This place is great. Very liberal, very tongue in cheek, and fun type random gifts. Socks with…read moreswear words phrases. Politician action figures. Decent prices for a range of collectibles. Cool flags for waving beliefs boldly. Excellent gift spot. Friendly service. Everyone just seemed to be enjoying the fun inventory just like the name. I'm definitely going back for gifts.

An eclectic mix of items can be found here, which makes it an interesting place to stop. You may…read morehave fun finding a gift here too. I didn't really expect to find anything here but I've been curious about it for about a decade. There's apparel, mostly with a Chicago bent to it; some children's clothing; cards; snarky socks; and even a large wall of tarot cards, which surprised me. The shopkeeper was friendly as well.

The shop offers efficient service, even during busy times when there's a large crowd & long line at…read morethe cashier. They attract customers with complimentary gift wrapping, which is particularly appealing during the holiday season. The variety of items & knick-knacks available is impressive, with a mix of high-end products & some more reasonably priced items. This is a wonderful spot for those last-minute gift purchases, where you'll be sure to discover something special for your loved ones.

Great little gift shop. Pretty quiet when we went. Felt extremely cozy. Lots of different trinkets,…read moredecor, and knick-knacks to buy along side the jewelry. Staff was kind and my wife and I talked to them for a while. Gave us lots of food recommendations in the area. Gotta check it out!

A lot of cute stuff at this shop. A warm and friendly place to swing in and get some Chicago swag…read moreon your trip.

No returns allowed! Buyers beware…read more Went to return a few overpriced souvenirs and the lady said no returns, it says it on the receipt. Seriously?? Nowhere else in the store does it tell you no returns until you've actually bought the item and then you can see it on the receipt. So helpful... Also they have signs for buying multiple shirts and getting a discount but doesn't specify which shirts they actually applies to until you've get to the counter. Overpriced and deceiving. No thanks!

I've been ordering online from Steel Petal Press for years. When we parked nearby on Saturday…read moreheading to a coffee shop, I was excited to finally pop into the store. It was everything I hoped and dreamed for. Browsing the cards, stickers, journals and more in person was so much fun. Everywhere I looked I found more things that I wanted to buy for friends (or myself!). I love the humor in their store-made goods, and stocked up for the holidays and some upcoming special occasions. The store is brimming with creative, hilarious gifts and stationery. And supporting a local, woman-owned business is one of my favorite things to do. Staff were friendly and helpful, including hooking me up with a punch card that will guarantee more in-person trips.

Came in looking for a fun stationary for my partner and wasn't really acknowledged at all and I…read moreasked if they had things in specific and for a suggestion and was just told no. And ignored for the rest of the time i was in there. Where as this little white woman walks in and they all flock to her and give her a million suggestions and was super nice and welcoming but with me they acted like they didn't want me there. I wouldn't shop here as a POC.

I walked by this door too many times before noticing it's an actual stationery store and printer's…read moreshop! Just browsing is fun. They have so many different kinds of journals, cards and letter writing supplies. They even have a regular letter writing Meetup. What a great way to get unplugged in a digital world! They also offer printing services. Check their website for the full list of services.

Tons of stationery items. You'll find something you like!…read more They have their own screen print studio in the back. Super cool! The owner is a graphic designer so it makes sense. Only bummer is the aisles are kinda narrow so you have to squeeze by a lot of it's super busy but otherwise it's nothing that should keep you from visiting!

The was great when I called to find out when my items would be shipped. We live in Florida right…read morenow and we're putting together a Chicago table so we remember this is our home. We have a little things that remind us of our life together, the John Hancock building and the a special little tokens of restaurants we made at the value it was perfect. I'm always looking for something new to put on the table and they never disappoint.

Great place for your souvenir needs. They have pretty much everything. Shirts, socks, Bulls and…read moreCubs gear, sweatshirts, postcards, trinkets, odds and ends. Do yourself a favor and visit. I'm sure you will find something that grabs your attention and screams "take me home" it's all things Chicago in here. The lady at the front desk was very nice and wrapped my souvenir once I told her I'd be traveling. She wished me safe travels and that was a kind gesture that I appreciated. Try this place out, it is located downtown near a Mattress warehouse store.

So excited to find a mini print machine in the wild and inside of a beautiful stationery store at…read morethat - the prices were on the higher end considering but loved the selection of local art, greeting cards and stickers. There was also a section of secondhand clothing that were stunning, again a bit on the pricey side but nice to look at nonetheless. The gal working was just lovely & they do give you quarters for the mini print machine as well.

Perfect spot for holidays or birthday gift shopping…read more There's a variety of options and even for children! I love the unique items we always find. Especially if you have a birthday theme or party color they have designated balloon wall with different colors. It's just so fun in there.

I recently stopped into Ecclection, and I was impressed with the charming selection of new and…read morevintage items. This is the place to go for whimsical gifts for any age. They had some toys, body care items and great gifts for the vintage-lover in one's life. They also feature wares by local artists, which was my favorite feature of all. The shop owner was personable and available for any questions. Shops such as this often have high price points, but that was not the case at Ecclection. I look forward to returning when I have birthday and holiday gifts to purchase for gal pals.

Marian, with an A, is a gem of a person and an outstanding business owner! I felt like a valued…read morecustomer walking in off the street. The Chicago themed items for sale in her store are good quality and reasonably priced. I will definitely return soon to score some more Chitown merch. Thank you, Marian.

Fantastic shop for locals and tourists alike; it's just far enough off the beaten path that I think…read morelots of tourists need to be in the know to find it. I've driven by the shop several times and wondered what it was--I saw the solidarity fist; bar? Union headquarters? I found out what it was when I ended up here to buy souvenirs when flying home to visit family. They have TONS of stuff, lots of t-shirts and sweatshirts, but also hats, glasses, mugs... even pacifiers with the Chicago flag on them (you know I bought one for the toddler). They have some standard Chicago flag stuff but they also put their spin on it with some flags made with animal paws, or maybe my favorite was the one with apples on it. I think that's what lured me in, actually; my best friend is a teacher and I wanted to get one to take to her. The guy that works there told me the story, that the teacher's union was going to strike and this was a design they had come up with and Rep CHI started printing them. I looooooove the way the Chicago flag is used as the basis of so many designs and this is one of my favorites. Prices are super reasonable and you'll find lots of great stuff here. If you have visitors, I'd definitely bring them here first to look for souvenirs. The parking is fairly easy, all street in this area of Jeff/Portage Park. And grab a few of their little buttons on the way out!

Described on their website as "An Art Deco and Art Nouveau Concept Store," so if you are…read morecultivating an historical vibe, this is the shop to check out for decor and gifts! Lots of flappers will be found, as well as cocktail accoutrements, trinket trays, jewelry, stationery, and bath products.

Gorgeous selection of truly unique items. This is my go-to store for glassware and special gifts…read more Don't listen to the negative reviews, the prices are worth it -- you're paying for the work of someone finding and curating these items which you may otherwise not find yourself. That's invaluable!