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  1. Keep It Clean (and a Little Dirty) Bath products have come a long way since your grandmother's bar of face/hand/body soap! Independent makers of artisanal soap and bath products are crafting old-fashioned high-quality products with natural ingredients with very modern packaging and themes. While some of these personal care products are not for the easily offended, they will make many throughly amused. The Whiskey River Bath Bombs are snarky, funny, and fizzy bath products with adults in mind. Scary Mommy says "If yo...
  2. Ready for Holiday Thymes Thymes Frasier Fir and Illume Balsam and Cedar are the Scents of the Season. Shop for candles, diffusers and room sprays, soaps, hand sanitizers, lotion and home cleaning products that will make your home smell like a winter wonderland. Available online from Urban General Store and ready to ship anywhere in the US for $8.95, or you can get them at both ENJOY Chicago locations. Thymes Fraiser Fir scent is mountain fresh and glowing with the aromatic snap of crisp Siberian Fir needles, hearte...
  3. Happy National French Fry Day July 13 is National French Fry Day. While we love French Fried Paters with a big Kosher pickle and a cold draft beer, we are also a bit of Francofiles. We love all things FRENCH. On the occasion of France playing in the World Cup Finals and the Tour de France we're going to celebrate all things French (including fries and bikes and bulldogs) today. Get 10% off select French and Bicycle themed items now through Sunday, July 15. Use coupon code "FRENCHFRY" at checkout.
  4. Giving Back - INK+ALLOY INK+ALLOY is a women-owned accessory brand created to inspire and empower the spirit of wonder and exploration. INK+ALLOY was founded with a mission to empower women to feel at their best physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are excited to expand that passion in partnership with an organization that aligns with this mission – Commit2Change. Commit2Change was founded on the belief that girls have the ability to take control of their lives if given the proper educational tools, which wil...
  5. Happy Plaid Friday Black Friday / Plaid Friday is November 29, 2024. Get 10% off all online purchases all weekend at Urban General Store! We're giving gratitude to you for choosing to #shopsmall and support our small business, take 10% off regularly priced items online*. Use coupon code ENJOYSHOPSMALL2024 at checkout. Discount valid through Cyber Monday, December 2, 2024 . *Discount valid on new orders only. May not be combined with other discounts. Valid online at Urbaneneralstore.com only. May not be a...
  6. Happy Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is November 30, 2024. ENJOY Andersonville and ENJOY Lincoln Square will be open EXTENDED HOURS—9am - 9pm. Get 10% off online purchases all weekend at Urban General Store! We're giving gratitude to you for choosing to #shopsmall and support our small business, take 10% off regularly priced items online*. Use coupon code ENJOYSHOPSMALL2024 at checkout. Discount valid through Cyber Monday, December 2, 2024 . *Discount valid on new orders only. May not be combine...
  7. Happy Cyber Monday Cyber Monday is December 2, 2024. Get 10% off all online purchases all weekend at Urban General Store! We're giving gratitude to you for choosing to #shopsmall and support our small business, take 10% off all regularly priced online purchases*. Use coupon code ENJOYSHOPSMALL2024 at checkout. Discount valid through Cyber Monday, December 2, 2024 . *Discount valid on new orders only. May not be combined with other discounts. Valid online at Urbaneneralstore.com only. May not be applied ...
  8. Lincoln Square In The News What’s Happening on Lincoln Ave? Construction crews are continuing their work along N. Lincoln Avenue, with extended road closures due to emergency ComEd utility repairs. This has delayed reopening the road, and now two closures are in place—including in front of our ENJOY Lincoln Square store at 4723 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. The street is closed to vehicles between W. Lawrence Ave and W. Leland Ave. Despite this, ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE and other neighboring businesses are ...
  9. Which ENJOY Location Should You Shop At for Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts? The 4700 block of N. Lincoln Ave will be closed a bit longer (likely Monday, May 12) to all cars due to construction between the two arches—but we’re open and ready to help. Or visit our ENJOY location in Andersonville—less than 2 miles from Lincoln Square (5307 N Clark St). Here's a little quiz to find out "Which ENJOY Location Should You Shop At for Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts?" 1. Are you driving to the store? ➡ Yes → Go to Question 2 ➡ No, I’m walking or biking → ✅ Either s...
