Stationery Stores

If you love letterpress stationery with a personality, a. favorite design in Albany Park is a treasure trove of witty, whimsical, and beautifully made greeting cards. Owner Amber Favorite operates her vintage letterpress machines in-house, creating a mix of Chicago-themed designs, nostalgic illustrations, and cheeky sayings. Their collection also includes journals, planners, gifts, and vintage finds. For those who love sending snail mail with style, this is an essential stop.

Address: 4432 N Kedzie Ave No. 101, Chicago, IL 60625

Atlas Stationers (Chicago Loop)

A true Chicago stationery institution, Atlas Stationers was established in 1939 and is still family-owned, likely serving as Chicago’s oldest, continuously-operating stationery store. Atlas has earned a reputation as one of the Midwest’s top destinations for writing supplies, offering an awe-inspiring selection of fountain pens from Sailor, Pilot, Lamy, and more, plus an array of high-quality notebooks. Atlas also has a dizzying inventory of journaling accessories, bags, specialized writing tools, washi tapes, and pretty much any other stationery you might be looking for!

One of the best things about Atlas is the test station, where you can try out different inks and paper types to find your perfect match. If you’ve ever wanted to dabble in calligraphy or brush lettering, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will happily help you choose the best tools to get started.

Address: 227 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606

Bari Zaki Studio (North Center)

Walking into Bari Zaki Studio feels like stepping into a paper lover’s dream. This intimate bookbinding studio in the North Center neighborhood specializes in handmade journals, stationery from Japan, Germany, and England, and one-of-a-kind paper goods. Many of these high-quality stationery items can’t be found at most other stationery shops, and you’re sure to be dazzled by the unique, colorful selection. Owner Bari Zaki, a bookbinding expert, curates every item with an eye for texture, color, and craftsmanship, making this a must-visit for those who appreciate the tactile joy of well-made paper products.

Even more enticing? The workshops, where you can learn a few tricks of the trade and often bring home (or even create at home) an item handmade by you. If you have time, consider signing up for a bookbinding or envelope-making class while you’re in town, though you can also take some of the classes via Zoom.

Address: 3858 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Field Notes Headquarters (West Loop)

Although we are focusing on small businesses for this stationery lover’s visitor’s guide, we must mention that Field Notes is headquartered in Chicago!

Address: 401 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Foursided (Multiple Locations)

With three locations in downtown Chicago, you’ll surely find an opportunity to visit Foursided, a store that celebrates paper, art, vintage finds, and gifts. Not only do they offer an excellent selection of stationery, ephemera, and artwork, many of their items are sourced from independent artists and BIPOC, female, or LGBTQIA+ creators. You’ll surely find a beautiful piece of artwork or the perfect gift (even if it’s for yourself — we won’t tell)!

Lakeview – Clark: 2958 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview – Broadway: 2939 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Andersonville: 5061 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Inkling (Lake View)

A mix of home goods, paper products, vintage treasures, and independent artist prints, Inkling is an eclectic gift shop that focuses on local and indie designers. Think hand-illustrated notebooks, scentworthy candles, colorful greeting cards, and small-batch stickers that are impossible to resist. With a constantly rotating selection of products, you’ll always find something unique to add to your stationery collection.

Address: 2917 1/2 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Martha Mae: Art Supplies & Beautiful Things (West Town)

Primarily an art supplies store, Martha Mae’s curated collection also includes home and office stationery, writing and drawing tools, and ceramics. Their products are thoughtfully sourced from brands and artisans around the world, with a focus on environmentally friendly goods that emphasize blending high-quality performance with beautiful designs. You can find bags and card cases, writing and painting supplies, stationery, home goods, bath products, and more, not to mention creative events and watercolor workshops.

Address: 1727 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Midwest Nice (Lincoln Square)

A Chicago-based gift and retail store, Midwest Nice specializes in playful, Midwest-inspired items and offers local art and handmade goods from over 100+ Chicago area artists. Their mission includes celebrating the culture of the cities and people of the Midwest United States, acknowledging the unique stories behind each artist and piece of art. If you want to bring home a little piece of Chicago’s personality, check out their Chicago location for Midwest-themed clothing as well as stickers, stationery, jewelry, artwork, and a huge variety of other goods.

Address: 4619 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Moth (Bucktown)

Moth is a housewares, stationery, and clothing store, featuring items designed by artists from Scandinavia, Finland, and Japan. As a boutique lifestyle store, Moth’s stationery collection is second-to-none in Chicago in terms of uniqueness, and most of their stationery and other items aren’t sold anywhere else in the United States. With a focus on emerging artists, their stationery collection includes cards, stationery sets, envelopes, notebooks, washi tapes, and writing pads. If you’re looking for cute, one-of-a-kind stationery, Moth is the store for you.

