Unabridged Books is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

1. Unabridged Books

9.4
3251 N Broadway St (at W Melrose St), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Lake View East · 40 tips and reviews

Evelyn C.Evelyn Cornett: The moment you step in, you're surrounded by shelves upon shelves of literary treasures. The staff are knowledgeable and always willing to offer recommendations.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: An independent neighborhood bookstore, Unabridged Bookstore is known for its specialization in gay and lesbian titles, but carries something for the book lover in anyone

Joe D.Joe D: Support local small businesses!

SEPHORA is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

2. SEPHORA

9.2
605 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Cosmetics Store · Streeterville · 6 tips and reviews

Judene H.Judene Hylton: Staff here is amazing. Much better than the State st location

Meghan P.Meghan Preuss: Big store and plenty of staff to assist

Sherelle Y.Sherelle Yeates: Great service

57th Street Books is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

3. 57th Street Books

9.1
1101 E 57th St (at S Kimbark Ave), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Hyde Park · 16 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: The spread here is pretty huge, but it has that indie bookstore touch I love so much: notes from staff with recommendations you otherwise might not have considered. Read more.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: A Michelle Obama favorite, this 26-year-old bookstore, part of the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, Inc., is a visually colorful nook with a vast collection children’s and cook books

thestackscatthestackscat: Go in with a plan, otherwise you'll spend a lot of money! Read more.

Open Books is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

4. Open Books

9.0
651 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Fulton River District · 4 tips and reviews

ChristinaChristina: Can't go wrong with a local bookstore.

FilippaFilippa: Great place to explore. Used books that need love. Also your money go to a good cause. You can't beat that!

KaitlinKaitlin: Fabulous bookstore! Amazing selection for a mostly used collection, and very fair prices. Your purchase helps fund literacy programs, so go ahead, get a few extra books!

City Lit is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

5. City Lit

9.1
2523 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Logan Square · 10 tips and reviews

Alex T.Alex Thorn: Quiet little bookstore in the heart of Logan square. Great spot feels like home

Laurie R.Laurie Ramirez: Great selection of books love this place

Zack G.Zack Gilbert: A 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.

Victoria's Secret is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

6. Victoria's Secret

8.9
734 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Lingerie Store · Streeterville · 23 tips and reviews

Kristin E.Kristin Elizabeth: Be sure to ask for a punch card. Free manicure with every 10 visits.

Mike H.Mike H: Not a big men's selection..

Jasmin U.Jasmin U: Make sure to read your coupon expiration dates so you don't give the cashiers a hassle!

Benefit is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

7. Benefit

8.8
852 W Armitage Ave (at N Fremont St.), Chicago, IL
Cosmetics Store · North Side · 21 tips and reviews

LSKLSK: In love with the "cha cha tint" lip & cheek stain. Plus you get a free brow wax during your birthday month

Nicole P.Nicole Pitkin: Rae is the best! Ask her for anything! Brows, spray tan :)

Alyssa C.Alyssa Cruz: Constance is the best!!

Primark is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

8. Primark

8.8
35 N State St (at Washington St), Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · The Loop · 3 tips and reviews

StephenStephen: Good quality clothes and accessories at reasonable prices.

Michael B.Michael Bedwell: I recently visited Primark and was blown away by their selection of bohemian-inspired clothing. From flowy dresses to cozy knitwear, they have everything you need to channel your inner free spirit.

Aaron G.Aaron Grebner: Great selection and prices.

Madewell is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

9. Madewell

8.8
932 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
Women's Store · Near North Side · 3 tips and reviews

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Excellent source of fashionable contemporary classics with quirky twist. A millennial favorite.

Christine S.Christine Solorio: All denim 40% off

Amy R.Amy Robertson: Like the low quality hipster cousin of jcrew

The Brown Elephant is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

10. The Brown Elephant

8.8
5404 N Clark St (btwn Balmoral & Rascher), Chicago, IL
Vintage and Thrift Store · Andersonville · 23 tips and reviews

4 the Luv of Crafts4 the Luv of Crafts: cool little place... one of my fav thrift spots. great vinyl. good place to find some hidden treasures.

Darek L.Darek Lane: Best time to come is at the end of college semesters.

JenJen: So many hidden treasures in this resale shop. Feels good shopping for a cause since profits help the Howard Brown Health Center.

Vincent Spilotro is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

11. Vincent Spilotro

9.2
7544 W. North Ave. (Suite 1), Chicago, IL
Jewelry Store · Northwest Side · 3 tips and reviews

Vincent S.Vincent Spilotro: Ask about their Steel jewelry collections, they're awesome!

Mary K.Mary Krauss: Great people! Great place to shop for Pandora jewelry.

Myopic Books is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

12. Myopic Books

8.7
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 61 tips and reviews

katiekatie: My go-to bookstore in the city. Amazing selection, paired with old school shelf discoverability. Better than Strand.

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”.

Benjamin F.Benjamin Folgers: Go here and support this awesome indie book store! Great finds!

Field Notes Midwest Headquarters is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

13. Field Notes Midwest Headquarters

8.7
401 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
Stationery Store · Fulton Market · 1 tip

AndrewAndrew: Finally got to visit HQ and wasn't disappointed. Draplin and FN staff were awesome. Great selection of FN and even some rares in the store.

Express Factory Outlet is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

14. Express Factory Outlet

8.7
4104 N Harlem Ave Spc 158 (Harlem Irving Plaza), Norridge, IL
Clothing Store · 1 tip

Taylor E.Taylor Espich: Awesome people working here! The were super friendly but gave their honest opinion in their fashion advice.

Architectural Artifacts, Inc. is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Chicago.

15. Architectural Artifacts, Inc.

8.7
4325 N Ravenswood Ave (btwn Cullom & Montrose), Chicago, IL
Antique Store · South East Ravenswood · 11 tips and reviews

Of a KindOf a Kind: Chicago-based jewelry designer, Laura Lombardi, claims Architectural Artifacts to be one of seven must-go-to spots in Chicago! Check out exclusive designs by this emerging jeweler on ofakind.com! Read more.

Ben W.Ben Wildeboer: This place is amazing. It's better than a museum- and now you'll know where to go when you need those weird decorations for that next project you're doing.

kate spade new yorkkate spade new york: take a trip to chicago’s most artistic neighborhood and marvel at artifacts from some of the world’s greatest architects.