The best gift shop ever! Everything is so unique and special. The staff is very nice, friendly, and…read moreprofessional. Highly recommend!

Delightful little Chicago-centric boutique! This small business sells works by local Chicago…read moreartists that touch Chicago hearts. Many of the little trinkets make references to the many things we love about Chicago. It's a great place to buy gifts for friends. There's a pretty wide range of prices for items but I feel that everything is fairly priced, especially given that they're not mass produced! The cashier was super sweet and accommodating and offered to wrap up the items I had planned of gifting to friends. They prefer cash and charge a 3% service fee on cards.

Came here to look for a wedding outfit and left with that plus a whole other outfit too. I love the…read moreclothing and aesthetic of the store and how attentive the staff was. Not fast fashion so you are paying more but the quality is so much better that these will last you years and likely weren't made through using slave labor.

This boutique is the best! They have both a selection of men's and women's clothing. So, me and my…read moreboyfriend really enjoyed shopping here. I am interested in purchasing all of the items that are currently on display because I adore everything there. However, since I have to keep my spending under control, I will only purchase two clothes for myself and a watch for him. The interior of the location itself is lovely and very well appointed. The staff is kind and really helpful in meeting our needs. Their range also includes wonderful designs, and my favorites are the items that manage to be both understated and elegant. They carry a variety of fascinating items, including handbags, watches, pouches, jewelry, and more. But I will purchase those products the next time I go shopping. The pricing is not only just but also sensible. Therefore, going shopping in this area is definitely something you won't regret doing. Very highly recommended.

I came in recently to get permanent bracelets done with my friend and we had a great experience…read more Even before going in I appreciated that prices were listed on the website so I knew what to expect and could browse options. We spent a few minutes looking at the clothes and other jewelry for sale and they had some really cute stuff, and prices seemed pretty reasonable especially for a small boutique. The highlight was definitely the woman who did our bracelets, she was so friendly and helpful and really made it a fun experience. They have a decently sized collection in both silver and gold, along with little charms you can add which I recommend! We walked in and had no wait on a Sunday afternoon, but apparently it can get busy so you may want to make a reservation.

I have been curious about Winifred Grace for some time; it's in the neighborhood but I've never…read morereally had a chance (or found the parking) to visit. But I've followed on Instagram and they have some beautiful jewelry, and I love jewelry, so I stopped in today whilst waiting for my coffee order at The Coffee Studio to be ready. The staff were nice; I was greeted immediately upon entering. I did get there as they were opening, so it was just me and the three employees. I wandered around for ten minutes or so. They have some beautiful merchandise for sure, and work with local artists as well as those further afield for their jewelry (at the very least). They carry pieces from at least half a dozen artists. Most of it is gold, and I'm not a fan of gold but they had a few silver pieces that interested me and I may be back for. The clothing was a skip for me, since I'm not sure they carry anything above a size four or so. They also had some clips/hair bands/head bands, and why did I spend a ridiculous amount on these? Because they're beautiful, I guess. I think what originally brought WG to my attention is that they do permanent jewelry. I'm really intrigued by this so I've checked into the places I know do it in the city. WG has particularly beautiful chains, and they have a variety of charms from red which to choose (I like the mama one now that I can call myself that!). I need to look at price and confirm that this is where I want to do permanent jewelry... but I think I might be back for that. As a word to the wise, the employee told me that I could come and do it as a walk in, but they recommend appointments on the weekend because it can be very busy. There's nothing but street parking around here, and it's not in the busiest part of Andersonville where there's more parking. There's some street parking on the surrounding streets, and don't forget about Ashland or as far north as Victoria and whatnot up by Gethsemane, which also has a short metered portion.

Daughter had recently discovered Hazel in Ravenswood and has been eager to introduce this lovely…read moregift store to me.  As the gift card that she purchased for Father's Day was super cute and unique, I was very interested to visit as well. One evening when we were given an estimated wait time of 30 minutes by Spacca Napoli for a patio table, we found that an excellent chance to visit Hazel, a mere 5-minute walk from the pizzeria. As soon as we walked inside Hazel, a friendly man behind the counter promptly greeted us.  I was impressed by the huge and well-curated collection of goods for all ages and styles.  Daughter was so excited to show me around as if it's her own store, lol.  On one wall was a huge display of greeting cards.  There were also jewelry, accessories, baby gifts, housewares, and gifts for men.  Prices were quite reasonable.  If you need a gift, there's really no excuse of not finding one to buy. We were there for 10 minutes having a great time browsing around, then my phone rang and I was told that our table was ready, so we hurried out without buying anything.  The friendly man behind the counter still politely said "thank you" to us! As now I read that they close at 7:00 pm during weekdays, I am even more impressed, because we actually stepped in the store 10 minutes before they closed, and they still welcomed us!  We will definitely be back!

Items in the store The people working there were very helpful and nice. We found many fun and…read moreinteresting items

Stopped in today as I was walking in the neighborhood. Had a ton of rings, necklaces and earrings…read more Purses and candles too. Great place for gift ideas. I wanted 1 of everything I saw:) Prices vary. Some things pretty expensive but others more moderately priced. Was told it was fair trade and many women owned businesses contribute to the stock. Will def return!

