Komoda is my favorite store for gift buying, both for myself and my loved ones. Sherri is always warm and welcoming. I love the vibe in the store and the way everything is set up. I introduced myself the first time I came into the store, as I own a small business in the neighborhood and she has remembered me and greeted me by name ever since! She always makes you feel welcome and will go above and beyond to help you find the perfect gift. I love being able to support local businesses and she sells a lot of products from Chicago artists. The jewelry selection is phenomenal, at all price points. You will not be disappointed! read more

LOVE this store! I went with my best friend on a recent visit. When we first walked in, we were underwhelmed. However, the longer we were in the store, the more we fell in love. Her husband, who normally hates shopping, didn't want to leave. :) They have a ton of cute, unique stuff - and it's all very reasonably priced. In fact - ten minutes after I left the store and went to another in the area, I saw three of the same items marked 20-50% higher. A few of my favs: rings made with vintage buttons from the 1800s and early 1900s, air plants ($2-4) that you can hang in clear glass globes, and an adorable little windup robot that dances. read more

This is a lovely shop curated with gifts, cards and little luxuries - I always find the perfect gift for someone special or a treat for myself here. The owner is often in the shop and she and her staff will even package and bow your finds for an instant gift ! read more

I was in Chicago to visit a dear friend, and his family in mid-September. Before returning to NYC, I asked my friend's wife, where I should go to buy things for people back in Manhattan. Without hesitation, she suggested I go to "her favorite store in Chicago". This was exactly the suggestion I wanted, as I wasn't really interested in buying people back home anything. Instead, I intended to find a gift for her, and their amazing young daughter, for welcoming me into their home so graciously. I headed down to Komoda on a late Monday afternoon. I pored over an array of quality products, and intelligent gift ideas. As usual, I was quickly overwhelmed with trying to find the 'perfect gift', which this situation called for. I soon found myself consulting the sales associate on duty, Linda. I explained to Linda exactly what brought me into the store, with little expectation that sharing my situation would bring me closer to finding the 'exact gift' that I needed. Linda (who only works once a week-so she's not as familiar with the regulars) was quick to suggest that she call the owner of the store (Sherry), because she 'had a photographic memory' of the stores customers. I agreed. Once Linda had shared some of my description of my friend (and his family) Sherry quickly filled in some blanks, describing their daughter's name, and professions. I was so absolutely surprised by the immediate connection. Sherry made a suggestion (through Linda) from past purchases of my friends wife, which I followed exactly. I also found a couple very cool gifts for the precious youngest lady in the house, including a mind challenging activity book. I even threw in a couple extra things that I didn't come for, likely because I felt so good about the entire experience. In closing, I can certainly see why this store came so highly recommended. Linda was thorough, kind, sweet, friendly, patient, creative and professional helping me find 'the perfect gift'. Her approach to her job I found highly commendable for an employee who only works once a week. I assume that has a lot to do with the hiring and training procedure (starting from the top down), focused on the right person for the company. I was also absolutely impressed at how in tune with her customers the owner Sherry was. It was easy to see that calling her for this kind of information was not frowned upon, to satisfy their client. I felt that this was such a respectable, professional, high-class operation and business, that it has led me to leave this (my first) review on Yelp. read more

I went in this weekend to get myself a belated birthday gift and Sherri remembers me and the things that I've bought before. I had bought a "big book of vegetarian" cookbook and she asked how the recipes turned out. And she gave me a tube of badger lip balm to try. I really love that she knows all of her customers, remembers what they buy, and has great suggestions. This is the best addition to our neighborhood in recent years. I love it! I don't shop anywhere else for gifts for people. read more

The woman who runs the store helped us out a lot finding stage and spoke with us about some other items in the store, we will definitely be back! read more

