Chicago · 48 places · 13 districts
Gift and Specialty Shops in Chicago.
All 48 gift and specialty shops we cover in Chicago, from Andersonville, Lincoln Square and Pilsen, on one map with addresses, hours and directions.
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Gift and Specialty Shops, district by district.
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Leica's first Chicago store, opened April 2026, sells new and pre-owned cameras with demo tables, a second-floor photo gallery, coffee bar and photo-book library.
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Themed store with wands, robes, house apparel and Chicago-only items sold in-store, plus what it calls the largest Butterbeer Bar in the U.S., styled as a speakeasy.
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Riverfront Apple store with all-glass walls and a steel roof stepping down toward the Chicago River, offering Vision Pro demos, the Genius Bar and free Today at Apple sessions.
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The Project Runway fabric store's sixth U.S. location and second showroom, open since late summer 2026; samples carry QR codes so bolts can be shipped home.
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Luggage and travel-accessories shop with limewashed walls and a glowing central counter. Next door is Postcard, the brand's lounge for light bites and zero-proof cocktails.
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Eyewear shop with the full glasses and sunglasses line, bookable eye exams and free frame adjustments; the space is decorated with art by Austin Eddy. Cashless.
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Eyewear shop for glasses, sunglasses and contacts with in-store eye exams bookable online, free frame adjustments, and insurance, FSA and HSA accepted. Card only.
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Running specialty store for shoes, apparel and gear from the Fleet Feet chain, on the 3300 block toward the Belmont end of the corridor; open until 7pm on weekdays.
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Paper Source branch for stationery, greeting cards and gifts, a quick stop for a card and present; upcoming in-store events are listed on its store page.
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Artist-founded shop open since 2004 selling jewelry, clothing, housewares, stationery and accessories by Latinx and local artisans, plus goods from Mexico and Latin America.
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Museum gift shop with artwork, jewelry, textiles, books and toys chosen by staff on buying trips to Oaxaca, Puebla, Taxco, Michoacán, Jalisco and Mexico City. Museum entry is free.
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Mexican and Puerto Rican-owned plant shop and floral studio that doubles as a community space, with workshops in floral design and plant care.
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Shop selling prints, posters and merchandise from local artists, at the same 18th Street address as the Pilsen Arts & Community House gallery.
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Workshop and store that designs, makes and customizes mariachi and charro outfits for weddings, quinceañeras and performances, plus other Mexican-made goods.
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Toy and lifestyle shop for blind boxes, collectibles and gifts, with new merchandise drops every week, on Archer Avenue by Chinatown Square.
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Bulk-goods store in Chinatown Square for traditional Chinese medicine shoppers, with herbal teas, natural remedies and dried goods such as scallops and mushrooms.
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Gift shop in Chinatown Square, listed under Retail in the Chinatown Chamber directory at 2171b S China Pl, a few doors from Bonchon and the chamber office.
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Shop on Cermak Road listed under Retail in the Chinatown Chamber directory by its Chinese name 花甜, a short walk west of Wentworth near the Cermak Road businesses.
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Two-story outdoor mall between Archer Avenue and Wentworth with shops selling herbal teas, beauty products, imported snacks and souvenirs; individual shop hours vary.
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Shop for traditional textiles, clothing, jewelry, ceramics and gifts made by Mexican artists in Chicago and in Mexico, at the west end of the 26th Street strip.
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Indoor market with dozens of vendor stalls selling crafts, religious items, shoes and clothing, near the east end of the 26th Street shopping strip.
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Indoor market with more than 200 local artists, makers and small businesses selling handmade jewelry, art, gourmet goods and Chicago-themed apparel under one roof.
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Stationery shop for pens, notebooks, journals, planners and bullet-journal supplies, now in a larger storefront near Clark and Foster. In-person only and cashless.
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Andersonville branch of the Chicago gift shop that calls itself an urban general store, with cards, books, toys, baby gifts, home and office goods and accessories.
