Foursided Card + Gift - On Clark in Lakeview

Foursided is my favorite gift shop in Chicago, with something different and unique every time I stop in. There are gifts for literally everyone here, from kids to bookworms to cooks to nerds to art lovers. There’s jewelry and so many cute Chicago items too, and even a small local artist gallery!

What a fun store to visit. There are so many stuff to observe, investigate and simply enjoy. Puzzles, art, stickers, books, cards whethee the gift is for a family, friend, special someone like yourself ehem 😝 you’ll find something. Staff is friendly and prices are great.

I love a trinkets shop and Foursided is the best one! Love how big and filled the store is with all types of stationary and art items!

You can find the most unique gifts ever here! Super quirky and well-made. The store is just a little small and sometimes you feel rushed shopping because everybody is trying to get through and I will say things are a bit expensive.

I visited this shop recently to buy some Christmas gifts for my friends. The store itself is cute, but my experience at the cashier was very disappointing. The lady with glasses who helped me was not friendly at all. When she asked if I needed a bag, I politely asked whether it cost extra. She replied “10 cents,” and when I said I didn’t need the bag, she immediately gave me a very rude attitude and an unpleasant look. It made me feel very uncomfortable, and it really ruined the shopping experience. Customer service should be welcoming, especially in a gift shop. Unfortunately, I won’t be coming back.

A very unique place for gifts! There is something for everyone- you can walk out with something as small as a $2 postcard and a $5 ceramic fish or a personalized framed anagram artwork! Their main expertise are the hilarious cards for sure, and they have have some really adorable funky ones for valentines coming up. This is a great place for chicago souvenirs that you are looking for to take home that isn’t the basic skyline or bean- it has a touch of pizazz! Though most things might seem pricy, you can tell that this store supports small artists and the community around it :) Every penny is worth it!! definitely recommend dropping by if you can!

Retail is part of the soul of a neighborhood like Lakeview, and from the opening of the its first location, Foursided has been a gift. It exhibited a unique vision and aesthetic that is evident in every Foursided location. The offerings are unusual, the staff are helpful and friendly, and there's something fun and interesting to be found in every visit.

Very fun novelty store with a lot of vintage art, posters, cards, games, books, souvenirs. Unique gifts and knick knacks. Found everything I needed for friends and fam back in NY. Was a bit out of the way from the heart of Chicago (30m drive) however worth the trip.

If you ever need a unique gift - this is the place to go! They have such an eclectic array of cards, frames, art, books and a whole host of other fun items. What I also like is the local flavor of items and their season gifts. There are Chicago themed items that look vintage or are fun for any room in the house. Finally - the service here is excellent. Even when the store is packed (which is almost every time I go in), there is always someone to help and make great recommendations.

As a Miami transplant from Chicago one of the main things I miss is stores is like this. Got stickers, a poster, cute little succulent plushie, a book for our friends who just had a kid and would have bought more Would 100% go back when I'm back in Chicago

Probably my favorite gift shop in the city! There are so many cute chicago related items from paintings to magnets to stickers to art that are actually cute and not super ~touristy~ looking. There have really great cards and special themed things too. I loved coming in around Christmas and seeing all the ornaments! It's a little pricy but worth it for specific local items for sure.

I stumbled upon this shop when I was walking in the neighborhood. What a cute little place with so many goodies! It's the perfect place for finding something to gift someone. They have sections broken up like a wedding section, Chicago pride, games, crystals, children's books. They even have a great selection of greeting cards that are super cute and quirky. All the goods run in different price ranges where a few do run a bit expensive but you can still easily find something within a lower price range. The staff is also very nice.

Not the most wallet friendly store but a real gem nonetheless. When my friend and I walked in here one brisk day it was cozy and packed (she assured me that was a bit odd). The set up is delightful- tons of nifty stuff to browse in all the shops nooks and crannies. Stellar place to buy a great and unique card or small meaningful gift. I love their balance of homemade and local as well as some mainstream favs. They have great art prints but also carry rifle and co stationary. Friendly staff and a welcoming environment. I picked up a few cards and my friend got a cup and sticker.

The staff has always been the friendliest. Foursided is a go-to shop for gifts of any and all kinds. You can't go wrong with the options and the price has always been fair. Go as fast as you can!!