I can't believe I've never written a review for Komoda ... this is one of the best stores in Chicago. Period. First, the goods. Sherri (sp?) has a knack for finding fantastic cards, jewelry, handbags, lotions, even plants from all over Chicago and even all over the country. And her prices range from more than reasonable to expensive, but great quality ensured. One time, the chain on my necklace broke and I asked her if she knew of a good jewelry repair place and she was like, no, but here's a new chain! I almost felt bad taking it! And then, another time, I wanted this ring that she had but it was beyond my price range and the second time I went back to gaze at it longingly, she just offered it to me at a discounted price. I try to do all my shopping there now. You just can't beat that kind of customer service. And then, yet another time, my boyfriend and I found the PERFECT card for us. It was a little blond haired boy and dark haired girl on a see-saw ... it was us. I couldn't believe it when I saw it. Anytime you need a gift or card, please come to Komoda FIRST ... if you can't find anything (which is highly unlikely) then you may move on from here. :) read more

SO shoot me.... I don't really venture west of western in my neighborhood... There, for a long time ,wasn't much to venture to. The only thing on Chicago west of western I would go was star coffee bar. But this place is a stand out. cute accessories, soaps and perfume and paper goods ( as well as other goodies as well as nostalgia in the form of candy ). The owner and store pups are awesome too!! It made for a perfect little trip after brunch at bite! I will be back for some unique gifts soon!! read more

This store/boutique/treasure is wonderful! I am not sure what to call it, but I know I LOVE it. It is definitely dangerous to go into, because you will find "hundreds" of items that you "need"/want immediately. And Sherri is amazingly helpful and caring. This is just a fantastic, awesome place! read more

I literally do not understand how one could not love this shop. If you stop by, I guarantee that you will find a gift/adorable little knickknack for yourself or for a friend that you will absolutely not be able to resist buying. The shop's owner is so sweet and helpful and seemed to know every other person who walked through the door, which I loved. There are tons of unique jewelry, stationery, toys/gadgets, books, soaps/candles/fragrances etc. Definitely worth a visit! read more

if RR#1 is the 'everything for everyone' store, then Komoda is the more edited version. (IMO) i like their focus on local artists and the aesthetic is less kitsch than eccentric, without losing a grasp on what looks really really good. and they just don't carry girl stuff, either. read more

I love this place! Sherri is always super kind and helpful. Her store is filled with all sorts of cool little gifts. (Lots of stuff from local chicago artists - who I love to support) I got some earrings for my sister here. I will definately go back for more ... I've got my eye on a little mushroom kitchen timer. read more

Komonda is a wonderful gift shop and my favorite so far. I still thank the relative who brought me to this shop when I was looking for good gifts for the last Christmas season. Not only did I find creative gift ideas from the shop owner but also a beautiful basket to present my gifts in for free. I have been to Komonda twice and I just won't stop going there. read more

I LOVE this store! Perfect place to pick up a gift for anyone.... kids & adults alike. I always stop in when I'm on my way somewhere and the owner always helps me figure out a perfect gift. (Plus I like to get a little something for myself as well!) Very unique selection of jewelry, a lot of it is locally handmade. And she carries a range of very inexpensive items to ones that are skillfully crafted and more on the indulgent side. HORRAY KOMODA! read more

I live down the street walk past it everyday. Finally walked in and I love it. Got some incense and mustache wax and a molesting. They got a bit of everything read more

Komoda means chest of drawers in Polish. The name is very fitting because this boutique has any gift you can think of! This is the perfect and go-to place for presents or trinkets to guide you in your everyday life.The gifts are very unique. I really like the air-plants that they have and the jewelry is also simple but pretty. They have books, toys, trinkets, self-care products, hygiene products, everything perfect for the holidays. Some gifts may be a little pricey but that is because they come from an independent designer they are worth it because you wouldn't find those gifts anywhere else.The service is pretty good, the employees help you find everything that you need. The parking on the street is usually available. If you need any last minute gifts for your loved ones, come give this shop a try, you might just find a thing (or two)! read more

This is my card and gift go-to! Lovingly picked selection of unique, often hand-crafted gifts. She highlights a lot of local artists. The owner clearly loves what she does and is a wonderful person. No pushy sales like boutique places "on the high streets" of Damen and Division, just a genuine person there to help you if you need it. Beautiful jewelry, fun little toys. I'm totally going there today to wrap up some holiday gifts. Seriously, it's a treasure! read more

