Noticed this walking past and the kid wanted to go, so we did on the way back…read more Trendy Japanese collectibles, basically. Ended up not really being Kid K's thing. If you're into this stuff, though, it's pretty impressive. Nicely arranged, friendly staff. Fairly deep, bigger than it looks in front.

This interesting gift shop with many Japanese action figures. The store is unique and it is one of…read morethe kind. It is great for a visit. Many young fan are in this store. The main character are Labubu, Hirono, Cry Baby and more. Labubu is a steal. Great for the picture. All display item is very cute. Some are collectibles. I like the visit. It is definitely a stop.

The mac was pretty good, and the truffle parm fries were cooked perfectly!…read more I wish that the sauce had stated that it was spicy or else I would have opted for the other options. I'm not someone who can handle much spice at all, and it was really hard to eat even though it was so so good. I ordered the make your own, and added corn+grilled chicken+panko. There was no panko added sadly, but the corn and chicken added a nice touch. I would definitely try this again, but just with non-spicy sauce!

Stopped at Noon Whistle with a serious Mac and cheese craving after watching a Facebook series…read moreabout cheese for over an hour yesterday. I ordered the bacon sausage Mac and cheese. I did not expect the Mac to be slightly Spicy. I guess that's their signature base flavor. I like spicy, so I was pleasantly surprised .... Dare I say that they needed to add more cheese sauce. In a matter of minutes the gooeyness was gone and it was getting thick and dry. I wish they were slightly cheaper or the serving size was larger, as I could have easily eaten 2 of their dishes. At almost $10 I was not full. I will definitely visit them again though!

A smaller Squishable store, but still a fun stop while you're in the Water Tower Place. There…read moreusually is a buy one get one half off deal when you go into a Squishable brick and mortar store, which is better than buying an item online. A bonus when we went in is that they had a $5 bin which had some retired squishables, beach towels, and Doctor Plague backpacks (this would've been a good buy if my kids were younger)! We ended up buying one of the stuffies from the deal tin this round... usually we end up buying something bigger. The person at the register was very nice and friendly. Store was in order and easy enough to find items that you would see on the website. If you are vertically challenged, bring a tall friend as you will need assistance to get to things on higher shelves.

I really enjoyed Squishable and didn't realize it was just a pop up shop from the online retailers…read more The stuffies were honestly the cutest stuffies I'd ever seen. It was comparable to the kawaii stores you see photos of from Japan. I'd never seen a bacon stuffie or an avocado one either. They had so many different food options, color options and even cute dogs in little outfits that look like other animals. I ended up getting a dog in a froggy costume because I just can't say no to a frog. The only draw back is they are on the pricey side. They are worth it in my opinion but considering just one medium sized squishable was $30, it is easy to rack up a bill if you need multiple items. If you love stuffed toys, check out their website because they have almost anything you can imagine. It's a truly adorable store.

I love this place. So many beautiful, unique gift items. I love the jewelry, the alpaca socks, the…read morecandles. And best of all, everything sold here furthers conscious commerce!

This is a special place! Beautiful! Large pop up shop with food, crafts, gifts, speciality items…read morefrom around the world. Everything is fair trade and/or local social enterprise. The staff were knowledgeable about everything -- even the stories behind the products. Easy consolidated check out. Recommended.

What a fun pop up store to get personalized Converse sneakers. These will always be a thing and I…read morelove the cat one! Parking is not good here. Take public transport or Uber or Lyft. There are parking garages nearby and street parking but you have to pay. Park Chicago mobile app says $4.75 per hour to park on the street. Garage parking is about $15 in by 5pm and out by 1am.

Cool concept. A popup that's only here for summer '24. Come in. Pick your shoe on the wall…read more Approach the counter and get them customized. -Laces, custom embroidery, and patches. It's done on-site while you wait. You can only get the canvas ones customized. No leather. High-tops are easiest since there's more space on the shoe. Canvas shoes are generally around $75 then add between $5-$15 per element. I'm a simple gal. No bling for me. But I love the concept. Only negative is that there are tons more color options online, but then you miss out on all of the customizations

Found this little shop walking down Damen today and am so excited about the things I found! It is a…read morecute little pop up featuring local artists/businesses (most of whom are women) with jewelry, plants, and home decor. It's the perfect place to stop for a gift for someone (I got my sister a housewarming gift!) or treat yourself. The owner (Anna) was super friendly and sweet, and introduced me to their featured artist of the day who was selling super cute acrylic products. I got a couple pairs of earrings! I'll definitely be back and would reccomend anyone in the area to stop by and check it out!

My husband and I hosted an intimate celebration with our closest friends (20 people total) at…read moreMaharlika 360 after our recent civil wedding ceremony, and it was everything we dreamed of. Rose and her husband were incredibly kind and responsive to our questions and requests throughout the planning process. The place itself is already beautiful, so we barely needed any decorations! Parking was convenient for us and our guests. When we arrived, Rose greeted us right away and made sure everything was ready. Clean up was simple thanks to the clear directions provided. Our guests constantly complimented the space, and the karaoke made the night even more fun! We keep looking back at our photos and videos and can't stop smiling, seeing how beautiful everything turned out and how much fun we had with our guests. We highly recommend booking Maharlika 360 for your next event!!

If I could give Maharlika 360 ten stars I would!! Booked the venue for our daughter's 1st birthday…read moreand it went great!! Good price for a nice and clean venue with plenty of space for our 50 guest. I would definitely look into them again for any future events!! Don't hesitate go see it if you're looking for a venue!

Once again Lollapalooza opens a pop-up shop to sell its wares outside of the Festival. It's a great…read moreidea, and gives them more space and leeway to sell their tees and posters, but other pop-up shop exclusives like Skateboards and a bike! One of my favorite things at the shop is the locally made Souldier guitar straps, made right here in the Windy City. Get in here while you can, the shop is gone when the last band says, "Thank you, Chicago, goodnight!"

Walked in at 7:50 when they close at 9:00 and they told me the dog wash was already cleaned and…read moreclosed for the day. Clearly they wanted to get out early so that they could go out on a Saturday night. Asked to speak with the manager, Esteban, and he asked me if everting was right in my head. Classy. Never shop there because everything is covered in dust. And - getting smack talked down to on top of that? No. Do better!

This local pet store is a real gem! Their consistent coupons make every visit worthwhile, and…read moreseriously, their cats are the cutest. The closing manager, Esteban, is super helpful and friendly, even right before closing. Honestly, all the staff make you feel so welcome and are always ready to help. It's just a great experience every time.