Overpriced stuff made in China. Staff was rude when I asked about price. Don't shop here.

The most adorable and amazing store! The seasonal window displays are so beautiful and the items inside are equally as amazing. I could spend all day here, everything is so eye catching. Great selection of unique and local finds. Love coming here for presents for my friends. I can't walk by without stopping in.

Quaint lil cute store with cards, gifts, cards, candles. Worth the stop if there's an upcoming holiday and you're nearby.

Very tidy store and has a huge variety of paper gifts (cards, wrapping paper, etc) in stock. I personally collect postcards, and they had a great selection of vintage and individual artists. I was very impressed by the storefront and variety of products offered, especiallt for the holidays. They offer a great selection of products and highly recommend going to the Lincoln Park location!

I've been in a few times and not once have been greeted or acknowledged by the staff. They tend to be on their phones, chatting amongst themselves, or just have no desire to provide any customer service. I have been looked at but then ignored. And from other reviews, it seems I'm not the only one. I don't expect to be fawned over, but a simple acknowledgement doesn't seem like too much to ask. I'd love to support local brick and mortar stores but the employees seem very put out by actually having to interact with customers. Save your money and go on Etsy, or even to target/Amazon/etc.

Ughh, such a cute shop! This is like a Paper Source store on steroids. There's so many interesting things to look at. Look high, look low, you'll find something hiding in every nook and cranny of this place. Overall, the items are on the pricier side, but it's the perfect place to splurge on gift items if you're looking for unique and/ or handmade finds. None of the employees acknowledged my presence, which I kind of liked because it meant I could go around touching and picking up as many items as I wanted to look at them in detail, without worrying that I might look suspicious or gonna steal something. My only complaint is that this store wasn't surrounded by much. Not sure when I'll find myself in this part of the neighborhood again, unfortunately.

Not a bad place, and it's fun buying from a good selection greeting cards from someone other than Bezos. Nice staff, but the lady handed me a box of masks and wanted me to wear oNe. No thanks..sorry, I'm over the pandemic.

I bought a $14 candle here. Normally that's ridiculous for me. But it smells just like my grandma's house at Christmas when I was a little girl. What kind of magic and wonderment are they up to at this Edgewater Candle company?? They have free Halloween candy from childhood days on the front counter, too. Thank you!

The staff is courteous and greeted me at the door. There's some interesting gifts, prints, candles, and a bunch of vintage Chicago paraphernalia. Kind of like an expanded Hallmark store with local fare.

Such a cute collection of artwork and gifts. Made by a lot of artists, feels good to support them. Beautiful posters and cards

Eh, things are overpriced and not really worth it. Your money is better spent somewhere else.

Have stopped into this store many a time. They have some cute and unique items like buttons, postcards, stationery, magnets, candles, kitschy gift items, etc. Location is awesome. Staff is friendly. Things are just a tiny bit overpriced, but for the area it's located in, it makes sense. Definitely a cute place to check out- look at their Chicago shelves- cute and unique items all Chicago themed!

Very cute store and is very well decorated. The staff seems friendly enough but I wouldn't know as none of them ever said hello to us. It seemed to be a very hand-off store attitude by the staff. Totally fine as I am not a huge fan of the over fake happy ideal that many other stores have. Also, while no one can argue that the items they sell aren't beautiful, no one can argue that they are reasonably priced either. I understand this is a local store and therefore the prices are going to be slightly high but everything I picked up that day seemed to be twice as expensive as it should have been. I wish I could support this place but it is simply not in my price range, perhaps for someone with more disposable income.

