Whenever I'm traveling and I run across an art store, I try to stop in. I know Flax as an art…read moresupply store, from living on both coasts, so I was surprised that this location only does framing. The owner greeted me and we chatted about the art supply business and how he came to concentrate only on framing. And the framing that was displayed there was beautiful. I've paid a ton to frame fine art photography and also done it myself. Either way, it takes expertise to get it right and make it look good.

My go-to frame shop closed during the pandemic, so I had to find a new one. Although nervous about…read moregoing somewhere new, I was VERY pleased with my experience with Flax Art & Frame. I had gotten a print for my sister that I wanted framed, and I had a general idea of what I wanted the frame and matting to look like. The associate working with me was super patient and helpful until the end result matched what I had imagined. The price was slightly high, but I felt the quality was worth it. Also...insider tip...if you check in on Yelp, you get a discount. I'll definitely use them again when I need custom framing.

Simply amazing customer service and great style. This shop is fun, whimsical and cozy. They do a…read moregreat job, from small to large and they patiently work with you to find the best solution to your framing needs. Prices are pretty much on par with every other high end framing business in the area, so know that your getting a good deal when you do business here. Framing ain't cheap these days. The artwork and pre made frames for sale are nice features, including a live in parrot which adds another level of unique quirk to the shop. I can't recommend this business enough. Well done Alley Gallery!!

I've been going to Alley for years now . . .they always come through…read more If there are issues, and they very infrequent, they will resolve them. Alley folks also work to find a proce who can afford. Great shop to browse in . . .very old school! Check them out in Evanston! Larry

I normally don't bother to write reviews, but CMM is a special case…read more I have been getting my framing done with them for nearly 10 years and there's no one else in the city I would trust with my most precious pieces. They provide excellent service, and are always helpful and understanding of my many questions and particularities of my needs. I have remained loyal through location and ownership changes and have no plans of looking back. Thank you CMM!!

I entrusted CMM with the largest piece I've yet had framed and am thrilled to have done so. Moe…read morewas extremely thoughtful about each aspect of the project, approaching with an artist's eye and making tasteful choices which did not distract from the poster itself but added visual intrigue with the texture of the frame. The poster I brought in had some minor wear and water damage, so they partnered with Chicago Poster Restoration to ensure the piece was in the best condition possible before being framed. The finished product looks just about mathematically perfect- everyone involved did fantastic work and really elevated a simple poster to something I am excited to have as a focal point on my wall. Communication was consistent throughout the process and turnaround was surprisingly quick. I look forward to working with CMM again on framing projects that require a bit more creativity as I completely trust their vision and the care with which they treat the art brought to them.

Looking for a frame to compliment a print is a tedious chore as there are so many places in Chicago…read moreto choose from. I was able to find Prints Unlimited and Jill was able to narrow down my selection like a puzzle sorting out different color mattes and frames. Jill was able to quote me a price minus a check-in discount (under $600) which made this final product come to life. The final product was mention to take 3 weeks but after 2 weeks, I got the call to come pick the print up. I am glad Prints Unlimited made this process easy and the price was very affordable. Highly recommend Prints Unlimited to anyone who is trying to match a print to frame.

I had the most incredible experience getting five pieces custom framed and even snagged a sixth…read moreright from the showroom! Jill is absolutely amazing! She walked me through every step of the framing process, from picking the perfect frame style to choosing the ideal matting size and figuring out the best placement in my home. I never felt rushed; she was so patient and attentive, making the whole experience a blast! Honestly, I could have easily spent the entire afternoon with her--time flew by! I couldn't wait to return, and I brought back even more items, including a blanket (though I had to hit pause because of a vacation coming up). I've used Print Unlimitd in the past, and I'm back because I was just so thrilled with the quality! Plus, Jill gave me the pricing on the spot, and I truly felt like I scored a fantastic deal. You really do get what you pay for, so I can't wait to go back again and again!

Love the frame shop! Sam was amazing, answered all our questions and truly made us feel welcomed!…read moreThank you so much! We'll be back very soon!

