attendant in printing / photo area was late ( 10:20 for 10:00 am opening of store ) rude , slow to…read moremove and incompetent . Do NOT take your printing jobs here , at least on Sunday. Complete waste of time .

I would have given it no stars if possible. I purchased a laser printer nearly 3 months ago along…read morewith an extra toner cartridge in case I needed it. Both cartridges were empty. They refused to replace the cartridge and suggested I call HP. No customer service. Only customer DISERVICE! There are other places to buy the same products. Use them

Visiting Chicago for a conference, and in need of some items that I had left behind, I'm glad that…read moreI was steered here by Palmer House staff, because staff member Kenyatta exceeded all expectations. Brief store visit netted everything that I needed, and the items I bought were because Kenyatta knew her store and what was in stock.

This location used to be good; but it has gotten progressively worse over the years. I used to get…read moregreat customer service here; however I've noticed within the last 6 months the quality of employees has gone down. I go there to use the print center occasionally; in adddtion, to get office supplies and for Amazon service (for pick up and returns). Staff is slow, surly and unhelpful; with zero interpersonal skills. The icing on the cake for me (why I will NOT be shopping there anymore) occured yesterday. I went to drop off an Amazon return; stood there for 5 minutes; rang the bell on the counter to indicate I'm waiting. Still no response after about another 5 minutes; rang it again. This time a large, surly gentleman yelled from another aisle "I'm coming." No apology to say, "sorry I'll be there in a moment......" He then finally came (still no apology) and mumbled (without making eye contact) return code..... He looked at it, then said "this is not a return for Staples. At which point I showed him my phone where it clearly said Staples return. He then mumbled "oooh" (still no apology). I then asked "do you have everything you need (could not WAIT to get out of there....); he mumbled yeah.... I went upstairs to ask the cashier to speak with the Manager. Imagine my surprise when she told me the guy who treated me so rudely WAS the manager Adam. Game over; I'm done with Staples. And people wonder why brick and mortar stores are doing so badly; it's online for me from now on. And I will once again start taking my Amazon returns to either my neighborhood Whole Foods or the FEDEX store, like I previously did.

If you weren't completely obsessed with this place, I have to wonder, do you even like stationary?…read moreBecause the selection, prices, and service at Atlas cannot be beat. I live 90 minutes away, and this was on my must-do list for my trip to Chicago. I'm so glad that I finally made it here! When I was a child, I was completely obsessed with the scented Sanrio markers. Overtime, I discovered that I enjoyed journaling, and have been very selective regarding pens and paper. Atlas has it all. Maybe not Hello Kitty, grape-scented markers, but literally everything else that a nerdy pen-and-paper-obsessed person could want. I brought my 13 year old, for whom most things are *eyeroll* boring and she didn't want to leave. The washi tape and sticker area had her plotting collages and teen-angst journaling for days. For me, it was the ability to check out the pens. Of course they are known for the fabulous and gorgeous selection of fountain pens and ink. But I haven't gone down that rabbit hole yet. I am talking about the regular pens. Ballpoint, felt tip, colorful, plain, all sizes of points and inks and all wonderfully curated. And you can try them all. And here is the thing: for this level of service and attention you would think it would be too pricey, but it wasn't this is part of the reason I will keep coming back. If you haven't been here, make the journey and keep writing!

Are you all about Japanese planners and stationery? Then, Atlas Stationers, who has been around…read moresince the late '30s, is your spot! This place is large and spacious, and their selection is so great - they have everything from all the different types of pens (fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, calligraphy, and glass dip pens), markers, various types of pencils (mechanical and woodcase), pencil sharpeners, erasers, stamps, stickers, washi tapes, wax seals, inks and refills, notebook covers and accessories, pen storages, notebooks, sketchbooks, and paper/sticky notes! I loved their selection in stationery, washi tapes, and the stickers! There are stations in which you can test out different types of paper and pens to just find that 'perfect' one! There are friendly staff readily available to answer any questions or help you locate any item(s). You can easily spend at least an hour in here! Metered street parking can be found in the area. +stationery and planners +great selection +available staff +metered street parking available

