I stumbled across their booth at a community street fair in Evanston and was so glad I did. They…read moreoffer a wide range of beautiful African body products, jewelry, and paraphernalia. I picked up a body butter for $15 and a matching roll-on oil for $5. Considering it's organic and locally made, I found the price to be fair. The owners were gracious and knowledgeable. I just wish they offered shipping so I could stock up on more of their amazing butter.

I stumbled upon this African store and I was so impressed with the selection of items! There's…read morevarious scents of shea butter and incense, different types of black soap, and a great selection of fabric and art. Everything is fairly priced. The owner is a very sweet man and was very helpful. I'm so happy to have found an affordable and close place to buy my shea butter!!

We came here looking for sangeet and wedding outfits. Great selection! Ask for Jose, he's the best…read more- patient and super helpful!

Jose is the best! Always receive a great customer service every time I visit Chicago…read more Thank you Jose.

This place is like a museum. There is such a variety of incredibly interesting and cool stuff, and…read moresome REALLY nice African art pieces, that I try to stop in intermittently to see what's new. Beads, purses, jewelry, Shea butter - SO MUCH COOL STUFF. Great for gifts, or fun objects to decorate your living space. The owner is also a really nice man. This shop is one of the gems of Edgewater Beach, and one of the many reasons this neighborhood is so enjoyable to live in.

Beaded necklaces, bracelets, and incense is what keeps me coming back to this place, but mostly for…read morebeaded necklaces. I create my own, but love looking at different designs and colors to mimick. This store is one of the many that add to the diversity in Edgewater neighborhood. Many African things such as clothing, hats, soap, pictures, and various African artifacts to hang on the wall or display on a shelf or table. There are times that i come here just to look at things and get lost looking at the different items. Enjoy!

Jose is absolutely amazing! Went to his shop for my first wedding and he was so patient with me…read morewhile I tried on a million outfits. He also gave me bracelets as a present at the end to match my fit. Would absolutely recommend!!

AMAZING EXPERIENCE it's my first indian wedding. I felt nervous about getting the outfit right but…read moreJose took care of everything! He had a great eye and had some awesome tips. I had the best experience, would highly recommend!!

I was greeted immediately upon entering the store even though there was another customer. I was…read moreoffered hand sanitizer promptly and my sales associate, Elizabeth, was beyond helpful. I will be returning here for sure although I don't live in the area. The prices were accurate and competitive.

Just went in to change a few watch batteries, but they were quick about it, did it while I waited…read more Low prices and they even cleaned and buffed the watches. They were very nice about everything.

While in Chicago a couple of weeks ago me and the girlfriend schlepped around Skokie on Friday…read morebefore Shabbat. We first attempted to do lunch at Ken's Diner, only to find out that they were closed. We did however notice a few Judaica things in the window of the store front a couple of doors down, so we decided to go and check it out. The guy working there could not have been nicer. It was his wife's shop so he was not 100% sure where everything was, but he was more than willing to help in any way he could. They had some very gorgeous products, so many of which I wish were in my living room on display. Not only did they have such great stuff but the man was so helpful. He knew we were looking for a place to eat, and took out the phone book so we could call around and try and find a kosher place in the area that was open. Additionally he knew we were going to Zelda's from there, and were planning on walking (about 1.5 miles). He said if we wanted to just wait 30 minutes until they close he will give us a lift. We decided not to take him up on the offer but how giving of him. A man who we had just met seconds before, had no idea who we were, but was willing to go out of his way to help us. He definitely went above and beyond what I would expect of him.

This store has lots of beautiful silver items, many of which are from Israel. It is a good place…read moreto find a menorah, a mezuzah, a yarmulka, or music from Israel.

I came in recently to get permanent bracelets done with my friend and we had a great experience…read more Even before going in I appreciated that prices were listed on the website so I knew what to expect and could browse options. We spent a few minutes looking at the clothes and other jewelry for sale and they had some really cute stuff, and prices seemed pretty reasonable especially for a small boutique. The highlight was definitely the woman who did our bracelets, she was so friendly and helpful and really made it a fun experience. They have a decently sized collection in both silver and gold, along with little charms you can add which I recommend! We walked in and had no wait on a Sunday afternoon, but apparently it can get busy so you may want to make a reservation.

I have been curious about Winifred Grace for some time; it's in the neighborhood but I've never…read morereally had a chance (or found the parking) to visit. But I've followed on Instagram and they have some beautiful jewelry, and I love jewelry, so I stopped in today whilst waiting for my coffee order at The Coffee Studio to be ready. The staff were nice; I was greeted immediately upon entering. I did get there as they were opening, so it was just me and the three employees. I wandered around for ten minutes or so. They have some beautiful merchandise for sure, and work with local artists as well as those further afield for their jewelry (at the very least). They carry pieces from at least half a dozen artists. Most of it is gold, and I'm not a fan of gold but they had a few silver pieces that interested me and I may be back for. The clothing was a skip for me, since I'm not sure they carry anything above a size four or so. They also had some clips/hair bands/head bands, and why did I spend a ridiculous amount on these? Because they're beautiful, I guess. I think what originally brought WG to my attention is that they do permanent jewelry. I'm really intrigued by this so I've checked into the places I know do it in the city. WG has particularly beautiful chains, and they have a variety of charms from red which to choose (I like the mama one now that I can call myself that!). I need to look at price and confirm that this is where I want to do permanent jewelry... but I think I might be back for that. As a word to the wise, the employee told me that I could come and do it as a walk in, but they recommend appointments on the weekend because it can be very busy. There's nothing but street parking around here, and it's not in the busiest part of Andersonville where there's more parking. There's some street parking on the surrounding streets, and don't forget about Ashland or as far north as Victoria and whatnot up by Gethsemane, which also has a short metered portion.

Great deal on said been very happy a friend recommended I bought it sight unseen over 2 years again…read morelooks great still price was great !!

I have mixed feelings about the ReStore. This is a nice location (each is managed independently by…read morethe local chapter of Habitat). It's well-organized, with items well-labeled. It has a lot of furniture, and undoubtedly it fills a gap for affordable used furniture on the North side. However I've gone there dozens of times and only ever bought one item. A lot of the furniture is simply not in great condition and priced too high for the amount of work it needs. Why would I pay $150 for a desk whose top needs to be entirely refinished? Sometimes you might find high-end furniture from popular brands like Walter E. Smithe and Ethan Allen that's worth a look, as it's quality and vastly cheaper than the original owners paid retail. However, for every item like that, there are a few pieces of beaten-up furniture that were never great quality to begin with. Interspersed are the occasional vintage and antique pieces, which tend to sit for a while due to being fragile or not having a practical use, and because they're priced too high to be worth it for most people. All in all the inventory tends to be stagnant, which tells me most people agree with me on the prices. Still, if you want to furnish your home on a budget, this place is worth a look. It beats buying cheap "manufactured wood" furniture from certain online retailers.