This interesting gift shop with many Japanese action figures. The store is unique and it is one of…read morethe kind. It is great for a visit. Many young fan are in this store. The main character are Labubu, Hirono, Cry Baby and more. Labubu is a steal. Great for the picture. All display item is very cute. Some are collectibles. I like the visit. It is definitely a stop.

Busy store. Good inventory…read more Air conditioning is weak so it gets hot inside. The store goes quite far inwards.

Birria crunch and margaritas were amazing!…read more 5 stars recommend this place, tacos were good also.

This place was so soooo good. I was craving tacos and wanted something new. I spent 17 bucks and…read morehad enough left over for another meal. So two meals? For 17? Yes please. Next time I will add on a margarita for $3!! Whose coming with me??

Would give 10 stars if I could. Used them for my daughter's Mitzvah and it was a huge hit. Highly…read morerecommend.

I got my permanent jewelry bracelets done by Get Sparked Chicago. It was so cute, fun and an…read moreexperience. The materials she used were good quality and had many selections to choose from. Janina (Jewlery artist/ designer) was so friendly and creative. First, I picked out my design of bracelets, but you can choose anklets, necklaces etc. Next, she measured the bracelet's length, unwinding two separate gold chains because I chose two, of course. Lastly, the welding of the bracelets on to my wrist. Quick and easy. From start to finish, for its welding process -- took about 10 minutes. Janina (Jewlery designer) was very meticulous and cautious. This is a fun experience to do with girlfriends, bridal showers, engagements, weddings, with your partner. It's a must do with Get Sparked Chicago.

Though it was freezing that night, it was still a lot of fun! I do believe this Jack's pop-up is…read moremore intricate than their Halloween. Lot of detail went into every part of the space. They had ice-skating, ax throwing, bump cars, carnival games, stores to buy Christmas items, a sketch artist, Santa was even there and of course tons and tons of photo ops. They had a good selection of food, soups as well as warm and cold drinks. Mullet wine was delicious and strong. They had ice-skating shows every other hour and places to warm yourself; like log fire pits as well as cabin tents that had heaters. They have various packages you can buy that is inclusive of Games food and ice-skating. You could just go for a photo opportunities as well. Everyone was very helpful and kind and I do think you get a lot for your money. This is great for the family or for date night.

I'd never been before, so I didn't have many expectations to be honest! We went on a Wednesday…read morenight, which proved to be an excellent decision because it was actually pretty empty! It was really nice to enjoy all the attractions and the lights without having to fight people for space. It was quite easy to take photos of all the decorations too. I paid for entry and ice skating, and while I'm not much of a skater myself, I had a nice time on the rink! If you're a more distinguished skater, you might want to bring your own skates, but I have a feeling you'd be doing that anyway! The bumper cars were surprisingly funny and I had a good time figuring out the control configuration that would let me optimize rear-ending my sister as much as possible. The things they have on sale, nutcrackers, candies, hats and sweaters, were surprisingly well priced. The food and drinks were also well priced. In Fulton Market, at a pop-up, you become a little cynical and expect insane pricing but it actually was quite fair. I picked up some cute cookie tins as a last minute gift. All in all, the Jack Frost pop-up was a lovely surprise and with its excellent location in Fulton Market, you have plenty of dinner options for later! I do highly recommend a weeknight to avoid crowds!

The owner is very kind and energetic. She talked with my friends and I about her passion in…read moreteaching, as well as reading books. Will definitely come again when I'm back in IL!

I started the new year with an intention to replace doomscrolling on screens with reading, and New…read moreBook Joy in Brookfield has been the answer! New Book Joy is a fantastic independent bookstore. Owned and operated by educators, they have a beautifully curated collection of books and gifts for all ages of readers. What I love most is their events - book clubs (silent and talking!), book swaps, small biz book bashes, and more. I've met so many wonderful people who love to read, which has made me want to read even more. New Book Joy is a fantastic addition to Brookfield!

