Lakeview/Wrigleyville, Chicago Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest shops in Lakeview/Wrigleyville, Chicago.

Chicago Comics

Chicago Comics is a shop for comic lovers, be they superhero comic fans, European comic fans, zine fans or Manga fans. The peppy shop loves comics and the people who write and draw them. Not only...

Eye Spy Optical

Huge luxury labels treat their eyeglass business as an easy way to pad their profit margin based on their "brand identity". There are no such brands at Eye Spy. Instead they carry...

I.D.

In a intriguing symbiotic retail relationship, ID carries beautiful, artful home accessories and one side of the store and a wall of eyeglasses to help, we suppose, see the objects clearly. Look...

Jake

There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or...

Spare Parts

The world has long claimed that great leather goods can only be produced in Italy or Spain. So, we're glad to have found a store that focuses on American designers and manufacturers of leather...

The Bookworks

In the shadow of historic Wrigley Field, The Bookwooks offers other forms of history. Foremost are tens of thousands of books of the used and often rare variety with a focus on, what else, sports....

Tula

Reader Suggested: Located on the burgeoning Southport Avenue, Tula carries more obscure lines in comparison to its neighboring shops. Wood floors, stark white walls and custom wood fixtures make for a clean...

Chicago Comics

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Chicago Comics is a shop for comic lovers, be they superhero comic fans, European comic fans, zine fans or Manga fans. The peppy shop loves comics and the people who write and draw them. Not only do they wallpaper their shop with comics and comics memorabilia of all stripes, but they're regularly hosting events with comic creators and...

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Address:
3244 North Clark Street
Chicago IL 60657

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Phone: 1-773-528-1983 or 1-800-506-0333
Hours: Mon-Thu: 12-8 Fri: 12-9 Sat: 11-9 Sun: 12-7

Tags: comic books, zines

Eye Spy Optical

Huge luxury labels treat their eyeglass business as an easy way to pad their profit margin based on their "brand identity". There are no such brands at Eye Spy. Instead they carry handmade glasses from a bevy of small eyewear designers whose whole business depends on the look and quality of their frames. The result is a lineup of...

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Address:
3350 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago IL 60657

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Phone: 1-773-477-2670
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: eyewear

I.D.

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In a intriguing symbiotic retail relationship, ID carries beautiful, artful home accessories and one side of the store and a wall of eyeglasses to help, we suppose, see the objects clearly. Look for everything from sleek cufflinks to spare, minimal lighting to unique tableware. Opposite to these are an array of modern eyeglass from big name...

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Address:
3337 North Halsted Street
Chicago IL 60657

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Phone: 1-773-755-4343
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Tags: design, eyewear, home accessories

Jake

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There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or those jeans in Lucky this is where to go. Hip, sought after denim, the T-shirt brands those pesky New York boutiques like to carry, the better casuals...

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Address:
3740 North Southport Avenue
Chicago IL 60613

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Phone: 1-773-929-5253
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: denim, men's accessories, men's clothing, women's accessories, women's clothing

Spare Parts

The world has long claimed that great leather goods can only be produced in Italy or Spain. So, we're glad to have found a store that focuses on American designers and manufacturers of leather goods. Spare Parts offers a charming (and sometimes overwhelming) collection of leather goods. While we love the handbags, we especially love their...

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Address:
2947 North Broadway Street
Chicago IL 60657

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Phone: 1-773-525-4242
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Tags: bags, jewelry, leather

The Bookworks

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In the shadow of historic Wrigley Field, The Bookwooks offers other forms of history. Foremost are tens of thousands of books of the used and often rare variety with a focus on, what else, sports. Also around are bins of vinyl records, used CDs and vintage photographs. If you can find what you're look for, chances are you'll get it...

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Address:
3444 North Clark Street
Chicago IL 60657

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Phone: 1-773-871-5318
Hours: Mon-Thu: 12-10 Fri-Sat: 12-11 Sun: 12-6

Tags: books, music, rare books, used books, vinyl

Tula

Reader Suggested: Located on the burgeoning Southport Avenue, Tula carries more obscure lines in comparison to its neighboring shops. Wood floors, stark white walls and custom wood fixtures make for a clean setting. Cashmere collections by Allure, Roberto Collina and Karoo filled the fall/winter racks. Denim by Imitation of Christ and...

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Address:
3738 North Southport Avenue
Chicago IL 60613

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Phone: 1-773-549-2876

Tags: europe, women's accessories, women's clothing

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