This is a wonderful small business in Hyde Park. They carry a good selection of high-quality dog and cat foods and will happily special-order foods for you if they don't have it in stock (I did this for a number of years for my cat with special dietary needs). They also have really cool natural treats, like pig ears and similar pet chews, toys and other stuff. If you feed raw, this should be your go-to. The owner is super sweet and helpful and organizes doggy social days from time to time, and she also fosters kitties from Hyde Park Cats, so you might get lucky and pet an adorable kitty up for adoption. read more

Great selection of quality food for our cat! The staff is always helpful and really makes you feel welcome.

I admit I only frequented this place when Parker's closed, but I like how 'cozy' it is and how friendly and helpful the staff is. They are rather out of the way for me, even via bus, but they do deliver (but at times it is faster/more convenient to just go there). Due to their size they don't have everything we need for our cat, but they have stuff that the BIG stores don't tend to have: dried meat sold individually, Primal Raw freeze-dried, and Dave's Naturally. This is ideal for fur parents with picky 'children' (and much moolah) who don't want to settle for mainstream, high-preservative pet food. The personal service is a great touch, they have good memories of their customers, and they have been very helpful with us while we tend to our kitty's IBD. If they had slightly longer hours they'd be perfect, but it is what it is. read more

Sprocket & Stone - Pet Stores Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hands down the best pet store on the south side. I love comporting small businesses. The owner is extremely kind, and is rarely out of my cat and dogs food (they've literally been out once in the last 4 years) read more

I'd give S&S 10 stars if I could. I used to order a different frizzed dried food for my dog but at the owners suggestion got a different and my dog lives it. They will deliver if you give them enough time, which is very helpful. It may be "cozy" but big enough it find what you may need. They are very helpful with suggestions and are always ready to find what you need. Love Sophie. read more

Yes,yes and yes. So glad they are in the neighborhood. Great customer service. The people who work here are always helpful and friendly. Also they carry high quality pet food and snacks! Please check them out. They aren't in the main Hyde Park business area so if you aren't near 53rd between University and Ellis you might not ever know they are around! read more

I went to Kiser's downtown, generally a good store if a bit pricey-- looking for a couple RC Pets dog coats they stock. They were unusually unhelpful and couldn't even order one for me in the sizes I required.....though the online person at RC told me I had to order through their vendors. I got enough of a brush-off (the gal behind the counter couldn't answer any of my questions on their products .....m'kay, some training in order-- So it was back to lovely Sprocket and Stone. Not only did they have a better selection of coats, but the well-informed gal behind the counter (not the owner but equally impressive) was able to find one coat in my size--AND show me an online vendor who could furnish me with another. Spot on service, that, when they're not gonna make a dime off that exchange. I also asked the same queries I had at Kriser's re: a NZ product line, and was given a well-ordered précis on the brand. Left with that, some fermented goat's mild for Bennie's tummy, some duck feet and a bag of our Orijen for Seniors--which both my Bostons love. AND for being a frequent customer I get a 10% discount next time. Really great little store with expert service. Please patronize this lovely private store read more

Sprocket & Stone is an asset to the pet owning community of Hyde Park. The treat bar has a great selection of a la carte natural dog treats. The store also boasts an impressive selection of dog and cat foods. But where Sprocket & Stone truly excels is their customer service. It honestly feels like Sophie knows every pet and owner in Hyde Park. If you haven't already already stopped by Sprocket & Stone consider stopping by on a first Thursday, and welcome to the Hyde Park pet owning community. read more

My go to pet store! Can always find a treat that my senior dog loves... not that he's super hard to please :). Love the free delivery - it's a huge help! read more

Great selection of raw dog friendly treats and snacks! Not as pricey as Parker's and not as much selection, but the space is smaller. Obviously we love supporting local businesses so we will be back and invest more money in our lab (which my boyfriend absolutely hates). I do have my eye on the Chicago flag inspired collar...maybe for Christmas. read more