I walked into the store today with intent to purchase some sunglasses I saw online (and maybe a…read moreclutch or pair of earrings). Both the women who were working did not acknowledge me but quickly said 'hello' to two women who entered the store a few minutes after I did. They also asked those women if they were finding everything okay but NOTHING to me. Congratulations. you lost my business not only for today but for the future.

I wrote a review several years ago in which I praised Julie's ability to pick out jewelry…read more(specifically earrings) that look good on me. I have bought at least three pairs of earrings from Julie which I never would have picked up to try on myself -- I needed her eye to help me (1) find them and (2) realize that I wanted something like them in my jewelry wardrobe. The way this usually plays out is: I come in to the store and find a few things in the cases to try on; I am drawn to the way earrings look hanging on a stand or propped up on those little pieces of wood or leather that all jewelry stores use, but it's very hard correctly connect all the dots from "I like the way that looks in the case" to "that would look good on me." Earrings genuinely do not look the same once you pick them up and put them in your ears, and I've made the mistake more than once of buying earrings that looked great in my jewelry box, but not as great on. (But I have not done this at Virtu, because I think Julie would stop me). So first I try the things on that I pick out, and then Julie usually slides on over with, "...but would you consider these?" And she does it in a really friendly way that is not pushy or a high-pressure sales tactic, it is more "I think this shape/color/contrast would look good in your particular ears." And she is right with astounding frequency, including sometimes with pieces I would never have looked twice at in the case. It is a genuine skill and I find it impressive. For this reason I unfortunately have to limit the number of times I visit per year because I am so likely to buy things!

What a lovely shop, with an even lovelier proprietor! I've been visiting metta baby down the street…read morefor the last few weeks, and when I've passed Virtu it piqued my interest. Today I was at metta baby for a CPR refresher so I finally had the opportunity to head down the block and check it out. The owner had opened it a few minutes early because when I got there at 10:58 (they open at 11) there were already a few people in and she joked that perhaps she should open at 10. She was super friendly with everyone in the store and very helpful. There were a couple folks with whom she was talking about the being a business owner (they were also business owners), and the business climate in Bucktown. She was joking around with some other customers about some funny cards that she carries. When I was looking at the various jewelry cases she has throughout the store, she let me know right away that if I wanted to see anything to let her know, and she told me about some of the designers that she had in her shop. I really enjoyed talking with her, and I'm almost ashamed I didn't get her name. Her passion for her business and local businesses in general, as well as her dedication to truly providing fantastic and thoughtful service to her customers was palpable. Virtu's proprietor is the epitome of why I LOVE to shop local; oftentimes people at mass merchandisers, whilst hard working and helpful, don't have the same sort of pride, flexibility, and ethos of care that a local business owner does. I visited a couple days before Halloween, and she mentioned that after the holiday she'd start putting out the Christmas merchandise which is already waiting to make its debut. I think she also mentioned that she has extended hours during the holiday season. I'm excited to stop in once she's in the holiday swing to see what I can find here for friends, loved ones (and who knows, maybe even myself), and maybe even something special for my little one's first Christmas.

I visited on my way to a music festival and so glad I did! This boutique carries some great, high…read morequality basics; I ended up purchasing a red tank top that will be great for layering this fall and winter. The jewelry selection was also nice; I may return to purchase a necklace and bracelet set I thought would be great for work but to also dress up some more casual pieces. Staff welcomed me when I entered the boutique which I appreciate and does affect whether I purchase something or not (as well as if I ever return to the store.) I had a nice conversation with one of the associates as I completed my purchase. The store also has seating which is great for boyfriends, husbands, and significant others. I also really loved the tags that were attached to each item which shows customer appreciation. I'm looking forward to returning to this boutique later this month for their 2nd Anniversary event!

What a gem! This boutique in Andersonville is always bustling with people, and the owner Chrissy is…read morefantastic. This store constantly updates their clothing and jewelry. I just got some bow tie pasta earrings as a gift, they're amazing. The staff (seems like 2-3 women) are all genuinely friendly and actually care, more than many of the other boutiques in Chicago where employees just sit behind a counter. Would recommend this to locals and visitors!

There's a couple of reasons this store has 5 stars (1) super nice and friendly staff (2) an…read moreexpertly curated mix of apparel, home goods, grooming products, accessories, and unique gifts The owners, Matthew and Greg have done a fantastic job building a store that fits into the fabric of the Andersonville neighborhood . A trip to Andersonville always involves a visit to Cowboys and Astronauts!

If you're thin, this store will likely work for you. The maximum jeans size they typically carry is…read morea 34" waist (you might get lucky and find a single 36"). I asked whether larger sizes were simply out of stock or not ordered at all, and was told they generally only order up to 34". The team is friendly and the prices are reasonable. I've been visiting for years and have watched the space grow. That said, the lack of size inclusivity is disappointing. If you don't care about broader size availability and fall within their range, it may be worth checking out--the shop is well curated in theory. Personally, as someone who isn't thin, I likely will not return to a store that doesn't prioritize size inclusivity.