Oh, am I a knick knack kind of lady. Foursided is perfect any custom gift, unique piece, whacky card need that you have. Being little over-priced for items is the only thing that I can complain about.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Do not go to this store if you lack self-restraint and cannot afford to part with more of your hard-earned dollars than you planned to. That said, I love this place! I've walked by it for years and always resisted the urge to go in, that was until today when I was on the hunt for Christmas cards. Sure you can get Christmas cards just about anywhere, but I did not want those boring* traditional run-of-the-mill cards from Walgreens, Costco, etc. I wanted some funny, sassy Christmas cards that make an impression. I was a little overwhelmed by the kitschy cuteness of everything in the store. Since I lack self-restraint I figured the safest plan of action was to ask where the cards were and mentally block out the rest of the store. I really lucked out, not only did I have a lot of cute cards to choose from, it was 40% off all boxed cards! They also sell some cute single cards too. I ended up buying cards for this year and next! (See I told you I'm not very good in the self-restraint department). While I was on my best behavior, I did sneak a few sideways glances at all of the other cool stuff this place has to offer. Bottom line: I will be back and I will probably drop way too much money in this store and love every minute of it. Just remember, don't come crying to me when you end up in the poor house for spending all of your money here - I did warn you with my PSA. * I apologize to anyone (including my mom) I may have offended who buys boring, traditional, unfunny Christmas cards. Really, it's nothing personal, I'm sure the cards you chose are very nice, they're just not my style. UPDATE: ::slurp, slurp, slurp:: That's the sound of this place sucking the money out of my wallet. I've been back several times never to leave empty handed.

Cute space packed with fun things you didn't know you needed! Hard to walk out without buying something. Also, One of my go-to stores for gifts ... staff is usually kind of friendly.

My Dad is a bad@ss: He's a retired cop- the kind with a dark, twisted sense of humor and low tolerance for the (conventionally) sentimental. I need to send him a Valentine. Yes, need. He gets annoyed when he doesn't get things in the mail. Finding a card at Hallmark with pastel script, the rhyming poetry, the poor-quality watercolor flowers on the front? Animated e-Cards? Will only annoy him further. This man is not afraid to shoot that which annoys him. I try to avoid this. Which is why an "I dig you" card with a man silhouetted with a shovel having buried a dinosaur-sized anatomically-correct heart is the sort of thing that will have him contentedly guffawing until the next holiday obligation. Plus, in buying from this fine store you support talented artists, many of which are creative locals! I also needed to find a cute petsitting thank-you card for a friend... and by cute, I mean the kind of thing my Dad would hate... Awww Boston Terrier Love! I also picked up a couple of cards for my Handsome Boyfriend... but those are sexy, tingly sort of dirty and my exhibitionism only goes so far. You should come here and see for yourself- the offerings will make you giggle, blush and find something offbeat but perfect for every person you know and love.

Twosided currently has every nook and cranny stuffed with holiday cards. Some are neat, some are boring, some are absolutely perfect, but in any case, I appreciate the variety. Who wants to get one box of cards and send the same one to everybody? Get a sentimental one for your grandmother, get a cute one for your friend, get an irreverent one for your sister, get a neutral one for your coworker...you will not go wrong by sourcing all your Christmas cards at Twosided. They have sort of overwhelmed their display window with trees and decorations, but don't let that stop you--it's not nearly as obnoxious inside as it appears from the sidewalk.

I randomly stumbled in here during my stay at the Days Inn a few blocks away, and it was the perfect little spot for some quirky not-so-souvenirs that are really more like nice gifts. Things range in price ($4.00 vintage postcards to $50~ 'vintage' compasses) but are adorable and not too cliche, and honestly, mostly pretty fair in price for the market. And let's be real, this is a few steps away from a hipster heaven, but it doesn't cross that line. I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in Chicago!

The first time I came here, I was on a mission and I only had a few minutes to look. I was in search of a unique print of an old CTA advertisement and I found it with a little help from the staff. Once I found what I needed, I ran out the building to catch a bus to head to a meeting but I vowed that I would come back. And back I came. I was here just yesterday, browsing, killing some time. It's such a unique shop full of amazing prints and doo-dads and buttons and jewelry and stationary. Everything they sell here is something I would want to purchase. I defintiely recommend coming in if you need a cute card or a unique gift for a Chicago-loving friend. They sell things that are so Chicago but not the cheesy toursity kind. Think 1960s-esque Chicago advertisements. Some of the stuff can be a little pricey but it's all unique!

Oh, this place is just so cute. They have: Cards Journals Posters Crafty type antiques Letters (the kind you buy individually to use for art projects) Candles Art Work Wrapping Paper Etc! This is a very dangerous place for a person like me to go because I come alive looking at little accessories and trinkets like these. Go here next time you need to buy a card for something, you will have so much fun picking one out! I posted a picture of the one I chose for my friend's wedding. :)

Super cute store, easy to get lost in all the cute stationery and potential gifts. Welcoming atmosphere and kind staff. A little on the pricey side but I feel like most of this stuff is what you would gift anyway and I spend more on gifts than I do on myself.

