Andersonville
Type: Art Galleries, Bookstores, Boutique, Clothing Stores, Contemporary Art Galleries, Farmers Markets, Fine Craft Galleries, Food / Gourmet Stores, Furniture / Home Decor, Gardening / Nurseries, Gift Stores, Local Picks, Museum Stores, Paper, Arts and Crafts Supplies, Shoes and Accessories, Shopping Districts, Toys and Games, Vintage Clothing Stores, Women's Clothing, Young and Trendy Clothing
10Best Says
During the 19th-century immigrant Swedish farmers began to move north from the center of the city into what was then considered a suburb of Chicago. By the 20th century, the entire commercial strip... Read More
During the 19th-century immigrant Swedish farmers began to move north from the center of the city into what was then considered a suburb of Chicago. By the 20th century, the entire commercial strip was dominated by Swedish businesses and today the smorgasbord includes the Swedish American Museum and one-of-a-kind, locally owned,
independent businesses. Among the shops in the National Historic District, you'll find more than a few antique and vintage stores; candy shops; bookstores; lots of spots featuring clothing and accessories; furniture; music; kitchenware; pet supplies; shoes; and food and wine. The community celebrates neighborhood-wide Hygge Fest in winter and spectacular sidewalk sales in summer. New retail includes Graham Cracker Comics, Dearborn Denim, Rattleback Records and Buffalo Exchange.
Unfortunately, Swedish Bakery recently closed after 88 years but you can still get pickled herring or the Stockholm Special at Svea.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Best Shopping: "Andersonville restaurants are notable especially in the dessert department with standouts like Lost Larsen, Taste of Heaven, First Slice Pie Cafe and Defloured, a gluten-free bakery."
- Shopping Malls and Centers: "Andersonville is recognized as the "shop local capital of Chicago," with the largest network of local and independent businesses. It is also home to one of Chicago's largest LGBTQ+ populations."
- Recommended as Best Shopping Because: It's refreshing to shop among so many indie businesses in a culturally rich neighborhood.
- Best for Shopping Malls and Centers Because: Andersonville checks in with over 330 businesses in the Chamber of Commerce membership affording shoppers a unique experience.
