Chicagoland Games: Dice Dojo is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

1. Chicagoland Games: Dice Dojo

8.9
5550 N Broadway St (btwn W Catalpa Ave & W Bryn Mawr Ave), Chicago, IL
Hobby Store · Edgewater · 23 tips and reviews

Oscar D.Oscar Delgadillo: Great selection of board games, they're a bit pricey, but it's always great to support local businesses.

Chris S.Chris Steele: So many wonderful games on loving display at this game store, and chances to test most of them out on open-box game nights. One catch: the staff's tastes skew complex. Get your Monopoly fix elsewhere.

EisenmenchEisenmench: Feel free to bring your own games too!

Brew & Grow is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

2. Brew & Grow

8.4
3635 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Hobby Store · Irving Park · 6 tips and reviews

Dave Z.Dave Zalatoris: Great place for homebrewers. Good prices and knowledgeable friendly staff.

Damon K.Damon Kanakis: if you have any questions about brewing beer, go here and ask larry... he's a master of home brewing. and he'll give you a sample of his latest creations.

Knick B.Knick Banas: There is limited parking in the back if you can't find street parking.

The 3D Printer Experience is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

3. The 3D Printer Experience

8.0
316 N Clark St (Chicago River), Chicago, IL
Hobby Store · River North · 3 tips and reviews

Sharon E.Sharon Exley: Come after work and get yourself scanned! Here's me being fabricated in 3 D!!! It's magical! Go when you've time to explore...

BrentBrent: The future!

Thomas J.Thomas Johnson: A must stop for your brain.

First Aid Comics - Taylor St. is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

4. First Aid Comics - Taylor St.

7.9
1142 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL
Hobby Store · University Village - Little Italy · 3 tips and reviews

Mauricio V.Mauricio Vazquez: One of my favorite shops. Make sure to strike up a chat with the friendly and knowledgeable staff.

MJ B.MJ Boyer: The Things received free hand paintings. #FreeComicBookDay2013

Eddy G.Eddy Gonzalez: Friendly clerk

Hyde Park Cigars is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

5. Hyde Park Cigars

7.7
5220 S. Harper Ave, Chicago, IL
Hobby Store · Hyde Park · 4 tips and reviews

Darryl L.Darryl Lawrence: Nice place to just smoke and chill

Vegletta L.Vegletta Lewis Cook: Hanging with the Girls

MeschelMeschel: Hey Hyde Park Cigars, join Freebie! Read more.

American Science & Surplus is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

6. American Science & Surplus

7.7
5316 N Milwaukee Ave (at Central Ave.), Park Ridge, IL
Hobby Store · 16 tips and reviews

 ℋumorous ℋumorous: It's an everything store for science geeks, and it's awesome!

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: A quirky science & army surplus shop, American Science & Surplus has it all. From Russian-made microscopes to 1950s Geiger counters, it stocks loads of educational science kits, games & toys for kids.

Jana K.Jana Kinsman: Every product description is worth reading. EVERY ONE.

Bev Art Brewer & Wine Maker Supply is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

7. Bev Art Brewer & Wine Maker Supply

7.3
9030 S Hermitage Ave (W 100th St), Chicago, IL
Hobby Store · Beverly · 3 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Compton: OMG. TASTY

Greg F.Greg Fischer: Stop by and enjoy a free sample of our Beer Of The Month kit.

William B.William Behun: Apparently they’ve closed up shop.

The LEGO Store is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

8. The LEGO Store

8.9
835 N Michigan Ave Ste 3000 (at Water Tower Place), Chicago, IL
Toy Store · Streeterville · 36 tips and reviews

La'Keisha G.La'Keisha Gray-Sewell: Bring kids of all ages, some of the games are up to age 16+. Also computer games. Good way to spend family time learning and having fun!

Bill P.Bill Peeler: Check out the Lego Darth Vader!

Corinna D.Corinna Dampf: Free holiday pick a brick box with $75. Come fill it at our pick a brick wall for free between 12/26/12 and 03/31/13!

Paper Source is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

9. Paper Source

8.0
3523 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Store · Lakeview · 2 tips and reviews

AlisonAlison: Such cute products, from cards and wrapping paper to DIY scrapbooking kits

Stacy B.Stacy Bo Bacy: They’ll price match their website online. Just ask at the register.

Central Camera Company is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

10. Central Camera Company

7.4
230 S Wabash Ave (at Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Camera Store · The Loop · 18 tips and reviews

Debbie S.Debbie Solomon: Great old-fashioned camera store, with lots of new and used products and very knowledgeable staff. Fun to visit, just to see the store, but good for photographic equipment and advice.

Esra T.Esra Tasdelen: Practically the only place left in Chicago where you can get film developed. Friendly people and good service..

Chris V.Chris Vaughn: These guys really do know their stuff when it comes to cameras.

Build-A-Bear Workshop is one of The 11 Best Hobby Stores in Chicago.

11. Build-A-Bear Workshop

7.7
700 E Grand Ave (Navy Pier), Chicago, IL
Arts and Crafts Store · Streeterville · 3 tips and reviews

Shadia M.Shadia Massoud: AWESOME bears, great customer service and reasonable prices.

Eddy G.Eddy Gonzalez: Great for dates or kids

Anita R.Anita Ramírez: Excellent service