Broken Cherry Boutique & Custom T-Shirts

I placed an order on the site ³⁄₂₆. They took my money but didn’t ship anything and I’d tried to contact them numerous times via email, phone and Facebook. After 3 weeks of absolutely no information, I called my credit card company to deny the charge. 10 minutes later I received an email saying my order shipped. On ⁴⁄₁₃. Finally I got a response to my contact. Via public Facebook post. All they said was oops, sorry for the delay. Three weeks! No word! When I replied, expecting some form of explanation or apology, their answer was «thanks for your order». I will never ever order from this company again. All I needed was an email early on saying, hey orders will be delayed, or some kind of contact. If you aren’t able to process orders in a timely fashion at least post a notice on the site. I work in customer service and if I treated a customer like this, I’d be fired. Do not order from this site!

Though I’m not quite ready to begin outfitting myself for the zombie apocalypse (yet!) — I did return to splurge on a sexy pair of Iron Fist ‘Ray Play’ heels. From afar — they pose as a pair of classic black peep-​toe platform heels, while a closer look reveals tattoo-​inspired stars in a mix of matte charcoal and look-​at-​me sequin. The 1-​inch platform lent balance to the near 5-​inch heel, making for a relatively comfortable choice for a night out (it wasn’t until about 2AM that I began to complain about my sore tootsies). Now that my Broken Cherry, er, cherry is officially popped — I’ll definitely be returning for more!

Totally AWESOME!!! The employees are super nice, and their retail is outstanding! I am wearing their shoes for my wedding and my bridesmaids will be as well!!! Can’t get enough of them!

Worked with Broken Cherry on a last minute t-​shirt order for a big photoshoot. Got the planning done on a Friday, was really pleased that they were so helpful.
They couldn’t get the shirts I needed shipped to them in time, but promised if I got the shirts to them by Monday morning they could easily make this happen.
Picked up $ 200 worth of T-​Shirts at American Apparel and got there right after they opened.
Turns out Jeri, the lady I spoke with is suddenly out for 3 days.
«We can do it Wednesday or Thrusday» the appropriately hipster and clueless counter worker says.
Apparently no one else who works for the store knows how to print t-​shirts. Beautiful.
Went over to Propaganda T-​Shirts and they got it done. You can tell they are a professional operation whereas Broken Cherry is… well…not.
Also, no props to American Apparel for having no return policy. Awful.

I was researching things to do/​see in Wicker Park area and stumbled upon all these 5 star reviews for this boutique. The one thing that caught my eye was that they sell Special Effect semi-​permanent hair dye that a review said was better than Manic Panic, which I have used and agree that MP is not great at all. Might as well stop by and get a bottle of S.E., which I may add works AWESOME. It’s been in for about 2 weeks vs. 1week with the M.P. before the purple started fading. I’m going on my 3^rd week and it’s now a magenta-​y color :)
I was expecting a lot more out of all the 5star reviews. It IS a cute boutique and has a little bit of everything for everyone, but I spent maybe 15 minutes in there. It was an eclectic mix of alternative clothing to T-​shirts to track jackets similar to those found at American Apparel. They had Hello Kitty stuff to Betsey Johnson to Tarina Tarantino jewlery, several bags, shoes. You name it, they got it. However, it wasn’t really my style, but a cool place to check out if you are in the area :)

LOVE THIS PLACE! the owner is a super great gal. the staff is knowledgable and helpful. the shop is fun to browse in and find little treasures. the online store is well designed and easy to navigate.
i would say there is more gear for girls than guys… but that’s what i’m looking for when i’m there.
most importantly… sometimes there are cute pups playing around the shop.

BANG! BANG! That’s the sound of my awesome gun gloves I got at the best punk rock boutique ever– Broken Cherry. I get so many compliments on everything I buy from here.
Another shop I ran into on accident… or shall we call it fate. Awesome jewelry, like-​new resale, fantastic purses, killer shoes, quality make up, and great deals.
I was quick to sign up for their email and I was glad I did. Anniversary 40% off sale I walked out of there with a new shirt, skirt, and socks for 8 bucks! I had to ask the girl to check if she wrang everything up. I have also ordered from them online and I swear its in the mail before I even hit the enter key.
The staff is friendly and helpful. The layout is small but they use it well. They also do custom shirt prints. I can’t praise this place enough. Mention Unilocal and get 10% off!
Oh, and it’s a block from Akira… Visa don’t break my legs please…

I LOOOOOOOOVE THIS STORE! I first found this store driving on my way to bottom lounge for the Psychobilly Spring Fling Concert. I always wondered what it was until decided to walk in and find out myself!
I love EVERYTHING they have! I consider mos to of their merchandise a rarity. For example, this cool Pabst ID case and these old fashioned motel key chains.. I LOVE THEIR accessories
ALSO, they are the closest location where i can buy Special Effect hair dye! (Screw that crappy Manic Panic!)
I just wish they had more clothing articles besides the Roller Derby stuff. Roller Derby is awesome but idk if i would want a shirt of it.
Overall, Awesome store with the capital «F».
(F for F****ing awesome)

My husband has been begging me to go in here for weeks, so while out on a walk I gave in.
Very cool store!!!
My husband found 2 t-​shirts that he absolutely loved and they were only $ 5.00 each!!! INSANE!!! I saw some über cool zombie stomping platforms with matching purse that I loved and I could have easily bought the entire case of jewelry, but I am saving for something bigger right now. However, I will definitely be returning for some jewelry soon!!!
Also…a big plus for me is their awesome website!!! I am a HUGE fan of internet shopping and love when stores provide this option to their customers!!!

yeah yeah — I’m a fan girl! Chiming in with Liz M – it’s definitely BAD ASS!
I found them completely by accident — called them with my request, while they weren’t sure if they could accommodate me — I sent her my JPeg file anyway and VIOLA! they *could*
I raced there as fast as public transportation could take me. Red Line to North /​Clyborne … then Hopping on the 72 to Harlem. Easy Peasy. They’re *right on the corner … *RIGHT on the bus line! an added bonus to an already great find!
I have other work for em too … so … I’ll be back! Many thanks to Thia for her awesomely executed & reasonably priced work today!

