This is a 5 star , high quality toy store. Very nice wood toys, trains sets, Barbie, so much more…read more Many items, Micro Scooters. So much more! Very clean inside the store. If you want quality toys, this is the place. Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Lakeview, Chicago. Excellent option for bday parties. Gifts for Welcome Presents. Located on the West side of Lincoln Avenue. Where Marshfield Meets Lincoln Ave. CTa options, pay to park options also. The price is comparable to the quality product offered. They had some very nice small toy options for kids as well. Very polite people. Starbucks is down the block. New LA Fitness across and Target as well.

Come here and buy your gifts instead of going to Amazon, I'm so glad I did! The workers were…read moreknowledgeable and kind. They helped me pick out the perfect gift. The also wrapped my gift for me! There are also events that I can wait to check out! I am definitely coming back! They prices were comparable to Amazon or Target BUT you helped a small business instead of contributing to corporate businesses.

If you enter from the Milwaukee street side and walk down the platform, going to the loop on on the…read moreright-hand side and you have to walk away from the escalator where you went down from because the train stops on the other end, for the line that goes downtown.

CTA has a station at Logan Square that is actually pretty clean mostly. It doesn't look like much…read more Maybe the best thing is that it has multiple entrances and you can get in here all these different ways. Always has trains coming just minutes apart. This is a quick ride either to the Loop or O'Hare so a pretty good location. It gets so many riders at this station because it's a popular area. It serves the Blue Line. This is a major commuter route. A ton of people get off here. There's a need for all these entrances and they all lead to one platform. It somehow isn't all that crowded. This is one of the first stops coming from O'Hare. It's probably the first of these worth getting off if you don't live around any. There's lots of trendy coffee shops and restaurants. Fun place to get out and hang. The station itself also has some cool artwork to check out. An important area. It has lots to do around here. There's also access to busses outside the main station.

As with most 'L' Stations, there's some good and some bad…read more The good parts are that the Southport station is easy to navigate, fully accessible, clean, adequately wide, and has above-average seating. There is also a large lobby. Weak points are a lack of any digital signage at platform level, and the fact that unless you take the elevator up, you will be under the elements. With all of this, Southport is fine, with added points for width and cleanliness, and negative points for lack of signage and cover.

Got there at 0131. There were still strains come I g through. They had LOCKED THE DOORS. FU! Had…read moreto pay for a ring uber. NOT OK. NOT RIGHT.

The Neighborhood- You can see Wrigley Field in the distance!…read more Go Cubs Go! The neighborhood has a suburban feel which is nice-there is a small Japanese-Thai Restaurant to the right after exiting the station. It has outdoor seating-it is called Yindee. I want to go back and try it. https://www.yelp.com/biz/yindee-chicago There is also an animal hospital/clinic to the left after exiting the station which is good to know. The Platform and Trains- The Addison Station is extremely clean-there are even recycling bins on both sides of the platforms. Furthermore the layout of the interior of the Brown Line CTA train cars provide "individuals" with "individual seating" options instead of being squished in-between people on the Red Line.

I have a dorky side, and that dorky side was eagerly looking forward to the grand opening of the…read morenew and improved Addison brown line station. The day after the anticipated opening, I made a special trip here to absorb the wonderful newness and freshness that's so foreign to the CTA. Mind you, the special trip did not qualify as a day's trip, as I live only two blocks away. I'm not that big of a dork to travel any further for this. ;) For the first time in my life, I was not afraid to touch the door handles in order to enter the station, as they were new and shiny as opposed to the familiar rusty ones that are covered in muck and germs. Out of habit, I expected to smell stale piss as I entered the station, but, to my surprise, the station had the "new smell" of concrete and paint. Ah, what grandness! I was loving every minute of it! As soon as I arrived to the platform, the train was just pulling up. On any other day, I would've been thrilled, but on that particular day, I was disappointed as I wanted to explore the platform. Yeaaaaah, you don't need to say it. I'm a dork. On a later date, I was able to look around the platform. It's a lot bigger than it was before, and everything is brand new, except the stairs. That was kind of odd. The trains seem to run faster now, but it's probably because I enjoy being at the station so much that I don't mind waiting for a while as much as I did before when the station was still a disgusting mucky mess. Thanks, CTA!

CTA has an L station at Paulina in Lakeview. It provides access to a happening area with lots of…read morecool restaurants and other locally owned businesses in a hip charming neighborhood. Pretty safe for the most part. Has a classic feel but it's modern and clean. There's also an area under the tracks to hang out. As far as stations, this is one of the best. It serves the Brown Line. This is overall a pretty interesting station. Be sure to pronounce it correctly. It's actually said like "Pah-LY-nuh." This is one of the coolest visually. In the station it has an old style of charm. There's the classic mosaic tiles. Outside the station is even more to enjoy. The main entrance is bigger, but across the street there's another entrance plus a cool little area to sit and relax. Has a ton of cool restaurants around here such as MK Noodle, and too many to name all. It's overall clean and safe. The bad thing is there's usually kind of a wait for a train.