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T-shirt shop that has been a Chicago staple since 1983, selling Chicago-themed and custom-printed tees plus novelty items like Garbage Pail Kids cards and socks.
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Chicago label founded in 2001 that turns CTA maps, street signs, city seals and flags into T-shirts and gifts. It is an official licensed maker for the Chicago Transit Authority.
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Family-owned garden center in business for more than 40 years, with plants, garden supplies and seasonal stock. It sells Christmas trees each December, alongside its year-round plant stock.
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Graphic T-shirt shop that sells Chicago and neighborhood designs, including an Andersonville shirt. Its event-weekend "Dumpster Sale" offers $7 shirts buy-one-get-one.
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Cooking school and kitchen store selling cookware, tools, specialty ingredients, wine, spirits and local beer, with hands-on classes for adults and kids.
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Lincoln Avenue outpost of the gift shop that stocks work by 100-plus mostly Chicagoland artists and makers: prints, jewelry, ceramics, apparel and its own Midwest merch.
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Lincoln Square location of the Chicago gift shop that bills itself as an urban general store, with cards, books, toys, baby gifts and home and office goods.
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Retail shop of the Old Town School of Folk Music at the school's Lincoln Avenue address, at the south end of the strip; a natural stop for musicians and music gifts.
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Running store for shoes, apparel and socks at the north end of the Lincoln Avenue strip, on the same block as The Book Cellar and Gene's Sausage Shop.
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Fabric shop at the south end of the Lincoln Avenue strip, near the Old Town School of Folk Music; a stop for sewists and quilters browsing the neighborhood.
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Shop at the west end of 53rd Street, registered with the chamber as Kilimanjaro International Arts; its website, oneofakindafrica.com, points to African art and goods.
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Shoe store on E 55th St, two blocks south of the 53rd Street strip, listed in the Hyde Park Chamber retail directory next to other 55th Street shops.
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Yarn shop stocking yarns and knitting and crochet tools, with beginner classes and regular stitch nights for knitters and crocheters.
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Cat and dog food and health supplies on 53rd Street, with dog walking, grooming and boarding offered alongside the retail shop.
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Pet shop with healthy food and treats, toys and gear for cats and dogs, toward the west end of 53rd Street near Kenwood.
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Apple Store with a Genius Bar, free workshops and a business team, on Level 1 near Macy's; student and military discounts available.
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Designer-toy shop for blind boxes, collectible figures and pop-culture merchandise, on Level 1 of the center near the Nordstrom wing.
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Apple store on the upper level of the Nordstrom Wing near lululemon, closest to the Entrance 3 patio entrance next to the Improv Comedy Club.
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Luggage and travel bag store on the upper level of the JCPenney Wing next to Coach, closest to Entrance 6 between JCPenney and Macy's.
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Collectible toy and blind-box store on the lower level of the Nordstrom Wing near Bath & Body Works, closest to Entrance 2 between Nordstrom and JCPenney.
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Sports team apparel and fan gear store on the lower level of the JCPenney Wing next to Windsor and Ragstock, closest to Entrance 1.
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Apple store listed in the Westfield Old Orchard directory, among a tech-and-auto mix at the center that also includes Rivian and Tonal showrooms.
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Collectible designer toy and blind-box store selling Labubu and other series, announced in January 2026 to open in late February and now in the directory.
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Showroom for the electric vehicle maker, listed in the center's directory; one of a handful of non-traditional tenants here along with Tonal and Puttshack.
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Questions, answered.
Where is the best area for gift and specialty shops in Chicago?
Andersonville has the most, with 7, followed by Lincoln Square (6) and Pilsen (5). Each district page has the full store list with hours and directions.
How many gift and specialty shops does this guide cover?
48, across 13 districts. Every listing has its address and hours and links to the store's own site.
Are these listings kept up to date?
Yes. Every store is re-checked against its own site, brand locator or mall directory at least every six months, and closed stores come off the list.
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