The best book, hobby & craft shops in Chicago

Comic book store stocking current and vintage issues, action figures and posters.

3149 W 111th St

Comfortable space with organized shelving featuring new and used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl albums.

22 S Villa Ave (Villa Park)

Sandwiches, soups, salads & coffee served in a comfy eatery, part of an independent bookstore.

4736 N Lincoln Ave

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1245 Hartrey Ave (Evanston) · ✓ checked Jul 28

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1620 Orrington Ave (Evanston)

From chamber scores and opera vocal selections to method books, manuscript paper, tuners, and gems like the Music by Black Composers…

410 S Michigan Ave #904

Friendly candle store featuring housemade creations in creative scents alongside gift items.

3728 W Montrose Ave Ste 1

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

7155 Kingery Hwy Center (Willowbrook)

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Plaza, 7231 W 24th St (North Riverside)

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Pulaski Promenade Shopping Mall, 4070 S Pulaski Rd

Well-stocked store specializing in new, used & vintage guitars, plus amps & accessories.

6019 W Irving Park Rd

Curated shop for pens and paintbrushes plus notebooks.

1727 W Grand Ave

Laid-back shop for new, used & vintage guitars, amps, effect pedals & more, plus repairs.

2548 W Chicago Ave

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

9680 S Ridgeland Ave (Chicago Ridge)

Community cafe where kids and adults play board games over a latte or a soda.

1707 Maple Ave (Evanston)

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

The Point at, 3131 N Clark St

Clean store stocking toys, snacks, decor and beauty supplies.

2815 N Western Ave

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

180 S Mannheim Rd Center (Hillside)

Established shop for guitars, basses, banjos & ukeleles, plus equipment, lessons, rentals & repairs.

709 Main St (Evanston)

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Midtown Plaza, 2490 N Elston Ave

Snug new & used musical instrument store with rentals, accessories, sheet music, repairs & lessons.

4141 Main St (Skokie)

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Evergreen Marketplace, 9140 S Western Ave (Evergreen Park)

Resource for musical instruments with repair services available.

3407 W 26th St

Music shop featuring classes, plus instruments & educational materials from around the globe.

4544 N Lincoln Ave

Music store, specializing in guitars and basses.

7250 S Cicero Ave C

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

8825 S Harlem Ave (Bridgeview)

Violin store with antique, modern & student instruments, plus lessons, sheet music & gear.

1642 Orrington Ave (Evanston)

Veteran retailer stocking basic office supplies plus custom stationery, technology & furniture.

227 W Lake St

Vintage, new & used guitars plus other instruments & gear in a polished space with an acoustic room.

3316 N Lincoln Ave