This boutique has an amazing and stylish clothing and accessory selection!! Very classic while…read moreincluding the current style and trends. The owner, Jen, should have been named JEM! Today, while I was browsing the quality selection of clothing; I witnessed a beautiful act of kindness from Jen to a stranger that entered her store. I will not go into detail as it is not my story to tell. However, I will say, the generosity I saw today will stay in my heart and mind forever. I am so happy to see that good people really do still exist, Jen is one of them! Maxine and Jen have my support, and I hope the community continues to shop local, I know I will!!

Love all the stylish clothes they have. The staff are friendly and helpful. They also have a…read moreselection of men clothing.

Amazing service and excellent quality of work. have been coming here for months and leave satisfied…read moreevery single time! Mario and his team is amazing and will always get recommended

Went to Kustom Car Solutions and saw Mario and discussed about adding 12 inch sub woofers and an…read moreamp to my existing Bose audio system. He spent time giving me all different options depending upon the sound I was looking for. We decided on JL audio woofers and Memphis amp to match up. Gave me a very reasonable price for the job. I'm extremely satisfied with the new sound. Mario is very professional and knowledgeable about his business. I highly recommend him for your next audio project.

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.

I fell in love with a sparkling dream of a dress here. Unfortunately, it was $600 and more than I'm…read morewilling to spend right now, but wow, was it beautiful! However, don't let that price tag deter you from checking out redE - seems they have clothes to fit every budget. Sifting through the racks, I came across many beautifully-cut pieces. The boutique carries clothing by some fabulous designers, including Theory, Black Halo, Hale Bob and my favorite dress designer, Alice + Olivia (see above reference to $600 dress). The sales associate was friendly and helpful, though left me to my own devices when I said I was just browsing (read: oohing and ahhing over everything!). Maybe, just maybe, I'll treat myself to that dress for my birthday ;)

I honestly think that my experience today was the absolute worst I have ever had. It actually…read morestunned me. So- I work close by- and have purchased many many things from this store. All of the women there have been excellent- first rate. Sooo- I stop in today- as I usually do- and I noticed a woman I had never seen before. I noticed right off the bat that her energy was sharp toward me- and that's okay. I'm in sales- I understand that not everyone likes everyone. So- I see a sweater I like and decide to try it on. I hear her voice from behind the curtain-"I think you would be more suited to a "woman's cut " hmmmm. Now, understand none of this is solicited in any way. To which I follow with-"what does that mean?" And here's the best part- she says "you know - for women north of fifty". To which I swung the curtain open and asked - "what did you just say to me?" Because I needed to hear if hats what she actually said. Yes. She actually did say that. I don't think I need any follow up- because ,well- I guess being insulted just isn't my bag. I can go hang out on the west side if I need uneducated rude unsolicited advice. Thanks anyhow.

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!

Colleen is very friendly and really easy to work with. No job is too difficult for her. I am…read moreextremely happy with the embroidery she has done fir me. Thank you very much, Colleen!

Wonder place. Does professional work with excellence. Great location and love their energy.read more

what a gem this place is - right in the heart of Elmhurst. I stopped in here because one of my…read moresecond ear holes had closed up and I noticed they did piercings. Lisa did such a great job re-opening my earring hole, but also added a matching second hole in my right ear. i also mentioned that I was struggling with chapped lips and right away she had the perfect products for me. just a couple days later and my lips have healed up completely. And the store has now added a high quality reasonably priced boutique for kids. My friend is about to welcome her first grandchild so I can't wait to pick up a gift once the baby arrives! Go visit this place. you won't be disappointed.

I had another great experience here at Merle Norman in Elmhurst. Connie was attentive and kind and…read moreI always feel like it's the best value for my dollar. Thanks for the free sunflower makeup bag to go with my gift with purchase. I appreciate it. Oh and the store looks fabulous.!!