Shake Shop
3247 W Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL‎
Neighborhood: Logan Square

Shake Shop.

After reading earlier this week about the opening of a new “rock and roll general store” in Logan Square, Rob and I knew we had to check it out.  Shake Shop had its grand opening this past Friday, and although that showed in the fact that they didn’t have a ton of merchandise when we visited on Saturday afternoon, it’s hard to find true faults in a store that is so unique and a welcome addition to our neighborhood.  Run by local musician Tom Cassling, Shake Shop not only sells used records and books, but they also specialize in artwork made by local musicians and instrument repair.  In all my years living in Chicago, I’ve never seen any other store with books priced as cheaply as Shake Shop’s.  I bought three used books—albeit still in good condition—for $6.50 total.  Yes, $6.50 for three gently used books!  Rob bought a book as well, for $3.99.  Shake Shop truly lives up to its “rock and roll general store” title and Rob and I will definitely be visiting it again sometime soon.

Rob browsing records at Shake Shop.