I've been a customer since the store first opened, before Parker's closed. Parker's was great, but I like that Sprocket & Stone is easy to get to and get in and out of; street parking is never an issue. Though compact, the store offers an array of products. And, Sophie always offers to order an item if I'm looking for something that she doesn't normally carry. Sophie is an excellent proprietor who knows her customers, their pets, and her products. From the beginning, she asked questions about my Basenji - age, how long we'd had him, reason for our food choice, etc., and she's always answered my questions with honesty and ease. (I've seen the same interactions with other customers.) As a result, she knows that when we adopted our B-boy, he'd had a long-term undiagnosed bacterial infection that once cured left him to have a very sensitive digestive tract. She knows that we'd spent months searching for a brand that he could eat without issue. Sophie now ensures that she always has the food in stock. Even brought it to our home once when we'd gone in for it and her delivery was late! I'm a big fan of buying local and supporting my community whenever possible, but I'm not willing to sacrifice quality of service for it. I'm thrilled that Sprocket & Stone checks all of the boxes. read more

I recently moved out of Hyde Park, but for years this was my go-to pet store. They're always fully stocked and so friendly and helpful. I also appreciate it when they hand out samples of treats for my pup to try. It's a great business for the community. read more

Hooray! The South Side finally has an indie pet store after Parker Pets closed its doors. The owner, Sophie, and her coworker are so very knowledgeable and helpful, even offering to bring out their two foster cats. Though the shop is teeeeeeeeeny, it is very well stocked and has always had what i came in for. Furthermore, they make an effort to let the community know they are present by sending Evites of anniversary parties, or to showcase a new product. The kind of positivity and intelligence that this neighborhood truly needs. Thank you, Sophie and Staff. read more

Wonderful pet food store in Hyde Park! They have every kind of dog and cat food that you cannot get at Petco/Petsmart, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and the owner is just wonderful. She is so helpful when it comes to thinking through dietary concerns for your dog or cat. read more

What a great store! I brought the pup in to try out some new treats because she's fussy about food and refused the eat the ones I'd bought her. They listened to what I said about the pup's likes/ dislikes and let her try a few different treats (even opening some packages to do so!). She didn't end up liking any of the ones she tried, but we did leave the store with a bag of treats that they suggested and it turns out she LOVED them. They even gave me a freeze-dried chicken neck for pup to chew on. Really great store with a wonderful selection, and of course excellent service. I'll definitely be back! read more

I went to Sprocket & Stone to buy some necessities for a dog. My mother has a pet dog and I just wanted to buy something for it to make my mother happy. I came to the store and I found the owner and her employee who are very nice and friendly. I told them that I am not familiar with those things for dogs and they gladly helped me with it. The store is pretty clean and there were a lot of items and a lot of selections of pet foods, treats and even toys. I am glad that the owner is very knowledgeable about the products and she explains everything to me while helping me choose and also recommending healthy foods for a dog. I bought everything that I think is good based on what I learned from her. The prices are fair and reasonable even if I bought a lot. I had a great experience in this pet store and I will definitely come back. Highly recommended for those who want healthy foods and nice toys for their pets and I also learned that they accept delivery for free which is a good thing. read more

This is a wonderful place. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. They go beyond just owning/working at this shop. You can ask them just about anything in regards to your fur babies. My husband and I live 20 minutes from here but make the trip. read more

Very happy to have this great store in Hyde Park. The owner and staff are really nice and helpful. They have a great selection of treats and food. It's just a really nice spot to stop by on a walk with your pup. Our dog obviously loves visiting and getting treats. read more

I love this store and I hope Hyde park will continue to support it. Employees and owner are always very nice and helpful & knowledgeable about pet products. They especially worked very hard during the pandemic in making sure people got what they needed for their animals. I love the store and will continue to shop there. read more

Sprocket and Stone is a wonderful store with so much variety for our furry friends. Great prices, great selection, great atmosphere all expertly managed by Sophie who is so knowledgeable about the right diet for your beloved pet and just a lovely person to be around. It's a locally owned shop where pets and people are welcomed as family. read more

I love Sprocket and Stone. Sophie is so knowledgeable and genuinely cares for your babies. She will always give sample packets of some goodies whenever you make a purchase. I saw a brand of treats that my dogs like, but Sprockets didn't carry the flavor. Sophie special ordered it for me and my babies couldn't be happier. They also deliver (within boundaries) which came in the clutch, as my car is in the shop. I will continue to support Sprockets and always tell others about the store read more