There are so many cute things here, but it is quite a bit pricey. The first thing that caught my eyes were the fun and unique cards that they had. Some were punny, some were simple, and many of them were pretty. The average price of cards were 6 dollars, which to me is expensive for just one card. They're so hard to resist though, so I ended up getting two of them. Additional to cards, they had a bunch of things like confetti, party hats, pins, patches, baby clothes, candles, prints, calendars, and even jewelry. The employees there are nice, but don't bug you too much which I love!

I've traveled all over the world and I make it my business to find shops like this one. And I can honestly say it's one of the coolest shops I've visited. Boyfriend and I stumbled into Andersonville this week, and among many other gems, explored Foursided. Not only did they stock some super cool and unique gifty items (candles, vases, decorations, cards, picture frames, planners, beautiful Xmas ornaments, etc., etc.), but also OLD super cool and unique gifty items (OLD frames and hanging picture frames, antique scissors, candle holders, etc., etc.), but ALSO an artist's wet dream of odds-and-ends supplies and input (old letterpress letters, old letters from church signs, old stamps, pieces and parts of watch faces and mechanisms, cardstock and stationary, it goes on and on). To say the least, we bought things (under duress, 'cuz we broke). Stuff is pricey, but you get what you pay for, get over it. The staff was friendly to boot. Absolutely kickass store, you'd be amiss to miss it.

I've gone to the store twice and both times the front desk attendant nor any of the rest of the staff even acknowledges you. Not coming back.

My favorite place to buy greeting cards or the perfect housewarming gift for your friends who have everything. Unique items and cheerful ambiance. Always fun to stop in and look around!

I frequently stop into this store and the one on broadway. They have lots of great gifts and fun things to buy for your friends or parents at any time throughout the year. They change out the decorations and some of the gifts for seasonal/holidays throughout the year.

This is my all-time favorite shop. Every time my fiancé gets me a gift I tell him to go here. Unique products, friendly and helpful staff, and a joyful ambiance. One trip into this store and your serotonin levels will skyrocket. I recommend it to any and everyone looking for a gift or a small pick me up.

I love going here for cutesy or funny cards I can't find anywhere else. I go here everytime I have to go to a wedding, or I have a birthday shindig, or my anniversary, etc... It reminds me a little bit of an awesome store called Patina that we have in my hometown, the Twin Cities (http://www.yelp.com/biz/patina-minneapolis). It's a pretty small space, but they have tons of stuff to browse for gifts or home decor. I've seen make-your-own card kits with rubber stamps and stationary and all that, but I'm a lazy one. So I'll stick to the pre-made cards. Bonus, they have funny magnets too! I like getting a little magnet with some funny quote on it to stick in cards. (I put the Ogden Nash magnet with the quote: "You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely!" in my boyfriend's last birthday card, it was a hit!) Cards are kinda pricey, we're not talking Hallmark here though. They are handmade so that should count for something right?? I've gotten delicious smelling candles and that Chicago neighborhoods poster (see picture) from here. My apartment is just a little more adorable (and smells awesome) thanks to Twosided!

Truly one of my favorite places to buy thoughtful gifts- for myself and others! All of the locations are unique and quirky! The employees are always really chill and helpful and I've never felt like anyone thought I was going to steal something- which is a feeling frequently felt in gift shops similar to this one. The items that are made locally give the place such a Chicago feel!

This store is the cutest. They have a great assortment of seasonal items. Their storefront windows are always impeccably decorated. Prices can be a bit much and the numerous times I've been not once has anyone greeted me. The stores are also crammed with merchandise and can sometimes be difficult to navigate. Nevertheless I've gotten some really cute gifts here. Worth a check out for sure.

