Broadway Paper is a very unique one stop shop for all your stationary desires! It's located in the…read moreHistoric Third Ward. I visit the store every time I'm in town and am always amazed at all the new and different items they offer. They have a super friendly staff to help you find whatever you're looking for. They have stationary in every color under the rainbow, one of a kind gift wrapping sheets that cater to anything from a map of the world to species of bugs and birds, writing journals, writing instruments, wedding invitations and collections of card/gift items for ethnic holidays that you don't see in other stationers!

This may very well be the happiest place on earth, no offense to Mickey Mouse. Ever since I was a…read morechild I've loved stickers, drawing, colorful things, journaling -- all those types of things. I got my very own set of personalized stationery when I was 13 and thought I was THE SH*T (Reader: I was, in fact, not.). My first job was at a gift shop and my favorite part was wrapping presents. Walking into Broadway Paper was like going to Mecca. HUGE selection of gift wrap. Gorgeous pens all in a row. Stickers. Notebooks. Plushies. Gifts for everyone on your list. Wisconsin merch. Everything is so colorful and happy. I could have easily gone broke in there but limited myself to a handful of cards, a Christmas ornament, and a vinyl sticker. I thought the prices were fair -- I've seen similar cards on Etsy for the same price. I would 100% come back here next time I'm in MKE.

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.

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.

Such a cute little shop with awesome gift opportunities made by local artists! Friendly and…read moreaccommodating staff, who gave me a little background on the artist who made certain items I was interested in. Lots of fun perusing this store and a go-to anytime I need a quick gift.

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.

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

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. *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...

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 :)

What a cute store! Came in here just to browse and ended up leaving with a great vintage scarf!…read morePrices were pretty good. Excellent jewelry selection. If I lived in the area I would definitely stop by to get gifts here!

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.,

This place reeks of sewer. That put me off so much I just couldn't really breathe and I find…read morebreathing is kind of essential to be able to enjoy an experience. In addition, their cute notebooks with creamy smooth paper were unpriced, and the staff weren't paying attention to the customers trying to catch their eye / chase them around the store to ask questions. They had some cute $195 tote bags, but they looked like they may be sprayed with waterproofing forever chemicals. They had cute $16 handkerchiefs, but there were like 75 colors to choose from, and I just couldn't decide on one. Also, they were $16. For a handkerchief.

Please, do some research before buying a pen from this store. I wish I had. I'm not one to ever…read moreleave a negative review of a business but I had a very upsetting experience at this store. I wanted to get myself a nice pen so I bought a $95 Kaweco pen from this store. Signs on the wall said returns are accepted within 30 days and the salesperson told me I'd be able to return the item. When I got home, I really didn't like how the pen wrote on my notebook. I returned to this store well within the 30 day window to return the pen. The first person I spoke to was kind and told me that they could accept the return. Then a woman came over who told me that I can't return the pen because I have used it. She suggested that I ruined the function of the pen by messing with the nib, which I never did. She didn't introduce herself or ask me any questions to clarify what I didn't like about the product, and turned and walked away when I still had unresolved questions. I definitely feel that the way I was treated was not appropriate. Overall, what I experienced was a very stuck-up, "you're not worth our time" attitude and feeling from this Topdrawer store. After getting back home I did a bit of research and ended up buying FIVE pens for a fraction of the cost of the one pen I got from Topdrawer, and I am much happier with these pens. I recommend everyone do the same before buying an overpriced fountain pen that can't be returned.