, stuffed animals, art, and so on. There are also lots of books for adults, and cards, and jewelry, and t-shirts, and so many things. I bought several books for my little one, and there are some toys I think she'd like that I may pick up another time and some really cute stuffed animals as well. I'm not sure if the woman that greeted us was a docent or a paid staff member but she was so welcoming. She's the one who pointed us to the second floor that we didn't know existed and let us know they had kid stuff. Then she welcomed us back when we got downstairs, and told us about the MCA kids days and said she couldn't wait to see us again.

Really cool store with such a nice variety of items! Two floors. Pristine and good vibes all…read morearound. The entire staff was so friendly and helpful. Good vibes all around. I purchased Studio Ghibli postcards for my boyfriend and got myself a colorful clock. Great place for unique gifts and reasonable prices.

This place is an absolute treasure trove brimming with character & whimsical decor! You'll discover…read moreunique gifts, creative finds & delightful memorabilia, all at great prices, right in the heart of the city! The complimentary gift wrapping is a nice touch & this service is available all year long! We stumbled upon this gem while wandering around & so glad we took the time to explore each piece on display! This is definitely a must-visit!

Unique boutique with something for most every female taste. Nice little gifts. Affordable. Always…read moreenjoy popping into the store. People are always friendly and helpful. Besides, I Love supporting local small businesses.

My daughter and I stopped by Alice & Wonder during our most recent trip to Chicago. They have done…read moresome excellent social media marketing and we added this store as a priority stop during our trip after seeing several viral videos about creating a hat. Service was efficient and professional. Staff answered questions patiently and did their best to move customers through the hat making experience without making people feel super rushed. We arrived a little before opening on a weekday and a line had already been formed halfway down the block. The hype around their custom hats was real. Although there was a formalized line of people that was built, customers still needed to scan a QR code to file in a virtual queue to make their hat(s). Since we arrived early, the wait was very minimal through the virtual queue once the shop officially opened. There were several choices of caps to choose from. They had both adult and children hats. I was able to make (semi) matching hats for my daughter and me. Hats were reasonably priced, but the patches are what quickly made the price add up. They're plentiful and so cute. It was hard not to select a ton! Once we completed a mock-up of our hats, the time to finalize was quick. The girl who helped us was super friendly and lovely to chat with. She also gave my daughter a special sticker when we were all done. 5-star experience. We've worn our hats several times since making them and they're still holding up well. Highly recommend this experience if you're visiting Chicago from out of town.

I popped in because I had ordered a 'baseball is better in Chicago' shirt for pickups It is the…read morewrigley bleachers on the shirt (and I am a Southsider) but the saying is true. Baseball is better in Chicago. I was greeted when I walked in and I stepped into and didn't know where to get the pickup at so I asked the greeter, but I think she was a regular employee or manager who was just watching the door since it was like 20 min til closing. and she helped me grab the item! She brought it to me in front and I didn't have to lift a finger. Very helpful experience in my book! I saw someone brought their dog in which is nice because I was looking for dog friendly places to visit with my pup. The items are pricey but they are Chicago tailored and I like that.

I stopped into the Harry Potter Shop while walking the Magnificent Mile and had a great time. There…read moreis so much to see, and the store really makes you feel like you've stepped into the movies. Every corner has something new to look at, from wands and robes to collectibles and décor. The only downside is the crowds. It gets quite busy, especially on weekends, and the lines to check out or to get into the Butterbeer bar can get long. If you can, go on a weekday or earlier in the day to make it more enjoyable. Overall, a must-visit if you're a fan or shopping with one. Just bring a little patience!

What a cute store! The wands here are much more reasonable than universal studios in terms of…read morepricing. Lots of dedicated merch and desserts than universal too - in my opinion. We did not try the restaurant part of the shop and only checked out the merch. Love all the little knickknacks! They also do the sorting hat to sort you to different houses. Def a fun time if you're a Harry Potter fan. Service was great with helping me locate sizes on shirts. We loved it so much we checked them out twice this trip and made a few purchases for myself and friends. Lovely shop!

We loved this souvenir shop and it was within walking distance from our hotel near the Chicago…read moreRiverfront. They have a wide variety of souvenirs that are quality but not junky. We bought several items from them, including mugs and magnets. The salesperson was very nice, patient and helpful to us. The store was clean, well-stocked and nicely decorated. There were many items for both men, women and kids. We would definitely return again.

Upon a recent visit to Chicago with my friends, we were trying to find a nice souvenir shop near…read moreour hotel with a great selection for good prices. Literally just around the corner from our hotel on Michigan Avenue was the I Love Chicago store. From the moment we walked into the store, we were quite busy looking at each corner of the store trying to find the perfect gifts. We found a number of cute snow globes on top of the Bean of all different sizes. Further back in the store were some clearance items where there were some great magnets. There were sports team merchandise, Chicago-themed candies, plenty of shirts, hats, and other clothing, and so much more. When you go to their website (https://lovefromcompanies.com/collections/chicago), you will receive a pop-up coupon for $10 off orders of $50 or more. There was also a sign up link by the counter where you could get 10% off by signing up. While there are more than three locations in Chicago and around the country, there are only three I Love Chicago locations including the one on Michigan Avenue, which I visited. The mission statement at Love From USA is to provide an extraordinary travel convenience and gift shopping experience, capturing lasting memories reflective of the local culture and lifestyle of the communities they serve. They support locally made products from small businesses across their markets. Love from USA was founded in 1979 as a paperweight kiosk and has grown tremendously since then. Now, they have 24 stores across the country. Chicago was the second place that they had stores. They also have a commitment to give back and take part in the Art For Good Project, Red Heart Project, and Local Artisan Project. As everyone leaving the store holding bags of souvenirs, it was obvious that other customers were on the same mission as us and were successful. I certainly recommend this store to others looking for the same.

