This review is based solely on the nostalgic Lanzi's "Cashew Nut & Rice Crunch" that I ordered from…read moreThe Uptown Shop! Back in the 70's & 80's, my parents always used to buy these & we loved them! Then suddenly, they just disappeared from store shelves. Well, many years later, Lanzi's is BACK!!!! You can order them from the Uptown Shop. I just got a box in the mail. Flavor-wise it's REALLY CLOSE to the original (they had to reverse-engineer it because the recipe was lost after Elmo Lanzi passed on & production of the candy stopped). But man, it is pretty darn close & still tastes DELICIOUS!!!!

Cute shop with some really beautiful holiday items, especially the hand-blown glass ornaments…read more Picked up a few treasures on deep discount today as they are moving shop and were clearing out inventory. They are relocating a few doors south, in the space previously occupied by the toy store.

This store is my crack. No, seriously. I'm bummed that it's in Oak Brook, but at the same time…read moreglad it's in Oak Brook. Because if it were in the city, I'd be broke. I LOVE sassy, sarcastic cards and this place is loaded with some of the best I've ever seen. I especially love the style of cards with an vintage picture and a smartass saying, and they've got tons. Anne Taintor, Curly Girl, and more. I loaded up on cards, magnets, etc. I mean, who doesn't want a card that says, "What's wrong with my attitude, it matches my outfit?" Love. It. It was so hard to stop. Awesome cards + great and quirky gifts = my heaven. I can't wait to return!!

So glad I am the first to review the Afternoon. Fitting, because I believe it is the greatest…read more store. in. the. world. I want everything in the store. Everything. Anything you need for a birthday, anniversary, baby shower, housewarming gift... the perfect present is at the Afternoon. It's slightly expensive but IMHO, totally worth it.

I was genuinely disappointed by my experience with this business, largely due to the owner's openly…read moredismissive and unwelcoming attitude. It became very clear that personal preferences--not community-minded values--are driving how customers are treated. The way families with children and individuals with dogs are regarded feels less like a thoughtful policy and more like a rigid, exclusionary stance. For a place that operates within a diverse community, this approach comes across as unnecessarily harsh and out of touch. What's particularly frustrating is the lack of balance or empathy in how these rules are communicated and enforced. Instead of creating a respectful environment where expectations are clearly and kindly explained, the tone felt cold and, at times, outright unfriendly. Many businesses find ways to set boundaries while still making people feel welcome--this is not one of them. The result is an atmosphere that feels more judgmental than inviting, which ultimately detracts from the overall customer experience. A business doesn't exist in a vacuum--it's part of a broader community made up of families, pet owners, and individuals from all walks of life. Choosing not to accommodate or even respectfully acknowledge that reality sends a message that certain groups simply aren't valued. That's a disappointing stance to encounter, especially when so many other local establishments go out of their way to foster inclusivity and connection. Until there's a shift in both attitude and approach, it's hard to recommend supporting a business that seems so disconnected from the community it serves.

Worst shop in Elmhurst!! Owner turns away service animals and kids who come in with ice cream. Such…read morea bad experience and energy. STAY AWAY !!

Great selection great people. Enjoyed it picking out our new set! We will be back again!read more

For a chess player (as I am), this is the coolest shop.  The friendly and laid back owners are the…read morehusband and wife team of Tom and Marguerite Paravola.  There aren't a lot of brick and mortar chess shops like this in the entire country and they have been at it here in Elmhurst for 20+ years.  It was a total blast to look, feel, and touch the various chess pieces and sets.  I ended up buying a magnetic wooden chess set and it was worth it to me to see and touch what I was buying.  Yes, you can buy sets via online shopping, but like clothes, I want to know what I'm really getting.  Yes, there is a modest premium for that but well worth it given the multitude of available choices.  Besides, while browsing, you get to chat it up with Tom who is a chess lover, and that's worth something too!  While browsing, I particularly liked the look and feel of some heavy metal pieces made in Italy, and I've never touched pieces that sturdy and heavy, and maybe one day I'll splurge the $400 for such a set of chess pieces.  They have limited hours as Tom actually still works another job!  Yet, he still has time to also run a free weekly Tuesday night casual chess meetup night in the neighborhood and all are welcome.  Keep it up, best wishes, and thank you!

