The hospitality Ellen and her father extended to my wife and daughter was outstanding and genuine. Ellen was very knowledgeable about everything and I mean everything. Even more, Qideas carries a curated selection of fun books, stickers, mugs, etc.... something fun for everyone! Prices are fair. Their passion is real:) read more

Cute shop next to Haibayo, Vietnamese hangout cafe next door! I grabbed a couple of unique souvenirs for friends & friends and met the sweetest shop owner! Definitely recommend visiting this shop for a little taste of Argyle! read more

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Very cool little spot. Lots of plants and nicknacks. I found a little charms with lucky coins with a red ribbon. It has been bringing me luck the last few days. Check them out and see if you can find a lucky charm for you. Friendly young lady too. read more

Qideas - Outside. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The cutest plant store and gift shop ever! They have a ton of plants, cases, blind boxes, stickers, and other knick knacks. The owner is so sweet and helpful! Definitely will be back to get some plants and vases :-) read more

Qideas - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such a cute shop on Argyle with such nice staff/owners! There's usually a cute pup in here too which is a nice add while you're shopping. In general, there are a lot of cool AAPI trinkets, gifts, paraphernalia as well as plenty of different plants to choose from. The owners are pretty knowledgeable on the plants which is helpful if you have pets or are not a plant dad by any means (such as myself). A great spot to come check out if you're in the area dining or supporting local businesses! read more

Amazing plant and gift store connected to HAIBAYO! The owners were very attentive and supportive. This is a great shop for gifts, from plants and vases to great Asian merch. The pricing seemed reasonable. I bought a bag with different Asian hot sauces on it, which was designed by a SF-based asian designer. I loved that they support small town designers and creators! The couple also gave me great recommendations in Argyle. read more

I love this neighborhood plant and gift shop! They are wonderfully helpful and attentive, things are reasonably priced (imported selection), and the plants are healthy! In the summer, their selection takes over the sidewalk in front of the store and everything looks so lush and green. I was there last week to buy some incense and ended up buying five boxes for $13. I've been loving the pine scented incense that's right in front of the register; y'all should try it. read more

Gorgeous shop. Wide variety of plants and pots available. Also well priced candles, gifts, cards etc. Attached to coffee shop next door and supports local community and cultural events. Very friendly staff. Shop local and stop by! read more

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The girl sold me a nice big bamboo plant with pot and rocks for $50. It is still alive and healthy today, a month later. Inside the shop you can find various supernatural gifts. Thank you. read more

This is one of my favorite stores of all time. They have such a large selection of plants and all of them are well taken care of. The service is IMPECCABLE and the level of detail is amazing. I will stay coming back here. If you live near here or know someone who loves plants in Chicago, make sure to take them here. Small businesses keep the community alive and this small business is legit! read more

Good vibes, owner, people, and community. Often return here to get Asian American items and books for my sons so he will never forget his root. read more

What a WONDERFUL and delightful GEM on Argyle Street. The owner and his family are SO PLEASANT, FRIENDLY, AND WELCOMING ! It is absolutely one of my most FAVORITE little shops for plants and lovely and unique gifts. Such REASONABLE prices. I am excited to see the finished shop when the remodeling is complete, as well as the little coffee bar in the rear . read more

After having some pho and Vietnamese baguettes and desserts - it's great to swing by here and check out their plants. I have a green thumb as my grandma owned a nursery before WWII broke out, in the Philippines. So you can say that it comes naturally to me. I've purchased bonzais, a calamansi (lemon/lime) bush and a Sampaguita (otherwise known as a Philippine jasmine) bush. This is a great place to pick up deals and they are pretty knowledgeable on keeping these plants alive and well. I just clipped my bonsai the other day and it's very relaxing, you should give it a try. read more

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This is a review I meant to post a LONG time ago. When I got married, I wanted something unique, something living to use as centerpieces. I've always liked bamboo, so I began looking around. Someone my parents knew recommended Qideas. I worked with Bill who I coincidentally knew as a little kid but I hadn't seen for many years. Bill was incredible in helping me decide on the appropriate pieces, and prices were very reasonable. It was really easy working with Bill. Every last detail including delivery and specific setup instructions were discussed and went exactly as planned. When the ballroom doors opened, guests were really impressed and commented on the beautiful centerpieces on each table. No one had seen anything like it before. Really the only problem regarding the bamboo plants was that at the end of the night, guests started fighting over bringing them home. Several rounds of intense rock paper scissors competitions broke out. Afterwards I told Bill how popular they were and that my family didn't get a chance to bring any home, so I wanted to buy a few more. He actually delivered the plants to my parents house (22 miles away from the store). Bill is incredibly thoughtful, easy to work with, and provided the most gorgeous centerpieces at a very reasonable price. We were very impressed every step of the way. My grandma in the Chicagoland area was elated to get a plant from the second delivery, and my other grandma visiting from San Francisco was able to get one from her table during the reception. She wrapped it up and put it in her suitcase, and it's still growing well to this day! I highly recommend Qideas. My experience was so positive that my sister also ordered centerpieces for her wedding which also turned out really well. If I ever host another event, I would definitely work with Qideas again. Or if I'm ever in the neighborhood again, I will absolutely support this place. Genuinely good people, reasonable prices, beautiful plants. LOVE. read more

