I've been going to Jules Pet Shop for over 15 years. They are incredibly knowledgeable and will…read moretell you all the pros and cons associated with pet care. I recommend them before anyone else in the local Chicagoland area.

I had a horrible experience here, and I DO NOT recommend getting any animal from this store. I was…read moretold the man raises all these snakes and knows all about them but the size and conditions of the snake enclosures was entirely way too small. The man was helping a customer and the customer was upset about the taxes so the man was huffing and puffing around the store as I was trying to see the snake I wanted. He told me I couldn't see her cause it was almost her feeding day and she wouldn't be very nice. When I asked if I could put a deposit down for the snake, he immediately said that I could hold her and plopped her right into my arms so I could walk around with her... The snake was fine; he gave me no guidance on how to hold her, care for her, anything of the sort. When I wanted to buy her, he told me a 20 gallon enclosure would be fine for a few years. I was hesitant to get the enclosure due to the price but did it anyways. I immediately came home and tried to put her in the enclosure and realized it was WAY too small; I needed a 40 gallon, so I had to return that. He gave me a huge hassle about returning the enclosure and knocked off $60 due to using a small bag of bedding.... Yesterday I had to take my snake to the vet due it having mites and a respiratory infection. I've had this snake for less that 2 weeks and it's already sick. These people do not care about the animals they are selling, they just want to make money. I would highly recommend going anywhere else but here

Sean rocks! He had great advice for getting my planted tank established and he set me up with some…read moreember tetras and red cherry shrimp, both of which had pregnant females. The population in my tank is healthy and booming!! Thank you Sean!

As for the retail shop, not super knowledgeable people with terrible livestock choices. I've only…read morebought a handful of corals and they have introduced aptasia, an insane number of flatworms, bubble algae, and none of them were health either.

I spent weeks visiting aquarium stores around the Chicagoland area trying to find the right fish…read moretank and setup for my home. While several stores had nice displays, I often felt like I was being sold whatever they had in stock rather than getting advice tailored to my needs. Tank It Easy was a completely different experience. The staff took the time to understand my budget, space, experience level and what I wanted to achieve with my aquarium. They walked me through different options, answered all of my questions and never made me feel pressured into making a purchase. Their knowledge of both freshwater and saltwater aquariums was impressive, and it was clear they genuinely care about helping customers succeed. Thanks to their guidance, I ended up with a setup that was exactly what I was looking for. If you're considering an aquarium and want honest advice from people who truly know the hobby, I highly recommend Tank It Easy.

My tank looks great. Water's clear, fish are healthy, and it's been holding up way better since he…read moretook over. Knows his stuff. Would recommend.

You see the time stamp 715.. you see the door time open till 730 ... I drove 30 min to come here…read morefor you guys to be closed! 0 stars because that's ridiculous! At least homie the open to close hours if you own the business.. gas money wasted you lost business .. come on It's 712 and your closed .. yes it's important if you don't want to be open or use Covid as an excuse change your store hours .. now I have no where to go and over 30 cichlids with a potential disease I should of gone to petsmart

They have a huge variety of fish that come from reputable breeders. I purchased some African dwarf…read morefrogs and shrimp. The owners were super kind and helpful! Whenever I need to restock my food, I will gladly return!

So lucky to live near this local fish shop! Tony and Linda are great people - knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, and accommodating. If they don't have something you're looking for, they're always willing to order it and will let you know when it arrives. The store is clean and well managed, fish are healthy, plants are vibrant - it doesn't get much better than this!

I've been shopping at Ocean Design for more than five years. They have an excellent selection of…read moreaquarium supplies, but more importantly the livestock is top notch. I have never purchased an unhealthy fish from this shop, they have all been rock solid. The proprietors are friendly and helpful, and I'm always happy to give them my business. Thank you for years of great service.

I have one of those picky pampered kitties who will only eat certain proteins (chicken or turkey…read moreminced pate) and when he gets bored of the brand or flavor I need to rotate wet food without sacrifice to high quality protein organic pet food. I also have found one brand of dry kibble my kitty loves N&D from Italy, but it's not the easiest to find lately. I know it sounds crazy but can you imagine eating the same food everyday? I cannot and so I will cater to give my kitty variety. It's better for their digestive system and apparently this behavior is very common with his breed so it is almost inevitable we can't order cans by the case without waste... but we donate to shelters if we do:) Well sadly the neighborhood pet food stores in the area all closed due to economic turn down, so it has been one ginormous hassle to get open stock cans and my preference is to support local businesses. I googled and called a few stores to see what brands they carried, and when David answered the phone (who btw is related to Liz - a true family biz) I just knew this was going to be the start of a good pet-partnership! They carry the brands of food I was familiar with and David explained they have a pet rewards program too! They are located in Ukranian Village which isn't very nearby but David offered complimentary delivery right to my building, text me when he arrived and even tossed in a few extra samples treats for us to try. Top notch friendly five star customer service!

I met liz one time and she was a splendid lady and she helped me with such grace. But im leaving…read morethis review cause not only her but her WHOLE staff is always angels when i come in and buy cat food. Even being a small shop they have better prices than big chains (literal angels here). This place deserves your business. I dont even have pets anymore but I remembered how awesome it was picking up cat food here so here i am 5 months later leaving a review- DONT WALK... RUN TO LIZS PET SHOP! You wont regret it!

EXCELLENT creature shop in Buena Park Chicago!…read more Stopped in bc I wanted an enclosure for a future isopod colony and lo and behold they had the enclosure AND isopods! So I got to start my colony that day!! Immense amount of supplies and some very well taken care of reptile and amphibians. Great prices. Great staff. Awesome selection.

This spot is a true gem. Good supply selection, but the best part is their boarding service…read more Whenever I'm on vacation, they take great care of my beardie for a great price. It's such a niche service, but so appreciated.

Really clean and safe ingredient pet food and treats here and Josh is knowledgeable on pet…read morenutrition and passionate about keeping animals healthy. I'm so thankful I found this place

A great selection of food & treats are available for both dogs and cats. I try to feed my dog…read morehigher quality food and I found exactly what I needed. I buy a dog food imported from Italy & I haven't seen her gut health this good ever in the past.The best part is the store owner is VERY knowledgeable and can find or recommend your perfect fit. Stop in here, you can tell this guy is a pet lover - birds, reptiles, dogs, are all in the store hanging out. I love brining my dog here bc now her and the owner are best friends. He even gave her a bday ice cream cake treat on her birthday!