The best local shops in Chicago

Gifts (including home decor), many of them personalized, are sold at this retailer, which also offers engraving and embroidery.

51 Shore Dr (Burr Ridge)

Bright, locally owned shop featuring handmade soaps and other body-care products, plus jewelry, watches, candles and more.

5225 S Harper Ct

Hip boutique stocking funky, on-trend apparel & accessories for women, plus jewelry & footwear.

1640 E 87th St

Boutique featuring women's clothing including dresses, swimwear, and boots, as well as accessories.

4751 S Ashland Ave

Florist offering fresh blooms and arrangements, plus wedding bouquets and delivery.

5721 S Archer Ave

Florist offering arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, and other occasions, as well as delivery.

8828 Archer Ave (Willow Springs)

Unassuming florist teaming its flower arrangements with gift baskets, plants & other items.

407 E 71st St

Branch of a small local chain of stores selling streetwear & hip-hop fashion for men & women.

205 E 47th St

Chic boutique florist offering artistic, seasonal flower designs & arrangements for special events.

1645 E 55th St

Clothing store located inside Marshfield Plaza.

11612 S Marshfield Ave

Longtime local flower shop offering arrangements for all occasions, including weddings and funerals.

2654 W 111th St

Store with a range of bouquets and arrangements, plus wedding work and rentals.

10502 S Roberts Rd (Palos Hills)

Florist featuring a standard range of bouquets & services, including local delivery.

6960 Wolf Rd (Indian Head Park)

Local florist offering a variety of bouquets, plus speedy deliveries.

7120 W 127th St (Palos Heights)

Cheerful outpost stocking a large collection of greeting cards, paper goods, gifts & accessories.

Salem Square Shopping Center, 5555 S Brainard Ave #300 (Countryside)

Straightforward resource for formal gowns, accessories & shoes for proms & parties.

12236 S Harlem Ave (Palos Heights)

Boutique stocking clothes for women (and men's, per one source) plus accessories and perfumes.

2233 E 79th St

Women's fashion retail chain for designer dresses, knitwear & denim, plus shoes & accessories.

1539 E 53rd St

Store offering a variety of African paintings, sculpture & carvings, as well as clothing & jewelry.

1305 E 53rd St

Trophy shop for plaques and other awards, plus CPD and CFD T-shirts, hats, flags and more.

10838 S Cicero Ave (Oak Lawn)

Casual and formal wear boutique offering dresses, tuxedos, accessories and shoes, plus custom-made clothing services.

2235 95th St

Full-service studio for tween & teen special-occasion dresses plus shoes & accessories.

5915 S Archer Ave

Established flower shop offering creative, trendy arrangements and bouquets for delivery.

8500 S Cicero Ave (Burbank)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

4120 W 95th St (Oak Lawn)

Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).

190 N Northwest Hwy (Park Ridge)

Long-standing family-owned fresh produce market, also offering dairy products, baked goods & meats.

7901 N Milwaukee Ave (Niles)

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

225 W Touhy Ave (Park Ridge)

Store selling fireworks for wholesale and retail, including hard-to-find items.

4218 Calumet Ave (Hammond)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

2901 S Cicero Ave (Cicero)

Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).

483 N Harlem Ave (Oak Park)

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

7245 Lake St (River Forest)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

4433 S Pulaski Rd

Busy, full-service butcher shop offering a wide selection of meats at wholesale prices.

4521 W Roosevelt Rd

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1763 W Howard St

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4640 S Halsted St

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924 W 19th Pl

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1312 Chicago Ave (Evanston)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

2209 W Howard St (Evanston)

Whimsical, Paris-themed boutique for women's apparel & accessories inspired by vintage styles.

508 Main St (Evanston)

Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.

7602 S Cicero Ave (Burbank)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

850 W North Ave (Melrose Park)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

1616 Sherman Ave (Evanston)

Standard consignment shop stocking a variety of apparel, accessories & shoes for men & women.

701 Washington St (Evanston)

Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

800 Broadview Village Square (Broadview)

Gift & jewelry shop featuring locally made candles, cards and stickers.

1235 Chicago Ave (Evanston)

Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

2202 Oakbrook Center (Oak Brook)

Trendy clothing chain stocking hip new, used, vintage & one-of-a-kind pieces for men & women.

1459 N Milwaukee Ave

Retailer selling fair-trade crafts & housewares from Asia, Africa, Latin America & the Middle East.

1509 Chicago Ave (Evanston)

Local merchant stocking a wide range of women's contemporary & European fashions, plus accessories.

601 Davis St (Evanston)

Quaint, throwback women's boutique with clothing, accessories & whimsical home decor.

729 W Hillgrove Ave (La Grange)