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They were really great, the woman who answered the phone, I forget her name and I feel bad about that, actually recommended another place to me instead of trying to keep my business cause I wanted a florist to deliver flowers. They were more about plants. She was so helpful though that I ended up getting some flowering plants from her And they ship them super fast at the last minute and took care of everything really well. Recommend them highly. read more

Qideas is a quaint little spot to buy plants and much more in the Asia on Argyle section of Uptown. My partner and I walked past after eating lunch one day, and saw bonsai trees outside on display. I bought a bonsai for half off, as the owners are closing soon for a remodel. I returned recently for a Buddha statue for my home shrine, and left with a golden medicinal Buddha and a potted bamboo arrangement as well (both at 50% off). The family that runs the store are very friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be going back after the remodel! read more

Brief summary: Beautiful plants. Great prices. Information posted in each section. Excellent customer service. Bought 4 new additions. Did our research into plant shops prior to buying new plant babies. We usually have an idea of what we're looking for prior to going to any shop, yet we still like to browse around. We were mainly here for a sale we saw on their Instagram, but we perused their kitchen section also. I can't speak much on their kitchen section as we briefly browsed, but we definitely liked their items. Qideas offers quality plants for a great price! There was a variety of plants and the owner's knowledge was impeccable! I heard her explaining plant care to other customers and she had great ideas for the. It sound like they were just getting into the world of plant care. If you're in the neighborhood, want to start your plant journey, but are easily overwhelmed OR if you want new additions to your plant babies, I highly recommend Qideas. read more

Qideas - Dieffenbachia - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this store so much. Ellen and her dad are so helpful. And I love the puppies too Check out for really unique houseware.

Excellent service. Very knowledgeable about pet safe plants. I will definitely be back here.

I'm so glad I found this local shop! The prices are great and Ellen's customer service was above and beyond. With her help, I'm sure I'll keep these alive! I am now a forever loyal customer! read more

Qideas - Zenzi, ZZ, Siam aurora aglaonema, fish emulsion fertilizer. These will eventually be planted into their permanent pots. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love my new plant babies from here! I recently got a new job and wanted to decorate my desk with some plants. Found this place on yelp and I'm so glad I did. They are so knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I needed something small enough for my desk and something that could stay alive under the harsh fluorescent lights of my office. I settled on 2 cute plants and bought pots there too! They even potted them for me. The owner had his cute dog there when I was roaming around. So cute! When I checked out they even offered me a box to hold them in so I could walk home easier. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for house plants or something to spruce up your office space. I bought 2 new plants and 2 cute pots for less than $30! read more

Qideas - My new plants! They even gave me this box so I could easily walk home with them. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was a great little shop for a variety of pots, indoor plants, and it has some Asian dishes as well. The prices were good. The owner was very friendly and answered my questions with very helpful advice on planters. I'm glad I stopped by! read more

Ray M I've been going to this store for a few years. I love their selection of plants and they have a wide variety of bamboo plant's length with straight and swirl. They also have a large variety of dishes, pots and pans. People there are friendly and very helpful. read more

Best plant shop in the area by far! They have a great selection of plants in a range of size and price points. They are constantly getting in new plants and I've found a few rare plants I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Super helpful and knowledgeable owners if you have any questions. They often have great sales that they post on instagram. Every plant I've gotten from here has been super healthy and done great. Definitely stop by and support this business! read more

Great plants, kitchen supplies, weird gifty things, pots for plants, GIANT ceramic pig banks, and all kinds of weird stuff you didn't know you needed. If you're in the area, it's worth a pop in just to browse around. And you NEED one of these giant ceramic pig banks. Maybe a Money Cat to adorn your abode? You can get it here! read more

Just have to say - I love this store and everything about it! I called to order little bamboo table gifts for my daughter's bridal shower. Ellen was my hero with her suggestions. She put together the bamboo in little vases - just beautiful - and had everything ready for me to run in and pick up as planned. Everyone loved the gifts and the presentation. I'll definitely be back to get something just for me! read more

This place is the bomb for kitchen supplies, garden gifts (bamboo and bonsai and fruit trees!) and perhaps most importantly, for the sweet little fluffy white shop dogs who offer very attentive service. And by service I mean they let you pet them. Tongs, bowls, chopsticks, spiders (those are the small wire baskets on a stick used for deep frying), you name it, they got it and for a good price. I finally decided it was time to own chopsticks and I got a good set of 12 pairs for $1.99... and I splurged on one of the nicer sets available! You pay restaurant supply prices here. On top of this, everybody I've met at the counter is VERY friendly and sweet. Qideas is an asset to the neighborhood and the whole city. read more