  10. Fika Fest 2025 in Andersonville This Weekend Get your FIKA on! Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood is bringing Swedish Fika this weekend! Fika translates to "a coffee and cake break" but it is about so much more. Many Swedish folks consider it an essential part of the day—a time to share in conversation, connection, and coffee (or tea). Join ENJOY Andersonville for the Coffee & Cocoa Crawl on Saturday, February 1 from 10AM-2PM featuring Tea & Pizza Bites from Smack Dab.​ Fika Fest Coffee & Cocoa C...
  11. Gifts To Ease Election Anxiety DON'T STRESS... VOTE! The Election Anxiety Candle is a delightful combination of chai and ginger to offset the ick of 24 hour news, doom-scrolling, donation texts and the nausea-inducing pollercoaster rides. Available online to ship anywhere in the US. Or purchase online and pickup in store the next day in Chicago at ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE (in Andersonville or Lincoln Square). Check out the ELECTION SEASON Collection.
  12. Andersonville Arts Weekend & Lincoln Square Apple Fest 2 Awesome Events + 2 Amazing Neighborhoods = 1 Fabulous Fall Weekend! Join us for Andersonville Arts Weekend, an Indie Pop-Up on Saturday at ENJOY Andersonville and Apple Fest in Lincoln Square on Saturday and Sunday! Apple Fest When: Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6, 9am - 6pm Where: Lincoln Avenue Between Sunnyside and Lawrence Cost: $5 suggested donation Apple Fest, Lincoln Square’s beloved annual event, is the best Fall harvest festival in Chicago with Midwest farm...
  13. Andersonville Sidewalk Sale & Summer Clearance The annual Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale is this weekend, July 26 - July 28, 2024. The Summer Sidewalk Sale will include ENJOY Andersonville at 5307 N. Clark Street and other businesses from 4800-5800 N. Clark Street, and adjacent streets up to the alleys. ENJOY Andersonville will have deals and steals all weekend long! Fad2Fresh, a Women, Queer, Black owned vintage shop will be joining us July 26 - July 28.
  14. HAPPY PRIDE 2024 June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and honor the LGBTQIA2+ community. We are celebrating, highlighting and amplifying our LGBTQIA2+ makers, artists, artisans and products. Who are LGBTQIA2+ makers? LGBTQIA2+ makers are individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit, or any other gender or sexual orientation that falls under the LGBTQIA2+ umbrella. These makers bring their unique perspectives and experiences to their craft, resulti...
  15. ENJOY Andersonville Backroom Blowout Sale Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood is bringing the Sidewalk Sale INSIDE! The Andersonville InSidewalk Sale running all weekend from March 22 - 24! ENJOY Andersonville will be featuring DEALS & STEALS in our first ever BACKROOM BLOWOUT SALE. We are opening our backroom at 5307 N. Clark St. in Chicago and filling it with items marked down and in $1, $3, $5, $10 sections to make these STEALS easy to take advantage of no matter your budget. The product is good but the packaging is les...
  16. We’re hiring! View this post on Instagram A post shared by ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE (@enjoychicago)
  17. Fika Fest 2024 Fika Fest returns to Andersonville in Chicago from Friday, February 9 to Sunday, February 11, 2024. Fika translates directly to "a coffee and cake break", it is about so much more. Many Swedish folks consider it an essential part of the day. Set aside some time for friends to share in conversation, connection, and of course, coffee (or tea). Visit ENJOY Andersonville (5307 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640) during Fika Fest.
  18. Midsommarfest in Andersonville This Weekend Let's Fest! Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood is bringing some summer with the Midsommarfest on North Clark Street this weekend! Our special hours for the weekend are: Friday (6/13) 12pm-7pmSaturday (6/14) 10am-7pmSunday (6/15) 10am-6pm Please note Clark Street will be closed to automobile traffic from Foster Avenue to Gregory Street. Our ENJOY Andersonville location will be joining the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce in celebrating from Friday, June 13, through Sunday, June 15, ...
