It's amazing how many years it took me to finally visit this place. The Good Old Days is a sleeper…read morehit, hiding on a stretch of Belmont that has more than a handful of vintage and antique shops. There is BOTH and upstairs and a downstairs, and so so so much to look at. On a properly sunny day, their upstairs room with all the vintage art deco stained glass will take your breath away. I ended up walking away with an end table myself, but I know exactly what antique shop I'll be swinging by every so often, or bringing out of towners who want to see pieces of Chicago history, displayed in a classic Chicago apartment.

Fine business to buy from. Our museum in Alabama found something they had online that we really…read moreneeded and they worked with us on the price as well as shipping the item to us. Could not have asked for more helpful and willing assistance in making our purchase. Mark Bailey was phenomenal in helping us. Shipping was cost effective and excellently packed. Would buy from them again without hesitation. We highly recommend this business.

Such a beautiful collection or MCM furniture as well as older styles. They have trinkets and…read morecrystal dishes and mirrors. There's a wide variety of prices and the owners are friendly. Beautiful store

amazing unique pieces, at appropriate price points. kinda rare for antique stores in the city! the…read moreowner has a fantastic eye and a good variety of options here. will be back!!

I've been to a few small concerts here and I love them. The venue is intimate and unique. Antique…read morefurniture in a warehouse setting. It's all very eclectic. Makes for a fun date. All of the concerts I've attended have been candlelit. They host them regularly and year around. Everything from the Beatles to Ella Fitzgerald Before or after the concert, look around. It's a treasure trove of decor for your home.

Very nice venue for events attended the candle light music concert and thoroughly enjoyed myself…read more Didn't have time to explore the store but will be back again soon.

Nice owners and good selection of furniture items at a fair price. Unfortunately, they're only open…read moreon weekends.

This is where you go when you want some gorgeous mid-century furniture, clocks, or glassware. Get…read morehere early on the weekends for first dibs! Also the candles in the vintage glassware are reallllllly nice! Oh and Jon is an awesome guy and you're supporting a mom & pop that cares deeply about Chicago and the neighborhood. It doesn't get better than that!

One of my very favorite shops in Evanston. The name "Secret Treasures" perfectly describes the…read morestore...and super friendly folks inside, always. Dawn is a gem hear self.

The inventory is incredible! It's like Candyland!! The staff is super helpful and the prices are…read morevery fair. Go!

You need some teeth? I can get you some teeth. A whole jar of 'em. I got a teeth guy. Woolly…read moreMammoth is my teeth supplier. Anytime I need to get some teeth- spare ones can come in useful- need to get outta work anyone?! This place is super strange. I found it while surfing through Atlas Obscura. I had to visit. It's like a taxidermist went insane, and opened up a store in Andersonville. Everything in here is weird, weird, weird. Anything you get, you'll be the only one to have one like that on your block. Actually, the prices here are quite reasonable, considering that there's not many other options available to get these kinds of materials. The stuff goes from the bizarre to the macabre.

Cool store LOTS to see here and you might find a trinket or two to buy. I WISH they sold their…read morelarger items worth tens of thousands of dollars, maybe hundreds of thousands. I'd buy em. King Kong memorabilia, Chinese things, just some gigantic set piece looking things I'd buy and put somewhere. There were some original Rorschach ink blot cards for around $50 and World's Fair stuff but I stopped myself lol

I loved this store and felt like I could have looked through the books and crannies for hours. I…read morewalked away with one small treasure: the cutest vintage ring with a pave heart on a dangle! It's so unique and adorable. I can't wait to go back and search for more treasures!

Unique and vast selection of curated antique pieces! I was in the market for some vintage rings and…read morethey had a great section. They had 2 boxes of $25 rings plus others that were more expensive. I was able to ask questions and try as many as I felt like trying without feeling annoying. I could spend hours looking at the artwork in that store. Beautiful spot. Don't miss the basement that has even more cool things!

This place is fantastic and the owner is such a fun and witty guy to chat with. I can always find…read moreso many cool, one of a kind items here for my home and all at reasonable prices. It's nice not to have generic pottery barn or CB items like all the Joneses do. Over the last few years I've been able to find cute knick-knacks for the house, tables, and an antique Eastlake piece that I'm using as a bar. This place is a gem and everyone should visit. Places like this are why I prefer to shop local.

Have you ever walked into someone's home and thought to yourself, "Hmmm... Pottery Barn catalog,"…read moreor ditto, Crate and Barrel? I'm not dissing those stores, no, no, no. I love them! They stock the staples of good design. On the other side of the ledger there are antique stores, where there are always surprises, one-of-a-kinds and the smell of old wood. What's not to like? And then there's PRAHA: A rich collection of new and old, unusual pieces of decorative and architectural elements from Europe and the US, from dovetailed wooden boxes to large furniture pieces, linens and treasures of all types, jams, jellies and dip mixes, antique Shanghai Ladies posters, cottage style furnishings, lamps, trunks, European and domestic enamelware... on and on it goes... For me, PRAHA is like the proverbial candy store, and was elevated to Favorite Store status the first time I stepped inside. Much of the store's allure is the result of many shopping expeditions to Praha (Prague), where the owners purchased furniture and treasures as old as the hills, then shipped via crate back to the US. They trek to the best flea markets in the US. They keep their radar humming 24/7; a find is a find, no matter where it's discovered. But it's not just the merchandise. It's Todd and David, shopkeepers and proprietors. They love their store. They insist on expert craftsmanship in the new items they choose to sell, and enjoy musing on the secret history of their antiques. In chatting with Todd (for almost 2 hours on my first visit!) I discovered we share a love of old enamelware, antique tins, small boxes and interesting little containers. (Talk about a candy store!) Some acquisitions never make it to sale. One such item is an old coffee tin that Todd chose to keep for his own kitchen. It's not on display; it is used to store coffee, like it has been forever. He remarked how he always thinks about its mysterious history, the stories that could be told about the family in Praha who used it for generations. "Just think of it!" he said! There are stores filled with merchandise, clerks, and cashiers. And then there is PRAHA, filled with fabulous treasures, not the least of which are its shopkeepers, Todd and David. Czech it out!