Compact but full of great lines, Broken Cherry knows perfectly well how to utilize their space. The front counter is loaded with finer Hello Kitty themed jewelry by way of Tarina Tarantino right alongside simple and cheap bands emblazoned with seminal punk rock bands. Of all of the places in the city who stock the likes of Fred Perry and the other major English subcultural fashion mainstays, BC offers some of the more competitive pricing.
Their staff are extremely nice and are always quick to answer questions and hand off flyers promoting up coming events of all kinds (shows, derbys, etc). My only bum out comes in a pair of creepers they had on sale which weren’t my size — that’s not their fault though, so no loss of star there!

I’ve died and gone to punk rock heaven!
This is an AMAZING store! Owned and operated by roller derby girls, they sell the most bad-​ass local merchandise ever.
The shoes in the window were what caught my eye and prompted me to go in and check it out. The Mombassa Punk Platform Heel was fantastic in all it’s purple skull and crossbone glory, unfortunately they didn’t have them in my size, 7.5. Then I saw the Sugar Frosted Ballet Flat and unfortunately that wasn’t in my size either. Boo!
However, after browsing around I found Medusa’s Makeup. This line is local to Chicago and is very pigmented. I bought a fun purple lip gloss called Gossip and really love the color. I also bought some fun body glitter that isn’t overly glittery but adds just a bit of shimmer.
I can’t wait to go back and browse some more when I have a bit more money because I have my eye on their Classic Hardware skull and crossbones tattoo heart necklace and the sugar skull purse from Sourpuss.
My wallet will hate me, but I’ll be happy, decked out in all my glitter punk accessories.

Whenever I see someone with a SUPER cute accessory and ask them where they got it the answer always seems to be broken cherry!
Love this place!

I am really excited about this place. I love their selection and all of their stuff is really neat! This will be a great place to keep in mind for birthday gifts.
They have a really neat jewelery selection and the people are very helpful!

This place is FANTASTIC! I could have dropped a LOT more money in here save for 2 things: 1) the economy. 2) the only thing keeping them from 5 stars — the fact that they have hardly any of their original-​designed stuff for Chicago institutions like the Windy City Rollers and Kuma’s Corner. There’s a reason for why they don’t, but those brands are kind of why I went in and I would have walked out with some stuff if it had been in the store. The lovely woman behind the counter offered to go and get whatever I wanted, but it would have been loads easier if it was all in the store for browsing.
Regardless, it’s not to be missed, as you will definitely find something you need here.

I first «discovered» this funky, bad-​ass boutique when going to pickup Windy City Roller Derby tickets last year…
I had the opportunity to go back and shop there when my daughter’s BFF, who is an awesomely inked, trendy, cool-​chick decided to tie the knot.
I couldn’t just get her any olé «Bachelorette Night-​Out» gift from Victoria Secret or the Party Store (not that there is anything wrong with those gifts)
I just wanted to give her a gift as unique and wonderful as she is…
Bingo! Broken Cherry…
bought her a Tattoo Flash Oven Mitt/​Hot Pad set (by Sin in’ Linen) and «Sourpuss Skull» Cocktail Glass set!
She loved it!
I had so much fun browsing and picking out her gift… I loved the…
leopard print sheet sets,
glittery eye shadows in ALL colors,
tattooed baby onesies,
funky jewelry… brass knuckle necklaces, Virgin Mary barrettes, etc.
pin-​up girl glasses,
truck mud-​flap chick belt buckles,
cherry print lingerie,
fabulous purses,
Pistol Packin’ Mama business card holder (just might have to go back and get that one!)
etc.
The best part… you can find a gift within the price range of .50 to $ 500!
Too fun!

Great small shop! They cram so much stuff in there! You can still find great jewelry, makeup, t-​shirts, housewares (sheets, etc.)…stuff for guys & gals. They have a great selection of patches and a pinball machine in the store!
Support a local woman-​owned business!

The Sin in Linen bed sheets rock my world. I got the ones I call «kissy face». Go there and figure it out.
While you’re there admire the awesome paint job and décor of the place. Pretty awesome.
Go there, get some great jewelry, make up, t shirts and support small business!!!

Great addition to the neighborhood. Worth a look for sure. Wicker Park/​Bucktown is loosing (has lost) alot of its flavor and god knows I don’t shop at those other boutiques.
Support local (female-​owned) businesses!

I needed some T-​shirts that weren’t blank and bland or aggressively suburban so I wandered into this little place a few weeks ago. Picked up a nice shirt with an illustration of a bloody knife on the chest for around 25 bucks. The shirts with the smoking gun logo were only available in fat guy sizes (drats!)
So the other day I’m at the dentist and she looked down at me in the chair and said, «Hey, nice shirt. «I tried to say «Thanks, I got it at this shop called Broken Cherry,» but I had a drill in my mouth. Later on, the dentist said, «Really, that’s a cool shirt!» By this time the drill was out of my mouth but the Novocaine was still in effect so every time I spoke, I sounded vaguely special ed: «I gawd dis shut ad a plaze cawd bwoken cheddy.»
Perplexed, the dentist looked me up and down, squinted, handed me a free toothbrush and admonished me for not flossing.
I guess I owe you one, Broken Cherry.