This store is located down the steps towards the observation deck into the mall. There's a restroom…read moreon your right down the hallway before you see the store. You can buy tickets at the front (the left side) of the store for Cloud Bar & to go to the observation deck. I had a flight early in the morning, so I didn't do that, but I recommend it if you're visiting or just want a nice nigI bought this BEAUTIFUL book of Chicago street photography here for only $40. I say only $40, bc I plan on neatly tearing out several of the pages & framing them. It's such a beautiful book. I bought a Chicago recycled tote bag (that can be folded, & apparently used to be a water bottle!), a Cloud Bar coffee mug (bc it holds way more than 8 ounces & is such a beautiful ombré blue), & a Chicago photography book (the last one available for the night). The clothing items are priced fairly high, the hoodies are about $60-80. If you really want some high quality and low cost Chicago apparel, hit up the 24-hr Walgreens that's only a few blocks down the street. They have shirts, mugs, etc for like $10-20. HOWEVER! I gave this place 5 stars bc of the employee who helped me w the book. It wasn't priced (w a tag/sticker) but it was also the very last one on the shelf - it was found on display, so it wasn't even on the shelf. She noticed it wasn't a new edition so she actually called Cloud Bar (at the top floor) to see if they had any extra copies so that I could get a new one. Her taking the time & effort to do this without me even mentioning anything or asking her to do that was exceptionally thoughtful & kind. I presume they sell this same book at the Cloud Bar at the top of the building. She was on the phone for a bit, but they didn't have any new editions for me. I honestly am in LOVE with the book - it's absolutely stunning, the photography is so beautiful and will forever serve as a reminder of why I love Chicago so much & why I want to make this city my home either for medical school or for my life after that. I attached photos of the book. I'm so sorry I didn't get your name (the employee at the front desk), but I really appreciate your hospitality.

I LOVE the lunch sized Chicago Themed Bags and the Chicago Themed reusable Shopping Bags…read more I buy them for gifts for EVERYONE as gifts! The bags are classy, colorful, fun and around $5.00 for the shopping bags. They have the most vibrant art of Chicago landmarks and also they are made out of recycled bottles! Whenever, I am shopping people comment on the bag and ask where I got it! Please keep selling them!

Friendly staff, quick service. No preservative so enjoy same day is recommended. I didn't want to…read morecarry a tin back home on the plane so I got the bag option. I was also heading back to Denver so the bag option was good enough for our dry weather. I am usually a savory girl so I thought I'd like the cheese option better, but thankfully got the classic Garrett's mix. The caramel is actually way better probably cuz the cheese ones tasted soft. I had it fresh there too so this tells me it's how their cheese powder interacts with the popcorn.... 4 stars for the cheese popcorn. This location was right off of Michigan Ave across the street to the hotel we were staying at, so it was great to come get a few bags before we head to the airport. I checked, airport premium cost was extra $3 for the same size... so I saved $9 for getting it here. Highly recommend to give Garrett's a try as a Chicago staple, even the locals love them! Love is messy!

Heard about it from my friends . Strolling in Michigan St and tried their varieties of popcorn…read more I liked the cashew caramel popcorn more. Got medium bag for now and ate as we strolled. I loved the mural outside very striking. Be back

I wanted to purchase a Goyard Hobo Boheme in the classic green color, but, having no Goyard…read moreboutique near my home, decided to try Goyard's "remote sales" option. I did so with trepidation, as my research revealed many negative comments regarding Goyard customer service, both in boutiques and through remote sales. My call to the phone number given on the website was immediately answered by a very courteous and helpful man named "Elhadji," who assured me that he would forward my request to the appropriate boutique after I provided my contact information to him. Four days later, I received a text message from Carlos at the Chicago boutique. With his very kind, patient help, I was able to complete my purchase and am now the very happy owner of a beautiful bag (that I LOVE), in time for my birthday. I still can hardly believe how easy and fast the whole process was, and how kind and helpful the two representatives I dealt with were. I'm so happy I took the chance and contacted Goyard's remote sales, and got Carlos as my sales associate! Thank you, gentlemen! You are a credit to Maison Goyard.

For a while I have been planning on buying a tote bag (for years). Anyone who know myself and my…read morehusband knows we are big savers and buying an expensive bag is out of character for us. I did a lot of research and decided I wanted a Goyard tote bag as an everyday bag. We went to the Chicago location and I excitedly waited to be let in the doors. First of all, you can't take photos it is posted a few times through out the store, but I saw the other sale people letting the other shoppers take photos. The sales member helping me hardly looked up from his phone and when I asked about the color bags they had he pointed to where I could get the color samples. They were on a shelf and he couldn't be bothered to hand them to me. I asked to see the bag I wanted and it felt like I asked a teenager to take out the trash. I asked his opinion about the 2 colors I was debating between and he didn't seem to care and wasn't interested or invested in making the sale. Within about 15 minuets into our visit, I felt so unwelcomed and uncomfortable I decided I didn't want to buy the bag anymore. For years I have been planning to buy an expensive everyday bag and the experience here at Goyard was so negative, I walked away. I wanted the whole experience, someone invested in the process and someone would make me feel better about spending a lot of money.