I prefer Neighborly to some of the other gift/souvenir/quirky shops…read more Everything is displayed very nicely, and I think it is just the right amount of merchandise. Shopping here reminds me of being at the summer festivals that have quality products.

I've wanted to stop in Neighborly many many times, only to be thwarted by parking in Lincoln…read moreSquare, or the times I've been able to find parking it has been early and the store wasn't open. Yay for Apple Fest, I was able to stop on by! They had a small booth at Apple Fest but I'm glad that we were still there when the store opened because as you may imagine, there was quite a bit more in store. They feature local artisans and lots of Chicago merchandise, from clothing to artwork. I bought baby's first hoodie here because it's super cute with the Chicago flag and everything! The staff were really friendly as well and happily they take digital wallets. Next time I have guests, this is the shop I'm going to suggest to them whether or not they think they want souvenirs, because they have a lot of great stuff here. I will definitely return as well because they have some lovely items that can work for home or as gifts. I especially would like to find a onesie or t-shirt for my daughter that has the Ork Posters (who own Neighborly) neighborhoods image on it.

The service at the store was very nice and welcoming. They are highly accommodatable and…read moreeducational when it comes to ensuring that you know everything about their goods that they sell. We went here, looking for a Matcha tea set. They didn't have any in stock yet. So we opted to buy some incense and a wild tapestry. Everything is priced as expected these are all imported goods from Japan. We will be back to purchase some Matcha. Almost everything they have in there that you can smell taste and touch. They have a sample for! I love that because then you know exactly what it is that you're getting. Great experience I highly recommend coming here if you're looking for authentic Japanese goods.

I've been here a few times, but came back again with a friend and the owner was super nice and…read moreexplained the incense boxes that we were looking at in a very in-depth and detailed way. They have beautiful hand-crafted and articulate items for sale here. Every time I walk in here, it feels tranquil. You could easily drop several hundreds if not thousands here, but everything is made with high quality. Definitely recommend this place if you're window shopping in Andersonville!

I love finding local shops like these that add character to a neighbourhood. Right away when I…read morewalked in, I was greeted with a smile and told of some of their offerings. They also apparently feature a local artist each week. The store contains so many cool items from fashion, art, and health and beauty products They have a nice seasonal selection too for all your special occasions. It's a no pressure place to browse at your leisure. Made me feel really comfortable to take my time. Decided to try one of their Mushroom Coffee packs and I'm not disappointed. Would love to come back again in the near future.

Boutiques like Raw Edge are my favorite. The focus on local merchants and makers is so fun and…read moreprovides a unique shopping experience where you can find something for everyone. 65+ local artists and artisans are represented at Raw Edge and we even got to meet one of the makers who was there selling his hand poured candles - shoutout to Terrell, owner of @inspirenaturalgoods! It was awesome to hear his story, background, and interests. The shop is full of tons of great items - too many to list, but I noticed stickers, jewelry, apparel, candles, home goods, decor, books, non-alcoholic spirits, bath bombs, cards, art, etc.! I especially liked the crocheted plants - perfect for those of us who can't keep real plants alive :) The employee working was super friendly and kind. I will definitely stop in again the next time I'm in this area! It's a great place to get gifts and souvenirs. P.S. They gave a discount for paying in cash or using venmo.

Logan Mercantile might be my new favorite shop in the city! The selection of housewares is unlike…read moreany other place I've seen in Chicago and their shop is so adorable. I went in to look a few weeks ago and came out with a million little houseware trinkets I didn't know I absolutely needed. The french soap they sell there is a game changer, and I love the scent! The owner put in a lot of thought into what products they carry, and each brand has a neat story behind it. You'll go in and ask yourself do you need a specific brush for every occasion? No! Do you want one? Yes! It's definitely my new go-to for house supplies or even if you're looking for a cool gift.

In love with this shop! Truly has things I didn't know I NEEDED in my life. The dish brushes I…read morebought feel like they'll last a lifetime and look so cute in my kitchen. The quality and craftsmanship - I didn't realize so much care and thought could go into a dish brush. Using them I feel like I'm taking really good care of my dishes, pots and pans - take care of what we have, right? Really glad I stopped by and am coming back for gifts for the holidays!

Wow this place is filled to the rafters with stuff. It it goes on back deeper then you think. Don't…read moremiss the back area. Friendly service even boxed a figurine I got. Doesn't look like much on the outside, but totally worth a visit.

ABSOLUTE WASTE OF TIME!! Employees love to racially profile…read morepeople who are obviously dark or when speaking a different language. Came here for the first time with my Hispanic mother who had this place in her bucket list, was COMPLETELY trash btw, the moment we walked in we were welcomed then when I spoke in my mother tongue , they started acting like they needed 10 toes on top of us, the employee basically started convo that there's cameras monitoring the place when all I asked him how much a price was for a certain item, yall overprice the smallest bs and unless ur a white influencer, this is a good spot for u but if ur any sort of minority, don't waste ur time with the white trash working here. I'm coming back but next time I come back I'm unleashing hell on you guys and scaring every customer in that store

Great place to find niche chicago gifts or just gifts in general! I love stopping by and browsing…read moreat all their cool knick knacks and totebags. Their staff is always so friendly and welcoming and every inch of the store is covered with items. I think there are some affordable things but most are slightly pricey but worth it because most of the time they're one of a kind items you wouldn't find anywhere else. Great place for great gifts!

What a fun store to visit. There are so many stuff to observe, investigate and simply enjoy…read more Puzzles, art, stickers, books, cards and novelty items; whether the gift is for family, friend, special someone like yourself ehem you'll find something wonderful. Staff is friendly and prices are great.so if you've been checking out the window for the cool display. Go on in, you won't regret.

The selection is fantastic and there's always great gifts to find for everyone! Workers are helpful…read moreand pleasant. Their markups are very high (as in higher than MSRP) for most of the items if you look up the brands website you can find it cheaper there, sometimes significantly so. But again, small business you gotta make money so for the most part I shrugged it off. Then I saw this cute neckerchief bar (very cool idea!) but noticed the scarves felt a little cheap. Googled it. They're from Amazon. These scarves are 48 for $25, roughly 50 cents each and they're selling them for 14.99! Feels extremely deceptive. I like coming to you guys for unique items from quality brands, not this. A 3,000% markup is nuts.

I wanted to like this store, but I encountered racism; as have many black people in reviews. Being…read morefollowed, being overly questioned. Besides that the items are just overpriced chintz; low brow clothes advertised as something else. Target level of basic but sold under a misapprehension of status that doesn't exist. the store sucks and the owners are racist.

Visited Bon Femmes for an event they were hosting. It was a vision board event and done so well!…read moreEverything was set up so carefully and thoughtfully. I had a blast with the friends that attended the event with me. We all enjoyed our night! After the event, we were able to look around Bon Femmes. It's such a cute shop stocked with art, stickers, stationary, cards, and much more. I definitely want to come back and shop some more! It's a perfect spot to get a friend or family member a gift. The prices were pretty good, too!

If this is not the cutest little shop! I stopped in on a Sunday and had an opportunity to meet and…read morechat with the owner, who was perfectly pleasant! I love the stationary, crafting supplies, and cute and quirky little things that I totally go for. Next door, she has a space for hosting classes and has a calendar of events hosted at the location. I can't wait to stop in for a couple of the classes. I was pleasantly surprised that the parking in the area wasn't terrible. Although these are artisan products which are typically expensive, I found the prices to be very reasonable here.