I love this place!! I have been getting all my greeting cards here because the majority of them are designed by local Chicago artists. They are witty, quirky, and you're guaranteed not to find anything like them in the Hallmark isle of the local CVS. Recently I started shopping there for gifts in addition to just the cards and have found some great finds. The owner helped me pick out a necklace for a friend's birthday, and when I went in more than a month later she remembered and asked me as soon as I walked in how she ended up liking the necklace!! That is great costumer service :) and totally had me hooked. I love supporting local places, and she will be getting a lot more of my business in the future. Places like this make me happy to spend my money! read more

I'm from California, land of 3,000 eclectic and hipster shops. I was really impressed with Komoda! It has heart. The shop stocks a really enticing selection of anything you can think of, but mostly things you wouldn't think of. That's the enticing part! Bought a knife/fork/spoon/bottle opener set for my zero waste month and had a fun chat with Sherri. Go if only to ask Sherri how to experience Chicago! She's been here a while and knows where all the cool kids go. :) read more

Komoda is very cute. I stopped in yesterday on my way home to check it out since I had been eyeing it for months but only walked by when it was closed. It's another one of those "perfect place to buy a gift" shops. The variety of products are nice, but I didn't see anything yesterday that screamed "must have". I will wait for the new inventory and go from there. read more

Recently out at dinner with a friend, I found out that Sherri had left RR#1 and moved westward ho out to Humboldt Park. I checked out Komoda the next day, and have got to say that going in and seeing her and the dog was worth the journey. This comes from the fact that for the last four years, I have selected almost all gifts for family and friends with Sherri's help. If you want to bring business to a shopkeeper with impeccable and eclectic taste in gifts, who is helpful and friendly and remembers you and what you bought last time, Komoda is your place. read more

Fantastic find wondering my neighborhood with very cool items, unique, reasonably priced, beautiful jewelry, friendly and helpful owner with tons of gems to sooth the gypsy soul. read more

Sherri, the owner, is great! I was just looking for a bow for a present and Sherri offered to tie one for me and she used her own material without any charge for the ribbon or the service. The store is very cute with lots of fun little trinkets, letter press cards, jewelry, perfumes and more. It's definitely a great place to buy a gift for someone and has great customer service! read more

Great neighborhood gift shop. Unique stuff that you will want to buy for yourself. The owner, Sherry, is lovely, and you'll love chatting as you spend time looking through the many options read more

Super nice proprietor, great selection of hard to find gifts and quality books, cards, and all kinds of neat stuff behind the counter. Awesome place to stop in and browse. read more

This store is absolutely amazing. I always been able to find a gift for a loved one here no matter how picky they are. There is a great selection of jewelry very reasonably priced that I just love to browse every time I walk in to the store. Sherri is a very helpful and sweet natured person whose adorable family and dogs often greet you when you come in. I love this store so much that it is the first place I go when shopping for myself or others. You can find just about anything here from unique books, cook books, arts and crafts, baby clothes, awesome hats, t-shirts, various artists art work in forms of books and posters. In one visit I was able to shop for my entire family for the holidays! I recently purchased a beautiful bracelet for myself and a fun art project kit to explore this weekend. Thank you Sherri for you wonderful store! read more

This store is so lovely! The products offered range from cool books and beautiful soaps, to personal cards, jewlery, and chicago knicknacks. Great personal, unique gifts. Prices are very fair too. What make the store even more charming is its owner. She is usually perched behind her register entertaining one of her well-behaved kids whom frequent the store as much as she does! Her very helpful, no pressure approach makes the shopping experience so serene and organic. The the other woman who works with her is equally as lovely, who also totes around a very charming daughter. Love supporting this business! read more

Intimate boutique shop to buy personalized jewelry and gifts for family and friends! Definitely will be back! The owner is a Doll!!

