Quick take: The ABC stores of downtown Chicago…read more Loved that the store was clean and organized. I think there were 3 of these stores within one block. I bought a very beautiful Xmas ornament and great deals on t shirts. I would recommend sizing up on the t shirts. All the shirts I bought as gifts were too small.

No returns allowed! Buyers beware…read more Went to return a few overpriced souvenirs and the lady said no returns, it says it on the receipt. Seriously?? Nowhere else in the store does it tell you no returns until you've actually bought the item and then you can see it on the receipt. So helpful... Also they have signs for buying multiple shirts and getting a discount but doesn't specify which shirts they actually applies to until you've get to the counter. Overpriced and deceiving. No thanks!

Who doesn't love Lego? We're obsessed so we always stop in a Lego store while traveling. We ended…read moreup picking up the fry truck Lego set due to the size that the box would fit back in our suitcase. The team members were friendly. We were also given a Lego passport which I never heard of before today. My son can get it stamped at any Lego store he visits. How fun! This Lego store is also inside of a shopping mall so keep that in mind that it's not a store front on Michigan Ave. you take the 2 escalators up and there it is.

Y'all have a great collection to choose from. Cooper was very nice and helping me with my LEGO…read morepassport stamps. I was glad he took the time to tell me about the LEGO and Star Wars collaboration. Y'all always have friendly staff that's enthusiastic about helping us find the next best LEGO set to build.

A bit tricky to find as it is not clear that it is located INSIDE the Macy's big giant shop,…read moreperhaps in the lower level? I can't remember now. But we were in Chicago last week on our way to a concert and decided to buy the performer some children's books for his kid and I yelped "bookstores near me" and this one popped up. So we jumped in a cab and got to Macy's then wandered around a bit until someone told us how to find this part of the store. It is not a stand-alone bookstore, but it does have most things you would need from a bookstore, plus a friendly and helpful staff person. She picked up the phone when we called to ask her where she was located and the shop hours. We were in and out in a flash with a bag full of children's books as well as a bunch of cool postcards, pins, and a few decals, too. Huge "Chicago" section, lots of nice gift and souvenir options. Thanks!

So incredibly hard to find. As of April 2025, it is located by the luggage section in the basement…read moreof the Macy's. Despite its very odd location, the store gives indie bookstore vibes. A careful selection and a large YA section.

WOW this place is large!…read more I took my daughter here earlier this week for her birthday and it was quite the day. We started off the day with shopping for a doll. She wanted one that looked just like her. A very nice salesperson helped us and gave her many options. We finally found one but still walked around and looked for accessories and just to meander through all the areas of the store. The second floor is so wild. There is a salon and so many different rooms. Make sure to make a salon reservation ahead of time. I made that mistake. I did know to make a Lunch reservation at the cafe. It was delightful! The food was surprisingly good! This is a pricey store but worth the memories and I know my daughter is so happy

So here's the thing I've actually been to this café twice as an adult. Obviously, I grew up as an…read moreAmerican girl doll lover I mean, come on I'm an American and a girl???? But my friends have had two separate birthday brunches here and you know what I'm not mad about it??? You got four courses for $38??? And you get to bring your own doll BYOD! I brought my own, of course, and she has a backpack......They always start you off with the cinnamon rolls, which are very flaky but good. If I was a child, I would eat 10 of these, but they only give you one. Then they give you this tea service ask plate with a variety of strange appetizers. For example, meatballs, fried ravioli and hummus bites. Very random, but that's OK. There is something for everyone at the American girl doll store. For my main on both times that I've been here I've had the quiche with the side salad. Look, I'll be honest it's a really good quiche. It's a quiche I would seek out if it wasn't at the American girl doll store. Finally, you finish with dessert, which is normally chocolate mousse, but if you're celebrating a birthday, you get the chocolate and vanilla cake with a side of ice cream with rainbow sprinkles. The cake actually isn't that good but the ice cream is. You also get a free nonalcoholic beverage! Look even as an adult I think this is a funny side quest or bit and like I said, the food is actually good. Yet again, another win for capitalism.

A worker name caoimhin helped me a lot it was a really lovely experience, he told me what was the…read morebest jumper to get !

Souvenir shop located in the Navy Pier!…read more Great items . Reasonably priced. Staff friendly. Plenty of inventory available for your travel gifting .

What a great store for the neighborhood! We have gone a couple times when they have have K-pop…read moredemon hunter events and it's always so fun in there. Their staff is so chill and really nice. It seems like they have a lot of great items, various selections and great taste in inventory.

I love it when places cater to their audience -- and KPOP NARA does just that!…read more As soon as I walked in, I was welcomed by staff and encouraged to browse the merch. There was a decent amount of diversity in groups represented, merch types, and other items (e.g. makeup, skincare, food/snacks). And the music on the aux was also quite diverse! We specifically went to this location for the Life4Cuts photobooth, which has a 5 minute limit per group. We were a bit shocked that the prices advertised don't reflect actual prices of many of the strips (e.g. BooSeokSoon photos were $12!) Note: if you have drinks with you, expect to leave them at the front of the store so that merchandise isn't mistakenly ruined or damaged.

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!

Bethany was so helpful and absolutely wonderful. My friend and I (19 years old) visited this…read morelocation as tourists and we had so much fun! There's a wide selection of animals and clothing to choose from. While I personally feel like there could be more clothes to choose from, there IS something for every occasion. The experience makes the price absolutely worth it, and these stuffed animals will absolutely last you a lifetime. Perfect for anyone and everyone.

This is the fourteenth location in the state and the second one in Chicago. The first location for…read morethe city is in Navy Pier. The items start at $5 and up. The staff and service is excellent.