Chicago Shopping: 8 Best Local Food & Supplies Shops in Chicago

Christkindlmarket

By Wesley

While the Chicago winters can be bitter, it's a great way to get outside and make the best of all the holiday festivities. There are plenty of great treats and foods to try, lots of quaint shops for cute trinkets, and of course the giant Christmas tree. Duck inside the hut for cover from the weather and enjoy some hot wine or a warm meal.

by Wesley

AJ Housewares & Gifts

Souvenirs 1 0

By Allison

Affordable Trinkets & More

AJ Housewares & Gifts

Not only is this shop a good place to find gifts but it is an experience! I've never been to China but I every time I go I feel like I am being transported to China for a few minutes. This place is so affordable you most defiantly come out of the shop with something fun!

by Allison

Local Experience

Private Chicago Photo Shoot Tour

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As one of the most unique things to do in Chicago, enjoy a private photo shoot and guided walking tour with a local professional photographer. Explore the city like never before at places like Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile, and more.

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40 USD

Duration

1 h

Languages

English

Gaslight Coffee Roasters

Food & Supplies 4 3

By Allison

Hip, shabby-chic coffeehouse

Gaslight Coffee Roasters

You should visit for their high quality coffee. They roast their beans on location. Like most coffee shops there is free wifi and great people watching here. The vibe is a young hip feel. And it is very common to see people reading and/or studying.

by Allison

Publican Quality Meats

Food & Supplies 4 2

By Allison

Great butcher shop & deli

Publican Quality Meats

This is a great place to find all kinds of meals to bring home from the deli as well as condiments. If you find something in the deli to bring home like the duck prosciutto or green chile sausage but don't know how to prepare it you can ask the host/cashier.

by Allison

State Street Shopping

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By Allison

A bustling st. with many clothing shops

State Street Shopping

Even if you are just window shopping this is the place go in Chicago. The shops are a few blocks to Millennium Park and Maggie Daily Park so you could plan a family trip and end with the shopping and bring home your goods as well play in the park. You get the full city experience!

by Allison

Water Tower Place

Souvenirs 7 1

By Allison

A mall with a variety of shops...

Water Tower Place

You should visit for gifts and to update your wardrobe. There are good store options for children as well. When you go to Water Tower Place plan on eating somewhere outside of the mall because your choices are pretty slim inside the mall.

by Allison

Local Experience

Private Chicago Photo Shoot Tour

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Prices from

40 USD

Duration

1 h

Languages

English

Woolly Mammoth

Souvenirs 4 1

By Allison

A curiosity cabinet of items resurrected

Woolly Mammoth

This thrift shop is basically a museum. The kind of place where you need to visit more than once to see the things you missed on your first visit. If you want to go on an a adventure through history of odd things you come to this shop.

by Allison

Chicago French Market

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By Allison

Fresh & ethnic market in heart of city

Chicago French Market

For groceries you can find fresh produce, meats, fish, bread, and cheese. There is a nice selection for breakfast with a couple cafes as well as a good crepe restaurant with sweet and savory crepes. The savory crepes kind of look like a burrito. And sushi, soups, grilled food, and many more!

by Allison