  19. Golden Girls Summer Gifts celebrating the golden icons... the Golden Girls—ROSE & DORTHY & BLANCHE & SOPHIA. Forget Hot Girl Summer. We're doing Golden Girls Summer, where you find a group of girlfriends to rent a house together, wear spectacular muumuus, and solve all our problems with sassy one-liners and late-night cheesecake. — E.E. Holmes (@AuthorEEHolmes) May 10, 2021
  20. ENJOY Andersonville Indie Pop-Up This Saturday View this post on Instagram A post shared by ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE (@enjoychicago)
  21. Shop Late Night Andersonville + Indie Pop-Up We know that shopping during the holiday season can be a little stressful—with longer lines, bigger crowds, traffic and weather. We are here to help! Both ENJOY Chicago locations are joining the businesses of Andersonville and Lincoln Square to provide extended shopping hours on select Thursdays and Fridays in December. LATE NIGHT ANDERSONVILLE ENJOY Andersonville FRIDAY 12/02 10am-8pm FRIDAY 12/16 10am-8pm Friday, December 2, ENJOY Andersonville will stay open unt...
  22. International Women's Day Market Happy Women's History Month! Our Andersonville and Lincoln Square Ravenswood communities in Chicago are rich in women-owned business and women-led organizations (about 60 in Lincoln Square Ravenswood alone). ENJOY, AN URBAN GENERAL STORE will be joining our neighbors, colleagues and other local, women-owned businesses at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood 2nd Annual International Women's Day Market at Artifact Events (4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613) on Sunday, March 12, 2023, ...
  23. Lincoln Square Ravenswood Fall Wine Stroll Get your tickets for the return of Fall Wine Stroll, where you'll be able to sample an array of wines throughout the business corridors of Lincoln Square Ravenswood in Chicago—including ENJOY Lincoln Square! Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Three Routes have already sold out! Don't wait on this event, once the tickets are gone, they're gone. Didn't get tickets in time? ENJOY Lincoln Square will be open late to the public—so come get a head-start on your...
  24. Candle Making Workshop at ENJOY Andersonville Casa dell’Unknown Candle Making Workshop at ENJOY Andersonville Date: Friday, November 4, 6:30PM - 8:30PM Location: Enjoy Andersonville, 5307 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 Price: $65 Purchase Advance Tickets HERE. Join Casa dell'Unknown for a candle making workshop at ENJOY Andersonville on Friday, 11/04/2022 at 6:30pm. Tickets are $65 and include a seat and all the supplies for one person to make a candle. During the class you will choose your favorite fragrance and vessel, then measu...
  25. August Indie Pop-Up At ENJOY Andersonville August is here, and that means a new Indie Pop-Up at #ENJOYAndersonville! Please join us in supporting these makers on Saturday, August 20, featuring all kinds of goodies—including our first PET BAKERY popping up with us! This will be a great day to spend a little time in the Coolest Neighborhood In America and #shopsmall and #shoplocal ! The goal of our Indie Pop-Ups is to provide space to women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ folks with their own, homegrown, businesses but no retail space yet. If th...
  26. July Indie Pop-Up at ENJOY Andersonville We are excited to announce the July Indie Pop-Up at our ENJOY Andersonville location on Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, June 24, from 12pm-5pm! Artists and makers of all stripes and types will be popping up at our Andersonville location at 5307 N. Clark St. Come and support these amazing Independent Makers! The goal of our Indie Pop-Ups is to highlight women, BIPOC, and Queer folks who have their own homegrown businesses. If you know someone, or are someone who would like to participate in a f...
  27. Spring + Summer = SPRUMMER SALE SPRUMMER is that springy almost summer time between Memorial Day and Flag Day! Our SPRUMMER SALE is happening now. Great gifts reduced up to 70% off. Stock up for all your spring/summer gift giving (like weddings, graduations, Father's Day). But quantities are limited, so shop now!