Great Experiences! This store is just one example as to why shopping local is so important. In the past I would purchase supplies and toys for my bully from the big box online stores. I am a first time dog owner so I thought it was as easy as buying anything else. I was reading online about a certain dog food that came highly recommended by fellow owners and vets alike so I did an online search to find it. I searched on Chewy as well as Amazon and it was nowhere to be found. I then contacted the company itself to see why it wasn't available through these online stores. To paraphrase, they said that they see a greater benefit to the dog owners to provide their products at local smaller stores and they recommend that I do a search via their website for who sells it locally. I did, and sure enough Sprocket and Stone popped up. I'd been to S&S previously on a few occasions and really liked what I saw and enjoyed the service but when I'm in my "overly busy mode" I found it easier to just click a few times and have whatever product at my doorstep in a couple days. I rushed over to the store to pick up the dog food and grabbed the big 25 lbs. bag. I brought it over to the counter and Sophie (owner) asked me how much my dog weighed. I told her his weight and to my surprise she told me that I was buying too large of a bag and that the food would go bad if I purchased this much food while feeding him his daily recommended amount. I was taken aback and was incredibly grateful for her advice, on top of that she was having a "Pet Owners Appreciation Day" and handed me a gift bag with a whole bunch of treats for my dog. I really appreciated the advice, honesty and service. This experience taught me the importance of shopping local and how face to face engagements most often lead to a better outcome. I normally don't like to leave long comments but this one was definitely worth sharing the details on. read more

Hands down the best store in Hyde Park. Sophie is great! I have been a customer since the beginning. I always enjoy seeing the adoptable cats she fosters on my monthly visits. She is always passing out samples for your dog to try and will go the extra mile to accommodate you. Extremely knowledgeable & always happy to provide suggestions or recommendations for your pet. I look forward to being a long time customer of Sprocket & Stone! read more

We love Sprocket & Stone; moreover, our puppers love Sprocket & Stone! Sophie has curated a great collection of high-quality food, treats & products. Our pups have maintained their great health as they've been eating Fromm and Stella & Chewy since we adopted them. There is a great selection of these brands and more. There are also a nice selection of frozen products. Sophie, the owner, has a great understanding of dog nutrition and how her wares assist with healthy living. There is also a great selection & presentation of treats at a great price point. We love stopping in to say hi and sharing some time with Sophie and her staff. The dogs know exactly which door is Sophie's! One if the nicest things about Sprocket & Stone is the open houses. It's a great time to try out some new products and mix & mingle with neighbors read more

I love Sprocket & Stone! It is always a delight to make a trip over to buy some cat food, litter, and the occasional toy. The store is packed full of high-quality goods, and Sophie is super knowledgeable and helpful. They also foster for Hyde Park Cats, so you can usually bank on greeting whatever foster cat they're currently hosting. read more

This is the best pet store in Hyde Park. The heathy products, knowledge and service is what four legged parents want. I enjoy supporting a women-owned-business and appreciate how Sophie (owner) and her staff go above and beyond. I highly recommend. read more

I am new to Chicago and the Hyde Park area. I am so happy to have discovered Sprocket and Stone. I have 2 Chi-weenies ( Chihuahua and dachshund ) that are spoiled and Sophie had everything I needed to keep them healthy and happy. She has high quality foods and treats, great toys and supplies. Easy parking too! Thank you Sophie. read more

Hands down, my favorite place to get food, treats etc for my furry brood. The best part about this place is the owner, Sophie, pays particular attention to the type of food she sells...in other words, no junk! Sprocket and Stone is the Whole Foods for pets. She's very knowledgeable and can tell you what shouldn't be in your pets food, hence, low vet bills. She will even special order something for you if she doesn't happen to carry it...how many places do that? I happen to notice a bad review on here and I find it hilarious. Sprocket and Stone also fosters and does a lot for the cat community and other rescues as well which also endears this place to me because I rescue animals. I highly recommend Sprocket and Stone...you won't be disappointed! read more