I almost choked on my smoothie straw when I passed by here on the leisurely Sunday walk through Wrigleyville that I've been neglecting for years. Wow, an independent card shop?!? In sports-loving, frat-boyville?!? What'll they think of next? What they thought of this time was enough unique birthday cards for me to walk out with a baker's half-dozen. I didn't spend much time looking at other cards, except to grab a blueprint (actually a greenprint) of a Chicago hot dog to send to a friend who hasn't been here for a while. That's one way to avoid that neon green relish that I force on all my turistas! Funny thing that the card was created in Philly, and my friend lives in Philly. Go figure. At least we got the better of the beef sandwiches here. I used to send a lot of cards before the internet tubes got plumbed, and I'm planning to start sending them again. Back then, wouldn't have "almost" choked on these prices; I WOULD have choked on these prices. But we've got to keep the die-hard, wonderful, independent card creators in business; so I did my part to help. My only confusion in the store was that some cards said "four sided" and others said "two sided." I had to ask what that meant, thinking it was some sort of printing process. Something to do with the name of the store, I guess; but now I realized that I should have asked what that meant too...

Such a cute gift shop for random trinkets, adorable cards, and gifts! Plus, lots of the items are locally made by Chicago artisans. We came here looking for unique souvenirs for our family and left with such cool items. There were a lot of vintage items as well, and browsing here was like a little scavenger hunt. We spent a little more than an hour before finalizing our purchase since it was too hard to decide! Some of our finds included a vintage Chicago buildings plate, tiny Japanese Cats (by tiny we mean incredibly cute at less than 1 cm height), and even food/pastry erasers! The only drawback to this shop is that the prices are quite pricey. You do get what you pay for though. Their items are very nice quality and different from common items found at a standard Chicago gift shop. We're so excited to bring home our finds to our family!

Man, oh man. This store! I had bookmarked this store in my Yelp search for framing services. I had (sorta) forgotten about it so when I just happened upon it, I took it as a sign that I had to go in. Luckily, my gal pal was game to take a gander. Foursided could be one of my new favorite shops. I love stationary, particularly journals and cards. The card selection here is really great. Unique, high quality cards. I mean, I they had Game of Thrones cards, you guys! I bought some really fun 80's themed birthday cards. They have some really lovely stationary and journals and it took a lot restraint for me not to clear their inventory. Foursided has some really lovely chotchkies for gift giving; vintage wares, candles, jewelry, pins and plenty of Chicago-centric items. And the print selection is pretty fantastic too. Actually, they have a lot of really cool wall art that is not just limited to prints. I purchased two small prints that I had frames for at home. I was going to put them in my office at work but they are just so fun that I decided to house them in my bedroom. Aimee purchased this ADORABLE enamel ramen pin. How can you not love a place that sells enamel ramen pins? Answer me that! Foursided, a definite gem of a shop in Lakeview. I will be back!

This is the perfect shop for a picking up your girlfriend something special. They have cards for every occasion. The jewelry is interesting and local. I stop in whenever I need to get a card and usually find something else to add to the card to make it memorable. The staff are courteous but not in your hair. They have framing available but Twosided their sister store has much more devoted to framing and is close by if you're in need of that.

I've been visiting this particular Foursided since I moved to Lakeview in 2013. Even when I was in Ravenswood I found myself taking the brown line to visit Foursided. You can always count on something new and seasonal, as well as old standbys (Unwined Candles are the best). The staff is friendly, helpful, and in no way pushy. I always leave the store in a good mood even if I just buy a birthday card for a friend.

Caution! You might spend a lot of money here. Everything I picked up, I pretty much squealed, "How CUTE!" Very, very adorable stuff--cards, ornaments, candles, boxed card sets, fancy lookin' journals, etc. I love that they have cards for literally any occasion. And yep, they are pricey, but sometimes a classy card is all it takes to make someone feel good.

The best store for small gifts, funny cards and window shopping! There's literally something for everyone, I always find new interesting gifts and like to pop in frequently to see the newest items. Their windows are always beautiful and inviting as well.

