Ridiculous prices for African reproductions that are cracked, broken and faded. Thinks Americans…read morehave never been to Africa so they have no idea what these tourist pieces are really worth. She tried to charge me $200,000.00 American dollars for a painting I've seen in many African shops for $100.00. You can get better deals many other places.

The older black lady was initially welcoming. Then she stated we couldn't record and stated sign…read morewas outside the door. I politely walked out with my black dollars that I have planned on spending there! so hard to support on especially black are the

Very small shop in Beverly that I could have sworn I wrote a review of when I visited it over a…read moreyear ago but... it's one of those reviews that has gone missing from Yelp, apparently. I only wish I could remember the story of the name Turkey that I put in my first review of the place, which I overheard on m initial visit here. Located on Walden Parkway, it's part of a small strip of shops here. They have mostly children's items, like toys, clothing, and so on. There's also a selection of jewelry, cards, and candles/home fragrance as well. Service has been friendly when I've been in. This time when I was in I purchased a small doll that I thought would be cute for my little one. Parking doesn't really exist much RIGHT here. There are about five parallel spaces directly in front of the strip of shops along this stretch of Walden Parkway. However, it's right next to the 99th Street Metra station; the station house is on one end, and the parking lot/platform is on the other side. But there's parking on the surrounding streets.

I received a beautiful hand made pottery coffee mug as a Xmas gift in the mail from a friend. It…read morewas nicely packed and I love the swirl of the clay inside the cup. I'm not one from swaying from tried and true mug I've been using the last 10 years but the handwork feel makes me want to start using it. Beautiful quality work! Proud my friend is supporting a local small business!

What a beautiful, well-stocked store! Went in to browse the crystal collection and was not…read moredisappointed. Incense and sage were being burned and I felt welcomed immediately. There are tons of big beautiful crystal pieces for home, jewelry for any taste, a selection of spiritual items, candles and incense, as well as fairly-priced smaller crystals which is what I was looking for. They even included a cute little velvet bag with my stone. Definitely will be returning in the future for myself and anyone I need to get gifts for!

We have been here twice and they are always closed or under construction and their hours show as…read moreopen and don't update the profile. They should have curtesy towards their clients and update the hours ...

How bazaar! This place has big deals in Little China! This…read moresouvenir shop has it all. If you wanna look like you've been to China with a bunch of Chinese stuff made in China, this is the place. They do have things relating to Chicago, but a lot of the stuff is just Chinese stuff that'll sit around your house gathering dust. Think lots of little statues, vases, cups, bowls. I feel like a bull in a China shop in here- all the aisles and merchandise is so jammed close together, that every time I turn around, I feel like I'm going to break some fragile jade egg or some bamboo vase. They also sell Chinese clothing, which all seemed a bit small for my tastes. But it's pretty. It's a shop in a nice location- it's sort of in the souvenir district of Chinatown- there's a few cool other similar shops on the same street, right in front of the Chinese archway that leads you into Chinatown.

Fun little souvenir shop with a wide range of 装饰品诀窍…read more(Zhuāngshì pn) which I think means knick knacks or decorations. They sell calligraphy pens but I wasn't able to write this, though I tried for a full 5 minutes. The staff is helpful, and patient. There's quite a bit of stuff crammed into a small space, and it ranges from the very cheap (and looks very cheap) the to the inexpensive (and doesn't look cheap) souvenirs to nice decorations. It's too tight with too many fragile items to bring in younger children (unless they are very well behaved) but there are lots of toys to give to children as gifts. Not surprisingly it's all made in China, including the Japanese sake serving sets which are quite a bit cheaper than you would find elsewhere. It's really fun to shop here, and you can't leave Chinatown with out some sort of souvenir, right?

If you have an idea of what you may want as a souvenir from the Field Museum, look at all the gift…read moreshops at the Museum in case they aren't available in this particular gift shop as each one is a little different. The Field Museum gift shop has tons of items with their name on it as well as items of popular exhibit memorabilia, like a Sue the T-Rex water bottle. If you enjoyed your time at museum it's practically a must to at least look at the gift shop. I'm obsessed with Tervis tumblers so I was glad to find more than one design available in the gift shop. Check out The Field Museum gift shop or one of the other numerous shops inside. Employees are kind and helpful, so if you need help finding something specific make sure to ask so they can send you in the right direction. Some items are expensive, like the Sue water bottle was $40. Other items are less expensive though so there is definitely a variety of prices and merchandise to help find an item that is priced reasonably for you.