Such a cute shop! Great gift ideas! And great selection of clothes and accessories for everyday or…read morespecial occasions. Fantastic service. I love their store pickup- so easy

This is the cutest boutique! They are friendly and have stylish clothes for different occasions…read more I've gotten some nice pieces from here

I usually come from Chicago to the burbs to knockout shopping in one area. This strip mall that…read moreUncharted is located in meets this need. I happily stumbled upon Uncharted as I ventured the strip. At first I was rather overwhelmed and had sensory overload from al the cuteness, but quickly became familiar with the store after doing an initial walk thru. They have a nice selection of clothes and carefully curated items. I appreciate the variety and can see my wallet hurting if I brought my teen and tweenage girls. Last but not least, they had the Swedish gummy pop up selling at a great price. You bet I took advantage of that! I will definitely come back with my girls and maybe a mom's only shopping trip.

It's always a promising sign when customers are waiting outside the door for the store to open…read more Unless they have pitchforks and torches of course. No, it was a couple of moms and their tweenish daughters, and for a moment I thought, this store isn't for me. They pulled on the locked door a few times, and when it finally opened, I made my way into the store, along with a few other people. It was a store for me, and them, and you and your friends. Uncharted is a very nice gift store, and larger inside than you expect. There were candles, housewares, cards, clothes, toys, jewelry, candy, men's gifts, and more. It's an updated and more trendy Hallmark store. The staff were very nice, and asked me to join their rewards club. I declined, as this location is a little far for me. I did purchase a cute scratch-off artpad for a gift and some pretty notecards.

All time favorite candle shop. Very low prices and knowledgeable staff. Very low prices.read more

A few years ago, I saw a friend post a picture of a store with an insane Jellycat selection, so I…read moremessaged her and had to know where, and she told me about Fairytales in downtown Lombard. I have since probably purchased over 20 Jellycats from here, it's my favorite way to do so because I love supporting a local business and this shop is genuinely just the best. Outside of Jellycats, I've gotten Hello Kitty Blue Sky Ceramics, an Allen designs clock, Christmas ornaments, a lazy Susan, and baby gifts. Although I don't live in the area, anytime I'm out towards Oak Brook I ALWAYS make sure to stop by Fairytales to see what's new. Unfortunately due to the immense popularity of Jellycats, their stock has declined significantly which is a bit of a bummer, but it seems to be out of their control from my understanding. Everyone I've interacted with here has been incredibly sweet, I've done waitlist orders (I was able to get the large snow dragon jellycat this was as well as some of the rare Christmas ornaments!), and I've done a few online pickup orders as well. Each time my items are packaged beautifully and I feel so special walking out with the super high quality, beautifully branded Fairytales bag. Downtown Lombard truly has a gem, if it was closer to me I'd frequent a lot more, but it just makes my trips even more special when I do get to stop by.

Love this store! Friendly staff and owners. Huge selection of collectables and knowledgeable…read morestaff. Love shopping and attending Nora Fleming events! Stop by you wont regret it!!

A neat small place to learn about Chicago architecture and it's development, with short…read more timelines on the walls and miniature model of the city and another ofWrigley Field. I bought a perfect, sturdy canvas bag labeled Chicago Architecture Center.

Entry to the museum is only five dollars if you show them your ticket from the First Lady boat…read moretour. The ground floor has a short eight minute clip with information about the city. There is also a great display of the city as well as a Wrigley ballpark exhibit. Unfortunately, the upstairs is currently being renovated, so there was not a lot to see this trip. They have a great gift shop.

I have to say, I still enjoyed the show, but it has gotten a whole lot smaller. There is one less…read moreroom of vendors on the second floor and the whole room in the middle on the first floor is no longer. Some of the long time vendors are not there and there are a couple of new ones. Also, down to just 2 choices for food vendors. Dave's Coffee Cakes is still up on the second floor and still offering samples ~YUM. Parking is still free but people park so haphazardly that it can be almost impossible to get into your car and out of your space when you are finished and want to leave.

From the owner: Promoters of award-winning arts & crafts shows. Each show is brimming with row after row of…read morehandcrafted, one-of-a-kind home decor & gifts. Entertainment, food & drink & lots of family fun.