This is hands down the best antique mall I've ever shopped in the Midwest. I deal and collect in…read moreglass, kitchen, books, and cat things. I cannot recommend The Chirping Frog enough for anyone driving the i-55 corridor or making a trip for antiques and thrift finds. The customer service and friendly gals at the front (Jen and Angela) were the kindest and most lovely people you could meet. I'm so grateful for their help and hospitality, what gems. Please visit here, it's wonderful!

The Chirping Frog is a fair antique mall. We found some interesting things there. We were just…read morebrowsing, so it isn't surprising that I didn't find anything to buy. I did, however, find at least one item I took a photo of and texted my friend about. The Chirping Frog is not far from Pink Elephant, which is a bit bigger and has better selection, though Chirping Frog is less cluttered and in some ways easier to shop.

Enormous thrift store location with a lot of clean yet outdated merchandise. Decent prices,…read morealthough for out-of-towners like us it was a bit annoying to be asked for our "Comet card" (no idea what that is and since it will probably be years before I return to the area, I did not have the time or inclination to obtain said card). I'd recommend this place wholeheartedly to shoppers seeking arts and crafts items, housewares, and clothing for children or babies.

This store sells from dozens of local individual sellers and businesses. They carry candles, soaps,…read morejewelry, soups, jams, coffees, wood carvings, and such. I imagine their holdings change slowly over time as they phase in or out sellers.

such a cute place. Very decent prices, neat and tidy, the whole place is quiet and very unique…read more It's small, but full of vintage pieces from different eras. The guy behind the counter (owner?) was so nice and very helpful, but stayed out of the way, which is what I personally prefer. If you're in the area, it's worth a look.

Nice mid-size antique mall with a good selection of merchandise and reasonable prices. It is only a…read morefew minutes from I-70. I found some good deals.

Love this place! Very clean and vendor booth displays are…read moreattractive and organized Booths are updated frequently so there is always something different to see If you haven't bee, check it out!

Fabulous new antique mall across the road from Love's Travel Center. A variety of antiques and hand…read moremade crafts.

1000% recommend! Hidden gem. Great selection. Great prices…read more Great staff. Spotted this place driving by off the highway, really glad I did!

This is a great thrift store. It's huge! Has tons of rooms. And lots of goodies. I found a…read morenumber of things I'd been on the hunt for and the prices were very reasonable. If I lived in Effingham, I'd come here all the time.

It was closed even though Facebook hours said open! We should have called ahead. Drove 30 minutes…read moreto not get in and have lunch down the street.

Vintage 71 is a fun store. I originally discovered them on Facebook and started following them…read more Unfortunately for me, most times when I was in Edwardsville, they were closed. Lucky for me, yesterday I was having lunch in E-ville, so I made a point to stop and see what they had to offer. OMG! If you need silly fun yard decor or if you are into Farmhouse decor for your home, you've got to shop here. There is stuff everywhere and it's all rustic and vintage looking. The creative side of my brain was working at warp speed trying to figure out where I could use many of the items. The couple working were a true mom & pop team. I may have walked out empty handed today, but there were many garden items calling out to me. So I know I will be back. When: April 22, 2021 Why: Browsing for the garden

NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT AS J. J. 'S CAFE. Now offering breakfast all day and the same…read moremade-from-scratch meals. This is a great place to experience local hospitality on the street where Abe Lincoln served in his first elective office.

Fabulous little home decor gift shop on the main square in Carlinville. I discovered it while I was…read moreattending the annual Christmas market. I personally was blown away by the large variety of Soy candles. So many scents to sniff, my nose was getting confused. I finally selected, Simply Clean and Living Life. Both have a nice crisp clean fragrance. I also found a cute little sign that says, "FOOD is my bestie". It looks great on the bookshelf filled with all my cookbooks in the kitchen. I thought it was appropriate for a foodie. There were many other things I liked, so much that I wish they were closer to home. They'd be a perfect match for the Maplewood neighborhood. The ladies working were truly hustling, as with the Christmas market, they were extremely busy. I'll be back? - Road trip for more candles. When? - December 6, 2019 Why? - Christmas Market

What a wonderful place to look around and find great bargains. OLDE is a real asset to Carlinville.read more