Address: 2008 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Papel Arcano (Elmhurst)

New to the Chicago stationery scene but already making waves, Papel Arcano is a queer- and Latine-owned stationery store that offers more than just beautiful paper goods — it’s a creative third space. Stocking a mix of traditional journaling supplies such as planners and notebooks, Papel Arcano specializes in stationery from independent artists, LGBTQIA+ designers, and BIPOC creators, making it the perfect place to both support marginalized communities and find unique stickers, specialty planners, and hand-illustrated washi tape.

Papel Arcano’s mission includes creating a welcoming third space for creatives, complete with hand-painted murals and cozy chairs. But perhaps the biggest draw is the community journaling table, where visitors can sit, sketch, and write using free shop supplies or take part in the stationery swap station, an offering that reflects the shop’s commitment to accessibility and creativity for all.

Address: 569 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Paper & Pencil (Andersonville)

Owned by husbands Tyler McCall and Eric Campbell, Paper & Pencil is not just a stationery shop — it’s the official founder of Chicago Stationery Fest and a hub for the city’s paper-loving community. This queer-owned boutique showcases a charming, colorful storefront in Andersonville, with every inch of the 400-square-foot shop packed with paper goods.

Specializing in greeting cards, journals, and an exquisite selection of pens beautifully arranged at its Pen Bar, this shop has something for every stationery aficionado. Beyond the shelves of tempting notebooks, you can also find accessories and journaling supplies such as stickers, patches, and magazines, making Paper & Pencil a can’t-miss on your visit to Chicago!

Address: 1480 W Berwyn Ave., Chicago, IL 60640

Paperish Mess (Ukrainian Village)

Part art gallery, part handmade goods, and part stationery shop, Paperish Mess showcases a stunning mix of hand-bound journals, creative sketchbooks, and small-press zines from over 200+ creators. Not only that, they also offer many products handmade by the owners of Paperish Mess, including small-batch candles, jewelry, skincare and apothecary products, and more. Located in West Town, this store is perfect for artists, journalers, and those who love unconventional or handmade goods.

Address: 1945 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Rare Form (The Twentieth) (Andersonville)

Just down the street from Paper & Pencil, Rare Form is an art deco and art nouveau concept store that combines stationery, vintage finds, and unique art, jewelry, decor, and more. Rare Form is a haven for all lovers of avant garde and maximalism, with eclectic, one-of-a-kind items on every shelf.

Not only that, but owner Emma Lewis also showcases her personally-designed in-house stationery brand The Twentieth, inspired by twentieth century imagery and art deco designs, but with a 21st century twist, often incorporating witty, empowering, feminist, or maximalist messages. At Rare Form, you’ll find beautiful, conversation-starting pieces and stationery – and probably a few chuckles at Emma’s humorous designs!

Address: 5438 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Steel Petal Press (Logan Square)

If letterpress stationery with a touch of sass is your thing, you need to visit Steel Petal Press. This Logan Square shop produces bold, funny, and sometimes NSFW greeting cards, all printed in-house using vintage presses. They also have a large selection of gifts and cards from independent designers around the country. And, for those of you who are visiting Chicago and want a unique souvenir, or even for native Chicagoans who love the city they call home, many designs and gifts are inspired by or feature the city of Chicago, including vintage style postcards or Chicago-themed coasters and glasses.

Address: 2321 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Topdrawer (Multiple Locations)

If you love stylish and practical stationery, Topdrawer is the place for you. While Topdrawer is technically a leather goods store, they also have a stationery selection, including fine pens, art supplies, notebooks, and leather or canvas bags, making this shop perfect for creatives on the go. Their collection of Japanese and European stationery is curated with an eye for both form and function, so you may just find some gorgeous stationery AND the perfect way to store it.

Lincoln Park: 810 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Wicker Park: 1463 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Greer Chicago (Online Only)

Another Chicago stationery institution, Greer is a boutique stationery store offering high-end international and artisan stationery, including Japanese notebooks and Belgian paper goods. While their physical store is no longer located in Chicago, you can still browse their colorful selection online.

Though Greer Chicago no longer operates a physical storefront, it remains one of the most beloved online stationery shops in the U.S.. Founded by Chandra Greer, this boutique specializes in letterpress stationery, elegant writing tools, and globally sourced paper goods that feel both timeless and deeply personal.

From luxurious correspondence sets to minimal yet beautiful planners, Greer curates with an eye for quality and craftsmanship. If you don’t get the chance to visit a Chicago stationery shop in person, shopping Greer online is the next best thing.

Marigold Press (Pop-Up & Online Only)

Marigold Press is a modern letterpress studio creating elegant yet minimal stationery, including greeting cards, notepads and sticky notes, stickers, and art prints. You can usually find them at local pop-ups, including Chicago Stationery Fest.