Most museum stores have barely anything, tons of junk or just cheap trinkets. This is a real deal…read moremuseum store and very well done. Lots of choices for any style.

This place is an absolute treasure trove brimming with character & whimsical decor! You'll discover…read moreunique gifts, creative finds & delightful memorabilia, all at great prices, right in the heart of the city! The complimentary gift wrapping is a nice touch & this service is available all year long! We stumbled upon this gem while wandering around & so glad we took the time to explore each piece on display! This is definitely a must-visit!

Unique boutique with something for most every female taste. Nice little gifts. Affordable. Always…read moreenjoy popping into the store. People are always friendly and helpful. Besides, I Love supporting local small businesses.

I needed quick turn around for a baby shower and hostess gift. I received immediate and friendly…read moreand helpful service. WOW! Beautiful selection! Wrapped and out the door in minutes. Thank you, Smitten!

If you're in search of Jellycat plushies, this is the spot! There's a wider variety as the holidays…read moreare coming up!

This place is amazing. Great place to find unique gifts for yourself and friends. Love the vibe…read morehere. It represents everything witchy, occult, taxidermy, sideshow, etc. Staff is very helpful to assist you to find that special gift or item you have been dreaming to own. Be on the look out for their special events, art openings, and workshops.

This place has a trove of oddities, something for everyone and is well-worth a visit. I poke in…read morewhen I want to pass out unique and funky gifts. Most items can be found online for less, but I prefer the in-store feels. Before today, my last visit was this past Christmas Eve. I bought some clamshell trinkets, porcupine quills, beard oil and few other non-essentials. On that particular day, I witnessed the owner tear apart the entire window display to fetch a rabbit necklace for a young couple. I ear hustled as the couple asked if they can reduce the price. The owner willingly complied as she put herself together (it was a whole workout just to get that piece). I had my eye on a turtle shell for $30. But I told myself I'd come back for it. I followed them on Ig and the shell kept calling my name. I figured, let me message them on Ig. If they can reduce the price even $5 I'd make the trek back. Hey, they did it for the young couple, it didn't hurt to ask. They said no. Pond turtle shells online start at $12. I figured, no biggie. I come in today to buy a gift card, some sage, palo santo, beard oil (up $3 since my last visit), a cool card for Father's Day coming up and alas my $30 turtle shell I intended to pay full price for. Or what I thought was $30. In a little over 4 mos the price inflated to $40. I mentioned it was $30 my last visit. I was perfectly willing this time to pay the $30 but what on earth constitutes a 33 % markup in just a season? I mentioned I could get them online for under $20 but I chose to come to the store and support local business. "You don't know if it's ethically sourced (from online)" they said. "And I don't know if this is ethically sourced either." I responded. The owner loudly barked "I'm not arguing with you." "Who's arguing with you?" What a weird response and made me feel pretty humiliated in front of their other customers especially given I still completed a transaction. Haggling, sharing information, and reminding them of my previous visit was hardly arguing. But hey. I initially intended to spend $100 today (on crap no one really needs unless you're Phoebe Buffay). I opted against buying the other items and just stuck with a gift card of $20. I'll buy the beard oil from Walgreens and earn points. And I'll buy the scent sticks from a similar Latin-owned business where the items will be cheaper and I'll feel more welcome. I'm not the target market here at Sideshow: I'm not Wiccan, im not a satanist, I'm not weird looking, I'm not white, I'm not goth, and I'm not holding on to a lost youth. If you fit any of those categories, perhaps your experience may be more fulfilling. Cool shop, fun concept but at the end of the day I don't need shoddy taxidermy displays, jewelry adorned with dead insects or any other knickknacks I can just as soon get online, for less. Especially not when the experience comes with pick-and-choose service. And particularly not when I'm coming far out of my way to spend money that doesn't come easy.