Really cool store with such a nice variety of items! Two floors. Pristine and good vibes all…read morearound. The entire staff was so friendly and helpful. Good vibes all around. I purchased Studio Ghibli postcards for my boyfriend and got myself a colorful clock. Great place for unique gifts and reasonable prices.

My friend suggested a stop here and I was kinda meh about the idea, but we'd parked in the garage…read morefor MCA so we stopped in. I'm glad she talked me into it because their store has some fantastic stuff. I loved walking around and browsing... the store is really big. I thought it was just the first floor but there's an entire second floor that's even larger. That second floor has a ton of children's stuff; books, toys, stuffed animals, art, and so on. There are also lots of books for adults, and cards, and jewelry, and t-shirts, and so many things. I bought several books for my little one, and there are some toys I think she'd like that I may pick up another time and some really cute stuffed animals as well. I'm not sure if the woman that greeted us was a docent or a paid staff member but she was so welcoming. She's the one who pointed us to the second floor that we didn't know existed and let us know they had kid stuff. Then she welcomed us back when we got downstairs, and told us about the MCA kids days and said she couldn't wait to see us again.

No returns allowed! Buyers beware…read more Went to return a few overpriced souvenirs and the lady said no returns, it says it on the receipt. Seriously?? Nowhere else in the store does it tell you no returns until you've actually bought the item and then you can see it on the receipt. So helpful... Also they have signs for buying multiple shirts and getting a discount but doesn't specify which shirts they actually applies to until you've get to the counter. Overpriced and deceiving. No thanks!

A lot of cute stuff at this shop. A warm and friendly place to swing in and get some Chicago swag…read moreon your trip.

This place is an absolute treasure trove brimming with character & whimsical decor! You'll discover…read moreunique gifts, creative finds & delightful memorabilia, all at great prices, right in the heart of the city! The complimentary gift wrapping is a nice touch & this service is available all year long! We stumbled upon this gem while wandering around & so glad we took the time to explore each piece on display! This is definitely a must-visit!

Unique boutique with something for most every female taste. Nice little gifts. Affordable. Always…read moreenjoy popping into the store. People are always friendly and helpful. Besides, I Love supporting local small businesses.

Looking for a unique Chicago souvenir?…read more Making a custom hat at Alice & Wonder was one of my favorite experiences during my trip! Instead of bringing home a typical souvenir, I got to create something completely personalized and unique to me. The process was fun, the staff was incredibly helpful, and there were so many options to make the hat your own. I loved leaving with not only a custom hat I'll actually wear, but also a fun memory from my trip.

Love love love this store. Found it on TikTok and it was so cute. Definitely recommend to go early…read morebecause there is a long wait to check in for the hat experience. If you go just for shopping minimal wait depending how crowded the store is! It got so busy inside. Made a hat and cute accessories! Pretty pricey but if you like hats definitely a good souvenir.

My inner kid came out in full force the second I walked into the Harry Potter store! As a Harry…read morePotter fan, this place was so much fun to explore. There are so many interactive displays, magical details, and unique merchandise that you could easily spend way more time here than you planned. I loved wandering through the store, checking everything out, and playing with all the fun interactive features. Every corner had something new to discover, and it really felt like stepping into the wizarding world. Whether you're a huge Harry Potter fan or just looking for a fun stop while visiting Chicago, this is definitely worth adding to your list. Such a magical experience and one of my favorite stops of the trip!

Has really accurate representation of Harry Potter media. There is tons to look at and they seem to…read morecover everything discussed in the books. It truly is a magical place and spot on for decoration. There is lots of information available if you are unsure of prices, content of product, etc. Workers were nice. It's really easy to shop here and also great for souvenirs. Minus one star only because of how expensive the store can get. Everything here is $10 and up, and items are small. It is a nice place to look at just to know it because you know it's special, but I wouldn't find myself shopping here regularly whether it be for gifts or for fun even though I am fond of the Harry Potter movies and books.

Good spot for souvenirs. I got a coffee cup, lots of choices…read more Plenty of options to choose from.