New York

New York City

niconeco zakkaya (East Village)

Address: 263 E 10th St, New York, NY 10009

Yoseka Stationery (Brooklyn)

Address: 63 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Tennessee

Nashville

Paper & Ink Arts

Address: 113 Graylynn Dr, Nashville, TN 37214

The Gentleman Stationer

Address: 4320 Kenilwood Dr Suite 113, Nashville, TN 37204

Washington (State)

Seattle

Grapheme (Central District)

Address: 2421 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122

Kinokuniya (Downtown Seattle)

Address: 525 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98104

MochiThings (Downtown Seattle)

Address: 101 Stewart St Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98101

Old Seattle Paperworks (Pike Place, Downtown Seattle)

Address: 1501 Pike Pl # 424, Seattle, WA 98101

Zakka-Ya (Downtown Seattle)

Address: 616 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104

Washington, D.C.

Jenni Bick (Dupont Circle)

Address: 1300 Connecticut Ave NW #101, Washington, DC 20036

Europe

Austria

Vienna (Wien)

Herzilein (Multiple, Innere Stadt, Central 1st District)

Herzilein Papeterie Address: Am Hof 5, 1010 Wien, Austria

Papeterie Herzilein Address: Wollzeile 18, 1010 Wien, Austria

Libro (Numerous)

Address: Währinger Str. 2-4/11, 1090 Wien, Austria

Maisonette Concept Store (Neubau, 7th District)

Address: Neubaugasse 81, 1070 Wien, Austria

Mastnak Papier (Neubau, 7th District)

Address: Neubaugasse 31, 1070 Wien, Austria

PAPERBIRD (Innere Stadt, Central 1st District)

Address: Marc-Aurel-Straße 2b, 1010 Wien, Austria

Papierhafen (Innere Stadt, Central 1st District)

Address: Franz-Josefs-Kai 27, 1010 Wien, Austria

Papierhaus A. Katzer (Innere Stadt, Central 1st District)

Address: Wollzeile 5, 1010 Wien, Austria

Sous-Bois (Neubau, 7th District)

Address: 1070, Neustiftgasse 33, 1070 Wien, Austria

Czech Republic

Prague (Praha)

Bohemia Paper Ltd. (Staroměstské náměstí, Old Town Square)

Address: PALÁC KINSKÝCH, Staroměstské nám. 606/12, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

Kartoteka (Žižkov)

Address: Fibichova 7, 130 00 Praha 3-Žižkov, Czechia

MANKAI Paper (Žižkov)

Address: Kostnické nám. 6, 130 00 Praha 3-Žižkov, Czechia

Papelote (Holešovice, Northern Prague)

Address: M. Horákové 11, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice, Czechia

Paper Garden (Holešovice, Northern Prague)

Address: Jívanská 576/39, 193 00 Praha 20, Czechia

Papírna | Stationery (Holešovice, Northern Prague)

Papírna is a true hidden gem for stationery lovers - literally! Tucked into the 5th floor of a small shopping center in a dimly-lit hallway, you might have to check a few doors before you stumble upon Papírna's. Part store and part workshop, nearly everything at Papírna is handmade. From gorgeous notebooks (we love the ones with the visible bindings), custom stamps, stationery organization, and even junk journal packs, everything you pick up is sure to be both beautiful and functional. The owners also offer custom branding, upcycling, and product collaborations, and were extraordinarily kind when we visited!

Address: Dělnická 1020/54, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice, Czechia

Papyrus x Paper Plojhar (New Town)

Address: Václavská 316/12, 120 00 Nové Město, Czechia

Stationery and Art Supplies ARTTUŠ (Smíchov)

Address: Štefánikova 29, 150 00 Praha 5-Smíchov, Czechia

Zlata Lod Art Supplies (Staré Město, Old Town)

Address: Národní 416/37, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

France

Paris

Buci News (6th arrondissement)

Address: 4 Rue Grégoire de Tours, 75006 Paris, France

Calligrane (Le Marais, 3rd arrondissement)

Address: 6 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris, France

Grim'art (Monnaie, 6th arrondissement)

Address: 59-61 Rue Saint-André des Arts (dans le passage, 75006 Paris, France

Mélodies Graphiques (St Gervais, 4th arrondissement)

Address: 10 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris, France

Miss Parfaite (9th arrondissement)

Address: 22 Pass. Verdeau, 75009 Paris, France

Papeteries Gaubert (Île de la Cité)

Address: Place Dauphine, 41 Quai de l'Horloge et 28, 75001 Paris, France

Papier Tigre (Le Marais, 3rd arrondissement)

Address: 5 Rue des Filles du Calvaire, 75003 Paris, France

Hungary

Budapest

Bomo Art (Multiple)

Address:

Fiok Shop

Address:

Lud Labor

Address:

Papetri Paperworks

Address: M

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse