My attention was drawn by the paper dress in the window. This is a lovely stationery boutique on…read moreGlen Ellen's Main Street. There's an inviting selection of greeting cards, invitations, journals and small gifts.

This store is a real gem! I am visiting from CA and was in the mood for a shopping spree and this…read morestore delivered! Lots of options for cards, pens, pencils, stationary, journals, planners, and odds and ends. I purchased a few items and the prices were reasonable.

This establishment is a great place to pick up something unique for yourself or someone you need to…read moreimpress with a thoughtful, witty, or intelligent gift. They have a great selection of unique greeting cards and Chicago related items for the home. They have inclusive branded merchandise for everyone. The store is smaller but, if you take the time to read and look at everything you may be there a while and totally enjoy it.

Fun shop to visit for any gift needs! They have art and…read morecards designed by local artists as well as items like candles, mugs, jewelry, baby clothes, and more. It's great to have a store like this in the neighborhood. The folks there are always welcoming and helpful. The interior does look a little dark from the outside, so it may not be clear whether they're open or not, so they have a big sign in front when they are.

I walked in for a pen. I left with an experience. Parchment. Ink. The soft rustle of paper. Unique…read morewriting instruments in neatly arranged rows. Bari arranged a few things while showing me a selection of pens "they're in the wrong order." I blinked. Nothing appears out of order in this store, but I'm sure this level of attention to detail is why. The Expert (??? I don't know - I just met this person, but it was a vibe) Bari very kindly introduced themselves to me and allowed me to try a variety of pens. This was a kindness as I blustered through my terrible handwriting until I finally met my perfect match - Cinderella & the Ballpoint Pen. Since I was getting a pen for writing, Bari suggested I get a felt tip pen. Thus I am the proud owner of an extra fine brush pen I have been using religiously since purchasing it there for the fine price of five dollars. Honestly - I think I'm starting to write like I own a good pen . Jokes aside, I had a really lovely and unexpected experience at this store. If you love beautiful things, custom stationary, and the art of making an impression, check it out.

Another cute shop with pens and paper, pencils and tape all wonderfully displayed. And Bari…read morepackaged up your purchases adorably like in Japan.

Atlas Stationers? Oh, you mean STATIONARY HEAVEN?…read more On Sunday morning, all was quiet in the West Loop. Around 10 AM (a little after opening), I walked in & was surprised to find a vibrant little community of early-rising, stationery enthusiasts, just my kind of people. The store was lively but not crowded, so shopping was very comfortable and fun. First off, the staff here is PHENOMENAL! So kind, conversational, knowledgeable, helpful, & attentive. Possibly the best customer service I've ever received. If you're a stationary enthusiast or stationary-curious, this is a great place to be. I've seen this store's TikTok account before, so I expected it to be a big chain given its popularity, but it's actually a family-run business since 1939! They even have a nice online store you can check out. Everyone has their preferences, but this store checked all the boxes for me. On top of excellent service, they had an INSANE SELECTION! Stickers, pens, journals, leather journal covers, washi tape, and ALLLL the stationery goodies. The cost is comparable to other stores (online & otherwise), which is great. They even offer frequent events & workshops. Stores like Topdrawer are very popular, but they just never spoke to me. Atlas Stationers is a gem that I can't rave about enough. Even when I'm not in the store, I frequently check out their website or TikTok. I love the little community they've built!

What a treasure trove for stationery enthusiasts and/or folks who just love writing!…read more A huge wall section dedicated to stickers and washi tapes and so much variety of fountain pens! Lots of journals as well. Ngl was a little overwhelmed by the large selection lol but there was a good amount of friendly staff walking around offering assistance. Price-wise I'd say fair considering shipping/import fees when comparing to online shops.

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. *edit this was 5-27 at around 4:45pm. I'm a tall black man with locs. I've lived in logan for 6 years and I know when a staff doesn't want to help me in their store. Check your cams you'll see...

Such a cute shop in a nice area with lots of restaurants and places to see. They actually print…read moresome of their cards and stuff. LGBTQ+ is also a plus to me.

Cute as hell gifts! Stationary, stickers, and cute kitschy things (compliment) I could have spent…read moreall day in there

Went walking around Lakeview and Inkling's unique items caught my eye from the window. There are…read morequite a bit of cute and quirky items that have some personality. When you're thinking about holiday gifting items, there's a great variety of decor, trinkets, and jewelry to consider. It can be a bit visually overwhelming to look at everything, but it's well organized by content so it's very doable. The staff I interacted with were very kind and pleasant given it was a busy weekend. Prices aren't terrible, but everything is expensive these days. Will definitely be interested to see what Inkling has in store throughout the year! I'll be back to see :)

Cute store with home decor and such situated in Plaza del Lago. The female sales associate are…read morenice, and one of the days, even offered me a sample of popcorn kettle corn clusters. I enjoy their cute porcelain-ware from France in the back as well as unique greeting cards. +small selection of home decor and gifts +greeting cards +located inside Plaza del Lago

Wonderful, professional, stylish I can't say enough about the personal attention and quality…read moreproducts. From the staff to the inventory, Yellow Bird is a superior stationer and gift shop.

This is a pretty cool "bookstore" located in Mitsuwa Marketplace. Lots of awesome manga, both in…read moreEnglish and Japanese. They had some classic series and lots of modern stuff that's blowing up right now. This could be a great place to start a collection or fill gaps for an existing one. They've got plenty of merchandise as well. Figures and posters and bookmarks and so much more! The place was super crowded but it was a Saturday, so I'll plan to come back and make some purchases on a weekday when browsing might be easier.

Best Japanese bookstore in the Midwest. Incomparable selection of Japanese fiction, art books,…read moreManga, anime, comics, and magazines. Both English and Japanese language reading. Enticing selection of omiyage, kawaii (cute) gifts, Japanese good luck charms, origami paper and books, and of course, cat stuff. They can order Japanese books at a very good price. Part of a half day adventure at Mitsuya supermarket.,