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Shop "Small" in Downtown Evanston

 Downtown Evanston has a variety of independent and national retail shops featuring apparel, gifts, books, games and more! Get ready for your favorite outdoor activities at Gearhead Outfitters, Tennis Ballerz, Commonwealth Running, Campus Gear, and Wheel and Sprocket

Discover artsy items, books, music and more at The Alley Gallery, Bookends and Beginnings, Comix Revolution, Amaranth Books and Vintage Vinyl. For the DIYers and crafters, stop by Lemoi Ace Hardware and Blick. And one of the newer businesses, Skylight Foundation, has a eclectic collection of vintage finds. Speaking of vintage, check out a new business, Heyday Vintage, for clothes ranging from the 1950s to 1990s and an assortment of accessories and home decor! 

Looking for home accessories, jewelry and unique clothing? Try Eve J. Alfille for a unique engagement ring. Visit Ayla’s Originals for beads, jewelry and other gifts. Don’t forget to stop in at Artem Pop Up Gallery, featuring a range of handmade art, apparel, jewelry and gifts. And be sure to check out a recent addition to downtown, Ten Thousand Villages Evanston! 

Looking to brighten up your home, cheer up a friend, or send a gift to someone special? Flowers do it best, and we have two fabulous flower shops downtown, Flowers Flowers and Saville Flowers.

Seeking a new look? Accents Plus has an extensive collection of timeless looks from cozy looks for the weekend to wedding attire. Talia, offers temporary European women's fashion and handmade jewelry. Madison Grace is a shopping destination for elevated everyday style. Shop sustainably and affordably at Stepping Out on Faith and Crossroads Trading

If you're driving into Downtown Evanston, we recommend parking in the Sherman Plaza Self Park garage--it's centrally located, and only a block away from Fountain Square. More information about parking. Downtown Evanston is also easily accessible by bike, bus or train!
For additional information, email info@DowntownEvanston.org.
Accents Plus | 601 Davis St.

Accents Plus | 601 Davis St.

Accents Plus is a local Evanston boutique that provides timeless and ageless styles.

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The Alley Gallery | 1712 Sherman Ave. (alley entrance)

The Alley Gallery | 1712 Sherman Ave. (alley entrance)

Varied frames, posters, art & gifts sold in a longtime shop that also offers custom services. People who visit The Alley Gallery say it feels like being transported to another time & place. There’s a lot to explore at the cozy “old world” shop discreetly located down a quiet alley in downtown Evanston.

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Amaranth Books | 828 Davis St.

Amaranth Books | 828 Davis St.

Amaranth Books has been serving the readers of Evanston from the same storefront for over 30 years. This established bookshop offers a variety of used & rare titles, plus classical music CDs & DVDs.

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Artem Pop Up Gallery | 1627 Sherman Ave.

Artem Pop Up Gallery | 1627 Sherman Ave.

Artem Pop Up Gallery, is a family owned handmade artisan gallery, showcasing beautiful jewelry, art, ceramics and pottery, woodwork, fiberarts, photography, furniture, home decor and more. Every hand crafted and handmade merchandise you purchase, supports a local small business.

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Ayla's Originals | 1511 Sherman Ave.

Ayla's Originals | 1511 Sherman Ave.

The store carries not only beads made from gemstones, glass, metal and pearls, but also findings, crystal rocks and accessories. Ayla's Own Jewelry collections have been featured in Chicago's world class Field Museum in conjunction with the special exhibit "Pearls", and numerous boutiques across the country.

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Bookends and Beginnings | 1620 Orrington Ave.

Bookends and Beginnings | 1620 Orrington Ave.

This independent bookstore features two floors with many spaces to relax. Find your next read from the selection of over 40,000 books at Bookends and Beginnings. In addition to books, you can find puzzles, stationary, pins, journals and more.There’s something for everyone of any age!

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Blick Art Materials | 1755 Maple Ave.

Blick Art Materials | 1755 Maple Ave.

Visit the Evanston Blick store to shop from a wide variety of art supplies, craft supplies, unique gift items, and more. Blick also works with local artists, arts organizations, and supports a variety of community events.

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cloth + home shop | 1503 Chicago Ave.

cloth + home shop | 1503 Chicago Ave.

cloth + home shop supports independent makers who produce small batch or one-of-a-kind pieces using sustainable practices. One of their raison d’être is to gather a community of makers and friends and share their stories. cloth + home shop wants to highlight the “who” behind the products and garments they sell in their shop. 

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Comix Revolution | 606 Davis St.

Comix Revolution | 606 Davis St.

This comic store has been supporting the pectoral world since 1996. Enjoy its large selection of new & used comics, graphic novels, magazines, and more! 