I liked this station as well as the area around it. Great place to start walking south and to…read moreexplore neighborhoods Lakeview & Lincoln Park. I recommend a walk from here south on Lincoln, then jog over to see Halsted and/or DePaul University, and then to go get a deep dish pizza by at Pequod's, having burned off some calories in advance lol. There is also a Lou Malnati's in that stretch of Lincoln, which is not a bad choice for a deep dish pizza either (LM's have a few locations throughout Chicago, while Pequod's has only the one, so I tend to go there when in this area.)

This is a very cute, cozy book store. I stopped in looking for a book for a friend's baby shower…read moreand an employee helped me easily find one. The selection is smaller but it offers a lot. I liked seeing that they additionally offer crafts, games, and puzzles. They had a lot of DND stuff! Happy to support a fun, local book store. Definitely stop in and explore!

One of the best selections I've seen so far! Their TTRPG section was full of games I've never even…read moreheard of, and they had a ton of art from local artists. Their craft classes seemed really unique, and I signed up for next weekends. The staff was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions easily, which helped a lot!

Was invited to see band play here with group of friends and loved it. Open and spacious bar with…read moreplenty of seating and reasonable drink pricing. Great sound and had awesome crowd!

great local spot... a family member's show thankfully led me…read morehere--when i've lived in the area for years. sadly didn't visit sooner but will now always keep in mind. they were out of a few drink ingredients but i still really enjoyed my visit - love the chalkboard menu and intimate setting for a show. can't wait to hang out in the beer garden on cooler evening.

Our first time here was to attend a birthday party. The activities were creative, colorful, and…read morefun. The staff was kind and silly but also in control. We had a great time. Months later, I got a marketing email about Spring Break "camp." We needed help when my preschool daughter did not have school so we sent her to camp for two days. She really enjoyed the projects that they did, brought activities home, and was very excited to go back. I am glad to know that Kids Science Labs are a great option for childcare as well. I highly recommend Kids Science Labs!

We tried this place for 2 days during the winter break. It was our 1st time trying it out. The…read moreteachers and staff were all wonderful. They had something to take home each day. They remembered my daughter's name after just the 1 day. They even had a magic show on one the days. Looking forward to trying out other sessions. Wish they had more locations.

I have been to The Last Chapter Chicago twice now, and both experiences have been so amazing that I…read morealready know I will keep coming back. The first time I visited was for an Elle Kennedy author meet-and-greet, and the second was for an authorless release party for her new book, Love Song. Both events were so thoughtfully put together and created such a fun and welcoming environment for readers. You can tell right away that this is a bookstore that really cares about its community. The staff is incredibly friendly, helpful, and genuinely excited about books, which makes the whole experience feel even more special. They made everything run smoothly during both events while still keeping things relaxed and enjoyable, which is not always easy with bigger crowds. One of my favorite parts is how unique the store is. They have adorable selfie rooms that make it so fun to take pictures while you are there, and they sell the cutest stickers along with a ton of book accessories. It feels like more than just a bookstore; it is an experience. What really stands out to me is how worth it this place is, even if you have to go out of your way to get there. It is completely worth the drive. Both times I have gone, I have left feeling so happy I made the trip. There is just something about being surrounded by people who love reading as much as you do that makes it such a good experience. If you are into romance books, looking for your next good read, or even just want a cozy bookstore with a great atmosphere, I cannot recommend this place enough. They also host such fun events, which makes every visit feel a little different and exciting. I have loved every visit so far and already cannot wait for the next time I get to go back.

I love that this a romance only book store. I also like that it has a variety of traditional…read morepublished books as well as selections from indie authors too. It does have a section for BIPOC authors as well. The one thing that made it hard for me to choose was for some selection, the wouldn't have the whole series but the 3rd or 2nd book from a series. It also has plenty of room and cute photo areas. The smell was kind of off when we visited it but other than that I would def come back

We had the most amazing piercer (Merci) for my 7 year old daughter and her friend. Merci was beyond…read morekind and patient throughout my daughter's anxiety. We did not feel rushed or anything - and my daughter is now so proud to have her ears pierced. Clean, professional shop with a HUGE variety of jewelry. Prices seem average. Highly recommend (especially for an anxious person getting pierced) - we felt so welcomed

I came in on Friday because I was having trouble with a nose piercing that had been done at another…read moreshop. It was very irritated, crusty, and starting to develop an irritation bump. Turns out the jewelry I'd originally been given wasn't appropriate for an initial piercing. The woman at the front desk was kind and took the time to walk me through my options for new jewelry and proper aftercare. I explained what I had been doing to care for it, and she very kindly told me "nope, don't do any of that" which I appreciated. I'm sorry I didn't catch her name, but she was great. Itzel then took me to the back and changed out my jewelry for me, offering more advice and making the whole process feel very comfortable and easy. By Sunday, the irritation bump has already flattened and calmed down significantly. I also picked up new jewelry for my established nose ring, which Itzel changed for me as well, plus the new jewelry for the irritated side, all for just under $100, which felt very reasonable. I was in and out quickly, and the care I received made a huge difference. Thank you all so much!