Fun shopping: store after store with quirky, rare and homemade items

Ann Sather Restaurant

3411 N Broadway St

The huge, gooey cinnamon rolls at Ann Sather are their specialty and their claim to fame, and shouldn’t be missed. The restaurant’s Swedish-inspired breakfasts and other diner fare are low-priced, hearty, and are generously portioned. In addition to the cinnamon rolls, try the Swedish pancakes with lingonberries.

Foursided Card + Gift

2958 N. Clark St.

While Foursided is primarily a framing shop, they also offer a multitude of fun, pop-culture conscious gifts like Elton John, Madonna, and Michelle Obama prayer candles, Queer Eye ring dishes, and a Taylor Swift-Hardy Boys parody book. Handcrafted, elegant statement jewelry is a prominent feature. The store also has an extensive antique section, and a whole wall full of beautiful, and often humorous, cards for every occasion.

Inkling Shop

2917 1/2 N. Broadway

Inkling is a gift shop defined both by its snark and its variety. Most of the shop is composed of locally made jewelry, prints and cards, along with more spiritual items like rose quartz crystals, smudge sticks and essential oil rollerballs. If you’re looking for a Chicago-themed gift, like a city flag necklace or whimsical Wrigley Field poster, you’re in the right place. Check out their section of profane socks, and their make-your-own terrarium bar that features air plants, sea urchins, and citrine crystals.