Hanger 18

Elite '08

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Karen L.

Chicago, IL

I can't believe I haven't rated Hanger 18 yet... I seem to come here all the time! This shop has so many cute gift ideas. They have different purses, such as one of my fave brands--Queen Bee Creations; Super cute jewelry, great baby gift ideas; and of course, the lovable Ugly Dolls. I love coming into this shop to see all the new items!

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Elite '08

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Jerry M.

Chicago, IL

Want to make your baby a punk with a mohawk and tattoos? They got all the fixings from skulls on their booties and onesies reminiscent of your concert tees from the 70s ad 80s of the Ramones and the Smiths. I think there was even a James Brown onesie.

You can even keep him snug in a baby bjorn with tattoos on it. HARDCORE!

Just don't be surprised if he rebels into a preppy in his teenage years with a tweed jacket and all.

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johanna c.

Chicago, IL

Very cool spot in Lincoln Square. It is your typical hip store with novelty, clothing, prints and kitchen goods.

The draws to this place are: punk rock t-shirts/onesies for babies (David Bowie, The Clash, The Ramones, et al), Rock-A-Bye-Baby lullaby CDs in the style of NIN, The Ramones, Led Zeppelin, etc., Queen Bee Bags (as seen on buyolympia.com, Pacifica Candles and Snow & Graham Candles.

This is a great place to get a gift. Some things are definitely a bit marked up but it is understandable considering the location and what competitors charge.

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Mabrie B.

Chicago, IL

When I'm in need of a cute gift I always head to Lincoln Square. So, I was delighted to find Hanger 18 a few months ago on an excursion to find an unusual baby gift. I found it and more! This store is full of out of the ordinary items at a very fair price!
I have bought the "brand new" and "chicago baby" onesies for many pregnant friends.
This is a MUST SEE store!

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carolyn r.

Chicago, IL

This is a little jewel in Lincoln Square!!!!  Great gifts. Awesome jewelry, especially rings, which are my personal obsession.  They also have total rockstar baby and small children's gifts.  The people are always to awesome and friendly and their selection is right on the money!!!

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R F.

Chicago, IL

Hanger 18 is like a mini department store filled with only cool stuff, if slightly overpriced.  You have locally made jewelry and bags for your funky, eyeglass-wearing friend, kitschy housewares for the cook who doesn't take herself too seriously, a whole wall of candles for your favorite smelly-wax enthusiast, interesting and tasteful paper products for the person who just likes pretty things, and a huge toy/ baby clothes section for all the little germ bags in your life.  (That's the one department I'd get rid of, actually.  But I understand the need for it in this stroller-ravaged neighborhood.)

To top all this greatness off, the owner is very friendly and readily listens to feedback and requests.  All in all, it's an excellent place.

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Elite '08

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Cristin M.

Chicago, IL

When I'm walking around the area, I can never resist popping into Hanger 18 to see what new items they have, or to pine over things that I've had my eye on for a while (life those really cute aprons).  They carry a good variety of purses, bags, jewelry, kitchenware, and other kitschy things.  My favorite part is that they carry Queen Bee products.  I've gotten some really cute necklaces and earrings there too.  Prices aren't too bad, considering what they have for sale.  Plus, they have some of the coolest baby clothes around.  Go there, you won't be disappointed!

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Jean C.

Chicago, IL

Who am I  to disagree?  Hanger 18 is a very cool place run by lovely people who seem involved in the community in ways other than the strictly commercial, and that's a good sign.  

Quite apart from that, they carry an eclectic mix of items from handmade shopping totes to kitschy cookbooks that suggest 101 Things to do with Canned Soup.  Their baby/kids selection is excellent; a little too large for my taste, but then I'm not a parent.  Considering how many rugrats I saw on the street this weekend, the mix is probably about right, though.  And even an old grouch like me can be charmed by child-size Ramones tees and Clash onesies.