I was super duper stoked to check this spot out. I have a super soft spot in my heart for stationery, bibelots, and ish. Twosided was assured a home run with me. It is a small store jam packed with cards, hour-glass timers, jewelry, lotions, and candles. The displays were cute and perfect for poking in and out of nooks and crannies, shelves, and turning things. It was lovely to explore except that it was crowded and I felt hindered by the other ladies also poking about. The cards, postcards, and stationery weren't nearly up to snuff. I didn't quite see the snarky or shockingly amusing cards that I've read about on Yelp. I saw nothing from Satan even though I had an eye out for his greeting cards and carefully looked on every rack, shelf and turny-thing. I can appreciate that Twosided has a locovore/fair-trade mentality. Definitely indy with a strong Chicago bend, but incredibly expensive for what it was. Many of the paper goods appeared to simply be printed from a high-quality printer with nothing to justify the $6 price-tag. I can just barely wrap my head around spending top dollar for Papyrus cards simply because they have so much structure and bling added to them. Twosided didn't have any cards that could hold a candle to the complex structure standard of Papyrus. I've purchased fair-trade cards that had more complicated craftsmanship for a less expensive price than Twosided. Normally I am easily swayed to buy cards and stationery - especially if I have an eye out for them. In fact, I've bought them at my local grocery stores - stores that have pretty limited selections compared to Twosided. I was shocked that I had to look so hard to find things that I liked at Twosided; and, even then, I thought that they were spendy. The ladies who worked at Twosided seemed charming enough. Neither of them offered to help me until I approached the register counter and I was ready to check out. I appreciated our banter while I paid. I bought eight greeting cards and a book of postcards for a total of $57.03 (including tax). I refused to buy any cards $6 or more and considered my selections to be the cheapest inventory at Twosided. They were moderately clever, shocking, and amusing.

I want to live in this store. I could easily decorate my entire apartment with some truly ingenous pieces from this place, and for cheap! I am currently in love with a stack of 5 antique suitcases in descending sizes that I want to display in my living room. The whole stack is less than $200 (if you go buy it before I do I will hunt you down and steal them. just sayin'). Tin ceiling panels to display on my hallyway wall can be had for $5-$10 each. A giant dictonary, globe, and old-fashioned telephone will also soon be mine. In addition to the amazing home stuff, they also have some really cute gifts and knick-knacks, book, maps and posters, and of course, some beautiful cards and paper goods.

One of my absolute favorite shops in Chicago. The holiday pop-up shop is a winter MUST! Such a cool mix of new and vintage finds.

There are times in life when you are in the right place at the right time. Call it happenstance, kismet, karma, or just plain old good luck. Whatever you want to call it, it happens. And that's how I found Twosided. My dog and I were walking down Clark Street when a sudden downpour hit and we ducked into Twosided for some shelter. I had never heard of the store before, but the staff was nice and friendly and they allowed dogs inside. So we browsed and waited out the storm. Twosided specializes in quirky cards and gifts. You know...something that you would give to the person who has everything...or the off-beat hipster friend who thinks that everything that is mainstream is lame...or a funny sarcastic card to brighten someones day. I wasn't in the market for any Roger Hargreaves Mr. Men and Little Miss coffee mugs, but there I was...buying a Mr. Grumpy and a Little Miss Sunshine for my morning mug o' joe. And honestly, Little Miss Sunshine is a great way to start your day. The staff was sweet and friendly. We chatted while they cooed over my dog and gave her some treats. Then the storm let up and I was on my way. In the middle of a crappy Saturday afternoon, Twosided was an amazing little pick-me-up.

The holidays are not what they used to be. I am a rather "Bah humbug" type nowadays, but still I am a big fan of getting gifts for people. If I have the time and the drive, I will go overboard. This year was one of those years. For me, an important addition to each gift is a card. Not the Hallmarky types with the pre-written sentiments, "comical" light-hearted insults, or ESPECIALLY family portraits where everyone dons cliche garb sitting with their dog dressed as a reindeer (or just a snapshot of a newborn..."Ah, what the hell is that!"). Yes, I know 99.9% of people find them to be a waste of money; a nuisance that gets thrown out with the wrapping paper. I say f*** that, because it's my damn gift. I am a huge nerd for getting as stoked as I am about these (among other reasons), but as long as I live in Chicago, never again will I go to Walgreens or Borders for my often tossed, personalized accompaniments now that I've been to Twosided (unless I hate you and just feel obligated to get one). I'll say that everything else that they have to offer are mostly preposterously over-priced frivolities, but their card selection makes up for this big time. Why such fantasticalness you ask? Well I have a fondness for insults, vulgarity, and boorish words. I have been blown away by some of what I've read here. For the sake of surprise (provided you actually enter this establishment), I will not reveal said words. Even if your an avid card hater, but have a soft spot for lowbrow humor, I would suggest popping by this seemingly modest corner shop just to check them out.