TL:DR - Local framing spot that is taking COVID seriously. They really provide great high quality…read morepieces that always look great. They really emphasize the importance of customer service and have been really helpful in helping my design my piece, even if I come in with almost no idea of how I want something framed. To me their prices are a tad higher than what I was expecting to pay, but given the high quality work they do and how easy they make the entire process, this place provides great value if you need something framed. ---------------------------------------------------------------- I've had two experiences with the Frame Shop across its Bridgeport and Lincoln Park location and there have been some common themes that I think does a good job representing the values and aspects of framing that this place is trying to do well. What I really do appreciate about the Frameshop is how serious they're taking covid. Each location is only open a few days a week and people only come in by appointment only. Not only does this reduce the number of people around me but it gives me individual attention when it comes to getting inspiration in terms of how to set up my framed piece. Every time I've been, the person working has had a mask on as well, and there is plenty of hand sanitizers. The other thing I've noticed across my experiences, is their focus on quality framing and customer service. I am honestly a novice when it comes to framing, but even then, I always really appreciate and am impressed by the finished product. Like when I get my pieces back, I always think "Damn, this is really nice" and it makes me feel like I have my sh*t together as an adult. It's like putting on a nice suit, you automatically feel like a million bucks, even if half my wardrobe is gym shorts and t-shirts. In terms of customer service, I had a terrible first experience at Lincoln Park, but the frame shop reached out to me and let me know they had already taken steps to address some of the issues I had previously experienced, even before I gave my feedback. I am glad I gave them another shot, and I truly believe that my second experience is more representative of what you can expect based on how genuinely apologetic they were and based on other reviews. Going in the second time, I just had a few pieces from my wedding I wanted framed as an anniversary gift. I had nothing in mind of how it would go together or how it would look. Cole helped me and made the whole process really easy. He took what few ideas I had, filled in some blanks, and within 15 min we had outlined the piece and I was super happy with it. That process could not have been easier. I still do get some sticker shock when it comes to the price. Compared to what I had in mind, we're still within the same ballpark, but still higher than what I thought I was going to pay going in. But to be fair, I'm basing this off prices in my hometown, and have never gone anywhere else in Chicago, as some of the other reviewers seem to have, and found the Frame Shop to be cheaper. But given the quality of the final product, the amazing customer service, and the eye for design the workers have, you're still going to get great overall value when come to the Frame Shop.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, quick turnaround time and many options. I had custom mat boards…read moremade for a couple of existing frames and both turned out perfect. Thank you!

Casper was the best. It exceeded my expectations. 10 pieces different mattes and sizes all done…read morewith precision quality. 5 stars!

The owner is very nice and helpful and experienced and non judgemental. It's a nice place to see…read morehow to frame your art or diplomas.

Great experience all around. Highly recommend. Quality work and quality service. Had two paintings…read morestretched on canvas and I look forward to returning.

Andy is amazing! Go here! They have a lot of options with different price points and can provide…read moresomething immediately if needed. I walked in without any idea what I wanted, but luckily Andy has a design background. He was very transparent about the different options for each price point and didn't push the higher price on me -- which is so, so important to me -- even though I basically let him pick. Funny enough, when I mentioned The Great Frame Up to my parents, they told me that they used to go there before I was born when they lived in the neighborhood. It's nice to support a local business with so much history.

These guys are AMAZING. We had a very eclectic canvas with 3D aspects that we wanted framed. They…read morestretched the canvas and did a floating frame and were a 1/3rd of the price of other frame shops. They made us feel so comfortable and were amazing! HIGHLY recommend!

Loved this shop when we were visiting Chicago! So many awesome things. Great artwork, greeting…read morecards... definitely stop by if you're in the area

I decided to walk into Foursided on a whim and I'm so glad that I did! This is one of the cutest…read moreshops I've been to in a while. There is so much to look at and the whole store is curated beautifully, so it feels like a cohesive collection rather than clutter. I found a ton of things that I fell on love with. This is the perfect place to pick up a gift or some artwork. They had a ton of Chicago specific items, so it would be a great place to grab a souvenir. I'll be back here for sure. It is too cute to resist!

Brought in a high profile rush order - needed 4 letters framed in a custom frame and engraved plate…read moreand they CRUSHED. They couldn't have done it better. Alex and his team was amazing. Whatever you need done - go here. Would trust them with my most prized possessions

Christina did an amazing job walking us through the process, and I was so happy to see the final…read moreproduct. Highly recommend.