These folks are such nerds! Which is a good thing obviously. Decent selection, reasonable prices…read more If you play magic the gathering or other card/board games, it's a good place to check out.

There's nothing like a game shop with no less than six different gaming sessions in play when you…read morewalk in. I could live at this place. The are amazing things in every corner.

I have always had a wonderful time dealing with CFU and this time was no different. Even when the…read morepost office in my country was on strike you were so accommodating and help me get my split early and quickly. I can't express how much I love using you guys as a vendor and I always make sure to recommend you to whoever I can when they need to order splits. Thank you all again.

One of the card shops in the Chicago land for Cardfight!! Vanguard…read more If you're looking for a card shop that has other card games besides Vanguard, keep searching, CU (Cardfighters Underground) only carries Vanguard. The shop is a small section integrated into a record store that has tables for playing, a display case with cards, supplies and booster packs available for sale. The variety of product the shop has available for sale is limited due to the shop being so small. However, there are many Japanese products that are not often sold in card shops including Bushiroad import sleeves and anime-themed deckboxes. The shop is smaller than most which limits the size of tournaments CU can host. There are available areas for play all over the store but the shop likely would not be able to hold anything too big. Tournaments and events that the shop hosts are pretty good events overall; the shop owner and the judge/main vendor are both open minded individuals who will take the time to listen to the questions, comments and concerns customers have. The overall prices of the shop's products are very competitive as well. They are willing to make deals with customers on top of having overall lower prices in general. They are also very flexible. A friend of mine once bought four copies of a card (we'll call it Card A). He later pulled a copy of Card A in one of his booster packs even though he was looking for Card B, a card of equal value. The shop had a copy of Card B; the owner went up to my friend and offered an exchange as soon as he saw it. It was really nice of him to make the offer. The owner also plays the game himself; you can challenge him to a match anytime! There is a healthy variety of snacks and drinks that the shop has available for sale, most not costing more than a dollar. Great for a card shop setting, where tournaments can last longer than a few hours and cut into meal times. Available prices for buying product in bulk, such as boxes or cases, are also quite competitive as compared to other vendors online and shops in the Chicagoland area. My friends and I have bought many boxes from CU and are planning to buy more in the future. TL;DR - Overall, whether you're new or old to the game, CU is great for Vanguard and I'd recommend it. Unfortuantely, their shop is a little smaller than I'd prefer, but it's a great shop nonetheless, with a nice variety of products as well as a shop owner who is very open minded to helping you get what you need at the price you can afford.

Great place to hang out late at night in the neighborhood that's family friendly…read more They're close to public transportation, have snacks for sale and free board games to try out. Board games and card games for sale like Magic the Gathering, some smaller items like stickers and dice, etc. They hold games there as well as sell stuff for it. Friendly, welcoming environment. Great place to make friends if you're new to the area.

I just started playing magic maybe two or three weeks ago. So I went around today looking for cards…read moreto add to my deck. I went to another store and they were very distant and directed me toward their computer inventory system. I had no idea how to use it and didnt get a chance to buy any cards. After that place I went to grandmasters. A completely different experience. It had the same system but, Ross the owner, helped me through it and even looked up cards on his computer to help me find the best cards. If you are new to any type of game or even a veteran I would suggest going there. I highly recommend this place and I will certainly be back.

Unfortunately they either lie over the phone or do not communicate with each other to let them know…read morewhat was promised to customers so when you do show up you have a complete different experience than what you were promised.

Magic Inc. -- Chicago…read more I've been to Magic Inc. three or four times now, and every visit has been a great experience. If you're a magician, hobby magician, or just somebody who loves magic, this is a place you need to check out. It's more than just a magic shop. It's a place where you can actually talk magic. The staff has always been great, and they've shared some fantastic stories about local Chicago magicians and mentalists. Pedro, the owner, even gave me the whole backstory on one of my favorite mentalists. As a hobby magician, I really appreciate that kind of conversation and the history behind the art. Every time I've stopped in, I've learned something, heard a good story, or discovered something interesting. You can tell these guys genuinely love magic and its history. They also have some great prices and plenty of magic, books, collectibles, and other items that you're just not going to find anywhere else. After three or four visits, I can honestly say that every experience has been a good one. If you're into magic, make the stop. Even if you don't buy anything, go in, look around, and talk some magic. You'll probably walk out with something you didn't know you needed. Five stars from this hobby magician.

This shop is a place that is a must visit in Chicago! I just left the shop and my daughter has not…read morestop talking to her mom about her experience. She is 6 years old and Pedro is a pro! He made my daughter laugh and even thought her a magic trick. We purchased an awesome trick and my daughter has been practicing this non stop beyond excited. She said I must do this like Pedro did dad! Thanks a million for the awesome experience. My wife asked my daughter if she preferred going to climb zone or Magic inc..... without a miss of a beat! She said MAGIC INC!

I've lived in the area for a while and always passed this location and wanted to stop but didn't…read morehave the time, today I finally made the time to visit. The store is awesome, extremely clean and organized, I was looking for a BD Gift for a 3 year old and the Gentleman at the location was extremely helpful and professional with his great input and suggestions. So much variety in games I went with a mindset of. Buying 1 item and came out with 2 Will definitely recommend it and of course will be back..

Joel is on a power trip when it comes to dispersing squishy toys. I have traveled to this store 3…read moretimes and each time he's made rude comments to me. I'm not going back here.

Love love loved this experience! Came here for a date night, and this was both of our first time…read moretaking a candle-making class. We enjoyed every moment of it. The steps were easy to follow and the scent choices were pleasant. The staff was welcoming, the ambiance was beautiful, and the service made everything feel intentional and elevated. The music was a whole vibe and really brought the experience together. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend!

This place offered great customer service and the instructions were very clear. I will say for the…read morevalue we paid their right amount. The selection of art could have been expanded and better but overall it was a great experience and I enjoy supporting this black business.

We've been dropping in on Wednesday's with a day pass which includes a beverage from a select menu…read more Figured the cafe isn't as busy and we grab dinner nearby. There's a group of regulars (some are club members - $20 for the month) that helps make sure that weekdays you'll have someone to fill out a table or introduce you to a new game. New location is farther from home (we used to live a block from the old one), but still well situated near the train and other businesses so that you can meet up with friends. Sales and discounts on games throughout the year and recently we've been participating in their Ticket to Ride (original and Europe) tournament.

So yummy and fun! Chi who works there is very cool and kind. Would recommend for unique gameread more