Stopped in on a Friday after a quick snack and was amazed to see inside! There was a stunning mid…read morecentury velvet couch for sale and so many beautiful and lovely antiques! I wish I knew about this place earlier in my trip, could've easily spent hours looking at everything! I found a gorgeous vintage perfume ad from a 1945 Vogue magazine in mint condition! I spotted some iconic vinyls from legends like The Supremes and even a Tiffany paperweight. A must see for antique lovers! (They also have an online eBay page if you aren't in Chicago)

Definitely worth checking out if you are particularly looking for furniture, but they also have…read moresmaller decor and household items as well. This place is huge and should be on every antique hunter's checklist.

Betty is wonderful and so is her collection! You have to come see it! She has a mixture of old…read moretimey art, pictures, furniture from the gilded age. The furniture is incredibly detailed and has an old world charm. I loved spending my Saturday afternoon there

I went into Lakeside Treasures this afternoon and had a wonderful experience. Ms. Betty who owns…read morethe store was very kind and welcoming. The store itself was home to lovely pieces of all kind. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and can't wait to go back!

I love this antique mall for so many reasons. Easy to park, tidy store, filled with beautiful…read moretreasures and dealers working there are so helpful and know a lot. If you love design and want great quality at super fair prices this is the place to go. A hidden gem for sure.

I brought my 15 yr old here. She has an old soul as they say. Antiquing is her favorite pastime. As…read moresoon as we walked in, her eyes got big and she said "Mom, I'm going to be here for a while." We were there for 2 hrs. It's a treasure trove of possibilities. There are tons of venders who have sections of items. Some can be pricey, but there are definitely deals to be found. In one afternoon, my kid was inspired to redecorate her whole bedroom with antiques and florals. We bought lamps and pictures, and decor for shelves. She was so happy, which made me so happy. I collect vintage Christmas elves from the 50's. I was so excited to find some. I usually find them at estate sales, so finding one in a shop was a bonus. When we rang it all up it came to $250. We walked out with a lot of stuff, so $250 was a great deal. Just remember they don't do returns or exchanges I can't believe I waited so long to show her this place. I know she'll make me bring her here often.

After many weeks of failed searches for two matching vintage stained glass transom windows to…read moreincorporate into the remodel of our soon-to-be 1899 St. Louis home, I found the perfect pair at The Good Old Days via their online Ebay store. I was elated to discover their vast inventory of stained and leaded glass windows. In fact, I also found stunning leaded glass cabinet doors that we plan to incorporate into our new kitchen beverage center. Our goal is to restore some historic, decorative elements to an old home that had been stripped of all of its original character. Mark at The Good Old Days called me soon after I entered my order on Ebay and offered to deliver my purchases to me personally. Wow--that's a level of customer service that is unheard of these days! All four windows arrived in clean, perfect condition. The quality exceeded my expectations. Mark delivered them just 2 days after I placed my order. I couldn't be happier! I hope to visit their Chicago store someday, but I'm grateful that Ebay makes their inventory available to out-of-towners. This business has my highest recommendation!

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.

A wonderful collection of unique items....If your not on their email distribution list you should…read morebe. I have purchased many wonderful pieces from them which have included cement garden pots, garden statues, vintage plaster wall plaque, display case and the list goes on and on. Love the shop, the owner is a wonderful hostess and always open to chatting and providing advise on other stores to pop into that match your style. One of the few antique shops in the area that truly updates their stock and takes pride in the display and quality of what they offer. The weekly emails are always current and sometimes even provides info on local antique events.

One of the loveliest places to buy some great hand picked antiques. The owners are just as sweet…read moreas can be. Will definitely be returning.

Really love this store. I work on the same block so I'm always eyeing the pieces out on the…read moresidewalk, and often peak in the window to see if anything looks good. I've browsed around inside before but never looking for anything specific. Finally after moving into a new apartment and needing a bigger dining room table, I spotted a super affordable gorgeous table being sold as a set with four chairs. I'm still shocked at the price. I gave the store a call later that day and Tim (the owner I believe?) helped me out immensely. He held the table and chairs for me and gave me the measurements so I could go home to make sure it would fit okay. After I went in to purchase he offered to set up a delivery, which ended up being way less than I've paid for smaller pieces of furniture to be delivered. Very happy with my experience, and I'll definitely be back considering how often I see such fun and interesting items! Definitely check this place out!! I'll update with a photo of the table once it's been delivered!

Very unwelcoming and unpleasant owner. Tim, the owner couldn't be bothered to get off the seat…read morebehind the counter to answer questions about a piece I was considering purchasing. BIG turn off. I'll take my business and money elsewhere.

The cutest collection of items. It feels like being in your big sisters room in the 90s and early…read more2000s and wanting to borrow everything from her closet. It's chic and girly and just so cute!

If you are in the area and are even mildly interested in vintage clothing, visiting Gem is a MUST!!…read moreThere are TONS of true vintage pieces for affordable prices. Each little section of the store houses collections from different vendors, so you can find a good breadth of fashion styles during your visit. There's a great mix if statement pieces as well as capsule/basics. I found two lime green vintage sweaters, a 90s vintage leather bomber jacket that's exceptionally warm, and a gorgeous beaded midi dress for under $200.

It's tough to review a place like an antique store that has everchanging stock. What they might not…read morehave today, they could have tomorrow. So that said, there are two things that are reviewable at such a store; people and presentation. Forest Park Emporium did well on both points. I went there looking for a handbell and found one after maybe ten minutes. But the guy who was overseeing the store kept looking and actually found one that was more suitable for my needs. As for presentation, I strolled through most of the "booths" there and they were all pretty clean and in good order. Much easier to shop and look for things in a store like this. This was my 2nd or 3rd visit and I'll be back again I'm sure!

What a special place! Wow. Step inside to a Time Travel, Back to the Past, before the World…read morebecame so fake and the Real Treasures existed all around us. This place is Very Unique and filled with so many wonderful items. The Sports Section is so Original and Authentic. Very unique NBA Custom lamps, Baseball collection cards. Many special Chicago Items. Step into Grandma's Kitchen, all those wonder 1950's items are here. Many unique prints and treasures from Closets, Dining Rooms.... You must go inside and take a look. You most definitely are bound to find at least 1 nice treasure piece. I couldn't resist the Undisclosed book. I will return again and definitely recommend it. They accept Cash, Apple Pay, Card. There is meter parking outside. $1 per hour. Lovely area to visit. Enjoy!