Swap-O-Rama? More like Thrift-O-Rama!! Just $2 gets you all day access. You'll find pretty much…read moreeverything: fresh produce, clothing & replica jerseys, gardening supplies, lots of pottery and everything in between. Did I mention Mexican staples like micheladas, churros and Horchata!? And yes that means tacos and similar eats are nearby. In fact, if you decide to walk-in hungry, makes sure to get a hand stamp (or maybe 2) to allow re-entry. You can find all the Mexican eats your stomach may desire inside, however the best eats are actually around the perimeter before you enter. More specifically nearby 43rd & Wood Street. Park on 43rd and take the hike to S-O-R. Trust me, you have to try the food along the way. And this way, after you've spent the day at the place you can even find lunch on your walk back to your car. From my experience, stalls start to close down around 1pm, target arriving early, perhaps between 10am and 1pm. Pro Tip: Bring a minimum of $50 in cash so you are prepared to shop & negotiate. Smaller bills recommended.

There's not really much to say but it's a flea market and u never know what you'll find. U can…read morefind just about everything like furniture, records, food, toiletries, home improvement items....it is worth the visit. They have several Swap-O-Rama locations. I was near this 1 and it was my 1st time in over a year. I enjoyed just walking up and down the rows of vendors. Be careful u will be tempted to buy a lot. Though I did not find what I was looking for I found a few items I liked. Only $1 entrance fee. Make sure u get stamped if u need to take items to your car or need to step away. I brought a large reusable bag with me. U can also bring a cart. Happy shopping!!

Great selection of various treasure finds! Service was great and everyone I encountered was super…read morefriendly! The value was great, I found vintage records, action figures, and lots of Mexican candy, food, home decor, and clothing. They have tons of Mexican snacks to try. They also have fruit, vegetables, cheese, sour creams, chorizo, dry Mexican peppers and the list goes on. I actually found a nice lemon tree plant to take home. Great value, and when you visit bring cash!

I was a bit wary because the Yelp rating on this place has been low. Well, seeing is believing,…read moreand it would be the best if I could witness the "Buyers Flea Market" with my own eyes. You know what? My experience was good. The venue was clean, well-lit, and properly-signed. They even had people and security guards who directed traffic. They led us to their car park and charged hubby and I one (1) George Washington. Parking fee was fairly reasonable in my opinion, but how about the sellers' booths? There was a wide range of categories inside the flea market: apparel, footwear, perfume, jewelry, sports gears, car audio equipment, toys, dry and wet spices, Mexican snacks, and etc. Some dudes and dudettes got their hair done and eyebrows threaded. There was even a booth that had listing of houses for sale, but mostly were in the hood though. Food court here had a few selections. I saw "La Cocina de Alicia" there and served menudo and pozole! This restaurant also has a location on Armitage. The outdoor tooth that hubby purchased "elote en vaso" from was sanitary. The young lady who was in charge of food had plastic gloves and hairnet on. As we handed her the cash to her, she pulled out a cup so we could place the cash inside the cup. She then passed the cup to an older lady (assuming she was her mom or relative) and the older lady looked for change to give back to us. Oh, not to mention that the elote en vaso was definitely a brimming cup! I really was wondering why the Yelp reviews were subpar. Some items could be risky if purchased at a flea market, such as cellular devices, electronics, home appliances, or just anything expensive and or in need of warranty or protection plan. I personally wouldn't be confident enough to willingly give my money to unknown individuals who sell the items, from untraceable origins, mentioned above. In other words, the Yelpers who left bad reviews spoke from their personal encounters. Hey, sorry but not sorry, like what Demi Lovato said. It was fun to poke around "Buyers Flea Market." Hubby said the men's washroom was quite clean, so my impression on this was, overall, positive. We will probably make it back occasionally when we are looking for inspirations and wanting to shop on a budget.

Fantastic shop run very well by owner and wonderful staff ( manager) great finds at great prices!!!…read moreI love this neighborhood gem and recommend it to everyone!!!

I have been the biggest fan of this place for a long time and have raved about them to everyone i…read moreknow. Most of my favorite pieces are from there. Idk what changed but in the last month or so the prices have notably skyrocketed. Im all for charging what things actually cost, but the last few times ive been in ive been in awe of the insanity of the pricing of things that objectively do not cost that much. Idk what happened cause this place was always very reasonably priced but it appears these days have gone. Sad to see a great neighborhood staple become yet another unattainable place to shop.