  28. Happy PRIDE Gifts celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community everyday! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urban General Store (@urbangeneralstore) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urban General Store (@urbangeneralstore)
  29. Andersonville Fika Fest 2023 Brings Some Hygge Get your FIKA on! Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood is bringing some Danish Hygge with Swedish Fika! Fika translates directly to "a coffee and cake break", but it is about so much more. Fika is a moment, a state of mind, or an action! The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and our ENJOY Andersonville location will be celebrating Fika Fest (formerly known as Hygge Fest) from Friday, February 3, through Sunday, February 5. Fika translates directly to "a coffee and cake break&#...
  30. Snow Day Sale In Chicago, the groundhog is covered in 10" of snow. But we're pretty sure there's more winter to come... We were snowed-in yesterday, so we discounted 100's of items on sale for a limited time. Discounts on great gifts in every category. Art & Inspiration Kitchen Baby & Kids Jigsaw Puzzles Books & Journals Socks Cards & Notecards Toys & Games Home & Office Winter Accessories Jewelry Holiday Items Sale price...
  31. Small Business Saturday Thank you for shopping with us on Small Business Saturday. We excited to be featured on ABC 7 with Evelyn Holmes. And NBC 5 with Jen DeSalvo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andersonville Chamber (@avillechamber)
  32. Give Dad a GurglePot The GurglePot was selected as one of 15 last-minute but cool gifts for your dad (who is impossible to shop for) by the Los Angeles Times Gift Guide. Mandy Patinkin’s delight over the gurgling glug of his new is our NEW FAVORITE THING. According to Julia Carmel, "there is a video of Mandy Patinkin, the dad of all dads... he’s pouring water in and out of his bright green GurglePot and looks absolutely giddy, snorting and cradling his pot like a small baby as it makes its signature bubbling ...
  33. Top 25 Gifts for 2021 Undoubtedly, you've heard the news... Supply chain issues. Shortages. Delays. Something called Legacy Nodes?! We're one step ahead of the Grinch who's trying to steal Christmas. We stocked up early on 1000's of gifts—with more being added daily. So if you're ready to get your holiday shopping done, we are ready to help! We've curated a collection of our TOP 25 GIFTS—these are our best sellers and we've got them in stock and ready to ship! Because you are a smart, s...
  34. Some GOOD Viral News We are thrilled that some of our best-selling products have been featured on Instagram, TikTok, Seventeen, and The New York Times Wirecutter. The GurglePot was featured in the list of 24 of the Best Housewarming Gifts by Gregory Han in The New York Times Wirecutter. Now back in stock with NEW colors—OMBRE GRAY, PINK, BROWN and more! Available in single serve SMALL 12oz. size and LARGE 42oz. pitcher. The Sugarboo XO Prince and Dolly Quote Mugs were shared by @thefoxfamilyden's I...
  35. Sugar Realm Bakery Back To School Pop-Up Join Sugar Realm Bakery at ENJOY Lincoln Square this weekend (Saturday, 8/28 & Sunday, 8/29) for back to school cookies, including their DIY lunch note cookies that come with an edible marker. And check out our complete selection of notebooks, masks, pens, and more to brighten your school day! ENJOY Lincoln Square's Back To School Shopping Hours: Monday 11AM–5PMTuesday 11AM–5PMWednesday 11AM–5PMThursday 10AM–7PMFriday 10AM–7PMSaturday 10AM–7PM Sunday 11AM–4PM Vie...
  36. ENJOY Live on No Wristbands Required We are excited to be featured on "No Wristbands Required", a new talk show that will be live streamed on Twitch’s Chicago4real channel. The Lincoln Square episode will air live during Apple Fest on Saturday, October 2, at 5PM. Host Justin Kaufmann will be on-line outside (weather permitting) at Giddings Plaza. This shows features interesting, innovative interviews with business and community leaders to highlight Chicago’s neighborhoods. Tune in 10/02/21 at 5PM at www.twitch.tv/chicago...