Such a cool space!!! They have a huge downstairs level full of books too. Wow!…read more There is a large hand sanitizer dispenser near the entrance and everyone who enters is asked to sanitize their hands before touching books. I like that. They also have a really spacious separate room available for events. The Chicago Writer's Association hosted a lovely event there last night, and my boyfriend was chosen as one of the 12 Chicago writers to read some of his work. I'm glad we know about this bookstore now.

I love support location stores, especially when buying books!! Most of the selection is downstairs…read moreand they have a lot of things to choose from. I'll usually choose to go here instead of Barnes & Noble if I need something. I will say the prices are kind of steep, but that's I guess the price you pay if you need a book now and want to support a small business. There are a couple of rules to be aware of in the store - hand sanitizing before entering and being mindful of the other shoppers. The staff is really helpful and can quickly look up what they have in stock.

The Service these guys provide is great!!! Got to handed to their enthusiasm and care for the…read morecustomers and the store itself, they have a lot of good selections of music, games, toys etc. Although the layout is average for a store it's kinda cramped when walking through the store when you're in a group of three ( don't try bringing and carry a book beg here it'll will get in the way of people walking around) and there is no public restroom here. Other then those two things this place is great, and would come back again.

Shopping here feels like buy deodorant for 15$. You may like the smell but receipt never makes…read moresense, I hate everything about the store with their prices and I want to just toss this brand buy my own. Again, everything about this store, simply not worth it, if this were a candle store I'd probably never walk back in and this has games. - lack of games - overpriced games - forgetful staff - not useful policies - (Broken games) - jaded staff - theft of discounts and useless membership(literally just giving them extra credit for their stocks and prices, which they will take from you regardless of whether you're a member or not) - (Overpricing for taxes) - The games The scammy, scummy and their games suck, the only reason I'd go back is if their consoles are cheaper than the ones online. They have 200$ games and half a thousand dollar consoles, I rest my case.

Very cozy and so many books to read definitely a spot to go if you need a quiet and zen placeread more

Stopped in because of the movie: "Love Jones", purchased books because my wife loves books, will be…read morereturning because of the extensive selection of books and the willingness of staff to assist as needed. The vibes are immaculate in here, and there is always a new treasure that catches your eyes every corner that you turn. Can be a little cramped due to the spacing of the building and also because of the consistent crowd that is funneling in and out. However this just adds to the overall ambience and experience.

I've been a regular supporter of this shop for a long time, and I've always appreciated their…read moremission. However, on my most recent visit I was *shocked* to see the same used cookbooks I bought a few months ago at $10/piece are now priced at $17.50! That's a 75% increase! I understand costs rise, but this seems extremely excessive. Used books that are 10-20 years old should not cost this much. I hope the store reconsiders its pricing so it remains accessible to the community that wants to support it. In the meantime, if you're looking to purchase used books at a more affordable price, I'd recommend going to betterworldbooks.com.

We come here frequently with our kids. Always buy books from here for stockings. We've been dying…read morefor story time to come back to this location and it finally has! Saturday's at 10:30am. Hoping they add a weekday too!!! Tuesdays!!!

Adore Quimby's - it is always such a joy to stop in here…read more Support Smaller Artists!! So much love!

After a recent visit, it's safe to say this is my favorite bookstore on earth and the best example…read moreof why physical bookstores matter and should be supported. Tons of titles -- and especially self-published/indie zines -- that you will literally not find anywhere else and are worth your time and dollars. A feast for curious people looking for truly unique and interesting reading material. If you want to be reminded what raw creativity and non-corporate book culture looks like, this is the place to come.

While in town i decided to check out my favorite store..absolutrly incredible aechitecture for a…read morebook store. Great to see a Starbucks located in here. Same great coffe drinks and food. Great selection of books. This place is worth the visit.