I used to have the honor of living across the street from Komoda. I would visit the store and Sherri, the fabulous owner, regularly and admire all of the fun, beautiful, and interesting items she carries there. I always took my family when they came to visit and she remembered our names and preferences. TRUE customer service! I am an especially big fan of Komoda's selection of jewelry, and this was my go-to place for buying presents for friends and family. I really miss it! read more

A true gem...I have never seen a shop like this in Chicago at all. I just followed a loving female friend on her journey to seek out a perfume that could make you smell like books in a library, dew under a tree, or a beach in the year 1966. Though I did not buy anything, I really liked hanging out at the store and something is motivating me to go back and look at some of the other things that I did not look into more detail. Check out the shop right next door as well for some cool pieces of clothing designed by independent designers. I got a really nice fedora (that's what I would call it I guess) from there. I really want to go back to the Ukrainian Village :( read more

local charm, humor, and a dash of the eclectic.... whimsically showcased in playful vintage display pieces - yep, you're at komoda! hilarious greeting cards, charming jewlery, indulgent candles...air plants, books, and a million other little treasures make this a must-visit. i've taken a bit of an oath to try to buy gifts locally (and this does not mean my "local target"), and going into this store reaffirms why! it's the perfect spot to buy a last minute gift that is charming, thoughtful, and whimsical.... and so much more memorable than a bottle of wine or random gift card. read more

So lucky to have a store like this in the neighborhood. It's like a library of unique gifts, trinkets and jewelry. Each time I go I think "oh snap... so and so would love that". From a person who does NOT like to shop, this is the perfect place. You don't need to. The owner did it for you. read more

What a great shop... You will definitely find something for everyone on your list for every occasion on their's. Got tons of awesome little Christmas gifts that no one will probably ever find in other stores. Stop and grab some coffee at Star Lounge first--you will need it. There is so much to see at Komoda you might there awhile trying to decide. read more

I absolutely love this shop! The owner is so sweet and remembers me, even on the street! (my bus stop is right outside) There are so many great things inside the store; incense, lovely cards, librarian tattoos, belt buckles, jewelry, books, art and other specialty items that you can't really find anywhere else or all in one place anymore. They have dogs that hang out in the shop, too! And they are chill, sweet ones :) read more

A kind and lovely proprietor with a great selection of a variety of items makes it my first and usually only stop when I need to get a gift for a friend. I hope she stays here for a long time to come. read more

Great hidden gem! I live on the north side so when I saw this place and went in I was so excited to find this great spot. The store is adorable, something for everyone and oh the jewelry. Definitely a place to check out and find a unique something for your favorite people. read more

Komoda is wonderful! Visit this shop for some of the most surprisingly cute and uniquely assorted gifts and cards you can imagine. Sheri, the owner, makes it a fantastic place to shop because she is so warm and helpful, and she chooses the same items I would probably choose to sell if i ran a super cute and super cool little gift shop. I often have a hard time choosing a gift for someone here because there are just too many adorable/good smelling/ lovely items to choose from.. I usually end up leaving with a little something for myself too. Oh,and as a bonus, she has a great selection of kid's books and whimsical toys also, so you really can get something for everyone here! read more

Sherri is the sweetest person. I love that a place can exist where a little boy is riding his tricycle around, followed by 2 watchful and friendly dogs, and all sorts of adorable little things can be purchased. I don't think there's a single thing in there that I wouldn't like to own. The only reason I don't go in more often is because I ALWAYS walk out of there having spent money that I shouldn't have. read more

I went here to get a birthday gift for a friend. Tons of cute stuff, some I've seen before with other non cutesy stuff like BUCK KNIVES! The decor is all salvage yard type and the owner was really nice and talkative. I will be going here for all my gift needs from here on out! read more

Best store ever! This is the only place I will buy cards! They carry tons of locally crafted cards and I definitely get tons of compliments on how amazing the cards are once I send them! They carry a lot of other really cool things- definitely a must stop if you need some great cards and a gift and a little gift for yourself too! read more