Sprocket and Stone is awesome! After months of frustration with Parker's having almost no inventory, I called called Sprocket and Stone to see if they had the specific dog food I was looking for. The woman on the other end of the line was incredibly helpful, and offered to put the last bag aside for me to come pick up later in the day. When I entered the store for the first time I found it cozy but not cluttered, and was pleasantly surprised to find it fantastically well-stocked with different brands, raw food, and cool toys that I've never seen before. The bag of dog food was there waiting for me, and the woman working even helped me get the massive bag into my wheel cart, which wasn't expected but was very much appreciated. Sprocket and Stone has a bonus system where you get a star for each visit, and after 10 stars, you get 10 percent off. Additionally, there is a rewards system for the dog food I get that she told me about. I have been getting the same brand for years and had no idea it existed! To top it off, she gave me a mini sample bag of treats to take home to my pup. Overall, a fantastic store run by friendly people that I am looking forward to visiting again soon. read more

I love Sprocket and Stone! Sophie always has thoughtful answers to my questions and the best products. We bought my puppy's first harness there and I came back for a leash. I was looking for something lightweight but sturdy and the traditional pet stores didn't have anything like Sophie's selection. Her prices are also very fair - I compared the price of the harness and it's just as good as online and better than the bigger pet stores, so much better to support a local business. She has the most tasty natural treats that my dog just loves. We will be loyal customers throughout our puppy's life and our time in Hyde Park! read more

This is the best new addition to the Hyde Park/Kenwood community! Sophie brings high-end pet products and elegance to the neighborhood. Always warmly received and providing knowledgeable advice and suggestions. read more

Great store! The owner, Sophie, is very knowledgeable and stocks the store with healthy pet food and useful products. During the stay home order, she takes orders online and by phone and delivers it to you outside. She is making sure our pets have healthy diets and fun toys. Highly recommend this independent small business!! read more

The store is amazing. It has everything I need for my furry family member. Christina was very helpful and knowledgeable. I love they are partners of Fromm. read more

The only things they need to change are 1) Moving closer to our community, and coming a little further East, 2) Opening a store with grooming and/or self-grooming tubs for owners to use (esp. for older, larger dogs) , and 3)Open a larger store. Like others, I didn't make it to your great shop until Parkers closed. I realize that the cost of living is higher now, near us. It still would be nice if someone nearby would run a groom/owner-grooming room service. Thank you, E.W read more

Sprocket & Stone is awesome! Not only is the store very cute and well-designed with lots of dog and cat-related merchandise I've never seen anywhere else, but the owner is so involved and caring and always remembers my dog's name! I don't know how she does it with all the pets that must come in... She recently went above and beyond for me by special-ordering the very hard to find food that my dog likes - she ordered it by the case so we won't run out and is even going to keep track on when it needs to be ordered again. read more

We love this store. Great alternative option to Parker's Pet store being a monopoly down here for so long. The owner Sophie and her family are incredibly kind and friendly. And everything is quality, local and affordable. Our pup is in happy place when we are here! read more

This is a wonderful shop that carries all the best quality, grain free foods. The owner, Sophie, is always there, always friendly and always customer service-focused. After I had some questions about a certain brand of food, Sophie emailed the company to get answers. read more

I came here on recommendation from a friend who is also a small dog owner. They have the Fromm Grain Free varieties that my dog consistently likes and lots of brands of treats that are high quality and fairly priced. I've had some great conversations with the owner, Sophie. Sophie also makes solid recommendations and always reminds me about the Fromm customer loyalty deal and giving my dog, Pixel, some nice treats when she comes in. I even attended their "First Thursday" event where I got a free beer/tamale while my dog got some free puppy ice cream! I'll definitely be returning whenever I need to purchase food and treats. read more

Sophie is the blessing that all dog parents should wish to have in their lives. I had been going to the other pet store in the neighborhood and someone let me know she was open and my dog and I lives are been much better since we switched. it is good to have someone that knows the products , can provide suggestions based on situations that you may be having with your pet, and do business with someone that you know loves what they do. I have been going to her on a regular basis since we found her. I have told people in the neighborhood about her and hopefully they will visit and purchase but dakota and I are staying with sprocket and stone. read more

This is a great store -- a testament to the virtue of locally owned shops, where folks care about you and know their stock and their customers. read more