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Small businesses I love
Women & Children First is one of Small businesses I love.

1. Women & Children First

8.4
5233 N Clark St (at Farragut Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Andersonville · 12 tips and reviews
Merz Apothecary is one of Small businesses I love.

2. Merz Apothecary

8.7
4716 N Lincoln Ave (at W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Pharmacy · Ravenswood · 18 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Around since 1875, this apothecary's original location is stacked floor-to-ceiling with every medicine, scent and homeopathic brand you can think of. It's one of Lincoln Square's many hip boutiques. Read more.

Uncle Fun is one of Small businesses I love.

3. Uncle Fun

1338 W Belmont Ave (btwn N Lakewood Ave & N Southport Ave), Chicago, IL
Toy Store · Lakeview · 8 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Uncle Fun is a one-of-a-kind toy store that has been established for over two decades. This whimsical shop features one of the widest selections of vintage finds, knick knacks and hilarious oddities.

Quimby's is one of Small businesses I love.

4. Quimby's

8.5
1854 W North Ave (at N Wolcott Av), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Bucktown · 32 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This unique bookstore features unusual and underground material such as self-published, small and independent press books, magazines, zines, body art, and underground comics.

Myopic Books is one of Small businesses I love.

5. Myopic Books

9.0
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 62 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: With 3 floors of books stacked from floor to ceiling, Myopic is one of Chicago’s oldest and largest used bookstores. They also have a curious piece of memorabilia: Charles Bukowski’s “last breath”.

Renegade Handmade is one of Small businesses I love.

6. Renegade Handmade

1924 W Division St (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Store · Wicker Park · 9 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Renegade Craft Fair, which got its start in Chicago, has a permanent storefront in Wicker Park where you can shop year-round for one-of-a-kind DIY goods by over 300 artists. Read more.

The Spice House is one of Small businesses I love.

7. The Spice House

8.8
1512 N Wells St (at W Burton Pl), Chicago, IL
Gourmet Store · Old Town · 34 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Follow the aroma to this spice shop specializing in the highest quality & variety of hand-selected & hand-prepared spices and herbs, both expected & exotic. Ask about the Chicago Neighborhood blends.

Open Books is one of Small businesses I love.

8. Open Books

213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Near North Side · 23 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Shop for a great cause! Buy a book and help a child learn to read. Purchases from this colorful used bookstore benefit the non-profit organization’s literacy programs.

MCA Museum Store is one of Small businesses I love.

9. MCA Museum Store

7.9
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Gift Store · Streeterville · 11 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The MCA Store is no ordinary museum gift shop with its impressive collection of contemporary home furnishings, as well as unique gifts & artwork that appeals to shoppers of discerning taste & style.

Erickson's Delicatessen is one of Small businesses I love.

10. Erickson's Delicatessen

5250 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Deli · Andersonville · 4 tips and reviews
Toys Et Cetera is one of Small businesses I love.

11. Toys Et Cetera

7.2
5311 N Clark St (btw Berwyn & Summerdale), Chicago, IL
Toy Store · Andersonville · 5 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Toys et Cetera is a store filled with fun for the whole family. Enter a world of hands-on creative play & find an enormous collection of children’s gifts ranging from birth through 10 years old.

Glenwood Avenue Arts District is one of Small businesses I love.

12. Glenwood Avenue Arts District

8.5
6912 N Glenwood Ave (at W Morse Ave), Chicago, IL
Arts and Entertainment · Rogers Park · 6 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The cobblestone, mural-lined Glenwood Avenue Arts District in Rogers Park is home to award-winning theaters, art galleries, a seasonal farmers market, and cute cafes. Read more.