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Commonwealth Running | 1631 Sherman Ave.

Commonwealth Running | 1631 Sherman Ave.

Commonwealth Running Company's mission is to expand the sport of running through our local community

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Evanston Games & Cafe | 1707 Maple Ave.

Evanston Games & Cafe | 1707 Maple Ave.

Evanston Games & Cafe is your friendly neighborhood game store with a culinary twist, offering locally-sourced sandwiches, salads, and baked goods prepared by a Chicagoland James Beard award-winning chef. Products ranging from your favorite board games to role-playing guidebooks to Magic: the Gathering are available for purchase. 

If you can't find what you're looking for, we're always happy to take your order and give you a call or email as soon as it comes in. Stop in to demo a game and learn a new skill! 

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Eve J Alfillé Studio & Gallery | 623 Grove St.

Eve J Alfillé Studio & Gallery | 623 Grove St.

Eve's jewelry is crafted one at a time by talented goldsmiths and artisansin the downtown Evanston studio. The unique jewelry highlights the beauty and power of nature through mesh uncommon organic materials in their unadulterated form with more polished and faceted gemstones and precious metals.

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FlowersFlowers | 1110 Davis St.

FlowersFlowers | 1110 Davis St.

FlowersFlowers is an independent woman-owned floral design studio in Evanston. It specializes in unique and novelty flowers of unsurpassed quality and creating original, breathtaking floral arrangements with these blooms. FlowersFlowers offers floral arrangements for life’s everyday occasions, and flowers & décor for weddings, parties, and events. 

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Gearhead Outfitters | 1600 Sherman Ave.

Gearhead Outfitters | 1600 Sherman Ave.

At Gearhead Outfitters, our goal is to equip you with what you need to enjoy all that the great outdoors has to offer, whether that’s out your front door, or on top of a mountain. We’re glad you’re here, but we’d rather see you out there!

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Heyday Evanston | 522 Davis Street

Heyday Evanston | 522 Davis Street

Heyday Vintage is a collective shop containing apparel and accessories from a variety of vintage vendors. From Northwestern University apparel to sports teams shirts to cut-off jeans to bomber jackets and more, you'll find it here! Stop by to browse an amazing collection of vintage clothing and more!

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Lemoi Ace Hardware | 1008 Davis St.

Lemoi Ace Hardware | 1008 Davis St.

Being the oldest store in Evanston, Lemoi Ace Hardware provides hands on help for all customers and are more. This Hardware store stocks household tools, garden supplies, home decor & more.

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Madison Grace | 612 Davis St.

Madison Grace | 612 Davis St.

Madison Grace is the shopping destination for Elevated Everyday Style, available in Evanston and online.

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Saville Flowers | 1714 Sherman Ave.

Saville Flowers | 1714 Sherman Ave.

Saville Flowers is a local, family owned floral boutique that offers a range of bouquets & special-occasion arrangements in a charming storefront.

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Stepping Out On Faith |  1632 Orrington Ave.

Stepping Out On Faith | 1632 Orrington Ave.

This local consignment shop for men and woman sells clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. Much of the clothing sold at Stepping Out On Faith is professional, such as suits, ties, blouses, dresses, blazers, and coats, but it also offers more casual clothing, like t-shirts, tank tops, and athletic wear, attracting a range of customers. 

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Talia | 1526 Chicago Ave.

Talia | 1526 Chicago Ave.

Talia Evanston is stocked with contemporary European women's fashion and handmade jewelry.

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Ten Thousand Villages | 1509 Chicago Ave.

Ten Thousand Villages | 1509 Chicago Ave.

Ten Thousand Villages Evanston is a nonprofit, fair trade retailer that was established in May 1997 and recently moved to Downtown Evanston! The shop features a variety of ethical goods and gifts including clothing, home goods, jewelry, kids games and more. 

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Tennis Ballerz | 1623 Sherman Ave.

Tennis Ballerz | 1623 Sherman Ave.

Tennis Ballerz is the premier tennis pro shop in Evanston. Get your racket restrung, find tennis shoes and apparel and get your pickleball gear, too!

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Vintage Vinyl | 925 Davis St.

Vintage Vinyl | 925 Davis St.

Vintage Vinyl is a record store frequented by some of the world's most famous musicians and used as a reference in works of popular culture. It is one of the longest-run record stores in the Chicagoland area and has been selling the best quality vinyl since since 1979.

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Wheel and Sprocket | 1027 Davis St.

Wheel and Sprocket | 1027 Davis St.

Wheel and Sprocket offers a wide range of bicycles & gear, plus repairs, bike-fitting, rides & classes. There are different varieties of bikes we enjoy and for that feeling you get after going on a great bike ride.

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