Best thrift store in Chicago

Village Discount

It’s all about Chicago thrift. Whether Bucktown or Uptown, there’s a cavern of castoffs waiting to get a second chance at life, as someone’s favorite party dress or a decade-appropriate costume piece. Hats off to Village Discount on Milwaukee, and keep the vibes high, places like this are sacred spaces. (Kaycie Surrell)
2032 N. Milwaukee, 708.388.4772

Best of Chicago 2019

Best thrift store that doesn't remind you of a dimly lit elementary-school hallway You’ll want to spend time there.
Best falafel in a jewelry store With a long line for a simple menu.
Best store to buy trinkets and doodads There is always a fresh reason to drop by.
Today in the Culture: March 12, 2021 | Chicago artists take New York | Chicago gets a new Haring ART Chicago artists take New York, again SAIC prof and Milwaukee resident Michelle Grabner has a show up at James Cohan gallery's 291 Grand Street location, in person and virtually, through April 3. She's doing a lunchtime conversation today (March 12) at noon Chicago time. Meanwhile, 2016 Newcity Artist of the Moment Edra Soto is up at Morgan Lehman, 526…
Made in Chicago: Best riff on Mediterranean cuisine other than Chicago-style pizza Everyone knows who’s responsible for the beloved plate-load of excess known as Chicago-style pizza.
Made in Chicago: Best Chicago-born condiment for perking up a boring sandwich Chicagoans put this spicy condiment on everything.

Related Stories