USPS

This is by far my favorite USPS in America. Having traveled all over the place for school, I’ve had my share of USPS’s. This little old PO, in Lombard, has the best of everything packed in one USPS. They are the only PO that has a full line of supplies — that means, every prepaid box size is available, as is tape, cards, stamps of every kind imaginable. Most of all, the most KIND, SWEET, FRIENDLY workers, which make the difference. There’s a DIY machine right outside the actual PO to mail packages + inside for full service. What I like best is the FULL SERVICE, and that’s what I get when I’m sending packages. This is the only USPS where I feel I’m getting the right price, my package is safe and it’s going to arrive when I’m told it’ll be there. Nice to have a venue where trust is #1!

This is one of my least favorite locations ever. It’s tiny, it’s old, and every visit there takes me roughly 3.875 times longer than I think it will. There’s only ever one person working the counter (poor person, I’m sorry), and it’s also not that easy to find inside the shopping mall.

Store Review:
Wow a post-​office inside the mall. I still can’t believe it. I thought my GPS was broken when it brought me to this location. The service was slow, but friendly. They allowed me to add tracking to my first class letter which I thought was always allowed. Otherwise a lot better than chicago USPS.
Pros– friendly service, right in the mall
Cons– still slow, long lines
Hidden deals–
1. Get postage online for package for discount
2. Use flat rate if possible
3. If sending books use media mail

Slowest line ever. Prepare to stand in line for 10 – 15 minutes! The employees are friendly for the most part, but it’s definitely a wait.

We’ve all heard (& told) stories about grumpy, unenthusiastic, and maybe even rude federal employees. Well, you won’t find them here. The clerks at the Yorktown branch of the US Post Office are pleasant, polite, and patient. I’m not saying they’re chatty — they’re too busy (and I think too reserved) — but they do smile and they’re very helpful. Remarkably, their pleasant demeanor does not change at Christmastime when the lines snake out into the mall and the people in those lines are not so patient. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Be aware there is one, reserved, 10-​minute parking space in the mall lot for the post office. It’s located on the west side of Yorktown Center near Carson Pirie Scott & Famous Dave’s barbecue. When the space is available, it’s very handy for dropping off a package or picking up stamps. But with the exception of the holidays or a big sale at Carson Pirie Scott, it is not too difficult to find a parking space on that side of the mall.
Business hours are usually extended during the winter holidays.