I snagged a drinking top for my Sigg water bottle, and thought briefly about adding at least one more to the collection, but restrained myself.  And I came thisclose to buying an amazing handmade purse.  The prices are all about right for the sort of merchandise they carry and the neighborhood they're in, so no worries about getting ripped off by an upscale boutique with more flash than substance.  Hanger 18 is the real deal.

Go.  You're sure to find something you like.

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Katarina X.

Chicago, IL

Great gift-y items like hipster jewelry, sunglasses and what may be the CUTEST baby gear this direction of Psychobaby!
I have purchased some baby tees, onesies and socks here that are the envy of my sister's southern small-town nieghbors. One day, she'll auction them off in a pandemonious blowout garage-sale (while wearing the Posh-spice style aviators and the scarf headband I bought for her from here).
Among the unique must-haves for myself the rainbow "tower" of espresso mugs, complete with stainless-steel caddy makes me smile every morning!  I should mention that my dog is a welcome "shopper" here- and she loves the buscuits behind the counter!

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Sarah K.

Chicago, IL

I bought my Sigg waterbottle there, and it's awesome. They have awesome baby stuff there, and awesome other stuff too. But lots of stores have awesome things. What makes this an actually awesome store? Oh, wait for the cliche... it's coming... almost there... oh yes. The people make it an awesome store. I know it's lame and, yes, completely cliched (how many reviews do you read that say the people make the place great?), but in this case, it's true. I've bought a goodly number of pins there, all of which were stored in these big bowls, full to almost the top with other pins. The woman who works there (I think she owns it, actually, but I'm not sure) helped me go through 3 bowls of pins to find the perfect little thing for one of my friends - a cockroach pin. Don't ask. Just know that this is a place that has gifts for everyone. Even people that would appreciate a cockroach pin.

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Katy R.

Chicago, IL

adorable gifts. so adorable you will inevitably get one gift for you and one for someone else.
great bags, jewelry, and housewares that are not  mass produced.

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Krissy K.

Chicago, IL

I find something here each time I come in for a gift (and then IU buy myself something awesome for $8 and feel giddy about it for DAYS.)  Love this store.  Great kitchenware, jewelry, papergoods, etc.

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Lisa M.

Chicago, IL

I was pleasantly surprised on a recent shopping trip in Lincoln Square to find Hanger 18.  I love their eclectic selection of candles, perfumes, kitchy plates and kitchen items, rock and roll baby onesies.  This is the perfect place to check out for birthday presents.  I bought some cool stationary, perfume and US state pins for all of my roommates(Texas, Minnesota and Georgia).  Check it out.  It is also close to Mertz Apothecary which is a sweet spot for lotions and soaps.

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Maggie B.

Chicago, IL

It seems that, in a three month period last year, Giddings plaza became overrun with storefronts that all sold approximately the same things.  Unfortunately, Hanger 18 moved from its Roscoe Village location right in the middle of it, and could easily be overlooked.

Very cool business owned and operated by incredibly cool people.  Go for the jewelry, stay for the eccentric mix of delights!  It's different every time.

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Holla B.

Chicago, IL

Funky little store. A lot of cute,cute baby stuff.  The Clash onesies
come on! Also jewerly,stationary, coasters..etc  The staff is friendly but not overly friendly/helpful. The prices are decent none of those $50 baby shirts (you know who you are) that are going to be spit up on and worn only once or twice. Next time in Lincoln Square check it out..P.S. the little one said buy her one of the french stuffed animals in the rear of store.

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Elite '08

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joanne y.

Chicago, IL

i guess it's pretty unanimous... hanger 18 is the best!  i went in here for the first time yesterday to take a look and ended up buying a stationery set and a wallet.  i also got a pair of beautiful earrings.
this place is stocked full of unique gifts for others as well as for yourself.  they sell those pop pink plates i've seen on the internet forever and other goodies that i've always wanted but never purchased because of shipping costs.  
they have lots of things you didn't even know you wanted!  
the people here are very helpful and friendly.

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