I tried Taqueria Invicto for the first time with my friends, and we really enjoyed it, especially…read moreme. From the moment you walk in, the dining room feels modern. The space is a decent size, though the bold zig-zag floor pattern can feel a little busy. The hanging plants are a great touch, and I loved the stainless steel counter paired with the open kitchen concept. The menu has a ton of options, which made it hard to decide what to eat. They offer a wide variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, plates, Mexican hot chicken, and sides. I ended up ordering the chicken nacho burrito without tomatoes or sour cream ($9.99). The burrito was very satisfying and packed with tortilla chips, rice, beans, queso, Chihuahua cheese, guac sauce, cilantro, and onions. I do wish there had been a bit more guacamole and queso inside, but the flavors were still well-balanced and everything was seasoned and cooked nicely. I also LOVE the self-serve sauce counter they have! Always makes a nice touch when I can try and choose as many sauces as I want. I also ordered a side of elote ($5.50), and it was excellent. The balance of lime and cheese was spot on, and the portion size was generous for the price. I highly recommend it, although one of my friends was not as big of a fan because she found the flavor smoky. One of my friends ordered the quesabirria plate ($17.99) and enjoyed it as well. The plate meals come with a generous amount of food because you get rice, beans, and tortilla chips on the side. Overall, this was a great first visit, and I am already looking forward to coming back to try more items on the menu.

Taqueria Invicto has done it again with a NEW LOCATION serving DELICIOUS MEXICAN STREET FOOD right…read moreoutside of Chicago! This newest location in Des Plaines opened on 12/10/24 and they are bringing all the deliciousness to the new spot! There's options for meat eaters, pescatarians and vegetarians, so everyone can enjoy their food AND they have select Mexican (adult) drinks! This is totally my favorite Mexican spot in the burbs and each location that has opened has been consistently good with very friendly service! You have to get by here and try one of the tasty Vampiros, tacos or amazingly good milkshakes! Check them out and tell them that Planes & Plates sent you!!!

I love this place. So many beautiful, unique gift items. I love the jewelry, the alpaca socks, the…read morecandles. And best of all, everything sold here furthers conscious commerce!

This is a special place! Beautiful! Large pop up shop with food, crafts, gifts, speciality items…read morefrom around the world. Everything is fair trade and/or local social enterprise. The staff were knowledgeable about everything -- even the stories behind the products. Easy consolidated check out. Recommended.

I love being able to order all year round my favorite Kris Kringle pop up store items.read more

If you're missing Chicago's Christkindlmarket this year, fret not! Popular vendor "Hermann the…read moreGerman" has come to the rescue with a popup shop at his warehouse in Broadview. It's a spacious setup, incorporating the look of the Christkindlmarket huts but mindful of social distancing protocols. You'll find all your favorite cookies, candies and treats: licorice, Haribo gummies, hard candies, gingerbread, pfefferneusse, stollen, chocolates, roasted nuts, and more! It's open Sun-Thurs 10-8, Fri & Sat 10-9 through December 31. So stop by and get your taste of Christkindlmarket soon! Fröhliche Weihnachten!

I have stopped in to AAA 3 times in the past week, twice in one day! I have a mismatched collection…read moreof ~ mostly sterling silver ~ jewelry and place setting pieces. I am unfamiliar with the history of these sets from generations past,and though I am grateful to have them, they are simply not needed! I brought many pieces into AAA on each visit,I was initially a bit intimidated and nervous to pursue the route of selling, that went away immediately as the entire experience could not have been more kinder, informative and honest! This little spot on Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove is very welcoming! I sold many pieces and was able to leave with payment right away which was a delightful surprise! Hoping to find more Treasures and I will definitely continue to return to this fabulous place! Kay

Had the most amazing experience working with Jim & Lauren. We had been to several other jewelers…read moretrying to find a place to make a customized band for our wedding bands. The first time we went in, Jim was very thorough with how the customization would work, timeline, etc. we decided quickly that we wanted to get our bands done here. My fiancé found his band here as well, and they had an amazing selection of men's bands! They kept up updated throughout the process of the customization. We were both able to find our dream wedding bands at AAA! Highly recommend anyone needing any type of jewelry; whether it's wedding rings, or trading in any jewelry, this is the best place to go!