Highly recommended for their traditional Greek coffee and pastries. Ask to sit upstairs to get a view of the Chicago skyline. Don't forget that bottle of Ouzo!
Chicagoans loves their animals and what better way to pamper them than with some designer clothing or jewelry? The angora sweaters and raincoats are a must for unfriendly weather.
The largest flea market in the Midwest, about one hour west of Chicago. Open on the first weekend of every month, and it's best to go in the summer; nearby St. Charles has great antique shops too.
Best Asian grocery stores in the city, and if you don't like what you see, the ladies in the back will give you fresher stuff if you ask for it. Very well-priced wares covering the region too.
Features clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes as well as other hard-to-find items from 1940-80. Instead of generic sizes, items marked with bust and waist sizes. Remember: the fun is in the looking!
Tired of the Gap, Old Navy, Levi's? These guys have over 20 different brands to choose from. Be sure to ask the knowledgeable staff any questions about their wares.
Second-largest building in the world; it actually has its own zipcode! Wholesale furniture and furnishings store for buyers all over the world w/ 600 permanent showrooms, and a great bookstore.
