The Best Vintage Stores in Chicago
by Madeline Berger
March 1st, 2021
Visiting the Windy City, by chance? After hanging in Chicago for the last few decades, we know that this town is chock-full of fantastic vintage shops. Whether you're looking for nostalgia-inducing '90s garb, 1950s dresses in immaculate condition, or chic menswear from decades past, scroll on for all the details. We've rounded up eight of the best vintage stores in Chicago based on customer reviews, pricing, location, and general accessibility via the internet.
As a bonus, we’ve created a fancy Google map that contains all of the vintage stores we mention along with many more! Scroll to the bottom of this post to save the map to your phone and get vintage hunting.
What you'll find:
Located in the hip neighborhood of Wicker Park, Kokorokoko is much more than a fun name. Focusing on '80s and '90s vintage clothing, accessories, and memorabilia (think fanny packs and Saved By the Bell trading cards), one visitor describes the space as "stunningly decorated". It's on the pricier end, but all items are hand-selected and highly curated.
Hours:
1PM-5PM Friday, 1PM-6PM Saturday (hours may be affected by COVID-19, so double-check before you go)
1323 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Knee Deep Vintage (Pilsen)
4.4 stars on Google
Moderate to high prices
@kneedeepvintage
What you'll find:
A lovely source for true vintage clothing that's been around since 2008. It features men's and women's items, but most people rave about their killer selection of vintage dresses in impeccable condition. Highly curated, so be ready to pay the price!
Hours:
12PM-6PM every day (hours may be affected by COVID-19, so double-check before you go)
1219 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Shangri-La Vintage (Roscoe)
4.2 stars on Google
Low to moderate prices
@shangrilavintagechicago
What you'll find:
If you're looking for men's or women's vintage focused on the '50s-'80s, stop by Shangri-La. It's a small shop that packs a punch, with a reputation for having reasonable prices and friendly, knowledgable owners.
Hours:
Open every day at noon (call 773-348-5090 for updates)
1952 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60657
Ragstock (Wicker Park + Lakeview)
4.3, 4.4 stars on Google
Low to moderate prices
@ragstock
What you'll find:
It's not too shady to include yourself in a best-of roundup... Right? With spots in Wicker Park, Lakeview, and down at Water Tower Place, you can find a mix of affordable true vintage and used (we call it 'recycled') along with new and party items. You kinda have to visit to see the crazy variety for yourself. And PS—while we have stores around the Midwest, most of our best vintage goes to Chicago!
Hours:
Hours vary (check our website for updates)
1459 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
812 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Lost Girls Vintage (Ukrainian Village)
4.5 stars on Google
