Edgewater Antique Mall

First, ignore my stars, I’m being a little bit generous. EAM feels like you are walking through an apartment building circa 1968 without walls. So that should give you an idea of what they stock. If it doesn’t think «Madmen.» Some cool stuff that comes with sticker shock. I’d say if you are a «picker» this isn’t your place because most of the furniture, especially some of the couches were priced way above their reasonable value. Still, it’s worth a trip, especially if you like knicknacks.

A review from a non-​antiquer: A bit overwhelming. So much to see! Not aesthetically pleasing set-​up. Very pricey. Not sure about the quality. I guess it could be fun if you want to feel like you’re at an old hoarder’s house.

This place is great — love the staff and the vendors. Reasonable prices and most stuff is negotiable.

I went there with my antique chair in June 2015.
This store states that they are open till 6pm… I arrived at 5:45pm on a Friday… The owner said he was closed… I told him that i was on time… I was a little angry, but i didn’t curse or insult him… He got scared & came out & took photos of me & his car with his cellphone…
He was real nervous, fearful & nasty… I don’t know how he stays in business behaving like this… It was incredible…
Read the other negative reviews on Unilocal…
Apparently I’m not the only one who thinks that this owner is disturbed & obnoxious…

On a random, exceptionally cold spring day, I decided that I wanted to explore this Antique Mall.
I didn’t know what to expect when I walked in, but was pleasantly surprised to find a virtual treasure trove of objects that illustrate my deep and undying passion for all things 1940’s.
Here’s the deal: you have to explore, and treat this place like a Museum. With all of the vendors, you have no idea what is in the next little «shop» inside the store. You have to give each stop the undivided attention that you gave to the first.
I didn’t come in with a shopping list, but I keep one in the back of my head — there are always things I can use that will make my home more period authentic — bakelite flatware, McCoy vases in aqua, barkcloth curtains, pink pyrex, Moderntone Platonite dishes, etc.
I was pleased to find a vendor who was selling four panels of matching barkcloth curtains. A wild explosion of soft greens, oversized white and burgundy flowers, with a deep green back ground. For less than I would pay for brand new curtains at a major department store, I came home with curtains that truly belonged in my space. A quick trip to the hardware store for curtain pins, and I was in business.
While the curtains decidedly needed a good bath, once I cleaned them up, they were amazing. 2 feet by almost 8 feet — and in wonderful condition. I don’t doubt that I would have walked right past them if I didn’t play my careful game of explorer in each vendor space.
While I looked around the shop more, I left them up at the front counter, so I didn’t have to carry around a collective 32′ of fabric. The two gentlemen at the front service counter were more than pleasant, and I found them to be exceptionally polite.
There are so many other things that I wished I could have walked out with that day, but the knowledge that they house so many treasures will ensure that I return, and spend more money.
If you are in the market for décor that was exceptionally popular during America’s decadent mid-​century period, check this place out. You will not be disappointed, and probably will not leave empty handed.

This place was the worst antique store I have ever visited. The owners were not helpful and they actually followed me and my mom while we were looking around. They kept telling us that we were doing something wrong. I was extremely annoyed that they were following us from the start to the end. My mom and I were just shopping. I felt like we were being discriminated because of our race because we were doing like what normal shoppers would do. It was the most awful feeling you can get. Also, we weren’t greeted at the first place when the owners greeted everyone else. I am not sure if he was a racist because my ethnic background is Asian. I will never ever recommend this store to anyone if you are not white.

Very fun place to browse on your day off. You might what to go here when you are looking for something in particular otherwise it’s kinda a mind f##ck. Found an awesome new fur hat and when I brought it up to the counter to ask how much it was the little prick had already snatched it from me and put it in a bag. I barely opened my mouth to ask the price and he had already rung it up. He looked at me like I had 8 heads until I found my credit card which I so reluctantly used. The real kick in the ass was the lack of great fullness from both men at the counter. Ewww yucky vibes. Not nice. A thank you and a smile never killed anyone! Reer !

Many vendors to browse through, good mix of vintage, mid-​century modern and other eclectic styles. Will definitely go back when next in Chicago.

I give this place 2 thumbs up with a smile. Paul wa versy knowledgeable & helpful. His partner was just as charming. The prices went bad & we even got discounts on top. of discounts. All in all a great expe rience even if I did have. to miss the Blackhawks but at least they had good candy lol

I love this place. Well maintained. Always clean. I walk out with something almost every time. The service is friendly and amusing and super helpful. Rockstar window displays. Amazing collection of Chicago’s World Fair ephemera at the front door.
Will always go back.

