Best Local: Small Businesses

Shop local this holiday season at these local Chicago businesses!

Small Business Saturday followed after Black Friday shopping, encouraging consumers to buy local this holiday season. Chicago is home to small businesses selling apparel, baked goods, home goods and more! Show your support and find great gifts as these Chicago locations!

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Find vintage apparel and footwear at Florodora! Located in the historic Monadnock Building in the Loop, Florodora sells accessories and clothing from designers such as Nougat, Twinkle and Sita Murt. In the same building, down the hallway, Florodora opened Florodora Shoes in 2010 to showcase a selection of vintage-chic footwear, as well! Only a 14 minute walk from 215 West Apartments!

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Shop P.O.S.H. for a mix of eclectic, antique home goods and trinkets! The River North storefront sells goods from fine silverware and cutlery to stationery and jewelry boxes. Stop by for great gifts for others, or to find some holiday decorations for home! Located across Ohio Street from the Grand Plaza or a 7 minute walk from AMLI River North!

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Give the gift of reading with a book from Sandmeyer’s Bookstore! Open since 1982, the family-owned bookstore offers a selection of new and used books for sale. Only a 5 minute walk up Clark Street from AMLI 900!

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For a sweet treat, stop by Molly’s Cupcakes! The bakery makes their cupcakes from scratch with daily flavor rotations, based on their supply of fresh ingredients! For a holiday-inspired flavor try their pecan pie and s’mores cupcakes, or choose from favorites such as center-filled peanut butter nutella, blueberry cheesecake and red velvet. Grab a dozen for your holiday gatherings or pre-order larger orders! Their storefront is located across Clark Street from Kent or a 10 minute walk from The Belden Stratford!