Quimby's, Wicker Park
31 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicago, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 21 threads.
What people say, in short
Many visitors name Quimby's in Wicker Park as a go-to for zines, and visitors also point to its comics. Many visitors suggest pairing it with Myopic Books nearby, one calls it the most unique bookstore in the region, and one says it is fun to browse. Most visitors recommend it, but one finds the zine stock weakly illustrated and heavy on anti-capitalist complaints.
Address
Quimby's Bookstore, 1854 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialist books, Browsing
- Known for
- Zines, Comics, Independent books
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Quimby's, Wicker Park, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/vrcity777 in r/chicago · Feb 2024variety
Calls it a longstanding indie strong for comics, zines and small-press art books.
- Recommendsu/Atlas3141 in r/chicago · Mar 2025
Names the Wicker Park Quimby's as the go-to place for zines.
- Recommendsu/SuperRacx in r/AskChicago · May 2025variety
Visitor recommends it for independent books, zines and comics.
- Recommendsu/matthewsmugmanager in r/AskChicago · Nov 2026
Visitor names this shop as another Wicker Park stop to consider.
- Recommendsu/BrianD-mage in r/chicago · Mar 2025consistency
Unsure of other shops that reliably carry zines, but points to Quimby's as the one that does.
- Recommendsu/JeSuisGourde in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Strongly endorses Quimby's as a shop to visit.
- Recommendsu/Tora_jima in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025
Visitor lists Quimby's among the Wicker Park shops still around for someone seeking that artsy book scene.
- Recommendsu/vhyst in r/AskChicago · Sep 2024
Replies to the bookstore request with only the name and an exclamation, endorsing it as a pick.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/browsingtheproduce in r/AskChicago · Apr 2026
This visitor pairs this shop with Myopic as a classic stop near the Blue Line.
- Caveatu/PalmerSquarer in r/chicago · Feb 2024variety
Dismisses its zine stock as weakly illustrated and heavy on anti-capitalist complaints.
- Recommendsu/goniekat in r/chicago · Apr 2025
Recommends Quimby's to the visitor, assuming they have not been there before.
- Recommendsu/thezogenator in r/AskChicago · Aug 2024
Suggests Quimby's as another stop right near Myopic.
- Recommendsu/diddledaddling in r/chicago · Mar 2025
Calls Quimby's the top zine shop in Chicago.
- Recommendsu/Designer_Yam_9584 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Calls Quimby's pretty interesting and says it is right next to Myopic.
- Recommendsu/mxntain in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025
Visitor groups Quimby in Wicker Park with two other shops as a set of stops for a short trip.
- Recommendsu/FluentSacrilege in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Declares Quimby's excellent.
- Recommendsu/Ham1ltron in r/chicago · Feb 2024
Says they love this shop.
- Recommendsu/jackunderscore in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025variety
Suggests Quimby's for zines and self-published works.
- Recommendsu/Magratte in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025
Names Quimby's Bookstore in Wicker Park when asked for record and book stores.
- Recommendsu/Schickie in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025variety
Calls Quimby's the most unique bookstore in the region, praising its small-run magazines and fanzines.
- Recommendsu/cumminginsurrection in r/chicago · Apr 2025variety
Recommends Quimby's for its zine collection.
- Recommendsu/AmazingInevitable in r/chicago · Dec 2023variety
Praises the strong range of independent titles and zines it stocks.
- Recommendsu/SoftServeMonk in r/chicago · Feb 2024ambience
Urges a visit at least once, saying the shop is fun to browse.
- Recommendsu/rushpwd in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026variety
Points to this Wicker shop for zines and art-focused titles.
- Recommendsu/CyberDalek in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Visitor lists Quimby's among recommended shops.
- Recommendsu/SAICAstro in r/AskChicago · Nov 2025
Calls Quimby's excellent.
- Recommendsu/vaneynde in r/AskChicago · Jul 2025
Calls Quimby's Bookstore the best when asked for record and book stores.
- Recommendsu/sonofnothingg in r/chicago · Mar 2025
Suggests Quimby's as a zine source alongside Howling Pages.
- Recommendsu/digitalraccoon in r/AskChicago · May 2025
Enthusiastically recommends Quimby's when asked for book stores downtown.
- Recommendsu/FieldsofBlue in r/chicago · Apr 2025
Says this shop is excellent overall.
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