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Paper Source

4.0 (53 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Cards and stationery

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Got Good Arts. I have a huge breadth of knowledge about Water Color Art. I also love the little corner in the back of the store where they have a bucket of Arts that are on sale.

The super friendly and very talented ladies at Paper Source did a fabulous job wrapping my mother's birthday present!

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The wonderful staff here makes every single time I visit a joy. Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Ten thumbs up.

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Rep Chi

Rep Chi

(51 reviews)

Portage Park

Marian, with an A, is a gem of a person and an outstanding business owner! I felt like a valued…read morecustomer walking in off the street. The Chicago themed items for sale in her store are good quality and reasonably priced. I will definitely return soon to score some more Chitown merch. Thank you, Marian.

Fantastic shop for locals and tourists alike; it's just far enough off the beaten path that I think…read morelots of tourists need to be in the know to find it. I've driven by the shop several times and wondered what it was--I saw the solidarity fist; bar? Union headquarters? I found out what it was when I ended up here to buy souvenirs when flying home to visit family. They have TONS of stuff, lots of t-shirts and sweatshirts, but also hats, glasses, mugs... even pacifiers with the Chicago flag on them (you know I bought one for the toddler). They have some standard Chicago flag stuff but they also put their spin on it with some flags made with animal paws, or maybe my favorite was the one with apples on it. I think that's what lured me in, actually; my best friend is a teacher and I wanted to get one to take to her. The guy that works there told me the story, that the teacher's union was going to strike and this was a design they had come up with and Rep CHI started printing them. I looooooove the way the Chicago flag is used as the basis of so many designs and this is one of my favorites. Prices are super reasonable and you'll find lots of great stuff here. If you have visitors, I'd definitely bring them here first to look for souvenirs. The parking is fairly easy, all street in this area of Jeff/Portage Park. And grab a few of their little buttons on the way out!

Scratch 'N Sniff

Scratch 'N Sniff

(69 reviews)

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PET SHOP BOYZ 2 MEN…read more This tchotchke store in downtown Oak Park lovingly services humans and their furry best friends. As one of the more eclectic businesses in the area, I always find so much cool stuff when I come in to Scratch 'N Sniff. At some point I'm gently reminded that I'm there to buy gifts for people (not more kitschy crap for myself). The storefront can be found on Marion St, just north of the train tracks. They've got treats a-plenty for canines & felines alike, most evidently seen in the glass display case near the front. Paw-shaped cookies for $2.25, holiday "pup cups" for $1.50 (dog-friendly Reese's), and too many other adorable things to name. You can find things like leashes, chew toys, and pet accessories in the back. I got a kick out of their small collection of stoner stuff: stash jars, ceramic grinders, ganja cookbooks, wake-and-bake coffee mugs. Human "catnip" was recently legalized in Illinois, so why not chill alongside your pet? It's unobtrusively tucked in with the rest of the store, too. Scratch 'N Sniff also has a fantastic selection of Chicago gifts, like plastic plates imprinted with a map of the CTA. Most of the stuff is available year-round, although some items are clearly seasonal. The gadgets section has tons of wacky (yet still practical) doo-dads like phone chargers and multi-purpose tools. * TL;DR * Unlike Poke Burrito or Hecho en Oak Park (which see our patronage 1-2 times/month), we stop in to Scratch 'N Sniff only once or twice a year, usually during the holidays. The staff are friendly and they have an incredible amount of funky fresh merchandise for both people and their pets. A creaky wooden floor enhances the down-to-earth vibe of this place, and as long as they continue to stock unique gifts, I'm happy to support small stores by shopping local. Recommended.

Part upscale pet supply store, and part cool knickknacks. I bought my second Kitkat clock here, and…read morethey have a good assortment of Chicagoland mugs and swag. Their stock rotates and there is a ton of variety, so it's hard to do the full scope of their offerings justice. Worth the visit, and it's on heavy rotation when we are in Oak Park. There is also a good amount of meter parking nearby.

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