Edgewater antique is my absolute favorite spot. The owners are very helpful and kind. The store is very well laid out with just enough of a variety but not overwhelming. It’s also extremely clean. I can’t recommend this spot more. The pricing here is also fair and reasonable. I’ve found some great items here and I check in regularly to see what’s new.

Always some nice gems in the rough, but really what really ruins this place’s luster is the gentlemen who work there. The rudeness towards customers gets really, really old. Makes it not even worth going. If i wanted to be insulted and leave an establishment with a bad taste in my mouth i would go to Ed Debevik’s.
BAM down the street has a larger selection and I’ve never gotten attitudes from the staff.

Lots of fun to walk through and some great stuff! It was mostly out of my budget so I didn’t buy anything though.

Although I like them both; I prefer this Antique Mall over the one similar up the street nearer to Granville.
The staff vibe at E.A.M is more friendly and accommodating. The other leans more toward the aging, talk-​to-​each-​other-​and-​flatly-​overlook-​the-​potential-​customer-​who-​just-​walked-​in-​the-​door hipsterness.
Anyhow, E.A.M. is very well organized and each cubicle is set up like a small vintage museum. The two gentleman behind the counter were warm and friendly. but allowed us to go about leisurely.
I noted that, although we did not make a purchase at this visit, they were just as kind and affable w/​my husb. and I as they were w/​the big $ shopper.
Very cool of them.
It will certainly take a few more trips for me to go in and find my find (s)!

Figured I’d give this place a shot due to the high Unilocal rating. Alot of the stuff here seems overpriced. Maybe they want me to haggle with them, but I didn’t really see anything that jumped out at me enough to make the effort. The staff ranges from condescending to downright obnoxious. I can’t see how this place stays in business if Rob treats all his customers the way I saw today.

The booths here are packed with goodies from every era, from the Columbian Exposition to the ‘80s & everything in-​between. Over the years I’ve gotten all kinds of stuff here, from vintage jewelry to handbags to paintings. The staff have always been friendly and helpful and can usually get you a few extra % in savings. Get on their mailing list, as they have great storewide sales on a pretty regular basis.

This antique mall is neat, clean, and packed with individual sellers. It’s very similar to Broadway Antique Market down the street, lots of glass cases you have to ask to open and see prices, but there are tons of things to look at. Great place to go if you’re looking for vintage purses or jewelry. TONS of purses. Really nice owner.

It’s still our go-​to place to shop to look for treasures – especially mid-​century modern. One dear (just to the right of the door) has the most gorgeous mid-​century items, especially stunning jewelry pieces. Another, at the back near the restroom has great holiday items and little paper bits. if you are looking for inexpensive modern art from unknown artists, there is plenty to choose from here. Although smaller, I still contend it is friendlier and less expensive than Broadway Antique Mall down the street. And this time of year, most booths are 20−25% off!

I don’t know what the hell is wrong with antique stores in New England. Maybe the hipsters just get everything first… Not here!
This place has so many amazing treasures for the «Kitschster» inside of us. Amazing clothes, shoes, nicknacks, jewelery, furniture, photos, telephones, the list goes on and on… It looks as if my fantasy house (I keep secret from my boyfriend) exploded.
If anyone’s been to Brimfield, MA for the giant flea market, this store is like that, but more managable.
Had so much fun here. Great stuff.

One of two large antique and furniture stores along this part of Broadway, along with Broadway Antique Market south of Granville. This one is less furniture-​oriented than BAM, and also smaller in size, besides the fact it’s one floor, versus BAM’s 2 stories. I also appreciate that both this place and BAM are not as cluttered and junky as Lost Eras was, although I still consider that place better than both here and BAM if you’re looking for vintage/​Halloween/​etc. clothing. There is a very limited amount of clothing here for both sexes, and although I did find a few buttoned shirts I liked, it (and unfortunately like too many other stores in Chicago!) is more oriented towards women. *le sigh*
Great selection of merchandise, but I will warn before purchasing any items here to first find what it goes for here, then comparison-​shop for the same item online, or other antique stores. The prices are very inconsistent, and often one similar quality item may be more overpriced than another item of similar quality. I wish I had found out if you could bargain and haggle with the owners and dealers selling items here over price, during my first trip here. D’oh!
Regardless, I think if I ever strike it big in life, this will easily fall into a trio of stores that would command a lot of attention for my wallet, along with Broadway Antique Market, and Architectural Artifacts. How I wish that day could come so much sooner for me… :(