My preferred notebooks are produced by this awesome place. If you live in the area, they offer easy…read morepickup here. I ordered online and it was ready within an hour or so. Easy to find, easy to park and get your stuff. I've been here for a Field Notes gathering once and it was really cool. The space is nice, and the store has everything you'd need to get your Field Notes fix with a vast selection. You might even run into a rare set. The steno is my personal favorite. The paper is smooth and makes writing, drawing, and remembering things you gotta do very fun. Staff are always friendly and great to chat with. I love the value of the books; they are affordable, long lasting, and nice for your collection and/or everyday use. The future and Futura Bold have never looked so good thanks to Field Notes.

So I finally visited the Field Notes store after years of collecting and using their products…read more Very nice presentation to display all the current and old packs of Field Notes notebooks. Quite literally, like a kid in a candy store. I came in knowing at least one of what I wanted, but they do have some sample notebooks unwrapped that you can flip through to get a feel for the pages and of course I ended up buying more. [Sorry I didn't catch your name] was really friendly and informative about the notebooks past and current. I'm sure they would be happy to nerd out about any of your equally as nerdy inquiries. They also have uncut sheets that you can hang up as posters, which would definitely make for some interesting wall art. Another thing that some of you collectors might be excited to know is that they have some out-of-print editions that you can still buy, BUT the markup is considerable so only if you are a true completist will this be of benefit to you. I know it's not exactly in a super trafficked area, but you should definitely venture out there. I love the brand and I'll definitely be back!

I needed to get a standing desk and a friend recommended this brand. I was happily surprised when I…read morefound they had a showroom in Fulton market. I was a little overwhelmed at first by all the different customizations available. All of the sales associates were incredibly patient with me and walked me through everything. It really helped me to go in person and see what the different sizes and finishes looked and felt like. I ended up getting a standard size because the custom sizes had a much longer wait time. I think I ordered on a Thursday and the desk was here by Sunday evening.

Excellent and fast service. I came as a walk-in and was helped immediately! Before bringing my Acer…read morelaptop in here, I had shipped it to the manufacturer for repair and was hit with a total BS $1200 quote. I brought it to Chicago Computerland and was over the moon when Alex fixed the problem right in front of me in less than 10 minutes for next to nothing. I will definitely be coming back if I ever have an issue again. Saved me a LOT of time and money.

My computer was making the saddest noises and wouldn't turn on. Normally I have a friend who is my…read moreFixer Of All Things but he's in no condition to help right now. I called Computerland and brought the problem child in. Alex diagnosed the problem right on the spot and in less than 10 minutes I was on my way. He was knowledgeable, friendly and his prices are very fair. The next time my PC acts up again, I already know who to call. Save yourself time and headaches and call Alex first.

Kimball Office recently moved its furniture office from the Merchandise Mart to this smaller…read morebuilding to gain more space and create more of a brand identity. This building was originally a warehouse designed by L. Gustav Hallberg in 1912, and renovated by the architecture firm Booth Hansen & Associates in 1984. A glassy boardroom floor was added to the top when the building was the Helene Curtis corporate headquarters.

For some reason, this was presented to me by Yelp after posting a review of a totally different…read morekind of business in Chicago. "That was fun. Let's write another!" Never visited them. Used to work in the building when it was the torture chamber of commercial horrors and employee nightmares known as Helene Curtis. (HC went out of business ca. 1996. For good reason.) That was the company that bought and renovated the building which had been some kind of warehouse. Kimball apparently occupies a few floors. I pass by riding the L and catch glimpses of the inside. Apparently they sell trendy office furnishings. I am not really all that into trendy, but the offerings do appear quite elegant and stylish. Not the mundane, run-of-the-mill stuff usually present in offices. I was in the market to outfit an office, I think I would pay them a visit.