It saved me from having to buy overpriced souvenirs at the airport…read more That said, we would have never known this shop existed had it not been for the fact that we opted to have lunch in Chinatown. That and in typical fashion at a dim sum restaurant, we stuffed ourselves to the brim and chose to walk off some of those calories when a huge selection of stuffed animals, including Pikachu, caught our attention. I mean, seriously, how could they not? The window display for this shop was full of so many anime characters, toys, and Chicago memorabilia as a whole. Upon entering, too, there is even more. The shop looks small, but the aisles are longer than you think. Each aisle is jampacked with trinkets, pending their new homes. I only purchased two items, and my recipient loved them. Would shop again if in the area. Also want to add that even if there is a language barrier, staff is very nice. There was a couple there when we went looking for a wok and the lady at the cashier happily instructed them to go to another shop that did indeed have woks as they did not.

This cute store has the most items in stock out of all the cute stores in Chinatown. I was able to…read morefind a bucket hat, a sling bag and my friends found a lot of other items there as well!

Wasn't looking for anything in particular, but it's hard not to stop at Miniso located in Chicago…read moreChinatown. The store has a colorful display of cute items. The bright displays and wide variety of products caught my attention as I was walking by. Once inside, found a great mix of plushies, stationary, Hello Kitty items, snacks and anime. The store is clean, organized and enjoyable to browse, making it a fun spot while exploring Chinatown.

Cute popular store in the heart of Chicago's Chinatown. A favorite with younger kids and even…read moreadults. It's bright and playful as you walk through the doors. From snacks to clothing and toys and collectables, you'll be sure to find something enjoyable. Hello Kitty to anime to squishies to snacks and drinks, to toys and mystery box items, you find an amazing selection. Definitely worth a stop as you stroll down in Chinatown!

Small Chinatown Walmart it seems to be. They can pretty much source all the needs of the…read moreneighborhood at a very good price! It's very well stocked and supplied with all household items. Many kitchen ware items; nice simple dishes, brooms, buckets. They even have perfumes & cologne. Well cared for but maybe needs a little updating to increase overall experience and value. Solid place to shop with good prices, great for the community needs. You can locate it off the Red Line, Chinatown exit. Go through the wonderful arch. Down the charming Wentworth Avenue. Filled with Hotels, shops, boba tea, desserts , restaurants and more. Busy Chinatown area. Beautiful library north of here and much more Chinatown has to offer. Exit the 90/94 on 22nd/Chinatown Exit, left then left turn again! CTa buses and park Chicago app useful as well

Stopped by on a Thursday night to get some souvenirs. I had…read moregotten a handful of key chains and two snow globes. They have a great variety of Chicago key chains. I actually seen some of the same ones at the airport. They are about almost 2$ each. In the city around millennium park they vary from 4-5$ each. And at the airport they were $7. I got a good deal.

The store have lots gifts and chicago souvenir. If you need a gift this is a right place.read more

It's a little Chinese trinklets shop towards the south end of Chinatown. Mostly cheesy Chinese…read morestuff if that's what you're looking for, but they do have red lucky money envelopes if you need those also.

What a fun comic book store right across the street from millennium park…read more Place has everything. Toys, collectibles, graphic novels and obviously a ton of comics. I love love love how organized the back issues were.

Biggest comic book selection I've seen for the most reasonable prices…read more Heavily comics and less TCG but excellent store!

This place is great. Its a mixture of book store/gag store/random toys and games. They work with…read more826CHI, a really cool nonprofit, and this is a great place to grab a gift for children/teenagers but you can find stuff for people of all ages. The staff is also pretty quirky and friendly. I always enjoy stopping by.

This was an unexpected quirky store . Lots of trinkets and ideas kids created and were sold in this…read morestore, along with different creative books. Overall a very unique and fun store to be surprised. Right next to Shuga Records on Milwaukee Ave.

Good place to get some Chinese books, magazines, and gifts. It has a pretty big collection in here…read more World Journal is a long time favorite in Chinatown Square. Has stuff for beginners. There's things to help anyone learn this hard language. A lot of items typically found in a bookstore. It has books of course. There's most by Chinese authors, as well as others that have been translated from other languages. A few are also in English. There's also magazines about culture and travel. Good if planning a trip to China. There's also gifts such as toys. Have to make an update about this business. It seems to have closed the physical location. This has turned into a store with clothes but you can still order from the website.

I always come to this place if I need a Chinese book for my mom. I get her a Chinese calendar and…read morethe Chinese fortune telling/ horoscope book every Chinese New Years. I've also gotten my parent's travel books to Australia here, and books for Christmas. They have a big selection of books and they also have CDs, and other trinkets here. They take credit cards, but are very reluctant to take them here. It's like she increases the minimum amount every single time. I guess I'd come prepared by bringing cash here. Sometimes they have their son working here who can speak some English, which is better than the other bookstore in Chinatown. I guess it forces me to practice the little Mandarin I remember.

Sandmeyer's Bookstore is a gem! Everyone who works there is so friendly and it makes for a great…read moreatmosphere. It feels really cozy inside and I could spend an hour or so perusing the book selection. They also have a nice variety of bookish gifts and cards. The best part is the sale corner in the back where you can find books of all kinds marked down to really reasonable prices. I'll always stop at Sandmeyer's when I'm in the area!

What a gorgeous location to have a bookstore! Sandmeyer's Bookstore sits in Printer's Row and is a…read morevery lit and airy environment. The selection is not too bad, considering they are recovering from a flood. There are so many titles and a vast array of topics available. I found some classics, fiction, a wonderful selection in their non-fiction area, and translated books. They also provide you with lists of books that have won prizes or coincide with different regions in the USA and the world! I thought that was very helpful. It's a medium-sized store, but their displays are quite prominent. Everything is easy to grab (no ladders or staff needed to get to the high books). All the areas are labeled and it's visually pleasing. The staff was nice, too. Checkout was easy and they were friendly. Prices are standard of paperbacks and hardcovers. You are paying for an indie bookseller (I paid about $40 for two books, which includes tax). I wasn't at all disappointed with the price. They also have a loyalty program for those that are regulars. I really am happy I checked out this spot. It was beautiful and friendly. There was a lot of books and totes to chose from, it was hard not to leave with more in my bag!

What a cute shop! They have a variety of items from unique toys and games to stationary, cards, and…read morepens. They also seem to have a rewards program so if you line this place as much as I do, make sure to sign up and save money! Cashier was very friendly giving me recommendations of other places to check out.

Such a cute store in a convenient location! Since it's located in the Loop, it's the perfect midday…read morebreak visit! I'm always impressed by the variety of goods they have. From Jellycats to home decor to stationary, they have it all! This is a good spot to get a gift for someone. They have really cute, playful items, like cheese coasters and frog decor. It's also fun that they change up their merch for the seasons. The fall/Halloween items have been fun to browse. I always look forward to my visits!

My daughters had come here a few times, this was my first time. They have a great selection of…read morecomics & other items. I like the old posters they have hanging around the store. The guy that was working this day helped my daughter out. He started asking her questions about if she had read some series. Which I thought was really cool! And their prices were really reasonable!

went with my kid helped out a lot with all my sons questions has a lot of great comics cards and…read moregreat service