Whenever I'm traveling and I run across an art store, I try to stop in. I know Flax as an art…read moresupply store, from living on both coasts, so I was surprised that this location only does framing. The owner greeted me and we chatted about the art supply business and how he came to concentrate only on framing. And the framing that was displayed there was beautiful. I've paid a ton to frame fine art photography and also done it myself. Either way, it takes expertise to get it right and make it look good.

Great frame selection, knowledgeable and helpful owner and staff. Certified frame builders who are…read moreenthusiastic about creating beautiful finishes for your art/ mementos. Great local business. Highly recommend

I've been going to Alley for years now . . .they always come through…read more If there are issues, and they very infrequent, they will resolve them. Alley folks also work to find a proce who can afford. Great shop to browse in . . .very old school! Check them out in Evanston! Larry

Came in to get wire added to the back of two large paintings and wasn't even charged. Man said it…read morewas his good deed for the day.

Recommended to me by a serious collector they took a wonderful large old photo and after discussing…read moredifferent frames did a masterful job.

Fantastic service and turnaround time. The re-framing with the Museum Glass replacement was…read morefantastic. Highly recommended frame shop!!

Looking for a frame to compliment a print is a tedious chore as there are so many places in Chicago…read moreto choose from. I was able to find Prints Unlimited and Jill was able to narrow down my selection like a puzzle sorting out different color mattes and frames. Jill was able to quote me a price minus a check-in discount (under $600) which made this final product come to life. The final product was mention to take 3 weeks but after 2 weeks, I got the call to come pick the print up. I am glad Prints Unlimited made this process easy and the price was very affordable. Highly recommend Prints Unlimited to anyone who is trying to match a print to frame.

I had the most incredible experience getting five pieces custom framed and even snagged a sixth…read moreright from the showroom! Jill is absolutely amazing! She walked me through every step of the framing process, from picking the perfect frame style to choosing the ideal matting size and figuring out the best placement in my home. I never felt rushed; she was so patient and attentive, making the whole experience a blast! Honestly, I could have easily spent the entire afternoon with her--time flew by! I couldn't wait to return, and I brought back even more items, including a blanket (though I had to hit pause because of a vacation coming up). I've used Print Unlimitd in the past, and I'm back because I was just so thrilled with the quality! Plus, Jill gave me the pricing on the spot, and I truly felt like I scored a fantastic deal. You really do get what you pay for, so I can't wait to go back again and again!

Love the frame shop! Sam was amazing, answered all our questions and truly made us feel welcomed!…read moreThank you so much! We'll be back very soon!

TL:DR - Local framing spot that is taking COVID seriously. They really provide great high quality…read morepieces that always look great. They really emphasize the importance of customer service and have been really helpful in helping my design my piece, even if I come in with almost no idea of how I want something framed. To me their prices are a tad higher than what I was expecting to pay, but given the high quality work they do and how easy they make the entire process, this place provides great value if you need something framed. ---------------------------------------------------------------- I've had two experiences with the Frame Shop across its Bridgeport and Lincoln Park location and there have been some common themes that I think does a good job representing the values and aspects of framing that this place is trying to do well. What I really do appreciate about the Frameshop is how serious they're taking covid. Each location is only open a few days a week and people only come in by appointment only. Not only does this reduce the number of people around me but it gives me individual attention when it comes to getting inspiration in terms of how to set up my framed piece. Every time I've been, the person working has had a mask on as well, and there is plenty of hand sanitizers. The other thing I've noticed across my experiences, is their focus on quality framing and customer service. I am honestly a novice when it comes to framing, but even then, I always really appreciate and am impressed by the finished product. Like when I get my pieces back, I always think "Damn, this is really nice" and it makes me feel like I have my sh*t together as an adult. It's like putting on a nice suit, you automatically feel like a million bucks, even if half my wardrobe is gym shorts and t-shirts. In terms of customer service, I had a terrible first experience at Lincoln Park, but the frame shop reached out to me and let me know they had already taken steps to address some of the issues I had previously experienced, even before I gave my feedback. I am glad I gave them another shot, and I truly believe that my second experience is more representative of what you can expect based on how genuinely apologetic they were and based on other reviews. Going in the second time, I just had a few pieces from my wedding I wanted framed as an anniversary gift. I had nothing in mind of how it would go together or how it would look. Cole helped me and made the whole process really easy. He took what few ideas I had, filled in some blanks, and within 15 min we had outlined the piece and I was super happy with it. That process could not have been easier. I still do get some sticker shock when it comes to the price. Compared to what I had in mind, we're still within the same ballpark, but still higher than what I thought I was going to pay going in. But to be fair, I'm basing this off prices in my hometown, and have never gone anywhere else in Chicago, as some of the other reviewers seem to have, and found the Frame Shop to be cheaper. But given the quality of the final product, the amazing customer service, and the eye for design the workers have, you're still going to get great overall value when come to the Frame Shop.

They were so nice and accommodating, they give great prices and worked with my schedule so I could…read moreget my piece asap. Casper helped me and they were awesome!!

An extremely rude employee basically pushed us out of the store tonight at 6:30. He acted like we…read morewere a huge inconvenience not to mention he was smoking while our print was out. Will not be coming back here.

These guys are AMAZING. We had a very eclectic canvas with 3D aspects that we wanted framed. They…read morestretched the canvas and did a floating frame and were a 1/3rd of the price of other frame shops. They made us feel so comfortable and were amazing! HIGHLY recommend!

Sammie & Ryan were awesome. Helped me in a pinch with a glass replacement and got everything taken…read morecare of. Can't recommend enough!

I decided to walk into Foursided on a whim and I'm so glad that I did! This is one of the cutest…read moreshops I've been to in a while. There is so much to look at and the whole store is curated beautifully, so it feels like a cohesive collection rather than clutter. I found a ton of things that I fell on love with. This is the perfect place to pick up a gift or some artwork. They had a ton of Chicago specific items, so it would be a great place to grab a souvenir. I'll be back here for sure. It is too cute to resist!

This place brings me warm fuzzy feelings just by walking inside. When you walk in you are bombarded…read morewith color, stimulation, and maximalism. Get ready to have fun. Foursided is a great place to get gifts, candles, local artwork, small plant pots, baby books, cards, and more. The people working were talking about House of Dragons while I was shopping and they gave me the vibes that they wouldn't be upset if I jumped into the conversation! Once you make your purchase they take off the price tags in case you are gifting the items which saves me a little time in the long run. They have tons of cards to choose from, making this a prime spot to go to get someone a gift. An extra bonus is a lot of the merchandise is from local artists and Chicago-themed.

Brought in a high profile rush order - needed 4 letters framed in a custom frame and engraved plate…read moreand they CRUSHED. They couldn't have done it better. Alex and his team was amazing. Whatever you need done - go here. Would trust them with my most prized possessions

Christina did an amazing job walking us through the process, and I was so happy to see the final…read moreproduct. Highly recommend.

I was quite impressed with my experience at this store today. Both workers I interacted with were…read morekind, thoughtful, professional, and honest about a very challenging piece of enormous art work I took to them to potentially be framed. While I am not sure I can afford the price I was quoted to proceed with framing this particular piece of art work, I will definitely be returning to this shop to have small pieces framed with them in the future . Recommend!!!!

Blackbird was recommended to me by a friend and I was not disappointed. They did a phenomenal job…read moreframing my print and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. I'll be bringing all my framing needs here in the future!!!