Qideas - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Small shop overflowing with cool plants of all sizes and other random gifts/trinkets. I go for the plants, which are always super healthy and reasonably priced. read more

BEST Plant nursery in Chicago!!! I just picked up a monastery and 4 gorgeous and unique pots/vases! I've shopped here several times and every time has been phenomenal. The owners and their daughter are incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and know their plants! Their pooch is the cutest assistant ever and well behaved! I LOVE THIS SHOP!!! read more

Qideas - Amazing assistant to the manager - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love my bonsai like a pet, but I am not good at taking care of it, which means that occasionally I have to take my ficus to a bonsai doctor. Ellen was so kind and accommodating and helpful with my poor sick bonsai! She trimmed it up for me and repotted it with better soil to nurse it back to health. The level of attention and care she gave it (and me) were unbelievable! And while I was at the shop I saw how helpful all the staff were with the other customers as well. (You can't help but notice - it's a small space and there's a lot of different stuff - they are great with recommendations!) I will certainly be back to extend my "garden" (and get advice on how to tend it better!), and to browse the other cute items in there. read more

I have never written reviews before but Q Ideas is so great that I had to sing their praises! I brought in a dying plant I've had for years, and they miraculously brought back it back to life! It is healthier and happier than ever. I have also bought a few plants from them that are super healthy. I tell everyone I know to go there for all their plant needs. The team really knows their stuff, their plants are beautiful, and the prices are reasonable. I can't recommend enough! Thank you Q Ideas! read more

Qideas grows plants for you to bring life, joy, and love to your loved ones! The distance is NO PROBLEM. Elen eliminated the distance between NY and Chicago to help me celebrate my boyfriend on this special day; father's day! At Qideas they share with you what they have, ask your input on ensuring that the gift your are bringing to the home of your loved ones is customized... The service Elen gave me was "platinum treatment"; she went beyond 5 stars. Elen took her time used her creativity to put together this beautiful bonsai that brought joy to my very special man! Thank you Qideas for Elen; you have my loyalty and business from now on! read more

I just had the best experience and customer service I have had in ages!!! Ellen went above and beyond to help me choose a gift via phone and photos and made the whole process of shopping so easy! She was so patient and kind. It is hard to know when you call a place to have something delivered when you are far away what you are really getting. Ellen made sure I knew...She sent me photos and put together the cutest potted plant! I hope to visit in person sometime! read more

There's a limited selection at this tiny garden store, but they carry a few odd plants that are hard to find elsewhere. I recently purchased a tabletop-sized potted calamondin tree here (calamondins taste a bit like sour tangerines). I'm thrilled with it. It already has small fruits in various stages of development and looks beautiful and healthy. At around forty dollars for an established tree in fruit, this was a good deal, and no mail order necessary. On the service side, the proprietor was very helpful, taking the time to help me find the nicest specimen and discuss its care. She informed me that later in the season dwarf pomegranate trees will be available for sale. Yes, apparently people grow those indoors. Since it is located at the Argyle stop near Furama and other tasty restaurants, you'll probably be in the neighborhood this summer. I recommend stopping in and buying an exotic fruit tree for your sunny window. read more

In all honesty, Qideas is a pretty cool little place. Odd? Yes. Eclectic? Absolutely. I advise against coming in with any sort of expectations. They have a lot of fun stuff for pretty reasonable prices, but such a strange assortment of inventory. They have lots of nice plants. Rather, I should say they have lots of bamboo and some other plants. I was also pretty impressed by their decorative and functional vases. This is a really great place to come for a housewarming gift or if you just want ideas of what to get for someone. They also have a second room from which they sell wholesale cooking items... which I suppose all of the restaurants on Argyle love. read more

Ordered item through ETSY over a week ago from this vendor. After first confirmation, NOTHING HAPPENED, except $$ was taken from my account. The recipient intended for the gift had been notified, asked to check mailbox, is disappointed. AND I AM FURIOUS! Zero response despite multiple inquiries to vendor. read more

Very nice place and I love the small odds and ends in the store. I brought a lovely bamboo plant.indeed I will go back ! read more

Qideas - Beautiful! - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friendly and knowledgeable. Picked up a very promising Cherry tree bonsai a couple months ago that is thriving. Also met a very friendly pup at the counter read more

This is the absolute sweetest little plant shop! They have such a wide variety of plants at great prices and the staff is super nice and helpful! I received very detailed instructions for my new plant! I absolutely recommend! read more

OUTSTANDING! This is THE place to go to for bonsai plants and for any and all information concerning them. I found this place when looking for other Yelp reviews and they were all outstanding. Ellen was mentioned about being a wealth of information for these plants and they were right! She is the "bonsai whisperer"! She learned this information from her dad who owns the store and is there every day and is truly the expert on these plants. My bonsai was not doing well and she gave me the right soil and fertilizer and now it has come back to life. This is really my son's plant which he has had for 15 years so this plant has a special place in my heart. They were so kind and their prices are extremely reasonable. Check this place out. I will be a return customer for sure! read more