Upon a recent visit to Chicago with my friends, we were trying to find a nice souvenir shop near…read moreour hotel with a great selection for good prices. Literally just around the corner from our hotel on Michigan Avenue was the I Love Chicago store. From the moment we walked into the store, we were quite busy looking at each corner of the store trying to find the perfect gifts. We found a number of cute snow globes on top of the Bean of all different sizes. Further back in the store were some clearance items where there were some great magnets. There were sports team merchandise, Chicago-themed candies, plenty of shirts, hats, and other clothing, and so much more. When you go to their website (https://lovefromcompanies.com/collections/chicago), you will receive a pop-up coupon for $10 off orders of $50 or more. There was also a sign up link by the counter where you could get 10% off by signing up. While there are more than three locations in Chicago and around the country, there are only three I Love Chicago locations including the one on Michigan Avenue, which I visited. The mission statement at Love From USA is to provide an extraordinary travel convenience and gift shopping experience, capturing lasting memories reflective of the local culture and lifestyle of the communities they serve. They support locally made products from small businesses across their markets. Love from USA was founded in 1979 as a paperweight kiosk and has grown tremendously since then. Now, they have 24 stores across the country. Chicago was the second place that they had stores. They also have a commitment to give back and take part in the Art For Good Project, Red Heart Project, and Local Artisan Project. As everyone leaving the store holding bags of souvenirs, it was obvious that other customers were on the same mission as us and were successful. I certainly recommend this store to others looking for the same.

This store is located down the steps towards the observation deck into the mall. There's a restroom…read moreon your right down the hallway before you see the store. You can buy tickets at the front (the left side) of the store for Cloud Bar & to go to the observation deck. I had a flight early in the morning, so I didn't do that, but I recommend it if you're visiting or just want a nice nigI bought this BEAUTIFUL book of Chicago street photography here for only $40. I say only $40, bc I plan on neatly tearing out several of the pages & framing them. It's such a beautiful book. I bought a Chicago recycled tote bag (that can be folded, & apparently used to be a water bottle!), a Cloud Bar coffee mug (bc it holds way more than 8 ounces & is such a beautiful ombré blue), & a Chicago photography book (the last one available for the night). The clothing items are priced fairly high, the hoodies are about $60-80. If you really want some high quality and low cost Chicago apparel, hit up the 24-hr Walgreens that's only a few blocks down the street. They have shirts, mugs, etc for like $10-20. HOWEVER! I gave this place 5 stars bc of the employee who helped me w the book. It wasn't priced (w a tag/sticker) but it was also the very last one on the shelf - it was found on display, so it wasn't even on the shelf. She noticed it wasn't a new edition so she actually called Cloud Bar (at the top floor) to see if they had any extra copies so that I could get a new one. Her taking the time & effort to do this without me even mentioning anything or asking her to do that was exceptionally thoughtful & kind. I presume they sell this same book at the Cloud Bar at the top of the building. She was on the phone for a bit, but they didn't have any new editions for me. I honestly am in LOVE with the book - it's absolutely stunning, the photography is so beautiful and will forever serve as a reminder of why I love Chicago so much & why I want to make this city my home either for medical school or for my life after that. I attached photos of the book. I'm so sorry I didn't get your name (the employee at the front desk), but I really appreciate your hospitality.

I LOVE the lunch sized Chicago Themed Bags and the Chicago Themed reusable Shopping Bags…read more I buy them for gifts for EVERYONE as gifts! The bags are classy, colorful, fun and around $5.00 for the shopping bags. They have the most vibrant art of Chicago landmarks and also they are made out of recycled bottles! Whenever, I am shopping people comment on the bag and ask where I got it! Please keep selling them!

A trip to Chicago is not complete until we also make a trip to Garrett. I love getting the caramel…read moreand cheese corn mix. It is so quintessential Chicago experience. The service is always great. Please come and create your own adventure.

I thought the people working here were really friendly…read more Stop by here rather than the airport there's a huge price difference I got the cheese and caramel. As well as the simply salted popcorn They had a special on the Tins. My family likes the Frango mint chocolates and to my surprise they sell them here too!