Definitely more of a campus store as it's a pretty barebones bookstore. Also FYI - NO WiFi. The…read morecafe is decently priced but all the food appears to be prepackaged. For example, the advertised $5 pizza is simply Di Giornos warmed up. The venti latte did come out to about $7 with tax which is a pretty good deal for the city but all in all I would recommend you spend your time and money elsewhere.

Wonderful selection and excellent service. Beautiful space with high ceilings. Pristine and well…read moreorganized. Spacious, open, and bright. Big windows and lots of natural light. Feels good in here!

Fantastic neighborhood book store with a great selection of new titles and all 'round great books…read more Friendly and knowledgeable staff are there to help. Curated offers, such as the Bespoke Book Boxes, as well as great staff picks and book clubs to suit any taste, including those who love chonkers, aka big books, make this place even more special.

Reckless Records is an absolute gem in Chicago, and as a visitor, it was a major highlight of my…read moretrip to Wicker Park. The variety of music here is fantastic, and I was thrilled to see such an extensive selection across genres. I especially loved their Latin music options--they even had dedicated sections for Shakira and Rosalia, which was such a treat to see! One of my favorite finds was their anime soundtrack section, where I couldn't resist picking up the Castle in the Sky vinyl. Plus, they had very fair pricing too. It's clear this store is curated with passion and care, making it a must-visit for any music lover. 10/10 recommend stopping by Reckless Records for anyone visiting Chicago--you won't leave empty-handed!

Still top tier after all these years. Staff so knowledgeable. Happy to see people who still…read moretreasure quality vinyl.

1/17/26 Great experience at Graham Crackers Comics. Awesome selection, great prices, well organized…read morestore, friendly and very knowledgeable staff who are happy to help without pressure. Whether you're browsing or looking for something specific, this is a must stop spot for comic fans in Chicago. Highly recommend!

We love this shop. It's a quick and simple drop-in to find your stuff…read more Fyi - Depending the day, wait times might get crazy.

04/22/26 - What a great space. This use to be Walgreens, before that it was a bank. I'm so glad…read moreBarnes & Noble decided to use this wonderful space. This Barnes & Noble is on 6 corners @ 1601 N Milwaukee Ave where North Ave, Damen, Milwaukee Avenues meet. This is a beautiful space that was originally a bank. At some point Walgreens took the space and renovated it. After Walgreens left Barnes & Noble decided to make it into one of their stores. It's such a beautiful space. As you walk in at the corner of the 3 streets you enter into a beautiful 2 story space w/coffered ceilings, large vertical windows that flood the space w/a lot of natural light. In the center of this large volume of space there is a beautifully designed hexagonal skylight that is a masterpiece that floods the room w/natural light as well as providing a beautiful central feature within the coffered ceiling. This is really a wonderful space that Barnes & Noble has taken advantage of. It's beautiful space that has very limited seating. I guess they don't want to provide a library atmosphere still it would have been nice to have a few extra seats. On one side there is an escalator that goes up to the second floor loft space where you can look down on the first floor. One thing they put book shelves across the rail side which gives a limited visual down to the first floor. On a side note the bank & Walgreens both utilized the basement space where they had a large vault. Walgreens used it to put their nutritional products. Unfortunately Barnes & Noble has chosen to close of access to the basement which was a very cool space.

My husband and I went to check out this B&N, in a beautiful old bank building, because I love a…read moreunique bookstore. This location is large (2 stories) and had a lot of selection. I noticed that due to the shelf configuration, foot traffic seemed to bottleneck in a couple areas, including close to the door, which wouldn't be great in an emergency. In addition to books, there is a large section of puzzles and games, a big and very organized children's section, and a nice area of local materials. There is also absolutely no where to sit. My disabled self needed to rest while my husband was downstairs in the massive line for the men's room, so I just pulled up an obliging kik-step rather than try to sit down on and then get up off the floor. It's very much a "buy your stuff and get out" vibe, as opposed to the old vibe of B&N.