Where to shop in Elmhurst when you need retail therapy
Elmhurst is a hop away from the Oak Brook Mall, a skip away from the Magnificent Mile and a jump to the Westfield Old Orchard. But the truth is, you don’t have to leave Elmhurst to get your retail therapy on. Here is where to shop in Elmhurst for everything from jewelry to children’s books to furniture right within city limits.
A Book Above
A sign of a great neighborhood is a great bookstore, and in Elmhurst, A Book Above is one of the best children’s bookstores in the Chicago suburbs.
Describe the child, and in 10 seconds flat, the owner will give you the most perfect book recommendation.
The story time here is second to none, so you’ll have no problem convincing your kids that reading is the best activity imaginable.
136 W. Vallette Street Suite 6, facebook.com.
Cottage Hill Diamonds
The family-owned jewelry store is known for it’s personal touch when it comes to designing your perfect engagement ring or finding a necklace that completely suits you.
A lifelong Elmhurst resident, owner Kurt Hill named the shop after what Elmhurst was once called: “Cottage Hill.” His four sons currently run the family business, one of whom proposed to his own girlfriend with a diamond purchased in Antwerp, Belgium with this father.
At the shop, don’t expect to diamond and dash — the Hill family loves to build long-term relationships with their customers and aim to be the best at what they do – which is everything from jewelry repair, appraisals and of course, helping you pick “the ring” when the time comes.
125 N. York Road, cottagehilldiamonds.com.
Enzee Boutique
This boutique carries clothing and accessories with boho-chic flair, and we love them for it.
It’s independently owned and completely in tune with what’s in style — yet the clothing you purchase always appears to be timeless.
Shop at Enzee to channel your light hearted and carefree side, but let your practical side celebrate a little too — they often have serious sales that make us love them even more.
140 N. York Street, shopenzeeboutique.com.
Hazyl Boutique
At Hazyl Boutique, a women’s clothing store helmed by Elmhurst resident Nancy Resing, fashion is serious business. Resing, who has lived in Elmhurst for more than 25 years, used her retail background and experience as a fashion buyer and merchandiser to open her own boutique with a focus on offering a personalized shopping experience.
Resing’s apparel selections range from casual tank tops and t-shirts to wear to yoga class and brunch to sundresses for bridal showers to something glam for a night out on the town.
The boutique also offers accessories, including Blue Planet eyewear — for every pair of glasses purchased, the company donates a pair of eyeglasses to people in need.
106 W 2nd Street, hazylboutique.com.
Kie & Kate Couture
This is boutique shopping at its best. Kie & Kate carry clothing, jewelry and home decor that you won’t find elsewhere.
With regularly rotating inventory, it’s totally trendy, and most of the items are in neutral colors (target audience: 30-year-old women), so you can easily put together full outfits in between your next Stitch Fix.
Add on a few of their accessories, and you’ll walk out of there looking like you totally knew what you were doing.
559 S. Spring Road, kieandkatecouture.com.
Main Street Candy & Toys
If you want to feel like a kid in a candy store — literally, then Main Street Candy & Toys is the perfect place to shop.
It’s the perfect place to take your kiddos for a treat or buy that last-minute birthday party gift you completely forgot about.
Owners Preston and Victoria Brewton, a husband-and-wife pair of serial entrepreneurs, opened the store to bring a bit of nostalgia to downtown Elmhurst and provide a welcoming environment for families.
They sell crafts, robotics, magic, collector’s items, trains, art, family games and outdoor games — and gift wrapping is always included.
123 N. York Street, mainstreetcandyandtoys.com.
Pink Elephant Resale Shop
You never know what you’ll find at Pink Elephant — and that’s part of the draw.
From an outfit to wear to an ‘80s party, to the most perfect armchair for your living room, the possibilities are limitless.
Look for incredible deals, like a mid-century table for $50. All sales go toward the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, so you’re shopping for a good cause.
121 W. 1st Street, facebook.com.
redE Boutique
The best part about living in Elmhurst?
You can shop for clothing for any occasion without stepping one foot in a crowded mall or shopping center. redE caters to an array of customers who share a love of fashion and an eye for sharp, edgy trends.
Owner Kristen Eder offers brands like Nicholas K., Alice + Olivia and Theory, along with rarer finds from designers around the world, from London, Paris, Rome, Sidney, New York and Los Angeles.
146 N. York Road, redE.com.
The Uptown Shop
This unassuming store in downtown Elmhurst is totally adorbs. Here, you’ll find all the jewelry you never knew you always wanted. The shop also has inventory perfect for gifting — think accessories, bath & body goods and candles.
This store is the ultimate one-stop-shop for gifting the people in your life who already have everything.
129 N York Road., uptownshop.com.
Victoria’s on Main
One red-hot business wasn’t enough for Victoria Brewton, whose Main Street Candy & Toys has become an Elmhurst mainstay. The entrepreneur is also the owner of Victoria’s on Main, her eponymous boutique known for an array of artisan gifts, home decor, accessories, leather goods and jewelry.
From leather studded clutches to spa bath products to barware and board games, Victoria’s vibe is a blend between your best friend’s closet and the kind of store you could get lost in for hours.
116 N. York Road., victoriasonmain.com.
