Cute as hell gifts! Stationary, stickers, and cute kitschy things (compliment) I could have spent…read moreall day in there

Went walking around Lakeview and Inkling's unique items caught my eye from the window. There are…read morequite a bit of cute and quirky items that have some personality. When you're thinking about holiday gifting items, there's a great variety of decor, trinkets, and jewelry to consider. It can be a bit visually overwhelming to look at everything, but it's well organized by content so it's very doable. The staff I interacted with were very kind and pleasant given it was a busy weekend. Prices aren't terrible, but everything is expensive these days. Will definitely be interested to see what Inkling has in store throughout the year! I'll be back to see :)

P.O.S.H. was a beautiful store. Everything was curated so nicely and we loved the mix of vintage +…read morenew items. The salespeople working were welcoming. The items are on the pricier side but make great gifts.

Such a darling store, curated really well. Just the space itself is stunning. I love the skylight…read moreat the back. It was amazing being the first people in the door and within 15 minutes, we had trouble just navigating through the space. Mostky French or French inspired, and some cute Chicago themed things- all with a vintage vibe. Just a gorgeous, bougie shop!

We had such a good time in this store. Every shelf is full of delightful items, many of which…read moreevoked either nostalgic memories or lots of laughter and sometimes both! Stocked up on so many gifts for family and friends and the employee at the desk was the absolute best. Even gave a recommendation for where to get good coffee nearby!

cute store but it's over priced. Then to add a rude employee on top of that is just an overall…read morebummer. I usually like this store but won't be coming back

Wonderful selection of stylish hats, clothing, The Bean miniatures, etc. The owner was kind,…read morehelpful, calm, and funny. Prices are what you'd expect for the area.

Good selection of souvenirs, but everything is very expensive. $45 for a bucket hat is absolutely…read moreinsane. They have all kinds of merchandise, including bean replicas, keychains, T shirts, ball caps, and just about anything else you could want as a souvenir. Great variety and fun to browse, but be prepared for some serious sticker shock.

Daughter had recently discovered Hazel in Ravenswood and has been eager to introduce this lovely…read moregift store to me.  As the gift card that she purchased for Father's Day was super cute and unique, I was very interested to visit as well. One evening when we were given an estimated wait time of 30 minutes by Spacca Napoli for a patio table, we found that an excellent chance to visit Hazel, a mere 5-minute walk from the pizzeria. As soon as we walked inside Hazel, a friendly man behind the counter promptly greeted us.  I was impressed by the huge and well-curated collection of goods for all ages and styles.  Daughter was so excited to show me around as if it's her own store, lol.  On one wall was a huge display of greeting cards.  There were also jewelry, accessories, baby gifts, housewares, and gifts for men.  Prices were quite reasonable.  If you need a gift, there's really no excuse of not finding one to buy. We were there for 10 minutes having a great time browsing around, then my phone rang and I was told that our table was ready, so we hurried out without buying anything.  The friendly man behind the counter still politely said "thank you" to us! As now I read that they close at 7:00 pm during weekdays, I am even more impressed, because we actually stepped in the store 10 minutes before they closed, and they still welcomed us!  We will definitely be back!

Items in the store The people working there were very helpful and nice. We found many fun and…read moreinteresting items

Chicago has the best souvenir shops and this one is among them. They have everything that you could…read morewant to remember Chicago by. We were looking for several things like quality magnets, mugs and frames and found some here as well as one other souvenir shop nearby. The prices are reasonable here. We didn't need to go anywhere else. The manager here was very nice and helpful. She had some good recommendations about sightseeing that we appreciated. We took a picture of her. We are happy that we found her shop.

I was walking by on my way to get something to eat at the Taste of Chicago when I spotted this…read moreplace. I love collecting souvenirs everywhere I travel, especially a shot glass and a magnet, so of course I had to stop in! Love the name!! The store wasn't crowded at all, which was great, and it was well stocked with plenty of Chicago souvenirs, T-shirts, magnets, shot glasses and other items. The staff was helpful, and I thought the prices were very reasonable. Great little place to stop if you're looking for Chicago souvenirs without spending a fortune.

