Five Below is definitely the type of place to go to once a year....and no more. As I walked in it…read moreoccurred to me it was last year at this time when I last stepped foot through the doors. It is a store with odds, ends, and all types of trinkets. All for $5 or under. The store is a step up from the cheapness of the dollar store, but all of their items still have the similar low end quality. I suppose the trinkets are good as stocking stuffers, hence why I come. Name brand items such as LOL products were found. I'm unsure how "real" the items are or if they are even worth it, but as long as the name is stamped somewhere my eldest will be happy. Yet, I digress. Clientele here are pushy and dramatic. Not where I want to be on my day off. It isn't the store's fault, as many associates were friendly enough. I only wish some cashiers knew what they were doing so that I could have gotten checked out in less than 10 minutes. Standing there as he attempted to work the phone or even scan my item was a little weird and time consuming. You definitely get what you pay for.

I am so happy that they decided to open up yet another 5 below. Its awesome and I am quite pleased…read morethat the merchandise is the same as the one on the North side that I have grown so accustmed to. Seriously, where can you buy iphone products for under $5? Not to mention the iPad covers and such. I was like a kid in a candy store that is about to close and I was starving! I took it all and still only spent $45 for some great products. Now this was really cool that they had items for dogs too, the other ones do also, but this one had extra stuff that I hadn't seen in others. What I do like about it is that it is in a spot that was vacant for so long and that makes me think: "The economy is coming back". But 5 Below is a store that I think many wouldn't never figure to be filled with so much items, but it is and this pleases me so much.

Ordered the sold out Dear Hancock 2026 Bunny Calendar from here. Wish I could visit in person. Came…read morewrapped in tissue paper and sealed with a sticker. Lovely! Thank you.

Super cute stationery, greeting cards and party goods store! They even have teacher gift bags…read more They had tons of super cute washi and Chicago themed stationery and postcards. I made sure to check out their sticker selection. They got some good Taylor swift themed ones. I didn't get those because I couldn't decide but I'll be back for those! It's nestled in downtown Downer's Grove. Very busy when I went. I found it hard to find parking so avoid lunch time unless you are able to nab a spot. I think the items are a good price! You are supporting a small business and there are lots of themed items that you can find to fit your mood. I'm definitely visiting again!

This children's store in Hinsdale has a lot of stuff. They have clothing for children up to at…read moreleast age five or six. They carry everyday wear, pajamas, and special occasion clothing. They had some cute children's bunting as we get closer to the winter months. They were having an "indoor sidewalk sale", with some of their items being up to 75% off--this included clothes, toys, books, and other items and knickknacks. They had some books and stuffed animals that complement the books, like the Little Blue Truck and Corduroy. I bought a cute little dress for the holidays for my daughter, as well as a lovely sweater for the upcoming season. Their children's stuff isn't cheap, but it's not unreasonable for an independent children's store. I was really thankful that I found a place that sells clothing for children--in this case, holiday wear in particular--that is machine washable, because oftentimes children's clothing is marked as dry clean only (whyyyy). There is street parking in this area which can be limited, but I think there's also a Metra stop half a block away from the store.

I can not get enough of this ADORABLE boutique! Being the fun Auntie, I'm always looking for…read moreunique, well made, quality gifts. I won't need to look anywhere else! The staff is very friendly, the store is clean, and parking is pretty easy!

In an ever shrinking world of brick & mortar toy stores, we were happy to find this place. Packed…read morewith every sort of game, activity & art you can imagine. Animals, science experiments, spy detective gear, wacky inventions, tiny 3d printed fidgets. Fun place to explore at every turn. My kids enjoyed picking out toys with their gift cards. Good value. Welcoming staff. Hope to return again.

First time coming here, me and my wife were looking for children's toys and stuffed animals to…read moreprepare ourselves for Christmas. Parking can be a bit of a Hassle if you come to the downtown during their busy season at random parts of the day. We found a few things that we liked here. Staff here was friendly and knowledgeable. Plenty of families were in the store too. Featured a plethora of kids games, family games, hobby games, plush animals and unique toys and gifts I've never seen at a store before. Overall solid recommendation for a toy store

The selection of books is top-notch, and the customer service is equally impressive. The store…read moreexudes a warm and inviting vibe, with its vibrant and welcoming decor. During my visit, I stumbled upon their monthly book club meeting, where the discussion was incredibly engaging. After the meeting concluded, some of the members continued their conversation and invited me to join. And guess what? I accepted and joined their monthly book club. Check out their website; they have a plethora of exciting events. I've found my new favorite bookstore.

One of my favorite bookstores in all of Chicago. Came for a special event, color and sip. Enjoyed…read morethe beautifully curated coloring books, conversation, and chill vibes!

This anime store was a hidden gem in Plainfield. The prices are reasonable and have far better…read moreaction figures than Amazon. Very happy with my purchase.

I mean it's kewl they have an anime store in plain ol' plainfield. Even I didn't find anything…read morethere, but I appreciate they have a store all the way out there tho I'm sure most their business is online. This place is like the place in Addison, they sell most goods online, but have a storefront. Good for the anime fans so come check it out and hopefully you find something

Card Frenzy has a great selection of cards for any occassion. The prices are much lower prices…read morethen other stores. They also have a nice selections of gifts for just about any occassion.The staff is always friendly. I definitley reccomend to stop by and check it out.

The place to go for inexpensive cards! Some cards are even below $1. They have all the major…read moreholidays and birthdays covered. Along the sides of the store they also have little gifts. When I know I need to get a bunch of various cards, this is the store to come to!

It looked like Harvest Christian Bookstore had a lot of interesting books. I liked the layout of…read morethe store. The store looked open and inviting. There were a lot of options to browse through. The store itself had a pleasant aesthetic, with nice lighting and a warm sense. Aside from books, the store also sold small items like keychains. The store had a good location in terms of accessibility, being on Western Ave. I would like Chicago to have a lot more good Christian bookstores in Yeshua's Name.

Love! Love! Love! A good Christian bookstore is so hard to…read morefind now. This place is a gem. Books, Bibles, gifts, church supplies - - they've got it all. They have an amazing selection of large print and extra large print Bibles. Bonus: the staff is friendly and helpful. And I haven't even talked about their sales yet. When we went 50% off Bibles! Great selection at a great value.