Suggestions for Retail near Chicago

Matt A. • July 19, 2015Almost any book you could want, they have, whether new or old. The employees are awesomely helpful. One of the best bookstores I've been to

Bob D. • January 22, 2017Best liquor store around. Stop in their Whiskey Bar Tasting Room.

Barry R. • June 8, 2019Great view of the river and Michigan bridge from the ice cream cafe.

Cindy K. • May 10, 2014Make sure to have a Nomad Company wood fired pizza. They are new to the market this year. Ingredients are from the market and pizza is fabulous!

Kevin M. • August 21, 2018While I am not a "huge" shopper...this place is amazing. All sorts of offerings and cool furnishing. AND, they have a bar & restaurant. Now that is how you shop!

Mary K. • December 13, 2011Great people! Great place to shop for Pandora jewelry.

Daniel L. • September 19, 2018What a beautiful store in an even more beautiful location. Worth taking a visit inside just to have a look!

Laura M. • May 6, 2018This is a beautiful store to look around in. This particular location is huge and the staff are eager to assist.

Nikki B. • September 7, 2015I am incapable of not stopping in at Hermes. I still prefer shopping at boutique to online. Very helpful was able to pick up an item in a color that in NY I had to order. Helpful staff as always

Kimberly W. • June 28, 2014I love the poached salmon salad w/ dill and tomatoes! It's delicious on tortilla chips, crackers or as a sandwich. Try the blackened tilapia sandwich! The chilean sea bass, salmon and tuna are great!

Douglas B. • November 24, 2013Great staff! Very knowledgeable of all things plants. Can't wait to get my first bonsai here.

Leora C. • June 13, 2012Absolutely adorable and an outstanding selection of artsy handmade cards, and very funny ones at that! Smells delicious too!

Kelly K. • August 9, 2012Solid selection of hard apple ciders. My fav right now is from Black Star Farms. They make fun pear and cherry brandies too.

Jabbara P. • July 3, 2012They know their plants. Family owned business. It looks like they been here for years. Great prices.

seth f. • December 10, 2013Very knowledgeable staff. Great selection. Family shop that cares about quality.

Corbin B. • February 14, 2015Best customer service...they make it very easy to walk in and talk through what you are looking for

Jessica W. • July 21, 2018Great spot to try many different beers. The staff is friendly and amazing 😊

Shai C. • April 6, 2012Their annual sale is the BEST!!!! Sign up for their mailing list!

Kirstjen L. • August 17, 2018They have a great selection of sweets at this grocery store. Lots of cupcakes, cakes, chocolates & other fancy treats.

Samantha L. • March 6, 2016I love this market. Great cheese selection and fresh flowers.

Paul L. • August 20, 2017This is why you go to an independent bookstore - helpful, enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff that can give good recommendations without being pretentious. Nice layout lends itself to browsing.

Zach S. • June 27, 2016Great selections of local craft beer, liquor and wine. You'll definitely find what you're looking for. They often have tastings too.

Lee A. • July 3, 2015An overwhelming amount of wine choices.

Xinnie • April 4, 2018So good to have a hmart in downtown Chicago, albeit it being much smaller than the Niles location. It is as good as it gets 😆

Zack G. • August 18, 2018A great independent alternative to Amazon. They will order (and preorder) anything for you. Gift certificates are also a great option for those bookworms in your life.

Pat M. • September 28, 2013Stop in and BYO delicious craft beers to Urbanbelly to enjoy with your noodles and dumplings.

Zoe • December 28, 2017The best hummus, babaghanoush, meat pies, falafel.... the list goes on. You’ll leave with your hands full.

McBragg • August 31, 2015One of the largest selections of bottled beer in Chicago. More than 900. They also have a bar with many great tap selections.

Davide C. • July 4, 2022Great quality for sure, both meat and veggies are top class, but it is getting outrageously expensive

Adriana G. • October 21, 2018The lobster soup is delicious!!! It’s a must!!!