Definitely worth checking out if you are particularly looking for furniture, but they also have…read moresmaller decor and household items as well. This place is huge and should be on every antique hunter's checklist.

This spot was cute, but the staff was incredibly caustic and rude to me for choosing not to…read morepurchase an item after finding out they would assess a 10% fee for using my debit card. If they want to charge a fee, that's their business -- but it's wild to verbally harass someone for not wanting to pay it. Anyway. I had intended to return for future furniture purchases, but they made it clear that they were not interested in my business.

LOVE Beyond Grandmas…read moreis a great stop for vintage lovers, especially those looking for furniture. It's in the basement of a warehouse and is far bigger than you might think. It's very impressive to see how neatly things are displayed (by type or them). No digging around on dusty shelves here! Again, if you want furniture, lighting or home decor they are STOCKED! The folks working here could not be nicer -- really a great place I'll definitely come back to. A tin outdoor "ExLax" advertising thermometer? Hell yeah, brother!

Great selection, lots to see. There's a little bit of everything. Found some great wind up toys…read moreto add to my collection.

This was our second time attending an art show opening at the Bridgeport Art Center. Other than…read moretwo popular event venues, namely the Skyline Loft on the 5th floor and the Sculpture Garden on the first floor, the huge building also provides art studios and office spaces, and two spacious art galleries on the 3rd and 4th floors. Both times we attended the art openings on the 4th floor by taking a manned-freight elevator from the 1st floor. The first time we went two years ago, there was a public ticketed event going on. So, there were long lines just getting into the building. This time we arrived at 8:00 pm for a 7:00 - 10:00 pm opening, they had the entrance on the side of the building, and there were no lines. We attended "The Landscape is Changing" art exhibition that runs from July 18 to September 5, 2025 on the 4th Floor Gallery. It featured multimedia artworks from 101 contributing artist. There were paintings, photos, 3-D art, and sculptures that depicted natural and man-made structures of our surroundings, inspired and influenced by the landscape. The galleries were spacious and well-lit, and the exhibitions well-planned and professionally done. Since refreshments and beverages were on the 3rd floor, we decided to go down one floor by taking the stairs instead of the freight elevator. However, be prepared to go through quiet hallways of storage spaces that felt like a maze and adventure. It was nice that all the spaces were clean and well-maintained. However, I hope Bridgeport Art Center would look into improving the air conditioning in the art gallery spaces. Two years ago, it was hot and miserable during a hot summer night. This year, we were lucky that we had an exceptionally cool summer evening, that the outside temperature was only in the 70s. But the inside of the galleries was not too hot, but still on the warm side. I saw a couple of ladies fanning themselves with paper or something in their hands, while complaining about being too warm. However, other parts of the building could be nice and cool, that included their office. When we were leaving, the freight elevator door opened on the 5th floor, where a wedding reception was going on, we could feel a nice blast of cold air getting into the elevator. I highly recommend "The Landscape is Changing" art exhibition with free admission and runs until September 5, 2025, but please check the weather forecast and pick a cool day so that your experience will be more enjoyable.

Was at the venue as a guest for a wedding in the Sculpture garden…read more Was an elegant well run event. Building is gorgeous and all was done efficiently and without issue. Plenty of parking was a nice bonus. Dinner service was done effortlessly. No complaints as a guest.

This café is so beautiful! It's in a prime location with plenty of street parking. I love the…read morefrench vanilla swirl and lavender flavored coffee (iced or hot). It has such good cozy vibes and is good for solo hanging/working or a small group outing. Would return again and again. The decor is so outrageously beautiful as well.

Such a comfortable, chill, coffee shop with a hint of bookstore. The honey lavender latte is…read moreexcellent! Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

What a great place to find excellent interior decor and home design ideas. Great products and…read moreamazing gifts for the people you love. One of the best curated showrooms I've seen in Chicago. Loved walking through here and will definitely be back.

Neybir is an amazing hidden gem on Grand, with a helpful staff, gorgeous shop, and wonderful…read morevariety of home goods! Their items range in prices, but I've picked up some beautiful pieces for under $40 during my visits. Be sure to take advantage of their staff's knowledge; oftentimes they have inventory in the back or vintage items they can show you if you're looking for something specific. I love shopping here for myself and for gifts for others...but if I'm being honest, mostly for myself.