A very nice experience. I was impressed by their broad range of merchandise, everything from paper…read morelanterns to wood carvings to dolls. And they have a nice selection of Chinese dresses and shirts reasonably priced (even if the changing room is a little dodgy.) There were also some pretty kimono, which was awesome. There are just so many pretty things at good prices. The only thing is that, as a fair number of stores in Chinatown, it's a little cramped and somewhat difficult to get around. I couldn't even get to some of the clothing in the back since there was a ladder in the way. I'm willing to overlook that, though. The staff was really friendly and helpful, very fun to talk to. We had a little mix up because they charged us for items my brother had bought separately and they weren't really sure how to refund us but they were so nice about it and were clearly trying their best. Overall it's a nice experience, good little place to do some light knick knack shopping.

How bazaar! This place has big deals in Little China! This…read moresouvenir shop has it all. If you wanna look like you've been to China with a bunch of Chinese stuff made in China, this is the place. They do have things relating to Chicago, but a lot of the stuff is just Chinese stuff that'll sit around your house gathering dust. Think lots of little statues, vases, cups, bowls. I feel like a bull in a China shop in here- all the aisles and merchandise is so jammed close together, that every time I turn around, I feel like I'm going to break some fragile jade egg or some bamboo vase. They also sell Chinese clothing, which all seemed a bit small for my tastes. But it's pretty. It's a shop in a nice location- it's sort of in the souvenir district of Chinatown- there's a few cool other similar shops on the same street, right in front of the Chinese archway that leads you into Chinatown.

We wandered in here as the interior looked super cute. This local shop is a gem for finding…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts, featuring a diverse range of candles, jewelry, personal items, Chicago-themed goods, and kitchenware, all neatly organized for easy browsing. Much of their inventory is locally crafted, guaranteeing uniqueness and the ability to support local businesses! They even had a wooden crafted outline of the Chicago skyline to hang up on the wall - really unique and super cute! I think it's a spot to remember if you're looking for a locally sourced item. Prices were on the more expensive side in my opinion but you would be supporting a local business if you were to purchase. As other reviewers mentioned, we weren't directly greeted, but we didn't think it was a big deal - it was very spacious and it didn't look like anyone had any particular questions so I was grateful for the space to look around and browse!

Amazing service and selection in the heart of Wicker Park! It is the perfect place to bop into if…read moreyou need a gift for a loved one or little something for yourself. I personally love their selection of art prints from local artists. This is a must visit!

My daughter and I stopped by Alice & Wonder during our most recent trip to Chicago. They have done…read moresome excellent social media marketing and we added this store as a priority stop during our trip after seeing several viral videos about creating a hat. Service was efficient and professional. Staff answered questions patiently and did their best to move customers through the hat making experience without making people feel super rushed. We arrived a little before opening on a weekday and a line had already been formed halfway down the block. The hype around their custom hats was real. Although there was a formalized line of people that was built, customers still needed to scan a QR code to file in a virtual queue to make their hat(s). Since we arrived early, the wait was very minimal through the virtual queue once the shop officially opened. There were several choices of caps to choose from. They had both adult and children hats. I was able to make (semi) matching hats for my daughter and me. Hats were reasonably priced, but the patches are what quickly made the price add up. They're plentiful and so cute. It was hard not to select a ton! Once we completed a mock-up of our hats, the time to finalize was quick. The girl who helped us was super friendly and lovely to chat with. She also gave my daughter a special sticker when we were all done. 5-star experience. We've worn our hats several times since making them and they're still holding up well. Highly recommend this experience if you're visiting Chicago from out of town.

I popped in because I had ordered a 'baseball is better in Chicago' shirt for pickups It is the…read morewrigley bleachers on the shirt (and I am a Southsider) but the saying is true. Baseball is better in Chicago. I was greeted when I walked in and I stepped into and didn't know where to get the pickup at so I asked the greeter, but I think she was a regular employee or manager who was just watching the door since it was like 20 min til closing. and she helped me grab the item! She brought it to me in front and I didn't have to lift a finger. Very helpful experience in my book! I saw someone brought their dog in which is nice because I was looking for dog friendly places to visit with my pup. The items are pricey but they are Chicago tailored and I like that.

I needed quick turn around for a baby shower and hostess gift. I received immediate and friendly…read moreand helpful service. WOW! Beautiful selection! Wrapped and out the door in minutes. Thank you, Smitten!

If you're in search of Jellycat plushies, this is the spot! There's a wider variety as the holidays…read moreare coming up!