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    Doolin's

    4.5 (92 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    April W.

    I called Doolin's this morning and asking them if they could do a Halloween balloon order for me, even though it was short notice, and boy did they come through for me. The balloons were delivered well before my actual time and the delivery driver came to the office and dropped them off. Awesome Customer Service. Thank you for doing these balloons last minute for me.

    Rhonda F.

    I love Doolin's for so many reasons. It reminds me of a sweet small town shop, yet it is found in the heart of the city in the West Town neighborhood. The vintage building adds to the charm. You walk in and smell that attic kind of scent and hear the old wooden floor creak with every step. High ceilings and an unusual room shape makes me feel excited to see what I can find around each corner. Whatever party accessory you need, you'll find it here. You will also find things you didn't even know you were looking for. Bingo? No problem? Kentucky Derby? They have it? Disco balls of every size and even a giant balloon drop. Yep! The truth is, if you want to throw a unique party with all the bells and whistles, Doolin's is your only stop. They offer the biggest selection of balloons anywhere. Every color, size and design is here. I have never seen a more dynamic color choice for plates, cutlery and tablecloths. Seriously, all colors are here. Every holiday is represented as well. Major holidays or smaller obscure ones you never knew you wanted to celebrate are here. So many flags are available too. It's crazy the things you can find here! The staff is so nice and helpful. They are kind and offer a genuine hospitality you won't find at other stores. If you aren't sure of what you want, they walk around with you and help you decide. They explain how to store and care for your inflated balloons so they last a long time. FYI: There is parking behind the shop accessed via the alley in addition to street parking in front. The hours are a bit interesting. They are not open late. So if you need something, shop early in the day.

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    Melissa J.

    My husband had rented a table and chairs for extra seating at Christmas, and recommended to try out for some party supplies when I was throwing my sister a baby shower. They have everything you need for throwing any kind of celebration! I specifically needed balloons and faux fabric disposable table cloths. I was greeted as soon and I waked in and they made suggestions and helped me get everything! I needed balloons that could last more that 24 hours since the shower was on a Sunday and they would not be open. For an extra charge per balloon they spray the inside with a special solution and they last a really long time! The prices were very fair. For table and chair rentals quite inexpensive as well if you pick it up yourself. Parking is a challenge although there are metered spots out front. Not open on Sundays.

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    Valissa W.

    Who doesn't love a little dress up? Ok, scratch that, sounds a little weird. Who doesn't love cheesey costumes and all the fun details that go with theme parties? I know I'm a big fan! My best friend came to visit for a weekend and, rather than do the Chicago norm, we decided to make a themed photo scavenger hunt of it instead. Doolin's, we couldn't have done it without you! For under $20, we got two sailor hats (see profile pic), a firefighter rubber ducky, two plastic toy sailboats, and a giant button. Cuz it was sparkly. The staff could not have been nicer. Faster, yes. Nicer, no. I would definitely come back here if I were planning a party or any other kind of event that I wanted decorations for (especially Saturday morning photo scavenger hunts). Love it!

    The fiesta decor I picked up at Doolin's set the tone for my party!
    Melissa B.

    I went to Doolin's for plastic margarita glasses and came out with $200 worth of fiesta decorations! They had everything for my Mexi-themed party and I was so inspired that I couldn't resist buying one of everything they had. Maracas, signs, balloons, a donkey pinata, sombreros and of course, the plates / napkins / rita glasses, too. They were so helpful and kind in the store - you could tell they a real enthusiasm for great parties. They stayed open 30 minutes after closing time just for me and threw in a few extra balloons - which ended up being awesome when I popped two on trees after I left. I will definitely go back for birthdays, Halloweeen and the bachelorette / bridal shower I'm planning! They have tons of themed merch to choose from and they deliver - I can't wait!

    So many great balloons to choose from for last minute decor

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    I have been going for many years. The staff is courteous and knowledgeable about their products and willing to help with a smile.

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    April was amazing to work with, she was prompt and helpful and order was delivered right on time!!

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    They're always so great! I've been going them consistently for 5 years anytime I need balloons or decorations!

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    Paper Source is a good place to find nice, thick wrapping paper, stationery, cards, and all the…read morethings you need for gift giving purposes (you might even find the gift itself here). I'd been to the ones on Southport and on Wells but it was interesting to see the difference in merchandise here. It makes sense--this location seemed to have more office-type merchandise, and for a location in the Loop what better place to sell office supplies? Heck, I even had to stop myself from buying some of the cute office stuff they have here, and I only work two days per week in the office and still don't have my office space fully set up at home. If you need a last-minute card, even if it's beyond the standard congratulations or birthday, this is a great place to stop. And it's directly across the street from the Clark postal station, so may as well get it in the mail immediately before you forget! They had several board games. I'm a board gamer but usually don't play the ones that get mass market attention, and I saw some more niche ones like Steam Up which was truly surprising. I'm not sure who's coming here to buy them but I am totally in favor of stores supporting small publishers. I also saw journals, notepads, coffee cups, and so on. There's no parking here given its location in the loop. Train, bus, and/or foot will be your options.

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